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Nail Korea

3.9 (330 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Services - Nail Korea

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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Fell off after 2 weeks
Pauline C.

Gel X Manicure (no design): $100 Gel Pedicure (no design): $50 Called in to see if there was any appointments for a pedicure and they advised to come now. When I arrived, I decided to get gel x as well. Originally felt bad because I thought I took a lady's spot. She came in after for a gel manicure and I might have taken her manicurist when I asked for gel x last minute. It wasn't until another lady was helped next to me that I felt out of place. She was offered a beverage while I was not. Could be possible that since there was an empty cup there already (not mine) that they assumed I was already offered one. After the pedicure was complete, I was NOT moved to the manicure station and was finished at the pedicure station which hurt my back since I needed to twist to the right. There was another lady who got moved from pedicure to manicure station but I am not sure if that depends on who helps you but I was the only customer who was not Korean. No ambience. Pedicure stations are set up with wood and buckets of water instead of real massage chairs. Leg and arm massage lasted less than a minute each ligament. Nails are lifting after 2 weeks and 1 already fell off. Will not be back.

Before of my nails not almond shaped and brown lol
Sammi T.

I called in at about 11 AM on a Friday, and the lady said that I could go in immediately, so I stopped by about 15 minutes later. The door is locked, but there is a doorbell to ring when you arrive. There was only one customer when I came in, and another came by during my appointment, so I'm not super busy at this time. I think there were about 3 workers. The girl who did my nails was very attentive, I appreciated that she really took her time preping my nails and shaping them. I was there for about an hour.

Ilwoo H.

This is my favorite nail salon in k-town. Easy to make appointment and if you don't have time to get a nail art or quick nail cuticles care this place is perfect for you. I've been this place multiple times and never disappointed something. They're professional and very accommodating, super friendly. Very clean place! I would recommend this place! Please make appointment before you go.

Shreya V.

I went with a friend who has been a long time customer and always has the best nails! I got a cat eye gel mani with hard gel and they're perfect! It's been a week and I moved/have been really hard on my nails but they've held up really well and don't have a single chip. The ladies working there were so sweet, will be back.

Jenny P.

Loved it here! Felt just like the nail salons in Korea! Went with my mom and sister, so we each got serviced by all of the ladies working here and they were all great. Very meticulous with the cleaning and details of the designs. There's also parking in the back- a huge plus for the area. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in LA!

Nude nails
Sharon Y.

Jina is my saving grace when it comes to my nails. Earlier this year, I went in with the most damaged and paper thin nails, she has helped me grow out my natural nails and made them healthy again! I use my hands a lot for work and am quite rough on them. As you can see in my picture with the pink nails - that is a 4 week grow out. No lifting, no nails broken. No other nail salon has provided me this type of quality over and over again other than Jina and her girls! She's honestly the best and will also tell you which colors would look better based on your nail length and shape (I have really weirdly shaped nails and she fixed that!). I trust her with any design I bring in and honestly, she makes them BETTER!! And hey, even my baby sister flies in from Texas to get her nails done here! If this doesn't convince you of the quality and service you will get... idk what else will! Jina and her girls are the ONLY people I trust with my nails!!

New color
Jackie P.

Love this color! Love this nail shape! Nail korea is the best in K town. Thank you

Warning. This place is a scam. For the same services, other nail salons will charge you $50-$150. THIS PLACE charged me $250. That's absolutely insane. For $250, the nails should look perfect, but the application of gel was very thick and the details were messy. EW! Would never come back here. They are not a fair or good business.

Sparkling
Laura K.

I am a nail whore!! Can I say that on yelp?? Lol anyways, I have had my nails done at most shops around Koreatown. By the end of the first week or second my gel nails start to come off and every time I wash my hair it keeps getting caught in my hair! Very annoying by the way but when YUMI does my nails, they last forever and she is very meticulous!!!! she's absolutely amazing!!!! Love this place, I come in tired and leave feeling revived!!

Hard gel on natural nails
Alysha J.

I recently moved to Koreatown and was very excited to find a new local nail salon close to home. My new landlord recommended Nail Korea and they did not disappoint. The salon was very clean and organized and the nail technicians were friendly, professional and very skilled. My manicure was done by Yumi who was very attentive and gentle with my service. She was also patient while I requested to see different colors before making my final selection, and even suggested the perfect accent color. She did a wonderful job with the accent nail! The pricing for services was also very reasonable, I felt like I received a great value for what I paid. I will definitely be back to visit Yumi when it's time for my next service

This place is such a scam. I usually don't even write reviews, but your nail lifts like this after 6 days of getting them done. The owner even charged $10 extra for "extra layer of coating for gel" without even telling you - she told me after applying. There are so many good places in ktown for way better quality and a better price. I would never recommend this place.

