It's been under new ownership so the reviews here need to be updated. It is best to make appointments through their instagram or calling. The girls are very busy! I love going with Anna and Sandra. The pedicure/manicures are perfect from Anna and Sandra did my wedding nails! The space is very clean and upon arrival they ask if you would like a beverage. I will keep coming back! read more

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Extremely disappointed with the management at this salon. The owner is incredibly unprofessional, treats their team poorly, and they don't even advertise their hours consistently. It's hard to support a business that doesn't respect its people or offer basic transparency. Save your money and go somewhere that values professionalism and clear communication. read more

I've been going here now for about 6 months and Edwin is the absolute BEST ! My gel mani never chips and every 3 weeks I get the gel changed , the current set I have has been on for 2 weeks no chips or problems read more

LivLav Nailbar - 2 weeks no chips - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

They do not accept walk ins despite advertising they do, only appointments are accepted there.

I had a wonderful experience at this salon today! The nail technician did an incredible job on my nails. they look fantastic. She was not only skilled but also incredibly friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this salon for both excellent service and a pleasant atmosphere! read more

LivLav Nailbar - Nail set - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

It was nice to walk into a nail salon and it not be overwhelmed by different smelling aromas and not feel like you were being talked about in a foreign language or feel like you were being forced to get extra add-ons. I was hesitant at first to buy their package on Groupon because of the photos, it looked so glam and posh and I don't see myself that way but I'm glad I put that thought aside and indulged myself to a fabulous treat. The place is decorated with fab and flair, it will make any woman feel like royalty sitting there with your Champagne, Mimosas, or water when it is freely offered. The girls were attentive, courteous and friendly with warm personalities. I believe I found my new manipedi spot. Thank you ladies for your service. My only negative on this was at the pedicure stations. The step is a little too high for someone with short legs like me and the tile can be a little slippery when stepping down. read more

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I went in for a gel manicure on Sunday. That night some of my nails started breaking from the tips. Then by Tuesday, the gel came off of two nails. The rest of them are lifting and it hasn't even been a week! The gel is extremely lopsided. The UV lamp must have been on high because it was SCALDING! It's overpriced for the poor job they do. $40 for gels that don't even last 3 days. BYE. Finally, the girls who work there are extremely unprofessional: -The receptionist was wearing booty shorts. -Some of them had hickeys. -They were playing a crime show that had rape content. -They were looking at Facebook posts and reading them out loud. One said "less stress, more sex" as they all laughed. -Not one greeted or talked to me. Save your money by not coming here. read more

LivLav Nailbar - Gels 2 days later - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I loved my visit. My morning was very hectic and I really needed a good pedicure. I was helped by the sweetest person ever. She was very kind and gentle with my feet. I was so relaxed and she offered me a mimosa. My feet were taken care of and she took her time. My color came out so smooth and I love how my toe nails were shaped! First time experience. I will be going back to her! I didn't get her name but I did get to find out she's only there Thursday-Sunday. :D Thank you for the great experience! Lots of colors to choose from! read more

LivLav Nailbar - Pedicure $45 Worth it - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Had the best experience today with getting my nails done. The tech was super detail and accommodating. She went above and beyond and did a excellent job! Thank you ladies for being so welcoming and for doing a great job! read more

Nice place. Reason why I choose to go here, close to my living space but also my regular nail tech for almost 2 years was on maternity leave and I just really needed my claws couldn't wait anymore. The vibe there is well I didn't feel good. Usually there's some kind of connection between the client and the nail tech. I got helped out by Grisela (spelling might be wrong) she's good. Liked the shape of my nails but not the length and she informed me it would be $5 to re-add length since she's cutt the nails already. I like how my nails came out but not the length. read more

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This place is so beautiful but I was so disappointed by the unwelcoming unfriendly staff. It was more than I usually spend and would have no problem spending extra if the experience was as nice as it looks. My girl who did my toes made up for it but was already over the ride personality of margarita who did my fill! I was also never offered a mimosa or even water! So sad read more

