Outstanding hard gel mani with Elizabeth. I am so sensitive to the drilling off the polish part of the mani but she was so gentle and kind. I've been driving to a place about 40 mins away just because I could trust them to not hurt me but I just couldn't find time to get in and tried this place (was referred by someone on TikTok) She was thorough and detailed. I'm picky as well as sensitive (such a pain) but she was easy to talk to and did beautiful work. So glad I found Elizabeth and Poppy Nails-it's a mile from my work and 10 mins from my house and I have just saved myself hours every month! Already booked my next service :) read more

Received the strangest pedicure of my life at this salon. Everything felt very backwards and the nail tech didn't seem very familiar with what she was doing. They don't have foot soaking tubs so it was pretty much a fully dry pedicure. Overall it was fine for the pinch I was in, but it definitely was not a $50 pedicure. The staff kept to themselves mostly, which is fine if you come prepared with a book or your AirPods. Kept two stars as they have later hours if you need to accommodate other schedules and they allow you to book online. read more

I have been getting hard gel manicures here for over a year and have never been disappointed. Aliyah is an amazing nail tech, she takes her time, is gentle and kind. Prices are on the higher end, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend this place. read more

Sara at poppy is the absolute best. I absolutely love getting my nails done by her! She always does such an amazing job, pays attention to detail, and makes sure my nails come out exactly how I want them. She's so sweet and talented, and I always leave happy with my nails. Highly recommend her! my nails always come out perfect read more

I can't say enough great things about this place!! They took me last minute and rushed my nails per my request. Have to give my tech a shout out, Mary! She was so sweet and didn't make me feel bad about my chopped nails ‍ they look SO good I'm so grateful! Will definitely be back! read more

Ok, I've waited a while before writing this review. I'm gave Poppy Nails a few tries before giving my honest feedback. I'm happy to report that each visit left me satisfied and pleased with the results. I first heard about Poppy Nails from a friend who was raving about them and the Russian manicure they offer. My first two appointments were with Anna. I did Gel X for the first time after years of doing regular gel nails. I absolutely loved Gel nail extensions and kept getting them done with Olga and Anastasia. They all can do any design or nail art. I also got a pedicure here once and had a good experience. Poppy Nails is now my regular nail salon. Parking: metered street parking for only 1 hour max, or free parking in the streets in the back, just read the parking signs. Pricing: It's well known that Russian manicurists charge a bit more than at other places, but it's honestly worth it. I paid around $135-$140 for Gel-X (Gel-X usually is more expensive than regular gel nails), including take-off, designs, and chrome. The atmosphere is quiet, calm, and relaxed. Clean and not too fancy. read more

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Love coming here! The attention to detail is incredible and I always leave feeling happy with how my nails turned out. The last few times I've gone, I got the gel manicure, which lasted a good time period! The nail techs here are super sweet & amazing as they pay close attention to each nail. The shape of my nail is always spot on perfection! Clean and cute vibe with calming music. They offer beverages which is such a sweet detail, I've had tea and champagne and both help me get into that self care mindset. There's limited meter street parking or free parking in the neighborhood if you don't mind a short walk. read more

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Allyza did such a good job on my manicure. I would recommend her service, And she had good vibes .

I was a little hesitant coming when i saw the regular manicure was $45 but i came with a friend who decided to give it a try and i was pleasantly surprised. The cuticle care i received was great and definitely some of the best I've gotten in LA to be honest. There was parking in the neighborhood so it wasn't too difficult but a bit of a walk. As someone who typically gets a gel manicure and pedicure monthly, I enjoyed it but don't know if i would make it a monthly transaction here price wise but still waiting to see how long it lasts and will update! If it lasts me a couple of weeks then I'd definitely consider! read more

Poppy Nails - Regular polish manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my go-to nail salon since a few years ago, and always found the nail techs to be nice and very skilled. Last month, I got pink magnetic cat eye nails done and it was my absolute favorite. I returned today for a basic gel mani, but came out with all 10 of my fingers red and bleeding. Firstly, I made an appointment online for 6:30 today, but they called me and asked if they can move it to 7. I moved to a 7:15pm spot. When I arrived, they had me wait another 10 minutes. When my nail tech started working on my cuticles, I noticed how rough she was trimming them and kept making cuts to my skin. I pointed the bleeding to her a few times but she did not once apologize and would just smile and wipe the bleeding with cloth, but it was clearly not stopping. She also had AirPods in and I think she was watching something on her phone in the cart the entire time. I explained situation to the person at the front desk and she offered $10 off. She then saw how bad my fingers were so she put more ointment and offered $20 off. She took pictures and said she was going to inform the owner. I still paid $50 to get all of my cuticles cut up and come out with red, bleeding fingers. It's the first time something like this has happened to me at a nail salon, and I'm even more disappointed because this was the place I thought was the most reliable. I was willing to pay extra to come here because of their quality. I'm not sure if I want to return again because I don't want this happening again. UPDATE: They followed up on this post and gave me a full refund and asked me to consider removing this review. read more

