Darling Nails

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It looks so bad!! There's even a piece of dust/brush hair stuck!

Charmaine F.

It was an hour until closing so I called to see if they would still be able to accommodate me. I was told to come in, no problem. My manicure looks awful. I could tell it was rushed when I left but it didn't look AS bad until I got home and allowed my nails to dry longer. I don't know if it was because the polish they were using was old (I saw them add acetone drops to the bottle several times), the guy who did my nails didn't know what he was doing, or because everything was rushed so they can finish by closing time. Perhaps some combination of the three. Gel topcoat was used on regular polish that may not have been given enough time to dry despite using the mini fan. Overall, the manicure was a BIG waste of money. There's even a piece of dust or brush hair stuck in one of the nails! My pedicure looked good at least.

I went there for second time. first time only for a full and Joe said last person didn't know how to do nails and he didn't do much better. I had uneven fill. then went for new set & asked if he could put acetone with cotton balls to take off acrylic nails instead of dipping. Joe got offended and said been doing nails for 25 years and never seen that. He left me sitting there with cottonballa and took another Customer. He never came back after 45 mins so I wanted out. Horrible customer service. only he and wife work there. I understand why now

Aracely T.

I came early because I thought they open at 9:30 but they open at 10:30am, I did not have an appointment but I did call he told me to come right at 10:30 and they took me in I was very impressed great customer service don't have any complaints. I love my nails thank you!!!

Very patient and kind husband and wife team. Great work and honest. Also they stand behind their work.

Amber D.

They have great prices. I think my nails turned out really cute. Also, I had no nail pain. Sometimes, depending on the salon, my nails hurt while getting them done. The person who did them used the blue light a lot. They look really good, but I'm not used to using the blue nail light so much. I took a star away because I think the shop needs a good cleaning. Other than nail polish everywhere, it's a cozy little place.

Tony is great! I came in needing a fill on a set of nails that weren't originally done very well. He said not to worry he would fix and fill them to make them look more natural. They look great! Thanks Tony!! Definitely recommend it here. They are friendly and care about the work they do.

Brought my daughter to get her nails done. Tony and Kim never disappoints me. Beautiful work all the time!

Lucia C.

Brought my daughter to get her nails done. Tony and Kim never disappoints me. Beautiful work all the time!

Yari S.

First time here today. Found them on yelp. Decided to give them a try. I really like that they make sure your fingers are nice and moist dipping them in water they take the time to clean cuticles well. They also give you a hand and arm massage in the end which I love. Many nail places don't do that anymore. Even expensive ones that I've been to don't do that at all so I appreciate it in this place that they still do that. They have a variety of color to choose from which is awesome! Today I only spent $30 that's including my $5 tip for a Gel Manicure YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT PRICE!!!!! I will be returning!

Liliana S.

I've lived in Azusa for years and always past through this nail place but never came in until today. First and for most it's was very easy to book an appointment , The staff is quiet but friendly. I came in asking for a full set , medium long with a white thin French tip to the upper and side of my nail, I'm very particular when it comes to my nails and let me tell you the man is on point with detail, he then asked his daughter to do the fine lines , I was iffy about it but she blew me away , her steady hands to the fine lines were on POINT!! Didn't get their names but GREAT JOB!

So I did not have an appointment this evening I called last minute and they were kind enough to take me in! I would have just been grateful for any service since it was so last minute!however they literally gave me top notch service my nails look amazing using the best pedicure I've ever had so so I highly recommend Tony at at darling Nails and his wife they do excellent quality work!!! Definitely make an appointment though! They get busy I just got blessed this evening!

Rebecca L.

I'm sorry I don't know names but the man who does my nails is awesome! So thin and natural looking. The lady who does my feet they always look good and I think the daughter paint my nails. I think it's so cute. She is super careful and meticulous. I found my spot

Gel French Tips, still looking good after 2 weeks!

Vi T.

Came here on a Tuesday within an hour of closing time (around 6:15pm), and they still happily took me without an appointment. This was my first time here and I just decided to take a chance and try this place out since it was at a convenient location for me. She took her time with my nails, had pleasant conversation, and got my Gel French Tips done at a decent price, just the way I wanted them! Very pleased, and definitely will be coming back!