LivLav Nailbar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I feel bad because I don't want to Give a star but I'll have to give a one. Due to poor service .Well got here at 11 and we are still waiting there is. One pedicure girl and one nail girl. You would think that on this buisy day they would have more the. One person working. We trying this place our cuz new and Cute but so far not impressed with the wait etc. we will See after they do our feet. Keep u posted ....... we it's now 12 and we still waiting about to get up and go else where there's more people and the girl doing feet isn't watching tv when she hA tons of people waiting. This is poor poor service. The girl at the front said she has one last then you guys no telling us we had to wait per appointments too we wasted over a hour sitting there I wouldn't go here nor am I going to try it. We ended up leaveing . read more

LivLav Nailbar - Very very cool inside - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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my girl linda at the salon always gets down! they are pretty quick, always best to call ahead and make an appointment read more

LivLav Nailbar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

They claim to accept walk ins but really don't. Also refused to do my friend & I pedicure at the same time although they had available spots open. They indeed make the whole situation feel awkward and you unwanted. read more

I love this place it was so cute so Chic the girls were so amazing so sweet & patient answered all my Questions 1010!!! read more

LivLav Nailbar - I got a gel pedicure and a full gel set love them - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Charged me $45 for a fill with plain gel polish. No designs or anything to fancy. While waiting for my turn the staff at the desk gossiped about a client as soon as she walked out of the door. Not cool. Makes me wonder what they say about me as soon as my back is turned. Won't be returning. read more

LivLav Nailbar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Women there make you feel awkward and out of place if they don't already know you. I heard this place offers water or mimosas yet I was not offered either. Most likely will never come back to this establishment. Not to mention, my nails came out mediocre and were very expensive compared to other spots in town. read more

I have received about 4-5 nails services here. I am VERY picky when it comes to how my nails are done and often take forever to choose colors etc. yes I'm one of those high maintenance clients. Each time I get either a gel manicure and/or gel pedicure. Every single one of the nail techs have been so patient and willing to do my nails exactly how I like them. Every time I have went the ladies have always been super welcoming and friendly. My best friend had to get her full set fixed that was done somewhere else and they did an incredible job! They actually have down to earth conversations with you and take time to be detailed when doing your nails. Even when I go without my best friend or have a different technician I always have a great experience. Yesterday I went to get a gel manicure like always and a new girl helped me. Although she was super sweet and my nails were ok the edges and sides of my nails we're missed. I called back today and they got me back in today at my convenience and no charge. They were so willing to make it right and I really appreciated it so much. After I went back today my nails were fixed and they look awesome! I have went to so many salons around Bakersfield and this one by far has been the most comfortable and accommodating. Prices are decent, and everything there is very sanitary. On a side note I'm so sad that Becky....who is AWESOME, will be leaving next week to continue her nursing degree. I highly recommend LivLav, you will not be disappointed with your services! These ladies are TALENTED! read more

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Let's give credit where credit is due. The salon decor is beautiful. No one will take that away. However, the pedicure tech was rude. I felt worse than when I go to a Vietnamese place where I can't understand them. The work: Girl, I don't know about you guys, but when I get a pedicure it always lasts me longer than 2 weeks. Two days later, my pedicure was peeling. For the amount of money I paid, this shouldn't have happened. The salon looking cute and all doesn't make up for the service. To the owner, I know you're reading these posts, I hope you address the issue, clearly I'm not the only one experiencing this. read more

Second time going and was overall pretty good. They are extremely clean and nice. The the overall shape and style I wanted were there but I messed up when choosing my colors. Linda was great super nice and helpful and her work was great. If you want a great experience and nails that last this is the place to go to. read more

