I could not recommend this nail salon enough!! i have been coming to Gloss Nails for years and they are all so kind, patient and talented. I always leave with such beautiful nails that I get complimented on constantly. Tracy did this set! she was incredible! Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a fresh set at gloss nails spa! read more

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My go-to nail salon. My only complaint is that I've never successfully been a walk-in--which, honestly, tells you everything you need to know. These ladies stay booked and busy for very good reason. Make an appointment, treat yourself to all the extras, and prepare to briefly forget every problem you've ever had. The massage chairs alone could convince me to make some questionable financial decisions. And the nails? Always flawless. No streaks, no chips, no surprises--just consistently beautiful work every single time. I've been coming here for years and somehow still leave wondering why I don't book my next appointment before I even walk out the door. A neighborhood gem. If you can get in, you're lucky. If you remembered to make an appointment, you're smarter than me. read more

I've been coming to Gloss Nail Spa for 14 years and have loved being a loyal customer. Their technicians are lovely and my nails always look their best thanks to their expert care. Both locations are great and have the same high quality. No matter what I ask for, their technicians always try their best to accommodate the style or art. The cost is reasonable for the services they offer and I never feel pushed into spending more money. Give them a try and see the difference for yourself! read more

One of the best nails salons I have visited. I started coming here over a year ago so I'm late on my review. I like it becuse they do a really good job, they use high quality products, their prices are very reasonable, and they do a good job in a very timely manner. I don't have to worry about spending 3 hours in the salon or getting out quick and my nails no lasting at all. Parking is conveniently located across street and it's not expensive ( like $2 dollars) The staff is really nice and attentive. You won't be disappointed. I wouldn't go to get anywhere else. read more

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I needed very specific nail artwork for a brand photoshoot I have coming up - Olivia was incredible! Such precision, patience & attention to detail. I highly recommend her & will most definitely continue to have my nails cared for by her. read more

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Gloss Pasadena has the best nail artist in town, Ruby! This place is so accommodating and clean. Lovely calm atmosphere and the staff is amazing all around. I keep traveling from the west side to Pasadena just to get my mani pedis here. Highly recommend! read more

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Ive been here so many times over the years and every girl there is an artist. I always have the craziest ideas and they never flinch. Make sure to make an appointment because they are always busy and for good reason. read more

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This is a 3-Star nail salon. I called yesterday for a hard gel manicure and was able to get in same day. The nail tech obviously prioritizes speed, not a refined manicure. I've never seen a nail tech move so fast in my life: so if you're in a rush and can settle for a so-so manicure, you may actually like it here. However, precision was sacrificed for speed. My manicure looks nice from a far, but up close: the gel polish doesn't properly cover corners, there are layers from where the tech did not cover the whole nail bed with the second coat so it looks uneven. I would have felt worse about this if the price wasn't lower than I had been paying elsewhere. There were 3 other issues during my appointment: firstly it was painful when the tech took a nail file block to prep my nail beds for gel, her speediness caused her to scratch the skin above my cuticle repeatedly with the file block without caution. Secondly, when I confirmed I wanted a neutral pink she brought two bottles out and swatched both bottles on my fingers to show me the color. I told her it was too warm toned pink, and asked, "do you have anything cooler?" She got up to grab the color books for the first time in the appointment and she handed it to me haphazardly. Her movement caused the book to bump into my nails - at that point they were filed and prepped for gel so I believe it was really inconsiderate and could have risked breaking my nail. I didn't understand why she had to rush that hand-off. Thirdly, when she swatched those first two bottles she never removed the gel until after I looked through the color books. This led to me accidentally swiping a nail on my slacks and I got gel on my pants :( Overall, the nail tech put minimal thought into my experience, her priority was unquestionably speed, and for the price, the final product was just Okay. 3/5 stars, I don't plan to return unless I feel like paying less for nails but honestly it's just not worth it. read more

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Took me quickly for a Saturday walk in despite being very busy. Waiting area was comfy. There's candy and even Oreos to snack on while you wait. Diana was friendly and helpful. Everyone was helpful in helping me decide between gel X vs builder gel even comparing prices for me. The only cons: -had some gel on my hands but I was able to peel it off easily enough -limited sparkly polish and I'm a sucker for sparkly polish. read more

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Gloss Nail Spa in Pasadena is my happy place and the service and quality of the work is exceptional! Liz, Mimi & Jane always go above and beyond with kindness, talent, and making this a beautiful relaxing experience! The quality of my nails and the beautiful nail art is so gorgeous, I am always getting compliments! The salon is clean, bright and friendly with complimentary beverages, occasional snacks and a staff of talented and lovely nail artists who will elevate your relaxing experience!Gloss Nail Spa is the best place and I highly recommend it! read more

