I had initially chosen several other nail salons in the LA area but none of them offered free parking of any kind (or they required you to find street parking) so I chose the first salon that didn't give me any parking troubles and it was this one. It doesn't look like much at first. But you can't judge a book by its cover. I came right at opening and despite their many employees, there was just one spot available with Brian. Initially, he looked young but he did such an amazing job with my nails- I've never been so happy. I've been instagramming anything with the exception that my nails show lol Brian suggested that I go from my usual oval to coffin shaped saying that it would look better on me. And I love them! He also took the time to remove my prior gel. They were difficult to remove but he did so without hurting me one bit. I'm def coming back to get my nails touched up and redone from now on. :) Thank you Brian! read more

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Went in on Friday 4/19 and it was pretty empty..I got a gel mani. The lady that did my nails was very rough, she didn't know how to file my nails the square shape I asked for, the lady next to her had to show her how. So not even 2 days later I notice the way the gel is turning. The clear coat is super uneven, it's not on the whole edge of the nail over the color so it's making my nails look dirty ..I've gotten gel many times in other places and never had it looked this way specially not 2 days after I got them. I'm so disappointed.. read more

Model Nails - U can see how the clear coat is so uneven - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I really enjoy coming to this place. The people who do your nails are nice & sociable. Kevin is the go to person if you want a unique shape or design! He's awesome & very nice! Emily will leave ur eyebrows flawless!!! The only downside is they're usually full and there's a wait time but that's common in nail places! Don't hesitate to try this place out I love it. read more

Model Nails - Almond Full set with design $25!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first time visiting this amazing and newly remodeled nail salon. The shop is a beautiful beach theme and it's very clean and the service is excellent. Emily provides outstanding customer care and takes her time working on you. I definitely will be back. read more

Model Nails - French tip - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The staff was friendly, Emily who did my nails was a sweetheart, the gentleman who did my pedicure ...not so nice. My toes hurt for like 4 days after OUCH! I paid 20 for a simple all white pedicure which wasn't bad, and their massage chairs were nice and comfy :) The bad part was that my nails look nothing like the picture I asked for, and I paid $2 extra for matte nails and she quickly applied a matte top coat that when dry showed shiny parts all around where the coat was not properly applied. Worst part is I accidently left behind a pair of flats after my pedicure, which somehow no one ever saw. read more

Model Nails - What I got & what I asked for .... :( - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted to like this place. Staff is friendly and attentive. For the most part, it has great reviews and so I expected to get great service. I came in for a gel mani and regular pedicure. For the pedicure, the lady did a phenomenal job. She was thorough in the cutting and filing and was attentive. However she does not do manicures. For this reason, I have no idea why she even decided to do my manicure and eventually have another person do my gel nails. It wasn't until afterwards that I realized she was just trying to help and speed the process, as it started getting busy. She cut my nails so short, after it took me so long to grow them AND I told her not to cut too much. Also, she cut them very uneven. I figured I just try to get the person who would do my nails to fix them. The guy who did my gel nails however, did not understand what I was trying to tell him. Instead he rounded my nails more, so my short nails ended up shorter but not even. In addition, he messed up one of my nails, which I didn't notice until after I left. It has a blob of the clear top coat and he didn't clean the spots he left around my thumb. The UV light was also too strong and I know I wasn't the only one as my sisters said the same thing. It was painful to leave my hand under that light for too long. Overall, I think the price (35 for both mani and pedi) speaks for the type of service they provide. And I know people were growing frustrated about waiting but it doesn't mean you can do a terrible job just to get people out the door quicker. I will not be coming back and would suggest if you decide to come here, come in early before it gets busy. read more

Model Nails - Messed up my ring finger nail (left a blob) and left residue around my thumb. - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went to get my nails done and not only did they let 2 people go on front of me but when They started doing my nails it was 7:03 pm and I got there at 5:20pm , when doing my nails this lady started hurting me and I kept telling her and she started laughing and mocking me and I told her I could understand what she was saying ... I let her slide ... after I told her to please make my nails thin I hated when they were thick and then gel makes them even thicker and she said ok but she left them so thick and I told her to file them and she started filing them sooo bad ... I kept telling her to fix it because it was looking like my nails had dents and she said she couldn't do it ... so I told her just leave it I'm ganna pay for my toes but not my nails and I got up and she came behind me and wouldn't let me leave (I was the only one left in the store) and then she started grabbing on my arms and trying to cut my nails off and she was trying to hold me down ... I told her to get off me and I was getting really harassed. She didn't want me to pay for my toes she wanted me to pay for my ugly nails or she had to yank them off ... it escalated as I walked out and she pulled me behind and pulled my purse I had to ask security for help which then led to me finding the police man on subway ... they helped me out from these ladies that were harassing me inside the store and grabbing me on my wrist . I left crying feeling uncomfortable and harassed . They are lucky if I decide to not file a police report .... but of course I am going to file charges against her . read more

