My favorite go to place for my nails. If you don't have a design in mind, Megan always can find something to do that I love.

I have been coming here for the past six years. I drive all the way from West LA to Lomita for Megan. There's no one like Megan, her detail to art is absolutely exceptional. I get compliments left and right not only on my nail art but the growth in my nails, the pictures I am posting are my nails and that is because of Megan! This cute little nail shop in Lomita is definitely not one to pass up on. 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. Whatever you find on Instagram or on Pinterest, they will be able to replicate and duplicate to the T. read more

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Updated Review in response to the owner's response: 2/24/2025: I thought my review of 3 stars for the work was generous considering the lack of customer service and communication, and the high prices. As I stated, the overall quality of the nail job was good, however I am speaking about the overall experience. This is what I have to say in response to your hostile response. I'm glad you admit it was a day lacking customer service and admit to at least some fault. However, your lack of professionalism and attacking me after I wrote a review based on MY experience says enough. Also, no one ever communicated there was a spa option, no one. There was hardly any communication whatsoever, let alone about any optional services. Telling me I'm a bad customer, insinuating I lack manners, and that I suddenly decided to change from gel nails to gel-x is FALSE. Stating I inconvenienced you by wanting gel-x is false because when I texted for the appointment, I clearly said I wanted almond nails, I never mentioned gel. I showed pictures upon arrival, and when I realized you both weren't registering what I wanted, I showed a photo again. I did not cause any mishaps, because after me, there were only 2 other people that came in, and in total, there were 3 employees. No one came in afterwards the whole time I was there. I was the last one there and when I left, no one came in as I left either. In regards to me saying it is too pricey, you stated, you do not work for free. OBVIOUSLY. I paid and tipped. No one works for free. I'm simply stating my opinion, many other reviewers stated the prices are pricey too, but because they had a good enough experience to give 4 or 5 stars, you didn't attack them, like you attacked me. Telling me you would never get a massage chair and that I can rest at home; you are completely missing the point. I am simply letting others know that a massage chair is not provided here because it is common for salons to have massage chairs. Many women go to the salon to get pampered and for a service and for some, it helps them relax; that is what people get tipped for, the added experience. Ajumma, just because you have good craftsmanship, does not mean you can attack people when they write a review based on their experience. I'm curious as to why your response to me was in Hangul instead of in English, since you replied to others in English. If others google translated exactly what you wrote to me, they would be shocked at the full response. I hope you can learn to take constructive criticism. I'm glad there are customers who love your shop, and have had better experiences than I had. This is the last you will hear from me. Take care. ___________________________________________________________ Initial Review 2/10/2025: First impression: walked in, no greeting whatsoever. Weird aura. Turns out English isn't there strong suit. They do not do any small talk at all. Unless if you know Korean. At this point I'm like, should I leave? I stayed anyway. I was disappointed they didn't have massage chairs. I understand why they opted out for no foot spa, because in the end it isn't sanitary but at least a massage chair. When I texted what I'd like and came in, I repeated myself many times. Once I realized she wasn't registering what I wanted I stopped her and told she and she had someone else confirm. I mean.... I texted it, verbalized it, and showed pics, and that should've been enough. I got a small light pink charm, and I don't like that you see the glue through the charm but I guess there's nothing you can do since the charm is so light in color. Otherwise, the quality is good. However, I requested something basic, and only got 1 charm glued on... I was in disbelief by the total cost. I did not think it would be this much at all! A short mani with only one charm, and pedi ended up being $210!!! I just couldn't believe it. As nice as it is. Never again. No massage chair, and way too costly. I didn't feel like I was being pampered or relaxed at all. Also, when the lady was working on my toes, another lady worked on prepping my nails. She made me reach my other arm across to one side so she didn't have to go on the other side. It was uncomfortable. I don't like a lot of chatter but I'm telling you, there was no hello, no thank you, nothing at all. So strange. Even to show me the cost she just pointed at the screen. Like c'mon now. Overpriced and bad customer service- more like lack of. Personally, I would not go back. read more

Went in for a French tip, in gold color. 3 different people worked in my nails I don't know if that has to do with the imperfections. All my nails have air bubbles this is the second time this happens hear. Uneven texture in my nails. Won't be coming again. Total was $90 dollars please avoid You can clearly see the air bubbles as you are working on a customers nails to leave them like this and charge a customer it is bold of them. read more

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! read more

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

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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. read more

