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Mai Nail Bar

4.5 (244 reviews)
PriceyNail Salons
Open 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

Services - Mai Nail Bar

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

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Andrea R.

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

Burgundy French Tips
Yahaira Garcia ..

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

Ashley R.

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.

Kim V.

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.

Gel x nails
Berenice B.

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

Pedicure by Lily and I feel so fresh and so clean clean
Nicole C.

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.

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Breanna C.

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.

So crooked :/

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. :(

Dodgers and blue

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!

Jenny R.

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!

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

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

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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

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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.

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Ask the Community - Mai Nail Bar

How much for dip powder? Also, do you charge for dip removal?

Yes we charge $65 for dip powder and additional $10 for removal.

Do you offer soft gel extensions as well as hard?

Hi there yes we do offer GelX (gel extension) and gel builder (similar to hard gel).

Do you serve/sell alcohol?

Hi there Skylar. Yes we give a complementary drink which it can be alcohol but we don’t sell alcohol.

Can you do Brazilian wax for men?

No we do not do Brazilian waxing for men

Hello! Do you do gel extensions without acrylic involved?

Yes

Do use powder dip?

Yes

Do you do glow in the dark designs?

No we don't

How much for a gel manicure set w design?

Can you do Brazilian wax for men?

Hi what are the prices for full set acrylics? do you do gel x?

Hi, I went there for a pedicure a month or so ago. I don't recall who helped me, but she was amazing. I think her name was Wendy. Would that be correct?

Yes

Is Mai available Sunday March 21st morning for a gel extension mani? Also want gel pedi.

Can you do the hard gel coat on the real natural nail? Hello I wanted to know if you guys do hard…

Hello, Are you going to be opening up again? If yes can I please schedule an appointment? 😊

Are you currently taking appointments for this Saturday?

How much do you charge for short acrylic gel nails?

Hello, do you do gel overlays? I see it says hard gel in another answer to a question but I'm not sure if that is the same thing.

Hi. Thanks for contacting us. Yes, we used hard gel to do gel overlays

Do you do Bio Gel mani and pedi?

Hi Michele. Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately we don’t do Bio Gel, but we do gel Extension, Hard Gel and Gel Mani/Pedi

How much is a regular pedicure?

Hi Ruth. Our pedicure regular is $35.00

Hello. Are you guys open and taking new customers?

Yes we are open outdoors. Please call for an appointment. Thx

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Review Highlights - Mai Nail Bar

Nelson is a real pro when it comes to providing customers with great service and always remembers customers.

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L’ami Nails

L’ami Nails

4.4
(19 reviews)
1.2 mi

I absolutely like this nail salon. Everyone is very professional, I would like to mention Serena,…read morewho makes my nails come out perfect. They all take their time to make sure everything comes out flawless. Customer service is amazing and the atmosphere is peaceful and friendly. I highly recommend this salon.

