They are the best. Competent, friendly, accommodating and the salon and tools are very clean.

My Sterling Experience with South Lake Nail Salon, on Lake in Pasadena, is TOP's, Always! In 31 Years of Appointment's Twice a Month for Pedicures, Manicures, Nail Fills, -whether it be Silk Wraps or Acrylics Color Polish or Various Clears and Tinted Transparent's, the work has all been Tops*, While Looking Very Natural and Highly Refined ! Tram, Nicki, and Michelle are all Remarkable in their Profession! In my experience, they Stand Heads Above any other of the other highly rated nail salons I have experienced *Prior to them. When they were on Vacations, a few times- I had to make other provisions temporarily Yet always returned , to South Lake Nails as they are Peerless! In My Opinion -Tops!! Their Shop is impeccable and Pristine Clean. They are patient and their work is consistent with my mild obsession for Hygiene and cleanliness! They are all very Honest with a High degree of Integrity, very honest and forthcoming, they will tell you The Truth and do what is in The Clients best Interest. Their Clientele is apparently Well educated, established, with seemingly High Standards; good people and down to earth. The energy in the Room is always Peaceful Pleasant , full of Harmony and Uplifting! An Oasis in Every Way!! I recommend them to Colleagues and Friends. I travel 37 min "One Way" so that I can have the Best Work and Care available ! You will be Happy Too; of this, I am Sure! Marquita Clark Montebello 32 yr Patron read more

Went here for the first time today. I was happy with my pedicure. Eyebrow wax was good. The only issue I had was that i was quoted a certain price over the phone for the services. Then, halfway through the pedicure, they told me they went up on their prices. In my opinion, a good integral company would honor the prices that were given over the phone. They said they've been around for 20 years plus. Being where they are, i hope they aren't doing this to every customer, hoping they'd just go along with overpaying. Based on principle and the fact that there are a ton of other nail spas in town, I will not be returning. read more

Tram and Nicki are the best! Always so welcoming and they do a fantastic job! I travel from AZ just to get my nails done here!

After browsing through yelp reviews in search of a decent nail salon that doesn't break the bank I decided to try out South Lake Nail Design. I had a wedding to attend last weekend and wanted to look my best. I planned on going in after work on Thursday before heading home to pack and prepare for our trip. I don't get off work until 5:30 so making it to the salon before they closed at 6:00 pm was a tricky one. Thank goodness my boss rocks, because she let me leave about 30 minutes early so I could avoid being "that girl" that comes in at closing time keeping the employees late. Finding parking was really easy! There are tons of parallel spots with a 1 hour limit. The perfect amount of time to knock out a mani/pedi. The parallel parking isn't free though. Don't forget to pay the parking machine! I made it to the salon by 5:15 in hopes that they would take me with such short notice and with no appointment. I was in luck! They were more than happy to help me even though I was there so close to closing time. The ladies were all very friendly and talkative making me feel comfortable the entire time. I also noticed this shop has regulars. Three of the ladies getting their nails done were obviously repeat customers. They all knew each others names and were chatting it up during their visit. I love feeling a good sense of small community when in the city. Makes me all warm and fuzzy. I was very pleased with the work the ladies did. They were quick, efficient and friendly. Not only that, but the prices are unbeatable! Paying $28.00 for a mani and pedi almost feels wrong, but I can't complain. My ass is always broke! Hahaha! Don't forget your cash though... no credit cards. I will definitely be making it back to this location the next time I'm in the mood for a little pampering. read more

South Lake Nail Design - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I love this place! Michelle is my favorite! I work down the street and only make appointments during my lunch hour. Not many places can do a great mani pedi in an hour! Yes!! An hour! And they make sure to quick dry so I can put my heels back on and make it back in time for work. Yes, prices are higher then your usual but you get what you pay for people! Check them out! read more

Very nice and clean nail spa. Owners are very professional and friendly. Recommend to neighbors! read more

South Lake Nail Design - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

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They were superb! My gel nails (mani/pedi) turned out great. I had 3 different women attending to me. ("Servicing me" just sounds bad) But each woman truly paid close attention to detail and were all kind and considerate. Week 3 and my nails still look great! read more

I had my first mani/pedi ever done at this place. My wife goes here so she took me. Nicky took care of me and I can say it was a great experience. I never knew I would like or need a mani/pedi, but I can definitely say I love it. prices are fair. make an appointment. I definitely will come back for more! thanks! read more

