I got the gel manicure and get pedicure! Great service and even better price!!! Calling in for appt was super easy. They accommodated with my schedule and let me do a last minute appt. Very nice and easy to work with. My nails came out perfect! I saw other people getting very intricate nails and they looked great too. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Photos attached: Some of the nails I have gotten. I come back every month for a new set! I have see both Tanya and Sue since my initial visit and I can say that all the nail techs in the office are amazing! read more

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I received a gift certificate from my son & daughter in law. Used for mani/pedi. Job poorly done on manicure end. Pedi completed and woman went off to service another client and when I asked about my mani, it was done on a rush. Paint peeled off within 48 hours. I'm at the age where "rushed" jobs are not ok. I feel bad that my son gifted me this with his hard earned money..oh and his mother in law as well. We both were very unhappy. read more

Been coming here for a while and Chloe is such a gem. Does a great job & always takes care of me. Always on time. Always kind. and i always leave happy. read more

The service was great. We made an appointment for my daughter to take her grandma out for her birthday .... Thank you California nails....you all did a great job! read more

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California nails does the best nails the fastest and for the best price! I always go in with complicated designs and they do them with ease. I will be back all the time and I love the music and relaxing chairs. read more

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Such a sweet experience! Perfect mommy & me mani-pedi day--friendly staff, clean space, and they treated my daughter like a princess. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazing service , my first time Kayla helped me and she's so nice and she did an amazing job in my get manicure !!! read more

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I had been passing by this business for several weeks trying to get a feel for it. It's hard to find a good nail salon and tech that is also affordable priced and accessible. I have been going to the same Salon for 14 years, and continued commuting there ever after moving away. Now just felt like the time to see if I could find something more convenient. I am pleasantly surprised with California Nails. It's clean, organized, and has a nice calming, spa like vibe. No tvs blasting reality shows or loud chatter. The music was super relaxing. The space truly feels like a reprieve-- somehow blocking out the busy traffic flowing by outside on Colorado Blvd. I walked in without an appointment and was seen pretty immediately, even though there were many other clients getting services done. Staff was friendly enough-- got the job done and let me relax. Most importantly, my service was done with care and attention to detail, and my nail tech didn't hurt me! This is what I am most consistently looking for in service--a job well done without pain and knicks. Job well done and will return. I might have found my new permanent nail salon. I read more

The best nail artists ever! Tanya, Chloe, Sue and Jessi are my favorites but everyone is great. Lots of options for colors and they are amazing with design too! read more

Great vibe and clean! Was able to call and get an appt on a saturday! Affordable $35 mani gel/$45 pedi gel

I love the ladies here. They always do a solid job. They don't do crazy designs but will hit it out of the park on some. They also have kid friendly prices read more

I was very pleased with manicure. The place was very clean and the staff is very nice. Very relaxing in there. I'd definitely recommend this place to a friend. read more

I always get great service at California Nails! I have been coming here for years and it is one of the only shops I trust in Pasadena. The service is quality and quick. Highly recommend! read more

Two stars because the salon is very nice and the lady that did my pedicure was sweet. However, my pedicure was far from what I am use to and still the same price I pay at other salons. I paid $50 for gel pedicure and my toes look horrible. At checkout the front desk charged myc ard twice and said they were refunding it. It was chaos. read more

I've been to California Nails 4 times and each time I've had a great experience. My gel manicure lasts 3-4 weeks, which is longer than I've seen with other salons. They are reasonably priced compared to other nail salons in the area, the staff is very friendly, and the place is clean. I'd highly recommend their services. read more

I've been coming to California Nails for over a year now. It's my go to place for manicures and pedicures. It's clean, everyone is super friendly and nice and the quality of work is the best! My nails always last for a minimum of 2 weeks! Tanya is so consistent in her work and she's the absolute best! A must try salon that you'll be so happy with! read more

Great pedicure and gelx fill, was also given a cute Christmas gift of lotion+nail oil! So cute read more

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First time here, love it! My sister recommended, now my new nail shop . Great customer service so many color options and best massage with pedicure . Thank You Chitty :) read more

The vibe is very calm and Heidi was super gentle with my pedicure. Definitely recommend this nail salon

Omg so much better than last time! They got their AC fixed. Also if you're introvert this is your nail shop. This place is pleasantly quiet,and the nail techs have the sweetest voice. It's so serene and peaceful, after a long day with no sleep I can barely keep my eyes open. Pedicure Perfect thanks to Su! she is absolutely the best. Definitely booked for another appointment. read more

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Worst place ever!!! The technician cut my cuticles and now is infected! My doctor has to prescribe me antibiotics. They do not sanitize the tools be careful here I would never come back again . read more

Love this nail salon and the staff that runs this place. Service quality prices are affordable and they always have the latest styles. So happy to have found this place read more

"California Nails" is an existing place under new management since July 2023 I'm so lucky to have found this place! Tanya the new manager has so much experience and very professional love her!!! because I got to be honest, I'm a bit particular and she is so professional and patient with me. This place offers one of the best customer services such a pleasant environment and clean place. Sam and Chloe are the best when it comes to pedicures and everything else as well and Tanya the new manager Oh my gosh she's the best!!!! when it comes to NAILS and customer service m. I highly recommend this place to you all you beautiful women out there read more

They did a good job I will go back again.. they tell how much the price give options of the price.. Love my nails read more

The best nail salon in Pasadena! Sue did my nails, and they were perfect as always. The staff is super friendly and kind. It's my favorite nail spot. read more

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Sue and the gals are outstanding. My nails are always complimented. They work very hard and work at making my experience pleasurable.

