If only you could rate Josephines more than 5 stars - I would do it. I have been going to this nail spa for almost 10 years. The staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating, there's always a rom com to watch on tv, candy to snack on and Thank you to Nick for always being able to work around my insanely busy schedule and helping me squeeze in a pedicure when I decide on a whim I need to make it happen. HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks to Tonia the literal best nail artist in town. She has been allowing me to do all kinds of crazy nail designs for years. There is truly no one better than her. Her precision and dedication to perfection is unparalleled. I receive so many compliments and you can just absolutely tell the care and passion she has for her craft with every new idea we have together. No matter how crazy my idea - she tackles it with a smile and helps make it even better. I have included pictures of some of the many designs over the years but they truly don't give them justice. Check this place out today - you won't be disappointed! read more

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Love my nails! Been coming here for awhile and always go to Jennifer! My gels always last so long and look amazing everything. Everyone here is great! Would highly reccomend! read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I would like to give them a 3.5 at least as I did have a somewhat pleasant experience. I decided to try a new nail salon since I had some class pass credits to use. Thy Thy was assigned to me and she got straight to work. Her demeanor was very pleasant and she worked efficiently. She didn't talk much (which I was ok with) and when she did she was very friendly. My only gripes were she was a little rough around my cuticles and she didn't mention French tips were extra (I haven't had them before so I wasn't aware). It was an additional $13 I would have rather spent on lunch since I had already prepaid for a Gel Manicure through a Class Pass. The owner (I'm assuming) made the additional charge known to me when I went to get change for a tip. He didn't even try to apologize or accommodate me at all for the lack of information. He just said "they're always extra" and when I told him I never had them before he didn't say anything. Had I known I would have just gotten basic nude gel. Last random facts: Vibes are minimal. The manicure set up was not the most comfortable. Bonus points for having a parking lot in Studio City. If you're sensitive to smells do not go around lunch time. I appreciate their affordable $44 gel manicure (now well over $60 including Upcharges and gratuity) but I may pay the additional few dollars to stay at my regular place where I'm treated to water, tea/coffee and warm herbal neck pillows for a similar price. UPDATE: After only five days all my white French tips are pink .. bummer. read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - French tips by Thy Thy (great work but no one mentioned French tips were extra until I went to pay) - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I've been coming to Josephine's since 2022 and feel incredibly lucky to have found my spot. From day one, the team has been so welcoming, approachable, and genuinely friendly. Tonia has become my go-to gal. Her attention to detail, care, and dedication to the craft is unmatched. She's always attentive and takes the time to make sure everything is just right. I leave every appointment feeling taken care of and confident. Nick, Kim (just to name a few) and the entire staff are wonderful. It's clear they value kindness and connection, and it shows in the way they treat everyone. I always feel welcomed, my questions and asks are answered, and respected--and it makes me want to show them the same warmth and care in return. Yes, they're a business--but it is one that runs with kindness and a true commitment to connecting with their clientele and the community around them. Highly recommend Josephine's if you're looking for a salon with great service, talented professionals, and a truly kind atmosphere. *An Extra bonus, there's always a fun movie on too!* read more

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Such a great place!!! Super cute inside. Always accommodating. Jennifer is the best!!!!!

Disappointing experience here unfortunately. I think the staff are still learning new products like Dazzle Dry, and while the girls doing my nails were polite, the service quality and communication about pricing were disappointing. I left with lumpy nails and the tips already chipping. The total was much more than expected and he said it's because of hard gel removal. I sent the manager pictures and he credited me 10 dollars and also said anywhere I'd go they'd charge extra to take off hard gel because I told him I wish they let me know it would cost an extra 14 (the other salon I go to doesn't when you get a service) I likely won't return, but I wanted to share my experience so others are aware. I ended up paying so much only to have a 10 dollar credit and having to schedule else where for a new manicure :( read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

This place reminds me of a sweat shop; it has a slavy-driving feel to it. My nails began to yellow after having them done here. I discovered that I had contracted some bacteria after repeated gel treat- ments. Had to see a doctor. I was told I have to let them grow out. Does Josesphine's disinfect the tubs they use? I think not. read more

I've been going to Josephine Nails Spa since I moved to the area 3 years ago and they are wonderful! Nick, who handles the bookings is always pleasant when I call or come in. Nick knows his staff well to refer specific nail techs when I want something specific (ex. Gel-X, design, etc). Super welcoming and remembers the names of the regular customers names! My go to for Gel-X or hard gel is Jennifer and Nina. I always gravitate to getting French tip or neutral every time and they always do an amazing job!! Plus, the staff is always sweet! The salon has a very family oriented vibe from what I observe. My favorite part: they play all the best Rom-Com movies that I love rewatching or watch for the first time! :) The only thing to look out for when coming here is parking, especially during the weekends. They have a small parking lot that they share with Color Me Mine but I tend to find meter parking in front of the CBS-Radford Studio or residential area read more

