I have been seeing Mimi and her associates at Bay Cities Nails for 20 years for pedicures, manicures, waxing, and facial. It is a 100-Star operation. Beautiful workmanship, friendly employees, and fair pricing is what Bay Cities Nails is all about! I highly recommend!! read more

I had a painful experience here and left with my nails absolutely destroyed. I came in for a pedicure with gel removal, and the technician used a drill. The issue wasn't the tool, it was the technique. She held it in one spot long enough to burn, and even after I said something, nothing changed. At a certain point it felt less like a pedicure and more like my nails were being sanded down for a home renovation. By the end, my nails were filed to paper thin, throbbing, and completely wrecked. They were healthy when I walked in. Now they feel like they could bend in the breeze. What sent me was the response. When I pointed it out, the manager said they were "probably like that" when I arrived. Incredible. How cute. This felt rushed, careless, and totally avoidable. Anyone who's been over-filed knows what's next... months of peeling, breaking, and regretting your impulsive life choices to get a pedicure from a random. read more

Bay Cities Nails - Used a drill for polish removal and sanded almost through my nail beds. - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Wonderful staff - very clean - and professional. Shoutout to Connie who was so careful and did a great job on my fingernails. Also thanks to all who were so patient and helpful. read more

This is one of my favorite salons!!!!! It's not super fancy, but it's casual. They do nice work. The only downside is sometimes they do have a waitlist. I found myself waiting for my appointment for over an hour, but honestly it was worth it. Again, the salon is very casual, but it isn't run down either. The casual vibe is nice. After my appointments i would walk to the beach. It's so nice getting to see the view of the beach from the salon. The location is what makes the salon ideal. read more

I am a frequent customer and would not go anywhere else. Mimi is wonderful, she does an amazing job, as do her staff, when I get a gel pedicure at the same time. Despite the fact that Mimi is the owner she gives my nails her full attention. If Mimi isn't available, who ever she chooses they also do a great job. I get a lot of compliments! read more

I have been coming to Bay Cities Nail Spa in Redondo Beach for about six years, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. Mimi does my manicures, and truly no one does them like she does. She knows exactly how I like my very short French manicure, and every single time it is absolute perfection. Her attention to detail is incredible. What makes Mimi even more special is how kind and attentive she is. She always tries her best to accommodate me, and that means a lot because I now drive all the way from San Diego just to see her. That should tell you everything. Since I moved, I have tried other salons closer to home, but I simply have not been able to find anyone who can do both my manicure and pedicure the way she does. Bay Cities Nail Spa has such a welcoming atmosphere, and all the girls there go above and beyond to make sure you leave feeling beautiful and taken care of. It is one of those rare places where you feel like a valued customer every time you walk in. If you are looking for a nail salon where people truly care about their work and their clients, you will not be disappointed. read more

Bay Cities Nails - Short French Manicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I've been coming here for years, the ladies here are fantastic! These are just the latest of Julia's artworks read more

Angel is the best! I followed her from her old nail salon and she is always so kind, fast, and my nails always turn out great! The management is also wonderful and they work around my schedule and stay open later so that I can come after work. Highly recommend! read more

I'd like to give places several tries before I leave a review the service is attentive. There's plenty of people working, but if you're looking to get your nails done well this is not your place. You should go somewhere else and spend a little more. My experience is here have been with acrylic nails. They have either come out lumpy misshapen not sanded well enough or paying for a very expensive set for my daughter and they break the next day just doing basic stuff this is just another run-of-the-mill conveyor belt nail salon that you can see all over LA. Nothing special. The work is not consistent nor is it good I really wanted to like this place because of the location. I've been here nine times in need as I don't have time to do my own nails disappointed every single time. read more

Go anywhere else but here. Not only was there polish all over my skin after getting them done, but just 2 days later, the top layer on almost every single nail has began peeling off. Complete waste of money unfortunately and extremely disappointing for the cost :( do not recommend read more

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Cute, clean space. Sweet customer service. Conveniently located with ample parking. The prices are reasonable. The polish is well organized with regular OPI polish, gel polish and powder polish categorized by color. Easy to process. The hot stone and massage is cool buuttt I think it'll depend on who you end up with doing your job! I'll probably try someone different, to see who puts the most "umph" into the massage portion! I DO love that my friend who got #3 that included the callus remover and her pedicurist took the initiative to swap it out for scrub because she didn't have any callus! This was def good business practice. Also for all you who get gel nails, Anna seems to have a POPin personality and my friend is a regular. read more

