Ask for Renee! She's so amazing so sweet and gentle while still getting all of the dead skin and cuticles. One of those really good pedicures and not just a rush job. Worth every penny and she makes herself available and works with your schedule. read more

I had my nails done on September 3rd in 2 days my chrome polish was off nails started to lift I went back to fix in which the owner was reluctant to do...he completely changed my original design and when questioned he said it was a slight change... after 7 days of having fresh new nails not fillings...I had 5 nails already lifting. I went back on day 9 and they had the Audacity to try and charge Do NOT GET YOUR NAILS DONE HERE....THEY ONLY WANT YOUR MONEY. Horrbile service read more

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Definitely do not recommend. Way overpriced in my opinion, and my gel nail polish started flaking off two days after my visit. It was clear that the product was inferior. Don't waste your money like I did. read more

I love this place. I started going here right after covid restrictions let up, and while still a little cautious, it was nice to see that they were still practicing social distancing and requiring masks. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. I try to make the appointments when I can, but sometimes that unexpected occasion comes up where you just need to get in, and this is why I say they are very accommodating. Tina is my go-to she always does a fantastic job. This is truly one of the very first salons that I have been in where I can truly relax, and there are no real distractions, which is nice since it's me time !!!! read more

We have tried other local mani/pedi places and this one is the winner in our book. The polish last the longest for my daughters and I with the smoothest touch. They gave my littlest a beautiful flower on her toes last time. read more

If you like getting acrylics please do not use your money here. They do a horrible job of shaping and painting the nails. They also do not clean the area around the cuticle after making mistakes. And when I got home, i realized that instead of painting my nails black like i asked, they painted them blue. Not to mention the horrible service. The workers are very friendly, but do not know how to run a salon! read more

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Thank you for making me feel comfortable and beautiful again I've been neglecting my many pedi for a long time. They are so nice here and make you feel comfortable and not pressured. Decent prices. But overall I will be coming back! read more

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Hard to forget my experience at this nail parlour earlier this week. But well worth the effort! The older woman I had didn't/couldn't communicate AT ALL. I put my ear buds in when I realised. It was hard relaxing otherwise. Often loud and shouty workers conversations across the room. Felt like their private house party at times. I needed to ask for the massage remote! She never tested nor asked me if the foot-soaking water was the right temperature. A mistake. It was super hot. She added some cold and just indicated for me to put my feet in. Again, didn't test it herself. It was still hot. I didn't feel comfortable asking for more cold to be added. It is her job to make sure the water is comfortable for any client. I had to ask her to be more gentle when cutting. Twice she hurt with her small clippers getting into corners. Enough for me to say 'ouch!' out loud as a warning to be more careful. She left all my initial clippings on the towel while she proceeded. I flicked them off with my foot. Never seen such laziness before. Was the emery board brand new for me? The nail clippers sanitised? They certainly weren't unwrapped, just removed from the rolling trolley. She spent quite some time in conversation, listening to another worker talking or reading what she was being shown on that person's smart phone! Not even looking at what she was filing at times. She just got up and left when she realised I was only having the basic pedi without nail paint - I was experimenting with the salon before making that decision. Glad of that. I don't think she deserved a tip at all. But I've never not tipped in my life, and usually generously. I felt she deserved nothing so it was minimal. The pricing was good, that's my one positive. I'd rather have paid twice as much for comfort, respect, politeness and communication. On my return home I realised that half my toe nails had ragged ends so actually found myself smoothing them out with my own board as they were catching on my socks in places. I've never had such an experience. Nor have I EVER written a bad review. There are other nail parlours around the neighbourhood. I've been to friendlier, cleaner and far more experienced. It was an impulsive (bad) decision to try this place at all. Nb. The floor could also do with a GOOD CLEAN in places. I'd hesitate to put a bare foot down in the corner where I was sitting for fear of catching who knows what? Some of their moveable chairs are old, worn with plastic peeling. The overall effect I found rather grim NB for the record, I wrote this review yesterday and posted it. It has since DISAPPEARED! How can that even happen I ask myself? So I shall re-write because it's a current opinion from a disaffected party and I think it may be helpful for some Yelp readers wanting and needing good, friendly and consistent nail and beauty treatment. Look...further! read more

My 3 month affair with this nail salon ended today when I discovered fungus growing under my toenails!!! I came here once a month for a mani/pedi and was just about due for an upkeep, until I noticed darkened areas on both big toes where the nails had outgrown the polish. I immediately removed the polish to reveal what is shown in the attached photo. Gross!!!! Completely disgusted. This salon is not sanitary, obviously their equipment and tools are not clean and unsterile. Would avoid this salon at all costs and look elsewhere for your nail care. read more

