Update: C L Atelier no longer exists and has been taken over by R&C Nails. I continued going to give the new ownership a chance; however, none of the previous nail technicians remained. I typically get my nails done about once a month, but the last two visits have been disappointing. The technicians do not seem to thoroughly check their work. I've been repeatedly nicked around the cuticles, and during my most recent visit my nails were uneven in both length and shape. Unfortunately, due to the lack of attention to detail and consistency, I don't plan to return. I would strongly encourage future clients to carefully double-check everything during their service. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Japanese Gel with color - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

They are remodeling this place and it's looking good. I'm from Orange County but my mom is in La Mirada so I looked up a place and was very happy! They were all so nice to me & my mom & our pedicures came out great! read more

I came in as a walk-in customer for a nail service. The salon appeared to have only one person working, so the wait and service took quite a long time. The final result was okay, but it wasn't anything outstanding or memorable. The atmosphere was also very quiet and felt almost empty, which made the experience a bit boring and uncomfortable. The staff was nice, but overall I was hoping for a more relaxing and lively salon experience. read more

I came here as I moved to another city and this one was close by. It was easy to book an appointment, I texted the number and they replied almost instantly in the evening time. They also gave me a quote of how much my nails were going to cost based on my inspo pic. Their parking was right in front. The store was nice and bright, playing Chinese pop music covers which I enjoyed listening to. My tech was bin for the hands and I didn't catch the tech name who did my toes. I have to say the skill for bin was excellent!! He matches my inspo pic closely and I loved this set the best out of all the ones I have ever gotten. My nails are so pretty still after 3 wks and a 1 week long vacation! There are some discounts at the counter. I will definitely be back when I'm due for a special occasion as this place is much closer to my new home. read more

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Soooooo good! I had a previous gel x experience that actually had me scared to try it out again, but I ended up coming here hoping it would be different, and it was! It didn't burn at all when he was applying the gel x and sealing it with the black light like the other place did (probably top 5 painful) so I'm glad! He was super clean cut on prepping my nails and trimming all the old skin. I'll definitely be back, it was a little drive and there are a ton of salons before this spot but they just did such a good job! read more

I used to come to this place every month and then because of the distance, I started going somewhere else. But I ended up coming back because of the quality of their products. I like that I show a picture of what I'm looking for and they'll tell me if they can or can't do it. Or they'll tell me it won't look identical and say they can try. And then I can say yes or no based off one nail. I've only had one instance where one of their newer nail artists (a man) felt way more rough with my hands than usual. I did ask him to be more gentle. I was able to still feel his thumb print where he pulled my hands. I just make sure to always schedule with Abby or one of the women. The manager has always been very polite and patient too. read more

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Very cold, not welcoming , manicure chipped the next day . Salon itself was beat but cheap looking. Never going back

Came in as a walk in and got helped right away, best nails I've had so far! Will be coming back soon. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

Service is okay, they don't have a lot of nail techs. I think I've only seen 3-4 at a time. Prices are crazy. I got a magnetic gel and it was $20 extra for cat eye but it didn't even look like cat eye. Don't waste your money with that. I can see why so many people are doing their own nails now. I spent almost $200 for hard gel and pedi. Gel x is also an option but costs more than acrylic. I asked the nail tech what the difference is and she only said gel x is easier. I should have stuck to acrylic since it was less expensive and harder for her to do. read more

My grad nails!!! Love it so much Came here several times and always satisfied with the result. read more

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Started coming here September/October of last year. Since they changed to R&C Nails Spa, I have been back twice. Q is meticulous and takes her time. I have been beyond satisfied with the end result both times. They have been exactly how I wanted them. I have been getting my nails done for years and they have never lasted a month or more like when Q does them. My nails now are much stronger. The nail salon has a very relaxed atmosphere, Although the street outside is busy. I appreciate this because I am one of those who cannot relax their hand so every little thing helps. I did try and give my "old nail spot" one more chance but ended back with Q a week later to get my nails done. Lesson learned. Great service and very friendly. I am definitely a regular customer now. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

1 year later and still getting the best quality ever for my nails! The nail technicians are all extremely talented, so kind, and so accommodating! Come for any event or just for some self-care! They do mostly gel x (better for you and easier on the nails), hard gel (even helps maintain and keep your nails strong), and can do all the designs! The technicians will always check in and cater to your design preferences. Mika in particular is my girl and I legit can show her a random drawing and she will make it happen on my nails. She is incredible. The store is clean, modern, and you can catch up on your favorite shows while you get pampered! read more