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My first time going to a nail salon for a while and they're a husband wife business and they accepted me right away and even let me to take the time to show the inspired photos and did it the way I wanted it the design did come out a little messy but it was totally fine because my nails are small regardless but I love my first set ever read more

Darling Nails - Nails set/ nails Solon/ 2000s inspo - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Found this little salon, and fell in love with it Great customer service. Located on the corner of citrus and arrow Highway. read more

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I feel like a family member whenever I come here for my pedicures. Tony and Kim and amazing and it is a bonus that it is just around the corner from my place. Kim and Tony go above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful experience. I'll keep coming back! read more

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It was an hour until closing so I called to see if they would still be able to accommodate me. I was told to come in, no problem. My manicure looks awful. I could tell it was rushed when I left but it didn't look AS bad until I got home and allowed my nails to dry longer. I don't know if it was because the polish they were using was old (I saw them add acetone drops to the bottle several times), the guy who did my nails didn't know what he was doing, or because everything was rushed so they can finish by closing time. Perhaps some combination of the three. Gel topcoat was used on regular polish that may not have been given enough time to dry despite using the mini fan. Overall, the manicure was a BIG waste of money. There's even a piece of dust or brush hair stuck in one of the nails! My pedicure looked good at least. read more

Darling Nails - It looks so bad!! There's even a piece of dust/brush hair stuck! - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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I went there for second time. first time only for a full and Joe said last person didn't know how to do nails and he didn't do much better. I had uneven fill. then went for new set & asked if he could put acetone with cotton balls to take off acrylic nails instead of dipping. Joe got offended and said been doing nails for 25 years and never seen that. He left me sitting there with cottonballa and took another Customer. He never came back after 45 mins so I wanted out. Horrible customer service. only he and wife work there. I understand why now read more

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I've been to Darling nails well over 5 times Kim usually does a good job on my feet . She's gained my trust over the years.

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I came early because I thought they open at 9:30 but they open at 10:30am, I did not have an appointment but I did call he told me to come right at 10:30 and they took me in I was very impressed great customer service don't have any complaints. I love my nails thank you!!! read more

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Me and my girl got our nails done here just walking in. Very friendly, great service and makes you feel like family clean and comfortable I would recommend this place to anyone 5 star service read more

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I have previously been to this nail salon for other times and when Kim did my nails, she was absolutely amazing. I called prior to going in today to ask if they could do an ombré French tip with gel and I was told to come in and they would do it. Once I got there Tony said he could not do it with gel. I stated that I've had it done with gel before and he said he would do one finger for me to see. It did not look anything like a French tip ombré so I opted to go for the powder that they suggested. Tony told me he had to trim my cuticles, but neglected to mention there was an additional charge attached to that service. I did not have acrylic supplied because I have my nails grown out to my preferred length and shaped already. He filed my nails down so much that my nails hurt to the touch after the service. He did another sample finger so I could see how the dip would turn out and after I stated that I liked it he made a weird comment about how he put in a lot of effort and I didn't even like it. I had to correct him and tell him that I did want to go ahead with the powder set. The process for Tony to apply the powder was fine, but when he started filing my nails after he ended up making five of my fingers bleed. The nails turned out beautiful, but I have cuts on five of my fingers that kept bleeding after I left the salon and my fingernails are all very tender. This was honestly the worst experience I've had getting my nails done because the vibe Tony created made me feel very unwelcome. read more

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Mechell K.

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Been getting my nails done, pedicures and my eyebrows waxed here for many years. Tony and Kim do the best job. They are very affordable and friendly. I would not go anywhere else. read more

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Very patient and kind husband and wife team. Great work and honest. Also they stand behind their work. read more

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They have great prices. I think my nails turned out really cute. Also, I had no nail pain. Sometimes, depending on the salon, my nails hurt while getting them done. The person who did them used the blue light a lot. They look really good, but I'm not used to using the blue nail light so much. I took a star away because I think the shop needs a good cleaning. Other than nail polish everywhere, it's a cozy little place. read more

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Beth B.

