Helen’s Beauty Spa

As of February 24, 2016 Helen is no longer located in the Hair Traffic Salon. To make a nail appointment please call (310) 837‑8109.

Helen has moved from the Hair Traffic Salon. Once she relocates, I will post her new location :)
She is still the best manicurist ever. So, keep checking here frequently for updates!

Helen is a very sweet lady but I disliked my gel color and she did a messy job. Price was a lot more than a usual gel manicure with $ 5 for gel removal. Very disappointed.

Aaaaah Helen.
It started because Isaac in Hair Traffic does my hair, but I was going elsewhere for my eyebrows and was never happy. And I HAVE to get my eyebrows done regularly, or they’re two Furbys on my face. So one day I thought I would have her do my waxing, and it was amazing. It was quicker and hurt less, but was a better job. How is that possible? She cracks me up because she says «Sorry!» Every time.
I had never had a professional manicure, and it looked so lovely. One day I decided to treat myself to the mani/​pedi. Wow! I loved it… and oddly, so did my husband. So when I said «I wish I could do this as a regular thing» he said «Do.»
Now I have my ladies day, every two weeks. She’s fun, and her clientele are so great! After three months Helen talked me out of my mono color that I’d worn for years, and now I’m all over the place in colors and loving it.
A couple years ago I switched to gel. I’d heard bad things about gel, but Helen is such a good manicurist and takes such great care of my nails that they’ve never been stronger or healthier. I work in a lumber yard, and I cook and wash dishes all the time, but my nails always look perfect and never break.
I thank Helen for putting a little beauty in my life. She makes me feel good about myself. Every other Saturday.

This is located in the Hair salon! I almost missed it glad I didn’t Helen was great did a nice job on my mani and was very pleasant.
I will go back again for the deluxe manicure pedicure the next time when I have more time!

Let me start by saying I am a very unsatisfied person. Thanks to The Spa Lounge that couldn’t find there on call pedicure person I decided to continue my search else where. Thank you Unilocal!
This was the best treatment I have had over a year. Massage chair constantly turned on for me while getting my pedi and mani. Color coordination and cor creating check!!! Ask if my nail was ingrown or not instead of just cutting away. Hot towel, massage chair, salt and lotion not to forget additional massage on feet and hands.
She took off my gel gently and didn’t not thin out my nails.
Best time and money spent here.

I’ve been to other nail salons and this one is my favorite. In other places, they try to rush you through to get to the next customer and they talk to their coworkers as if you’re not even there. I mainly remember that I had gotten pricked by nail instruments so many times to where the alcohol would sting my fingers from a freshly made wound. It made my distrust nail establishments, but Helen’s Beauty Spa is different. She tends to each customer, and sets enough time aside to take her time. Once I found her, I never went to get my nails done anywhere else.
I highly suggest that if you live in Culver City, or the surrounding areas, that you check her out.

Helen is great. She gives a great mani for a fair price and is tucked away in a separate room in the salon. She has a vast supply of nail color and she’s fastidiously clean. She’s really fun to visit with too.

Yay Helen! You do the best pedicures! They last forever and you always recommend good colors. I went to so many places over the years and i am sooooo glad i found you. No more taking chances on random nail places. I will only go to you from now on. Thanks, helen!

I was in LA for business and really needed a quick mani and pedi fix. I found her via Unilocal on the way home from work and thought for what I wanted she was great.
First, I am a huge fan of small businesses. You get the owner all the time = consistent nail service and high quality.
I came end of day and although she wanted to pick up her kid she stayed open for me when I called. I know she wanted to get going, but I never-​ever felt rushed.
Helen was really friendly, but when I wanted to sit quietly and read a magazine she let me do my thing.
She had a really good selection of polish in some cool colors.
And, for $ 25, you can’t beat the price for a good and cheap mani and pedi.
The only potential drawback is if you are looking for a «spa» experience this is not it. It is really clean, but it is not luxurious. If you want a good, quick, cheap mani and pedi, this place is great.

i came here b/​c of the good reivews… but mine wasn’t such a good experience. I told her i didn’t want my cuticles cut and she kept trying to find out why. Also, she seemed like she was rushing me and gave me a cold vibe. In addition, my hands were extremely rough and dry after the manicure. The low cost is not worth my unhappines.

Helen is scarily precise, thorough, clean, and efficient when giving a manicure. My hands usually resemble that of some sort of mason worker or calloused-​hand model. I walked out $ 12 later (plus a big tip since it is worth so much more!), and could give you the silkiest handshake you’ve ever felt. I got tons of compliments and felt like a real lady for several days with my manicure from Helen.