Poppy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I always go to Olga, and I somehow manage to leave happier every single time. She is so gentle, precise, and I truly will never let anyone else touch my nails! She is so, so talented read more

Poppy Nails - Builder gel with brown coloring - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at Poppy Nail Salon. I had a 1:00 p.m. appointment and left at 1:30 p.m. without receiving my service because my appointment time was not honored, and no one communicated the delay to me in advance. I live only about 10 minutes away, so had I been given even a simple heads-up that my appointment would be significantly delayed, I could have stayed home and used that time productively. What frustrated me most was the lack of communication and basic customer service. They did text me that the technician was running 10-15 minutes behind but not over 30 minutes!!! When I arrived, I wasn't even offered a place to sit--I had to ask where I could wait. While I was sitting at the chair waiting, the receptionist never checked in with me to see if I was okay waiting or whether I needed anything. She knew my original appointment was at 1:00, yet I was simply left waiting while she was on her phone. By 1:30, the technician was still working on another client and did not appear close to finishing. I asked the receptionist when the technician would be available, but she couldn't give me an estimated time. I explained that I was concerned about continuing to wait and still waited another 3-5 minutes, but there was still no clear information about when I would actually be seen. At that point, I decided my time was more valuable and left. Later, I received a message from the receptionist saying that the technician was "about to be finished" with the previous appointment when I left. If that was actually the case, it would have taken only a few minutes to communicate that information to me while I was sitting there. Instead, when I was physically at the salon, the receptionist could not tell me when the technician would be ready. That inconsistency was extremely frustrating and made me question the accuracy of the explanation I received afterward. This also isn't my first disappointing experience with Poppy Nails. I previously had a very poor experience with a technician and was deeply disappointed with the quality of my pedicure. Despite that, I decided to give the salon another chance. I'm posting this review only after trying to address the issue directly. I asked to speak with the manager and have not received a call. I would much rather resolve concerns directly with a business than post a negative review, but customers deserve to have their time respected, appointments honored, and delays communicated honestly and proactively. Overall, this was extremely poor customer service. I hope management takes the feedback seriously because this is not the first time I've experienced a lack of service and communication at Poppy Nail Salon. read more

I've been getting pedicures here on and off for the last year and I'm always so impressed by the attention to detail. They are so thorough, use new and disinfected products and really take their time. Also, I'm not into gel manicures and they actually have a decent selection of regular colors which other places don't. I've had multiple technicians and haven't been disappointed, plus they're great at accommodating me last minute! read more

Elizabeth is so talented She turns any shape / condition nails to amazingly sophisticated art. I can't thank her enough! Her work is so magical!! read more

Poppy Nails - Nails done by Elizabeth :) amazing! - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sarah and ceda were amazing!! This was one of the best manicure and pedicures I've had in LA.

I think this may have been the worst and most expensive gel manicure I've ever received. I want to start by saying the staff was very kind. When I walked in, they greeted me warmly and everyone there seemed friendly. Unfortunately, the quality of the service did not match the price. For reference, I came in to have builder gel removed, shorten my nails, and get a neutral gel polish. Normally, when you come in with builder gel and request a regular gel manicure, the builder gel is either soaked off or completely removed unless the client specifically asks to keep it. That was my expectation when I came in. When the technician began working on my nails, she immediately used the e-file to shorten them while the builder gel was still on. It felt a bit uncontrolled and unusual since the product hadn't been properly removed yet. She then began cutting my cuticles while the builder gel was still on my nails. After finishing my cuticles, she was about to apply nail dehydrator without buffing my nails or removing the remaining builder gel. At that point, I stopped her and asked when the builder gel would be removed. Two of my nails already had it fully removed because I had taken it off myself beforehand, so the remaining builder gel was sitting unevenly from the filing that had already been done. She told me it was better to leave the builder gel on my nails, but I explained that I didn't want that because I was concerned my nails would end up uneven or bulky. She seemed pretty set on leaving it, and I didn't want to go back and forth, but at that point I had a feeling my nails weren't going to turn out great. When she began applying the gel base, my nails still hadn't been properly cleaned. The only area that had really been cleaned were my cuticles, the undersides of my nails and the sidewalls were never cleaned out. She applied only one coat of color and then went straight into the top coat. I actually thought she was applying a second coat of color until I realized it was already the top coat. When I looked at my nails, they were uneven and some were noticeably thicker than others. I pointed out one nail that was especially bulky, and when she tried to fix it she used the drill on my natural nail instead of just filing the polish down. At that point, I was honestly just ready to leave. The technician herself was nice, and I don't think there was any bad intention...but if a salon is charging higher-end prices, the quality of the service should reflect that. I paid $70 for this gel manicure. I don't mind paying that much when the work is high quality, but unfortunately this experience was disappointing overall. Sadly, I don't plan on returning read more