Was hanging out in pasadena and had some time to kill so thought to get a mani and pedi. Yelped this place and called, they weren't busy and was able to fit me in. Very easy to find, right across the street is Macys. Service was great, the ladies were very nice and patient. They had alot of OPI nail colors which was good.. most asian nail places are too cheap to buy them. Got a mani and pedi and was very happy with both. Def coming back again when i'm in the area. read more

I just got my nails done from here after walking in off the street to see if they could take me. I have to say that Vicky, who did my nails, was one of the most likable people I have ever met! She was so bubbly and patient while I wanted to look at 10 different nail polish colors! The owner of the salon, who's name I didn't get, was also equally lovely and so sweet. You can tell that they really care about their customers since they remembered every ladies name that came in! My nails look awesome and I'm thrilled with the color! The only downside is that $40 for a gel manicure is kind of a lot. Let's see how it holds up! Maybe it's worth it! read more

I went to this nail salon today after reading all the reviews on Yelp. I guess they gave me pretty high expectations. I called and made an appointment and they were ready for me when I arrived. There aren't massage chairs, which I knew to expect, but I was counting on a great massage and polish job to make up for that. Sadly, both those things were lacking for me. Both the manicure and pedicure were quick and I didn't really feel like it was the "above and beyond" I was expecting. The massages were quick and nothing special. It felt pretty factory-like... they finished with me and moved on to the next customer. I didn't even get set up with something to dry my toes... also I already have a chipped finger nail. Go here if you want an average mani/pedi. I think there are cheaper places to go and get the same service. The ladies were nice, but not overly so. The owner did my manicure and she was constantly stopping to answer the phone. (Also one worker was giving a pedicure and reading her kindle!!! SUPER unprofessional!) UPDATE: 2 days later and my nails are in horrible shape!!! NOT WORTH IT TO GO HERE. read more

Such a cute nail salon! Super nice and friendly. These ladies actually want to talk and make good conversation. I had Tammy and she seemed popular since every person that came in knew her! Bottom line.. I loved Tammy and her quality pedi! It was worth the $18. I won't go here every single time I need my nails done but I'd forsure go back again! =) read more

I get mani/pedi's once a month. I'm always searching for a place that doesn't cost too much and that doesn't CUT ME!!!!! That's really all I want, oh, and of course, clean. This place does it for me. Affordable (cash/check only), nice women, clean. I don't mind that they don't have the big, comfy massage chairs. As long as I walk out with hands/feet looking great, not cutup, no infections days later, then I'm a happy gal! read more

A BIG FAT 5 stars to South Lake Nail! I absolutely love this place! Affordable, friendly staff and they do a great work! Tram, Jackie & Nikki are my favorite girls! But i adore all of the staff. $30 for both manipedi + $3 for french is really affordable. Most of my pedicures last at least a month. It makes me really happy that they remembered me even though I haven't visited them in a while :) read more

Nice place. Not fancy but thorough work and affordable. There aren't massage chairs or foot whirlpools, but that didn't bother me.

Came here for my mani+pedi. The location is a little hard to find. It is inside the building not outside. Anyway, it seems it is better if you can make an appointment ahead of time because sometimes, it gets so busy. First of all, this place does not have a "Spa" like the other nail salons. They will bring a tub full of warm water to soak your feet in for pedicure and no massage chairs. So if you are looking for a typical spa type nail salons, this is not it. Everyone is very nice and most speaks very fluent English. I found it interesting that the ladies who did my nails actually advised me not to spend the extra $3 on french tips since my nails were too short. After my nails were done, they actually asked me to stay for about 30min to dry my nails. Which I thought was very nice since some nails salons will make you feel like you need to leave before drying them well. Price: $30 for Mani + Pedi. $3 for french tips. Location: Pretty convenient with plenty of free public parking in the back Service: Pretty nice read more

"Cash Only" would have been a useful sign to have upon entering the salon. They do not take credit cards so be prepared to have cash or a check book (if ppl still carry those nowadays). Other than that, the service was excellent. Nikki did my mani and was a pleasure to speak with. I wish I remembered who did my pedi but she was just as pleasant. It feels nice to be able to speak to the girls and joke around while getting the service. They take their time cutting your cuticles and actually massage you instead of just rubbing you down with lotion. I did miss the hot towel feature and wish they would add that since I am paying $30. Their customer service makes up for this though which is why I'll be back! read more