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Tony is great! I came in needing a fill on a set of nails that weren't originally done very well. He said not to worry he would fix and fill them to make them look more natural. They look great! Thanks Tony!! Definitely recommend it here. They are friendly and care about the work they do. read more

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Lucia C.

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Brought my daughter to get her nails done. Tony and Kim never disappoints me. Beautiful work all the time! read more

Darling Nails - Brought my daughter to get her nails done. Tony and Kim never disappoints me. Beautiful work all the time! - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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This place is okay. I just didn't like for the pedicure if you want to sit at the massage chair they charge you $4 dollars more. Besides that everything seen okay! read more

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First time here today. Found them on yelp. Decided to give them a try. I really like that they make sure your fingers are nice and moist dipping them in water they take the time to clean cuticles well. They also give you a hand and arm massage in the end which I love. Many nail places don't do that anymore. Even expensive ones that I've been to don't do that at all so I appreciate it in this place that they still do that. They have a variety of color to choose from which is awesome! Today I only spent $30 that's including my $5 tip for a Gel Manicure YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT PRICE!!!!! I will be returning! read more

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I've lived in Azusa for years and always past through this nail place but never came in until today. First and for most it's was very easy to book an appointment , The staff is quiet but friendly. I came in asking for a full set , medium long with a white thin French tip to the upper and side of my nail, I'm very particular when it comes to my nails and let me tell you the man is on point with detail, he then asked his daughter to do the fine lines , I was iffy about it but she blew me away , her steady hands to the fine lines were on POINT!! Didn't get their names but GREAT JOB! read more

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So I did not have an appointment this evening I called last minute and they were kind enough to take me in! I would have just been grateful for any service since it was so last minute!however they literally gave me top notch service my nails look amazing using the best pedicure I've ever had so so I highly recommend Tony at at darling Nails and his wife they do excellent quality work!!! Definitely make an appointment though! They get busy I just got blessed this evening! read more

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I came here on 2/27/2021 for the 1st time for a quick mani (no gel) and eyebrow. they only charge $10 for a reg mani which I thought was pretty inexpensive. Someone took me right away and she ended up convincing me to get gel for $20 total which I still think is pretty good. My lady did a great job and its almost a week later and my nails still look new and good condition. ONLY thing I didn't like it that my lady kept making little rude remarks saying "why don't you wax your face, you have alot of hair" or "its been a long time since you did a mani, you have a lot of skin". I don't think she meant to be malicious but it is still rude to say stuff like that to customers. Anyway, I would recommend cuz she did do a good shaping job on my brows. Total I paid $20 mani + $8 eye brow + $2 tip = $30. and the place was pretty nice and clean, as well. If you plan to come here, its cash only. At least for now or when I went. read more

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I'm sorry I don't know names but the man who does my nails is awesome! So thin and natural looking. The lady who does my feet they always look good and I think the daughter paint my nails. I think it's so cute. She is super careful and meticulous. I found my spot read more

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Came here on a Tuesday within an hour of closing time (around 6:15pm), and they still happily took me without an appointment. This was my first time here and I just decided to take a chance and try this place out since it was at a convenient location for me. She took her time with my nails, had pleasant conversation, and got my Gel French Tips done at a decent price, just the way I wanted them! Very pleased, and definitely will be coming back! read more

Darling Nails - Gel French Tips, still looking good after 2 weeks! - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Came here today and noticed that they charge an extra $3 for the SHAPE of your acrylics now. They also charge extra for certain nail colors that are not gel. Come on now. Really?! I think that's pushing it. Also I got a pedicure and this lady I've never seen before cut me twice! Ugh. I will not be coming back here. I thought it was just me and my feet, but as I was drying my feet the next lady was complaint about the same thing to her. This new lady is rough and just lost a customer. Also, while scrubbing my feet she was scrubbing my feet raw. I literally yelled out in pain! I did not leave a tip. read more

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Makeda R.

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I. Am. In. LOVE. Thank you so much Tony for KILLING my birthday nails! 1. The price is amazing. -$39 for my gel stiletto nails and -$14 for regular toenail color 2. Customer service was great the staff is very friendly! 3. Tony took great time to do my nails it was amazing he is an artist. read more

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I didn't had a appointment but I call and they kindly accepted me right away. Thank you for the great work on the shape I love it! Thank you Tony and Eve for the great service I will definitely recommend going here! read more

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This is gonna be my to go nails now. Very lovely people (Danny & Tina). I asked for my to go: french manicure & regular pedicure 10/10 read more

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Jennifer S. M.