Please read below reviews: notice the dates? lol the owner is making fake accounts after my honest…read morereview. This review is difficult to write because I gave this salon multiple chances and truly wanted to support them as a Pasadena local, but what started as disappointment over birthday nails turned into concerns about sanitation, professionalism, pricing, and customer treatment. Please consider looking at the photos of my nails an hour after they were done. I initially overlooked things because there was one employee in particular who was very kind and I kept hoping my experience would improve. Unfortunately, after several visits, I began noticing issues that became impossible to ignore. I observed sanitation and maintenance concerns that made me uncomfortable, including openings in walls with exposed plumbing, tools appearing to be reused between clients without proper visible sanitization, and a communal nail brush in the bathroom that was later used during service. This raised hygiene concerns for me personally. My birthday appointment was the turning point. I specifically requested Serena. During removal, my nails chipped significantly and I felt the service was rushed. I requested nail strengthening treatment and a simple French tip, but the final result was thick and not what I had asked for. When I politely said I was unhappy with the outcome, the response immediately became uncomfortable. Cameras were repeatedly referenced even though I was simply discussing the result of my nails and not disputing what happened. I was told that whatever I chose next "better be right" because they did not want me returning unhappy later. The repeated references to surveillance felt unnecessary and unrelated to the issue I was trying to address. There were also concerns about pricing. The posted pricing showed removal and regular polish charges, however I was charged more than expected and left confused about the final total. The polish reportedly applied "free of charge" did not feel free when the overall bill had already increased. After payment there was little acknowledgment, no effort to resolve concerns, and the interaction felt abrupt. When my husband later tried to discuss the pricing and service concerns, the conversation escalated further. Cameras were referenced again, we were directed to contact the owner, a phone number provided was unreachable, and the situation became increasingly hostile rather than solution focused. At that point it stopped being about the money and became about customer treatment. I gave this place multiple chances because there were staff members I genuinely liked and wanted to support. Unfortunately, I left feeling dismissed, uncomfortable, and disappointed. I would encourage management to focus on professionalism, sanitation transparency, customer communication, and handling feedback without escalation. For those looking in Pasadena, I would personally recommend seeking a salon with clearer pricing, stronger customer service, and a cleaner environment.

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AQ Nails Salon

AQ Nails Salon

3.8
(86 reviews)
1.3 mi
$$

I'm the type of person where if I love something, I stick with it. No switching, no experimenting…read more I'm loyal to the end. Ride or die. That's exactly how it is with my nail tech, Hanna. She's been doing my nails for the past five years, which basically means wherever she goes... I go. So when she started working here in Pasadena, I happily followed. This nail salon is spacious, clean, and the customer service is always top-notch. The owner, Giang, is wonderful. If I ever call and miss her, she always calls back quickly. Both she and her husband are incredibly kind, welcoming, and make you feel like a valued customer every time you walk in. All the staff here are friendly and professional. Even though I personally stick with my girl Hanna, I constantly hear great things about the other nail techs as well. Parking-wise, there are a few curb spots right in front, but if those are taken, there's plenty of parking in the plaza next to Domino's, which makes it easy. I love the ambience, the professionalism, and the overall welcoming vibe here. Truly grateful to be one of their customers. Safe to say I'll be coming here for a long time.

I've been coming here on and off for 15+ years and despite the ownership changes, this place is…read moreconsistently a good bargain. Highly recommend the $45 deluxe pedicure for the callus remover, hot paraffin wax, long massage, including hot stones! With regular manicure, my total was $65, not including tip. Polish is a consistent good application.

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Lumi Nail Studio

Lumi Nail Studio

4.7
(307 reviews)
1.3 mi
$$$

Ever since I was introduced to this place I haven't left. The staff are so professional and…read morethoughtful. I usually go to whoever is available and have never had issues with the nail techs who have done my nails and pedi. They've even suggested helpful tips to the way I do my nails which have worked well. Hard gel overlays are the way to go! Thank you ladies and shoutout to Evelyn for doing such an amazing job! You are very talented. Would highly recommend this place and their tools are clean.

Ok, I was really hoping this time would be better. And it almost was! I finally got the design I…read morewanted and I do like it very much, but two things are causing me to lower my review. 1. My partner and I booked Olivia and Evelyn because of their excellent reviews on Vagaro. But upon arrival, my partner was directed to Olivia and I was seated with Sylvia without any acknowledgement of the change. 2. More importantly, I've been working hard to grow out my nails and wanted to make sure I kept a good amount of length. But on her initial pass with the drill, Sylvia took so much length off of my thumbnail that it had to be filed below my fingertip. I asked for a round shape but because she took so much length off, I ended up with rounded squares. I'm really upset about the length. I will say my partner's nails look great, and if I decide to return (which is a big "if") I'll be sure to book with Olivia (and hopefully get who I booked with).

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Mai Nail Bar - othersalons - Updated June 2026

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