MJ is my go to nail spot! I even convinced my sisters to start coming here after they kept trying other places in the area and leaving disappointed with either the quality or the pricing. I always book with Nana and make sure to call ahead so I can get an appointment with her, she always does an amazing job. She recently did my nails for Coachella, and I absolutely loved how they turned out. I got so many compliments! I usually bring in inspiration photos, and she'll add in her own creative touch, which makes the final results even better. The quality of their work is consistently great my nails last, the shaping is precise, and everything is done with attention to detail. Their service is also efficient without feeling rushed, and I like that I can get a pedicure at the same time. On top of that, their pricing is very reasonable for the level of quality you get. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and I rarely have to wait long, which I really appreciate. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place that delivers both quality and great service! read more

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This was my first time there because the i needed something immediately. 1. sufficient staff to support weekend traffic it seems like - i counted around 18. 2. Place was clean but and spacious. Other than that, everything else is similar to other salons. The technicians that worked on my nail didn't stand out where I would be incline to return. read more

Service is not the best when you ask for a basic mani or pedi. Had a mani done. Nails were not cleaned (just filed, buffed, cuticle oil and a few seconds hand massage) Had a basic pedi done with two different people. The male did not do a massage and rushed the pedi, but the female did do a massage and took her time. You don't get the same service. read more

If you don't have too much time and want a flash quick regular pedicure this is the place for you. You'll be In and out in 15-20min. They definitely rush to finish. They are careless with the nail and cuticle cleaning, 3 second scrub and pat massage and the uneven and patchy varnish application. I can't speak for the other type of gel application or services. But I was not happy with the pedicure I got. I'm a believer of second chances, so will try them once more with a different person and hope for the best and will update my review as needed. Limited regular nail polish colors. No book to choose from, just a little cart with various limited OPI brand nail polish colors. read more

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Came in on random day and time just because I've been wanting to get my nails done after a year of neglect...especially for my feet. I'm not picky, but when they did my nails...I left noticing that they were not even at all. One side of my hand was shorter and more pointy than the other side. The ladies worked very quickly and finished both mani and pedi within 25 minutes...30 max. Good thing about this spot is that is close by the market, starbucks, and where I needed to be later. Place is quiet and the atmosphere is pretty calm. What I wished was for the ladies to not have to rush...the work was meh. Overall paid $65. $35 gel pedi and 30 for gel mani. Next is for my son. I brought him immediately after mine was done to get his toe and fingernails cut and cleaned. This is our first...his first time doing any of this! Reason... I'm terrible at cutting his toes and believe I've messed them up. I needed him to get it fixed. His service cost $45! Just for his nails to get cut and cleaned...ONLY! I almost died. Thought it would be like 15 bucks...but they charged as if they put on nail polish and crap. Total...$110 read more

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I haven't had a bad experience here, every nail tech has been through and fast. I'm done with my service in 30-40 mins. My nails needed a refresh, it's been 3 weeks.. one of my nail is cracking. They add extension on the one finger for $5. Total for removal, clean, add gel builder coat and cat eyes style polish is $50. This time Helena assisted me. I look around cause I'm nosy and I see what other girls are getting done for my future inspo and their nails turned out so cute, it gives me an idea of what I would want next. The place could be cleaner but other than that you can beat the price and how fast they do your nails. read more

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Thank you so much for this!! this was a great experience. From the customer service , to the way you all cut. Excellent job read more

MJ Nail Island - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Been coming here for a while, and since it's usually busy I just request for whichever nail tech is available first. However, I think I found my new fav nail lady here. Lynn is the best here and at the same time super sweet. I feel like she doesn't go crazy on filing my nails and actually care about my nail health. I'm very particular about nail shape and she always get the shape right. She truly listens to what I want and I always leave as a happy camper. Definitely recommend Lynn and will definitely be back. read more

MJ Nail Island - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came to MJ nail salon and I was very impressed with the results! My friend and I got gel pedicures and the service here is SO FAST. Usually when I go to the nail salon it takes at least an hour and when I came to MJ they took less than an hour on my pedicure. They offer regular polish gel polish, and even Japanese gel here. I opted for the gel polish pedicure and was so happy with my toes! As someone who does my own nails at home, it was so nice getting them done for once :-) I highly recommend MJ Nail Salon. read more