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I literally just got my nails done here a few minutes ago. I was their last customer for the day. As promised, I told them that I would write them a good review as soon as I got home. I found this hidden gem through yelp. The nail salon is in one of those complexes that you would pass by and just notice that it's there. Well, I'm glad that I came here. I got gel for both my mani and pedi and they turned out so well! One of my pet peeves whenever I get my nails done somewhere (esp. if it's gel), is when the manicurist somehow misses painting the sides of my nails. It's not a good look. But over here, I don't have to worry because they pay attention to detail. The staff is extremely friendly, the salon is clean, and they keep their tools sanitized. I will continue to keep coming back here. This is my new go-to place to get my nails done. read more

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This review is more of a 2.5 star than 3 I didn't wanna be mean and put only 2. I went in for a gel manicure and it was DEAD. Only one lady there. She took me and said I only could get that cuz she had an appointment and anything else would take too long (it's okay I'll get my feet done somewhere else). Any way. The overall feeling is just eh. Not horrible. Not great. Just EH. The place is small and crowded and not very clean. Nail color selection is alright. Prices were standard. $20 plus $1 charge for card (still don't get why places do that). And my paint job was kind of lumpy plus she cut my finger not once but twice which was a no no. The lady was super sweet and not rude so that was the only genuine plus. I probably won't come back but it was an emergency that I needed my gel mani. Overall, eh. read more

Darling Nails - Cut the nails too short, cut on my finger, and bubbles. - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

Darling Nails - Another cut. Kind of lumpy on my ring finger and pinkie. - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Romey G.

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Love my gel nail polish I recently started getting gel and Kim always does an amazing job. There's a reason why she's the boss, she runs the place and is one of the most hard working people there. read more

Darling Nails - Love my gel nail polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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This review is a little overdue. I was greeted by the lovely people of the salon. I wasnt sure what I wanted done, so the woman that was doing my nails helped me out with a final decision. They're really wonderful, friendly, and efficient. read more

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Found them on Yelp and decided to give them a try...really great customer service and very nice people! They make sure you are satisfied with your nails and ask questions along the way to satisfy what you want and like. Highly recommend! Nice people, great customer service and great prices! read more

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First time at Darling Nails and it looks like I found my new nail spot. Helen and Tony were great! They take their time and go above and beyond. They were both very detailed oriented and pricing is great. My toes looked so good I almost debated putting no polish on. read more

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Mayra C.

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I was new to Azusa & found them. Ive now been coming to Darling Nails for about 1 yr 1/2 consistently every 2-3 weeks and they never disappoint. Tony and his wife do a great job best manicures and pedicures. They are very affordable. I love that I can make an appointment prior, so convenient no wait! I don't think I'll ever go anywhere else. read more

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Sunshine D.

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Tiny shop. Very nice technicians. Good color variety. Nothing fancy , like old school nail shop. Normal prices.. read more

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I'm glad everyone here had a good experience because I did not . I actually came in because they had good reviews and I love down the street .I came in with my mother and sisters and everyone got something done . I got acrylic the lady had bad attitude from the start . She asked me the shape I wanted my mails and I said oval ....$3 extra -.- Glitter $5 extra -.- After I said no thank you , she was mad so she handled my finger a little rough . I didn't let her polish my nails after that or work on them anymore . Instead I came on yelp to review and I made dam sure she saw me yelping . read more

Darling Nails - Dirty jobs don't even clean my nails before starting . She left Old nail polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Lisa D.

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I'm so impressed with them! Kim was so kind and thorough and paid attention to details. She got exactly what I wanted. I'll definitely be returning! read more

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Don't waste your money! I went to this place 3 weeks ago. I was leaving for Cancun the next day and wanted festive looking nails. I found a picture on their yelp page and showed them the design i wanted. Tony did a good job on my actual nails, but the woman who did the design really needs more practice. The design looks like confetti, NOT like the leopard print i requested. Now if that wasn't bad enough, i got a pedicure, only I didn't! The bottoms of my feet were NEVER touched and they never put any lotion on my feet, so no massage. The final nail in the coffin was that i waited an hour before they even started on me. read more

Darling Nails - You can see the flaws, and this looks like confetti - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Tania S.