I visited this salon based on Yelp reviews. In Pasadena for work and my nails were all chipped, was in dire need of a manicure. I had Michelle and she was wonderful, both in doing my manicure as well as personality. Her staff was so sweet and amicable, and even helped choose a color for my nails! Merino Cool by Essie. They have a lot of OPI and Essie colors to choose from, which made me happy! Michelle was so detailed in painting my nails and didn't miss a thing! I am very happy with her and if I come back to Pasadena, I'll be sure to come back! read more

I love this place. Have been coming here for years. Annie is the best in the west. She is kind. And meticulous. Nails are clean, well shaped every time. read more

5 Stars from me!! I've been meaning to write this review for a while now, but just haven't had the time. I'm very picky about my nails and after trying many different nail salon over the years, I've finally found my spot!! I haven't stuck with one nail salon until now. As you walk in, everyone is very friendly and greets you by name. Big plus. They speak English very well and isn't like all those other nail shops, where you feel like they're talking about you in another language. Nikki is my girl! I came to her a few months back after a really bad acrylic job at another shop. I told her my concerns and to what happens every time I get my nails done and how it's never the way I want. She seemed to understand and started to work. 30mins later, OMG! It was perfect, just the way I would do them, if I could do them myself. I've gotten so many compliments on my nails since then. So, after a few returns to the shop, I felt comfortable enough to have Nikki pick my polish color and I haven't been disappointed yet on her choices. I think I get more compliments on her color choices, then mines! This place is definitely more of a conservative/simple type of salon, so if you want 3D art and the whole shebang, this isn't the place for you. It's clean, the work is always great, workers are friendly, price is definitely reasonable, and parking is easy. It's perfect for me and although it's a bit of a drive for me to get here, I make it out b/c I know that when I walk out, I'll be very pleased with my nails. Thank you NIKKI! See you soon. =) read more

Mani (french)/pedi for $31 - not bad for Los Angeles prices, if you want to avoid the horrid chop shops. I had a wedding to go to couple of weeks ago, and this place was close to my new office and had good Yelps...so off I went! It's very small, a bit hard to find, and they only take cash or checks - however, those are all very easy to overlook when you're finished with your excellent manicure with cleanly painted nails and a lovely pedicure with an extra long foot/leg massage. I'll definitely be back here! Maybe even today! read more

This place has got GREAT VIBES. It's clean, filled with really nice manicurists

I haven't been in a nail shop in maybe 6 or 7 years, because I had a bad experience during my last visit to one. I called ahead to make sure they take walk-ins (they do!), and then when I arrived, all of the ladies made me feel right at home immediately. I usually have concerns about sanitizing practices at nail salons (like I said, bad experience, yuck), and I was glad to see that they are very conscientious and transparent about what they are doing to clean instruments and supplies. The best part, for me, was the great conversation I had with the staff as I had my pedicure. Everyone is so friendly and makes a great effort to ensure that each customer is happy with their work. It's a great environment, not overly frilly, and very comfortable. One thing to take note of: they DON'T accept credit cards, but they do accept checks and cash. read more

LOVE this place so much they get a second review from me!! =) My work keeps me super busy so it's hard to tell when my work day ends so I NEVER make appointments for that very reason. BUT south lake nails ALWAYS work with me. I'm one of those customers that call a few hours before I want to come in to see if they have time for me and south lake nails ALWAYS makes time to take me in. I've been coming here for years and let me tell you...they have regulars that have been coming here longer than I have! that HAS to tell you something. Every time I come in, I am always welcomed with warm HELLOs "Hi Janie, how are you" by the whole staff...if you go here a few times and they will remember your name! The staff is super friendly and they talk to you (in perfect English!!) it's not like one of those typical asain nail salons where you sit there while they work on your nails and they speak to each other in their language leaving you wondering if they're talking about you or not! The staff here will chat with you making you feel welcomed and relaxed Nicki and Tram are AWESOME at acurlics (however you spell it haha) I always get complements about how natural my nails look not to mention the designs...each design is hand painted and its gorgeous! most of the time I don't know what color to pick so I let the girls pick for me and every time they do, my nails are fantastic. I always look forward to work the next day after I get my nails done bc my co-workers always rave about how cute and beautiful my nails look hehe ok, lets talk about toes. south lake is and will be the only place that I let touch my feet. As stated in my last review I'm super sensitive and hate when people file my toes. oh man, after getting a pedi here..it's like heaven on my toes.after the cut (and they always ask if I like the cut), paint/design and massage, I feel like I can walk a 100 miles just to show off my pretty toes haha. After the manicurist is finished and your nails are dried they help you put on your shoes! how many nail salons will help you do that?! huh?!?! add ons- feelings some knots is your shoulders? having some aches in your legs? have no fear! Jackie is here! for a few extra bucks you can and SHOULD op for the extra 15 min massage. Jackie has magic fingers! She does such a great job you might just fall asleep in your chair! and don't forget to BRING CASH! =) thank you south lake nails for always making my fingers and toes as beautiful as they are! read more