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This place is a joke! They only speak English when it comes to pricing lol. Which no service menu is listed and they charge $40 for a regular pedicure and 25 for a regular manicure in which no water to soak hands or feet is NOT used. After putting together in my head that they're gonna charge me $40 for a pedicure with no water used to soak my feet I told them to stop what they're doing. Got up and left. ABSOLUTELY ridiculous. No way am I going to pay $40 for a pedicure and not have my feet soaked before cutting away at my nails and cuticles. read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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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! read more

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Loved my nails and my brother got his nails done (green matte waves) and it turned out really cute!! Great customer service and they have a shop cat so cute! A bit pricey read more

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

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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! read more

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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!!! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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I am so glad I discovered this great nail salon! The ladies are all so friendly and they do an amazing job!!! They take their time instead of doing a rush job like other places. read more

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!!! read more

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This review makes me sad and upset, but I have to post it just in case anyone else out there is experiencing the same thing they are not alone and should not put up with it. This place has the worst appointment system any nail shop that I have been to. Just recently a friend asked me if I would refer her to my nail place and I said yes and no. Yes the design is on point, no they don't answer to your app texts and sometimes they file down too much it feels like they reach your nail bed lol not a good feeling I actually sweat when they file my nails it makes me so nervous I'm going to post some pictures of the text sent by the owner Megan. read more

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I'm giving them 2 stars because the woman doing my manicure was very gentle and could tell she was trying her hardest. She was very nice. Overall, I would not come here again. I called on a Friday and didn't get an answer. Seen previous reviews asking to text for an appointment. Got a response within an hour saying I could come in at 2pm. I couldn't find the parking lot to the location, as it is located in the back and the entrance through Narbonne Ave appears to be like an alley way, not a parking lot entrance. I received another text at 2:05pm asking if I was there but worded like this "Are you coming?!" to which I replied that I had just found their parking lot. I walked in and there was only one other customer in there, place was small but very neat and organized. They don't have spa chairs and apparently all services are done dry? They use cuticle oil and alcohol spray to moisturize hands/feet. It wasn't horrible but definitely a new experience for me. I asked for a blue gel color to which the woman doing my pedicure showed me a few options and showed me their cat eye blue nail polish sample and I chose that one. This is the nail polish that requires a magnet to set in the tones of glitter. However neither my hands or feet looked like what a cat eye nail polish is supposed to. I know the woman doing my manicure was struggling as she asked the other woman for help with the magnet. I wasn't going to complain, I know what it's like not to be the best skilled at something. However when I was charged I could not believe that's how much I was paying. I was charged $120 for both mani/pedi to end up with something that wasn't even as described. Suggestions to the business: reconsider pricing when the result is not as described or don't suggest something that you can't do and be aware of tone through text. That could have easily discouraged someone to come through with the appointment. read more

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The last time I got a manicure was over 10 years ago and so had no idea of what was out there now. I saw how lovely and clean my friend's nails were and she recommended this place. They were able to accommodate myself and two of my friends and could not be more impressed with their work! They have definitely earned three new fans and repeat customers! read more

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This place is so awesom all the staffs ste so kind and so clean here. They got tons of different designs and color. The the gel type last long. I love to come here!! read more

Nail Island - Nail Salons Near Me - Lomita, California

This nail salon changed my nails. I went in after breaking/splitting a nail after a manicure at another shop. The break/split was bad and I couldn't wait to have it fixed. Enter Yelp and Nail Island. I was able to get an appointment the same day I called and went right after work. It's a very clean salon, the aesthetic is very welcoming. Relaxing music, aromatherapy scents wafting through the place. The young lady who greeted and seated me quickly appraised the break/split, "I will be honest. Your nails are very thin and brittle. To fix this, I have to cut them (really) short and do a strengthening treatment." I agreed and she got right to work. 45 minutes later I had short but better nails. They grew out and became stronger. I went back for another manicure and had the same thing done: short and strengthened. Again they grew out (quicker this time) and stronger. It's been 10 months and I'm still coming here. I'm able to have beautiful, healthy, strong natural nails thanks to Nail Island. read more

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I've bookmarked this location since months ago and finally got the chance to visit since I am in town for the week. They are so kind, talented and fun to be around. I absolutely love my perfect nails and can't wait to come back. FYI, send them a text to make an appt. It is difficult for them to take incoming calls since they are busy throughout the day. read more

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Love. Love. Love Just got my nails done here and Oh MY, this was the best manicure ever. Final Product: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars Cleanliness: 5 Stars Speed of Service: 5 Stars I could go on forever. I love my nails and I love my experience at this new salon! Found this place via a recommendation on Nextdoor and I'm so glad I was able to get an appointment. read more

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I recently started getting my nails done here and I have to say the service is amazing. They are able to replicate every nail design I've asked for so far. Absolutely recommend! Solon is clean and I love the k-vibes! Plus, the Solon cat is super adorable! read more