The nails salon is so clean and very nice,they're do good job,take time,friendly.this is the best one, I will be back soon and recommend for everyone to come in , thanks!! read more

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My daughter and I are regulars here. She always gets acrylic nails and I get gel mani and pedi. Price is reasonable, not too expensive but not cheap either. They never rush and are very detailed. Their equipment and facility is very clean and the staff is always nice. It's next to Whole Foods so I get my grocery shopping done since my daughter always takes longer. The last time I was there, they said that they weren't accepting credit cards, debit cards only. I like this place! read more

Bay Cities Nails - Christmas nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

They patiently dedicate their time to meticulously tending to your nails, ensuring that every detail is attended to with care and precision. The process is swift yet thorough, leaving your nails looking polished and immaculate. I really enjoyed my time and my nails are so beautiful read more

My boyfriend and I came here to get pedicures. We went for the #1 Classic Pedicure. The space was very bright, clean, and lots of room. We went on a Monday afternoon around 2:30 pm. It wasn't busy and we were seated right away. The nail technician started on the trimming, shaping, and cuticle care. I told her which corners of my nail were bothering me and she got to them. It was a little uncomfortable and painful but that's expected when getting ingrowns pulled. The day after I still felt some discomfort so I'm hoping that it heals quickly read more

Bay Cities Nails - Combo Prices (10/21/24) - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Loved it here! They took their time, my nails look great, and I felt super comfortable. Prices are great too! Definitely coming back

My daughter came in for a gel manicure today. The brush technique was PERFECT and the little sparkles were so cute & pretty. I got their reward stamp card because I'm definitely coming back again sometime read more

This is by far my favorite nail salon! The experience, the atmosphere and the service is top tier. The women are empowered and full of positivity. Anna is my nail tech and her work is amazing! read more

Bay Cities Nails - My Signature Color! Hot Gel Builder - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I had a small problem with my pedicure and Mimi, the owner, had one of the ladies redo it completely. We had been going here for 25 years and, since Mimi took it over a few years ago, it's so much friendlier, brighter and all the pedicure chairs more comfortable. If you haven't been here since Covid, come back! You'll love it! read more

Beware. The classic pedicure is essentially a polish change. No attempt to use any tools around your toes and my cuticles are barely pushed back. read more

They were very friendly and professional. They listened to my worries about my broken finger and arthritis. My husband and I both went and it was really lovely. We felt great afterwards. read more

It was good. Basically the same shop you see everywhere except for no waiting -Vietnamese, quick and efficient.

I'm on sure if this is the correct location, both are great, I got my nails done my Susan at the location on PCH and Beryl and I love them so much!! highly recommend read more

Bay Cities Nails - Nails, spa, acrylic, custom - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Awful quality of service provided. And they don't care even if you tell them. Save your nails and find a different place.

Highly recommend this nail bar the best service and I love Anna's work she always makes it happened read more

Bay Cities Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I've always like this nail spa. However, today the manager treated me very rude and disrespectful. The minute I walked in she profiled me and began with her rudeness. She reluctantly pointed to a chair for me to sit. I requested an organic mani/pedi. My pedi was started but she never assigned anyone else for my mani. 4 other customers walked in and she gave them the royal treatment assigning ladies to them immediately. I decided not to get my mani. I will never return to this place again. read more

Mimi did an excellent job. My powder nails are still going strong. Very nice to have English speaking professional salon.

I love Bay Cities Nails! Mimi is so sweet and does beautiful gel manicures. Tina and Tracy and the entire team are great at pedicures too. Friendly, clean and lovely salon. Highly recommend! read more

THE BEST!!! They treat you so wonderful! A normal gel manicure and normal pedicure comes with the hot towel which is a bonus! From the time you walk in, you notice how open and airy the space is. It's super clean and so professional. Everyone is so nice and they welcome you with a "hello" instead of pick a color. The massage that comes with the manicure and pedicure is ridiculous. I felt like 1 million bucks when I left there just stopping in off the street. I used to go to a place in Hermosa Beach because that's where I live and everyone was always yelling and it was very stressful. This is the complete opposite and they are so all about attention to detail. My favorite person to do my manicure is Kevin. He is so precise and gentle. Tracy handled my pedicure and did a fantastic job. Both did a perfect job. I would drive 20 miles just to go to this nail salon if I had to. Another bonus is the shoulder massage is the best I've ever had. They also do full body massage in the back, but I think you have to make an appointment. Overall, I give this a 5 rating, which is well deserved. read more

