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    AQ Nails Salon

    3.8 (86 reviews)
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    Services - AQ Nails Salon

    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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    Gel X Spring Set
    Jess W.

    Another FRESH & SUPER CUTE set by Abby!!! I'm always getting so many compliments on my . Abby always does an AMAZING JOB and is so talented, I LOVE her work! I've been going to this salon for at least 4 years now and always recommend my girls here. Jenny is always looking out for me and lets me know when Abby works so I book my appointments with her. Thank you Jenny, good looking out. You the best!

    Cat eye nails
    Lisa M.

    I am extremely picky - AQ is amazing every single time. Great service, take their time making sure your nails are perfect! I brought the family here for my daughter's birthday...and even my son and husband loved the service - they opted for extra massage. We love the spa-style massage chairs- beyond relaxing. The nail technicians never rush you, and unlike most nail place that give you just a quick arm rub, massage isn't 2 minutes, they give you a great massage when you book any nail service..I love the cat eye nails they do here super cute. I wish I had time to visit here more often.

    On 3/1/25 I was very excited to try out this nail salon since it was recommended to me. But unfortunately I did not have a good first impression. I wanna start off by saying I had an appointment at 11 but was advised to wait for an additional 20 minutes. I originally wanted hard gel and gel x removal. But I was cut through my actual nail exposing my nail-bed. Jenny unfortunately carelessly clipped my actual nail while trying to take off the charm I had on my pinkie. There was no apology made by her and I still had to pay for this service.I'm so disappointed and sad since now since I dont know if I can possibly contract an infection due to this. I really wanted to love this place but I guess today wasn't the day. There was no empathy or care in this situation.

    I mean look at this work of art!! Loved it!!
    Sandra C.

    Jennie is the best!! I've been coming for years to her and she does an amazing job every time!! Thank you Jennie

    Mani & Pedi
    Ashley B.

    Been coming to this spot since 2020. They never disappoint and they always are able to service you right away, since they are never crowded. Love how the nail techs take their time on you during your service.

    Per usual Jenny does an amazing job! I love love love my Halloween sets !

    Per usual Jenny does an amazing job! I love these Halloween sets ! She's very versatile , as well as the entire shop. Check out Cindy & Abby as well. As you can see in the screenshot , I'm consistently referring people to this amazing shop.

    AQ Nails Salon is my favorite place to get my nails done, just look at this last set I got by Jenny. I'm obsessed!!! I won't go anywhere else because I'm always happy when I leave here and the prices are very reasonable! You can see how close my nails look to the inspo pic

    done by jenny
    Jenny D.

    I love going back to this salon! They are very fast, clean and detailed. I was out of there within the hour, which is impressive considering other salons I've been to. This set was done by Jenny which she did an amazing job! It's exactly what I wanted and I go back here every time I want a new set. I'd definitely recommend!

    gel chrome nails !

    I love this place-- I've gotten 2 sets of gel here and I have a really hard time describing what I want on my nails but these women are mind readers!! I had different ladies each time and they've done some amazing work. Also, this may come off as niche but this has been the only nail salon I've been to that plays interesting tv shows instead of the news! Honestly everything is just amazing. Teen girl approved.

    Manicure and full set done by Jenny and Abby.
    Quynh P.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE! everyone is so welcoming and professional. I come by every time i visit LA and I'm satisfied every time :)

    Amazing job!! Just like the picture I showed!
    Giselle G.

    Amazing nails!!! Best in Pasadena! They are super sweet and hand working! They are passionate about what they do and it shows

    Beautiful dip manicure done by wonderful new tech Nicole.  Thank you !

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    Great salon! I always get my nails done here. They're super nice and provide a relaxing environment.

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    Every time I go here I leave with a wonderful set. Amy is the best!! The quality is amazing, AND they're reasonably priced!

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    The ladies that work in the shop are very kind. I tried them for their SNS nails and after two days the nail was chipping and took them off.

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    Way to over priced! They bring workers from Queen nails! Same company and I'm sorry $19 for a pedi too much!

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    Ask the Community - AQ Nails Salon

    How much is your acrylic nails with no tip?

    $23

    How much for gel color on natural nails?

    Gel manicures are usually $25 - $30 If you just do the top coat gel it's $5

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    Review Highlights - AQ Nails Salon

    Jenny is always looking out for me and lets me know when Abby works so I book my appointments with her.

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    L’ami Nails - Pedicure Set

    L’ami Nails

    4.2(19 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I absolutely like this nail salon. Everyone is very professional, I would like to mention Serena,…read morewho makes my nails come out perfect. They all take their time to make sure everything comes out flawless. Customer service is amazing and the atmosphere is peaceful and friendly. I highly recommend this salon.

