South Pasadena Nail Salon

Tracy did a great job on my nails. I have been searching for a salon that does SNS nails and discovered this place. I got a manicure and SNS in pink and silver very nicely done

Whenever I try out a new place I’m always a bit hesitant because something always tends to go wrong. However, when I came in today, this place definitely exceeded my expectations! They were so attentive to detail and they actually spent time on my nails, whereas other places I find that it’s common to be rushed out of the salon. Along with their excellent attention to detail, they also listen to you when you dislike something or when you want something to be fixed, and no attitude is given. Not only is the customer service extraordinary, but the quality of the work is also great.

This has to be the best kept secret! This little shop is sort of hidden… I never noticed it but after moving to the area. I didn’t want to commute any longer to the valley to my manicurist… I made an attempt to get a mani pedi at the nail salon next to big lots on Huntington but they were so rude to me… I said never mind and left before starting anything. I took the first left onto Fair Oaks and voila this little jewel mine was there next to Panda Express… I walked in and it was so clean and bright already knocking the other salon near Big Lots out of the water! The owner (who is now my manicurist «Lee») was very kind along with the rest of her staff. My Manicure and Gel Nail are sure to get me compliments where ever I go… I have referred so many friends, co workers and even my orthodontist… Even my partner always compliments my nails. Lee keeps my nails healthy and very dainty feminine and natural looking… Not to mention I only have to go every three weeks because she uses quality product along with great work… The same goes for my pedicure Kim is AWESOME there’s no rush with these ladies they make sure you are taken care of and its done right… It’s like getting a make over every three weeks. This is definitely a gold mine and I’m a customer for life!

Every time I come here I leave very satisfied with my manicure and pedicure and I always get compliments, which makes it better! This nail salon is clean, comfortable, welcoming, and very serene. It’s easy for me to ease into sleep while on those big message chairs lol overall it’s a great place to go and enjoy «My Time».

Warming & welcoming environment. A soon as I stepped in, I was greeted & asked what I needed. I got a pedicure & manicure & the experience was amazing! The man who worked on me was emphatic to my drop foot. I think I actually fell asleep; that’s how comfortable I felt. I am definitely coming back. I think I finally found my place!

I am extremely satisfied with the manicure service that I received here. I told the nail technition that I had a cut on my finger and she actually remembered. We had a great conversation as she was doing my nails. Thats a first for me. Will come back soon in the future. The service here was friendly, and adorable. I came here as they were closing and they still took their time to make sure I was satisfied with the service.

The name says it all. It is a no frills, direct and simple nail salon. It’s interior is warm, charming and seems faded by the sun. For reasonable and relaxing mani pedi I recommend. The ladies are friendly and they often leave the front door open to let in the breeze. Never too busy and it is clean. I would not get a waxing there though. I have gotten eyebrow threading and the 10 minute shoulder massage as well. I have been going here for 5 years! No problems thus far.

After getting pedicures at the same place for over ten years, I said lets try a new place. NEVER again, would rather go out of my way than to return again. After going there I got a FUNGUS INFECTION. My doctor said no more pedicures.

This was my usual spot. I first started going here in 2011 and when my usual manicurist left I decided to continue going because everyone was very nice. Little by little it got worse and worse in quality and customer service. The last time I went in there was about 2 weeks ago, I walked in with my daughter to get manicure and there was only 2 women there. While I was getting my manicure my daughter decided that she wanted her nails done as well so I casually mentioned it to the women doing my nails, so I told my daughter to wait until after my nails were done. As she was finishing up my nails I guess her appointment walked in so the other women jumped in to finish. Then two other women walked in for pedicures. So when the women was done with me she jumped over to one of the women that walked in for a pedicure, ignoring the fact that my daughter was waiting for a manicure. I drove away from there with my daughter crying in the back seat disappointed at the fact that he didn’t get her kid manicure!!! That was my last time there, I have since found a new place with amazing customer service, attention to detail and amazing quality.

This place is HORRIBLE. I decided to go in for a mani/​pedi because I live pretty close by. My manicure was so bad, a couple nails were missing polish on the sides, even after 2 coats… My cuticles looked awful, and there was polish left on my skin. I mentioned something to the lady doing my manicure, and she chose to fix it by adding more of the clear top coat. Very sloppy work.
The day after, my polish already started to chip.
All in all, my nails look worse now than they did before the manicure. Definitely won’t be going back there EVER. There’s plenty of other nail salons in south Pasadena that will do a much better job, with much nicer people.