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The customer service is fine, the products (regular nail polish) is old thick and lumpy. Same day went back to get polish redone and the results were the same. Want to support neighborhood small business, but money is tight and service must be good. And let not forget the tip, must be satisfied or else. read more

Royal Nails Spa - My manicure, same day with polish redone. - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

Nice people, but these are my nails 5 days later. Gel is coming off already, nails are breaking, I had the gel powder harden all over my cuticles. They do a good job on feet but nails I do not recommend unless it's your real nail. I spent $85 for this. Won't be going back read more

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I don't normally get my nails done, but when I do, I have pretty high expectations. About a month ago, I had a wedding to attend and was in dire need of a manicure. I found this spot and was able to get a same-day appointment close to the wedding venue. When I got there, it was packed! Everyone and their mothers were there for manicures and pedicures. I had to wait quite a bit after my reservation time, but I wasn't too bothered by it. By the time it was my turn, the ladies were very nice and got started with me promptly. Service was quick and prompt. Pricing is very reasonable too. My only issue is the polish near the cuticle - it's not rounded off very nicely and looks a bit sloppy. It's not as noticeable when it's done, but becomes more and more as the nails grow out. Longevity is great though - manicure still holding up great after a month! I can see why this place is so busy! read more

Royal Nails Spa - My gel manicure after a month - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

Very nice place. Ruby gave me a great manicure with gel polish. And Judy gave me a great pedicure. I highly recommend this place.

I've tried to find a nail salon that actually pays attention to detail is Courteous their customers is clean it's really hard to find but I'm so glad you have come to Royal nails done at it really good care of me she did a great job with my nails they're elegant clean sharp reasonably priced at $30 for medium-length coffin shaped nails I'll definitely back the only downside is that it's a little hidden it's in the Rite Aid parking lot off of lake and Altadena Drive However the technicians are amazing but ask for Donna read more

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This was my first time going here, after reviewing the reviews on yelp, I decided to try it out cause people were saying it was a very relaxing place and I must agree. I have never felt more relaxed, in fact I ended up taking a short nap during my foot massage, this will be mine go to spot from now on. Didn't get the name of the gentlemen that did my feet but he was awesome he knew all the pressures points and work them, it felt great read more

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Great salon! Reasonably priced. Mani-pedi is $32. $5 more for vinyl. The vinyl polish is my new fave! It lasts for 3 weeks. Doesn't chip. The better alternate to gel. Comes off with regular polish remover so it doesn't ruin your nails. Lots of color options. The technicians are very professional...they do a thorough job, very meticulous. Bonus: the salon is in the same shopping center as an amazing gelato shop and yummy Greek cafe / bakery. Can't go wrong here. read more

Royal Nails Spa - Vinyl polish. Lasts for 3 weeks!!! No chips. - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

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First time trying this nail salon and I'm so happy I did. I got a mani and pedi with Judy. She is excellent! Very kind, took her time and yet it was very quick. Prices are great, the salon is very clean, the massage chairs are new and so are the nail polishes. Staff is very friendly and nice. As I was there, a 94 year old man went to get his pedicure and I was impressed on how nicely he was treated, Michael did his pedi and it was very gentle with him. The salon is a bit hidden, it's on the far right side of Rite Aid, so plenty of parking spots. It's right by the best gelato in Altadena and some other shops. I do recommend this place and will definitely come back! Thank you Judy! read more

Royal Nails Spa - Love my pedi! Thanks Judy!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

Not a great first visit at all. I went in around 6:40 pm after a long day at work, and I needed to get my nails done for my daughter's college graduation. I asked them if it was not too late for them to do a mani/ pedi and one of the women said it was okay (although I think she only heard me say pedicure). Mike and the woman began talking amongst themselves and his tone sounded like he was complaining. When he asked what color I wanted and I showed him the color for the mani and a separate color for the pedi, he began complaining for the sake of humiliating me in front of the other customers. He asked " Are you gonna pay for my overtime?!" I then told him to forget the manicure and just do the pedicure, since he had already started on it. Thought this place would be convenient, since it is so close to home. Definitely never coming back- other salons have better results and customer service. Worst customer service I've had to experience. read more

Good place to have ingrown nail Clean Henry was great $32 pedi mani $8 sea salt feet massage read more

I got vinyl polish this last Saturday. Sad to see they only lasted 4 days with me. The colour swatches they have aren't accurate as well. This was colour 42 and was suppose to be a darker brown. read more

