Came here for a gel x manicure. Theresa did a very good job. Loved this salon. It is relaxing and clean. Highly recommend! read more

Hands Down - gel x manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Been coming here for years! And will continue to come! The ladies here do a great job and they are so friendly! They take their time with their pedicure and their foot spa is extremely clean and their seats are also comfy! Parking is a little limited, but that's not a deal breaker. I've only had pedicures here, not manicures. But if I did, I would! read more

I went here with my two close friends to get our manicures and pedicures done a few days before my wedding and it was an amazing experience! Everyone was so friendly, professional and attentive to our needs! I did the powder dip and it was amazing! The chair with the massage feature was a nice touch as well as the gentle hand massages. It was great that the money transaction can be done via Venmo! Definitely worth the visit and highly recommended! read more

So in love with Thy's beautiful nail designs! She never disappoints me. read more

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Went here for the first time the other day, I made an appt and came in for a full set & a pedi, Sophia did my toes and Theresa did my nails and I'm so happy!! They were friendly, time efficient, & very clean, my new go-to nail place read more

Hands Down - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

T as well as all of the staff who work there were completely welcoming!! The store is very clean & sanitary. In the last 24 hours I have received compliments from friends, even people i do not know! I love my nails so much that I have been waving at people non-stop so they can notice my nails! Lol. T took her time (her patience is unbelievable) to do a precise job on my nails. She wanted them to look marvelous & thats exactly what she did! Words nor phrases are able to describe this young lady's talent! No doubt that I will be coming back with my girlfriends !! Thank you so much Hands Down! read more

Hands Down - T did an AMAZING, MARVELOUS, and REMARKABLE job!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

I used to drive down to Pasadena all the time To get my pedicure done. Now that I found Kim I don't have to fight but traffic. She does a great job. And she is very consistent. read more

Excellent service at a pretty salon. It does not smell of chemicals. Has a great massage chair while you get your mani n pedi. Kim and T very courteous and efficient. read more

Tee was the absolute best! I don't usually get my nails often but I will definitely be coming back as often as I can here. I got dip powder with unicorn dust because the next day I had my engagement shoot! It came out perfectly! read more

Hands Down - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

I've been to this salon several times and am always so happy with my nails! The ladies are friendly and kind, and they take their time to be sure the job is done well. Theresa and Cathy are so great. read more

Best experience I've had at a nail salon that I can remember! Monica did my manicure, she was so nice and she did an excellent job! Hanna did my pedicure which also came out spectacular. Tanu did my threading... I had never used threading before, but I will from now on! Especially here, she was so quick, and also sincerely nice as well! All in all I loved this place! From the lighting to decor to the staff! I will definitely be back! read more

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I've gotten my nails done by Tee quite a few times now and she never disappoints! The last time I was in she offered the SNS Powder nail and it lasted me 4 weeks! It left my nails strong and there was no light like with the regular gel. Today I went in and found out they recently got metallic polishes! :) It turned out awesome, Tee always takes her time and does meticulous work. She also mentioned she does foils on your nails too. I'll do that next and keep you updated on how is goes! The whole staff is super friendly and the salon is very clean. I highly recommend Hands Down and Tee or Kim to do your nails (as they are the only two I've had them done it) and they've always turned out well. I would recommend calling to make an appointment although I've been able to walk in before too. read more

Hands Down - Just after she finished the metallic/ iridescent! Sorta hard to get a pic of because of how reflective it is, but its sooo awesome in person - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

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Best nail place I've gone to as of yet. They are so kind and very clean. Christina did my nails and she was so nice and my nails look bomb! read more

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Finally came in as hoped for a shellac manicure. Walked in on a weekday and was services immediately. Again love that they wrap for 10min before removing the gel so that my nails suffer the least damage. Joey was my manicurist and by far the best attention to cuticles I've had (and I've had a lot of gel/shellac manicures). She took the time to curette my nails so that the polish would be flush with the cuticle and very smooth. She was also patient when I kept harassing her about the shape of my nails. This is my first post engagement manicure and I think it was just about perfect! Couldn't be more satisfied. read more

Hands Down - Post engagement shellac! - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Been coming for years! Thy and Kim are the best! I've gotta show of how good these nails look! read more