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My manicure and pedicure lasted for weeks. That never happens! This is a nail salon in Covina I've been wanting to try since high school and I am glad I finally did. Service was great and it was truly inexpensive. Another reviewer called it "old school" and I have to agree. Old school but thriving. read more

Darling Nails - Verity nail polish in "Creamy Peaches" - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Danyell M.

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Never been here but will be coming back. Made an appointment at 530, was out by 615. Got a gel French tip manicure (no acrylics). Regular French tip pedicure. Was $43. These ladies took their time and were detail oriented. Prices are good and so is service. Might want to make an appointment because there were plenty of people waiting and more coming in every few minutes read more

Darling Nails - Gel french tip manicure. Regular French tip pedicure. Love it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Nicole A.

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I've never had a great nail salon experience until I came here. The best part is I randomly chose the salon while in Covina getting my car fixed (I'm from Pasadena). Tony and Kim let me take my time to figure out my colors and jewels and my nails turned out fabulously. The color selection is crazy, you could come for years and never have to settle for the same color. And their jewel selection is the biggest I've seen so far and cheap ($3-$4) but they look expensive! From now on I'll be making the drive out to get my nails done by them. I love love love my nails! read more

Darling Nails - $36 for gel color plus two bows and removal of my old dank nails. Totally worth it. - Nail Salons Near Me - Azusa, California

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Thanks !!! Nails look awesome At first dude did it too skinny but he was happy to fix them and made them awesome read more

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871 S Citrus Ave
Azusa, CA 91702
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(626) 915-1601
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Hours

What time does Darling Nails open?

Darling Nails opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Darling Nails opens at 10:30 AM on Sunday.

What time does Darling Nails close?

Darling Nails closes at 7:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Darling Nails closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 7:30 PMSun 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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Does Darling Nails take credit cards?

Yes, Darling Nails takes credit cards.

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Is Darling Nails by appointment only?

No, Darling Nails is not by appointment only.

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Does Darling Nails have bike parking?

Yes, Darling Nails has bike parking.

Does Darling Nails have parking?

Yes, Darling Nails has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Darling Nails have free WiFi?

Yes, Darling Nails has free WiFi.

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“Tony and Kim and amazing and it is a bonus that it is just around the corner from my place.”

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Shang Nail

My favorite place ever! All the girls are so sweet and kind. Vivian, Qing, Angela, Eva and Lili…read moretreated sister and I so well, they are very patient and they went above and beyond for us. We are so happy with their services and on top of that their prices are so reasonable. Can't wait to be back!

Signature pedicure for $38! I guess it's not too expensive…read morebut not reasonable either...? Angela really took care of me and she made sure if it's not hurting, if the shape is ok, the length was ok. She's somebody you can rely on! The cashier lady(owner?) was nice as well. Minus one star because for $38 I wish I had a massage chair :(

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Lux Nails & Spa

4.4(79 reviews)

1.4 mi

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I went into the salon with very damaged and brittle nails. I originally wanted acrylic, but the…read morewoman who helped me advised me to try Gel X. It was a very pleasant experience and I'll definitely be going back.

When I was contacted to come in to have them fix the poor nail job and damage to my cuticles, they…read moreonly changed the polish. I asked if I could have a paraffin wax treatment for my sore fingers, and they told me they would have to charge me extra for that since they already redid my nails for free, even though they were fixing the poor job they previously did which was improperly curing the gel polish so that it peeled off immediately. They did apply gel builder to my nails, but that was due to them over filing the polish off and making my nails paper thin and breaking off. I was told they promised to fix the problem via messages on yelp if I updated my negative feedback review. But my main issue was the pain and bleeding of my cuticles which didn't heal for several weeks. I asked if they had any cuticle oil I could take home to treat them, they refused and told me to go buy aquaphor and use that. So they didn't actually address my main concern which was my bleeding damaged cuticles, and only changed the paint.