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Decided to give MJ a try because my last few visits from my original salon, my gel kept lifting and I was not happy it was not lasting. I called a few days in advance to schedule an appointment and it was quick and easy. Parking was seamless at 11am on a Saturday. It was different when I came out though as I did noticed a lot of people were driving around looking for parking. Scheduled for a gel mani and pedi. Mao mao and a male gentleman helped me during my appointment. Maomao did my manicure and the male did my pedicure. Got to say this was the FASTEST nail appointment Ive ever experience with 33mins and I waited maybe 5-6min in the lobby. They were both friendly and thorough. Very minimal conversation. My gel was not uneven, blotchy, nails are shaped nicely and how fast they finished, i was afraid it wasnt going to look good but it came out nice. Also due to it being my first time, I was afraid of going with a design and paying for something I wouldnt like so I picked a solid color but will most likely come back and try designs. Overall, paid $80 for mani and pedi without tip. They accept credit card, venmo and cash payment. No fees for credit card payment and everything was quick and seamless. They card terminal doesnt automatically have the tip calculator so you apply the tip on the receipt. I think the only thing that I didnt enjoyed from my visit was that the store had their doors open so it was really noisy, there was flies flying around which i saw was also bothering some other customers and they had their tvs on but didnt have anything playing so they couldve had some better ambiance for their customers. Otherwise, they were extremely busy and people were coming and going fast. read more

MJ Nail Island - Purple color 313 - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've been coming here since before they moved to Alhambra; everyone here is friendly, manicures are always detailed and clean, and their pricing is very reasonable! read more

The service at this shop is excellent, and it is also very clean. I really love the manicure the nail technician did for me. read more

MJ Nail Island - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

I moved to the Alhambra area in May 2025 and started coming to this nail salon after a colleague recommended it. Before that, I had been seeing the same nail tech for five years, but she's unfortunately too far for me now so coming here was definitely stepping out of my comfort zone. I've been visiting twice a month, and they haven't let me down once! The salon is always clean and well-maintained, fully staffed, and I've never had to wait for service. Everyone has consistently been able to deliver exactly what I ask for =) read more

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I've gone to MJ Nail Island intermittently since they've opened. I was always satisfied with the quality of my manicures (including regular polish/gel, Japanese gel, and Gel X) and pedicures. I didn't have a preferred technician until recently. Ella did a wonderful job capturing designs from the inspo pics that I showed her. The prices were super reasonable ($50-$65) including hard gel, designs, and cat eye polish. Each manicure lasts me about 4 weeks because my nails grow pretty quickly. read more

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I came here for the first time on Friday evening. I wanted to give them a try since their reviews were good. I asked for a fill (acrylic) and they told me they don't de acrylic, which is crazy. Maybe she just didn't want to do it. But she told me she'd do the clear coat that they use for Gel X. She put the coat on and then immediately started painting my nails. She didn't file them, even them out, buffer them, nothing. It felt so rushed. They look so bad, so bumpy and nails going in different directions. I paid $60 dollars for this. The pictures speak for themselves. Wont be coming back. read more

MJ Nail Island - Bumpy and nails pointing in different directions - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

My toddler has been asking to do "pretty nails" so I decided to take her this morning. I called around and came across MJ Nail Island and they said they had an opening for a walk in. It was her first time so she was a little shy at first. The nail tech that helped her was very friendly and made her feel really comfortable. She let her choose her color and helped her cut her nails. Safe to say my toddler left there as an extremely happy customer. Will definitely be back! read more

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First I want to say the nail techs (2 of them) were nice and respectful. Unfortunately, I cannot come back because they have a policy that they don't soak your nails for manicure and they also don't push back cuticles. The problem with only using the drill itself it cannot get all the dried up cuticle or if you have a nail getting ingrown. I understand if you are getting gel nails some places may not soak your nails but I called ahead and asked for a traditional mani/pedi. The charge was $45 which is more than reasonable, but expensive if they could not do a good job cleaning up the nails. I really wanted this to be my new go to place because it is near my work, but unfortunately I need to make an appointment at my regular place this weekend and get a true mani/pedi. Which now, double the cost I was spending because I need someone else to do what they are not capable/willing to do. Also, the best they can do is warm "ish" water. I asked for hotter water for soaking my feet for my pedicure and they could not accommodate me. Also, they do the hand and feet massage immediately AFTER polishing which is not good because you can't relax for fear of smearing your nail polish and they are also very careful so you don't get the hand massage you would get at a different salon that does massage before polishing. The restroom could be cleaner, having a working light besides a floor lamp that is going to fall over would be nice and they had no paper towels to dry my hands in the restroom. I could only give it a 2. Would review much less, but they were nice and not the nail tech fault because it is the location policy and rules and they are doing as they are instructed. So, if you go here for a traditional manicure you will not get that. In over 45 years of going to nail salons, high end and little hole in the walls locations, this is the first that would not soak my hands and do regular cuticle removal. I also didn't appreciate the young gentleman that came to speak with me and attempted to gaslight me in thinking what I was asking for never existed. I go to enough places to know it is an actual thing to soak the hands and use the manual cuticle tools. I still tipped a little over 20% because not nail tech fault. Again, I only went in for a traditional manicure/pedicure. I cannot speak on any other service they provide. If you go here, just know what you are walking into. read more

