This is the worst salon I have ever been to and Henry is verbally abusive. I came in on 1/25, and two days later 3 of my nails were already gone. I tried to call the next day, (1/28) but no answer. I called again the next day several times and no answer but I was out of town and wasn't able to physically go in. So I waited until today, January 30th and called again and spoke to Henry. I told him that 3 of my nails already came off 2 days after getting them done. He was screaming at me and cussing at me and not letting me speak. I told him I'll be back in town in 2 hours and I'm coming in and I hung up because he would NOT let me talk. I go in (I recorded the entire situation), Henry is YELLING at me telling me that I am lying and that I went home and picked my nails off myself and that it's not possible that they came off and I did it myself. He was gaslighting me and so rude to the point I was shaking. Extremely disrespectful. He made me leave his salon because he said he won't fix my nails for cussing at him when HE was cussing and screaming at me! Do not go here! Again I have this ALL on video. I've never been treated like that in my life. Terrible customer service and over all a terrible person and I have no idea how this place has any business. read more

I absolutely adore Designer Nails. Won't go anywhere else. Best nail salon I've ever been to! The entire team is incredible and takes great care of you. Whether you want something simple and elegant, or a unique artistic design, this is THE place to go. Thank you Henry, Katie, and V!! read more

Let me just start by saying they have one of the best technicians there her name is Katie and she's incredible. After that her You can expect mediocre at best. I have had several incidents where they've cut my nail off the wrong way given me hobbit toes misshapen my nails realized only half way through. The owner is extremely unprofessional and dishonest it must be difficult for his technicians to work in this environment. The color selection is OK but overall the customer service has got to be the worst in Studio City. If they wax off half your eyebrow don't expect a refund or a next cleanup on the house and forget an apology. Expect to be told that your eyebrow was growing in the wrong direction or your toe is crooked. Literally the most absurd excuses you will ever hear, but never any ownership or any type of customer service. There is clearly a delusion between what is taking place and what you're being told is taking place. I can't understand if it's just defiance or actual mental illness at work, either way I won't be going there again. The last review and here is pretty accurate Henry's losing control of his company and he doesn't know how to run a business is disappointing because before that it was a great place to go. read more

I have to say, this place is all about ppl wanting something very specific. All the rave reviews are mainly about Henry's craftsmanship. Not necessarily his "bedside manner." If you come here, don't expect the four seasons treatment. You will likely have to wait even with an appointment. Come here chill and relaxed, not when you're pressed for time. I get the sense they're doing their best, but they are busy. Henry plays a very specific role. He doesn't do your manicure start to finish. Someone else will do the basics and he will do the design or sculpting if you want the powder option. Similar to a hair salon where someone else washes your hair, then the stylists comes and does the cut after. My first visit here, I observed his interactions with others the entire time I was there for several hours. He seemed to try his best to explain the process to ppl and understand what ppl wanted before he started working. What I noticed is that ppl come in and state what they wanted but then wanted to tell him how to go about executing it. Or came in asking for him specifically because they saw his work on IG but then weren't decided on what they wanted and expected him to just read their minds. He is an artists. If you're not looking for someone to either sculpt your nails with powder, or do a design, don't ask for him. A lady came in and asked for HIM, and then was upset because she wanted a basic manicure. That's not what he does. Don't look for Picasso and then get upset because he doesn't draw stick figures. Tell him what you want, and then give him the space to achieve the look for you. If you've seen his work, and come looking for that, trust that he knows how to do what you've seen him do. It's that simple. If you're looking to have your rump kissed, this isn't it. My experience was friendly and nice because I came in laid back and understand that nail salons are PACKED right now trying to make up for the lost time of a years worth of steady revenue. Manage your expectations and you'll be ok. Also, this place is by no means cheap. They're in studio city. You're not going to get bargain prices here. You're just not. You can definitely find a salon to do the basics for less. But frankly, I'm tired of searching and after not spending money on my own maintenance for a year, I was able to swallow the initial cost and get back in the game. I will say that I would feel far better if the prices were posted or printed for quick reference so you can do quick math and know what to expect. In that area, I did feel pricing is not transparent which is bothersome. Bring cash, because it's become the norm in nail salons to make not having cash a hassle and you will be highly encouraged to find a payment method other than by card. There is a fee to pay by card that varies based on the amount you're spending. There's an ATM in the salon that also charges a fee. They make it very clear they prefer cash or Venmo. I can see why other ppl feel the way they do, but again, I went with the flow and managed my expectations. If you want a consistently white glove experience, I don't think that's the culture here. It's nice enough, but he fully expects you to respect his effort and he won't hesitate to tell you that he works hard to be the best and give you his best. Based on his work, I can understand why he's not shy about that. While I was there, a woman walked in close to closing. She didn't know what she wanted and he tried his best to be patient with her. She finally gave a half hearted vague description of what she wanted and he began the job. She was questioning his method at every turn because she didn't understand the process. He explained it to her repeatedly. He tries his best, from what I can tell. But sometimes seeing is believing when you can't envision what someone is trying to explain and that's where the disconnect happens. In the end, she was THRILLED. She couldn't stop gushing about what a great job he did. She was genuinely blown away and apologized for giving him a hard time. Henry is not gonna kiss your a** but he's gonna deliver on the nails if you give him room to work. read more