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Interior designed by Lux's owners. Inside of Lux Nails & Spa.

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Jojo Nails

3.8(668 reviews)

1.7 mi

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This was my first time visiting this nail salon, and unfortunately it was not a good experience. My…read morenail technician, an older Vietnamese woman who I believe was named Nancy, was speaking negatively about me to a coworker during my service. She did not realize that I speak Vietnamese, so I understood everything being said. The situation made me very uncomfortable and felt extremely unprofessional. Despite this, I still left a tip, and she proceeded to comment on the amount, which only added to the disrespect. When I said goodbye to her in Vietnamese and let her know that I understood the conversation, it was clear she had not expected that. Professionalism and respect should be a given in any service environment, and it's definitely lacking here. I will not be returning. For potential customers considering this salon, be aware that conversations you don't understand may not always be appropriate.

I wasn't planning to leave a negative review, but after reading the unprofessional and combative…read moreresponses from the management team, I felt compelled to share my experience. My review is not about speaking negatively of longtime employees, but about the management's deliberate actions. They knowingly misled customers for over two months, repeatedly pretending that Tom was still there just to protect their holiday business. I was literally present when this happened--this is not an exaggeration or a lie. Their lack of honesty and professionalism is incredibly disappointing. Wonder what rude response I'll get?

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Soul Cool Nail Lounge

4.5(144 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

I needed to get my nails done while in California and found this place on Yelp. I came in Friday…read moremorning and they couldn't accommodate a manicure, so I got a pedicure and came back Sunday for a manicure. I got the Gel-X with extensions and was very happy with the results. I got the cat eye effect which was an additional $15. The total for my manicure was $90 and the basic pedicure was $29. It's a little bit more than what I pay for back in Florida but the difference is minimal. I really appreciated that they get started on you right away and are very attentive and perceptive to what you want. If you want to pay with a card, they charge a 3% fee, otherwise you can just Zelle them your payment. I'll keep this place in mind whenever I'm in town!

I've frequented this nail salon for quite some time now. They always do a great job! I usually get…read morethe gel x manicure, but today I decided to get the gel mani/pedi. They have a wide selection of nail polish colors and finishes. It always takes me a bit of time to decide because I want all the colors lol! When I finally decided, the service was timely and efficient. My appt was at 4:30 pm and I was finished by 5:30 pm. Both technicians were meticulous and attentive. They also checked on me periodically to make sure I was happy with their service along the way. I was really happy with the way my nails looked. This salon is clean and organized. They have two televisions, but the volumes are on low. You can watch with the closed captions. They also have music playing in the background at a comfortable level. There is parking directly in front, which is shared with the other businesses in the plaza. Thank you, Soul Cool Nail Lounge, for always taking good care of your customers. I will continue coming back here.

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Diamond 3D Nails

4.3(226 reviews)

1.3 mi

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I've been coming to this nail salon since 2019, and I can honestly say I highly recommend it. Helen…read moreand Jason always make you feel so welcome and at home the moment you walk in--they truly care about their clients. They take their time and pay attention to every detail, making sure your nails come out exactly how you want them (if not better). The quality of their work is always consistent, and I always leave happy. Even though I live in OC now, I still make the drive because I trust them and know I'll get the best results every time. Highly, highly recommend!

Have been looking for a new nail salon in my area. Came here originally asking for dip powder, but…read morethe tech explained to me why builder gel would be a better option for me and the health of my nails! Loved how they came out and they've grown so much since my last appointment.

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#11 dip nails. Clean and natural looking. $40

Went in with a vision and Helen made it come to life!!

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Lavish Nails

4.7(266 reviews)

2.3 mi

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Service and dip powder was amazing! Becky left my nails looking fabulous. I highly recommend this…read moreplace as they don't leave your nail bed looking bulky

I've been going to Lavish nails for years to get pedicures. The girls really take care of me…read more Everybody is friendly, they take their time and you can tell they're invested in their craft because of the great results. Yesterday I made the decision to take the plunge and try acrylics. I always just neglect my fingernails because they don't grow and nail polish always seems to come off so fast when I do them myself so I just don't bother. I thought, okay...why not finally try a professional for them? Well, I got almond-shaped nails in an active length and they are gorgeous. I have literally never seen my nails look so pretty. I had to rely on Becky's advice b/c I didn't know what I was doing or wanted and she did not steer my wrong. I LOVE the way they came out and I can't stop staring at them! (OMG vanity) They are a gorgeous bridal blush color that's trendy and they look so natural. They are not thick or bulky in the slightest, which I have always worried about when considering acrylics. They look like they grew right out of my own nail beds. I will go back in 2-3 weeks to get a fill. I haven't touched another nail place since I started getting pedis a few years ago and I don't plan to! Thanks ladies!

