Despite it being my first time doing my nails, I absolutely recommend going here!…read more Pro: They give tips on which type of nails would fit best with the style you are going for! They swapped what was put on TV based on what the customer preference (sealer from calming mountains to AGT (my friend and I a relatively young and we enjoyed and had our eyes on the tv)). It was done fast and clean AND even got pod with my nails at the end! I requested my nails towards a reference photo with some changes and they more than happily complied. Complimentary water! AND they said come back anytime and they fix our nails up! (so sad we don't live in Cali - we are just visiting) Cons: When they did the purple UV light it did hurt a little bit (felt like tiny shots), but they asked if it hurts I said no cus really it hurts for a less than a second! When we went in the building to only have four people working, so I see why their schedule seems compact All throughout a great place I recommend!

Update from last post. I payed 80 for this!…read more It's only been one week since my pedicure, and the gel polish is already peeling and chipping off multiple toes. Gel polish is supposed to last much longer than this. I've attached photos showing the condition after just one week. I'm very disappointed with the quality, especially considering what I paid. 170 total with my Gel-X nails also peeling off

Long filed into my skin and made me bleed…read more There was no customer service attitude with anyone that serviced me unfortunately :( I am a quiet and polite person, I didn't cause a fuss or request anything crazy. I just wanted a plain pedicure and pink and white acrylic, which are services I booked on the website. Everyone who helped me seemed like they'd rather be doing something else. This was my first time here and I was hoping to find a new regular salon so I can have my self care days. My pedicure was just fine, I don't mind an upsell for the massage or callous remover here and there, but I just didn't have the time today. She was incredibly attentive with my cuticles and ingrowns, so I appreciate that very much. That's the only service I am giving stars to. For my nails, I wasn't asked what shape I wanted and when I asked for almond before he started filing, I was met with a sigh and tossing the nail file. My application was uneven, though it took almost 2 hours. There are air bubbles in my pink acrylic as well. My services took forever, I booked for 12:45 and finished at 3:10 for a regular pedicure and acrylic pink and white. The estimated times online are 35 minutes for a pedicure and 1 hour for full set, it was a Tuesday afternoon so the salon was not packed and busy as a weekend morning would be. I lost a majority of my day to waiting here and now do not have enough time to do all of my errands for the day. The prices are very competitive, but I would say the service received reflects that pricing. $25 for regular pedicure and $60 for pink and white acrylic. I think I would only return if I was desperate :(

Very spacious with gorgeous decoration since it is a new store! Front desk is so welcoming,…read morefriendly nail artist, fair price! Came here on a Tuesday night after work, figured I'd be here more often because next door with reasonable work! Silk was her name, and the service she provided was so smooth, with all the patience, my nail came out the way exactly I wanted

I came in during my lunch break expecting I might have to reschedule because I needed a new hard…read moregel set with French tips plus a regular pedicure, and I only had about an hour. I let the gentleman at the front know, and after checking with the technicians, he reassured me they could still take me in. Sam did my manicure and absolutely outdid herself. I've had experiences at other salons where being on a time crunch affects the quality of the work, but that wasn't the case with her at all. She was attentive, detail-oriented, and somehow got everything looking so good without making the service feel rushed. I didn't catch the name of the technician who did my pedicure, but she did a good job as well. Everyone worked together to accommodate me, which I really appreciated. I'm already a regular here because of their great color selection, solid pricing, and amazing staff, but Sam especially deserves the recognition for this set. I almost want to gatekeep this place, but they deserve all the roses. Definitely one of my go-to nail spots!

I've gone here several times and Sam has always done an incredible job on my gel x nail designs!…read more Hailey gave me the signature pedicure and it was such a luxurious experience and she really put so much effort to make sure all my callouses were shaved off!

I called asking if they could do full sets of acrylic with nail art. They said yes. They were…read morewrong. Jay did my nails, at least that's the name on his cart of supplies. He started measure gel x tips and I had to remind him we were doing acrylic. He should have said that he cannot do acrylic because, he cannot do acrylic. It was some of the worst acrylic application I have ever seen in my life. Sloppy, lazy, trash. I should have got up after seeing his acrylic application on my first hand. That's my fault. When he was done filing I asked if he could even out the nails because they were lumpy. He proceeded to make the shape even worse and still lumpy. I asked if I should wash my hands after filing (every shop I have ever gone to in my life has told me to) and he said no. I should have stopped him here too. It took him an hour and a half just to put the acrylic on. At this point I realized he was either talentless or purposely messy my nails up. So I skipped the nail art I asked for and asked just for plain gel polish on top. At the end I told the lady at the front that I hated my nails and showed her and she understood and told me I could come back and have someone else fix them. Initially I accepted the offer but I have since canceled the appointment. I would rather die than trust this shop ever again. If I could give Jay 0 stars I would. Beware, this guy is horrible.