LivLav Nailbar - Full set after 4 1/2 weeks - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Honestly so disappointed by this place such a cute nail salon with poor service we got there close to about 4:30 and left by the time they were closing My older sister and I were going in for 2 pedis and 2 full sets that we didn't get because it was such a long wait and the girl at the front was letting other people crowd at first we assumed they had appointments but we then overheard them talking saying it was fine they'll just get them in but we realized they were friends of somebody who worked in there so we were already annoyed But despite that my niece and little sister really wanted gel mani and pedis so we waited anyways by the time my niece got called back pretty quickly but by the time my little sister finally got called which was at 6:30 they told her they would only have time to do her pedi since they were closing and had no time for the mani if we would have know that we would have gone somewhere else it was such a waste of time It's so unprofessional they say they welcome walk ins but the wait is ridiculous we got crowed and it just wasn't worth the price it's only been 3 days and my nieces and sisters gel polish is already chipping I would never go back read more

Terrible experience at Liv lav Nail Bar would NOT recommend. They are very unprofessional and have bad attitudes. I went to have acrylics done for my wedding. The staff was not inviting they were very quiet no smiles and rude. 2 days later on my wedding day my nails were lifting. I called the manager Blanca she said they lift because i have too much oil on my natural nails or insinuated that I did something to lift them. They don't give refunds and I requested a different girl to do fix them she said no the same girl had to fix them. Blanca was not very helpful and was very argumentative. This review is from my mother I live in LA and I went to visit her and the first visit at this nail place we went together had a very good experience she went back for her wedding nails and was treated horribly not sure if there's new management or what happened. With this type of service given, they will push more and more people way and won't even have a business. Very sad my mom and I are both in the beauty industry I don't think she's ever felt this uncomfortable with a place before. Very unprofessional. I have referred people here before too but will no long tell them to go here. read more

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I honestly don't learn this is my Third time here and I hated it I honestly thought that maybe third time's a charm but in this case nope the girls are really rude and if you get the nails long enough they break in half honestly the nails don't even last so rude read more

I absolutely love this place! A friend of mine invited me here one day and I fell in love. Any time I want to feel good and get my nails done, I come here. I don't bother with any other salon. The techs and receptionist are friendly. The decor is beautiful. I've always had an amazing job done! read more

First time trying this place out, I was told they take walk ins. When I walked in I was told by the girl I found out name was Sandra, who while taking to me didn't bother making any type of eye contact, very unwelcoming tone, her whole vibe was not friendly at all. She was helping someone and I asked her if they take walk ins, she told me they didn't have time for walk ins. There was another girl in the back and her, but yet no time for walk ins. Hmmm...guess they didn't want my business, so I took my business elsewhere. Won't be going back. read more

This place had sooo much potential, kind of reminds me of like a wanna be "Laque" from LA. I'm sorry but the girls here are just plain RUDE. All they do is talk crap about customers while having customer there. And about their own co workers. The girl is got to do my nails was SUPER GHETTO. And im sorry but if your going to have a "high end" nail bar then hire girls who fit your description. I know your on the east side but don't hire girls who literally go with the area. PLUS! my nails looked like garbage, I literally went home and ripped them off my hands because I didn't want to be seen with them, I usually post about my nails on social media but I wouldn't be caught dead posting about this place. My advice your better off going to an Asian salon, at least when they talk to each other you don't know if your being talked about. You get one star because I couldn't give you a 0. read more

On the info page it says they accept Apple Pay? But when I walked in , to an unwelcoming staff I may add, the lady told me they do NOT accept it . She wanted to say no to me sooo bad when I said I jst wanted to get my acrylic set removed, I would of actually thought about getting another set if the customer services wasn't so weird read more

I really liked this place. It's really chic inside. They have a variety of colors to choose from. The staff are friendly. I got an acrylic overlay I already have long nails and she worked with what I had and she did an amazing job. I wish I could remember the woman's name. She did an amazing job. Will be coming back for sure! Some of my friends even liked it. So they will be coming along with me as well! read more

LivLav Nailbar - First time here. And I loved it! I got the acrylic overlay. Definitely will be coming back! Beautiful ambiance, the staff was amazing! - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I LOVED my experience here! I came in as a walk-in with my mother and we were greeted by two friendly ladies! They did an AMAZING job on both my moms manicure & my Acrylics. I was surprised by their prices too, they're very reasonable. I brought in a picture and Grisel did better than the picture I brought in. I'm surprised by the reviews, honestly just have your own experience with them you'll love them! read more