Prices have really shot up, maybe clientele isn't tipping? I'm so sick of tipping anyways, just charge me what the thing and the service costs! Anyways, took my daughter here, she got a mani/pedi I got a pedi. Wait plus rushed services: two hours and thirty minutes. The wait time isn't really communicated, it was also hard to tell who was waiting for what or where people were at with their services. A whole party of people waiting on the spa chairs for their services?! Weird. My pedi was awful, rushed, uncomfortable and my toes look RAGGETY!! Cost? a mani/pedi and an pedi: $78. I think I'm done with model nails! read more

Brian is amazing and so sweet! I recommend him to anyone. He's quick, but particular. His work is very professional. He also helped pick my color and I love it! I would have never done it without his expertise. read more

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After having awful experience in many nail l salons and spending hundreds of dollars in my nails and pedicures, I can honestly say that I have found an amazing spot and that is Here Model Nails. I actually had came here before but only to get a nail fixed, but after many bad experiences in other salons of technicians NOT following directions or understanding my needs or them getting upset to fix something that I did not like as it happends to many of us girls. As a client you want to get what you paid for right? I decided to do some research before going to get my nails done this time around, after reading the reviews here on yelp about this place I read GOOD REVIEWS about Kevin and decided to book an appointment and thank God I did. Like I mention above I really like the work Kevin did I explained to him my need and wants and he did an amazing job, I explained to him that I had wide nail bed and that I didn't want my nails to look worse he use a tool that presses nail on the side and that has been the best thing ever. Kevin definitely know his profession. LOVE THIS PLACE NOW WILL CONTINUE TO GO HERE ..ASK FOR KEVIN read more

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Got a manicure from Michelle and a pedicure from Cindy, I was in heaven! Great service, great atmosphere, and an even better price!! read more

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I've been coming here for 2 years and I have never had a bad experience. Emily and Kevin are my favorite , because they deal with me the most . This nail shop is also reasonable . I recommend all my friends here . Good customer service too! read more

Model Nails - Before picture (naked lashes) - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A salon I can count on! I am new to the LA area and I was referred to Emily by a friend, who knows how picky I am with my nails and brows.. Not only can I count on Emily to always make me happy with my nails and brows.. always.. She also blew me away with the most natural and beautiful set of lashes. For years I couldn't get lashes because I always had an allergic reaction. Emily really took her time to explain how confident she was that she uses great quality products and it was the best decision I made. Now I'm hooked! It's been almost 4 weeks and I still get compliments on my Mink Lashes asking if I just got them redone . As a technician I completely trust her, she is caring and positive and I would recommend her for ALL services. The receptionist at this salon remembers you and is extremely hospitable as well, so no matter the rush or wait you're never forgotten! read more

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Super friendly staff and they offer different services besides nails for a good price . I have never been disappointed in my experience going to get a mani or pedi here ! read more

Kevin is the shitttt He did a fabulous job on my nail! Thanks dude :) He took his time to get everything perfect & even. Pleasant to converse with & great attitude! My roommate recommend him to me & I would highly recommend him! read more

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They do a great job on my feet and hands. They take their time and are gentle when working on my feet or hands. The price is great and they are open late which is a plus. They even give you champagne while you're being pampered. Awesome service! read more

Model Nails - Spa Pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love model nails I been coming here for 4 years Always really good job I always come to see Kevin, Cindy or Nina clean and very nice services read more

Model Nails - Christmas nail by Nina - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place! All the Girls are so friendly. The prices are Fair My Mom got her eyebrows tatted by emely & she loved the final work & any retouching she needed, she would do it without a problem. Def my favorite nail spot! read more

Model Nails - Amazing work like always Kevin. - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Disappointed toes looked amazing however You'll walk in ask for their prices and once they have you sitting there they'll change prices on you. On top of that they will charge you additional if you want to shape your nails "oval" "round" "almond" seriously? Their service wasn't what you'd consider bad but it wasn't the best either. I'd save my time and money and go elsewhere. read more

I really do appreciate Lili and Emily for doing my full set, pedicure, and eyebrows. Due to covid-19 the ladies here at Model Nails are truly life savers and appreciated for making us woman feel beautiful during this depressing time. Very nice staff and leaving satisfied. read more