    Please read below reviews: notice the dates? lol the owner is making fake accounts after my honest…read morereview. This review is difficult to write because I gave this salon multiple chances and truly wanted to support them as a Pasadena local, but what started as disappointment over birthday nails turned into concerns about sanitation, professionalism, pricing, and customer treatment. Please consider looking at the photos of my nails an hour after they were done. I initially overlooked things because there was one employee in particular who was very kind and I kept hoping my experience would improve. Unfortunately, after several visits, I began noticing issues that became impossible to ignore. I observed sanitation and maintenance concerns that made me uncomfortable, including openings in walls with exposed plumbing, tools appearing to be reused between clients without proper visible sanitization, and a communal nail brush in the bathroom that was later used during service. This raised hygiene concerns for me personally. My birthday appointment was the turning point. I specifically requested Serena. During removal, my nails chipped significantly and I felt the service was rushed. I requested nail strengthening treatment and a simple French tip, but the final result was thick and not what I had asked for. When I politely said I was unhappy with the outcome, the response immediately became uncomfortable. Cameras were repeatedly referenced even though I was simply discussing the result of my nails and not disputing what happened. I was told that whatever I chose next "better be right" because they did not want me returning unhappy later. The repeated references to surveillance felt unnecessary and unrelated to the issue I was trying to address. There were also concerns about pricing. The posted pricing showed removal and regular polish charges, however I was charged more than expected and left confused about the final total. The polish reportedly applied "free of charge" did not feel free when the overall bill had already increased. After payment there was little acknowledgment, no effort to resolve concerns, and the interaction felt abrupt. When my husband later tried to discuss the pricing and service concerns, the conversation escalated further. Cameras were referenced again, we were directed to contact the owner, a phone number provided was unreachable, and the situation became increasingly hostile rather than solution focused. At that point it stopped being about the money and became about customer treatment. I gave this place multiple chances because there were staff members I genuinely liked and wanted to support. Unfortunately, I left feeling dismissed, uncomfortable, and disappointed. I would encourage management to focus on professionalism, sanitation transparency, customer communication, and handling feedback without escalation. For those looking in Pasadena, I would personally recommend seeking a salon with clearer pricing, stronger customer service, and a cleaner environment.

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    Lumi Nail Studio

    Lumi Nail Studio

    4.7(306 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    Ever since I was introduced to this place I haven't left. The staff are so professional and…read morethoughtful. I usually go to whoever is available and have never had issues with the nail techs who have done my nails and pedi. They've even suggested helpful tips to the way I do my nails which have worked well. Hard gel overlays are the way to go! Thank you ladies and shoutout to Evelyn for doing such an amazing job! You are very talented. Would highly recommend this place and their tools are clean.

    Ok, I was really hoping this time would be better. And it almost was! I finally got the design I…read morewanted and I do like it very much, but two things are causing me to lower my review. 1. My partner and I booked Olivia and Evelyn because of their excellent reviews on Vagaro. But upon arrival, my partner was directed to Olivia and I was seated with Sylvia without any acknowledgement of the change. 2. More importantly, I've been working hard to grow out my nails and wanted to make sure I kept a good amount of length. But on her initial pass with the drill, Sylvia took so much length off of my thumbnail that it had to be filed below my fingertip. I asked for a round shape but because she took so much length off, I ended up with rounded squares. I'm really upset about the length. I will say my partner's nails look great, and if I decide to return (which is a big "if") I'll be sure to book with Olivia (and hopefully get who I booked with).

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    Maison Nail Spa

    Maison Nail Spa

    4.4(618 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$
    Walk-ins welcome
    Certified professionals

    I'm insanely picky about nail salons, so the fact that I've actually stayed loyal to this one says…read moreeverything!! The spa itself is spotless, spacious, and never gives that rushed, assembly-line vibe. It's almost impossible to find work this good at prices that don't make you think twice. I honestly wanted to gatekeep my nail tech so I wouldn't have to fight for her availability, but she deserves every bit of hype, so here I am... writing a review. I've been seeing Boyoungand she's the only person I trust to get my nails right every. single. time. The quality is ridiculous!!!! I cook, wash dishes, travel, do chores, basically live my life with zero gentleness... and these nails do. not. budge. Scroll through my photos and you'll see exactly what I mean. I even posted my current five-and-a-half-week regrowth because I'm honestly terrified at how well these held up lmao. (dnt judge, I was on vacation)

    My experience at this salon has been getting worse each time. From how dirty/dusty the salon is and…read morehow messy and crowded it is, and everything in between. The front reception person doesn't greet you, and now there's no check in/point system anymore...so what happened to all my points? You are not offered drinks anymore The workers are constantly speaking in another language, running around and bumping into stuff It has become a very unprofessional place I don't get what the point of cameras are inside the salon when nothing is being monitored and improved? There's too many salons to choose from, sadly, things have gone downhill here and it is no longer worth it for the amount of money they charge you.

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