Fancy Nails

Don’t even know where to start… This place is definitely the filthiest nail salon in Sherman Oaks. I went in on a week night since they’re open later than most salons. Every single towel the manicurist had was raggedy and stained. The brushes were dirty and her supplies were unclean. Every single nail polish they had was old and crusty! Sooooo gross!
I asked for a gel manicure and she had no polish swatches, but instead took out a box of crusty nail polishes that weren’t even real gels! The manicurist stopped midway through my manicure to pet her dog and apply moisturizer on her face… Then continued to put lotion on my hands. What a nightmare. My nails looked terrible. Waste of money.

This place is horrible! I went here just bc it was very convenient at the time, lesson learned. The front waiting area had 2 couches, both were covered in dog hair, and I mean absolutely covered. There was only 1 technician. She went back and forth between my pedi and another person’s mani. No spa chairs. She cut me. Didn’t use nail scissors to cut nails, she used cuticle scissors. Just felt gross in there. I wanted so badly to walk out mid-​pedicure and in hind sight I should’ve. When I got home I looked at the bottom of my toes and they were covered in red polish. DO NOT GO HERE. EVER!

I have been coming here off and on for the last two years. Lynn is so sweet and she is one of the few places that stays open late for customers. I would not get off work until 7pm some nights and she would stay and provide excellent service. She has great prices and takes her time with clients. I would recommend Lynn to anyone!

Called about an hour ahead of time for my friend and I to get a gel manicure. We show up and there’s just one technician. I asked when the other lady would show up to do my friends nails and she said 2:30 (it was 2:20) at 2:45 I asked if she can call the other lady so my friend can get her nails done too and she said some bs answer that she would be there soon. She never showed up. Ended up doing such a shit job on my nails I asked if she was gonna clean it up and she said «oh it looks great» and I’m like ok to who? I have short nails from wearing acrylics for many years and have recently been doing gel to grow them back. She started filing my nails so short and square and have completely ruined the shape I’ve worked so hard to grow the past few months. Didn’t even ask what shape I wanted. This is the worst I’ve ever experienced. I told her to remove the gel because it looked really horrible and she got extremely upset and started yelling that she did the best she could. Clearly not.
The salon doesn’t have spa chairs and the towels she was using on my were so dirty; there were fingernail clippings on the towel! This place is disgusting and obviously a front for something and will be reported to the BBB.

They were great! Gel manicure and a pedicure. I am picky and always end up fixing the nails myself before leaving the salon, but there was absolutely no need for that. The massages that cane along with my service were really good. They felt like actual massages and not like a quick thing just to say that you received one. Lynn and another lady worked on me abs the customer service was very good. They both were very friendly abs just sweet. …and it wasn’t anything fake or forced for tip but actually genuine. I will definitely go back! Highly recommended.

I came here for the first and last time. Ladies were nice but they did terrible job! I posted picture, it says everything

I moved to Sherman Oaks in July and ever since I have had a tough time trying to find a good nail spa. I have tried 3 places so far and all 3 sucked one way or the other. I let it go the first two times but after my latest experience I feel the need to write this review. I called Fancy Nails this morning for a reservation after reading some of their reviews. I think Lynn answered the call and gave me a 2:30pm appointment. I arrived at 2:20 pm as I like to look through nail colors for a good 10 – 15 minutes. There is parking in the back through a small alley, easy to miss if you don’t keep your eyes open. There is no sign directing you to the parking lot but there is a Fancy Nails sign in front of the shop. I knocked at the back door but no one answered. So I walked to the front of the store, there was a little sticky note on the door left by Lynn with a # to call saying that she is just next door. I called the number, no one answered. I tried calling her cellphone. She answered this time and told me to wait; she will be in 2 minutes. She did not. I waited until 2:35pm outside the door on the side-​walk with weirdoes walking by. It was really uncomfortable. I was about to leave but she walked in and opened the door for me. I am very punctual and cannot stand businesses disrespecting client’s time. As I went in she asked me what colors I am considering. I said I can look through and pick a color, shades of green, blue or gold. She said she doesn’t have any green or blue but has a gold that is very popular and will go on almost everything I wear. To be fair the color was nice. Now, this place is like no other nail spa I been to, there are no salon chairs. I was sitting on a normal chair, twisting to my left with my hands on a table as Lynn worked on my hands and one of her colleagues worked on my toes on the floor in front of me. Since their set-​up is kind of weird I was sitting in a twisted position for 1 hour 30 minutes. I am not sure if the equipment are sanitized because Lynn’s colleague was having a hard time cutting my toe nails with her nail cutter. She was cleaning up the clutter from the nail cutter and it made me really nervous. The tub they used to rinse my feet had a Disposable Pedicure Bag. They were both chatting in her language throughout the 1 hour 30 minutes and I find it mannerless when employees do that in a spa that is supposed to be peaceful and relaxing. The work done isn’t remarkable either but both the ladies were very sweet. The price is cheap as compared to other places I have been to so far. My experience was far from being relaxing; I don’t think I am going back to this place again.

