I had the most amazing experience getting my gel X Nails done by Jesse today. Her and the entire staff were so kind. Jesse was so very talented. She even did a couple sample nails first on some extra acrylic nails on the side, just to show me what the color/ full design would look like when finished and we could look at it on my skin tone. (I really wish I could upload videos. So you can see how beautiful they are in the light and how the color changes with the cat eye design) What really stood out to me was the customer service and how welcoming they are for their customers, making it feel like home to them. There was an elderly woman getting in a pedicure done and even when she was done, they didnt rush her, instead they told her to relax and feel free to get a massage an close her eyes. As someone who struggles with social anxiety, I get nervous trying any new places, i'm not sure what the interactions will be like, if people may nice, so if you're like me, and you are looking for a new place to try, definitely give them a chance! read more

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Jessie is amazing. I had a nail pop off and was traveling the next day for a while so I was unable to make it in, in the morning to get it fixed before I left for my trip. Jessie met me at 10pm to fix my nail! I can't thank her enough for going above and beyond to help me out. She has always done such a great job on my nails, can't recommend her enough or her salon. read more

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Good pedicure, nice and peaceful spot. Happy to support them after the fires. Great foot massage.

First time experience and completely pleased. Service was outstanding. Thanks to Wendy who made my feet feel like a million bucks. To the owner Jessica who went out of her way making sure all was good. Small, quiet and relaxing place. Prices were right and most of all great service. Come support a local establishment you won't be disappointed. I'll be back! read more

Technicians are in such a rush to get you out of the chair, they forget that if they nick you with the nail clippers you'll bleed. Then seem put out that you're actually upset about it. Another time I was there, the technician filed my toenails crooked and pretended she didn't understand what I was saying when I asked her to correct it. Highly questionable if every technician there is actually licensed with the California Board of Cosmetology. read more

I've been going here for a couple of years. So glad they reopened after the fires. The remodel looks fantastic. These ladies are so lovely and accommodating. They also do such a great job on my nails. read more

The ladies here are so sweet and do such a good job. They fit us in last minute to do manicures for our three girls for an impromptu birthday celebration - they were so patient and great with kids, and the girls loved it and said it was the best! The place is very clean and they pay attention to detail. They are also Altadenans and we are too, so we were very happy to support them!! I can't wait to come back to try it for myself read more

Amazing job! Very clean and precise! Everyone is so kind :) would come again! First time here

My second time visiting this place Jessie was able to accommodate me last minute. I got eyebrow wax and gel manicure. I am happy with the service. read more

Altadena Nails & Spa - Got my nails done! - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

My sister and I like getting our nails done, so when she came to visit me for the first time since I moved to Pasadena, I wanted to include a trip to the salon in our plans. This was a couple months ago, when nail salons exclusively operated outdoors due to COVID restrictions. Unfortunately not many salons were open, especially in Old Pasadena where there is not much sidewalk space, but after much searching I found Altadena. I had high expectations because they have glowing reviews. Luckily they took walk-ins. When we arrived we had to sign in on an iPad and sat six feet away from everyone as we waited. The stations had plexiglass and everyone was wearing a mask, plus they were using sanitizer and wiping surfaces down between customers. Following guidelines: 5 stars. However, the pros end there. The first thing that made me think I probably wouldn't be a repeat customer was that they didn't have a wide selection of polish colors, and no "mermaid" collection (which is offered at most other salons I've been to). The second thing was that my nail technician did not talk to me at any point during the service. She looked and acted as if she was irritated that she had to be at work. Sure, everyone is stressed and I can imagine that it sucks to work outside on a hot day for your entire shift, but an employee's attitude can really be the deciding factor in whether a customer returns or not. I'm gonna be honest and say that this alone was enough to make me not want to come back. Although my nails were shaped well, the paint was a bit hastily applied, and the technician didn't clean up the skin around my nails after she was done. That's a totally normal and regular step of the manicure process, and for her to not see the spots or to not care tells me a lot about her professionalism. The experience could have gone completely different if we weren't in the midst of a pandemic, but the fact is that I came to a place that advertised their ability to do nails even outside, and I left feeling unsatisfied. There are too many nail salons in Pasadena; I don't need to come back here, but I'm not 100% opposed to giving them another chance when they're operating normally. read more

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Always friendly faces and amazing service! This is the only place I get my mani/pedis!! read more

This is my 3rd Gel X manicure from this place and I love it! I haven't lost any nails or had so much as a chip in the polish. Anna is detailed and talented. I get excited about planning my look each month and they make it happen. The owner and nail techs are happy and seem like family. I have been in there for a few months now and I really like the vibe of the place and the nails are obviously gorgeous. I highly recommend. Pedicures with gel polish have been awesome every time too! read more