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Love how they always do shape and length. Mandy does a very great job and is very attentive and always ask if I like the nails in every step. Love coming here! read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Red nails with black smudge - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

My First Time here. I booked an appointment with Q. I am very pleased with Q who did my hands and Lynn who did my Pedicure. Q is very meticulous and takes her time, she is amazing at what she does. Lynn was very good as well she gave a good foot/leg massage and my toes were amazing. They have lots of beautiful colors and different ones. I highly recommend. Thank you Q and Lynn! read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

I've been coming to CL for 5 months already and I love it!! Tina is really detailed and good! Love my last Halloween design!! read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Scream design - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

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Thank you to R&C and Mimi for doing my nails! I'm seriously obsessed--they're so pretty and sparkly, I can't stop looking at them. You guys always know exactly what I love. Can't wait for my next visit read more

Very friendly! Bin was amazing. Clean shop with strong massage chairs. Lots of color, gel, and dip options. Can't wait to try some designs next time. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Really strong, nice massage chairs. The guy that works here is very helpful and friendly. - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

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Beautiful nails by Winnie Thank you so much! I love them The attention to detail and they're so clean I will be coming back. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Beautiful nails by Winnie - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

Tina is the best! She always takes her time to make sure my nails are perfect and exactly how I want them! It's worth the drive from Long Beach. Ask for TINA! read more

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I love CL Atelier. Mandy is the best answer always on point Highly recommend CL Atelier. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - I love CL Atelier. Mandy is the best. - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

Tom helped us picked out the colors and my mom had an amazing time during her manicure. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Tom did my mom's manicure and pedicure and helped picked out the colors, it was an amazing experience for her! - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

Want to come here because I had a nail emergency and I saw this place had good reviews. I called and made an appointment for the next day and I needed services asap since my thumb nail broke. (This is not the place I usually get my nails done but they couldn't see me right away). The day of the appointment (2/15/25)- I went in explaining I wanted gel manicure but I needed help on my thumb nail that was broken. I really wanted to save it because I had worked hard to grow out the length. Instead of providing me with options on how to fix it, the nail tech just put nail glue and then followed up with base coat. I literally could have done this myself. So I let it be and thought maybe it would work. My thumb nail didn't last two days. -it was broken again. When I called them the following day about my thumb nail, the person who answers only said that they used a hard gel for an overlay. How is that helpful? On top of that. My nails are so LUMPY. Are lumpy nails the standard? I ended up going somewhere else to fix my thumb nail but didn't want to pay immediately for new nails. However, it's barely been a week and my gel is literally lifting and my hair is getting caught. The worst nails I've paid for in a really long time. Never again. read more

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Tina always does an amazing job with my nails :)) I've been coming to her for around a year, and she's super detail-oriented. I bring in photos from instagram/Pinterest and she always does an amazing job go to Tina for your nails read more

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I found this salon on Yelp. I was very impressed with their work and photography skills. They were very aesthetically pleasing. I was looking for a salon that does Japanese nails and Chinese nail styles. I was so happy when I found CL Atelier. So, I decided to make an appointment by calling the salon. They were very friendly on the phone. Easy to book. I would say that their service is on top, along with a reasonable price. If you are looking for pretty designs with hard gel or Gel X, it will be $90+ (they may increase their prices, so text or call for a quote) I returned several times to get my nails done with different nail techs like Amy, Mandy, Mika, and others that I forgot their names. I don't want to point out any nail tech because all of them are nice, but one time that I decided to try out hard gel, by the time I came back, my nail tech soaked off my nails with acetone. From what I know with other nail techs, you use the drill to take off the gel polish, then leave a thin layer of hard gel, you don't drill the nails all the way down to their natural nails. Then, you refill their hard gel layer. By using the acetone, then trying to scrape off the hard gel, and then refilling it again was painful. That process of her scraping made my nails weak and hurt, and I questioned her skills with hard gel. That one bad experience does not stop me from going here because I think they have good service. It was just the last previous visits I went to that turned me down a little bit. I paid hundreds of dollars here because the service is that good! I came here over and over again for my nails because I was mostly happy. The reason why it's 3 stars is the last time I went truly disappointed me. My nail tech was late, it took longer than usual for my nails. The design was not what I wanted. I think because of the language barrier. They cut my nails too short. I was so upset walking out of there because I had been growing them with so much effort. When I was in the salon, there were few clients, probably because of the weekdays. The other techs did not have any clients, so they were free. I didn't mind what they were doing, I just wanted my nails done. Then, I saw one of them start to vape inside the nail salon. I have nothing against vaping, but I don't think it is appropriate and professional when there are clients or a client there. The service itself is excellent, just some here and there are misunderstandings. I think this salon will grow greatly if they communicate with clients more, and being more professional will go a long way. Overall, I think improvements are much needed, but they are on the right track with skills and good services. I will go back if I have the chance to visit Whittier again. Thank you! read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Very clean - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

