Nails Effects

Excellent work! Bella is very professional, kind, and attentive. An amazing place with excellent…read moreservice and top-notch customer care. Definitely 5 stars for the incredible service!

Love coming here!! Super friendly and efficient!…read more My nails always come out looking beautiful!!

Gel x design

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Fantasy Nails

4.4(230 reviews)

0.6 mi•Van Nuys

I love to support businesses in my neighborhood! My nails came out so cute and always great…read moreservice! Thank you!

I love my gel manicure! She was gentle and precise. It was only $30. I will be coming back again!read more

Getting a pedicure. Technicians are all wearing Everything is very clean

Glazed chocolate nail

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Tina is doing my pedicure and she's the boom !

Let's Talk Nails

4.3(249 reviews)

1.5 mi•Van Nuys

DESIREE IS A TRUE ARTIST!…read more This was my first time at the salon and I have to say that I'm now a fan! I saw Desiree for a full set (gel x) and a pedi. She is gentle, detailed and a true artist! I was lucky enough to sit next to her other client who had a beach themed set of nails that was so creative and fun! Desiree made me feel comfortable and right at home with her kindness and hospitality. She even made me a special tea with orange peels and honey. I love my pedi and my mani is totally unique and beautiful. She spent time doing nail art in cat eye paint and then put a chrome over it. The effect is very subtle and unusual in a good way. I'll definitely be back and will tell friends about this salon right next door to Sherman Oaks (fraction of the price) and Latina owned too! :)) This is exactly the type of small business I want to support. They're doing excellent work and it's family owned and operated, which feels warm and friendly, not stiff and corporate.

I came here after seeing all the reviews... I'm so in love w my nails, Stephanie did an amazing…read morejob. Took her time and they r perfect! The staff was so friendly and so nice. Did not feel awkward what so ever being there for the first time. Thank you everyone I will be returning which was a difficult decision bc I have been w the sane person for 20 yrs

Gel x nails w/ pearl chrome

Bomb ass nails

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Art Glow Nails

4.8(58 reviews)

1.7 mi•Van Nuys

Certified professionals

Women-owned & operated

I had such a great experience! I got a Russian manicure, and even after two weeks, everything still…read morelooks perfect, nothing has lifted or moved at all. The salon is incredibly clean, organized, and professional. A special thank you to Emilia, she is amazing! She's extremely professional, precise, and pays attention to every little detail. I'm so happy with my nails and will definitely be coming back!

It's my first time trying russian manicure and Amalia has been great. She did my nails really well…read moreand helped me choose colors for both my nails and toenails. The place itself was clean and very refreshing. Will definitely come back!!

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Color Me Crazy Nail Salon

4.6(227 reviews)

1.8 mi•Van Nuys

It was my first time getting a Russian manicure and pedicure and I have to say it is worth it!…read moreColor me crazy has such a cool interior and vibe. Miriam did a lovely job in taking care of my cuticles and applying the rubber base. To my surprise, the price was very fair! I will absolutely be back again!

Let me first say that I have my nail license so I have some authority on what a nail experience…read moreshould be. I initially left a positive review, but that was a year ago and even then, every time I came back, the service was worse and worse. My OG nail tech Ella left and each time I had my nails done by someone new it seemed as if they'd never done nails before. Come to think of it I didn't notice licenses displayed in the salon, but I could be misremembering. Regardless, my final visit was because a nail tech filed off my pedicure gel so aggressively that I was almost in tears. NAILS SHOULDN'T HURT. Well, I guess it's on me that I went back. My son wanted a mani pedi and it's nearby so we went. I assumed when I sat down that there were multiple techs working, but no...it was one woman. Our nails (two mani/pedis) took 2.5 hours. She was very sweet but also seemed new. She applied a fake nail to one of my fingers and ended up ripping the builder gel off my finger. She then applied a gel x which worked fine. During my pedicure I pointed out that I had a blister on the pad of my big toe so no callus treatment, but she wouldn't listen. She did the callus on my heel then started on the area with the blister and WOULD NOT STOP. I had to pull my foot away and say "ENOUGH! No more!" Again, this is all as my child is there and dying to get nails so I'm just trying to get through it. The cuticles on my toes are red and sore today. I'm really disappointed. While we were there a woman came in with her gel x nails broken that she got done on Saturday, two days before. Finally, the manager or owner --idk...male-- was vaping inside the salon. Insane. To add insult to (literal) injury...the whole thing cost me $200. Girl. And that was with discounts like not charging me for the nail she ripped off my finger I guess. Then when I went to add a tip -- always tip 20%! -- I told the guy behind the counter to give her $40. That's what 20% of $200 is and outside of my foot, she worked very hard and my son LOVED her. The manager dude looked at me and had the nerve to whisper "No! That's too much!" Like...if I knew my manager tried to talk someone out of tipping me after 2.5 hours of work are you EVEN kidding me. I'm sure she works on commissions so tips help to make up for a slow day. Like I said, I have my license and I've worked in salons and had my own business for a while. So, yeah...last time ever. 2 stars because my nails do look good but I shouldn't have been in pain and it shouldn't have taken 2.5 hours.