60 $$ and two hours later I got a decent pedicure but the WORST gel manicure ever! One finger is so sore and red while the others have gel baked on top of the cuticle. And that was after they «fixed» them. Not to mention an hour later my pinkie nail snagged and chipped majorly. Such sloppy work. I definitely won’t be returning…

I am very pleased with everything about this nail salon. Finally I have found everything I like about a nail salon in this very salon! I’ve been searching far and wide for a salon that meets all my expectations, finally the search is over.
I only come to this salon for manicures & pedicures, typically only pedicures ($ 18 for the basic spa pedicure– which really isn’t so basic) & I only come during the week around noon, so it’s never packed, and so far I’ve never made an appointment. I Love the variety of nail polish colors… They even have OPI & China Glaze! YAY! This place is very clean & has a lovely interior, parking may be a bit limited, but not too big of a deal. So far every lady that’s done my pedicures, has done such a great job, by taking their time & not making me feel as if they’ve rushed through giving me a pedi. I also love the fact that they have UV nail polish dryers, not too many salons has these. Another plus is that they have a business card & for everytime you pay for a service, you get a date/​signature check-​off by one of the ladies, and after your 10^th «punch» you get a free service… Nice!
I haven’t found a single thing to complain about yet, but if I do– I’ll be sure to update my rating.

JULIE IS THE BEST!!! She has done my nails for years! She is moving back to Hair On Lake. (626) 380‑6442

This place is a good solid value. Nothing too frilly or fancy, but if you’re looking for a simple mani/​pedi (I don’t have acylic nails, so just get trimmed, buffed, and painted), you will not be dissapointed and you certainly won’t feel like you paid too much.

This is my go to nail place as they are never really busy and i don’t have to wait half an hour to get my nails done. I would caution you to go with the ladies and not with the man that works there as he is not great in what he does. I had the gel nails done and they started coming off really quickly (and were suppose to last two weeks). When the lady that works there did it, they lasted the full two weeks. He also did my pedicure once and it was blotchy and didnt last. So I suggested going but sticking with the ladies.

I go to this salon about 1 – 2 times a month for mani-pedi’s (I can’t speak to anything but the nail services). I first went because it was very close to where I live, but I keep going back because I think it is a great value. The interior is always nice and clean (especially compared to 2 other salons nearby) and I always have a relaxing experience.
They have a good selection of polishes. And sometimes, when they aren’t busy, they let me stay and sit in the massage chair and wait for my polish to dry. I have never experienced any issues with quality of work, like other Unilocalers. This place is the same price, sometimes cheaper, than some of the other nail salons in S. Pas., but time and time again I think it is a much more comfortable environment than many others. I will continue to be a loyal customer.

The woman that worked there were pleasant, and the salon is nicely decorated, but the service was crap… quality of their work was HORRIBLE! My manicure chipped in 1 day, and i dont mean a little chip, big pieces were lifting off left and right! I do my nails myself all the time, and can always make it last at least a week (the only reason i got them done was because it was a birthday treat to myself)…I dont know if its because they use cheap base/​top coat, but I would definitely stay away from this salon, unless you want your polish to chip the very next day. I went back in to show them and they offered to repaint it, but i wanst about to waste more time, so they refunded my money.

Under new management. Good service & nice staff! I was skeptical about coming in, especially after hearing my fellow Unilocalers views, but I was running out of time. The main reason I was out of time was because my grandma needed to get her nails & toes done before a big family gathering, so I picked the closest place nearby. The place was well set, the people were nice and didn’t rush us-​they did a nice job. What surprised me the most we were in a rush and they were completely okay with it and still did a pretty job. We rushed them, but they made sure everything was done smoothly, completely, and in a timely manner-that’s why I’m giving them a 5 star rating-​for being so cool! Get the set deals; we got the spa treatment package and it was worth it-​the price, service, people, and customer service will bring me & my family coming back for more
come in quick; they have «Under New Management» special, get them while it’s still hot. FYI: My visit was a few months ago.

My toe-​nail polish was applied so thickly, it really looks bad (blotchy and bubbly). The man who was doing it, Harry, is not skilled in the art of painting nails. I was watching him glop on paint in the middle of the nail and spread it around. My big toe was so bad I asked him to re-​do it, stating that I would prefer only two coats, not 4!
My mani was fine, the massages could have been longer and better. Also, they were trying to up-​sell me with extra procedures and they gave me a little bit of attitude when I politely declined. I have to go get a polish change at Tinzee later, so I’m not too thrilled.

I did not have the bad experiences that everyone else seem to have…
I think the prices are great and the service pretty good. I got the Spa Pedicure, which costs $ 20. I was a walk-​in and after picking out my nail polish (they offer OPI and ORLY polishes), relaxed in the chair and foot bath until someone was free to start my pedi. My pedi was fine, a couple of «ouch» moments, but all and all my feet look and feel great.
I may try getting a parraffin treatment next time and maybe eyebrow threading (about $ 15).