Amazing and clean place! Easy parkingStaffs are very caring and attentive. I appreciate how Tina cares about the little details. She's very skilled! Will definitely be returning and highly recommend to anyone that's interested in Japanese Nail Art. It's fun :) read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

I'm really sad to have to write this. I've been going here since they opened and have had the best service and quality. The high prices *were* worth it to me! However, the past few times I've gotten a manicure have been horrible. I kept going back because I didn't want to judge them on just one bad experience, but this is my third bad experience. The first bad experience, all my nails chipped quickly. This was a first for me, so I figured they would fix them. No biggie. Things happen. My second bad experience, I called and Mandy said she would fix them. Mandy (who has been great) was so rough with me that I actually had to stop her and tell her to be more gentle. She didn't listen and cut me till I bled. Then she proceeded to paint OVER the chipped nails. I told her that was unacceptable and she needed to fix them. Her "fix" was thick, bumpy nails that looked like hammered copper. They were supposed to be smooth chrome. I told her they looked awful and she rudely told me, "now they won't chip." She insinuated that it was MY fault the nails chipped because she said she warned me the chrome would chip (a lie). And also, I've had chrome nails before with no problem. Today I went to get my nails done, thinking the last times were a fluke. Nope! A new girl was there and she kept letting the electric file hit my skin. I kept asking her to be careful because my skin was burning. She just kept saying sorry, but then proceeded to let the electric file slip(?) across my finger and it sliced it like a knife!! Seriously?!?!??? I asked her to stop and have someone else do my nails, but no one else was there. She did offer a 10% discount for my pain. Eye roll. It seems others have noticed the service and quality go downhill too because the place was empty, and the shop looked run down. Also, many of their nail artists that people loved (like Mika and Queenie) are gone....hmmmm. I guess I need a new nail place. Crying. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Ouch! - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

My daughter and I had been to this salon once before and had been happy with our gel manicures. But this second time around, we both made appointments for 2pm but when we arrived there was only one nail tech present. She started doing my daughter's gel manicure and didn't even bother to tell me that I would have to wait for her to do my nails until I asked her if she was the only nail tech working. She told me the other tech did not show up to work that day. It would have been nice if she would have called me beforehand to let me know they were short staffed and I'd have to wait, at which point I could've decided for myself whether I wanted to go in and wait or not. Oh well, I figured it wouldn't be an issue to wait since most techs can finish a gel manicure in under an hour. She ended up taking 1 hour and 45 minutes on my daughter's nails!!! She was incredibly slow, and by the time she was done I could not spend ANOTHER 2 hours just to get my own nails done. This girl must be starting out new because the end result of my daughter's manicure was a lumpy, bumpy mess. The worst part was paying $65 for the manicure, which I wouldn't have minded, if she'd done a good job. My daughter ended up driving straight to another salon to get the manicure redone and paid $35 for a much more professional job. We will NOT be returning to this place. In my experience, there is no consistency in the quality of their work and they do not honor appointments or customer's time. read more

After trying a variety of nail salons in the area and beyond, I have finally found my regular place. I'm normally just a pedi girl because I have a bad tendency to pick and peel at my finger nails after a week of having a manicure. Now that I have tried Japanese Gel here, I have converted to getting regular gel manicures and kicked the habit of picking at my nails because the quality of Japanese gel is so amazing. It doesn't leave my nails feeling heavy nor thick and lasts such a long time. My nails remained flawless after 3 weeks of wear and even after rock climbing. Shout out to Mandy for her constant fantastic service. She is so sweet and fun to talk to and does such amazing work. Today I asked for a simple fall look and she was so thoughtful to use a design to help me cover up a blemish. I love my nails after every session here. The salon is super clean and offers convenient parking and appointments. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Simple look for Fall! - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

