I always have a great experience here! Been coming here for about 3 years and they've always been able to handle any crazy design I come with. Kim is very talented, and the receptionist is also so sweet and welcoming!! Thank you for my lovely birthday nails today!!! read more

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I had such a lovely experience here last week! The woman at the front desk with the amazing, vivid hair was so kind (apologies I didn't catch her name). She was incredibly accommodating, and her wonderful phone manner was actually what made me want to book in the first place. First impressions are everything! I booked an appointment with Nina after a recommendation from my sister-in-law who has been seeing her for a while, and I am so glad I did. Nina was fantastic. She really listens, has great attention to detail, and is very gentle. I can't wait to return! read more

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Try finding a different spot. I've been here multiple times only because of the convenience and I'm a regular at their other location, but this place consistently falls short. Every visit I leave slightly disappointed, wishing I had just made the 40+ minute drive to the Gloss Nail Spa in Pasadena instead. French tips are a hit or miss, but mostly a miss. On two separate occasions, both my girl and I had our gel extensions pop off within a day or two. The staff is nice enough that we kept giving it another chance, but the nail techs seemed distracted while working and even came off rude when I asked for a correction. Sure enough, a day or two later her nail fell off anyway. Still on the hunt for a reliable salon in the area. This one is not it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

I wanted to write a review today Dec 09, 2025 due to an incident that had happened between a customer and the front desk lady. I wanted to go ahead and write this because the rude customer kept on threatening this business that she would write a bad Yelp review because they didn't agree to do a color change for her manicure for FREE (I know, kind of ridiculous to even ask) she insisted something was wrong with the nail polish supposedly, so she wanted a full color change.. but yeah we know that's BS. So I went on ahead to write before her. I've been coming to Gloss Nail Spa for over 5 years now and never had once had a bad experience with them. I only go here because their pricing is very affordable and the service is great. My gel pedicure even lasts for approx about 2 months without chipping or anything. My nail tech that I usually ask for is Lucy, but if she's not there, I don't mind the other techs at all! Love getting the 10'minute massage also! read more

there's nothing i hate more than paying a premium for a sloppy service. $60 for a basic mani pedi with regular polish and the lady (helen) cut one of my toe nails about half the size of the rest, when i asked for it to be fixed she got upset and did a very messy job of evening them out. she also tried to gaslight me into saying it was my fault for asking for them short, obviously i wanted them short & EVEN, not one super short one and the rest regular short. i've truly never had a worse pedi in my life. to add insult to injury, she was so annoyed that she rushed through painting my nails to get rid of me so they're full of dust and look all streaky. needless to say, i will not be going back to a salon that has no quality control of nail techs. getting your nails done is a luxury and the service should reflect that. read more

had an amazing experience & great service! definitely recommend if you're looking for great nails special thank you to the receptionist amaris read more

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Oooooooof. I have been going to Gloss in Silver Lake for the past few months for Gel X extensions. The first two times were great. This last time..... the bonder/builder material was not cured all the way and RIPPED MY NAILS OFF after 3.5 weeks. Photos below . read more

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I made an appointment for Gel-X and a regular pedicure, but when I arrived I changed it to a regular gel manicure with cat eye. Before starting, I specifically asked for pricing because I had heard mixed reviews about unexpected charges. I was quoted $60 for the manicure ($45 gel + $15 cat eye) and $35 for the pedicure. Based on that, I agreed and sat down. However, when it was time to pay, I was charged $80 for the manicure instead of the quoted $60. When I questioned it, they said I had received builder gel. While I did previously have builder gel on my nails, I never asked for it during this visit and was not told they would be adding it or that it would increase the price. The staff insisted it was my responsibility to say I didn't want builder gel and claimed I had requested it again, which is not true. At no point did they confirm any price changes or explain that an additional service was being performed. To their credit, they eventually reduced the extra $20 charge to $10. However, I'm mainly upset about how this was handled. I was made to feel like the situation was my fault, even though I had clearly asked for upfront pricing to avoid this exact issue. If the pricing had been clearly communicated, I have had no problem paying an extra $20. The issue wasn't the cost, it was the lack of transparency and the poor customer service. Between the miscommunication, lack of price clarity, and how the situation was handled, I won't be returning. read more