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I haven't had a mani/pedi since the shutdown began. (First world problems) The only place I seem to find open and available. I had an appointment. I was taken right away. She did a great job. I got a gel mani/ regular pedicure. Currently they're only offering a regular pedicure. 2 days later my gel mani started chipping. read more

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Everyone here was so nice and professional. The massage chairs were also great. But my toes were cut up pretty badly and I've been in pain for the last few days. I'm not sure what they did, but my left toe is also bleeding every so often. Do not recommend. read more

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RACIST. MY PEOPLE OF COLOR DO NOT COME. they literally been kicking POC out. they told an african american lady that they couldn't accommodate her cause she didnt have a picture of her nails. & all she wanted was narrower nails. so they told her they will give her money back instead of fixing it. i showed them a picture of what i wanted and i was polite when i didn't like the shapes. one nail was coffin the others were square & some were circular. so she said she didn't have time for me and told me to leave WITH HALF WAY ACRYLIC NAILS!!!!! its my birthday and now i have busted nails. i told her she was racist and her co-workers giggled. theres no explanation. its just 2 of us in here. and they didn't have the next appointment till 2 hours later. so they clearly didnt like me or the other lady. read more

Altadena Nails & Spa - not acceptable - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

* Extremely over priced * first and last time ever coming ! For a Gel Manicure and Pedicure it was $90! And it doesn't include a massage hot towel or anything! That kind of pricing is ridiculous it would be ok if maybe it was one of those "natural " spas where the polishes are vegan and etc ..but no they are just your avg nail place ! They may open a new cuticle pusher and nail clippers but they still use old dirty files it's just not worth it ! My gel manicure is already coming off it hasn't even been 1 day . Lastly they are just rude . No Hi welcome just blank stares and snippy response ! I only came here because my normal nail place was too far and I had somewhere to be later that night ! A basic mani/ pedi should never come out to -$90 even with gel *UPDATE** This is for management! I'm fully aware that prices were posted and I was fully aware of how much I was paying . ITS NOT WORTH IT ! is what I'm saying. Compared to other business I could get a lot more done , for much better craftsmanship an overall experience. Had I not been in a hurry I would of waited for an appointment else where. As a business you are inclined to charge whatever you would like I'm just letting anybody know who is thinking about coming here that it's not worth it dirty files & manicures That don't even last a day and pedicures that don't offer much for what you're paying read more

Altadena Nails & Spa - Gel polish chipped off after 1day not worth $45 - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

Very clean and easy to find shop. Staff is always friendly and kind. Mani pedi with a design was 58$ and I was happy with my results. I always come back for the holidays. read more

I'm SOOOO UNHAPPY with the service I received from this nail salon!!! I went in Monday for mani and Petti. On Wednesday my gel nails were cracked and broken When I went back to gave fixed... THEY CHARGED ME!!!!! And it looks horrible. The salon is dirty and run down! I'm So mad I spent my money there. NEVER again will I go there!!! And they make you pay $2.00 to use a debit. That's such a scam!! DON'T GO THERE IF YOU WANT GOOD SERVICE SND PRETTY NAILS!!! read more

Thank you so much for accommodating me, Hana did an amazing job fixing a previous bad nail experience. Schedule with Hana she's great! :) read more

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I went into get a pedicure with my mom and wife . I seen this was a new location that had just opened not to far from my moms house and honestly it was a really GREAT PLACE! Very clean , organized, friendly. The prices were good. They offer complementary drinks. That's a first because I've been to a few nail shops around the area and no one has offered me any type of complementary anything. We got 3 mimosas! They have a wife variety of colors and gel colors that's great because i like to have options. Wendy did my pedicure , she was so soft and gentle . She did a AMAZING JOB! She took my ingrown out without hurting me and my toes looked so pretty and clean ! CLEAN CLEAN JOB! Perfect the best pedicure I've had in a while . Jessie did my moms pedicure and she was so friendly very talkative and she made my mom very comfortable she also took out my moms ingrown nails without any pair was very gentle and very efficient. Candy did my wife's pedi and she is extremely picky, she agreed that her pedicure was done very good as well. Over all our experience here was great and we will definitely be going back this is our go new go to spot . If your new here they have a 20% off services since it is a new location. Also forgot to mention if you take a little girl with you they will paint their nails for free! I will leave some pictures so you guys can take a look read more

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Best place I've gone to, and most compliments I've ever received for my nails This picture is 2 1/2 weeks after i got them do Update: This place is my favorite. Never fails read more

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I SO NOT recommend this place. I was overcharged for a basic manicure and file. Total rip off!

