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    818nails

    4.7 (18 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - 818nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Adrienne B.

    I've been a consistent client with Carmen, aka @818nails, since early 2017, and ever since then I've never gone to another nail tech, so I've moved my salons wherever she went! I drive 30 minutes and I always look forward to my appointments every two weeks! As stated in other reviews, she makes you feel right at home, never rushes the service, and always makes your wishes come true with her magic touch! My nails last me 3 1/2 weeks without chipping or breakage, and if there is any breakage its my fault, because I'm a waitress, and I work with my hands a lot! Let me tell you, you will never stop getting compliments on your nails. Place is located in the Friar Professional Building, on the bottom floor. There is a parking lot next to the building, but depending on certain times, the lot may be full, but they have coin slot machines for parking on the street, limit is 2 hours, and there are always spots! So support my nail lady for life; a $20 deposit is required for new clients, and you will never want to go anywhere else.

    Fresh new fall acrylic nail set done at 818nails.
    Arlene D. R.

    I loved her!! It was my first time getting my nails done with Carmen and she was beyond welcoming. She made me feel like I've known her and her nail techniques are amazing. She is indeed very talented and acrylic nails last longer than other places. I definitely recommend her.

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    Azucena D.

    I've been going with Carmen for over 5 years now. I've always struggled to find a nail tech to do nice work with my short wide nails! They all leave my nails looking bulky and wider than they are except carmen! Carmen just makes my nails looks soo pretty! She does amazing sculpting the nail and takes her time. If you want beautiful good quality nails and trendy then you need to come to 818 Nails!

    Xenia B.

    Carmen is talented at her craft. The amount of detail she paid to my nails is satisfying. She didn't hurt or cut my cuticles, and my acrylic nails feel solid. The atmosphere in her salon feels easy going and comfortable. I will definitely go back to her. I finally found a nail technician I trust and want to go back to.

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    Carmen R.

    I LOVE Carmen been going to her for years we can start a book on all the nails she's done for me tbh she's just the best !! Been her client since 2014 never disappoints

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    Christiana C.

    I have finally found my nail spot. I have always liked different nail looks and no matter what I ask for, Carmen (818nails on IG) does it beautifully. She treats everyone like she has known you for years and is super accommodating. I drive from the Venice Beach area to Van Nuys and it is worth the drive. I love that Chicana's are doing their thing and do it amazingly. This woman works hard and is down to earth. I am so happy she has come into my life and has my nails always on point .

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    This is my second set with Carmen and I will never go to anyone else ever again. She does an amazing job and she is very detailed in her work, not to mention she makes you feel right at home when you show up, I highly recommend

    My girl Carmen is the effing bomb!!! I've been going her for a couple of years now! She literally NEVER disappoints!! I am a loyal and faithful client...I travel many miles to see her. She is not only my nail slayer, but a friend!!! I am always getting compliments...she's a beast! Love you mama!!! Keep doing your thang!!!!

    My turquoise nails

    Carmen leaves your nails on point and its always great convos with her. I would recommend her she does simple and highly detailed nails. You come out looking flawless and on point. She also does pedicures which is a huge plus. Message her for your appointments.!

    Gotta say Carmen is the best nails tech out there! If you are looking to have amazing nails, she's the person to go to! I've never gotten so many compliments on my nails till I started getting them done by her. My nails last me 4 weeks without any breakage. Couldn't be happier with her amazing work.

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    21 days ago

    we're so kind and was very relaxing and clean place. Definitely will come back! Liked my toes took very good care of me

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    7 years ago

    2nd time coming to Carmen & I love my nails!! Long, pretty & they last long!! Love her.

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    How much is gel x nail?

    65.00 w/color

    Do you offer dip powder or just gel?

    I offer gel builder and gel-x

    How much is acrylic full set / medium length with gel polish?

    Acrylic fullset start at 50.00

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    I LOVE Carmen been going to her for years we can start a book on all the nails she's done for me tbh she's just the best !!

