This review is a long time coming. Lea, Linh and the team here are so amazing! They take so much care with my nails and I always leave so happy with how they look and feel. I'm always so worried at my nail health after gel manicures but my nails still feel strong after I take the gel off which is really important to me. Opted for a perfect peachy ombré today and the outcome is even better than the inspo Not to mention the salon is so cute and in the heart of Old Town Pasadena which is a perfect little date day for myself! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Ombré Gel Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Tina did a beautiful job on my mani pedi! She was so sweet & diligent and made sure I liked the colors I picked. She also shared we can do whatever I want to do, so kind. The shop is so lovely too! Clean and bright. I absolutely could not get over all the pretty nail shades they have for gel! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Tina did a beautiful job on my mani pedi! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I don't let anyone touch my nails except for Tiffany! I go out of my way to come here, because the quality is really good and I'm picky about my nails. I like my nails short and I get the cat eye design. The cat eye design always turn out soo cute and they have a lot of nice colors to choose from. My nails are always super smooth, cuticles are neat, and ppl literally ask me all the time about my nails. Also, I feel like my nails always stay in really good condition after the polish removal, which I think is v important. read more

I just went Royalty Salon for the first time, and had an amazing experience! It has been difficult for me to find a nail salon that does quality work with good customer service, and this is definitely the best place I've tried since moving to LA ~4 years ago. Lea did my GelX extensions with beautiful hand-painted nail art, and was meticulous in her work to ensure everything was to my liking. I also got a Deluxe Pedicure from Tina, and my skin is super smooth and looks amazing. Will definitely keep coming back here - they were awesome! read more

Made an appointment with Linh and she did an amazing job! I previously had gel overlay that was grown out and she made my nails look beautiful again. I opted for the cat eye design and her application made my nails look glassy and pretty. She is very meticulous and super friendly. The studio is clean and the staff is welcoming. It's located not too far from the main Colorado street and across from the Delacey parking structure. Definitely recommend! read more

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We called yesterday at the last minute, they had reservations and could not see us right away, we were disappointed But they called right back and they got us both in for a mani pedi and a gel and pedicure, Lynn was great !! She was answering calls and appointments while Still doing my nails The place is white clean and great looking the chairs were nice !! Loved that they had a table for the chair to do our nails They also have a hair salon We definitely will come back. !! Thank you Lynn for great service read more

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I just met the worst manicurist of my life. I don't even want to call her a "manicurist"--she seemed completely unprofessional. I went to the shop and asked if a walk-in was okay, and she let me get my gel nails done. She was shaking her hand while removing my cuticles and applying the gel, and it took her forever to apply the base, gel, and top coat. But guess what--despite all that effort, the surface turned out super bumpy and uneven. The cat-eye reflection doesn't stand out at all, and the cat-eye effect looks different on every nail. On top of that, she never mentioned that cat-eye gel costs an extra $20; regular gel is $50. I just got home and now I see that I'm bleeding. read more

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This salon is absolutely gorgeous. Although there is no parking they are right across from a structure that offers $1 an hour parking which was great. I came here specifically for one hair stylist, Lourdes, to get my hair colored. She did an absolutely amazing job for such a great price. In addition to wonderful service the beds they have here for washing hair are spectacular. The beds literally have built in massaging equipment elevating the hair washing experience. I will definitely be back again! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

My nails done by Tina! She did an amazing job! Tina took her time and did a professional, skilled, and sculptured job. Miu gave me a beautiful pedicure. If you are a perfectionist and want a professional outcome! In a clean environment. I highly recommend this duo! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - My perfect gel manicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Updating because I got my nails done here again, this time by Linh, and she was amazing! It was my first time getting a design done and I am thrilled with how the little swirls came out. Excited to keep coming back! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Gel mani with little swirl designs by Linh! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Linh, Tina, and Lea are detailed, welcoming and make sure you love the way your nails come out! I've been coming to this salon for a year and I'm obsessed with the different designs they've done on my nails! Look at all these sets! read more

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Just got my nails done and had an amazing experience. The customer service was 10/10. She was attentive and ensured all was perfect. Would highly recommend booking with this salon! :) read more

Manicure done by Linh she's the best every time i go it feels like a personal experience like i have my own nail technician! read more

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Very happy! They were great, place is clean and relaxing. Would recommend to anyone who wants a salon that is very clean.