THE BEST PLACE EVER!! everyone here is the sweetest & so talented! henry, katie & v!! i mean such a cute family-vibe cozy spot. & these are truly the coolest nails i've ever had in my life. their insta is @designernailsstudio - just look at them!! read more

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Hands down the best mani/pedi I've ever gotten! Henry is amazing and all the other staff who work there are very talented as well! Plus everyone was super friendly and welcoming. The salon is very clean and stylish, with a great selection of polish and so many beautiful designs to choose from. The technicians really take their time to make sure each and every nail is flawless. My pedi was fabulous and I enjoyed the massage and scrub. For my mani, I wanted new full set acrylics with a very intricate design- I showed it to Henry and he and another technician worked to make it happen even though I was a walk-in and it was a busy afternoon/evening for him. Henry is truly an ARTIST and I'm in love with my nails! He is also very sweet and personable, and really cares about providing excellent service and outstanding quality to customers. He invited me to contact him and come back into the salon for a touch up if needed. I also found their pricing to be very reasonable for the quality of work and intricacy of designs they offer. I had a wonderful experience and I'm thrilled with the results... I will definitely be back! If you want beautiful nails and above and beyond service, check out Designer Nails Studio! read more

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I never write reviews about a place, I have better things to do with my life. But this Henry technician must be extremely miserable. First of all, they asked if I could wait 20 minutes for this guy Henry who is the "nail artist" so I agreed to wait. After waiting an hour for this guy, he comes to me and lectures me about how amazing he is and he is a talented artist then he stops and goes to help other costumers ( he might be on drugs ) then he comes back and he's like I can do different nail arts and I said I don't like nail art. I like classy simple nails, then he takes his phone out and proceeds to show me his work and again lectures me how amazing he is. Then he's like it will be 120 dollars for ombre nails and I was a bit shocked. Then he got all pissed lol he's like you can think bout it so now I've been in this stupid salon for like 2 hours with no work done. At this Point I'm getting frustrated and I told him I would like regular gel and he yells out I don't do regular nail polish. Lmaoooo like he's too good lol anyways if you want to be disrespected by a miserable man working at a nail shop you can go here lol read more

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They're great! I love it there. They're nice and never have a long wait. I always leave satisfied.

UPDATE! Still coming here and STILL love it. Everyone is SO sweet and even if they're all booked up, they try to squeeze me in. The employees work their butts off to try and make sure their clients are always happy. Not to mention, they are SO good at what they do! Best nail salon in the Valley! Pictured: SNS dip Powder in #87 read more

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I absolutely ADORE this place. This is the best nail place in Los Angeles, hands down . It's super clean, the customer service is top notch, and the atmosphere is totally fun and beautiful. This time I got a full set with an ombré powder and design, but every time I come I always get something well done and beautiful. The colors and designs are tasteful and gorgeous - you can see lots of their work on insta @designernailsstudiocity read more