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Service and quality is amazing here!! The entire staff is so kind and I got exactly what I wanted. They worked with me and accommodated me so well. At others nail salons, whenever I did gel extensions it would burn my nails a bit but with Tonia, it didnt burn at all! She is truly best and I will definitely be going back!! read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - Tonia gel extensions nail art - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I am loyal to this nail salon because it is the only nail salon that is consistently great. I'm happy every time I walk out. It's exceptionally clean and the people who work there are lovely. Tonia and Tiffany are my go to. Their work is meticulous and my nails always look how I love. Tonia is an actual artist, her attention to detail and artistry are like no other. And Tiffany knows color. I can show her any color on my phone and she will concoct the color with three different polishes to get the shade just right. I've been coming to this nail salon for 9 years because no other salon compares! read more

Love it! Quaint salon in a great location in Studio City. Bright and airy with parking in the back. They took me right away and my basic manicure has lasted for two weeks no chipping! Great service and atmosphere. read more

Kim was great! Took care of me last minute. Pedicure came out great. First time and will definitely come back.

My first visit was during Covid-19. I just really needed to get out of the house and my feet needed some tender loving care. And I've went a few times just to see if the service was just eh cuz of the pandemic but nope it wasn't. First, omg the parking is horrendous. If you can get dropped off, get dropped off cuz they have like enough spaces for 5 cars max. Be warned. Lyn was the first person I had and she was good overall. Good at the pedicure and good at the massage. Next was Julie. She did a good job on the pedicure but the massage portion was weak. It was like she couldn't wait to get finished with to move onto the next person. The last time I went, I got a guy and he was mediocre. He didn't really get all my cuticles and there was nail polish on the skin of my toes after he was done. And the massage was mediocre as well. And you might ask why didn't I say anything, well is cuz I didn't notice until I got home. :/ I go to get a pedicure to get my toe nails done but also for the massage as well. With all the pedicure and manicure places around, I will not be back. read more

My nail spa! After my first visit, I've been hooked. Nina and Thy Thy are my girls and would highly recommend them if you want ladies who are gentle and pay attention to detail. But everyone here is so friendly and nice so would be open to trying others too! Made an appointment by calling. Seats are comfortable and I always enjoy when movies are being played at salons because it gives me something to watch vs make small talk when I can't be on my phone. Place is clean and has plenty of street parking. Prices are also very reasonable. Would highly recommend and come back!! read more

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I've been going to Josephine's nail spa for over 10 years and will never let anybody else touch my nails. I've had amazing experiences with so many of the Nail Techs but I personally love Lynn and Nina. They are so attentive and incredible at what they do. I definitely recommend this to anybody looking to get their nails done. read more

I went to Jennifer and asked for Lunar New Years nails and sooo happy about them! I gave her 3 inspo images and she did fantastic job with each design and detail. All the nail artists came by and was so excited to see the designs come into fruition. read more

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It's veryyy busy and parking is tough. Vanessa did my nails and she did a great job. I've been trying to find a nice nail salon to go to and I did like it here read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

This is one of the better nail salon experiences I've had in a long time and I'm not even mad the nails only lasted a week before they started breaking, though I hope we can avoid that next time. I would come back because: 1. The guy who operates the scheduling and front desk (Nick, I believe, also might be the owner?) has it down pat and makes the whole experience go smoothly. Super professional and makes sure you're taken care of in a timely fashion despite it being crazy busy--the place was jam packed on a Friday night. 2. I got to sit right in front of the TV and watch 13 going on 30 the whole time so that was fun. I usually hate getting my nails done because I'm bored beyond belief but this might be the first salon I've gotten to watch a decent movie in. Probably got lucky with that one but if they typically have movies playing, count me in. 3. They had a TON of colors to choose from. More so than anywhere I've been in years. I just wanted a cream shade and they had like 30 shades of cream. Nice. 4. The girl did a great job on my dip set and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. The price was reasonable enough to have me come back in for another appointment. My only issue was if there was something she could have done differently so my set didn't start peeling and breaking within a week. But I am willing to give them another shot and see if we can make them last longer. Overall super happy I found this place and will definitely be coming back in for another set in the future. read more

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Wonderful staff, always a lovely experience. Easy to book, love that I get a text confirmation - and my gel x stay put for 2 months without lifting at all. read more

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Oh my gosh!!!! Love these French tip & chrome nails. Jamy did such a wonderful job as usual. Josephine's Nails is my #1 GO TO - always! read more

