Larry’s Nails

I got my nails done by Rosie on New Years, she did them just like I like them. She’s quick yet still pays attention to detail and makes sure you walk out with your nails looking perfect! I’ll def be going back to see her soon. Also Mimi hooked my toes up! Thank you both!

I’ve been debating if I wanted to do a review or not, I wasn’t but I was so bummed out I figured I would.
It was the Saturday after Christmas I was looking to get my nails done. My cousin told me about this place so I figured I’ll give them a try! Knowing it was right after the holiday I called before going to make sure they were open and what time they would be closing. I called around 2 – 2:15pm a man told me they were trying to close as soon as possible, he gives me like 3 different times. He says… 3:00p, 4 or 5. I understand! I get it, it’s the holiday. I say I’ll come another day. And he goes well you can come now. So I tell him ok. Mind you I live near Crenshaw and Slauson, I leave my house almost immediately! I get there around 2:35 but had to circle around again because it’s easy to pass.
Finally I park and make my way over there, there’s people in there being serviced and a BIG ASS open sign on display! When I go to open the door it’s hard to pull and a lady is just standing there watching me so whatever I turn to leave but then she comes to open it. So as I’m walking in a man looks at me and says oh we’re closed come back tomorrow. I’m like OH! I’m just so shocked that I leave. But as I’m pulling off I decided to call. Now mind you that it’s now around 2:45! I call and tell him you know it’s not right someone tells me to come and I drive all the way down here to be turned away! I wasted gas and time. So he goes oh I’m sorry about that you talked to my son earlier and he must’ve forgot we closed at 4. (Wait what?! I’m thinking well damn it’s barely 3!) I said no he told me you were trying to close up early but also told me to come so I could get my nails done. Thinking maybe the guy seeing it’s their fault, he would tell me well ok come on… NO! All he said was I’m sorry about that. My son forgot… After I just told him no he didn’t. I was never rude or anything… All a girl wanted was a gel mani.
All and all I was super bummed out that I couldn’t try this place out. I was thinking about going back but nope, I’ll pass!

First time here, found this spot on Unilocal.A lot of reviews talk about the wait here. I came in for a pedi and fill.
When I walked in I say straight in the pedi chair. The woman doing my feet didn’t speak English, she just smiled and waited for my head nod of approval to the shape/​style of my pedicure. I had old acrylic on my feet that I wanted off, they said it’s too soon and wait until next time. I’m like ok, no biggie. Then they pass me a laminated menu of pedicures, of course they offer the most expensive pedicure. I’m young, my feet haven’t been thru hell and back so I don’t need that extra stuff. I just need my feet soaked, clean of dead skin and polished, this would be #1 on the pedicure menu. The lady kept saying «oh no #7 much better #5 much better» kind of annoying so I got #3, regular pedi with some green scrub. The green scrub hurt like hell! But I didn’t complain, I know my feet are really sensitive so whatever. It was only $ 5 more, and since they tried to up sell me on something I insisted I didnt want that came out they tip.
Next I move to the mani chair, thinking it would be like 5 mins wait it turned into 45. I’m on FaceTime the whole time so I lost track of time. But when my fiancé text me like «dang, the nail shop must be full bc your taking all day» I’m like, maybe y’all are taking all day.
So the lady starts on my nails, she did a OK job. The reviews say she’s the best (assuming she’s the wife bc she’s the only one who seems like she’s running the place) but not the best in my eyes. She was rushing, skipping regular steps that any other manicurist would do. When I mentioned I wanted a shape change her vibe switched up, like she didn’t have time. So I’m like ok, more out your tip. You holding on to a $ 4 tip now ms. thing, and that’s to split with the pedi lady.
Of course when she’s done, she tells me to go dry my nails. Packs up her stuff and is getting ready to leave. It’s mid day, so they weren’t about to close or anything.
Over all my nails are cute, my feet are ok. There’s a huge chip between the acrylic and my nail on my feet, if my toes weren’t black you’d be able to notice. Dead skin and shape around cuticles could be more spot on, but that just means I won’t give them another chance.
Massage chair was great, kept shaking and rolling and I didn’t have on a bra so it got kinda uncomfortable but hey. My back felt great after.
3 stars, I’d go back if I didn’t have another choice. Just wish they didn’t have a pedicure menu.

It was my first time at this spot. Found them on Unilocal.After waiting two hours for a pedicure on Saturday, two days later my toe is still sore. (The lady was rough with my toes) Can’t fault the business for being busy, but overall it wasn’t a pleasant experience.

There’s not a chance I would let anyone else touch my feet or hands. No matter the circumstance. Been coming here for 10 years. They know my whole life :) Tina and Mimi are my go to girls. But Larry and Rosie are amazing as well.

Found this place on Unilocal and gave it a shot on Mother’s day Sunday afternoon. Called in and was able to get in right away. Larry even came out to the street to make sure i can find the place ok! Though i only had a short given time, i was able to get a perfect «customized» gel mani and oh-​so-​pampered spa pedi. I promised Tina, who Perfected my nails, that i was coming back to see her in 2 weeks. Thank you Larry and fabulous staff for a wonderful afternoon! See you back in 2 weeks!

They only take cash, but that’s the only drawback! Go see Rosie, she does a great job!

I was pretty skeptic my first time here but I ended up loving it. My toes always come out looking lovely and clean. The service is great. They do, however, need more color selection.

