This used to be my favorite nail bar. I went last week and got a gel manicure. The gel came off in 4 days. The owner who I used to love was bored and apathetic at best, when I asked what colors best match toes & fingers. Definitely not going back. read more

I don't usually write reviews like this, but I think it's important to be honest about my experience. I've been a loyal client of my nail tech for about five years and even followed him to this salon, so I expected the same level of care I've always received. I came in asking to have my acrylics removed since I need short nails for school, but he convinced me to keep them and just shorten them. I agreed, but the end result was nothing like what I asked for. The color was completely different from the dark blue I requested, and the nails were noticeably longer than I wanted. The pedicure was also disappointing. I paid extra for a callus treatment, yet my feet were barely scrubbed. It felt rushed and careless, which is not what I expect from an upgraded service. Even though I was unhappy, I still tipped generously and thanked them before leaving. After sitting in my car and realizing how dissatisfied I was, I went back inside less than ten minutes later to politely ask if they could shorten and repaint my nails. The staff seemed visibly frustrated, even though the fix was quick and simple and took less than ten minutes. I was then told I needed to pay an additional thirty dollars. My nail tech apologized, but that doesn't change the fact that I was charged extra to correct something that wasn't done as requested in the first place. I've been nothing but loyal and respectful for years, so this was really disappointing. After this experience, it's clear that customer satisfaction isn't a priority here. I won't be returning, and I hope this feedback encourages better communication and a little more care for loyal clients in the future. Updated Review: A few hours after I posted my review, I received both a call and a kind text from the owner, My. I called her back, and she was incredibly thoughtful, sincere, and apologetic. She was genuinely eager to make things right by offering me a complimentary manicure if I choose to return. I didn't expect anything for free, but I truly appreciated her kindness and professionalism. I believe how a business owner handles a situation speaks volumes, and My went above and beyond to make me feel valued and heard. Because of her thoughtful response and genuine care, I'm updating my rating from one star to five. Thank you, My, for your grace and integrity. It truly meant a lot! read more

My Nail Bar - The color I asked for - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Didn't live my experience here. They misled me with the price until it was too late. Plus you're getting a manicure on a stool. Super uncomfortable and uncomfortable more expensive than other places in the area. read more

I have been coming here foreverrrrrr and as usual Jaden is the best at acrylics! Structurally sound nails done by a true perfectionist that easily last for three weeks. I read an earlier review and I actually happened to be there at the time and I can honestly say that they are ALWAYS very professional and pleasant ... even when an entitled passive aggressive gaslighting customer comes in the shop. Try it, you'll love them but don't take my weekend a.m. space, please :) read more

My Nail Bar - pearl ombré - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I genuinely don't know one POSITIVE thing I could say about this place. So overpriced and genuinely such rude service other than tyler. read more

My Nail Bar - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I've tried quite a few nail salons; this one stands out. Worth the drive past 3 other places! Why? The calm, friendly vibe. Comfy chairs, focus on cleanliness, wide variety of nail options. But the best is the gentle way Apple (she's fab!) treats my nails and nail bed...and the deep strong massage! The only place I'll get a Pedi in LA. read more

My Nail Bar - Love my toes! - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Came here for fill since the place I usually go wasn't available and could not believe how I was treated. I have never had this experience at a nail salon prior. I came in for a hard gel fill, when I asked if they have UV protective gloves (my other nail salon offers them) he looked at me blankly, said something in his native tongue to his co workers. He was agitated. He brought back something that looked like a fabric you put your hand in but fully covers your hand and didn't look like a UV glove.. I asked politely if this was a UV glove, he stares back and makes a rude remark saying if you don't want to stay here you can go. That's exactly what I did. I'm floored, say to safe I will not be returning and did not appreciate being treated that way. Again, I have never experienced this at a nail salon before. Gross energy. read more

