I've spent more than 20 years working on set, and I know a great mani/pedi experience when I see one. This is actually the first nail salon review I've ever taken the time to write. Don't let the strip mall location fool you. Great service is great service, and this place gets it right every time. Tea or a cocktail while you get your nails done? Yes. Fair prices? Yes. Clean, comfortable space and genuinely lovely people? Also yes. I drive from Woodland Hills to come here, because the nails are just that good. Just be sure to book ahead-- they book up quick. read more

Cindy was amazing and got me all ready for my Brazil FIFA World Cup watch party. The nail art was so perfect, and they fit me in even though they were so busy. Thank you!!!!! Van also did a great job on my pedicure. This is the best nail salon I've ever been to! read more

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5 stars for Annie!! She has been doing my nails for quite some time now and her attention to detail is freaking amazing. The entire staff is nice and friendly when I get my pedicures done there too. You'd be silly not to book your next appointment here read more

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I've been to this location twice now and only have good things to say. The salon is clean quiet and well organized. Service is excellent from start to finish. They offer a complimentary drink which is very thoughtful. Their prices are on par with the area (so a little bit higher) but it's well worth it for the service and outcome. I paid $50 for a "pamper me" pedicure which included massage, scrub, and callus removal. $30 for a classic manicure. Their massage chairs are strong, love them! They've been very accommodating even when I call last minute and will do their best to squeeze me in if possible (eg: called for mani/pedi, they said they only had a slot for one service, but when I showed up they were able to provide both services). I've been to a lot of salons of varying price points and this one is my favorite in the area. read more

Gr eat service Friendly and clean Love it ! I just moved to this neighborhood and was missing my old nail place : searching for a good one and saw good reviews of Mai Nail bar and so impressed with my first visit Have gone back again and again read more

Services were excellent both reception/calling for information and nail service. Diana was the one who attended me and she was amazing. Very lovely lady whose services matches as well (small talk and giving nails ideas ) . Overall, very relaxing vibes to have your nails done read more

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Please don't come here if you're in a rush. They really do take their time and give the best results. I only come here for pedicures and I always have the best experience. They're also soooo friendly and nice. Quality customer service and comfy massage chairs. I have no complaints I have been coming here for about a year now and even tried other places but I keep coming back because it really is best. read more

Excellent service and beautifully done. They are very professional and take care of their customers. I do like that they provide complimentary beverages. I tried a hot Vietnamese coffee, delicious. I was happy that I visited during their holiday promotion for 20% off gel service. I'll be back in a few weeks. Looking forward to my next experience. read more

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2nd time. Needed nails done for a wedding. Got gel x French tips done with my lady Diana and she was great. When I asked to file and shape a nail to my liking she didn't give any pushback and kindly obliged. My nails are still looking good after 2 weeks without any chips or damage. Have gotten my money's worth. read more

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Let me start this off by saying I am very picky when it comes to my nails. Anyhow, I was in a pinch and desperately needed my nails done, so I tried Mai Nail Bar. Fast forward go 3 months later and Mai Nail Bar has become my regular spot. Nelson, who works the front desk and who I assume holds a managerial position, is amazing. He's always so accommodating and welcoming. The rest is the staff is great. Everything is very organized and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. They offer the latest and greatest when it comes to nail trends and products. Jessie is my go-to nail tech. read more

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Service was awesome! 10% off on first visits. Same day appointment. And best of all free drink ! read more

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I was skeptical when I saw this business had 4.5 stars on Yelp, but it lives up to its billing. Service is friendly and professional, rates are reasonable, and my nail tech did a beautiful job, all with minimal attempts to upsell. They offer free drinks, and the background piano music is so soothing. The parking lot is small so get there early and hopefully you will find a spot. read more

Lily is Amazing! I had a wonderful experience with her from start to finish. She was completely present during my pedicure. I marveled in the combination of her kindness and skillset. She scrubbed my feet like she meant it. She massaged my legs and rubbed my feet like she meant it. She was aware of time and had great attention to detail. Ive had many expeirences where the pedicurist checks out and is going thru the motions, not present to my response at all. They were rubbing the same part of my leg on repeat, spaced out and not noticing it doesn't feel good and is actually becoming annoying. Or the foot scrub / callus removal is super half ass. Like I get home and notice 25% improvement when I'm hoping / paying for 80-100%. Overall, Lily made my day and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with her. I went to relax and be pampered and have fresh clean and polished feet. She delivered big time and with warmth, an awesome attitude and good energy. Thank you, Lily. I appreciate you. read more

Mai Nail Bar - Pedicure by Lily and I feel so fresh and so clean clean - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I used to love going to Mai Nail Bar, but sadly the quality of work has gone really down. I moved away from Pasadena a few years ago but come back at least twice a year, and every time I come back I schedule an appointment. I did exactly that and had an appointment yesterday and I am sure it will be my last. The staff is nice but the quality for the price is absurd. :( read more