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The good: I was able to walk in on a Saturday morning (about 30 minutes after the opened) and immediately be seated for a gel pedicure. The nail tech was patient when I was deciding between colors, attentive when she was filing and painting by asking me if I was okay with the shape/color and did a great job filing and shaping. Overall, a good paint job! The not so good: This is a no frills pedicure. No massage chair. No callus buffing/removal. No jet pedicure tub. No massage. For $75 (before tip) I would've definitely preferred to have at least one of those services included. TLDR: Overall happy with my gel "pedicure". A bit high of a price ($75 for gel pedicure) in my opinion for what you get but good spot. read more

Update: After my initial review, the manager reached out and offered to redo my pedicure at no cost. I went back, and had a different nail technician( Rashaun), who did a good job and the front staff expressed genuine remorse, which I appreciated. While my first experience was frustrating and poorly handled, I'm grateful they ultimately corrected the service. Initial review below: I rarely write negative reviews, but this experience needs to be shared. I went in for a $75 spa pedicure and tipped an additional $24 (well over 20%) because I initially wanted to show my appreciation. Within just 4-5 hours of leaving the salon, after nothing more than a short neighborhood walk, four of my toenails smudged badly. This wasn't due to "wearing socks" as the salon later claimed -- it was clearly because the technician ( Kamilia) applied an extra coat without allowing proper drying time between them. I immediately tried to resolve this. I called the salon multiple times around 8:30pm and even drove there after being told they were open until 9pm, only to find them closed. When I reached out again, I was told they don't guarantee regular polish and that I'd have to return almost immediately to fix it, otherwise they would refuse to help. This was not communicated at the time of service, and polish should last more than a few hours for a pedicure of this cost. After much back-and-forth, they reluctantly agreed to an appointment. Because I had gone out of town for the holiday weekend, I put a clear glitter coat over the smudged toes just to hide their mistake temporarily. When I returned, the salon told me they would only repaint two nails on each foot and leave the others as-is with the glitter -- unless I paid them an additional $20 to remove it all and repaint properly. In other words, they expected me to pay more to fix the flawed work I had already paid for. That kind of logic is absurd. Out of frustration with their unethical behavior and lack of communication, I walked out, with two toes now unpainted entirely. This is beyond disappointing. Instead of taking responsibility, they tried to nickel-and-dime and shift blame. For a business that charges premium prices, the lack of accountability and customer service is unacceptable. I've included photos here so that others can see the results of their so-called "spa pedicure." A $75 pedicure should not be smudging in under 5 hours, and no customer should be asked to pay again to fix mistakes caused by the technician. I will not be returning, and I urge others to avoid this salon. read more

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This review is specifically for Sara. I've been going to this salon & seeing Sara for months now for Russian dry manicure hard gels - highly recommend! She does a great job, every time, is super sweet and also pretty quick! I find the pricing here reasonable for hard gel especially in comparison to other salons in the area. Go see Sara! read more

Poppy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Go to Olga! This is my second time at Poppy nails, and I cannot recommend them enough. Olga did an incredible job on my gel X manicure. She put a lot of work in time into not only cleaning up my nails, but making sure that she painted them perfectly. Not only was Olga great, but so was the salon. They are very responsive on the phone, they offer you beverages when you arrive, and always have something great on the TV. I find their pricing to be very reasonable as well. Highly recommend! read more

Poppy Nails - Short Gel X - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been going to Poppy Nails for two years now and I'm always beyond happy with the results! I highly recommend Anastasia - she works very delicately and pays attention to every detail making sure each nail is perfect. My nails come out flawless every time and they last a whole month. Anastasia is also amazing at nail designs of any complexity. read more

Poppy Nails - Ombré nail design by Anastasia - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Poppy Nails is amazing and I I always have to share a wonderful time coming here! They are very professional, clean, and have time to make me feel like myself again! I highly recommend them to anybody!! My nails are so soft and I use the hard and it lasts for up to six weeks! read more

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Perfect nails! I pass so many nail salons on my way here. Poppy Nails is the best. I always ask for Elizabeth to do my gel mani and Tatiana for my pedicure. Easy 5 stars! read more