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This is my go to place for any special events that require my nails to be nice LOL Rika is by far the best person I have gone to ever. Highly recommend! The ambience is everything and I love the cleanliness and decor. read more

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I have been coming here for over a year and I'm never disappointed! Tina always takes care of me and does a wonderful job each time ! Before coming here my nails would never last and the gel would chip but since coming here they never chip or peel ! They just grow :) read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

They are so nice here! The vibe is great and they are more flexible than most places. The quality of the nail service is the best in Whittier truthfully. I have lived the area my whole life. A bit pricey but, it lasts for a long time if you do gel. Sanitary and has many color options. Only thing to remember is to bring cash or be able to pay through Venmo/Zelle. read more

Kathleen did such an amazing job on my nails! It was my first time at this salon and getting Japanese gel. I came on Monday afternoon and it was just me there. They had Selling Sunset on the TV to watch so I felt like I was just relaxing at home. I showed Kathleen how I wanted my nails and she took such great care from start to finish. I showed her a pic and trusted whichever direction she wanted to take it. I've never had a manicure as nice as this! I could tell each step was done meticulously and she asked me if I was okay with it at each step. gel mani on natural nails + design on 2 accent nails came out to $60 not including tipping. Thought it was worth every penny! Will def be back! read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Nails by Kathleen - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

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First time here. A very clean & neat nail salon They do top quality nails Will do a update on my nails after 3 weeks. read more

Tina is amazing! My nails are so much stronger because of her! I've been coming here for a year and it's one of the best read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

I'll admit it-my vice is getting my nails done every ~3 weeks. I love that clean, put together look. I've tried gel, and dip, but never Japanese gel nails. Wanting to try something new and unique for my upcoming bridal shower and wedding, I went down a IG rabbit hole looking at nail designs. I stumbled upon Linh's work and was so impressed by the detail sure puts into her nail designs. Truly, her work on nails is beautiful art! I booked my first appointment with Linh at CL atelier and was greeted by friendly staff. Hygiene is a priority for everyone here and I appreciated that everyone was wearing masks. After washing my hands after checking in, I sat down and Linh went over the design idea I had in mind-floral design with gold foil, an idea I saw on her IG. During my first appointment with her she taught me about the difference between Japanese gel nails vs regular gel nails and dip. I was so shocked that the dip nails I have been doing for 1.5+ plus had taken such a toll on my nails, and weren't healthy for my nails after all. While Japanese gel nails are more of an investment, they are not as harmful for your nails, and are easier to remove. Japanese gel nails also last longer-up to six weeks! After an hour of great convo, and meticulous placement of the nail stickers, foil, and glitter, my nails have never looked so fabulous. Linh is so talented, and really takes your ideas, runs with it, and elevates it. Would 100% recommend going to see her if you want to be adventurous and try something new. Pro tip: Send her any nail inspo picks ahead of time! Thank you, Linh, for making my nails look so brand new! Can't wait for the next nail date for my wedding nails! read more

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Hard Japanese gel with design. My last one lasted 4 weeks with no chips. I have been coming to Tina for a year. Great results! read more

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Mandy is awesome! She is very attentive and gives me great suggestions. I have very thin and delicate nails, and she always takes good care of me. This place has a peaceful and professional environment, no loud music or lots of people. Mostly by appointment only. Request MANDY!!! read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

My go to nail spots, all the girls are super sweet and attentive to details. They take their time and make me feel very comfortable. I can be pretty indecisvie when it comes to deisgn and color, and the girls here always have great suggestions. read more

StarLux Nail Lab - Hard gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Whittier, California

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I came in here last minute and they were not busy on a Friday afternoon.. hey did a very nice job on my nails. They were super gentle. The place was clean and it was a pleasant experience. Definitely coming here again. read more

CL Atelier is one of the best nail salons. There staff is friendly and does great work. They are always on time with appointments and are very helpful in working with you through design ideas and going over cost with you ahead of time. Their appointment process is efficient, I don't ever mind driving from downtown LA to Whittier, they are worth the drive! read more

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