SLOPPY AND RUDE I have been coming here for a little over 8 months, every 2 -3 weeks. TODAY WAS MY LAST DAY!! And let me tell u this place isn't cheap. They need to get people who know what they are doing. My first time here V was the first to help me, she's nice but I didn't like how she did my nails. She leaves them crooked , uneven, doesn't paint evenly and whenever she does them nails chip quicker. When I go in I try not to get here but sometimes I deal with it. I think the positive reviews are all for Henry and Katie's work. They are the only ones who care how their work looks and speak and understand English. TODAY!!!!! V Was doing my Gel manicure, after filing I mentioned to her a split in my nail, and asked for her to put something on my nail to prevent it from breaking more. I suggested crazy glue because she obviously didn't suggest anything. Then I notice that wasn't working. I tell her and SHE RUDLEY TOLD ME "Next time don't have me do your nails let someone one else do them, because I do them perfect and u mess it up" WTF!!!!!! I didn't choose her, I got stuck with her. I couldn't believe it, I said what I had to say, I had her stop on my mani and I left . And lady doing my pedicure painted like a 6yr old, barely cleaned my cuticles, and lightly scrubbed my feet. She finished in 15 min. It's terrible. Even V doing my nails was talking shit about her to me. To bad I didn't get her nail The owners witnessed this and did nothing to fix it. I tell Henry that I can't believe the way I was treated especially after spending so much money here. I was still charged 39 dollars for my 6 yr old pedi and nails unfinished. I shouldn't have paid and just left. Already 8:00pm I can't go anywhere else. Bye everyone I will never be coming back. read more

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WOW If you are looking for a committed, artistic, talented NAIL TECHNICIAN look no further. The owner of this salon, Henry is the most incredible nail artist I have ever seen and all of the other technicians are just as dedicated. They have an endless supply of colors, dipping powders, designs etc. I have lived in Los Angeles for 4 years, been to several salons that are over priced and can't do most designs you bring in. Henry is not only dedicated to making his customers happy but he enjoys learning new designs so if your into pushing the envelop this is YOUR place. All of their services are very affordable and they won't let you leave unless you are satisfied. I live in Pasadena and I refuse to go anywhere else, Designer Nails studio is THE place for a fantastic one of a kind manicure or pedicure. It is clean, well run and all of the employees are friendly. 10/10 cannot recommend this place enough!!!! read more

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Best nail salon in the Los Angeles area by far! I'm from the Bay Area where they have awesome nail designs and glitters and go all out, I had given up on finding a place like that here in Studio City, but luckily I found Henry!! I originally had an appt at Nail Garden but with all the rain their electricity had gone out! I was in desperate need of a fill so I googled what was open and near by and this gem popped up! I am so happy I discovered this wonderful place, all the ladies were so nice and smiley, I will def be coming here from now on. My nails came out exactly how I wanted. I couldn't have left any more happier ! read more

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Absolutely in love with this place! It took me a year to finally come and now will be coming here and here only. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming. They are the true definition of hospitality. The place is spacious and clean, very accommodating and warm. Wendy was fantastic and took such good care of me. She gave the massage I needed for a year like a mothers love! Henry is an artist and so humble and sweet. He is super knowledgeable and friendly! This place is a hidden gem!!! here is their IG for you to see: https://instagram.com/designernailsstudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= read more

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This is my new favorite hotspot for nails. Henry is a very talented. He can paint or do just about any design from Gucci to Chanel. He is a true artist. I don't mind paying a lot because the outcome is amazing. Worth every penny!!!! read more

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Henry is an artist! He did my nails after I got engaged and again today for my wedding tomorrow! Katie and Vy are also very good and gave my toes a much needed pedicure. read more

This place probably has good ratings for acrylics. My regular mani pedi is actually one of the worst I've ever had. My sister and I both got them done and our nails are sloppy and they chipped the day of. Really nice people. But they're awful with polish. Photos below are from 2 days after I got them done read more

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After coming here for my first time, I changed my weekly nail salon and started coming here instead. The nail services are awesome, I always leave with nails & designs im in love with. Gels actually stay on two weeks or more and my pedicure is always enjoyable. 10/10 recommend! Plus, the America's got talent and X factor videos are entertaining (: read more