Colormecrazynails.com

3 week UPDATE. Still poppin

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PT Nail Salon

4.2(177 reviews)

1.1 mi•Van Nuys

I'm really disappointed in how this salon handles feedback. During my service, my technician became…read morevisibly annoyed when I didn't like the mixed color (mixed color that usually makes it harder to visualize the final result) she suggested. To avoid further tension, I picked a different color under pressure. I contacted them afterward, and the response was incredibly unprofessional. Management argued with me via text, citing "camera footage" to claim I wasn't actually uncomfortable. It's a shame that being polite and "smiling" while leaving is being used against me to deny that the service was tense. They offered a small discount for a redo ($15 instead of $25), but at this point, I'd rather go to a salon where the staff is actually friendly and I don't have to argue with management just to be heard. Edit: The owner ignored my private text regarding a technician speaking poorly about me, yet chose to respond publicly instead. This lack of professionalism is exactly why I requested a female technician. Furthermore, at no point was I offered a redo or even a basic apology for the hostile environment. Beware: if the staff is comfortable speaking negatively about clients in the salon, your experience won't be any different. Check the attitude before this business fails. RIP and good luck

Made an appointment a few days prior and got taken care of upon arrival. Steven did an amazing job…read morew my gel mani and the young tech did a great job w my pedi (being careful to avoid the lower right ankle, per my request). Thank you Steven & Tina! Tip: parking is tight but they have 2 spaces reserved w orange cones directly in front of the shop. Just move those to park, otherwise street parking on the side is available.

Gorgeous

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Tip & Toe Nails

3.9(105 reviews)

1.7 mi•Van Nuys

I live pretty close to this nail salon. I like the attention to detail and the prices are good…read morecompared to other salons. It's clean and I would recommend. I am so glad I found this place. Parking is also convenient.

Ive been coming here already for few months and I absolutely love the staff the work. Every fresh…read moreset every pedicure they are very detailed and just give full attention.

Gel x manicure with French tip

French tip and Chrome finish

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Fall Season is here and why not show it on the hands Absolutely loving my Fresh Set Gel X They are amazing

Top Nail Spa & Waxing

3.3(283 reviews)

2.5 mi•Van Nuys

I got my toes done by Pete and I couldn't be happier! He did such an amazing job and they were very…read morewelcoming and kind. I'd definitely recommend asking for him if you want a good French tip