Got this nail done for summer vacation. It stayed beautiful for 3 weeks despite being in the beach all day every day. read more

Altadena Nails & Spa - This lasted the whole 2 weeks I was on vacation in Maui, despite being the water almost all day every day. Thank you - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

Hard to forget my experience at this nail parlour earlier this week. But well worth the effort! The older woman I had didn't/couldn't communicate AT ALL. She was wearing a mask. But doubt that she'd have spoken even without. I put my ear buds in when I realised. It was hard relaxing otherwise. Often loud and shouty workers conversations across the room. Felt like their private house party at times. I needed to ask for the massage remote! She never tested nor asked me if the foot-soaking water was the right temperature. A mistake. It was super hot. She added some cold and just indicated for me to put my feet in. Again, didn't test it herself. It was still hot. I didn't feel comfortable asking for more cold to be added. It is her job to make sure the water is comfortable for any client. I had to ask her to be more gentle when cutting. Twice she hurt with her small clippers getting into corners. Enough for me to say 'ouch!' out loud as a warning to be more careful. She left all my initial clippings on the towel while she proceeded. I removed them with my foot they were uncomfortable. Never experienced this sort of laziness. Was the emery board brand new for me? The nail clippers sanitised? They certainly weren't unwrapped for me. Just removed from the rolling trolley. She spent quite some time in conversation, listening to another worker talking or reading what she was being shown on that person's smart phone! Not even looking at what she was filing at times. She just got up and left when she realised I was only having the basic pedi without nail paint - I was experimenting with the salon before making that decision. Glad of that. I don't think she deserved a tip at all. But I've never not tipped in my life, and usually generously. I felt she deserved nothing so it was minimal. The pricing was good, that's my one positive. I'd rather have paid twice as much for comfort, respect, politeness and communication. On my return home I realised that half my toe nails had ragged ends so actually found myself smoothing them out with my own board as they were catching on my socks in places. I've never had such an experience. Nor have I EVER written a bad review. There are other nail parlours around the neighbourhood. I've been to friendlier, cleaner and far more experienced. It was an impulsive (bad) decision to try this place at all. Nb. The floor could also do with a GOOD CLEAN in places. I'd hesitate to put a bare foot down in the corner where I was sitting for fear of catching who knows what? Some of their moveable chairs are old, worn with plastic peeling. The overall effect I found rather grim read more

If you're looking for a nail salon off the busy "Old Town" beaten path, come to Altadena Nail Spa. They have ample, free parking and offer free beverages during your service. Jessi was very sweet & professional. The salon is clean & open and they offer great incentives for cash paying customers! Will definitely be a returning customer! read more

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First time going to this salon last Monday Aug 14. I arrived asking for GelX. Long story short, price was $65 AND they were cute even tho they were not the length I wanted so I tipped $5. Paying a total of $70 all for 2 nails to pop off 5 days later on Saturday August 19. I will not be returning. I usually pay $50 for these nails at my local place unfortunately they had no availability so I came here. But I won't be returning. read more

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So good. Have been four times now for gel manicure and regular pedicure. All the technicians are great especially Anna and Tracey and Zen. It's clean and efficient and friendly. Great vibe. I wish I had discovered it earlier. No need to go somewhere else if you're in Altadena - this is the spot. read more

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I had a really positive experience here! Employees seem to really enjoy doing nails and they were so dedicated to male surely nails turned out nice. read more

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Jessie and her team are the best. They do such thorough work and this is my favorite place to go to for dip powder!! They are kind & hard working ladies and I highly recommend coming here for Gel-X and Dip Powder manicures! read more

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Due to Covid, my regular salon closed, so I decided to try Altadena Nails due to their price & other reviews. They were excellent. They have set up every precaution necessary for social distancing while making me feel safe & cared for. Winnie & Mimi were excellent, gentle, & made sure my nails turned out exactly how I wanted. The manager was sweet & appreciative for the support as well. I will absolutely be going back. Thank you ladies for allowing me to come in. read more