I normally don’t do manicures, but I needed to get my nails trimmed. Found this place on Unilocal and decided to give it a try. I was able to walk in with no appointment and received a great manicure for a very reasonable price. The ladies were very sweet and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place!

Lynn is amazing! Her upbeat personality and professionalism are second to none. I found her years ago and she is immaculate and my manicure and pedicure always look perfect! I feel so lucky to have this wonderful person to count on!
Thank you beautiful lady!
Stephanie

I’ve been going to Fancy Nails for over 15 years now. Lynn is the best! She is a total pro, and a sweetheart too! She really knows how to take care of her clients. I have a standing appointment every couple of weeks, and always leave there feeling like a new woman. My hands, feet and eyebrows thank her!

I asked my cousin what nail place she went to because I always loved her French manicure and I was always disappointed with other nail places-​sloppy or just very expensive. Ever since my first mani and pedi with Lynn, I won’t go anywhere else for my nails. I absolutely love Lynn! She is so detailed and takes her time to make sure she does an excellent job and she is very sweet and personable. I have never been disappointed from acrylics, gel nails, to a regular mani and pedi. I personally recommend her French tip, it is always the best!

I’ve been going to Lynn for years now and she truly is great at what she does!!! I typically get a French manicure and I’m always getting compliments on my nails, thanks to Lynn. She is so sweet and extremely patient. She takes her time and doesn’t rush (unlike other places). The prices at fancy nails are very affordable. I definitely recommend going to Lynn (make sure you make an appointment to avoid waiting too long). She also does waxing too at very reasonable prices.

This is the only place I would get services done do to the fact not only is she constant but very professional with warm communication skills… The Best!

If you are looking for a place to relax and have a nice manicure and pedicure, Fancy Nails is the place to go. Each time I’ve gone has been a wonderful experience. Lynn does an amazing job and I always leave satisfied. I recommend Fancy Nails to anyone who lives in the area or just happens to be passing by.

Great job, very affordable, and glad I went.
I walked in on a whim, because I’m generally too cheap to get my nails done and the price was right ($ 19.99 for mani/​pedi). I have an out-​dated price list in my head of what I think things should cost and I get uncomfortable when I realize it’s no longer the standard, so a 7 $ movie or a 20 $ mani/​pedi is a stroke of luck and time-​warp for me. Also, I felt ok about it because this place shares the name with Fancy Nails in Los Feliz, also good.
The owner or manager (not sure which), Lyn Le, was inside waving me in through the sticking door. She was so great. I liked her immediately and was crossing my fingers that she would do a good job so that I could come back and recommend people. I am extremely hard on my hands and feet and it is really difficult to get a place that will listen to me when I ask them not to get carried away or sand my nails off the fingertips. I hate ending up with that ugly runner’s toe that accompanies heavy treading, tight shoes and weak nails and lasts for months. She did a great job. I might even be brave enough to go back and get my eyebrows done for the first time (It makes me so nervous, I can barely type it).
It was both of our birthdays, and she worked at a good pace even though I had no where to be and we just chatted about the plot of the soap-​opera playing out on the tv in front of us. While I was there, one of her regular customers came by and invited her to her birthday party as well. It was just a magical day I think.
One word of caution, business there is slow and she was the only one manning the shop at that time. They are also under some construction, so call ahead. She gave me a card with her cel (which she also has posted on the door) and advised that if you are walking in and don’t see her, don’t get discouraged. Call her cel number (on the door) and she’ll be there in under two minutes.