Love it!!! Come here!! Tina is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pedicure is the bestie have ever had

Miu Miu is the one to go to first time here and I had a great experience! I love how she is very precise with detail make sure you are happy with results. She also gave the control for the TV choice to make it more hospitable for my company and the building and vibe is clean. The nails came out beautiful thank you Miu Miu definitely coming back again . read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nails Pink - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I recently started coming to Royalty Salon for gel X extensions and I always leave so happy with my nails! Tina does such a beautiful job with every design and is so meticulous. For example, if you are between two colors, Tina makes sure you get to see your options on your nails so you can pick the color you love best. I always come with an inspo pic and am always so impressed with the final look. Leah gives the best pedicures--always so precise and relaxing! I love the clean vibe and their service is impeccable. I highly recommend! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Gel X extensions with ombré and floral design - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Wow, top quality nail work! I got my Gel-X extensions + french tip done here and Leah did the most beautiful job. They are so friendly and wonderful here! Definitely coming back. read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Gel-X French Tip - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

In search for a local colorist, I read one of my yelp friends (thanks Valerie!) had an amazing experience with Neo so I had to check him out myself. Neo spent some time to consult with me about my cut, color and what I initially wanted turned out to be something I would have regretted. Thanks Neo for preventing me from making a mistake! Neo was really patient and was very detailed oriented. Checking in with me each step of the way; about the color, how much hair he was trimming and the style that I wanted He and another stylist were very efficient. I have really thick long hair and they worked their magic to bleach, tone and color my hair all in one sitting. Two bleach sessions and six hours later, I felt transformed. My hair had the dimensions and contrast I wanted. The bayalage turned out so good! I wanted to keep my black base which was important to me and it turned out fantastic! Neo also took amazing photos of my hair. He is so sweet and I really enjoyed getting my hair done here. read more

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Lena is so detailed! I'm so glad I got my nails done by her! I'm anticipating my next visit already~ read more

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Just discovered this salon a few months ago and I'm so glad I did. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They take their time and do the job right. I have had gel overlays for both a manicure and pedicure. They look terrific and last a long time. The salon itself looks brand new, it's very clean and bright. The products used are top of the line. The salon is on DeLacy just north of Green with parking in a large structure ($1.00/hr) across the street. Couldn't be easier, right in the heart of Old Town. You won't be disappointed. read more

love all the nail techs at Royalty!! I see Leah and Linh. I used to just get my 2 middle fingers painted. But now they do all my nails in very cool masculine design, I pick the color and give them creative freedom. Always love what they do! read more

Kazuyo has done my hair for years and I finally visited her at her new location! She did a great job as always consulting on how I want my hair to look and cutting/styling so it's flattering and looks so healthy! Location is bright, clean, and modern. Parked in the public parking garage across the street! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Women's hair cut by Kazuyo - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I am so very grateful for Royalty Salon. They were able to squeeze me in last minute for a gel manicure after I had gone to another salon earlier in the day and received a horrendous manicure that looked awful. The difference was night and day. I unfortunately am struggling to remember the name of my nail artist, but she is incredible. Her work is precise and meticulous. I've never had such a flawless manicure before. All of the nail artists at Royalty Salon are very friendly and incredibly talented. I cannot recommend them enough for all your nail needs. I can't wait to come back and get artwork done as well. read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Got gel x for the first time ever. Also fit in a pedicure. Nail tech was excellent! My nails looked so good. Just got them off after 3 weeks without any issue and opted for regular manicure. 10/10 read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Cat eye! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

They're the best in Pasadena!!! Great attention to details and my nails last the entire month. read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great nail and hair service! Everyone here is so nice and they really do the best job. I'm so happy I found them! There's public parking right across from the salon, which is super convenient. I love that I can get both my hair and nails done at the same time. The salon is very clean and comfortable -- highly recommend! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - I got gel x extensions with design and a hair color - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Such a great salon. Beautiful work and quiet atmosphere. Gel done perfectly and quickly. My new go to!

One of the most talented and kind staff I've had the pleasure of working with. Leah, in particular, has embraced my unconventional and detailed ideas and executed them with so much grace. The way these girls support one another's craft is equally as admirable. Please support them!!! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nails by Leah - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been here 3 times now and each time I'm pretty satisfied with the service. I think there are distinct pros and cons for all their nail techs that did my nail but in general, I think this is a reliable spot. I do want to note that it is on the pricier side but I never leave the place hating my nails. 1st visit (GelX Purple French tip w/ extra white line) - Forgot to ask for Nail Tech's name - Cost: ~ $120 (I don't remember the exact amount) - This was probably the BEST nail set I've ever had. I opted for GelX because my nails, at the time, were very brittle and short. The nail tech did an amazing job as this set lasted more than a month and still looks really good. The application was so detailed that everything stayed in tack with no chipping even after 2 months later (although at this point they were very grown out. I just didn't have time to take them off while traveling). I really wish I got her name (I'm hoping they see this so they can let me know their name and I can book them again). Every french tip double line was hand drawn. The only down side to this set was that it took 4 hours because she was so detailed on the prep for the Gel X. 2nd visit (GelX French tip with pink/ red hearts) - Nail Tech: Elena - Cost: $130 + tip - My experience with Elena is also so good. She was more talkative and would even ask me which korean drama I wanted to watch in case I got bored. I think her prep was not as good as the first tech, but the nails also lasted a reasonable amount of time. I also loved how knowledgeable she was about nails and was able to advise me to make the best choice when choosing Gelx/hard gel/ soft gel for my next visit. 3rd visit (Regular Gel Neutral nail + 2 finger w/ glitter) - Nail Tech: Leah - Cost: $60 + tip - I called the day of and Leah was able to squeeze me in last minute. I think the way she shapes my nail is perfect and makes my nails look so flattering. I do want to note that I also don't think she is great at design. She's not as talkative (which I don't mind at all) but there are sometimes when I have a hard time understanding what she is asking. I originally called asking for a gel only manicure but when I arrived, I did ask if she was able to do a simple design. She initially said no, (which I was okay with) but towards the end she attempted to do this simple zigzag design on my index finger. After a couple of tries she let me know she couldn't do it. I would have been find with having no design but the only thing is, she already painted a "design" with glitter on my ring finger so I had to commit to something on the index finger or else it would look odd. I kind of just let it go and ended up having glitter on 2 fingers. I kind of wish she just said she couldn't do it from the beginning. She was talking to the other tech in Chinese saying "The customer thinks the design is simple, but it's hard. They don't understand. I just told her we don't have this glitter". Lastly, I think she also had a bit of a heavy hand. During nail prep, she is a bit more rough. The side of my nails do feel a bit inflamed, not enough where I got cut, but enough for you to kind of see it being red on camera. The service was also on the faster side. This whole set took about an hr. read more