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I've tried this place a few times now. I originally liked it because it's appointment only but they call to change it all the time. Come early or can you come at a different time? Every single time. I hear them on the phone when I'm there, calling others to do the same. Someone is scheduling incorrectly and if they have down time, their shop could use a clean up. It's not as tidy as it was during the pandemic and last I checked we're still in it. Their pedis are average at best. No real massage and a pretend scrub. Do not get gel x here! It was applied with the nails going in a different direction than my actual nail which looked ridiculous and when removed I was left with bumpy nails since I still had product on my nails. I've had it scrapped off before but here they used an acrylic nail file (machine) I had to come home and buff them to get a smoother surface. Wasn't able to as product (glue) was still there. She rushed the soak so I'm not surprised. So not worth what I paid. My nails are also weak and fragile from whatever their idea of removal is. Their technic is different and left my nails in rough shape. There's too many places to go for a good manicure and pedi to waste money here. Their prices are high too. I wanted to like them but I doubt I'll be back. Think I'll do my own at this point. read more

This is the first time I went to the salon and it was a great experience. It's very clean and there is easy parking in front of the salon. It's easy to find and the ladies working there are nice and have great customer service. The woman who did my nails took her time and really got the shape right. She also let me try out a few colors until I found one I liked. It cost 55 dollars for the Gel X which is not too bad! Overall great experience read more

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Went here for the first time and will be going back! Everything was really clean and the staff super friendly. Ivy did my nails and they are perfect. Will be going back! Found my new mail read more

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I love this salon! Been coming for years. Jessie is amazing. I highly recommend coming here! read more

Altadena Nails & Spa - Loved this place!!! Definitely going back. Jesse was great. - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California

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Altadena nails is such a great addition to my little town. I recently heard about Gel X & could not find them in my usual nail salon, I finally searched and found they had them. I called and booked an appointment with Jesse for 12:30 on a Sunday. When I walked in it was very quiet, I found this to be so relaxing. While people walk in and ask if they have time to do a pedicure, a wax, or a full set, Jesse and one other employee both had appointments they were tending to and turned them away. (Kindly, not mean in any way!) I have to say that for a nail salon to not overbook, is a miracle! Far too many places over book or just have a massive amount of walk-ins making the place noisy and not so relaxing as you'd wish it to be. My quiet relaxation time did come to an end when a little girl walked in lol her mom kept trying to quiet her down, which I can totally appreciate. I think she was just excIted to have paint on her toes lol I have to point out to you all that because I did have an appointment, I felt this allowed Jesse to take her time on my nails. She was so precise in all her filing and buffing that I can 100% say I have never had a better set of nails! The color, the shape, the thickness vs acrylic (or lack there of) is totally amazing! She keeps an impeccably clean salon too! $50 later and I'm happy as can be haha I it's now been a bit over a week and I am still getting compliments on them and even catch myself staring at them sometimes lol I know $50 is a bit much for a set, but for gel x and amazing work from Jesse! I'd do it again! read more

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Really good social distance practices in place. They do not take walk ins. Really great service at a fair price! read more

THE BEST NAIL SALON EVER! Jessie goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of and given the most beautiful nails imaginable. The atmosphere is so great and so are the employees. Jessie is so kind and generous with her time, making sure to be very detail oriented. My family has been coming for over a year now and I'll never go anywhere else! Cannot recommend this amazing nail salon enough. I always get dipping powder on my nails and they always look and feel great! read more

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Originally went in for gel mani and regular pedi. She cut my nails too short and filed them into the wrong shape, so at that point I decided just to get regular polish since I knew it wasn't a manicure I'd want to keep for 2 1/2 weeks with gels. At that point she kept pressuring me to get gels, despite my insistence I now wanted regular polish. She barely trimmed my cuticles and I got no massage with my manicure, polish was rushed and doesn't look great. Water for my pedicure was lukewarm at best. I paid extra for callous removal which felt way overpriced for what I got . The whole thing felt rushed and left me really disappointed seeing as it was my one moment away from my toddler while on vacation. I think as soon as they found out I was from out of town they just stopped caring. Staff was mostly friendly and the place was clean at least, but I've had way better mani-pedis for the same price elsewhere. read more

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Horrible experience. Their prices are extremely high. Instead of paying an additional 10$ for gel like most salons, Altadena nails & spa charges 17$. Pretty ridiculous, especially with the quality of work. The initial woman who did my pedicure, clearly didn't know what she was doing. She then asked another worker for help, because I mentioned how tacky the work was. Another worker did come yo help but I then had to spend another hour as the 2nd worker redid my entire pedicure. While also asking me to pay before the 2nd worker was done. They are inconsiderate, rude and extremely expensive. I highly recommend going to another place to get your nails done. read more

The absolute best nail salon! I started coming here about one year ago and usually get Gel-X or a dip/gel combo! This is the first time in my life I've been able to maintain strong and healthy nails! Hanna and Anna are the best and always make my nails look stunning! Cannot recommend it highly enough! read more

Altadena Nails & Spa - Dip/Gel combo on my real nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Altadena, California