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    Nail Island

    4.5 (148 reviews)
    PriceyNail Salons
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Nail Island

    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

    Nail repair

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    I really love this place! They handle my sensitive hands so gently and professionally, and their nail designs are always so pretty it honestly makes me happy every time. The staff are super friendly, and they have tons of cute colors and great materials to choose from. Always a great experience here!

    Nails

    The nails here were amazing, the place is very clean and cozy, great staff and service over all!

    Gel nail

    I am so happy I found this place. After my longtime nailshop closed down it was a challenge for me to find a good nailshop. The ambiance of the place is very cozy and comfy. The parking was easy and spacious. The place was already crowded even though it was morning so I was overwhelmed at first and got shocked by how many selections of gel colors they have. After playing with their kitty (oh they have such a cutiepie kitty so if you are a kitty lover, DEF DEF try this place) it was my turn and I loved how each tools were sealed and sanitized for individual. They started with my cuticle and they were very gentle with their service. They are all very skillful and dedicated to their work so having a little chit-chat was not happening. And as a person who is introvert and wants relaxing time, i loved that. The price is higher than other franchised nail-shops but as a person who got infected/bleed from those groupon/deal nailshops, nail island is WORTH their price. If you are looking for high-end quality designed nails, this is the place to go. Also, they sell gift cards so I bought five gift cards while i was there for my bride-maids. I am so happy with my nails and can't wait for my next appointment with them next month.

    Horrible paint job
    Ivette P.

    My nails look horrible, I'm not a professional nail tech but I know globing on nail polish is not the right thing to do. The polish is just sliding down SMH. Shame on you for not checking my nails, shame on you for letting me walk out with a terrible paint job. I was boiling inside but had to keep my cool because my daughter was with me. I will not be returning.

    Jennifer J.

    Clean environment. Polite technicians. Only draw back is that they're quite pricey. Loved that they had a shop cat.

    Nail
    She N.

    Been on yelp for such a long time, but i never leave reviews. I am only here to search for best rated biz in town. Nail Island is the only nail salon i could ever trust to do my nails, truly a SouthBay hidden gem. The shop is well maintained. Nail tools are freshly autoclaved. Cleanliness and sanitation is very important to me. Ladies are all friendly and do their job efficiently and meticulously. These factors make me support them even more. Thank you for exceeding my expectations, (i know i can be hard to please) but i know when an artist does her job with all her heart. Be back again soon! I love your teamwork, and of course i love how passionate you are to nail artistry. Tip: --find a photo inspiration for your desired nail design, they'd always do better than the ones in photo. --text appointment only --leave a 5star review!

    I highly recommend this salon because of their great quality manicure/pedicures! I have never had to fix my nails when I get home (like I do with other salons). They are on the higher end, price wise, BUT it is definitely worth every penny. You will not be disappointed!

    Chad G.

    Impressed...clean, organized, great service and they give you quality nail artwork...I have a new nail place.

    The artists of nail island
    Mithila M.

    I had my first service done here as a wonderful birthday gift from a friend - and it was an amazing experience. Firstly - they're SO CLEAN!! The ambience is definitely such a vibe - very well designed and maintained studio - just a pleasure to sit in there. The people who work there are supremely talented and they work very meticulously focusing on every detail. They were very kind and made some great suggestions on what would work well on my nails. The quality of their products are really high end and so are their tools - very modern studio. My friend has been going here for a while and her nails stay on for way longer than the other manicures she's gotten in other places. Would definitely recommend giving it a try even though it is a higher price point compared to other nail salons - but the service and products are definitely worth it. I had a great experience at Nail Island and I would definitely want to continue going there!!!

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    Ronaldo P.

    First Nail experience and the Nail Island team made me feel comfortable and did not complicate things. My best way to describe it is as a gentle soothing tattoo ! Super talented ! Still blown away.

    Anne P.

    Let my artist pick the design and loved the result! Convinced she can do anything lol. I'm now about two weeks in and my nails still look great w/ minimal chipping. Highly recommend coming here if you have a difficult design or a particular look you have in mind.

    Esther L.

    This place is the only place i trust to get my nails done. Megan and yoojin never disappoint me. Any designs take, they upgrade them with better quality which make my jaw drop every single time. They have enough parking spaces available and they sanitize every tools for each customer. Usually other nail shops use tools that are covered with who knows cuticles but never here. And yes, like the other customers wrote, making appointment has became harder after covid so I always make mine a month before. And price range is higher compare to other shops but with this quality, like come on! Her charge is reasonable. This place is the best!

    Kathleen J.

    I've been a client for 2+ years now and will never go anywhere else because the quality and precision every time I come out is consistent and excellent. I stick to gel manicures and have had a couple of regular (dry) pedicures before. Megan, Yoojin, Jen and Eunice have all been great. They work together and check each other's work too! They do things a bit differently than your average nail salon, so a few things that I would've found helpful knowing before I went in: - Your gel won't be removed with foil but filing only - They don't use the cuticle cutters but a nice buffing file for your cuticles - You won't get a weird arm/hand massage - They use acetone sparingly - Sometimes filing does hurt if you go short because they file at the right angle, just communicate with them if it does - Your color choices are not limited to what's in a book - It's about $15 more than your average spot, x2 if you're looking to get designs (budget accordingly, lol) - Styles, colors and designs are almost limitless but it'd be good to know what you want going in of course - Re: Appointments, plan ahead at least 2 weeks for appointments, or better yet - schedule your next appointment before you leave and you won't have any scheduling issues. They are a small staff of 2 or 3 at a time, so they book fast. On a rare occasion, I've been lucky where I reach out with shorter notice and they had a cancellation, so I can head over same day. - If you can't find a spot right in front, park at the back or across the street Leaving pics of my manicures over the years. They make my big hands look pretty good!!!

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    Great technique with great attention to details. Very friendly service. Would definitely come back.

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    Absolutely wonderful! The nail artist is so creative, has every color collection. I highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Nail Island

    I have been trying to call to make an appointment for weeks now. No one answers the phone. Is the phone number on yelp correct?

    Their phone number is still (310) 928-3433. If they don't answer leave a VM. They're worth it 🙌🏻

    How much for full set?

    The service here is manicures, no sets. They start at $35.00 and up. Worth every penny too.

    Hi, Do you guys do dip nails?

    No, they do not.

    Hi, I've never been there before and I'd like to know how much for finger gel with one color(no design and no removal)? Thanks.

    It's $35 for the service you want. Remember they are "appointment only"...but worth the Amazing Customer Service, Relaxing Ambience & Excellent Products used! Enjoy! 👍🏼😊💅

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    Review Highlights - Nail Island

    GURLLS, I will preach Nail Island and Megan for the rest of my life because my nails have never been so healthy and looked so good because of her.

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