I decided to try this place out after seeing all the great reviews. I got there a little before 6 on Thursday and didn't get outta there till about 820pm. there was 3 people ahead of me. I told them I wanted a mani pedi and they had me seated right away. I ended up waiting about an hour and a half till they got to me. My feet were all wrinkled from having soaked so long. I should have left but I thought maybe if they at least did a really good job I'd be happy. I was wrong. The pedi was really good But the manicure omg I wanted to cry. It was the worse manicure I have every gotten in my life. The nails were uneven. I like them short and square. They were all different lengths and definitely not square. It looked so horrible I went home and removed the polish. I don't get it she did a really good pedi I don't know if she was just rushing with the mani but I will not be back. The owner actually contacted me after she saw my review/picture and offered me a free mani and apologized. I thought that was really nice. That and the fact that I really did love my pedi is the only reason I gave them three stars. read more

Great news!!! It appears our search for the perfect nail shop has come to an end. What a wonderful way to start the New Year. My daughter found this jewel on Yelp and the reviews are absolutely right. Emily is amazing, friendly, funny, and does an incredible pedicure. By far the best pedicure I have ever had & I've had many. Simon is the first man to do my mani and it was lovely. Everyone very friendly, shop very clean, plenty of parking. All in all, a terrific experience. Without a doubt I will be back. read more

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I went in to have them fix one (1) nail ... it was shorter than the other hand., how can you mess up one nail and make it shorter?? " NIna" wanted me to wait for Emily, the manager just because I asked how emily was doing, it was oboist that she did not want to waste her time in one nail she was not friendly at all, the cite was cold no warm, I will NOT be coming back......... One star is the lowest or I would go lower., read more

Excellent service with friendly people :) made my acrylic set look super natural and was very conscious on me liking her work!! I will come back! read more

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I have gotten my nails done before and for the price it wasnt bad. Then i got a full set manicure and i did not get gel and i was there an hour and they still wouldn't dry. The girl who did my nails rushed and even cut me near my cuticle. She was super abrasive and didnt even apologize. In the end my nails never dried even after 2+ hours and they got smudged. Would not recommend read more

Model Nails - Cuticle cut multiple times. waited 1hr for them to dry-didnt. They tried telling me it's bc I didnt get gel. Smudged 2+ hours of drying - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place. Since ive been home from college it's my go to. Sometimes it can get busy but for the most part they'll get you in & out pretty efficiently. I have been coming here & have not found my specific technician... until today. Emily is so amazing! She was so sweet and actually held conversation. She was happy to do anything i asked. For my toes, i love Lucy. She's just as sweet & takes her time during the process of doing your feet. Always great experiences here but better that i found Emily & Lucy. read more

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Honestly one of the best pedicures I've gotten in a veryyy long time. Mindy is so precise and pays attention to the little details which I appreciated so much! Her work was super neat and I was very comfortable the entire time. Overall it was great service, I'll definitely be coming back :) read more

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I wish there was a 10 * I would give it to Emily and all her workers they do a great job in doing nails the place is clean friendly and the prices are very reasonable they can do skin care I care and nails I've been coming to them for a while and every time I leave the nail shop I have a big smile on my face because they know how I like to have my nails and they do it just the way I like it and Emily is the best in the West read more

Model Nails - Emily always does a great job on my nails she is the best in the West love Model Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO THE OLD EMILY?! Man. So sad. So disappointed. I literally started coming here when she first opened and was so pleased w/ this place; i sent everyone and their momma! But man, Emily has changed. She use to be so nice and welcoming...now she's rude and unprofessional. Like I get this place is in the middle of the hood and she must get some rude ass people...but don't treat everyone like that. We really just want to get our nails done and bounce. Emily: get off your phone and don't leave people's nails crooked. Because of us customers - you pay your bills. Don't forget that. KEVIN and CINDY: ya'll are theeee best are the ONLY reason people go back to this joint. Open up your own shop and stop dealing w/ Emily's abuse. You guys work hard and don't deserve it. Because of you 2 - Emily is still open. read more

I had been going to Model Nails since 2014 and I am now done. Something has happened where the majority of the staff has quit and there are only few technicians who still work here so the wait time is astronomical. I have acrylic nails and I always get a fill, pedicure and my eyebrows waxed. The last few times I came, my acrylic nails have broken off completely. Full on nails breaking completely off. They have also raised their prices which I would have no problem with if the quality of work was up to par. It isn't. Emily the owner is the only one who waxes eyebrows and she always has an attitude if you need yours done. I'll be damned if I pay more money for shitty service when Platinum Nails are right up the street and do a way better job and they cost less than Model Nails. I was a loyal customer here for eight years and I always brought my own nail polish and tipped accordingly. I will never come back. read more

I was a little disappointed that the woman that was highly requested for (eyebrows and nails) was too "busy" to see me. Even though I was a walk-in she didn't look to busy to me after she finished client in the back. However, once we got past that on to the good stuff ! The nail tech I went to is a 5 star one! He's a man. He replicated the exact nails I wanted. I left very satisfied with the job he'd done ! Not fond of the shop's service but the nail tech was legit! I also used the Yelp coupon for $5 off $50 and it worked perfectly! Thanks Yelp read more