My new go-to spot for getting my nails done! Clean, chic nail place in monterey park. Special…read moreshoutout to Vicky she always gets me right! She's got a great attention to detail and suggests the best for you. There's plenty of parking available and their prices are good. Very welcoming staff!

They were able to fit me in last minute for both mani & pedi! Amazing job. Will keep coming back…read moreagain!

My favorite place to get my nails. Always love coming back to get my nails done here :)read more

Writing a review after 1+ years coming here…read more Andy & Amy are the BEST! I come back every month for hard gel & pedicure and they never disappoint!! Swing by and check them out!

I got my Gel X done by Ella. She's really great at what she does and I'm very satisfied with the…read moreresults!

I think it really depends on who you get to do your nails/toes. Listen .. you wont be sorry if you…read morerequest JESSICA - shes amazing - takes her time do it right - I personally have not had any problems with the front staff - they are just there to check you in or charge you - they dont go out of their way to strike up a conversation which is ok with me -

Hi, I got a pedicure with a cat-eye finish this Saturday. I ran into a few issues, though--it was…read moremy first time, and the woman who attended to me didn't explain all the extra charges. Apparently, she didn't let the polish cure properly under the lamp; I only realized after I'd left that the gel was lifting and felt sticky. I went to your place based on a friend's recommendation, and I live really far away; by the time I realized the situation, I couldn't go back. Now I really don't know what to do, because my nails are going to stay like this and look absolutely terrible. Also I reached out to them personally on their instagram that same day on Saturday and have not gotten a response.

I've been a loyal customer of Kristy's for a long time and spend a lot of money at this salon…read more Unfortunately, Kristy wasn't feeling well today, so another technician named Tony did my daughter's nails. My daughter showed him the inspiration picture before he started, and the final result looked nothing like what she requested. The design was missing several major details, including the white sculpted accents, the flower, the gold embellishments, and the overall quality of the pattern. We came to an agreement were charged $80 for a set that didn't resemble the inspiration. What disappointed me even more was the customer service. When I politely asked if they could fix the nails, I was told they couldn't do anything because my daughter was a last-minute addition and that I would have to wait for my regular nail technician to return. If they weren't able to recreate the design, they should have been honest from the beginning instead of accepting the service and charging full price. As a loyal customer, I expected much better communication and customer service. This experience was extremely disappointing, and I hope management addresses both the quality of the work and how loyal customers are treated. that Kristy was gonna fix her nails. She also told me that before I came into the appointment that I needed to talk to the owner of the company so I was kind of surprised so I called the guy and he was saying oh cause you're still complaining and I don't know what so she doesn't wanna talk to you which is fine. I thought me and her were good friends, but I guess not and yeah, she fixed her nails, but here are the screenshots of all the stuff they kept telling me when I told them that I was upset with the service that I received they offered me a refund, but at this point, I honestly just wanted to get out of there like why did it take for me to talk all this crap so you guys can pay attention to me and they still have the audacity to charge me 40 bucks after their fuck up

Came back not long after my last review and had a really bad experience with another nail tech--I…read morehad previously only seen Dean prior to that experience. This other nail tech refused to remove my gel without drilling and they refused to service me as a result. Very disappointed. Dean was great but I was also disappointed with how he handled this. He allowed his employee to disrespect me and refused to accommodate me--all I wanted was someone who would not damage my nails after years of bad experiences. Not sure why nail techs get such an attitude when I insist on no drilling. I don't recommend this place at all but if you have to go for a gel manicure, only go to Dean.

I had such an amazing experience with Vicky at Nail Star VK! Her attention to detail made me feel…read moreso comfortable and never judged. She took her time to make sure everything was perfect and really cared about making me happy with my nails. The business is beautiful, super clean, organized, and welcoming. You can tell she truly loves what she does. I highly recommend booking with Vicky -- I will definitely be coming back!

First time getting Gel X with Vicky and I am obsessed. She was so sweet and patient. Definitely…read morecoming back! Thank you so much. Love my spring set.