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Got my nails done by Theresa and I'm super happy! She was very sweet and her technique was very precise. Thank you for a lovely gel manicure! read more

Hands Down - Nails by Theresa - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Came here for the first time a few weeks ago to get acrylic nails. I made an appointment but ended up waiting 30 minutes in the lobby which is annoying but not anything I cant handle or would write a review over. My nail tech was very nice which I appreciated however, she charged me $70 for my very simple nails. She did a dip powder instead of the regular polish but she gave no heads up that the color I chose(just one that they give in the basket) costs more and the nails didnt last very long. $70 is just way too expensive for a college student so unforuntely I wont be back:( read more

Hands Down - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Pros: Friendly staff Nice atmosphere Clean and very nice Large selection of colors Cons: Tried the SNS dip powder big mistake. The color was beautiful but the shape. Full of bubbles and dips. Sadly I need new set. ($50) Update and WARNING!!!! After posting my review I was texted by someone at Hands down apologizing and offering to fix my nails. I was impressed and intended on not only returning but bring my niece for a manicure as well. Until my sister informed me of how our mother was treated when she went in for a gel manicure and pedicure a day or so before. Our mother has RLS which cause her leg muscles to tense up and become painful if in the same position for a long time. Apparently the nail technician was not accommodating or understanding in the least. She sighed loudly and would roll her eyes at my sister if our mother moved multiple times. Which embarrassed our mother and made her feel bad enough to keep apologizing to the nail tech. After hearing this I informed the person who had first contacted me that I would after hearing about the treatment of my mother would not return. That number then text me 14 times. When I did not respond a second number sent an additional 19 text messages. read more

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I found this place on yelp a few months ago and have been impressed each and every time! The place is clean, they carry a variety of great products, and their customer service is spectacular. Highly recommend this place. read more

Hands Down - Awesome Valentine's nails!!! This place has great products and great service! - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

This is my fave spot for a relaxing manicure and pedicure, I like old school service, I guess, I've been to many nail places that don't feel "quiet " or relaxing, for me I get my nails done and toes to feel pampered, and relaxed, also my goodness my nails and toes look amazing when they are done! read more

I have been coming to Tee for a year now and this is the ONLY nail salon I go to! Tee comes up with something creative for my nails every time and the products that are used at Hands Down are top of the line so my nails are strong & healthy. The pedicures are always extremely relaxing. read more

Hands Down - Absolutely in love with my gel with foil nails. Tee does an incredible job every time. This is the only nail spot I come to. - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

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So I've been coming here for two years now and I've never been disappointed! They do such diligent work, the technicians are nice, and the customer service is amazing! read more

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Once again, very pleased with my nails. Decided to try a new color and Teresa did a great job. I even had a nail that was breaking from the corner and she used powder to hold it together. Nails are even and they look very nice. read more

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Love getting my nails done here because they actually last!!! Everyone is so friendly and professional. I see Kim most frequently and she takes her time and doesn't rush! read more

great service and nails, very nice salon, a hidden gem.

Very friendly and willing to accommodate a last min walk in appointment for a pedicure an hour before closing. Jessica and Lan were super sweet and took their time to make sure we received a relaxing and thorough experience. They line the bowls and sterilize their tools. The place is clean and well decorated. read more

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I walked in for a SNS mani and the man who did it rushed it to make sure he could then take in another customer who had an appointment. Never asked what shape I wanted. While he didn't do a bad job overall, he didn't make sure every nail was done correctly and left me with gel stuck all around my thumb nail... I had to go again so they could file it... also, he hurt my cuticules and then was trying to press the skin in with bare hands (which I haven't seen him sanitise) and his dirty nails to prevent it from bleeding and the managed to put gel over it which burned like hell... pretty unsanitary but since I'm not confrontational I didn't say anything but ew ew ew would not recommend!! read more

Hands Down - Butchered my cuticule and pressed the skin down with his long and yellow fingernails... ew (3 days post mani) - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Love this nail salon - very friendly and professional staff and competitive prices. Highly recommended!

Absolutely love this place. They greet you the minute you walk in by name. Always clean and gentle, efficient service. Because of my recommendation, my daughter goes there now. read more

Ask for Kim she is awesome prices are reasonable. They will pamper you until you feel amazing.