Bay Cities Nails - Ferrari Red gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Got an infection on my big toe because the tech hacked into my cuticle. Ughhhh!!! Not good very painful

Been coming here for decades, they are my go to for nails. Back in the day, would bring my mom and my daughter- three generations of mani/pedis. Now for the most part it is just me unless my daughter has the time to come with. They are under new management, but the service is just as good as it has always been. I imagine this will be my nail place forever. read more

I've been a customer for almost 2 yrs now, however, after my service today, Feb 17th, I refuse to ever return. I had hybrid gel tips done (my first time getting this). When the tech put my hand under the UV light I pointed out the gel on my index finger hadn't been smoothed out (literally was just a glob on my nail). The tech laughed and said "why didn't you say anything?" It was my first time trying these type of nails out, so I didn't know and also it's her job to know better. I overlooked it as a simple mistake as we all make them. After it was all said and done, I ended up with uneven, thick nails. I pointed this out and even showed the tech, which she disagreed so I asked to file a few of the uneven nails myself. Then I asked if she would be soaking my nails to trim my cuticles. She went on to say she was new and this isn't what she was trained to do, but instead they wrap your hands with towels. I explained this is what the techs have always done with my gel mani and I was willing to pay extra to have it done after she informed me. So she became upset and was really rude. She then called her manager over and began aggressively speaking in her language to the manager in front of me. As someone who also speaks dual languages, I have no issue with someone speaking another language. However, the issue I had with situation is the fact she spoke perfect English, yet she was speaking in an aggressive tone to her manager about the situation right in front of me and I felt it was unfair and very unprofessional of her. The manager apologized on her behalf, yet this tech continued to be rude to me in front of the manager. Given the situation, I had every right to be rude to her as well, but 2 wrongs don't make a right and honestly, all I wanted were my nails to be done correctly. Bay City Nails, I think this tech would benefit from some customer service etiquette. I've never had a bad experience at your establishment and really enjoy the other techs, but unfortunately the way this woman treated me I just can't support a business that allows their staff to treat customers this way - especially after the manager witnessed her in the act which was extremely disappointing. Please do better. Update as of 2/18/24- This business reached out to me and acknowledged the situation and this employee's bad behavior, yet continues to make excuses for this employee and essentially blames her rude, unprofessional behavior on being a new employee. How about teaching her some customer etiquette?? This business clearly failed to realize just because you're a new employee does NOT give you a pass to treat customers the way I was treated. read more

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great service and i always get the nails that i want. i always get my nails done by Anna. she is very good! read more

Bay Cities Nails - builder gel mani with Anna - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Your entire experience depends on the technician. Waxing is good. Pedicure can take 90 minutes plus.... Don't go in a hurry.

We love this place. Good quality service, it is very clean and staff is friendly and patient.

Mimi is super nice and is very precise and focused when she does acrylics, you can tell she really cares! It's expensive for acrylics+gel but I love how long they last. It's been 3 weeks without a fill and they haven't broken! read more

Bay Cities Nails - prices July 2022 - Nail Salons Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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My most favorite place to get my nails done and I've been doing it over 20 years. Mimi is my favorite. She's awesome love love her and her place. read more

Great prices, friendly staff, convenient location. I'm disappointed to hear that Yvonne no longer works there though, she's been my go-to for more than a year. I'll keep trying to find someone else because I really do like this place. But does anyone know where Yvonne went? All they told me is she lives about an hour away so the drive was too far.... read more

I love this nail salon very clean and efficient They take walk-ins also I've never had a bad pedicure read more

I came last week and really appreciated the time they took however, it's a week later and three of my nails broke and the shapes already changed. I was in a rush to get them done and I should've waited to go to my at home nail tech; they just feel very flimsy and they've chipped so easily and I asked to come in to fix my nails that were broken and they said no because they already had a customer but I already paid and came before and they wouldn't see me. read more