Absolutely love my manicures here by Olga! Olga is incredible, very detailed and kind, I can't recommend her more. My nails last 3+ weeks and look so good read more

Ive been coming here for close to a year! They're always incredibly gentle on my nails and do an amazing job on my cuticles! Always a gorg job read more

Amazing pedicure! Beautiful work and great attention to detail. Bema is a true professional. Highly recommend! read more

Poppy Nails - Amazing pedicure! Beautiful work and great attention to detail. Bema is a true professional. Highly recommend! - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've got my nails done here at least 5 times. I've even been flexible with my appointments multiple times to accommodate them better. I usually like my manicure and I've even left them a positive review on google. This most recent time I got hard gel. If you have ever got hard gel you know that it doesn't peel off easily. Well I paid $110 excluding tip and they peeled off during two weeks, meaning some peeled off week 1. Last time they lasted 4-5 weeks. I called to allow them the opportunity to make things right and explained what happened. Instead of being concerned or apologizing or offering anything, the woman just defended why that could have happened. I didn't go in water more than usual or do anything different than I typically do for this to have happened. When I requested a discount to get another manicure she said she would have to call me back. It's been over 1 hour since I called and no call back. They just lost a loyal customer - although they don't seem to care. UPDATE: they didn't call but sent a quick text giving me 30% off. They are a joke ! Do not recommend read more

Sarah is amazing. She's timely without sacrificing quality of the mani. So sweet too. Book her.

AVOID!! I came here for a pedicure, after seeing the good ratings on yelp. They charge $50 for a pedicure, but they do not scrub or remove the dead skin on your feet, no massage and did not even shape the nails before applying polish- Basically, they charged me $50 for painting my toe nails! Most importantly, THEY DO NOT STERILIZE THEIR TOOLS!!! Please avoid going here. Read all the comments and then go of you if want or risk your health. Update/ Response to owner: No, I am in the medical field, I know how instruments/tools should look if they are strained, they were not! Your personal don't even sanitize with alcohol the buffers etc or new used ones! You should be shut down!!! read more

Easy visit with no drama or extra conversations around, recommend this salon , on time , quick and smooth

Been going to Sara at poppy nails for over a year now! She is the best and all of the staff are very sweet, professional, and accommodating!! read more

Sara at poppy nails is by far the best nail tech I've ever gone to!! She is so amazing and so talented! Highly recommend!

It was my first time here today and I am thoroughly impressed. This will be my new nail place. Lena was great!

Lena is awesome and did my nails the exact way I wanted them. I requested a design and she did it perfectly. And they are so well priced! Much better than other spots that do nail designs. read more

I got hard gel nails done by Sara, and I'm extremely happy with the results! Highly recommend her.

Sara is the best!! She's so fast and does great hard gel it never chips! Very clean salon

Elizabeth is the best!! Consistent and so quick. Best nail experience I've had in LA. With the Russian manicures, I can go 3weeks - 1month between appointments. read more

Poppy Nails - Hard gel Russian manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute nail salon, very clean. Nail tech was very gentle with my nails and they look amazing.

I booked an appointment for a Russian manicure because I had never tried it and my natural nails needed a thorough treatment to help them grow. I actually liked the beginning of the service while she was doing the manicure, and I should have just followed my instinct and stopped there instead of agreeing to the add-on. Elizabeth pushed for Gel-X, and I agreed, but I made it clear that I wanted elegant, normal-looking nails. Instead, I walked out with thick, bulky nails I never asked for. When I pointed it out, she brushed me off saying "that's the style." It's not the style -- it's rushed, poorly fitted work. What really annoyed me is that while doing my nails, she was asking her friend if she could do her nails after mine. I'm sorry, but that's not professional -- especially when it felt like she was rushing just to finish me up so she could get to her friend. I paid $80 for nails that look cheap, like heavy press-ons, when all I wanted was a clean manicure. The color is beautiful, but the end result was rushed, disappointing, and nowhere near worth it. read more

Poppy Nails - Gel x - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love this nail salon! I have been a repeat customer since they opened a little over two years ago. It can definitely be hard to find a consistent nail salon that gives high quality services, but Poppy Nails is THE place for that. They genuinely care about your nail health, and take their time with you, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. You truly get what you pay for, and I have never regretted a service here. I could go on and on about every technician and how great they are. You can pick just about anyone for your service and they will absolutely meet if not exceed your standards. I cannot wait to come back and get them done again. read more

Poppy Nails - Gel nails -- special pink combo Anastasia and I came up with, insane cuticle work (dry/flaking skin is just me lol). - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California