This is about my third time coming here, it's close to home so I decided to give it a try. Both times I have gotten gel on my toes they have chipped. I didn't complain the first time bc I thought it was a one off. Last time I went I did gel on my toes and gel x on my hands. They chipped off again. I called before going in today they looked up my info with my phone number and told me I don't need an appointment, I can walk in, nothing more. Once I showed up they told me it would cost $10 per nail to fix it. I've been doing gel and gel x for years and I have never had gel x chip. I reiterated this to three different people, the last one was crabby and unpleasant and had zero regard for customer service. I have a big celebration on Saturday and now I'm stressed and will pay elsewhere for another full set . Don't bother coming here, unless you're looking for a 2 week or less mani/pedi; customer service is terrible. read more

My Nail Bar - Chipped GelX, chipped earlier this week (I got them done 2 weeks ago) - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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I love this cute nail bar in Santa Monica! My always does my nails so perfect! I always get so many compliments on my nails. Good vibes, quality work and everyone is so sweet. Love this gem. read more

They do a great job, friendly, great color selection. Rewards program is nice. They are also pretty quick.

Sadly these nails only lasted me a few days. The gel polish wasn't cured correctly and the layers were smearing everywhere I had to take them off. The nails were also expensive even though they were crooked and had access product on the side. read more

My Nail Bar - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

My Nail Bar is clean and simple but I wasn't thrilled with the service. I went for pedicures with a friend. We chose different pedicure options (basic and callus removal). Both list massage on what is included (and who doesn't love a good foot massage?). There was no massage. The "massage" was applying lotion to our legs and feet before putting on polish. When we asked the woman at the front said the massage was just a couple of minutes, and it wasn't even that. My nail person was not especially friendly and did not like that we asked about the massage option. There are many other great nail salons around, I won't be revisiting My Nail Bar. read more

I asked for a simple Gel X set with nude polish--nothing complicated. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The tech rushed through the appointment, was rough, and paid no attention to detail. It was clear they didn't even know what a nude polish looked like. I tried to be patient and gave feedback on adjustments, but nothing improved. Eventually, I gave up and went to another salon to have my nails fixed. I should have trusted my gut when I saw their dog acting out at the front door as customers walked in. Definitely won't be returning. read more

My Nail Bar - What I asked for vs what I got - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Mimi was so kind and bubbly and precise and patient with my nails (with me being particular bc she was actually very fast) that I just had to write a nice review a few days later while I was just basking in the glory of the best manicure I've had in months possibly years. Thank you, Mimi!! read more

My Nail Bar - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

My mani pedi turned out EXCELLENT! My nails and toes were in terrible shape and now they sparkle. My first time here and I'm coming back. :)

I've been on the hunt for a new nail place ever since my old one burned down in the LA fires. This was hands down one of the best quality manicures I've ever gotten. They listened and communicated well about what shape was best for me and listened to my preferences and kept asking if it was looking okay during the process to make sure I was happy. I like how they didn't use power tools to remove my gel, which I think causes a lot of nail damage. The gel isn't too thick and seems less likely to catch or chip. The pedicure was gentle, which I appreciate because I have sensitive toes. The last place I went to literally cut a chunk out of my toe and didn't even say a word, I guess hoping I wouldn't notice?? Anyway, I'm grateful to find a new go-to place and am spreading the word to others. read more

Unfortunately I have to give them two starts because my $45 gel Manicure didn't last even a week. I got pedicure here once (last year) and they did a great job, but I wouldn't come back here for gel mani. Gel mani supposed to stay in place for 3 weeks and mine started chipping off after five days. Now, exactly a week after I visited here, more nails starting to chip off on the top. See pics. They probably don't use the best gel polish in the market. That's what happen when you prioritize profit over quality. I'm giving them two starts and not just one because they were able to get my in without an appointment and the customer service is ok. read more

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Best nail salon in LA. My is so amazing and all of the staff is always so welcoming and nice. Not to mention the gorgeous atmosphere.