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I appreciated how the young ladies explained how my chosen procedures works after I was a little confused between the Hot Nail procedure and the beautiful Cat Eye Nail process. This has been a very good Nail Experience. read more

Ruby did so amazing in my nails. I never do designs. This is the first time and she freaking killed it! read more

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I travel here from the San Fernando Valley during rush hour, they're THAT good!!! All the techs are phenomenal but my favorite is Joyce! They pay attention to the little things, match any colors/styles/designs, and treat you so well. Much love, Gloss Nail Spa! read more

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I've been coming here for a while and always have a great experience! Tracey is my go-to for manicures--she's amazing, efficient, and incredibly sweet. For pedicures, Ann is the best. She has the patience of an angel and always does a wonderful job. Both of them are talented, professional, and make every visit enjoyable. Highly recommend! read more

Have I left a review for Gloss before? If not I'm surprised! I've been coming here for years and have always left happier than I could have imagined. The space is cute and clean. The staff is super friendly (especially the lovely woman who manages the front desk with the stunning red hair- sorry I'm forgetting your name right now!) and seem to have fun eachother. They always cycle in new colors and snacks at the check-in counter. The list goes on! Most importantly, every tech is HIGHLY skilled. I usually go to Nikki for manicures, but have been absolutely floored by Kim and Ruby's work when she's not available. I'll come here forever even though I've moved a little further away. I can't speak highly enough of everyone at Gloss! Thank you for all the years of wonderful work, ladies! read more

Excellent service. I felt well taken care of. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a nail salon!

Amazing service!!! Not only are all the employees very nice but the nails ALWAYS turn out well. The design I chose was complicated but it turned out exactly as I wanted. Highly recommend read more

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Diana is awesome and very quick. Did the exact design I requested under an hour. Will be back! read more

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Used to go to the silver lake one which was nice but in love with this location. They never say no to anything you want and happy vibes all around, especially front desk, best of all, prices are so nice that I can afford to come back. read more

Still going to Gloss 2 years later each month and still a great experience. I've started requesting Ruby to do my nails the last year or so just because she's SO talented at designs (and also super friendly). read more

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i love gloss!! Ruby is amazing. She literally can do any design on the planet!go and visit you won't regret

About a month ago I came in for a simple gel pedicure. When the tech (Sally) sat down and started using the grinder to remove the previous color. She was distracted and talking to another tech and ground my big toe nail to paper thin. She realized her mistake, and didn't even mention it to me. I briefly saw it at the moment, but since she didn't acknowledge me I thought it was fine. She then went and got the liquid nail remover and put it on the rest of my toes. Now a month later my nail is so thin it ripped down the middle all the way down to my skin and I now barely have a toe nail. This is unprofessional and negligent. I have to pay the price (and pain) of her mistake. Be careful who you choose to see here, not all techs have the ability (or concern) to care about their work. read more

My mom, sister, and I love this salon! Gloss nails spa is the absolute best. They have great service, very friendly staff, they're super efficient, and do amazing nail art. I'm always amazed at how great the nail quality is and how they're able to perfectly, quickly complete the nail i want. This is the only place I go when I want to get my acrylics down perfectly. I love the vibe and I couldn't imagine coming anywhere else. I always leave the salon with a big smile and feeling more beautiful because of the nails. I canned recommend this place enough! read more

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me and my sister have been coming here since october of last year! we absolutely love their service so much!

Had a sister date here recently and we were pleasantly surprised! We were accommodated as walk-in's, walked through the process, and seated. My sister was very happy with the result which is the reason for the 5/5. There's like an infinite number of colors and designs you can do so you can let your imagination run wild. It is on the pricier side so be prepared! We were not told up front how much it would cost for the design my sister chose so the final bill was a surprise. :) it was worth it seeing my sister light up the way she did, so didn't mind paying. read more

the nail tech was very gentle and my nails turned out just like the inspo pic. very good service and friendly people

I love how precise the nail techs are, they will help you find the color from your inspo. read more

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I dont usually write reviews, but I had to this time. I highly recommend Diana! She does my Gel-X perfectly every time. I've never had such a great experience with my nails before. She's also fast, efficient, and really listens to what you want I would definitely recommend going to her! read more

Amazing place! Clean and reasonable. I love that they get you in and out no waiting around. Olivia is the best! read more

