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    Aura Nail Lab

    5.0 (29 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Services - Aura Nail Lab

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Alexis C.

    Amazing customer service and got exactly what I wanted for my nails. Everyone here was amazing, they're attentive and pay attention to detail! Really felt taken care of here, thanks again to the staff here.

    Vanessa Christina G.

    Sooooo HAPPYYY i found this place. I passed by on my way to my appointment and I am so glad i did! I came af 3:45-4pm and called ahead to see if they had any time for a gel pedicure, they took me right on in. The place was completely clean and welcoming, the owner mentioned that they have only been here and open for a month so for now services are at 30% off, which i am taking full advantage of with the lavender spa treatment. Their massage chairs are brand new and upgraded!! not those outdated ones that make you feel like you are getting beat up on your back by being massaged by the massagers. I am 4 months pregnant and the massage chair was soooo pleasant and refreshing. I am glad to make this my new nail place and am happily spreading the word to my fellow Santa Monica locals.

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    I had such a fantastic experience at Aura Nail Lab! I had the Lavender Spa Gel Pedicure with Haley, and she did an absolutely exquisite job. The treatment included nail trimming and shaping, callus care, a lavender sea salt scrub, lavender cream mask, and a wonderful six minute massage. Haley took her time, was incredibly gentle, and executed exactly what I wanted. She also has a great touch with massage. My feet and nails look so feminine and pretty, and I left feeling fresh and ready for summer. The salon is modern, beautifully decorated, spotless, and there is convenient parking in the back. They are currently offering special grand opening pricing, so it is a great time to try them. I really enjoyed the entire experience and will definitely be back. Welcome to Santa Monica, Aura Nail Lab! And thank you, Haley, for making my nails look so beautiful!

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    Mariah S.

    Really amazing now please they are very thorough. The nails looked amazing. The massage was great. Love the massage chairs they have. Clean salon. Offered beverages.

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    So happy I found this salon! Their work is great, salon is clean, and a full GelX set took under an hour. Their prices are very reasonable, especially given their quality of work, will definitely be returning!

    After being disappointed in countless nail salons in LA, I feel so glad to have found Aura! This place is professional, spotlessly clean, reasonably priced, and the nail techs are incredibly talented. If you want to feel like you are at an upscale hotel spa - this is the place. This seriously is 100% the best nail salon I've been to in years.

    Dip powder and Oval shape from Hailey, so cute!

    Glad I gave them a try because I'm pretty picky, but found my new nail spot! Hailey was fast and my dip powder came out good. I recommend!!

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    Hannah Marie V.

    Such good service and such amazing nails!! I am obsessed and I would highly recommend!!

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    The salon was charming, clean, welcoming and service was very great. The staff was welcoming and professional.

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    An amazing experience twice so far everyone is so kind and professional. Hailey is a true artist. I highly recommend!

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    Amazing service and quality of work! I got the best pedicure? Hailey is so professional and kind.

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    Got the French gel pedicure and loved it! They were so sweet and great with customer service

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    Ask the Community - Aura Nail Lab

    I called and was told you have OPI gel... then got a response on Yelp from owner that you are using DND... do you use OPI gel or not?

    Hi Zadie, thank you for your question! We carry both OPI and DND gel polishes, along with several other professional brands. We have many of OPI’s most popular shades, but not every color. If you’re looking for a specific OPI shade, please call us… 

    Do you have OPI gel?

    Hi Zadie, We are using D&D gel at the moment . Thanks

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    Review Highlights - Aura Nail Lab

    Hailey is an actual gem and it's so relaxing in there - lil bevvys and just a really nice calm atmosphere.