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I am soo happy with Anne ,beautiful work! This is my second time coming here. Last time I got blue chrome and this time again! All the workers here are so welcoming and nice. Tina and Anne did my nails! read more

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Came here on a whim while waiting for some car service near by. I was greeted by the nicest young man at the counter and he told me someone will be with me soon for my pedicure. The manicurist who tended to me was very nice and they must specialize in pedis because they had quite of few packages available to choose from. The man running the register shortly came by with a menu for drinks and asked if I would like something and it was complimentary.. so nice! The pedicure was top notch but also more expensive than the normal pedicure. If you have money to burn, this place is worth it! read more

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Treated myself to a pedicure here. Got a nail infection. Terribly unpleasant to deal with for weeks after. This is an infection not fungus which appears faster and causes the nail to detach from the nail bed. They responded blaming me. lovely. I did have a perfectly healthy nail before getting this done three months ago and only now am writing a review. But good to know they don't take any responsibility. 0/10 do not recommend read more

Mai Nail Bar - infected nail bed after a pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wonderful people, place is clean , offer you complementary drinks well you get your beauty on

My absolute FAVORITE place to get my nails done, and now will be the only place I'll get it done. I have such weak, fragile nails and this is the only nail salon that takes such great care of me. The nail techs here never chip/break my nails whenever they're prepping my nails. Make sure that you schedule an appointment since they're always booked! Front of shop service is also just as great. Nelson is a real pro when it comes to providing customers with great service and always remembers customers. Once you walk into the shop, you're greeted right away and asked to select your nail color before being walked over to your assigned spot. You're also given a drink option - my favorite is always the iced coffee that they make in house (it's so good, so make sure you get it!). I've gotten my nails done here a few times and I'm never disappointed. I usually get gel x-tensions and always need help from the nail tech to select a color since I always choose a weird color. The techs are super helpful and know exactly what color I have in mind. Thanks Mai Nail Bar for always providing great services. I'll be back soon! read more

First time here but will be a regular customer. I came as a walk-in and I was promptly greeted. It was my first time getting my nails done in a long time and they were so patient with me! They had a variety of beverages to choose from but I went with something simple like ginger ale, lol. From there, my nails were done! I went with the full set gel-x. It was quick and relatively painless. It wasn't cheap - it set me back around $80, including tip. Not sure if this something I'll get regularly done but it was a nice treat to myself! The shop is located in a strip mall by the freeway so it really is a blink and you'll miss it. But the staff is so wonderful, you'll definitely come back! Parking is a bit tricky; the shopping center doesn't have a lot of spaces so if you get a good one, you're in luck! read more

Chloe always gets me right! Mai and John are the sweetest! And the "bar" vibe is the best!

I've been getting my Gelx done here the past 2 years now and I can't imagine not having my biweekly appt. They have a full drink menu including the best iced coffee, wines, teas. They're always playing something on TV: either project runway, Gordon Ramsey, or even vampire diaries at one point haha. The level of customer service and care here is unparalleled to any other salon I've been too. Nelson is an angel and will predict your needs before you say a word. Vin is a shape perfectionist. Winnie is no longer there but she was such an amazing artist! Anyone you have in front of you will take good care of you though. I love Mai nail bar read more

This is the best nail salon I've been to in the area. My friend and I have been going for the past two years and never leave disappointed. The staff is the best, very friendly and attentive. I get a hard gel full set with a design and it always comes out looking like the photo that I show them. There have been times when my nail has broken or the polish chipped but they've always fixed it when I called to let them now. They play calming music so I find myself relaxed there as it should be. 10/10 for me. read more

I'm really really bummed to write this. I've been here a few times and it's been great. It's very clean, they're hospitable, great selection. They give my favorite pedicure I've found in Pasadena since I moved here. I walked home hoping it wasn't as bad as it felt. -To begin, both my manicurist and pedicurist were rude. No like rude rude. Like it made me feel anxious and self conscious rude. Whatever, maybe it's a bad day. -My manicurist cut 5 of my fingers on my right hand, 4 on my left. Every time I tried to pull away or tell her she was hurting me she'd just tell me i was being "sensitive", or my "skin is thin". Then why do they all sting and burn with each stage of the manicure? Why has this never been an issue for me? She was rushing through with a drill in her hand like she was trying was trying to beat a new time. I'm assuming it was because I was her last appointment. I was bleeding. She put a blue liquid on them and it burned so much and I asked her to rinse it to get it off a few times, she wiped it with a dry cotton ball. I asked three different times that I needed my nails really really short for work. She told it would look better long. I asked her for round shape, she said almond looks good. I showed her a picture of the exact shape I wanted. She nodded. and this is what I got. Sad almond blobs. A few more rounds of shredding my cuticles. I keep jerking my hands away because she's hurting me. She tells me I'm sensitive some more. Fingers crossed I won't get an infection. I got clear on my toes because I just wanted out as soon as possible and I wouldn't care if I smudged clear. I've been home a couple hours and my fingers are throbbing and stinging. The more I looked at them the more I wanted to cry. This was the only time I had to get my nails done before my anniversary trip. This cost me over $200. I work in the beauty service industry as well. I know how it can be. But this quality of work and service was genuinely upsetting, and completely turned me off. I'm extremely disappointed, I don't know if I'll go back. read more