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Updating because they never even reached out to try and make this right. This salon is a NOPE. Don't go here. The quality has turned to garbage, Attaching a photo of the damage to my nails that is now half grown out where you can see red marks where this nail tech misused the electric nail file. read more

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I have been coming here a long time and it's always been great, but today... was amazing. I had Kim doing my toes and Lyn doing my nails. I just want to say that I wish I could take Lyn to dinner lol. She was so fun and interesting. I've been getting my nails done 20 years and this was my favourite experience. Fascinating person and super sweet. I got an extra package just to talk longer. Keep her around!!!! I've never requested a particular person before and from now on I will be. read more

I love this nail spot! They are so nice, way gentler on my weak nails, and have special long lasting polish options (dazzle dry). I live out of town, but plan to try and make a regular visit when I'm in town. They also always have good tv to watch while I'm drying, and don't have a terrible nail salon smell. Great nail salon!! read more

First timer at Josephine's and I'll definitely be back! 8/10 on my gel manicure. Since I had requested an almond shape, filing to the shape probably took the most time. Some of my nails are sharper at the tip than others, and the height is variable. I had originally wanted French tip but was told it might not look good since I have a thicker white part of my nail that you would still see. So we went with a glitter ombre look instead. Very happy with it nonetheless! 10/10 on the gel pedicure! Lilly took her time and did a great job! The callus removal is well worth it for sure, my feet came out feeling like a baby's bottom! 4/5 stars total and would highly recommend! Would be 5 stars but the shaping of my manicure was inconsistent and I was at the salon for 2.5 hours, which I felt was a very long time. read more

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Lynn was a rockstar!!! I am so beyond happy by her work and she was so patient with me

I've been here many times before. I love the fact that they have a variety of colors(even though I only go for nude colors--they manage to have a selection of this) Parking can be tough, but you can squeeze in your car in the back parking lot and even block other cars because one of the staff can always move the car for u if you aren't finish with your service. The staff is always friendly. It's always clean! read more

Somehow I keep getting stuck with the same pedicurist each time, even though I've specifically asked to try somebody new when I make the appointment. I believe they keep a record based on your past services and won't accommodate a switch. The upsell is exhausting. There are several extra services they interrupt and ask if you want to upgrade to during your session. This includes your nail polish selection. I picked one OPI color and my pedicurist made a big deal of switching to Dazzle Dry and paying more. The last thing, is that they typically start 10-15 mins after your appointment time. One time it was 30 mins and they offered a bit of a discount on my pedi. After 4 not so great experiences here, I'll be switching salons. read more

A dear friend of mine recommended Josephine's Nail Salon in Studio City, years ago and it was the best recommendation she could've given me. I started seeing Tonia and she is the best and quite the perfectionist ...my nails last until the next manicure which is usually two weeks. The shop has an enormous selection of colors more than any shop I've ever been to. Everyone is so friendly from staff to clientele, especially Nick, the manager of the shop, who will always do whatever he can to fit me in If I end up calling at the last minute. And, if you have an appointment you're never kept waiting! Do I recommend Josephine's nail salon? ABSOLUTELY YES!! read more

First time at this salon. Very disappointed with my pedicure by Vanessa. Not a friendly person. Rude remarks .. soaked feet for a few minutes with cold water. Terrible fast massage with lotion. Never going back. Not recommending anyone . read more

I've been here before and I've left a review before, but i think after this last time, this may be the last time i go. It's tough because it's so convenient for me. I originally made an appointment with Tiffany but when I got there a different nail tech had to work on me because she didn't know how to do a French ombré. And after 5 days my nails were already an issue. Both of my thumbs are cracked and my nails are already chipped. And on top of that, the French ombré was not like my inspiration photos. I think i need a new nail place /: read more

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Great mani! Really quick service and great for walk-ins. Super happy with my dip manicure and polish change pedicure. Here's hoping these last a while, as I have yet to find a go to nail place in LA. read more

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My go to nail salon. I love love how my nails always turn out. I have a hidden gem in Sammy and I only go to her for all my nails designs. read more