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Cute Nail Salon! I am so happy that I found Designer Nails Studio on Yelp. I came in for the first time before my bikini fitness competition to get my nails done. Henry and Katie are so nice and welcoming. I got a mani/pedi and I felt so pampered! They have so many color options it was hard for me to decide what I wanted to do for my nails. There is a private parking lot shared with the other businesses and plenty of spaces. The salon is very clean and spacious. Other clients also seem to enjoy their experience as well. Make sure you check in on Yelp if it's your first time so you can get the 10 percent off discount they offer! Also, CASH ONLY FOR TIPS!!! I hope this review helps you decide on where to get fabulous nails in the Studio City area! :) read more

Designer nails studio is the most pleasant experience I have ever had getting my nails done. Henry and his team are amazing and very kind. The designs are incredible and he puts so much into his artwork! You have to go check out their Instagram @designernailsstudio I am in love with my coffin shape! I had them fixed from square, these are mine this time color # OPI 114 read more

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I love this place! Everyone is so friendly, the services are great and my nails look amazing! Vee and Kim did my mani/pedi and I was treated like a princess! I have found my new nail salon. I recommend this place for anyone looking to have best nails ever! read more

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What a great place! I was on my way back from Burbank airport heading home to Santa Monica when I decided on the spur of the moment to try and find a place to get a gel manicure since mine were in desperate need of getting redone. I did go on yelp to see what was available in my general location and I came upon Designer Nails. I got a fantastic gel mani (with awesome nail art design by the owner who is a great artist) and a luxurious mani/pedi with a scrub, mask, hot towel, callous removal, extended massage The Works!!! I wasn't rushed out of there and my nails look amazing. I highly recommend Designer Nails for the great service and super friendly people! I am sure I will drive back here from Santa Monica just to get my nails done here again! Plus I am excited to know that if I ever need custom nail art done they can do it! Definitely a gem of a place! read more

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Horrible horrible arrogant man! Henry is rude, stuck up, and acts nice at first but treats his customers badly. My poor wife was only 5 minutes late and he said she was too late and should reschedule and he yelled at her abs made her cry. read more

One of the only salons that would even do the nail art I wanted (rose quartz/Himalayan salt mani). Henry is super talented and pretty much knows how to do any nail art/trend out in the market right now. Staff is nice. It was expensive but you get what you pay for and I'm not super familiar with nail art prices. $5 per nail for this kind of design, which I learned is called "marble." If you need nail art done don't hesitate to book with Henry! read more

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Today, I was a depressed mess and Henry changed all of that. He took so much time and care to make my nails such a master piece that i literally don't want my nails to grow because I love them so much. But then again I can't help but be excited for what else Henry has in store for me. I have finally found the nail salon that I can commit to, thank you so much for making me so happy. Your work is so impeccable and I am in love with your artistey read more

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Henry and the rest of the ladies are awesome! I've been to various other nails salons and no one has done my nails as nicely as they so here. Henry is so talented and a great artist! It's always a treat when I get to come here! read more

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I came here on Thursday and today is Sunday. I got a gel manicure and the top coat of my nails are already chipping and have a huge crack on my ring finger. For a gel mani and a regular pedi I paid $75 bucks- so not worth it for them to only last 4 days!! Edit: I forgot to mention that they charged me $1 for water and $1 for using a credit card. Just as an FYI- it is illegal in the state of California to charge a credit card fee- California Civil Code Section 1748.1(a) prohibits retailers from imposing a surcharge on customers who pay with a credit card, but allows them to offer discounts for cash or check. read more

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Katie did an amazing job!!! Exactly what I wanted and I'm so happy with the results!!! I highly recommend her, she's AMAZING and super friendly!!:) read more

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So happy to have found this place. It's so luxurious and the staff are so friendly. This has definitely become my new go to nail salon. I'm so happy with how my nails turned out! read more

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I had such a positive experience at designer nails studio! I am extremely picky and manicures are always so stressful because I have to correct the technician on the shape constantly. Nobody likes to do that so it was such a relaxing experience to just sit back and not worry. I got my manicure from Henry and he is not only extremely detail oriented and talented but he is also so kind and great to talk with. Wendy did my pedicure and she was meticulous and gave a great foot and calf massage. I will absolutely be coming back and sending all my friends here! Also, if anyone has a negative review on here just trust me when I say, they are just a negative Nancy who likes spending their time leaving mean reviews on small businesses pages during a pandemic simple because they actually just hate their life. Disregard their opinion:) All the staff was sweet & fun & just want you to get exactly what you want. Wish I could give more stars! read more