I made a next day appointment at 10am and Momo and Linh did my nails. They were so nice, quick and professional. Momo did my gel manicure and she is so clean, organized and my nails came out perfectly. I did a gel overlay and my nails are not bulky at all. What was really impressive was that I was finished in an hour! Parking can be a challenge. Although there's a huge lot, there are plenty of popular restaurants so it might be best to park a bit further away. read more

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They will start your nails and walk up and leave because a different client of theirs walks in. Will not be back. Mediocre work and awful customer service. read more

MJ Nail Island - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Okay quality but reasonable pricing for nails! I've come here quite a few times to do my nails because the pricing is very reasonable for gel-X and gel nails. However the quality from my experience has been okay. The gel-X nails will last at most 2 weeks before one nail falls off or they grow out. The service is also a hit or miss. They take walk ins and from my past experience I made an appointment for gel pedicure at 7pm. But since they might've taken too many walk ins or overbooked I ended up getting seated in the chair at 7:15ish and waited another 20ish minutes before a nail technician worked on me. By time she started it was around 7:35pm. It was a bit frustrating having to wait so long, but the nail technician I had did a wonderful job for my pedicure. The gel pedicure cost $35 which was very affordable comparing it to other nail salons who were charging $50 for the same service. read more

Great new spot! I visited this spot last month with friend and had a wonderful experience. We did not have an appointment, however they took us both within five minutes. I had my nails done with Gel-X and my friend did both her hands and feet. They work quickly yet with precision. The location is clean, staff is friendly and the color selections are the best I've seen in a long time. We will definitely be coming back soon and if you're nearby check them out, you will not be disappointed. read more

Great service by Nana, she made sure I was comfortable and repeatedly asked me for my input and approval. The place was very clean and classy. All chairs were in perfect condition and everything in this salon looked new. Parking lot is offers ample parking spaces and the salon is located next to a Starbucks, which is amazing. I got gel-x nails with a French tip and a little red heart in the middle. I also got a gel pedicure. Both services were exactly what I wanted. read more

MJ Nail Island - Gel X nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

My friend recommended Lynn from MJ Island and I'm extremely impressed! This is my first time getting Gel X and it's sooo much better than acrylics.. more natural looking and not as thick. Best nails I've ever had! SALON They only do Gel x, Gel, and Japanese Gel. I heard they don't do acrylics, because it's not as healthy for the lungs. Because of this, the salon doesn't smell like a nail parlor at all! Large area with about 8 (I think) nail techs working at a time. Price was fair at $90. SERVICE It's recommended to make an appointment ahead of time if you want a specific nail tech. I was able to make an appointment the same day! I saw some walk-in customers who didn't have any issues getting mani/pedi. Lynn was very gentle with my nails and paid attention to the details! Highly recommend if you're in the area!! read more

MJ Nail Island - Gel x by Lynn - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Absolutely adore this nail shop, this would be exactly my 4 visit and I will definitely be coming back to get another set! Each time I have gotten my nails done, the workers are incredibly sweet and very gentle! Prices are pretty low in my opinion compared to other shops, along with my nails coming out stunning each and every time!!! Definitely recommend this shop! read more

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Parking: Easy, open, free lot I have to say, this place is you get what you pay for. For a simple regular manicure, i paid $20 + $5 tip. However, it was not a very careful manicure. If you are looking for a deep clean, nice soak, kind of nail treatment, don't go here. they don't soak your nails or clean your cuticles. they take the little drill and clean up your edges and top it with polish. I think what really bugged me was that my technician was not careful. she cut my nails and filed them down, but they were super wavy. I went to the car and examined my nails further and decided I was going to speak up. When i went in, i told the lady and she told me to be careful getting things out of my bag. I was so annoyed. you're blaming me for your poor shaping? Anyway, recommend for a quick, easy, cheap, superficial nail visit read more