I was introduced by a friend love my nails will definitely come again. Service was quick plenty of parking got my pedicure done as well Hanna and Kenny did my nails and pedicure great prices! Thank you guys! read more

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This place absolutely sucks. I went in for a pedicure & got the Deluxe special that comes with callus removal. First, it was a super rushed job and business was slow (I came at 1:30 on a weekday) so there was really no reason to rush and the overall paint job wasn't the best. Second, after the callus removal there was still skin that hadn't been removed and the worst part of all or at least I think its the worst part is that they charge $2 for disposal flip flops, so don't forget to bring a pair of sandals. I had just came off of work and was wearing crocs and thought I would be given a pair of flip flops so my fresh pedicure wouldn't get destroyed, but they tried to charge me. I think this is outrageous being that getting a pair of flip flops, especially if you don't have the proper shoes is usually complimentary at any foot spa you go to. It just sucks, I think the amount of stars (3) and reviews that they were given definitely fit the description of this place. Never again. It's convenient and close to work, but I'm gonna have to keep looking for a new spot. read more

I'm in here right now getting more upset by the minute. ON MY BIRTHDAY. I asked if they had rose gold chrome and I was assured they do. The lady just threw out a price of $30 dollars when I told her I didn't need to get a manicure (since I got one the day before) or a full set. Really $30 just to get my nails polished?! They then sat me a a station where the girl was lost and clueless. I was told by another patron that usually Kevin does the chrome nails. So i asked if I could wait for him. The girl got up from her station and went to the back. Mind you I'm still trying l to stay calm because it's my birthday! I then thought let me at least get my eyebrows done. So I asked another lady if I can get waxed she said yes and then walked to the back. After sitting for about 5 minutes I asked the Kevin guy and he told me to sit in the chair. Finally I got up and left. I'm not going to beg someone to spend my money. This is LA there's a nail shop every other block! If I give ZERO stars I would. Oh well their loss. I was thinking of having a bridal party there! read more

My first time here and I absolutely loved it! The entire staff is very sweet and nice and pricing is very good. I got acrylic fill done by Emily and she is the best! She takes her time to make sure you get exactly what you want. I needed my eyebrows done as well and she mentioned that she does eyebrow wax for $8! Overall I am super impressed and happy with their services today and will definitely be coming back in a few weeks for my next fill. Loved it! read more

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I'm not from LA so I needed to find a place for a fill in, pedi, and eyebrow waxing. And my gawd. I should have taken a before and after pic! My eyebrows fire.The lady who does the eyebrows said she was the best in the West and she did not lie! The ladies who did my pedi and fill-in treated me with so much kindness which is rare when I go into many nail shops. My nails are absolutely popping and my eyebrows have never looked this fire before. She did exactly what I asked for; clean, kept them thick, and arched which NOBODY has ever done before. Thank you ladies! I can't wait to go back. read more

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What can I say i always come only because Kevin knows how to do my nails I suffer when he leaves read more

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I HAD TO WALK OUT it was soooo BAD!! This place used to be good and cheap. I was there a couple of days ago and was completely ignored while the girl at front desk let all of her friends go in front of me. I sat there for 45 minutes!!! read more

Very friendly shop. Tina did an AMAZING, neat, job on my nails. I'm very pleased with her work! read more

Model Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Horrible nail experience. The owner, Emily, is trying to nickel and dime for any possible thing. She told me that using OPI get nail polish would be an additional $3 charge (which I have never been asked to pay the last 4 times I came here) so i asked her why and she proceeded to tell me that since they are located in a "LOW INCOME" area and have "low income customers" she needs to charge for the better brands or else I should just use another brand. With this comment she made the heads of other customers turn and we all just had a disgusted look on our face. So I picked "another brand" she painted one coat and i asked her if the color was going to be darker because I was looking for a dark red color (like the sample I had chosen from) and she said yes with 3 coats it would be darker. 3 coats later, I still had apple red on my nails. I told her I was unhappy and she said "ya, it's lighter than the sample. Sometimes they don't match" no honey, ITS SUPPOSED TO MATCH THE SAMPLE! That's the whole point of a sample. I told her i didn't like the color and she just looked at me. I told her I wanted to pick another color and she said she could just layer whatever color I wanted on top. LAZINESS TO MAX! Long story short, I go to pay and she jacks up the price $4 and I asked why and she said to take off the gel for the fill is an additional $4! WHAT A JOKE!! I WILL NOT BE COMING BACK TO THIS BUSINESS! NOT ONLY DOES SHE INSULT HER CUSTOMERS BY CALLING THEM LOW INCOME SHE JACKS UP PRICES ON THEM AS WELL!! What an oxyMORON! Bye model nails, thank you for being a model for exactly why a business should NOT be!!! read more