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This is the best place to get gel snd sns mani pedi. I love Katie. She's so meticulous and very detailed. She has the best personality. The owner does spectacular nail art with great detail including beautiful crystals The place is super clean. Very relaxing and friendly. The best place in LA to get your nails done. The prices are normal read more

Unfortunately I didn't read the other reviews prior to going there. Terrible customer service. All I asked was to have the same manicurist to do my mani&Pedi and they were so rude saying that's not possible, they had other appts.It wasn't true and so they only allowed a Pedi. I should've walked out when they said the customer can't have what they want. Then they over charged for a pedicure. Will I NEVER go there again. read more

STAY FAR AWAY!!!!!!! I never give one star reviews, but I will say this is the most unprofessional and truly UNSANITARY salon I've ever been to. My girlfriend and I were hoping to pamper ourselves so we stopped by here before going out for the evening. The main male nail tech was so aggressive, very rude, and quite honestly SO BAD AT DOING NAILS. He even cut my cuticle so bad I bled for 20 minutes. You know what he did to solve the bleeding? He put a drop of nail glue in the cut!!!! I wish I was making this up. They never cleaned the tools. This place has a strange smell. The floors are dirty. Half of their equipment doesn't work. If you want to get INFECTIONS and DISEASES this is your place! After this horrific manicure I politely asked for discount, mind you, IM STILL BLEEDING. The man instantly starts yelling, screaming, and demanding I get out of his store. This place is a joke and it won't take long for it to be shut down. STAY. AWAY. read more

My wife introduced me to this spot she's really picky when it comes to her nails, and she absolutely loves this place she dragged me along to get a pedicure. I was reluctant because I'm not into sitting and waiting for hours while I get a quick pedicure. Thankfully and to my surprise they off many different pedicure service I record the luxury pedicure for anyone tagging along while there girl gets her nails done. My feet never have felt better Katie and Henry are amazing. I have been back regularly and many of there staff has taken care of me and all are great. Girls, if you want your nails as nice as my wife's defiantly go here! And guys if your stuck along definitely try there services you won't be disappointed in fact you will be asking your wife every time(specially if she pays for you lol) she goes to tag along! Great location 100 stars if I could! read more

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Henry is the absolute best! If you want custom nail designs definitely come here. Their instagram is @designernailsstudio

This place is very nice! They were able to book an appointment for me day-of and I did not have to wait upon my arrival. They do put a bit of pressure on you to choose gel polish vs regular, but it is their specialty (I personally prefer plain colors with regular polish). Its been about two weeks since my appointment and my nails are still intact and look nice. I will be returning. read more

This was my first time getting acrylic nails and it was a great experience! Henry helped me figure out exactly what I wanted and made me feel super comfortable. I got my nails done for my carnival themed engagement party, so I wanted something bright and colorful! It is a bit pricey but it is an art. I ended up getting glow in the dark pink nails. They turned out so beautifully. I'm getting so many compliments on them. I'll definitely be coming back again. read more

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My sister and I walked in on labor day and they graciously accepted us as their last services of the day. And lucky us! Henry and all the other ladies who helped us were lovely! My sister gets this ingrown nail in her toe that usually has her in so much pain but get artist removed it and I didn't hear my sister gasp in pain once.! That's huge yall! Also! A huge shout out to Henry for his FANTASTIC nail design! Ombre French and 2 marble nails that SLAY!! you are our new spot! read more

Awesome salon! I walked in today to get my nails done for the first time since covid hit. (you can only imagine how bad my calluses were!) and they really took care of me at this salon. Parking is super easy too as the place is situated in a strip mall. read more

I found this place on Instagram @designernailsstudio when looking for a new nail tech in the LA area.. I've been coming here now for the past 6 months and I absolutely love it! The place is clean and well kept. Everyone who works here is timely and extremely friendly. If you're looking to get good nail designs in the area, Henry who works here does great designs. 10/10 recommend! read more