My friend and I decided to try this place out because the ratings on here seemed good. The ladies were very nice. The service was very prompt... We both were able to be seated pretty quickly without any appointments. All of the ladies spoke excellent English (sometimes a rare thing in the nail salons). They did occasionally switch to their other language, but not in the way others sometimes do, where you start to wonder what they are saying about you... For the most part, they did not chat amongst themselves...they chatted with us instead, and we had a really nice time just talking and getting our nails done. We had hoped for a place with spa chairs, but, alas, this is not such a place. Aside from that disappointment, the experience was a pleasant one. My toes have never looked nicer (cute flowers-- yay!). My french manicure, done with gel polish, is beautiful... Proving to me that it can indeed be done neatly, unlike what my last manicurist seemed to think. I did not feel like a lot of attention was given to my toenails or heels compared to what I think I was expecting, but, on the upside, I think they still look fabulous. Very reasonable prices for your standard mani-pedi... About $20 extra for the gel polish. read more

I was running errands in the Pasadena area and decided I wanted to have my neglected nails done--I often venture this way from downtown to go to the Whole Foods and Trader Joes so I hopped on Yelp and found this salon. After reading some reviews, I decided I would try it out. The women running this nail salon are so friendly and engaging. I think most women have experienced salons where the staff barely speaks to you and consistently chatter in their native tongue right in front of you. I'm not looking to have any big conversations, but sometimes those situations leave you feeling like more of an annoyance or an object than anything else. I elected to have a mani-pedi. $30 is a really great price ... many other salons charge at least $10 more. Michelle & Annie took care of me, and both were absolutely delightful--friendly, funny and made me feel right at home. Annie chided me for trimming my nails too short and succeeded in convincing me to let her take care of maintaining them from now on. Bottom line--they addressed me by name, were extremely friendly and the atmosphere was very happy. My nails turned out great and it didn't take very long. I'll absolutely be back. There is a big parking lot behind the center they are located in--so parking is a breeze. Though they do take walk ins, I'd suggest calling ahead to make an appointment as they seem to do a lot of business. read more

I've been here twice for a mani+pedi and everyone is super friendly. Both times I just walked in without an appointment and I only had to wait five minutes at the most. The mani+pedi was done well, very detail oriented. They offer to trim my nails which is included in the price. Some places don't bother or charge extra. If you're looking for a quick mani+pedi this is your place. The only downside is they don't have massage chairs and the first time I came in I felt awkward having someone do my toe nails while I'm stretching to get my finger nails done at the same time. Good price for the service. I recently tried cheaper and let's just say you get cheaper results in a place that is not clean. South Lake Nail Design is clean, gives you great results, and has friendly service. There is plenty of parking and make sure to bring cash! read more

This is such a great little spot! Not your standard salon where they throw you in a spa chair and slap nail polish on your nails and try to get you out as quickly as possible. They do a superlative job here - I had a pedicure that lasted for 3 weeks - and it's very quiet, mellow, and low-stress. At other salons there is so much going on - TV on, people running around, etc - that it's hard to relax. At South Lake Nail Design, I feel completely at home and pampered. And I walk out with fabulous nails! Thanks ladies! read more

I took a break of acrylic for a while and now I'm back. Here's my new full set. Looks pretty natural, considering they are just tips and clear acrylic. I had absolutely no nail length to start. No polish this time. I like the look. read more

South Lake Nail Design - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

Nikki is hands down the best at acrylics! If you aren't happy, she wants you to tell her more of less of what you need. She's always on time with her appts and the good convo is a plus! read more