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    Queen Bee Nail Shop - Gel x with design

    Queen Bee Nail Shop

    4.7(115 reviews)
    2.5 miSherman Oaks
    Women-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    I don't usually leave negative reviews, but I left this appointment feeling really uncomfortable…read moreand like I was made to feel badly about the situation, which made the experience even worse. I had a 9:30 AM appointment and was there for nearly 4 hours, only to leave unhappy with my nails. The biggest issue was communication. I showed the nail tech both a photo and a video of the design I wanted, but she barely looked at them and didn't communicate with me throughout the service. I clearly asked for a cat eye design only at the top of the nail, blended downward. Instead, she did a full cat eye on the entire nail. When I pointed it out, she rolled her eyes, seemed annoyed, and removed everything. She then tried to do a French tip version of cat eye, which still wasn't what I asked for. I tried to explain and show her the video and picture again, but she became visibly frustrated, made faces, called another tech over, and walked away without saying anything to me. The second tech was kind and did try to help but I had to wait over an hour to be helped by her. She checked in with me on each nail and asked if I liked it, and I did appreciate that. However l, I just wanted to show her the picture and for her to go based off of that, but it seemed that both of them didn't just want to look at it closely and then do my nails from that. At one point, I left the picture open and towards her so she can reference it, but she wouldn't look at it . Over all, because everything felt rushed, it also made the situation uncomfortable, like I was being overly critical or didn't know what I wanted, when I had already provided a clear reference. Despite her effort, the work still felt rushed. The final result was closer to what I had asked for, but the shaping was uneven and overall the work felt sloppy. There was also no proper cleanup under the Gel X nails, and I had to fix that myself at home. Overall, the lack of communication, dismissive attitude, and rushed work made this a really disappointing experience.

    I've been here more than a handful of times now since moving down the block. What keeps me coming…read moreback is the quality AND longevity of their gel manis and pedis. They easily last at least a month! The salon is quiet and nestled on the second floor of a fairly busy plaza. After my mani/pedi, I treat myself to a donut on the first floor. The employees here are all super nice and welcoming. I don't request anyone upon booking as I'm happy with any of the technicians' services. Extra thank you to the owner, Linda, for accommodating my change in appointment time last minute today. I know it was busy given the day before thanksgiving, and could not be happier with her customer service. 10/10 recommend this salon!!!

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    Ace Nail Lounge - Rubber base

    Ace Nail Lounge

    4.6(182 reviews)
    2.5 miSherman Oaks
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Walk-ins welcome

    I have waited to get a couple different services here before speaking on their quality…read more I have been here more than a handful of times and I can say whatever service you're looking for you will find the right person here. I have gotten builder gel with Kristine. Gel-x with Aggy & Melonia and plenty of pedicures by different technicians. My nails no matter the service always last well over 2-3 weeks. With the cost of nails longevity is very important. Aside from that this is a clean and welcoming space. Any design requested is always executed well. My most recent service was a green Cateye medium gel and it was just perfect to the picture I showed.

    I absolutely love this nail salon! The salon is always super clean, the customer service is…read moreamazing, and you can really tell how much they care about their clients. One thing I really appreciate is that the owner is always there and fully involved, making sure everything runs perfectly and the staff does a great job. I've had pedicures with Parisa several times and she is honestly the sweetest and kindest person. She is extremely detailed, very clean, and takes her time to make everything perfect. One thing that is super important to me is having the polish applied very close to the cuticle for a clean, flawless look -- and she does it amazingly every single time. Highly recommend this place!

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    Green Nail - Now offering Dazzle Dry -- quick-drying, non-toxic, vegan, no UV light, lasts up to 2 weeks.

    Green Nail

    4.2(857 reviews)
    2.4 miSherman Oaks
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Women-owned & operated

    I had such a great experience with Mahya! She is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, and truly…read morepassionate about her work. My nails turned out absolutely beautiful--exactly what I wanted, if not better. She takes her time to make sure everything is perfect, and her attention to cleanliness and precision really stood out to me. The whole appointment felt relaxing and professional. If you're looking for a nail artist who is creative, patient, and highly skilled, I definitely recommend Mahya. I will 100% be coming back!