Been here several times. Just recently visited them again for a simple manicure.Let's begin with how relaxing the environment is. You book via text message and they confirm. You can show them an inspiration picture of a design and they will executed perfectly. They are so gentle and attention to detail is insane. Definitely a to go if in the Torrance lomita area! read more

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My nails be poppinnnn' after a visit at Nail Island! This is my go-to spot to get my nails done now. My sister always went there and she never once complained about her nails, so I knew I wanted to get my nails there! I went there and showed a couple pictures for some inspo to the nail artist and she knew exactly wanted! She even cut and filed my nails just like how I like them... I've had some traumatic experiences at other nail shops but Nail Island got down to the T!!!!! Prices are reasonable for korean nail art... most places in LA charge way more! If you want cute and unique nails, i suggest you make an appointment at Nail Island! You won't be disappointed!!!!! read more

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I was able to make an appointment for a manicure and pedicure a week in advance. I received a text message reminding me of my upcoming appointment. Once I arrived I was greeted and told to select a color. I sat down and received my manicure and pedicure at the same time, the pedicure was waterless which was fine by me. Each of the nail technicians should be called artists, the attention to detail and the expertise I received from them were wonderful! You will not be rushed, they truly take their time and give you their undivided attention. Can't wait for my next appointment. read more

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I got GEL NAILS here done by Megan! :) I brought in a photo of what I like from their yelp page and Megan did an amazing job! The design turned out exactly like how I wanted it and she finished it in 30 minutes! I was also really impressed by her artistic skill. And it was SO much more affordable than some other nail salons I've been to. The whole thing came out to $37 before tip. Such a great deal for good quality gel nails + design. Megan and the other worker were both really nice and friendly. Great service overall! I'm definitely coming back! :) Note: the place might be a little hard to find. It's located in a pretty nondescript plaza on the second floor. Definitely call and make an appointment beforehand! Parking: free in lot read more

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I've never been THIS happy with short nails! Nail Island had me feeling like royalty as 2 people simultaneously attended to my nails. I came in with acrylics on and they patiently removed it for me. They don't just clip out your nails to death or horrendously pick at them like some nail shops do. My nails were properly stripped off from the acrylics by soaking with cotton and wrapped with foil. Also, I LOVED their hot towels and the fact that their tools are disinfected and individually sealed for each customer. My nails were shaped to perfection and cuticles attentively cared for. Their attention to detail is exquisite! They have everything you'll ever need for nail art. I hope I found out about them earlier, really. It was on the pricier side for my design but it was well worth the experience and quality. I can't wait to come back for more. read more

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First time at Nail island! Don't know her name but the nail tech that worked on nails was not only super skilled, she was very thorough and detailed. We will see how long the stones last on my nails and based on that I will decide to revisit or not. But as of right now I am super pleased! read more

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The BEST gel manicure i have had in a while. I am so happy with the clean, neat look I have. The 2 young ladies that helped me took their time and were very meticulous. Since they work by appointments only it was a nice quiet vibe. I have finally found my new nail place. They are a lil more than the average nail shops.. BUT you pay for what you get. Oh and they have sooooo many pretty colors no need to buy my own anymore. Thank you ladies! See you soon. read more

Megan is the best nail artist/manicurist. I constantly show her images off of Pinterest and she is happy to recreate them for me. (Btw she nails the recreations perfectly) She also has photo books in her waiting area full of her own designs. I thought I couldn't pull off certain colors of nail polish, but Megan finds the right tone, hue, and shade to make my nails look beautiful. I have never had a bad experience here. By far the best mani-pedi I have ever gotten. I hope she never moves. Ps. They have a cat at the salon. He/she's extremely friendly so don't be frightened. If you have an allergy just let them know nicely before you go in and they'll put the cat in a different room. read more

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First time was today. Found this hidden gem on yelp. Thank you Yelp!!!! Made an appointment for this morning got right in, greeted by Jeanie. Cute, very clean place. Both Jeanie and Yoojin (spelling might not be correct sorry) helped me today and am very happy. They were very friendly and professional and my nails came out amazing!!!!! I am definitely recommending this place to everyone I know! Look them up on there Instagram to see what amazing work they do!!!! I will definitely be going back. Thank you ladies!!!!!! read more

I love how my nails came out. My cuticle was trimmed perfectly and the designs were exactly like the picture that I showed her. Thank you, Nail Island! I'm ready for Valentine read more

Nail Island - Absolutely love how my nails come out. The cuticle was trimmed perfectly and she got me exact designs I showed her. Thank you, Nail Island! - Nail Salons Near Me - Lomita, California

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