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I have been trying to find a good nail place for YEARS and had almost given up. Yesterday I decided to try one more place and I'm sooooooo happy that I did! Mai's Nail Bar is AMAZING! From the time I walked in until I left, I was treated with respect and pampered. I picked my color, sat down in whichever pedicure chair I wanted and was immediately given a beverage menu to look at. I obviously went with some red wine and let the pedicure begin. One of the best pedicures I have had in a while! The lady who did my acrylics afterwards was also on point! I haven't had someone actually take time to care about my nails in a while. My only thing that I will say is that I didn't really like is how curved my nails came out. They kinda feel like bird talons. My partner thinks they look cool, but I guess I'll just have to get used to them. Customer service was epic and I rebooked for my fill before I even left. I'm excited to become a regular! read more

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I like the nail place the people at the nail place, help me with my nails and paint my nails for a full set

My absolute favorite nail salon in Pasadena to go to! I really can't say enough good things about this place :) Nail experience: Every time I go here I am blown away by the quality nail service I receive here. I've gotten my nails done by multiple different technicians here & every single time my experience is as good as the last. The technicians here take their time & pay close attention to detail. You never feel rushed or uncomfortable, you can tell they take pride in giving their customers the best experience. I love that always leave with exactly what I asked for the prices here are sooooo worth it! Atmosphere/Service: location is easy to find with plenty of parking. Every time I walk in I am warmly greeted & helped immediately. This location is clean & never too crowded. I love that I always feel instantly at peace when I walk in unlike other nail salons where the atmosphere is just chaotic. As soon as you're seated they always offer you a drink menu filled with complimentary drinks of your choice. Lastly, they have amazing massage chairs here matched with amazing technicians! I really can't write enough good things about this place just do yourself a favor & give them a try! read more

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Wow! I picked this place somewhat randomly and I loved it! The staff is super friendly and my pedicure looks phenomenal! Thanks for the great experience! read more

I've been coming here for the past 6 months. I am so pleased with my service every time. They provide a very clean and high quality service.

I found this place on Yelp. This nail bar is absolutely clean! This is something I look for when it's my first time. Nelson is super nice and patient. I brought my mom and she's a happy customer as well. The manicurist's are very nice and polite. They do excellent work! Exceptional customer service! I highly recommend this location! I found my go to nail shop! read more

Found this salon on Yelp and I didn't have to study this place too hard to decide to give them a try. I was definitely not disappointed. By the moment I set foot in the doors I am greeted by a young guy who was very sweet and so inviting. As a matter a fact everyone here makes you feel invited and wanted. They aren't pushy with their sales. Very respectful. They have delicious wine. But not only wine, they have a broad selection of beverages. Mai assisted me and I got the dipping extension $65. Not bad for the results. She does amazing work. My gel pedicure, classic was $35 I believe. I think gel is a little extra but not sure. Will post their pamphlet on the pictures. Even for first timers you are given a voucher for $5. Awesome! I really love this place and will definitely be telling all my friends to come here. read more

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My new favorite nail spot in Pasadena! I made an appointment (they only take appointments) about two weeks earlier than the date I needed to come in. I spoke with Nelson on the phone and he was so nice and helpful! He decided to book me with his mom (Mai) since my design was a bit crazy. Upon arrival, there were only about 3 other people inside and Nelson took mine and my boyfriend's temperature and told us to wash our hands in the sink. We then chose our colors and got seated. Nelson came by and offered up complimentary drinks, which were non-alcoholic and alcoholic! Love that! My boyfriend got hot coffee, which was delicious, and I got champagne, which was also delicious. I got my pedicure done and oh my goodness I loved the lady who did them! She really gave me the best foot and leg massage, definitely not a short one either. She did my toes amazing and I paid $50 for gel pedicure. Then I got my full set gel acrylics done and Mai did such an amazing job! She helped me color match the colors from my picture as well and was an absolute joy to be around. We did have a laugh because she forgot to do the hearts on my pointer finger (which you can see in the picture) so I had to go back another day. But she was more than happy to fix it! Overall, I highly recommend and cannot wait to be back! read more

