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    RuRu Nails

    5.0 (56 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - RuRu Nails

    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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    Jenny L.

    I've been going to this shop for about a year now. The space is spotless and beautifully maintained, which makes me feel instantly at ease. Leah has incredible attention to detail every step was so precise and thoughtful. My nails always turn out absolutely flawless and exactly what I hoped for. I'll always recommend her to everyone I know! Thanks Leah!

    Honestly, this place just gets my nails every time. The art is always on point, and I walk out obsessed with my hands Haven't found anywhere in LA that does it better

    Thank you so much Leah! I've been getting my nails here since 2020 and I couldn't go anywhere else after I found this place. Great designs and nail/pedi care, she never disappoints. 10/10 recommend!

    Moderate Nail Art Design

    Leah from RuRu Nails has been doing my nails for the past four years. I do not trust any other nail service to do gel nail art, as she uses the best quality syrup nail polish from Korea and can quite literally recreate / create any design of your choice, if you just send her a photo in advance. While it is impossible to replicate a design exactly, Leah is diligent in trying to understand what her clients want and has an exceptional attention to detail. Moreover, Leah puts extra attention into cuticle care and putting a strong base/top coat, so my nails stay intact for around 2-3 months, depending on the design, which is especially convenient since I live out of state. A small, woman-owned business, RuRu Nails is located inside Itocco Hair Salon on Western, a convenient area if you're near Ktown (there is free parking with plenty of space!). For all these reasons, I highly recommend going to RuRu Nails--everyone will be complimenting your new nail art!

    Nail art!
    Cho H.

    Love love love RuRu!! I've been coming to this place for about 2 yrs straight, always love her design and results! She knows what she is doing!!! So dope highly recommended this place. You must reserve a spot ahead tho!!

    Arden C.

    Legit the BEST - been going to Leah for years! I used to go to Coco nails regularly but the owner there is SO racist and psycho I couldn't take it anymore, honestly in my life never been to a salon so bad.. I wanted to keep supporting because some of the technicians are good but yeah no more after a crazy incident, thank GOD I found Leah. She's so kind and good at what she does! The best at shaping nails & cleaning cuticles, not to mention the Queen of Designs!!! We have done some killer designs! Also she never cuts me and no infections because she cleans all her tools! I got cut a bunch at Coco and my friend even got an infection. Never had any problems with Leah and all my friends that I referred to Leah love how good she is! RURU is the best!!!! I've attached some pictures of some of my past designs, we have soooo many more but these are some of my favs!!! Enjoy xxx

    Mermaid / "Hailey Bieber" style nails  on point

    I guarantee this won't be your one-time spot She is so delicate with your nails & THEY ACTUALLY LAST. I would go back after 2 months maximum after getting my nails done but, all the gels & even the little decorations and jewelries stay on. You ask for a design, she makes it happen. I would say close to 100% accuracy. I was NEVER disappointed. I have a tendency to get bored of my nails really easily but I enjoy it for the whole two months until I go in for my next appointment. She is appointment base so I recommend booking a time slot asap before choosing your next design for your next visit. I've been going to her for the past 4-5 sessions & I WILL be coming back for more. This is my GO-TO Nail salon in KTOWN. Also, RuRu is super sweet & easy to talk to; you'll definitely enjoy your time here I've been to so many rude KTOWN nail salons but she does not discriminate (that's definitely a PLUS) BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW: I PROMISE YOU'RE GONNA LOVE IT

    Nails done by Lihyeon
    Rose C.

    Sent Lihyeon a pic through text of the design I wanted and knew exactly what to do. Literally my fav set of nails. So cute, so dainty, so girly, I just love them. And such a high quality finish as well. Thank you!

    This is by far the best nail salon in all of LA, if not all of California or USA. I get my nails done once a month and it's lasts every time. Leah is so talented and sweet, I honestly don't relate to any other reviews less than 5 stars. She is exceptionally professional and truly is an artist, which is why she's booked in full all the time. I usually just scroll through nail art on insta and choose one; she has never refused any design. I'd recommend this place to anyone! :)

    My new nails as of January 22 (: !! Blue gradient style nails with a moon painted on the ring finger.
    Jackie M.

    Leah is crazy talented and amazing! I love her so much, such a comfortable and down to earth nail artist . I scoped out a few nail artists and I narrowed down ultimately to her as I was going to have my nails done with gel for the first time ever. She is absolutely amazing & pays attention well to the details she adds to your nails. She knows exactly what she is doing and has offered suggestions for nail designs too. I have gone to her twice and both times I have had a great time with having my nails done by her. Feel no fear! She is a great person and will listen to your suggestions as well. Here are the photos of my first gel nail pedi done by her back in Nov 2019 and my current ones that I recently got. I waited about 9 weeks till I decided to go have my nails done again . I definitely recommend everyone to make an appointment with Leah, you will not regret it!

    Monica L.

    This girl is amazing! There are loads of talented nail artists and nail shops in Ktown but it's hard to find a true artist, one that won't just copy what others are doing but will still listen to what you want and give her own twist. She also has a very friendly demeanor which some lack. She's absolutely great!

    My New Nail design! She has cute background !!
    Joyce K.

    I went back for different nail design! My nail was super long from the first visit. Every stones was on my nail. And it was looking cute. I got Christmas nail this time :) It is super cute

    Gel manicure and she threw in a jewel since it was my first time for free
    Leah W.

    I made an appointment for 3pm on a Friday and it was such a lovely experience! Leah was so friendly and warm and there were endless options of colors and designs. It's a small place in the back of a hair salon but really cute. I will absolutely be back as she did an amazing job and everything looks so cute!

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    LIA is the perfect nail designer. She's kind, she's always smiling, and most of all, she's very durable. I recommend this place

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    Ask the Community - RuRu Nails

    Do you accept credit cards?

    We don’t accept credit card

    Does anybody have Leah's Instagram handle?

    nail_ruru_ !!

    Are you text based only for appointments?

    appointment by Text ONLY

    How much for a pedicure? What are the options? How much for a gel manicure no tips?

    How much is a gel pedicure?

    Hi! How much do you charge for gel extensions?

    I charge $80 including with gel color

    Hi how much is gel nail with stones?

    Stones price depends:) usually we charge $1~15

    How much is gel polish, and acrylics with gel polish?

    Gel polish $35 and We don’t do acrylics. We do hard gel extensions

    Do you do acrylics and regular polish?

    No I dont do acrylics or regular polish, I do hard gel extensions.

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    Review Highlights - RuRu Nails

    Leah has incredible attention to detail every step was so precise and thoughtful.

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