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I hate to share him, LOL, but Henry at Royal Nails (751 E. Altadena Dr. Altadena, CA 91001) is incredible. The location isn't posh but his 20 years of experience is undeniable. I'm going to kick myself in the rear if I can't get an appointment now. Definitely give him a try (626)345-9636 #YoureWelcome read more

loved the old manager and staff but the new nail techs are awful! Not even a week into getting my nails done, I have 3 broken nails, one of which took a portion of my nail bed and made me bleed! My pinkies and thumbs are not the same length!! Furious!!! I called them and spoke to who I was told was the manger -I didn't get her name. I had to explain to her 4-5 times what my issue was her response was well you did something for your nails to break or they were too thin, I told her yes the tech made them thin and long! Paying $90 for a full set and pedi only to have my nails break within a few days not even a week later and be uneven is unacceptable, will not go back here again and I was a loyal customer for YEARS! You lost my business and everyone I have referred to you! Not even an apology just well you did something for your nails to break! They should really work on their customer service skills! read more

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Was busy when I went. Took a while to get done since we were interrupted a few times. The color lasted for about two weeks. I will be more vocal next time about pain in my toes - from not removing all excess nail growth (tmi). I will only use this place in a rush or a Sunday. read more

Henry did exactly what I asked for. LOVE how he did my acrylic set, w/gel even after I asked to cut them shorter and shorter than usual. Also was very patient with me changing the color a couple times. I will be coming here again and again. read more

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New shop in the area. Clean. Quiet, nice music. Reasonably priced. No strong chemical smell. Good selection of colors. Love my gel manicure! Thank you Michelle! read more

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I walked in and it was a standard salon. Nothing fancy shmancy about it...very typical. You could tell it was new (at this point they've been open three months) but there wasn't anything that stood out. It's tucked away in a strip mall and not visible from the street for when/if you go. I was greeted (but sort of snickered at) by a woman - not knowing by WHO of course since I'd never been there - and asked for Judy since she'd been highly rated on Yelp. Felt a bit foolish when I found out Judy was the one who greeted me but nonetheless that's not how you greet a customer new OR old. I picked my colors and they directed me to a chair for my mani/pedi. An upside is that it was very clean. They had a liner in the pedicure tub that they later removed (never saw that before) and used a new package of nail equipment vs. barely running some disinfectant over already used tools. That part was REALLY nice. When my nails were soaking they even had these cute little bowls that are meant for your hand to rest ON...not just a bowl to stick your fingertips into which was a nice surprise. I had gel on my nails and wanted to get a regular mani. BE WARNED it's $5 to get them removed and not get get again...way more than I'd ever paid for. OK...moving on... PEDI - Judy worked on my feet. You could tell she was taking her time to make sure it was perfect. Or so it seemed. They were ALMOST perfect...when she was cleaning them up with the brush at the end she swiped a little too much off the top of my big toe and then didn't go back and fill it back in. Not good. Minus one star. MANI - Mike was VERY friendly which was refreshing to be able to actually hold a conversation outside of just small talk. He made sure to ask me if the shape was good but somehow the shapes still didn't turn out the same from one finger to the next. And at what point are you like 'forget it' or tell them to hand over the nail file?! I just figured I'd fix it at home to my liking. There were little things that made me very unsatisfied with my manicure. The edges of my nails weren't completely filed down - there were frays still at the end that he didn't clean up on a couple fingers, the shape (already discussed), and then the application wasn't perfect either...it just felt sloppy. I came home and fixed them...just sucks leaving feeling like I could have done better myself for $0. Minus another star. A pet peeve of mine, and this happens 95% of the time, is when all the employees are speaking in their native tongue while you're there. Mike is an exception but no one else tried to engage me in English. This probably makes me sound like a stuck up American but at the same time I'm sure it crosses everyone's mind who aren't fluent in their native laguage....Instead they were chuckling away in Vietnamese (in this case anyways) which of course makes you paranoid that they're just taking jabs at you. Maybe not and I'm assuming which makes me an a-hole but still. I stood at the front counter while two employees (one looking in my direction) just continued chatting away which was annoying. I had to ask to pay in order to get assistance. It's not a bad place...but for a perfectionist like me, I'll stick to the salon by my house instead. read more