I went to Gloss for the first time last year and honestly wasn't happy with the hard gel manicure I received. The nail shape wasn't great, and when I came back a day or two later to fix some chips, the wait time was really long and the whole experience felt inconvenient--so I didn't return. Recently, I decided to give Gloss another try, and I'm so glad I did. I've been twice in the last couple of months and am already planning to go back next week for another mani-pedi. The service has been great, the menu options are amazing, and my nails have looked perfect every time. I currently have some grow-out, but not a single chip, and my nails are strong, and doing well versus at my last salon, with the hard gel, for some reason, my nails were really weak at breaking. I even brought my husband along for a mani-pedi last time (he usually hates them because other places have hurt him before), and he actually enjoyed it this time. The only minor downside is that you have to pay for valet parking, but they do validate for half, so it's not too bad. read more

Receptionist had her AirPod in wasn't paying attention. She told me I could wait half an hr for the nail tech I requesting. I said that was fine. I saw the nail tech leave, when I asked the receptionist she said she told me she that was her last client. She saw me waiting and never said anything, didn't offer another nail tech, I could tell she just really didn't care 7/28 @ 5P read more

Nina did my gel x chrome french tip and i LOOOOOVE them - she was so professional and fast! very impressed 10/10 - will definitely be back read more

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2 stars only because the man who did my pedicure did such a great job. I would give him 5 stars if it was just him. He was gentle and the finished result is great. But the woman that did my manicure was so aggressive and the job was so rushed. The nails aren't of painted entirely but the WORST part from my service was how much she nipped my cuticles. I didn't notice until after, I was feeling so much discomfort. My cuticles are raw and one was even bleeding. I'm putting neosporin on them every few hours just to cope with it. Really wanted to love this place because of its fair prices and proximity to me. I guess I'll keep looking. read more

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Nick did my builder gel set perfectly!!! Very happy with my set and I plan to return :p very clean and welcoming establishment and all at a fair price! read more

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Lucy is fabulous. She is my absolute favorite nail technician. I've been coming here for a little while now and I've had some great service but really the service that I received from Lucy has been excellent. She is very, very attentive and very sweet. She enjoys chatting with clients. She doesn't chat too much. She also has been great about providing me information about my nail health. Also, she always does such a wonderful job with my daughter. My daughter has extremely sensitive skin on her feet so she takes extra care when she works on my daughter. I really appreciate that about her and her. She usually receives the heaviest tips from me. read more

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Always an incredible job. I love my nails every time every single person on this team is so quick efficient, hard-working, and kind. read more

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I don't come to Gloss very often, but I always found them reliable and my basic pedicure always looked and felt amazing. Today I came in with my sister who was treating me for my birthday. For the first time ever there was an upsell offer (big red flag) and unfortunately the pedicure was barely the service I've always received at Gloss. The finished product looks like I could have done it at home. Extremely disappointed. I'd rather they change the basic pedicure price, instead it was barely a service. I'll look for another salon. read more

great service, cute salon, nice vibe :) Cute nail art as well. easy to book and come last minute read more

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Finding parking is nearly impossible, receptionist was not friendly and neither was the nail tech. I got a fresh set and had 3 broken nails on the first 1.5 week. read more

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Had to leave a review after visiting Gloss with my mom today. This is going to be our new go-to spot. We had regular pedicures and gel manicures. The service was incredible, both of our nail techs were kind, attentive, and did an amazing job. We had an add-on where we got hot towels on our legs and wax masks for our feet - totally worth it! Completely loved the whole experience. Highly recommend if you need your nails done! read more

That place has gone down the drain. Last visit nothing seemed hygienic. I don't know if they sanitize their tools before loading them on the cart, but before they used to open them in front of you. And the people working there keep talking to each other in their native language. So unprofessional. Reminds me of the Angela Johnson sketch. read more

I am extremely disappointed with this nail salon. My first visit was wonderful, which is why I decided to return and even brought along two friends to share what I thought was a hidden gem. Unfortunately, my recent experiences have been the complete opposite. I paid $70 for a hard gel manicure, only to have it chip the same day. I had to drive 45 minutes back the next day to have it redone--something that should never happen at this price point. Hoping it was just a one-time issue, I decided to give the salon another chance and came back for a pedicure. That visit was even worse. The technician was rude, roughly yanked my foot, the water was cold, and there was no remote for the massage chair. To top it off, I paid $50 for a pedicure polish that also chipped the very same day, just like my manicure. The prices here are outrageous considering the poor quality and service. What you get does not justify the cost. Sadly, this salon has gone from a place I was excited to recommend to one I would strongly caution others to think twice before spending their money. read more