First tip: this place only takes cash. I was a little thrown off by the location. My directions took me to the back parking lot but you can park on Van Ness. The back parking lot is plentiful but you might see some herds of men gathered outside (there’s barbershop next door).
So the place is not fancy at all. The staff is very nice, but I didn’t like the way my manicurist took off my gel polish. I’m used to the foil, cotton, and nail polish remover. She tried to take off my gel dry. Anyways, the place looks a little dingy and so does the equipment. I want to come back but hoping they give this place a little face lift.
The good news is that it’s cheap, they do a really good job shaping and painting and I paid $ 28 for a gel take off, gel polish, and toe polish change (not bad at all!). I’m giving four stars because the owner ran out to my car when I forgot my phone inside– at least I know I can trust these small business owners.

Been coming here for about 15 years… Been living in Vegas for 10 years and come to LA about once a month. I make sure it’s time for a full when I get here too cause I’m making me an appt. Love me some Larry and the crew.

I randomly went to Larry’s for the first time this evening. Rosie did my mani/​pedi and Larry kept me laughing the entire time. The clients and staff interacted with one another which was great. Overall, the service was good and the atmosphere was even better. I’ll definitely be back!

I have come here once before and they were expensive. I tried a 2^nd time thinking they would do great with Gel. Clean shop. Came on Sunday, about 4 employees, so the waiting was about 10 minutes. The price says a spa pedicure is $ 16. But the lady said if I want gel it’s an additional $ 15 making a pedicure $ 31. Not cool. Plus they charge an additional $ 3 to remove the gel. I agreed since I’m already in the seat. But I will be getting my nails done elsewhere. Friendly workers, parking lot available and street as well.

Always a good time! Larry is a really amazing person, super funny guy! He always strives to give excellent customer service. I definitely recommend getting your nails done here! By him or by Tina, your nails will look amazing!

I was introduced to Larry’s shop on my first visit to California. I didn’t know that nail shops out here are on every other corner and sometimes in the same complex. This shop consists of a husband and wife team with 2 – 3 more technicians. Whenever I would fly to the South Bay every other year, I would always stop here to get a pedicure.
Larry (husband/​owner) is great at nails, if the salon is full and he is the only one available to give you a pedicure… JUST SAY NO! Please wait for the other ladies or just come back at another time. Don’t get me wrong, he is great at what he does but he is just so aggressive when it comes to pedicures. Mimi (wife/​owner) is great at nails (full sets/​gels) and waxing. Rosie and the other lady (will update with proper name) are great at manicures and pedicures.
I really like this place even though the wait can be unbearable and there is usually no cool air circulating (except for the few fans blowing). I have to admit that I have yet to find a place that is better than Larry’s.

Larry is the man! Been going to him for over 3 years. He is the only one I let do my hands. His wife MiMi is good too. She does my feet & waxing.

I want to say that Rose did my nails but I’m not sure if that is even her name! In any case, she did a good job. This place is in desperate need of an upgrade but It is what it is. Mani’s are $ 10 and there is a parking lot available in the rear or you can park on the street right in front of the salon.
I usually go during the week before 2pm and I have never experienced a wait. There are only 3 nail techs here so I’m pretty sure they get extremely busy during evening hours. My only complaint is that their nail polish is dated.

I’ve been going to Larry’s since 2000. He the best at nails and his wife Mimi is excellent when it comes to eyebrows. No matter where he goes he knows I will follow.

Like others on here, came via Unilocal,and I’m so glad I did!
Clean workspace and professional service. The employees are funny and engaging, makes for a great spa trip! Pedicures are currently $ 12, but for $ 2 more, you can get the spa pedicure treatment. Such reasonable prices! LOVE it!
Tip: make an appointment, or at the very least, call ahead to notify them you’re on your way so they prepare for you.

I came by this place on Unilocal and decided to give it a try since it was five minutes away from my house. I needed a mani and pedi and The price for that was $ 20 but for two dollars more you can get the spa Mani&pedi.
Well I got the spa one and it was the best experience ever! She took her time with my pedicure and the massage chair was great. My toes looked brand new and refreshed when she was done. I have never had my feet look and feel so good!
The manicure was pretty good too but im definitely going back for the pedi. I took my sister to get a manicure there and she said it was the best she’s ever gotten (she has sensitive cuticles and always ends up with small cuts) and she told me that they didn’t hurt her at all.
We both loved it and we are definitely going back! The price for the manicure was $ 8 so it’s definitely worth it.

Larry’s Nails the best nail salon in Gardena. Larry has been a manicurist for many many many years. My first experience was with him at a different nail shop in Hawthorne/​Gardena (El Segundo & Crenshaw). Sorry to say I didn’t stay with him long due to a long distance move. When I did return, he was no longer working at that nail salon, sooo sad. Fortunately, our relationship was re-​kindled when a really close friend of mine offered to take me to this new nail salon. She says «they really know how to do everything fills, new sets, pedicres, airbrush etc. everything is good», so I agreed. To my pleasant surprise it was LARRY :-) now married, with a child, I was soo happy to finally have him back in my life. A relationship at least 15 years in the making.
His wife MiMi is EXCELLENT, she knows how to make your hands, feet, and eye brows look and feel wonderful. Ther is NO place like Larry’s. If in the area stop by and make good use of your time, you will not be disappointed. Larry, MiMi, & Tina are all incredible.