I have been coming here for over 8 years and I'm still in love with this place! Great service and everyone is so very nice and attentive! Also a very welcoming vibe. Highly recommend! read more

I'm very picky about my nails, I usually do my own manicure at home with regular nail polish. This summer I decided I wanted gel nail polish and an almond shape. I've gone to Tyler twice now and he does an amazing job with the shape, thickness (looks very natural) and design. Salon is nice and clean and everyone is friendly. read more

My Nail Bar - July 2024 - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Clean nail spa with lots of polish options! Reasonable prices and friendly staff. You can make an appointment in advance and they are usually running on time. Oh and I love grabbing some chocolate on the way out. :-) Parking can be tricky but otherwise I recommend this nail salon! read more

they are pretty good with taking walk ins, I go for a basic non gel pedicure, $25. Was my go to spot until I walked in close time 6pm Saturday as noted on the door, yelp, Google. They said they were closing. That's isn't reliable service, too bad. read more

My Nail Bar - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is a lovely clean and professional business. Lucy is an amazing technician. I can be very fussy about the shape of my nails and she is never bothered by my micromanaging! read more

Tyler is AMAZING -- I got my favorite nails I've ever had! Will 100% be coming back! Highly recommend coming with a design in mind -- they'll bring it to life! I'm so excited and grateful for my rainbow nail dreams come true! read more

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The best nail salon in LA, hands down. They are quick and efficient every single time.

Sweet people never liked a place so much . I usually don't like when men do my nails, but these guys were super sweet and super nice. although my nails did turn out crooked. read more

They took me in for a gel pedi & powder on my toes as the tie nails were broken. I was happy with the result, so l also asked for a gel mani. The service was offered professionally and for a reasonable price. I'll be going back! read more

My Nail Bar - Gel Mani Pedi - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Best nail salon on the west side. Been coming since they opened. Everyone does a good job.

Moved to a new spot and needed a new nail salon. My roommate and I both go here and we are always pleased with the quick service and quality of our nails. read more

Did a good job, but their pricing is a little suspect. I got a gel polish change on a GelX. I didn't get a fill, they merely polished the old color off and repainted - no actual manicure, took 15 min - and charged 45 bucks. Regular gel polish change was 25 and requires way more work (soak off etc.). read more

Always great customer service and very friendly staff. I appreciate that they always work to accommodate appointments at the same time for when I want to come in with a friend. read more

I absolutely love going to My Nail Bar as the staff are so sweet and the nail designs are amazing The one thing that I would hope could be better are their pedicures. They initially scrubbed my feet and it was a bit weak. I told them to please really scrub my heels and around my big toe because it's dry. They told me they did. I just got home and saw that they didn't (photo for reference) This doesn't require any callus remover, just a bit more effort. I've gone 4 times for a pedicure with 4 different people with the same result. Again, for manicure nail designs, this is definitely the place to go! read more

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I definitely won't be returning here. The atmosphere was as joyless as a bus station, and it was clear that the staff would rather be anywhere else. Tuan, my pedicurist, completely lacked personality, rushing through my toes like he was late for a train. Phuong took on my gel manicure with all the warmth of a refrigerator, handling my hands roughly and directing me around her chair with zero pleasantries. The "massage" felt more like a perfunctory task than a relaxing treat. When I pointed out a bald spot on one of my nails, Phuong's response was less than gracious, grabbed my hands and begrudgingly fixed it. And the icing on the cake? The gel polish began chipping in just two days and looked disastrously undone within 6 days--so much for "lasting" 2-3 weeks like my usual place does when I do gels. I've included photos as proof of the slapdash job (first photo shows where middle and index finger has areas where polish was thinner, next photo is chipping after less than a week). All this for $75 before tip! Nails that last a week for $100? No thank you. Steer clear unless you're a fan of rushed jobs with zero charm! read more

My Nail Bar - Chipping gel polish after just 6 days of normal/average activities - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Thank you Taylor for always doing a phenomenal job; I'm obviously obsessed with your work. See you soon read more

*this is a powder/dip manicure & gel pedi review* I really wanted to like this place. I have been driving down to Long Beach for the last year to get my nails done and got sick of driving that far every three weeks. So I found this place on yelp. Great reviews, great pictures... it appeared to be the quality I drive 45 miles for. Well it was too good to be true. My nails are uneven lengths, uneven/different shaping and the powder dip began chipping after a couple days on 3 different nails. I've now had three nails break as a result. The dip powder was also extremely uneven and bumpy and not properly/well applied especially near the edges. My gel pedi was uneven and sloppily applied as well but has not chipped. Both techs I worked with were super nice however I will not be returning. The lack of quality is not worth $75 let alone $120 (w/o tip). The hunt for a high-quality nail place on the west side continues.... these are my nails less than a week post-manicure read more