Gelnailart

I got a new nail ~ This place is really good. They do the same thing no matter what picture I show them .It look so cute. I think they look better than the pictures. I will definitely come again

Best spot in Koreatown to get your nails done hands down. Yumi does such a great job every time. I always get gel nails and they rarely ever chip or lift even when I'm pushing 4 weeks. Absolutely in love with these nails!! This new type of powder that just arrived from Korea might be my new favorite.

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No other nail salon has provided me this type of quality over and over again other than Jina and her girls!

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JennPaintt Nail Lounge

4.2(619 reviews)
2.3 miDowntown
$$$

I love JennPaintt. I had an excellent experience at this nail salon, and I especially want to…read morehighlight Kendall for her outstanding service. From the moment I sat down, she was attentive, professional, and genuinely focused on delivering high-quality work.

I am really not comfortable leaving a negative review for any business, but I feel it's important…read moreto share my experience so others can make an informed decision. I've been here twice. The staff is friendly enough and the space itself is cute, which is why I decided to give it another try after my first visit. During my first appointment, I had a Gel-X set done. The design turned out cute, but I was surprised that there was no prep beforehand- no cuticle care and no cleaning under my nails. For the price, I expected a bit more attention to detail. I decided to return for a second appointment and requested just a simple solid color. Unfortunately, this visit was much worse. During the service, the nail drill cut my cuticles multiple times (four, to be exact), and by the end of the appointment my nails were actively bleeding. My technician, John, didn't acknowledge it or offer anything to address it. When I mentioned it to the front desk, the person there was kind and offered $10 off the service and a bandage, which I appreciated. However, the experience itself was concerning. I also didn't see any tools come out of an autoclave or sterilization pouch during my visit. The location is convenient and the salon has a nice atmosphere, but based on these experiences I won't be returning. I do wish I had read more of the Yelp reviews before coming here.

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Viktoriia Horova

4.7(29 reviews)
1.8 miDowntown

I love Viktorria so much and feel beyond lucky to have found her. She is hands down the best…read moremanicurist I've ever been to. Not only is she incredibly talented at her craft, but she's also so sweet and kind. She truly listens and delivers the most perfect manicure every single time. I'm always in awe of her technique. Her work is so good that I'll sometimes go 4+ weeks with no chips or lifting, truly incredible. She's even trained my nails to grow straight instead of downward with her gel overlay technique, which is completely different from a regular gel manicure. The results speak for themselves. Booking is super easy too. I can schedule everything directly through her IG. Cute salon and Lsecured parking which is always so hard to find in DTLA. She will not disappoint. I can't recommend her enough.

I stopped going to her services some time ago. Over time, the pricing increased, and parking at the…read morelocation often felt like a hassle, which made the overall experience less convenient as a client. When it came to nail extensions and more detailed work, the results didn't always meet my expectations. There were a few occasions where I left not fully satisfied with my nails. I truly appreciate the effort and I'm sure skills continue to grow with time, but for me, I needed a technician with a more advanced level of expertise. I still love Russian manicures and that style of care, and I've since found a better manicurist for my preferences.

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Viktoriia Horova - Strengthening with hard gel, nail architecture -- sharp square shape, dry manicure.

Strengthening with hard gel, nail architecture -- sharp square shape, dry manicure.

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Gala Nail Salon

3.9(132 reviews)
2.5 miUniversity Park

I went in today bc my bday is coming up and I can't find any nail salons or techs that do duck…read morenails but I remembered seeing a girl getting some when I was here last. They sent a 10% for my bday so i thought why not. They squeezed me in on thanksgiving day, at really late notice (less than 24 hours notice.) The girls who worked on my nails were so amazing and my nails look great. She was able to sculpt my nails with just plain coffin tips, seriously was so impressed with her acrylic skills. And they got everything done so fast which I appreciate as a homebody. The price even before my discount was VERY reasonable for the services received this visit. It's VERY clean, they don't have random weird polish brands they have the nice stuff, very friendly staff, and I'm really grateful that I gave it another chance bc they are soo close to my house and I've been going to nail techs in Long Beach and the valley which is just a pain. I also didn't think I saw the man who did my nails last time as I've also seen similar comments with experiences like mine mentioning him on all their lower reviews so hopefully they figured that out. 100% will be going back to visit. I also keep hearing about Tiffany and I think I met Tiffany today so if you can try to book with her!!!!!! She must be a big time nail tech.

I've been to this nail salon three times, and unfortunately, each visit has resulted in me leaving…read morewith an injury. I went in twice for pedicures, and during my first visit, the technician cut my cuticle so badly that it bled throughout the entire service. What made the situation worse was that she continued applying alcohol to the area, which was very painful, and didn't acknowledge or apologize until I pointed it out myself. On my most recent visit, I went in for a nail soak-off on my hands. The technician seemed rushed and ended up cutting my pinky during the process. At this point, I'm really disappointed and concerned about the lack of care and attention to safety. I shouldn't be leaving a nail appointment bleeding every time.

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