My wife and I absolute love Hands Down and we have been coming here for a few years now. We personally love going with Stephanie but they all do amazing work and the owner Tee is very nice as well. read more

Hands Down - Pedicure and manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

I visited the new location at 234 Yale, which opened on January 2nd. "Hands down too". First of all, this salon is absolutely beautiful. Stylish, attractive and definitely clean. The staff is amazing and friendly, and they all speak great English. They make sure you are comfortable throughout the entire process. The salon is a little pricey $32 for gel mani and $32 for pedicure with a student discount. However, for the location and the sophistication of the salon, it is definitely reasonable and worth it!! They have a great selection of gel colors, and are willing to help you find your perfect color. They did get a little busy at one point, but they jumped around to make sure everyone was being helped by someone at all times. Each nail technician that helped me gave me more attention and care than I ever expected. I don't live in Claremont, but I would definitely consider driving back here just to get my nails done again! PLUS their massage chairs are AMAZING. I could sit here for hours. One of the best I've been in! (They have 10 chairs too, which is great for groups!) read more

Completely overpriced Crappy service Mediocre performance I, like other reviewers, have no clue how this nail salon has good reviews. The ladies that work here are SLOW. I had a pedicure and gel manicure done. Ana did my pedicure and it felt great, very relaxing! That was about the only positive part about the whole experience. Tanu did my manicure and she kept getting up and leaving to answer the phone ( her personal cell phone!) and she even took a threading client while she was working on me. That was incredibly annoying. I only came here to try it out and because I work nearby. I regret coming. I will stick to Classy Nail where I would have paid half the price for a far superior product. read more

I had such a pleasant experience with Tee and Christina. I love my nails. I was treated with such kindness and been on decisive was no problem because they helped me choose something that I was incredibly happy with. Thank you so much read more

I loveddddd this place! Very beautiful, very professional, very clean. Joey and Mary are meticulous with their work. Perfect manicures and their spa pedicures are heavenly. Totally worth the price! I will be coming back read more

Hands Down - Great work! - Nail Salons Near Me - Claremont, California

Wow...I'm about to go change all the 5 stars I've left for other nail salons. This place is the place. Wow I was impressed at how natural they make my nails look. I came in with nasty acrylics I got done, they were thick and some nails were not the same size. Krystal made sure to made them look so nice and thin, so natural, sooooo nice. I was so impressed so happy with the end product. Although a bit more expensive for the gel, it didn't hurt because it was so awesome. So amazing. I am so happy. I will be coming back!!! Thanks Krystal, you're the bombbbb! Update: Two of my nails have broken. Maybe too thin isn't a good idea. Some of the gel is chipping off too wtf, this is not what I paid for! read more

Lan is the best!! Sweetest soul and you can tell by the way she massages your feet and legs she enjoys what she does. Best pedicure and whenever I'm in town i will visit with her. read more

Have been coming to this place for several months now. Haven't been disappointed. Tee is great! She is very accommodating to my schedule. Friendly people, good service. Would definitely recommend this place. I usually get the Sns dipping powder, I love it!! Tee does such an amazing job read more

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Completed 1st visit to Hands Down today after searching online for somewhere that didn't have a lot of negative reviews. Came to Hands Down and I said, this is the place to try, and so I did. Was a bit early for my appointment and was ready to sit and wait, but was called to the chair for my pedicure. Hannah was very cordial/charming, a bit on the quiet side, but very thorough and good at her craft. OK, I'm a guy and love being pampered and I was. Hannah took her time and ensured that the service was to my liking. The foot massage was so relaxing. She was gentle with the clipping of the nails and removing the cuticle. I figured, if this was to my liking, might as well get the mani while I'm here. Again, very pleased with the service, staff is really great and friendly. Was able to carry conversations with the ladies next to my station. I've paid for more elsewhere and received less in time and quality of work. Will certainly come back and be a regular customer. Easy to find, lots of parking in spite of the Pie Festival that was going on near the Metro Link. Thanks, Hannah! read more

Not impressed with this salon. The gal that did my mani (natural nail) never asked me what shape I wanted and a day later my cuticles still hurt. I will not be going back. read more