My Nail Bar - Chipped/ poorly applied edges - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Really enjoyed my afternoon here! The salon is very clean and doesn't feel cramped like a lot of places in Santa Monica do. Both of my technicians were very clean, friendly, and both did an excellent job and gave me EXACTLY what I asked for! Especially pleased with my full set-- he listened to exactly what I wanted and even pulled a couple of shades of red to show me to make sure it was just what I had in mind. I thought that extra effort was so kind and made me realize I finally found my go-to nail salon. I'm looking forward to another afternoon at My Nail Bar soon! read more

My Nail Bar - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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First time at this nail salon and we are so glad we found this place. My daughter and I have been searching for a nail salon who can do nail art. We've tried other places and others can never do what we want even though we provide a picture of the style and art we want. Today, we found our new nail salon!!! We are so happy and thank you Yelp for the reviews and recommendations. We made our appointment a week before and I received a confirmation right away. I also received a reminder day before. When we got there, we were greeted nicely and then we picked our colors. we did wait for a while before we got started but we understand as they were busy when we arrived. I got a gel mani and regular pedi. I did nail art and arts are $10 for 2. My pedi was great and my mani was also great! The ladies that did my pedi and mani were very nice, quiet but very friendly. They did a great job with my polish! They were detail oriented and the polish came out so nice. The nail art that I wanted was a hibiscus flower. Anna who is an awesome artist did a great job replicating the picture I showed her. She is a perfectionist and she did such an amazing job with my art as well As my daughter's. My daughter wanted the Avenger "A" and a Spiderman and she did amazing! We were so happy to find My Nail Bar and we will definitely be coming back! They are located in Santa Monica on Broadway St. Street parking only. The salon was nice, clean and the staff were friendly. The spa chair was very comfortable and the massage were very relaxing. We are a fan! I'm not sure how much the services cost as there were no posts of pricing. We feel the service and especially the art we wanted we finally got and the price we paid was reasonable. See you soon! read more

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This has to be the best nail salon in the west side. Haven't been here over a year to get my nails done because of work. New job so had to get my nails done. The owner is the sweetest person ever and I like how she gets to know her customers. Makes you feel so welcome. My nail guy I wished I knew his name but I forgot. Did an amazing job with my nails. I love them they came out the way I wanted. He nailed the shape that want. The shape was perfect and helped me picked them colors for my nails. The shop is always so clean and they never use Anything on a different person. I can't wait to be back . read more

My Nail Bar - Coffin full set nails matte - Waxing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This is hands down the best nail bar on the westside. I absolutely love my nails every time and get excited about going in. They show attention to detail and also always ask what my preference is. So important! read more

They only cater to regular customers! This place makes my stomach churn every time I walk by. I went here back in February this year for a manicure I set an appointment for as a new customer since I had recently moved to the area and someone recommended I give this nail salon a try. I sat in the chair as a male tech started removing my acrylic nails. Suddenly he stopped taking off my nails, greeted a white woman who had come early for her appointment and started working on her nails! The girl at the front desk said they were extra busy and made me wait 30 minutes before a new tech resumed removing my acrylic nails. Embarrassed by how I was treated, another white woman to my right started recommending other nail salons I could try where I would get good service. I wanted to walk out but there was no guarantee I would get a last minute appointment at another salon. Eventually a female tech completed my manicure. When I approached the girl at the front desk, I asked to speak to the manager. I relayed the message to the girl and the manager that their service took half an hour more of my time and their treatment was unethical!! My words were, "You perpetuate a societal problem when you stop servicing a woman of color as soon as a white customer walks in." And this was during black history month! The manager apologized and gave me a $5 discount. Not acceptable! My Nail Bar missed out on a great new customer because I always tip VERY well for great customer service! Fortunately, I found another nail salon nearby I am loyal to where I am always prioritized and receive great customer service...the new nail salon is benefiting from my great tips! Oh well! :/ read more