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Mesa Nail

4.4(179 reviews)

1.3 mi

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Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

Ann did my Gel X today. I am obsessed with how beautifully they came out. I came in unsure of what…read moredesign I wanted and trusted her opinion. I am glad I did. She was very kind and patient with me. I would recommend this place and if you can book with her you will not be disappointed. Thank you Ann. I also got a pedicure. I did not get her name but she was wonderful. The whole staff was very welcoming.

I really love this place!!! The nails girls give good service too, I guess I will be there againread more

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Lee's Nail Spa

3.8(308 reviews)

1.5 mi

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I usually go to jojo nails around the corner and been leaving disappointed so decided to come back…read moreto lees nails and I don't know why I ever left. Gena did my mani and another lady did my pedi and I'm was more than satisfied with my nails. Extremely pleased, thank you for the amazing work

Very cool vibe beautiful ambience Vivian is the best, and always work in my budget gonna and…read moreholly for pedi's I never leave unhappy

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My Nail Fairy

Service is great. Place is very spacious and clean. Cute decor. Pretty tranquil vibes here with…read moregood music playing in the background. And the person who worked on my pedicure today is Amber she was very knowledgeable and friendly. She did such a beautiful job. Exactly what I wanted. I got pink bubble bath with unicorn chrome. Gorgeous!!! Thank you, Amber!!! Will def come back and request her for my next look.

Really great work at this nail salon! Genesis was great and thorough. Prices were extremely…read morereasonable. Will be back for sure. Very clean place

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KK Nails Covina

Beautiful atmosphere and great service!…read more Lovely team and very relaxing Will be back soon xx

I love the way Travis always does my nails! & Nancy is amazing! LOVE KK NAILS!!! & their new…read moreupdated place is such a vibe!!!

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Tony D.

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9 years ago

First time I come here at this nail store, I had a very bad experience last time I went to another store with my sister so I went on yelp and this store had good reviews. I first went in as a customer and the service was here was great they were at service when I first walked in and hey were very very busy they treated me and my sister like a family. I have never seen and y store with so many nail polish hey had over 650 gel colors they really had very good colors it was hard to choose. Regular colors had over 700 colors . They are very careful and took there time when there were customers waiting for them the store is small but very clean. I really recommend this place it's really busy but it's worth the wait and also worth every dollar and coin read more

Keke C.

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10 years ago

I barley moved to Azusa from Baldwin park and when it comes to my nail I am very picky. The first time I came to darling nails with my daughter. I got a full set and pedicure and my daughter got a gel mani pedi. I really like how the ladies did my pedicure because they took their time and the man tony that did my full set was really good. He did it exactly like how I wanted it. The lady Kim that did my daughter gel mani did an excellent job too my daughter really like her gel manicure. I never seen such a place with so much color options. The prices were very cheap too compared to other places. The place is very cleaned with nice workers. I'm very happy and satisfied coming here. This will be my new place to get my nails done. read more

Dee M.

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8 years ago

Darling Nails is a fabulous salon with high end, quality work. Tony and Kim are consistent with their precise techniques. Gel manicures are beyond amazing and I have not come across another salon who does such an excellent job. The new spa chair provides a relaxing environment while enjoying a pedicure, and it was definitely a great addition to the services being provided. Overall, I highly recommend this salon to anyone who wants quality work. I also would like to mention that both Tony and Kim are genuinely kind and exert great hospitality toward each and every client. I will never go anywhere else!!!!!! Diana read more

Amber A.