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Summer is the best!!! I've been going to her for my hard gel manicures for I think about two years now. She always does an incredible job, and my nails last for WEEKS (I'm consistently able to go at least month, but I try to go closer to every three weeks). She recently got a new tool for the hard gel that makes them look even better -- the gel layer is thick and really strong but it somehow LOOKS thin now, and really natural. I also really appreciate that she's gentle on my cuticles, and because she is, my cuticles are so much healthier than before I started seeing her. And if ever break a nail, she fits me in to fix it right away. I've gotten gel pedicures from multiple women here too and they're all consistently great. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been coming to this salon since 2023--probably around 20 times total--and my experiences have always been hit or miss. Sometimes the service is great, other times not so much. Unfortunately, after my most recent visit, I think it's time to move on and find a new salon in Pasadena. I booked my usual gel manicure and pedicure, but suddenly had acrylic nails being glued onto my natural nails! I immediately told my tech that I didn't want acrylics (they just don't fit my lifestyle), but she insisted it was "too late" and that it's what I asked for--even though I've been a regular here and always request a simple gel manicure. I didn't want to argue, so I reluctantly let her continue. The biggest disappointment was how my natural nails were handled underneath. Instead of being filed smoothly, they were cut in a jagged, uneven way and not shaped properly before applying the acrylics. Now when you look underneath, I have sharp, rough edges where my real nails were left unfinished. It's honestly just sloppy work for a salon I've trusted for so long. Sorry gloss, I think it's time for me to move on. read more

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Good! I like it here a lot they are kind and clean and Ashley is my fave. I also like Nikki and it's in old town

Came in for a walk-in pedicure on a Wednesday evening. It was a bit busy but they got me in very quickly. The location itself is very clean and the aesthetic is very calming and nice. Ashley was great and her massage was amazing! I would definitely recommend! read more

One of the most awful experiences that I had. First of all they didn't let me to choose my nail polish normally, were rushing me, didn't give a possibility to really think and decide. They did super poor job in manicure, the nail polish cracked on the second day, my nails were never look so bad. The shape, the manicure, the way she put on polish, awful, not worth a price. The workers cannot speak proper English and also gossiping between each other, which is making staying there absolutely disgusting read more

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Update: The reason why I'm even updating this is because after my Valentine's Day nails fiasco, the manager did reach out and tried to fix it by giving me a week to come back and have my nails redone. Unfortunately, I was unable to do so for a number of reasons. Also, my most recent visit is telling me that I need to stick to the techs I trust or go back to my nail tech in another city. This past Monday (4/14), I came in after attempting to schedule an appointment and just decided to be a walk-in client. My nails upon entering looked atrocious because they had not been done in two months and two of my nails (both middle fingers) had hairline cracks on the side. I made sure to mention this when I checked in at the front desk and to my nail tech, Jane. Jane reassured me that it can be fixed since I was getting hard gel. Well today proved that was not the case. I noticed that the hairline crack on my middle finger on my left hand appeared again. I haven't done anything or used anything that would cause this. Immediately I called the salon to see what could be done. Only remedy I was offered was to come in and pay for the repair which would be cutting the nail more and replacing it with a gel-x tip for $5-$10. Now if this was a week or two later, that solution would make sense but for it to be less than 3 days, that doesn't sit well with me. For the extra $5-10+, I would be paying for the repair, I could've gotten an entire Gel-X set during my initial appointment on Monday. I'm a little disappointed about this but such is life. I'm going to try and wait until my next appointment and hope one of my usual nail techs is there to do my next set. read more

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Here for an emergency service, my hard gel nail that I got done here 2 weeks ago has completely broken. Not to mention the gel polish I paid extra for was chipping the very next day. This place has the longest wait times honestly. I called for availability in 45 minutes and they asked if I could make it an hour-- sure. I get there an hour later and they have me and 10 other people they told the same time, wait another hour for service! It's okay to say you're not available, but don't waste my time, it's been 2 hours! My nail is broken, it hurts, and I need it fixed, I could have gone somewhere else for the repair in that time. The vibe is nice and color options are unmatched so 2 stars f read more

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I absolutely love gloss nail spa! My friend and I made a reservation day of for Monday afternoon and they were able to squeeze us in for some gel appointments. The entire process (gloss + design) took an hour and it was a really pleasant experience! We showed them the inspo photo of our nails and our nail techs got started right away (I believe I had Hana (?) and my friend Kaylee). Everything was super clean, though they didn't have the exact nail color I wanted (a sparkly orange for Halloween!). Hana (?) was extremely detailed with my nails and I was super happy with them. I paid $55+tip for gel nails with four designs and my friend $85+tip for hard gel with design on each finger. Expect us back for the winter holidays! read more

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I got a Mani Pedi! Everything went really well, the staff is super nice, and detail oriented. Love this place. read more

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I'm so happy I found this nail salon! I work in jewelry so I have to have my nails right ALL the time but getting them done isn't always the most relaxing experience. I've tried many salons in Pasadena but this is the only one l've found (in my opinion) that is good quality work paired with a nice environment. I actually leave feeling like I did some self-care for myself, I feel good, I feel happy with my set. That's all thanks to the lovely, talented women who work at the salon and the environment they cultivate. I've found my nail spot and I recommend It! read more

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Great service and clean salon My nails turned out great and the prices are clear and very reasonable! read more

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