I've never had such a rushed & improperly done nail service in my life, and unfortunately, it shows. I had Mia as my manicurist today, and while she was friendly, the experience felt incredibly hurried. She started drilling the gel off my nails at such a rapid pace that it stressed me out how quickly she was grabbing my hands. Typically, after drilling, any remaining gel should be soaked off, but she skipped that step entirely. I prefer my nails short, but she only trimmed the middle, leaving the sides uneven. She barely filed them--maybe for a second on each finger--so there are still jagged edges. Then, she applied just one single coat of gel without addressing my cuticle bed at all. No trimming, no care--nothing. She quickly applied some lotion, said "bye," and that was it. The entire service lasted maybe 15 minutes, if that. It took me longer to iron my clothes and get dressed this morning than to get a full gel removal with new polish applied. The girl next to me (who sat down at the same time) was still on step 1 or 2 for her gel manicure whereas I was completely done. For comparison, my usual salon (which is closed today for why I didn't just book my service there) takes about an hour and 15 minutes and applies around six coats of polish, ensuring a thorough and well-done manicure. I feel like I completely wasted $48 with the tip (plus $5.25 for valet) especially since I now need to get my nails redone. I'm not sure if this rushed treatment was because I'm a guy thinking I wouldn't notice the service steps that were not completed (I'm in the beauty industry myself) or if they simply didn't want to do a proper job, but either way, I'm really disappointed. I was hoping to relax, enjoy the service, and possibly find a new go-to nail salon in my area. If you appreciate quality nail care, be aware that this place seemed more interested in rushing through the appointment than providing a proper service. read more

So this is just an update. I went here for Apres nail extensions on 12/18 This review is being written on 12/27... First of all I've had issues before my hair was getting caught in my nails as I run my hands through my hair. The lamps on the walls were SUPER dusty and they had the AC or fan running so my nails had to keep getting buffed and re-painted because of this issue... DUST YOUR WALL LAMPS you guys... This will save time and I rather not have the paint buffed off all to have only the top coat reapplied... The dust kept on falling onto my nail creating a bumpy and messy unclean look. Now one week in and all my nail beds catch on to my hair while washing or just fluffing up my hair. Then another nail is already peeling upwards -_- (see picture for details) All my nails are starting to peel upwards -.- apress nails normally last me up to a month to month and half. Def come here for paint Not for apres gel extension nails. read more

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Gel pedicure is $55 with callus removal which is not that bad but I'll say it's on the cheaper side for a reason. Literally felt like they JUST painted my nails and that was it. Most places that I've been to give a massage, scrub you real good with the exfoliator, and even rub your legs but i didn't get that with my pedicure. The callus removal is an extra $10 which i know is extra but they didn't tell me, they didn't even have hot towels which i feel like is bare minimum. Didn't offer ANY add ons to my pedicure or even asked what type i wanted, nor did they ask if i wanted water which i feel like is also basic common curtesy for salons. I was in & out in less than 20 mins which really felt like a rip off. There's definitely better salons out there. Would not come back. read more

Nina is the absolute best nail tech! She's been slaying my nails for 3 years now! Highly recommend her at this nail spa! read more

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Henry is very fast and efficient. my first color choice wasn't what I pictured and he re did my gel nails quickly to what I wanted. Great gel mani read more

My husband got a bad chemical burn on his leg when getting a pedicure here. They left the acid on his leg for the entire mani pedicure and he left with it still on until the pain grew so intense he went back to ask what they did. It's an ugly scar now My experience: I've gone here only a few times and once I got a manicure with gel and I noticed that my right thumb had a large lint trapped in gel. If I didn't notice it before I left, she would've let me leave with it read more

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I've been here a couple times, 1/3 of the time they've actually been nice but ONLY because the girl helping out was Hispanic. It's 2025, and people still assume folks may not have money based of their skin tone. Especially a young black girl, she's extremely nice to yt folks but the moment any other brown skin person walks in her whole demeanor changes. I can pay 200 for a service and STILL leave a tip (which I have, even been cut in the process) but why should I when the times I've been serviced I've felt not only discriminated but treated poorly than other clients? Now, the nail techs, you might be at a time crunch for whatever reason, you're the customer you are paying for a service they HAVE to live up to it. Again, 2/3 times I've been here they will be doing my nails and talking to their peers which isn't the problem, the problem is when they COMPLETELY stop to talk, and this is continually happening Never coming back. read more