I have been going here specially for Amy for almost 4 years now. Amy is by far the best tech this…read moreshitty salon has as she is efficient, fast & knows exactly what a customer wants. However the broad who owns this salon, is a piece of crap. Two different occasions I had the exact same thing happen to me. First time was on my BIRTHDAY, where I had an appointment set & the owner (who claims she's only the manager by the way) gave me that time & said Amy is available. I go in, Amy was doing another customers nails. I waited 40 minutes before my cup got full & I walked out of this salon. 2 mins later the owner calls me begging me to go back and then Amy called me saying she's so sorry that they double booked her appointments. The owner doesn't know jack shit about customer satisfaction, keeping customers happy or anything. All she cares about is money as she accepts anyone who walks in through those doors but yet doesn't give a rats ass about people who have actual appointments. Yet again, today I called for an appointment with Amy. Unfortunately again the owner answered. She gave me a time for 7:40. & she said Amy will be free. 7:10 came around, I called to see if Amy IS actually going to be available because I don't want to go & wait again for 40 minutes like the last time. But this time the owners sister answered the phone and she said wait let me confirm with Amy. She confirmed with Amy & she got back on the line with me saying 'no Amy can't take you at 7:40 because she's been busy all day today but you can come at 9pm'. I'm sorry, what? 9pm? Your boss sets up appointments for her employees at certain times yet last minute you want to change the time from 7:40 to 9pm? Never will I be stepping a foot in this salon again after the amount of disrespect I've received from the owner herself. I can go on & on about lot of other things I've encountered within the last 4yrs of being a customer here but I'd rather let the Better Business Bureau handle it moving forward. Amy, if you see this. One day when you decide to move to a better salon with better ownership & not someone who's gonna put so much pressure on you & constantly over book you just for her own profit, let me know. I'll come back to you. But other than that, I will never be stepping foot into this salon ever again.

Beautiful blue swirlies with royal blue frenchs

This set stole my heart

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Classic french tip with charms

Ultimate Nail & Beauty Lounge

4.3(121 reviews)

2.4 mi•Lake Balboa

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Omg my new nail salon! Y'all this place truly blessed me. I had a stressful week and was so worn…read moreout and exhausted. I was SPENT. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a spa, but I still wanted to pamper myself. THIS PLACE felt like a spa! Clean, pretty inside, the nail techs are sweet and don't talk your ear off. They offered me coffee or tea. They are all skilled and I felt pampered. I got a Russian manicure and a few services along with my pedicure. I found my new nail salon! I highly recommend coming here. It's nice to get your nails done at a place that doesn't feel and look like a clinic! lol 5stars!

The service was really long for them to do my nails. I think I lasted over 3 1/2 hours here for a…read moremani/pedi, which I think is insane. Anyone that is offering their services would know that 3 1/2 hours for a Mani/pedi is preposterous. I was really upset with my pedicure because normally a pedicure does not take longer than an hour. She didn't really do much on my pedicure. She didn't remove any callus. yet I was charged $90. I paid the amount because I just wanted to leave and never come back. the total for my manicure and pedicure was $255 which is an absurd amount. I got builder gel and design on my natural nails - a design that usually cost me about 125 in my regular salon. I only came here because it was closer to me at the time. I have learned my lesson and I will never be back here.

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Chloe Nail Spa

4.1(421 reviews)

1.9 mi•Van Nuys

Can I just say wow! Tony did my full set and I got a pedicure. Didn't ask her name but both of them…read morewere incredible. They took their time making sure my nails and pedi were absolutely perfect. It felt like such a luxury service and prices are reasonable. Vibe was very relaxing. I am so happy to have found this place. I won't go anywhere else.

Was doing my laundry next door. Went here after as a walk in. The girl whose name I didn't get,…read morewouldn't take me and wanted me to make an appt. She was rude after I pointed out they're supposed to take walk ins especially since the place was empty. I went elsewhere ‍

2368 my nail color

Gel manicure

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Lydia C.

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4

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5 years ago

place is fucking horrible fuckinglady and her fucking husband are racist descriminating towards the hispanics and fat shaming and they never wear mask please dont to this place unless u guys want to be descriminated by them go ahead i dont want to see u guys go there and get descrimamting and get fat shamed on read more

Mura S.

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3

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7 years ago

Don't come here unless you want an Old asian man that yells at his customers. Horrible place. Rude workers who talk shit about you Infront of your face in Chinese language. read more

Ebonee G.

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4

2

7 years ago

Looking for Grace she did an amazing job! Does anyone know where she went? Now that she is no longer here don't waste your time here.

Rosio H.

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6

2

8 years ago

I love this place. I do my eyebrows here .... they are fast and clean... and there prices are affordable..,

Yesenia R.

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4

1

8 years ago

Wait time sucks since they dont have many employees but their custimer service makes up for it.

Raelynn G.

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7

4

8 years ago

Gel manicure for $25 and its good for 3 weeks if you take care of it! Quality place :)

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