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12 years ago

I've been going to this nail salon for about a year every time flawless! They are very kind. Efficient and professional at what they do, don't listen to those reviews that say otherwise because my nails are STRONG and stay on forever! It's unbelievable how strong my nails were (I do acrylics) they do everything in detail and make sure it's durable and detailed instead of RUSH like these other people want. Do you want quality? Or a rushed job? Not at Darling nails... Affordable, great quality all the time! What else is even better? a++ work all the time! read more

Anna C.

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13 years ago

I really like this place. The owner is really friendly and they treat you like family. Tony does my full set and i really like it. Kim does my gel manicure sometimes and i absolutely love it. They have to so choices in color, they have all the good brands like OPI and Essies. The place is very clean and elegant. Each costumer gets their own tool box. This is the only store that give those out for free. I recommend this place to all my friends and they love it as well. read more

Anna A.

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10 years ago

Kim and Tony perform a great job here. They are always trying their best to provide a great service to their clients. I've been coming here for about 2 years and every time they attend me courteously and are willing to go an extra mile to give me the results I want. In addition I admire Kim's patience with me, since I am one to be indecisive of what I want and she does more than what her jobs requires, her attempts are always to make me happy. read more

Angie A.

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10 years ago

Visiting my sister from out of town. I need to have my nail and pedicure. I saw this nail salon on the way into my sister house. Figure I give it a try. what the worst it could happen. I had Tony for my nail and Kim for my pedicure. They were absolutely fabulous. I have had my share of nail and pedicure but this put it over the top. The best nail and pedicure I had in my life. thank you very much read more

Dinise R.

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12 years ago

Tony and Kim treat their customers like family. They know your nails and personality so can make good suggestion in the trying of new products. My nails are very, very thin and Tony works hard to keep them looking beautiful while taking care that neither my nail beds or skin are damaged. Couldn't find a better place to have your nails cared for! read more

Cristina C.

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13 years ago

This is a great place to get a mani and pedi. They are very friendly and have great prices. I was going to another nail salon and found that Darling Nails had much better prices. They are always very friendly and keep it clean, they also give you a set of nail tools which they keep at the store with your name on it. I recommend this nail salon! read more

Tram N.

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8 years ago

First time here and loved it. I got pedicure gel spa ($30) and a regular gel manicure ($21). Tracy did both and she was very good, she took her time and was very good even when it was very crowded. I really recommend this place but i recommend you make an appointment because hey are always busy. read more

Rebecca T.

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8 years ago

I came here with my daughter and Kim did my pedicure and Tony did my full set they took their time and very sanitary. The shop was small but very good at doing heir job they have very nice staff and always busy. I really really recommend this place will certainly be coming back very soon. read more

McReynolds S.

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8 years ago

I LOVEEEE how my nails came out! They came out so beautiful! Kim is the owner and she was so sweet and she personally did my nails. I brought my niece and her nails came out so cute as well! She did such a good job! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Alyssa O.

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8 years ago

I loved this nail salon!! So cute & close to my house. Tony was great he was very detailed, kind, and made sure I loved my nails every step of the manicure. Definitely will be back for all my fills! read more

Jennie N.

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8 years ago

Tony is a perfectionist here at Darling Nails! He really took his time and went above and beyond what I expected. He does the best nail designs and great nail shapes!! I'm a regular now for sure! read more

Jan T.

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13 years ago

I have known the New owners for a long time. I take my family and friend there every two weeks. They treat you very well. I recommend them highly because of their excellent service. Jan read more

Jenny N.

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12 years ago

Give this place a try. Come in and experience it yourself :) You won't regret it. I love having my nails done there. i always have new news to choose from :) read more

Krizia V.

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9 years ago

I loved the service my friend and I received. I got a gel manicure and the employee's attention to detail was very appreciated. Definitely coming back! read more

Laura Q.

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9 years ago

I've been coming to this establishment for years! Always quality service and quality products! Service is great! I highly recommend "Darling Nails"!!! read more

Alma S.

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8 years ago

The Best Nail Shop In Covina Tony took his time & made my nails look so beautiful , will be back when I'm in town again. Thanks so much Great People read more

Andrea G.

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8 years ago

Wonderful Nail Salon! Tony only does Nails! Loooooovvvveeeee itttttt Definitely coming back! Busy little place to! So make sure to be patient! read more

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