Hi all, this is my first review in Unilocal.I want to Helen for my meni pedi today and I had to write a review. She is the sweetest lady, very hard working. Very attentive and extremely professional. She is very good with her appointments. I had read her reviews on Unilocal and decided to give her a try and am so glad that I did. I found myself my permanent meni pedi spot. Her cubicle inside hair traffic is neat, hygienic and very tidy. She closes at 7 on Thursday’s but she stayed open till 8 and did not rush me at all. Very clean, even scrubs and gives wonderful massage all for 25 $. The best deal in town. She had steaming towels after the scrub was given which were so refreshing after a long day at work. It’s the small touches that make her stand out. She is very sweet to talk to .
I will definitely will be back
From her Indian client
Jyoti

I decided to come to Helen’s because of the amazing reviews on Unilocal and it was really close by my work.
I came here to get a mani/​pedi for my upcoming Vegas trip. It was only $ 25, which is definitely a deal! I really liked that it was just Helen working because I got her undivided attention. Many times, these Nail Technicians are too busy chatting it up with their fellow workers that they accidentally cut you. Helen was really attentive and even double checked her work. I went to get a pedi with heels (stupid me) and she provided me with disposable slippers so that I wouldn’t ruin the nail polish.
The nail color lasts very long. And the pedicure really buffed out the roughness under my feet and made it very soft.
However, I dock a star because a day after my mani/​pedi, the cuticles on every one of my finger began to peel very badly. I read online that it happens when the Technician uses a dull cutter or if they cut too much of your cuticle. It really hurt and made my fingers looked really ugly. I eventually snipped the peeling cuticles myself. :(I doubt I’ll be coming back.

Based on reviews, I gave it a try — and I’m SO happy I did! She is the sweetest thing ever — so polite — and did an awesome job (and I’m pretty picky!) Very clean, relaxing, good color selection, so gentle, and looks great. For there only being 1 of her, she’s fast — took just a little over one hour for a mani AND pedi. And get this — it’s only $ 25. I’ve paid way more for the same end result. Parking was easy — free 2 hour street parking right out front. She takes cash or credit card. Highly recommend.

After trying about 8 different nail places on the westside and HATING all of them, I am seriously afraid to write about Helen… I need to make sure she can take me when I need her, but I also have to write this review because she is AMAZING! For $ 25 you get an amazing mani/​pedi. Helen has a clean little room in a hair salon, so it’s just her. Nobody talking in another language right in front of you (so rude!), she uses a lovely scrub on your hands and feet, massage is nice and long, and she shaped my nails perfectly. This was such a nice change from the usual rushed/​dirty nail salons on every corner. It is by appointment only, but so worth it!!!

I’m nervous about writing about Helen. She’s been my secret and pride for 3 years. I love her and I love what she does to my nails. I’ m super particular about how my nail should look and be treated, and she manages to make me happy each and every time. Why nervous? Because now you know about it and I may have to wait some time to get an appointment. Highly recommend her. The place is simple, clean and friendly, Big thumbs up. Helen you Rock!!!

I took a stab in the dark with this little gem and boy did it pay off! I was running some last-​minute errands whilst at work before going on a wine weekend getaway, and mani/​pedi was on the top of my list, so I Unilocaled Helen. Her rave reviews, on top of the fact that it’s a super convenient location for me, got me to make the call.
The gist: Clean, relaxed atmosphere — no pretension here. Just great work and great customer service from beginning to end. Helen was very personable and took great detail even though I was running a little late. Know going in that this is definitely not a quickie place that cuts corners — Helen does everything herself and does it with care and precision. My feet and hands still feel amazing and I feel super relaxed, even though I’ve still got a long to-​do list to go!
And to top it off… at $ 25 this kind of treatment is unheard of. I’ve been to places that look a little more «shi-​shi» on the outside but can’t hold a candle to this service AND were twice the price.
I will definitely be back!!!

Here’s an update on their location:
11 161 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, Ca 90 232
They are just across the street and a few doors closer to the 405 freeway than before. Helen’s is inside of Hair Traffic and takes credit cards now.

If you are looking for a Nail Spa that cares about you, a place where you are the center of attraction where you don’t feel rushed, a place where you are treated the way you deserve to be treated, then Helen’s Beauty Spa is for you… I have been going to Helen since she took over the Nail Spa which is situated inside Hair Traffic and I have not been disappointed yet. She has her own separate room with two spa chairs, she also does facials and waxing.
The moment you walk into Hair Traffic you are greeted in a very friendly manner by the owner, Isaac, and the rest of the hair dressers there, it is a great place, wonderful atmosphere.
Helen works by appointment only and I love the hygiene she maintains in her shop, specially with the spa chairs and her tools.
When you get a regular mani/​pedi you think you are getting a deluxe instead, she is amazing and really cares about her clients, but if you have the time, treat yourself to her deluxe mani/​pedi, I highly recommend it… just let her know that’s what you want when you book your appointment so she can allow sufficient time.
In regards to ingrown as the other reviewer mentioned, I totally agree, I used to suffer with this problem and since she’s been taking care of it I don’t feel any more pain.
I also get my waxing done with her and she’s very good and makes sure that you are OK while she’s working… we know waxing can hurt at times and she knows that, so she makes sure you are OK before proceeding.
I have not tried her facials, that’s next on my list… and I will review later.
Before Helen’s I tried many other places and was never satisfied, I either felt rushed or they would try to push other services on me, or the hygiene just wasn’t there. The nail polish didn’t seem to last two days without chipping… that’s not the case at Helen’s, she will not push services on you, as a matter of fact I had to do the asking and then she gladly explained everything that she does and how it is done and her polish lasts, she will not use a polish that is old nor will she add acetone to make it last longer.
Give Helen’s Beauty Spa a try… you will not regret it.