Don't come here expecting spa chairs that give you a massage while you get your nails done. Come here for nice people who do a really good job at what they do. It's not fancy (in fact. it really could use some updting), but it's clean and comfortable. You can tell by listening to the other clients that people have been coming here for a long time. For some reason, when I get my nails done here the polish stays put longer than at other places. I don't know who they do that. I used to come here years ago, then started going to another place because of the spa chairs at the other place. I learned that the spa chair is overrated if the manicure dosen't last and the service isn't the best. By the way, the prices are good here too. :) read more

Gave this place a try after all the yelp reviews, thought it was okay. The staff was very friendly and helpful as described. I got an amazing massage during my pedicure and I love the nude gel polish on my hands. The gel is started to lift on the sides of a few nails already, even though I don't use my hands much, it's already bubbling and seperating. This could be because my nails grow so quickly but I'm not sure! All and all I would definitely go back for a pedicure, it was the best pedicure I've ever had! I haven't had much luck getting gel polish to stay on so I'm going to give Julep nail polish a try, I've read really great things about it's long-wearing capability. $50 + tip for pedicure & gel manicure read more

Fantastic little spot. I had a bit of time to kill so I decided to get a mani-pedi on the fly. I called in on my way over to make sure they had time for me. When I arrived I was greeted warmly and seated promptly. It wasn't busy, but it wasn't dead. The service was straight forward and simple which was what I was looking for. They are excellent professionals who know what they're doing and do it well. I asked for a red polish with black French tip and they executed it expertly. Before the polish went on they asked if I wanted to pay first. When I pulled out my visa, they politely informed me that they didn't take credit cards. I was surprised at this, but we worked around it. After the polish went on, one of the girls loaned me her flip flops since my shoes were peep toe. I took a short walk to the local grocery store and got some cash. Of course, due to my own clumsiness, I wrecked the polish on one finger. When I got back, they fixed it without any complaints and even helped me put my own shoes on. All in all, great customer service, great atmosphere. I would definitely return again. read more

Great gals here! Super nice and friendly. Not the "spa" type places with the big chairs, but gets you in and out quickly! Make sure to sit at the fan for awhile because it takes a while for the nail polish to set. For $ 28 for both a Manila and a pedi you can't complain! read more

A great place to go without dishing out your entire wallet! I paid $30 for a mani and pedi. It was fast and the ladies there are so sweet. I'd highly recommend ladies to go to this salon!! read more

I went for a mani yesterday. I was happy that it wasn't packed for a saturday and that they could get started right away. The ladies were very nice and I was glad they didn't push the conversation since I'm not big on talking. I'm there to relax. I was also very happy with the fact that it didn't take forever but was still a good quality service. Yes they have a limited selection of colors but I was happy that I found a color that I am really liking =) Parking is in the back and you get 2 hours for free. I'll be coming back. read more

Unfortunately this was the worst manicure I've gotten and I get them often. There is no nice display of the gel colors. She took the first color off halfway through because it was running. I chose another color, which was also running (due to use of too much polish thinner to make a color last longer), but finished the manicure. The massage was horrible and the worst part is the gel manicure chipped off THE NEXT DAY!!! :( read more

First of all, amazing service!! Secondly, an excellent manicure... I arrived here about 30 minutes before closing and the ladies were very gracious to me. They gave me time to choose a color and when I was having trouble deciding between two different polishes, they recommended we could try them both on to see which one I liked best. The owner was the one who did my manicure and right away she asked my name and used my name frequently during conversation. She and her daughter were very friendly and maintained great conversation the whole time. Now, I have a weird thumb nail that manicurists often comment on (yes, the stereotypical blunt and unpleasant comments). However, the lady who did my nails simply went to get some extra supplies and spent a good five minutes fixing up my one warped nail. When she finished my manicure, you couldn't even tell it was different from any other nail! I was so impressed... and she didn't make me feel awkward and, even better, didn't charge me any extra for the fix! Although they were closed by the time they were finishing up with me they did not rush me in the least. They were so helpful and even made sure I didn't leave too soon so that my nails wouldn't get messed up after leaving. Great service, great manicure, totally recommend! Manicure was $15 for a solid color plus $3 for the gel polish they removed. read more

Great, consistent place. Always go to Nikki. Does an amazing regular acrylic fill as well as white fill. Everyone is always friendly and courteous. I highly recommend this place and Nikki! read more