Nail Envy

You will not be sorry if you this this shop. The owner, Kenny, is charming and very good at his craft. I got a pedicure and needed a repair of my big toe nail which hadn’t fully grown back after losing it. He used a little acrylic and made me a new nail. You would not be able to tell from a real one! Couldn’t be happier. So he is awesome and if you need specialized care he is the one to go to. Highly recommend!

I’m a recent convert to Nail Envy! I absolutely love Chi and Kenny. They are so lovely and do really great work. Even though they aren’t organic-​their work is fantastic and their price is simply unbeatable.

I don’t really recommend this place unless your here for something simple. Came in with the boyfriend and my gel nails came out good, no complaints. But his pedicure was awful from him sitting in the chair with no working massager when there’s two other chairs open, to him wanting his callus removed and her not getting it all off, mind you he takes care of his feet. The place is run down, so like I said if you need something simple and want to risk it go for it!

Awesome place! Husband and wife team that are as sweet as they can be. Nails turned out great. Great prices and customer service!
Entrance is on Broadway which is confusing at first but once you find it no problem. Place is a gem!

Hello i juat arrive in town and this place is just next to my house.
Personal are nice and very fast.
It was empty when i came so you are always a little bit scared when you just first come in but before they finish my nails the place was full.
The girl who took care of me was vey nice .
love my nails

Had my first «man-​icure» here for a hand modeling job and was very pleased. Great attention to detail and relaxing! Employees are super friendly and professional. Will come back!

Really good prices, service, and quality. A quiet gem in downtown LA. The people who own it are so nice and do an amazing job for a reasonable price. I love everything about this place. Great owners, workers, and atmosphere.

Great gel nails beautiful 3D work I Just love their work and you never know who you will meet their. Very beautiful staff.

They pay more attention to detail here than my usual spot. I especially like that they made sure my acrylics were the same length on both hands and that the bulkiness was shaved down thin so that it looked natural.

I have tried a number of nail salons in the downtown area and Nail Envy is hands down the best when it comes to price and service. They only take appointments (no walk-​ins), so make sure and call ahead. That being said, I have called and scheduled time same day… so it’s not much of an inconvenience. All of the techs do phenomenal gel manicures… so much attention to detail! I have never left feeling that my nails look anything less than perfect, and the shellac lasts forever! I come in once every 2 – 2.5 weeks when my nails start to grow out for a polish change.
The salon itself is modest, but if you’re looking for a quality job at a reasonable price, I would definitely recommend Nail Envy.

The best nail salon around. They’ll get you in and out so fast and the service is excellent every single time.

FINALLY, I found a place to get my nails done during my lunch hour. This is a cute little place near Pershing Square — just a short walk from Bunker Hill /​Financial District. Friendly service, great quality manicure, lots of color selections. Make an appointment though. They’re pretty busy. Cheers!

We couldn’t find this place! :(

I walked in today because I needed someone to cut my glass so I can walk in to the new year feeling clean.
I walked in right before closing and no time was wasted. I sat down and the lady got right to work. It was a bit quiet and awkward because she little to no English but she did a good job and was really nice and sweet.
I’d go back.

I’ve been here around 5 times. It’s convenient for me to come here since it’s near my apartment and kind of near work. They do do a great job with my nails, however, customer service is terrible so I will not return. They usually do not take walk-​ins unless no one is there. I called for an appointment last Tuesday. They asked for my name and phone number I gave it to them and I made my appointment for 6pm the next day and they said «great see you tomorrow». Went there the next day only to notice that the shop is closed. This is the second time this has happened to me. The first time was forgivable because hey there might of been a family emergency or something but the least they could’ve done is call me and say don’t come we will be closed.
The second time is not forgivable. I called the following day to make an appointment for Thursday because I desperately needed to get my nails done. I was willing to let the second time go but when I asked what happened yesterday why they were closed when I had an appointment the lady on the phone hung up on me! At least make something up to make me feel better about why they were closed. I was already making an appointment AGAIN even though I was annoyed about what happened the day before. Don’t hang up on me. That was incredibly rude and uncalled for.

I was in town for a conference and had a day to kill. Judging reviews on Unilocal,this seemed like a reasonably priced place that does quality work and also… nail art!
They took me as a walk-​in, which was awesome, given how small the place is. I originally wanted to do gel polish with a nail tape design, but my nail tech wasn’t sure of the lasting power with the tape (but offered to do it anyway if I wanted). I appreciated her advice and got a painted design instead, which she deftly copied from a photo I found online.
Three weeks later, I had healthy nail growth and zero peeling or chips. Excellent detailed work, and I was satisfied with my experience.

Amazing service! I was a walk in and was greeted very politely. I believe Lena worked on my nails; she was very detailed and took her time. I got a gel manicure and I absolutely love how my nails look.
I live in DTLA and have tried many other nail salons, never quite feeling happy with how my nails turn out. Nail Envy is by far the best! I am 100% satisfied with the quality of service I received.
I will definitely be back; Nail Envy is a hidden gem! What sets them apart from other salons is that the owners and workers actually care about the service they provide to their customers. This is evident in the attention to detail and quality of their work.

I have a love-​hate relationship with acrylics. So when I cave and get them, I want them to be perfect. Fortunately, Kenny is amazing. I said long, super thin, with a slight coffin shape. He nailed it! (pun intended lol) Seriously though, they were exactly what I asked for. They look great. $ 35 full set, including white tips. $ 20 fills.
I don’t mind no-​frills shops so I have no qualms with the place. Small staff, basic set up, no UV dryers, tv with spotty reception, lol. And while they have spa chairs, the pedicures aren’t a spa pedicure… no massaging chairs nor bubbling water. However, I was more than happy with the regular pedicure. Lena was attentive and did a phenomenal job. $ 22 basic pedicure.
Appointment only. They’ve only been there about a year but have gotten so popular that they can’t accommodate walk-​ins. Excellent results and friendly service go a long way. :)
My office is within walking distance so thankfully I don’t mess with parking. Hourly lots around Grand Central Market at 4^th and Broadway are probably your cheapest option, or snag a nearby meter. That area isn’t the best so I wouldn’t park too far.

I am so happy I’ve found my new salon for acrylics! Went for a full set two weeks ago and had my fill today with a new design. Forgot to take a pic of the original set but I received sooooo many compliments on them. (Neutral Essie Pink)
I recommend making an appointment because this place is always busy for good reason! This is a no frills salon and can feel a little claustrophobic for those used to 20+ stations nail places. Also they won’t trim your cuticles unless you request it I think. You can find street parking on Broadway or park at the Pershing Square garage for around $ 10. I usually take the subway and it’s $ 1.75 each way.

Love everything about their gel manicures and pedicures. I come every two weeks on the dot and although I can go another week I just have to have a fresh manicure. I am never disappointed when leaving.
Best is to book an appointment if you are on a schedule. Staff is very friendly and do amazing jobs. This place is located on Broadway by the 711.