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This place is ridiculous lol I called around 12:45pm to see if they had a chance for a full set acrylic, the receptionist was very kind and said yes please be here by 1:30, I rushed over since I was on the west of Bakersfield on lunch hour, get there, got seated with a girl at the far end, she showed me her colors and I suggested I just show her a pic, she glanced and looked confused and told me "I don't have that color blue, just ONE blue glitter..." I seriously was shook, what kind of NAIL SALON only has ONE shade or blue?! She said "did you want something different" I kindly said "No, I'm having a gender reveal and wanted this exact look, so do I just cancel?" She straight said YES?!? Instead of suggesting if maybe another nail tech had the color or an apology for being so lame and only having one shade?! Lol Never again! I showed her this pic BTW from Pinterest ...simple baby blue ombré with pink...maybe she has never done the style and was too scared to say so? read more

LivLav Nailbar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Tried the new CBD Pedicure, and it was amazing! From the scrub, mask to massage cream.. what a relaxing experience. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a relaxing experience. read more

I always come out feeling good about my nails. The girls are very polite. It is also a very clean business.

I love the girls here, they are friendly and always do an amazing job. The products that they use is the best quality I have ever had. I can be rough on my nails, but they have never popped off on my or chipped. I do suggest making an appointment online, since they are becoming so popular. Of course they would they are amazing!!! read more

LivLav Nailbar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

They're dedicated to their work. They do what they can to ensure the customer is happy and It's a cute shop. read more

LivLav Nailbar - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This is the only place I'll ever get my nails done at in Bakersfield again. I actually moved to LA but still come here to get my gel mani / pedi. The prices are affordable, the manicurists know what they're doing and the atmosphere is BEAUTIFUL without making you feel like you're out of place. They accept cards or cash and I was surprised they take walk ins. There's a ton of colors to choose from and they can pretty much do any design or trend you can think of or see on Instagram. My nail beds are gross from bartending but they always look brand new when I leave. Alexandria does mine and she's awesome. Erica, the owner greets every client and no pun intended but HANDS DOWN THE BEST NAIL BAR IN TOWN. read more

LivLav Nailbar - This was a quick gel mani I got done and it was perfect! Thanks ladies! - Nail Salons Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Always had a good experience, I would recommend them for any nails. Detailed and take their time. I've been going to them for about 3 years now read more

Today I tried this place for the first time due to pictures on Instagram. I made an appointment through their website and it was so easy. So today I got there a tad early and was greeted by the super friendly receptionist. She greeted me the minute I came in and told me I would be helped in a minute. Grisel was my artist today. I showed her the design I was after and it was all uphill from there. She was so attentive and for the first time ever I wasn't cut by the dremel. She listened to what I wanted and we chatted just like two friends. All the staff seemed very nice and the products they use are amazing. So for anyone thinking of going I'd 1) make an appointment by calling or going to their website. 2) actually show up and don't waste their time or money. 3) have fun The owner has some serious design skills. This will be a repeat and Grisel was epic in the design. read more

First time getting my nails here at liv lav & it was awesome. Everyone was super nice and friendly. A lot of us came because it was my cousins wedding and they all seems be stratified. It was a nice experience read more

the nail tech that i got was really rough. she kept pulling on my fingers and my arms. she was filing down way to hard to the point where i was cringing and my nails felt like they were getting hot. almost like a burning sensation. she did not have a gentle hand. when she got to the last part of adding the top coat all she says is done in a irritated voice and i said thank you they look great but she just ignored me she had really bad customer service but at least my nails came out decent for $30. also my some of my nail shape came out crooked. read more

Beautiful place love the setup. Nail techs were just ok, I'm mean you don't have to be all laughing and smiling the whole time but at least be friendly. I didn't feel that when I came for the first time. My nails were done nice but when I ask for them to be a certain way, and I'm paying for it and you can do it (or if you can't let me know) I expect what I ask for not what you think I should get or what you like to do or what is hot at the time. read more