No one I trust more with my nails than Nickki! She is so sweet, attentive, detailed and patient with me and my nails. In and out in about an hour and a half for a hard gel fill WITH a design. Will drive here for her regularly! read more

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This review is so overdue!!! I used to frequent another nail shop in South Pasadena but after being referred here by a friend, I will not go to anybody else. I absolutely love Tania! She does an amazing job. Her detail is unmatched. I highly recommend this place. I even drive from Montebello just to come here Tania knows how to do many designs and has a wide range of color options and her customer service is great. read more

I was a difficult customer today, but they made sure I left happy with a beautiful set of nails. Everyone was so sweet and the music was very relaxing. I'll definitely be back! read more

Relaxing and quality work! Great way to start my vacation. Would highly recommend. Near a good coffee shop, too.

Very clean and modern! Tracy did a great job on my pedicure and was very nice and gentle.

Very nice and modern nail salon. The girl I had really did a great job! Came to give my toes some love and I was very pleased!

So originally called just to change the color of my nail which was 25 bucks and she charged me 25 extra dollars for a service fee and her" time " when majority of the time she was on the phone answering calls charging people In the front while The manager being there the whole time . Very unprofessional and took twice as long . Standing watching her do my nails and do extra work while Leaving me in the chair waiting twice !! Do not waste ur time here !! read more

My experience was so terrible wish I could leave 0 stars. Very disappointed with the treatment/service I received today. I arrived at 10am, few minutes later I was seated for my manicure/ pedicure. About 10mins after that a women came in whom had an appointment with the tech that was already working on my hands. I had no idea as I did not request anyone specifically. I only get a basic gel mani/pedi. The tech stops cutting my nails then goes to preparing the polish as if she were done. I told her my nails still needed to be clipped as I had hang nails. She responds with "ok" she'll polish for you- referring to the younger boss. I explain to the manager my manicure was not completed and showed her my nails, she got upset. And began to express how they didn't have to finish any of my services as if I was complaining for no reason. I explained it does not matter who does my nails as long as I still get the full service as my nails are not ready to be polished. She's walking back and forth saying I'm complaining and talking too much and says I need to stop or no one will help me. At this point I'm confused so I asked the women whom was late and she goes "no, you're not wrong" she noticed the rudeness and the treatment I started to receive. The manager then tells the tech working on my pedicure to stop. Of course she stops, she then tries to put on my sandals without drying my feet or removing the scrub. At this point I'm upset and I tell her "stop, this is crazy" and asks her to treat me fair as I had done nothing wrong. In addition she is being extremely rough at this point. After she removes the product I then ask for the towel so I can dry my feet own feet off. Forgot to mention as she is doing this the manager has rolled her cart over my sandals and I had to tell her to be careful. Again she gets upset and says I'm talking too much and they aren't going to service me at all. I get up since everything is removed and proceed to the front counter to take a photo of the sign with "the message to the consumer". She walks over and says you don't have to pay anything and we can finish if you would like. At this point I told her she has lost me as a client and I would not be recommending anyone else. At this time another patron has got up and left after witnessing the encounter. Smh very embarrassing moment, I had been coming here since Sophia's family owned the shop. Never again, I went down the street and the service was wonderful. read more

Nice, clean salon close by to me. Called and stopped in for a gel mani. I don't do beauty treatments often, so the cuticle care needed some time, rightfully. There were a few ouchies, but nothing flagrant. They had a huge menu of color options, and faithfully tried to recreate a simple neutral nail with glitter I wanted. Reference pictures were helpful. They had a special 10% off discount they were running for first-time customers. Seems like a good small business that offers pretty fair prices for Pasadena. I'd come again. read more

The service was incredible, the artistry was top notch, and the prices were admirable. I will be coming back!!!!

Heidi at California nails was so kind and did a great job on my gel pedicure. Relaxing and a fun experience!

When I moved to Pasadena in 2021 I was looking for a great nail salon. I tried a few but I wasn't completely happy with the shops I visited. I would drive all the way to Santa Clarita to my old salon. One day I decided to try California Nails, and had an appointment with Tanya. She did an amazing job, and I no longer drive far to get my nails done! She is fast, yet does an excellent job. She is patient, very kind and understands what people like. Everyone in the salon is friendly and welcoming. I enjoy watching them interact with each other and how much they laugh! I strongly recommend checking them out. read more

My mani pedis always turn out amazing with Jessie. She has such a good eye in regards to shaping my nails. My feet have never looked better!! I would highly recommend Jessie. She also does really good waxing which I will try next time read more