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Very upset with my experience. This is my second visit, and last time, it was a great, so I wanted to come again. My pedicurist was very rough and cut my toe, which started swelling and bleeding. She was rough during the whole procedure, and I had to jerk my foot back several times since it hurt so much. She acknowledged that my toe was bleeding and swelling, but didn't apologize or ask if I was okay. I understand that mistakes happen, but this service is unacceptable. Instead of apologizing, she was very aggressive and just kept going even after I tried to tell her to stop. When I finally called the manager and asked for a different nail tech, she was very rude and tried to blame the situation on me by saying that it was nothing and acted like I was just being dramatic when it actually hurt a lot and is still bleeding 5 hours later. I am very disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Mai Nail Bar - My appointment was at 12; this is my toe still bleeding at 5 pm - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Pros: -they were staffed well to accommodate multiple walk ins - the front desk receptionist was very kind and accommodating - the environment is spacious and clean - discount on 1st time customers - parking accessible Cons: - my daughters nail polish came off 2 nails already and she just got her nails done last night, the entire nail polish just slipped off her nail so not sure of the quality of their polish - my gel x nails overall look ok but when you look closely there's a lot of icky stuff going on, weird shaping, nails not lining up, tonssss of glue creating weird thickness, residue sticking out from under nails, bad application of stickers on the one nail I wanted a design on - don't have easy nail selection section for NON gel nails - amongst 4 of us we had a lot of techs working on us and two of the techs were surprisingly rude considering the amount of business we had just brought in, they just didn't like the questions we had or maybe were trying to be funny, not sure - the person doing my pedicure tried more than 10x to push the most expensive pedicure on me, like I get it, you want more money but how many times do I need to say no thank you. It was a nice place to try but I don't think we'd be returning or recommend it because the cons outweighed the pros for us. We went for my daughter and she's the one whose nail polish has come off so quickly without cause so she's so sad and it sucks. read more

Ok, so I tried 2 other nail salons after going to this one for the first time, wasn't a fan of them so I came back to Mai Nail Bar; really happy I did! I think they will be my new nail spot. Yes they are a little bit more expensive than some other places but I really think they are worth it. The staff here is incredibly courteous and they do an excellent job with my nails - exactly what I ask of them. The manicure is very high quality and lasts longer than the other places I've tried. Highly recommend! Look at these gorgeous spring nails I got done yesterday! So happy and will be back soon! read more

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I won't go back and suggest you don't. Lumpy paint job and very painful cuticle care and nail shaping. They went / cut so far down the side of my nails. My pedicure technician said I had ingrown nails and proceeded to clip the sides of my big toe. Still feel pain a day later so hoping it's not an infection. I've had pedicures for the last 17 years in 5 major cities and never had these issues. Maybe it's a "unique" approach of this salon but it's a waste of money. This salon is expensive - $50 regular gel and $40 regular pedi - and you don't get what you pay for... you get worse, pain. read more

This was my first time here and I walked in for a pedicure and was able to be seen right away which was nice! Everyone was very friendly and kind and the salon is super clean and they offered everyone a complimentary beverage. There were some people there who were clearly regular customers which is always a good sign! I'm used to having more color options and wasn't able to find exactly the shade I was hoping for but generally speaking they have a great range of options in gel and regular polish. read more

Front desk service is very nice, but I'd be happier if they focus on training nail technicians. I came in today, May 26th, for a gel mani and pedi ($85) and both technicians seemed very unsure of what they were doing and had to ask other more experienced technicians for help during my service. Despite my asking for rounded, more narrow shape they only knew how to do square. I get everyone starts somewhere but it's just not how you want to feel as a paying customer in the chair. I left feeling like I needed to redo my pedicure because it was not what I wanted. Very quickly done and poor polish job. Guess this is what I get for not doing my nails often, because like frequent customers I don't know who the best techs are to request. read more

Great Service and Great People. My nail shop sold and Mai Nail Bar was recommended to me and boy oh boy was I happy with the service and above all the kindness and cleanliness of the shot. I found my new place! read more

Great service & cleanliness. I'm new to the area and was in need of desperately getting my nails done. Upon calling I was greeted by a young gentlemen I believe his name was Nate. He told me I could come in as a walk-in, at a specific time. Upon arriving he greeted me and asked me to please wash my hands and proceeded to walk me to my chair. He then brought over a menu with complimentary drinks. My nail tech was Cadie. She originally was going to do a GelX set on me but ended up recommending me to go with Gel builder instead because my natural nails were a good length. She was both friendly and professional and her work truly spoke for itself. I love the set I got! I would highly recommend coming here and asking for her. I can't wait for my future visits! read more

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