Had a nice experience at this salon for gel mani regular pedi. People watching was good vibes were nice. Then, the gel mani chipped on my thumb by the time I got home and starting the next day, the gel polish peeled off every nail except pinkies within one week - I was NOT picking them off. Most came off in one piece. Below I could see my cuticles were not trimmed well and could feel roughness on the nails which I'm guessing is why it peeled. Ive never had anything like that happrn. What a waste on the mani but the pedi lasted for a month. read more

I've been coming here for years and usually leave with cute nails and a calm heart - but today? Not so much. They were 20 minutes late with zero apology (time is money, babe), there was an unhoused person camped out in the waiting area (no shade, but maybe someone should've managed the situation), and the manager had the customer service energy of a soggy rice cake. Sad day for Gloss - I miss when it felt more polished, literally and figuratively. read more

Great nail salon! Kaylee and Natalie did my nails and my friend's, and I absolutely loved it. Kaylee was always asking if she was doing okay, and both of them were really intentional with making our nails look nice. There was complimentary water, and overall great experience. read more

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Do NOT go to Karen. Updating my previous 1 star review to 3 because management reached out and made it right, so thank you for fixing the customer service issue. I've only gone to Karen for years so I can't speak for the other techs. Maybe they're great. Karen will be rude and rushed and destroy your natural nails because she wants to get through as many clients as possible for the day. I took 6 months to regrow my natural nails and came back in - She destroyed them in one go all because she didn't want to wait to soak them off the right way. They're so thin I cant even touch anything without them bending. Karen's gel paint job was also horrendous. When I got home, everything started rippling because she didn't wait long enough between layers. She also called me names under her breath because she thought I couldn't speak Chinese. read more

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Underrated for waxing!! Have started coming here for my eyebrows for fast/good service.

My girl Karen is always giving me the best nails and by now I think she knows my taste better than I do. I try to explain an idea and she is so cooperative to execute. I don't have photos of all the different styles we have done over the years but here are some. She is a master at making the best flames if you are looking for that or something fun. read more

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Prices for a normal gel x set are reasonable compared to other places closer to DTLA. Staff is friendly and they almost always take walkins

Love love love! Nina has been my go to person and she does not disappoint. Her precision is everything. Love my Bachelorette nails! Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Not very happy with the outcome of my nails. This was my 2nd time here. Had an amazing experience the first, so I wanted to return. I had someone different assigned to me today. I was called in to come in earlier since they had some cancellations, so I arrived an hour earlier. I was not seated until 15 minutes later. Thankfully, I had no plans for the rest of the day, but was a bit disappointed as it was past my appointment time. The nail technician was kind, but I wished she would have been honest if she was not confident in being able to do this design. I showed her the image and she was a bit hesitant. I did ask her to try and blend the colors better as it was very visible how uneven the ombre was, but she seemed to give up after a few tries. Since I was sat much later than my appointment time, the salon was about to close for me to ask if I could possibly get it fixed on the same day. --- 5/9/22 Update: Reached out by the person who runs their Instagram after having to contact them. Will come in this weekend to receive a fix. Will update this review once the service is done. 5/14/22 Update: No note was taken of me coming in for a fix and that getting different design would be okay. They specified in the DMs that their usual policy is that it had to be the same design, but I asked if it was okay to get a different one, and they said it would be fine. I had to show my DMs to the receptionists and explain the situation. I was still charged. Wish the communication was better on the back-end.. Don't think I'm coming back, unfortunately. 5/14/22 Update: Had to DM them on Instagram again to explain what happened at the salon. They apologized for not taking note despite saying they would and gave me a refund. read more

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I paid 70 for these and I don't think they look good I think the nail salon just tried to get me in and out without caring about the quality of their work. read more

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I hesitate to say this because I don't want to let anyone in on the secret but.. Karen is the best! She is kind, professional, and quick without making you feel rushed. She always creates masterpieces from the random pictures I bring in for inspiration. She's absolutely amazing and a true gift to the salon. read more

Everyone here is sweet and talented. Front desk girlies are the best. I've been a regular for several years and Henry is my go-to! I highly recommend. read more