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Royalty salon is very clean and has amazing service! They have a wide selection of designs and colors. This time I chose to use cute stickers. I showed the nail artist a few inspo photos I had in mind and she truly made it her own. Literal artists! The gel overlay is a must to get the beautiful shape. My husband and I also went for their spa pedicure. I have had a lot of pedicures but none like this! We chose the deluxe package which included a mask, scrub, and hot towel wrap. They had so many different scents to choose from and went with lavender. My husband chose green tea. I recommend coming for mani and pedi. I always look forward to getting pampered every time. read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Rainbow pastel with Pochacco stickers! - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

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MiuMiu is simply the best!!!!! I've been getting my manicures and pedicures from MiuMiu for about six months now, she is super consistent and detail oriented. I interface with a lot of high profile people and I always need to be at my best aesthetically! MiuMiu never fails to amaze me with her talents, attention to detail, and consistency. If you are out and about thinking where to get your next manicure and pedicure done, MiuMiu at Royalty is your girl!!!!! read more

Linh did such an amazing job on my gel-x nails! She was so nice and easy to communicate with. I loved being able to send her my design inspiration and set up an appointment by text. My nails are beautiful and have lasted for 5 weeks already. I can't wait to get a new design! In the same appointment I got a pedicure done by Miu Miu and she did a wonderful job as well! I love how many gel options Royalty has and they clearly have amazing artists, it's my new favorite nail spot! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Lisha is amazing! She takes good care of my nail and she knows what I want in the final product. Highly recommend her and royalty salon for customers looking to get nails done in Pasadena area! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was looking for a new colorist, and my sister suggested I book an appointment with Neo. After looking through photos of his work, I decided to. Even though he's extremely busy, I found him to be very responsive and accommodating when I messaged him asking for a quote/booking my appointment. Let me just say that NEO IS AMAZING!!!!! For years, I've always had a balayage/highlights done to my hair. However, I wanted to try a global bleach to achieve the look I was going for. During the process, I found Neo to be very detail-oriented, efficient, and honest. He told me it would be harder to get an even color since I previously had a balayage, but he would try his best to get it solid. I am more than happy with the results of his work. Neo and his assistants worked their magic, and after 6 hours, he turned my vision into a reality! I was given a beautiful, lavender color that I've always wanted. Neo is an incredible hair colorist, and I definitely recommend booking an appointment with him if you want to try a "fantasy" hair color! He has done pinks, purples, silvers, etc. and will give you want you want. read more

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Can't be happier for my pedicure. Leah listens to my preference, does a thorough cleaning routine and nails the final design and color for my toes. Strongly recommend. Will definitely be back. read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is by far the best nail salon I've ever been to. The quality of work is outstanding--everything from nail shaping to polish application is flawless. The salon uses high-quality products, and the staff truly care about their clients. You can tell they put their heart into what they do! read more

I LOVE ROYALTY SALON! I followed Kazuyo here and she really is extraordinary! I have lilac/gray hair (it looks dark in the picture, but after the first or second wash, it will be the perfect color!!), and others have struggled to get the color right, but she did and I love it so much! I have been going to her for 4+ years and am so happy and thankful for her! They take such great care of your hair (especially if you're using bleach), and also give you the best head massages during your hair washes! Wish i could give a 10/10 stars! Highly recommend!! read more

CLEO Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

THE BEST!!! Absolutely love Neos' work and patience to give me exactly what I envisioned + better. Appreciate his close attention to detail and his way with colors and hair. Was actually my first time dyeing my hair and he made the process so smooth. For reference I got the balayage in milk tea color :). Everyone working at the salon were super sweet. This was my first time here and I will definitely be back! Bonus pic: cute salon doggy that kept me company during the process~ read more

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Linh is the best and gave me exactly what I wanted!! The salon itself is nice and clean and there's a parking garage right across the street - super convenient! read more

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