    I really hate leaving a review like this. My pedicure was great so I think it really depends on who…read moreyour tech is here. The woman I believe is the owner was great, got me in last minute and it's really nice to see an owner take pride in their shop and be the one cleaning and handling appointments. I originally was going to let this go but this morning my hands stung so bad washing my hair. My manicure was one of the sloppiest I've ever had. She nicked several of my cuticles with the drill and there was blood everywhere, she ended up using some sort of sealant to help stop the bleeding. She drilled my nails so thin they actually hurt going under the uv light and I've never had that happen. I have cuts all over my hand and the not the best polish job tbh. I would be cautious who you go to here. Overall is a nice clean salon, but I won't be back.

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    Charme Nails & Beauty - Valentine's Day Russian manicure with Gel-X

    Charme Nails & Beauty

    4.6(72 reviews)
    2.4 miSherman Oaks
    $$
    Certified professionals
    Available by appointment

    First time getting a Russian pedicure & it will NOT be my last! Officially converted!…read more Sabina took me in as practically a walk in & my oh my, was she the SWEETEST! Very knowledgeable, walked me through everything (since it was my 1st time) & even recommended me to a podiatrist around the corner from the salon (I suffer from ingrowns!) The vibe here is 100/10. It's a nice little oasis, the music is chill enough but also, vibey. The decor here is CUTE! I felt such peace as soon as I walked in! You really forget you're on the busy Ventura Blvd in this little oasis. Will be returning soon!

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was unacceptable and needs to be shared. I…read morewish I could leave it NO STARS. I went in for a very basic manicure and polish--nothing complicated. Without my consent or any explanation, the technician used a drill on my nails and cuticles. This resulted in visibly damaged cuticles, hangnails, torn skin that lasted over a week and was infected and sore and deep indentations filed into multiple nails. And it hurt while she was doing it. This is not normal for a standard manicure, and it's damage that now has to grow out over time. Improper use of a drill can also risk long-term nail bed damage, which is extremely concerning. To make matters worse, the polish application itself did not hold up. Within less than 24 hours, my polish was already lifting and ruined. I wasn't working, cooking, or doing anything that would cause premature wear. I've been getting manicures for years and have never had polish fail this quickly. What was most disappointing was how the situation was handled. I approached them calmly and gave them the opportunity to make it right. Instead of taking accountability, they deflected responsibility and ultimately blamed me. No refund--partial or full--was offered. The only resolution suggested was a discount on a future visit, which is not appropriate given the condition they left my nails in. As someone in the beauty industry, I understand that mistakes can happen. However, professionalism is defined by how you handle those mistakes. In this case, there was a clear lack of accountability and customer care. I will be including photos for reference so others can make an informed decision. I would strongly advise others to think twice before patronizing this business knowing how they treat their customers when they are not happy. Bottom line is I went in to get my nails done for a special occasion to feel and look pretty and I left in much worse condition then my nails have ever been. I paid for this to happen to me and they still kept my money!

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    Russian manicure with hard gel and cat eye design

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    Nail Affair Salon - Gel X

    Nail Affair Salon

    4.4(126 reviews)
    2.9 miSherman Oaks

    Love all of the ladies here! They all work so hard, they're friendly & make sure you're satisfied…read morewith your service. Trisha does my French manicure perfectly each time & Lily does my French pedicure. Highly recommend this place. Very calming atmosphere & good vibrations! Ladies at the front desk are always pleasant as well. Thank you.

    Went in yesterday for a gel x removal service and a gel mani and wasn't very happy with the new…read moretechnician that I was scheduled with. I had to say hello to my tech 5 mins or so into being serviced, she wasn't very chatty (which I prefer). she clearly wasn't welcoming or particularly happy to be working with my nails (I think she dislikes cat eye polishes). It could have been that they were just overbooked or short staffed.. not sure.? Didn't seem busier than they normally are. I wasn't offered a drink nor snacks like I was previously which kind of sucked considering this was a 5:30 appointment that I showed up on time to. I kind of banked on a small snack before dinner but that's OK. Anyway.. The new tech took 1hr 30min to remove gel x (removal took 30min) and a gel mani (this service took a whole hour). The technician was really struggling trying to make a heart shape with the magnet that moves the cat eye effect. My previous tech has always been able to accomplish this without issues and quickly. I honestly didn't even think it was difficult considering that all other salons are able to do it within one attempt. I also disliked that the technician kept dropping the tools and then would put them on her cart. She started spraying alcohol on them to sanitize after she noticed me looking at the cart. I think the manicure itself (trimming nails, cuticle clean up and nail shaping/ prep) was great. I'd recommend people to get a classic manicure. Not confident that I'd recommend a special effect nail. Previously I was able to get waxed, a pedicure, and a new gel x mani all within an hour so it was a little upsetting to spend nearly two hours for something was a bit more simple than my previous experience. Mind you, previous set was Gel X and this time around was my natural nail. Not too sure if I will come back considering price point & quality. Note: My two favorite techs are no longer employed at this salon (due to relocation) so I was rescheduled the morning of my appointment with a tech I have never been serviced with. I was rescheduled twice which is OK. I still tipped because they put in the time but were not able to execute.