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Really wanted to try a new place out as my go to nail salon is always busy, and I would love to have other options in the area. I called to just have a gel manicure, and went in on Friday. At first everything seemed nice, they had a lot of color options to choose from which I loved, the space was inviting, and they had a lot of seating. The parking was horrible they have a small lot in the back with only 4 spots, and if it's full you get to park on the streets, which on Ventura Blvd get very busy. Going to my nails, I always ask for short straight square nails, and the lady who did my nails made them slanted and oval and when I asked her to file one side of it to make it more straight she completely changed the shape of my nail from square to some squoval shape. Again this was almost for every single one of my nails, so at this point I lost hope, and accepted my disaster of an outcome. My cuticles were not even properly cleaned it barely felt like she was using the tool on my hand. Not even 2 days later I noticed my nail has chipped, I'm so upset at the service I received here, and the price I paid for. For 44$ for a gel manicure you can receive better quality, with lower price literally anywhere else on Ventura Blvd. So disappointed. At this point I'm glad they chipped so early so I can just return to my regular nail salon to give me a decent gel manicure. read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - Chip - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I love the fact that when I call, the receptionist says, "Hi Mash"... the service is fast - I have never waited over 5 minutes for my service to start when I had an appt booked. There's always a romantic comedy synced on all screens. My nail tech Jennifer Ho does the best GelX set, straight nails, not curved nails - and she makes the length and shape compliment your nailbed size. I love this place! read more

Expensive and my gel manicure didn't even last a week. Nice staff but I wouldn't go there again. read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - Gel manicure that started peeling off a few days after my visit to the salon. - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I feel bad posting this but it's mainly so the salon is aware of this and they can maybe teach the technicians on how to properly remove hard gel. I went in to get a hard gel manicure and the removal process seemed to be difficult for my technician. I agree that the gel I had on was thick but I have never had an issue with the removal process at the salon I usually go to like I did at this salon. The technician drilled my nails down to where they were almost raw. I will post pictures. And when she put hard gel, she only put one layer of gel. my nails were so flimsy that when I got home I had to cut my nails super short and start removing my gel. As you can see my nails were left raw and they break super easily. I know I should've said something when I was there but I tried telling the technician that she was filing my nails wrong 3 times and she wouldn't take my feedback. I just hope this doesn't happen to someone else! read more

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Dear Tania, What you wrote below is not true. I did get a pedi and a mani and I have the receipts to prove! I did not come on a Sunday per your claim, it was during the week. I know you are trying your best to make excuses but unfortunately the truth remains. Why don't you guys give the "disposable filers" and "disposable pumice stone" to the clients? Yes, as per other reviews cleanliness at your salon is below average considering the extra high prices. read more

The only reason I am giving them 2 stars is because the people who work there (including my nail tech) are lovely. So sweet and accommodating. But my nails are terrible. They are so thick it looks like I painted them myself ... and put on 5 coats of polish. There is clear coat all over my cuticles and underneath my nails, they are glued or polished to the skin. I'm not going to name my nail tech because she was absolutely lovely and I'm hoping it was simply an off night. My appt was at 6:30p, which they promptly sat me down and got started. She began working on my nails and then a tech came over and began my pedicure. Even though I would like both done at the same time to save time, I think doing acrylics while in the pedicure chair is maybe not the best idea. Covid safety is great, they have plastic partitions every 2 chairs, but that made it extremely uncomfortable and also difficult for her to do the acrylics - or to hear each other! We eventually moved to a table. She worked on my nails from 6:30p until 9p. I got acrylic full set. I planned on regular polish but ending up paying for the gel because by the time she started painting, we would have been there past 9pm waiting for my nails to dry. For the amount they charge (which is not crazy high but more than what many places charge) I would expect the nails to be flawless when finished. So very disappointed. I will call in the morning and I hope they do the right thing - remove the polish, even out the acrylics and repaint. But that means in total, I will have spent around 3 1/2 - 4 hours getting an acrylic set with gel polish (when I wanted regular polish. Posting pics but I'm not even sure they do justice to how thick, and poorly polished, they are... plus I'm still trying to get the underneath of my nails unstuck!!! read more

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I've been doing my own gel for years and this is the first time my nails were really fragile and bad, so I didn't have the patience to deal with them myself and decided to get them done instead (and to treat myself for a special occasion coming up). I found this salon on Yelp, gave them a call, and they squeezed my appointment right in, even though they were busy. As soon as I got there, I got greeted very politely and shown to my seat. Lynn worked on my gel manicure, while Jennifer worked on my pedicure. They both did a fantastic job, all within an hour I knew that dealing with my nails would be a challenge, but Lynn saved them!!! Will definitely be coming back, they are great at what they do, plus are really sweet with customers! read more

Josephine's Nail Spa - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Studio City, California

I have nothing but great things to say about Josephine Nail Spa for I have been a loyal client for about 3 years now. Tonia is my girl, she's amazing at what she does and is quite the perfectionist. Kim and Lyn are also amazing, my go to for my spa pedicures. Jenn is also very fast and efficient when it comes to acrylic/Gel-x. Last but not least, shout out to Nick for always being pleasant and accommodating! Very clean establishment a long with a lovely team! read more