Best nail place I've ever been to!! Great service, great variety of colors, and great conversations. A woman named Tiffany did my nail and she is the nicest person ever! My nails look SUPER good and she is such a professional! I love it!! I'm not from this area but I've heard great things about this place and I thought I'd give it a shot. Drove almost an hour for this place and it was so worth it! Thank you guys so much! Second time coming here. I got a different woman than last time. I'm a little upset at the fact that my acrylic nails fell with in a week :(. I was closing the trunk to my car and one whole nail just snapped off! It didn't even hurt or anything. With one nail off I decided to take the other ones off too. I didn't have to soak them in acetone or anything and they were super easy to pick off. The acrylic to my nails were superrrr thick. The shape wasn't even the shape that I wanted. Driving an hour wasn't worth it this time. I don't know if I will ever come back... . I miss Tiffany :((( read more

This place was very nice. I went for the first time a couple of days ago to remove my acrylics. The woman who took care of me was a bit rough with the removal, as she didn't soak my nails in acetone like people normally do. It was a bit unpleasant but the rest of my experience here was very nice. The manicure looked lovely, and she really took her time shaping my nails. She was very sweet, and was very thorough by cleaning the access polish off of my cuticles. I would recommend this place, and will definitely be back. read more

Does anyone know where the ladies who worked here went? They were the best at giving manicures that actually lasted. This place was taken over by new a salon and new staff, and I'm sad I've lost my favorite manicurists! I have yet to find anyone as good as Judy. I'd follow her to any nail salon if I could find out where she's working now! read more

Very pleased! I've been here before for pedi's, and they always do a good job! I got a gel manicure and I'm so pleased with how awesome it turned out! Thank you read more

Royal Nails Spa - Gel manicure beautiful!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

What a wonderful salon. Royal Nails is full service, so I get my mani, pedi, & waxing done here, plus, it's brand new so everything is pristine. There is a good selection of colors, & the massage chairs are super comfy. There are even hooks on the chairs for your purse! Prices are reasonable and better than surrounding salons. Nice bonus-warm, mint-scented massage lotion. Love this place! read more

The place was terrible I went to go get my nails done and they started to laugh like they literally cracking up while looking at me and then they were all just starring at me so what I did was not gave them a tip so never come here read more

10% off all services until the end of June! Decided to get a pedicure since summer is finally here. Found this place from fliers and saw that it had a grand opening deal, so why not get a little discount. It's still brand new, which means fresh massage chairs, new nail polish, and clean environment, so that was a plus for me. The staff were attentive and friendly. I got a pedi and I really love how careful and neat they are. Some other bonuses: -Free wifi -A/C -Offered water -Massage chair! Will definitely come back until the deal ends to get a manicure! read more

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One of the BEST pedicures I've ever gotten! Henry was my nail tech and he was super thorough and so sweet and personable. My favorite new nail place! read more

This place is amazing. Me and my mom were in need of finding a new nail salon and wow did we find one. We were welcomed instantly as we walking in and were helped right away. The ladies who did our nails were great. My mom got a gel manicure and couldn't stop talking about how great her hands looked and felt. I got a gel full set acrylic. The end result was amazing and the lady took her time to make sure my nails were perfection. I am sure we have found our new nail salon. read more

Royal Nails Spa - These nails are perfection - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

I've only been there once, but I will say that the pedicure guy is the best. He takes his time and leaves your feet looking spectacular. For my first time ever getting a pedicure I truly enjoyed it and for sure will be going back. read more

I don't know why I keep going back here. Tiffany cut my skin. Doesn't apologize. Doesn't even acknowledge it. Cool my spa water is turning red - let's all ignore it and keep filing away. I've been going here for years and I always feel like they're annoyed as soon as I walk in. Maybe it's me? Maybe that's why I walked out with a bleeding toe? Maybe I should take a hint. But seriously way too many nail spas around town for shitty attitudes. read more

Fantastic gem of a salon! Judy and Tiffany are pros that do a great and thorough job with mani/pedis. I am a big fan of the massage chairs and cleanliness. read more

Tried this place out two times. Not very busy, hidden next to Rite Aid. Technicians talk amongst themselves. I left with two cuticles bleeding. Not returning. read more

This is a wonderful nail salon! I have tried many places looking for the right fit - distance, quality, lasting polish - and this place is just right! I read some snarky reviews, and what I may add is that loyalty goes both ways. This is a nicer place, and it helps to make an appointment sometimes (I usually walk in), tip well, be polite, and come back. If you show up without an appointment and everyone is busy: it's going to take a while. That said, I usually get acrylics and polish, and occasionally a spa pedicure and gel polish. My polish whether it's gel or regular consistently looks well past the two week mark, and in over a year I have never lost a nail unless I had it replaced on purpose. They are gentle on my hands, and never rude to me. The technicians talk to each other, they are kind to clients, and the salon is very clean. They always have the jazz station on, and it is very calm. All together: this is a great place! read more