This site makes it easy to call them to set up an appointment, especially one that was last minute (within the same day and a couple of hours later. The place provides standard aspects of a nail salon which include: a reception desk, seating area (small with plush couches), manicure tables, and pedicure chairs. They have a small staff but it looks as though they work very efficiently when customers do come in. Although my appointment started later (original time was 7PM, but didn't get services until 7:10), I'm able to overlook that due to the quality customer service and efficiency. Would recommend for others to try it at least once if you're in the area! read more

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Amazing service amazing quality. I love the vibe. It's pretty quiet compared to other nail salons where the technicians are usually yapping loud. They are very professional, timely and efficient. Nana is my favorite tech. read more

I like this place - clean, spacious and best of all they offer Japanese gel which lasts long time. I do a lot of baking and washing dishes and they last long, price is $40 plus tip. I like the owner too, very kind . They have a lot of staff so they can take care of you . My favorite nail place. read more

MJ Nail Island - Gucci green Japanese gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Just got my nails done for my friend's wedding at MJ, and I loved it! This was my first time getting a 3-D design and I felt like she was able to follow the picture I showed her exactly. It was also quite affordable for gel extensions & a design ~ $80. I would recommend! The nail salon itself is quite large and bright, and can accomodate walk-ins! The nail technicians are attentitive and efficient. read more

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Nice work also quick but neat...I paid about $95 for gel mani + pedi just wish they had more options for the pedicure as I was hoping to get a massage + some type of scrub but other then that it was a good vibe and my nails come out pretty! read more

The nails don't even last a full week I had my pinky nail fall off three days later I went back to do a repair. They said I had to make an appointment two days later another nail fell. I got my nails done on Sunday. It is now Friday and two nails have fallen and they don't have time to fix it unless you make an appointment which is ridiculous After I spent so much money they don't care about customer service they don't care about repairing your nail. Avoid this place at all cost they're not professional. read more

MJ Nail Island - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

Haven't been here for a while but they have a Great service, I like that they take their time to do your nails, very thorough. And my nails last for along time. Definitely going back again here to do nails. read more

My favorite nail salon just opened their second location! MJ Nail Island never fails me. All of the nail techs are so talented and can achieve any design you want. The prices are so affordable for their quality of work. They specialize in gel-x and Japanese gel The owner Jing makes sure all her customers leave satisfied with their nails. read more

MJ Nail Island - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

I've been here two times & both times the manicurist have been rude not the friendliest but what i will say is the Japanese nail polish is what made me come back! Nail polish lasted me 3 weeks! Really great quality products! Just need work on customer service! read more

Always good quality and easy to book. Ladies are always nice and professional. Next to Starbucks and Ono Hawaiian. In same plaza as Planet Fitness, Dollar Tree and Shabuya to name a few. Korean grocery store nearby too. read more

Thank you ! For taking me and my boyfriend last minute I love my foot scrub & they took their time to massage our legs and feet as well! Would recommend and they fixed my hello kitty charm read more

I've been coming here for a couple years and regardless of who has done my pedi, they've been so sweet, detail oriented, but efficient. Lately the quality has fallen short. They RUSH through the service, barely cleaning up the cuticle. I've been nipped twice and when removing old gel they apply the bit to one spot and improperly remove. At my last pedicure, none of the tools they used came out of a sanitized bag or looked cleaned. Sadly this is my last time here. read more

Very busy nail salon! Called and went in on a Wednesday afternoon with my mom. We both need manicure and pedicure. They were able to fit us in and seemed very busy. We did have to wait 20 minutes before they get started on our nails. I showed a design to the lady name Jing. She was able to do the exact same design that I wanted for my wedding. I was very happy with my design. It did take her 2-3 hours to do this set. Overall love my nails and got compliments all day everyday. However, my mom was a bit unhappy about her pedicure. She thinks her person did her gel pedicure a bit sloppy and nails were not file down where the nails sticks out from the gel nail polish. This nail salon is next to Starbucks in the plaza of Top Island seafood restaurant. This location used to be GameStop. Next time when I want nails like these, I will definitely ask her Jing again. :) read more

MJ Nail Island - My wedding nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California

I was making appointments for some of my friends for a wedding and they took a long time to respond. I wasted the whole day waiting for them because they told me they could fit us in but they would call me back which they did not. I don't think I would ever give this place a try again. Bad customer service and wasted my day. Now I got to scramble for a new place. read more

i'm pretty sure this place used to be in san gabriel square because that's where i first found out about gel x nails. they've definitely grown so much with their artistry and im here for it. i called to see if i can do a walk in pedi, and got the cutest color toes. i also upgraded for the spa treatment read more

MJ Nail Island - Nail Salons Near Me - Alhambra, California