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    X Nails - Acrylic and gel, simple but exactly what I wanted.

    X Nails

    4.3(144 reviews)
    2.9 miSherman Oaks
    $$

    We used to come here under previous ownership years ago but service is terrible now. The new owner…read moreacts friendly until something goes wrong. On one visit they scraped way too deep with the callous remover on my foot drawing a lot of blood. I yelped in pain and the technician felt bad and brought me band-aids. It was an accident but the owner not only didn't apologize or acknowledge that it happened (she was there the whole time), she was visibly angry that I made a commotion and was extremely rude to me and my party for the rest of the visit. When we checked out, she coldly said she removed the callous treatment from my bill. I didn't come back for a year or so, but decided to give it a try for my daughter's GelX nails. They completely botched them (see images), did a sloppy job all around, and tried to blame us by saying they couldn't do the marbled effect in the inspo image, but they never made that clear (huge language barrier) or we wouldn't have proceeded. We nicely asked if there was a different technician who might be more skilled at doing what we requested and they said no. So we asked them to remove the nails and they told us they didn't have time (there were no other customers in the salon and there were three technicians). They told us to call the salon phone number and talk to the owner, who then ordered them to remove the nails. The owner said she was an hour away so would not be able to help us, but then miraculously appeared from the back but did not want to see the photos of the bad work. While she gave us a refund, this review is about the attitude and complete lack of customer service. Had she acknowledged it wasn't right and tried to make it right in a somewhat friendly way, we probably still would have returned. Shame on us for giving it another try but won't make that mistake again.

    Did a good job with the builder gel I wanted but the nail tech couldn't have been more unfriendly.read more

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    Rashen Nails - Smart gel pedi + French tip

    Rashen Nails

    4.5(48 reviews)
    2.4 miSherman Oaks

    Kate did my smart gel pedicure - with French tip…read more It's almost a full dry pedicure but towards the end they do put a lovely smelling scented scrub and then soak your feet for a little bit and then start the polish It was my first time doing a pedicure this way and I personally prefer it to a traditional pedicure because you can actually feel have soft your feet will be with no calluses or cracks ! My feet were busted!!! I had a broken nail (Kate fixed it with some gel/acrylic thing idk but it looked good and natural) After 4 months of not getting a pedicure and I have naturally crooked toe nails she made them look straight- I wish I had a before photo but it would need to be censored because they looked jacked up lol !!! She took her time she did not rush - but i definitely recommend making an appointment- I walked in but it was as soon as they opened so they were able to accommodate me but shortly after they had 3 appointments come in so i would definitely book in advance you can book same day too- they have an IG with there website to book. https://www.fresha.com/a/rashen-nails-los-angeles-14547-ventura-blvd-lo44wh8u?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaARafN9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAac9FloDc-LMOsDrmccRD4-ZYsH5fE5OA_E92iaPnK60FKdekEUDrdDkzsWi-Q_aem_pkjum3XHaPw8AuEDzWdN6w&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3_a1denni6o6ky6p

    I was recommended this salon by 2 friends of mine. I'm so happy I came to try it out!! Got my nails…read moredone + my eyebrows at the same time! Naira was so lovely and did an incredible job. Got hard gel done with a nude color. I'm sooo happy with the results! And my eyebrows came out so good too. The salon was clean and quiet and loved the vibe of it all!

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    Rashen Nails - Hard gel overlay, Russian manicure.

    Hard gel overlay, Russian manicure.

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