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    Marene was amazing! She is so sweet and very talented. I really appreciated her attention to…read moredetail. I highly recommend that you ask for Marene! She does not disappoint. I was really nervous going to a new spot because sometimes technicians skimp on quality but that was not the case here with her. She made my entire day and my French pedicure looks very high end quality. The front desk receptionist Sacha brought us champagne and she was very friendly as well! Super happy! The vibe exceeded expectations

    This was one of the worst experiences I've had at a nail salon…read more My manicure started peeling after just a few days, and one nail broke. I came back to have it fixed, and they actually charged me for the repair, even though the manicure had barely lasted. I don't blame the technicians--they did a good job. The problem seems to be the old or poor-quality nail polish that doesn't last. The receptionist, Sasha, also ignored the technician I booked online and assigned me to someone else without any explanation. This has happened more than once. Her customer service is rude, and appointments don't seem to matter. On top of that, they charged me an extra $2 for using a credit card without telling me beforehand, and they don't even accept Apple Pay. It's not about the $2--it's about being transparent with customers. Between the poor-quality polish, charging for repairs after only a few days, the unprofessional front desk, and the hidden credit card fee, I won't be coming back or recommending this salon

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    This is the best nail salon I've ever been to. I get dip because it's organic, doesn't harm my skin…read morew/ the UV light, and is the only thing that's ever made my nails grow long while lasting 3-5 weeks. Here's the thing, everywhere else I've ever been the technicians have lied to me and used gel on top of the dip or just not known how to do dip well. Every single person who's ever done my nails here has been a true master at the craft. Everyone is also very kind and I've never had trouble with availability or getting an appointment. They have also never, ever hustled me. There are salons nearby that may seem a little more glamorous, but they will nickle and dime you for everything, hustle you, rush you, and do not know their craft. This place does. I've cheated on them once with a local place like that and I hugely regretted it. If you come here, it will be your new spot. I LOVE 18K and I know you will too.

    bruh, I'm only doing this review because i spent almost $300 here for my nail to lift after one…read moreday. Yesterday was nightmare -- I hate my nails & I even gave them a chance to fix them before I left their business. I just received attitudes, it was insane. i was streaming the whole time as well so whatever, if that's how they want to conduct their business so be it' !!He also said he didn't break my toe nail in half but that's very hard to believe for me because he hurt me and then my toe was broken in half. I was so livid, I gave them so many chances an still tipped. come on santa monica ??

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    Updating my review after finding Mindy. Although my first experience at the salon wasn't a positive…read moreone, I decided to give it another try with Mindy, and I'm glad I did. Mindy does beautiful, consistent gel fills with great attention to shape and detail. My manicures have lasted about three weeks, and the soft almond shape is exactly what I asked for. I bring my own OPI Bubble Bath and Funny Bunny polishes, and she's happy to use them. She listened carefully to my preferences, respected that I don't have my cuticles cut, and was extremely thorough. She checked every finger and carefully trimmed the small hangnails that needed attention, which I really appreciated. The owner was also pleasant during this visit, and overall the experience felt much more positive. My nails look elegant, natural, and beautifully finished. If you're looking for a skilled nail technician, I highly recommend requesting Mindy.

    I have been a customer of this salon for a few months, but after this experience, I will never…read morereturn. My regular nail technician recently left, so I called the salon before booking my appointment. I explained to the gentleman who answered the phone that I have ingrown toenails that require someone with experience and the proper technique to maintain them so they don't become painful. Without hesitation, he told me that **Wendy** was the best person for the job and scheduled me with her at 6:00 PM. When I arrived, another technician was ready to begin my pedicure. I explained that I had an appointment with Wendy. I was then told that Wendy wasn't available, yet they still expected me to proceed with someone else. That wasn't what I had specifically called ahead to arrange. I got up and went to the front desk, where I was met by a woman who appeared visibly annoyed. Rather than communicating with me, she relied almost entirely on gestures and handed me her cell phone to speak with the owner. The voice on the phone sounded like the same gentleman I had spoken to when I made my appointment. During that conversation, I was suddenly told that no one named Wendy works there and that I must have meant Mindy. I had already seen the technician wearing a name tag that said "Mindy," so I knew who they were referring to. After waiting a few minutes, another employee told me, "Mindy is ready for you." At that point, I noticed that the same technician I had previously seen wearing a "Mindy" name tag was now wearing a different name tag. This salon is in a prime location and serves a discerning clientele. Customers deserve honesty, respect, and clear communication. Instead, I felt like I was being misled and treated as though I wouldn't notice what was happening. I chose to walk out. I hope the owners take a hard look at how their business is being run and how customers are treated.

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