The level of customer service and disregard for their clientele is dismal. If you're going to drop $150 on a manicure and pedicure spend the money elsewhere. Called and spoke to the manager, who basically didn't give a sh** and said we misunderstood what the receptionist was trying to convey. I beg to differ! read more

I've been coming here almost 2 years now, whenever I can get my girl Chi to do my fancy gel nails, I get so many compliments! She's awesome, because she tells me the new colors I should try, she knows what color combination will look good and what I will like so I don't have to tell her what to do, that is very nice. There were times she was on vacation, some other girls did my nails, they didn't do what I want them to do. Another time my girl was busy, so I had somebody else do my nails but this time I had her do regular polish, and when I came home, my nails were already messed up. I only like getting my nails done by Chi but she's a busy girl so I will have to book her in advance, also Kathy is very good, she does my boyfriend's nails and she's done my nails, she's very good too. Thank you Chi for doing my winter fancy nails again, I feel like myself again! read more

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Me gel pedicure is bumpy/lumpy and uneven, my nails are all different lengths too and there are parts of my nails that aren't even polished. My usual nail places that are 1/2 this price always do a way better job. I think this is the worst pedi I've ever received unfortunately. No scrub either, my feet look like i barely got a pedi. read more

Bellacures has been excellent for a long while, with just a couple minor glitches. I often bring my very small dog who snuggles in next to me & is no trouble at all. The manicurists really like her. However, I'm usually there during the week. The only appt. time I could get this week was on the weekend, Saturday, early. My two "regulars" were there, one doing my manicure, the other pedicure. One of them was acting very odd, very chilly to me, as if she hardly knew me when normally she was very sweet and happy to see me and my pup. (I don't mind the prices & I tip very very well. So this was not the problem.) I realized that the problem might be the "weekend" receptionist who had ignored me on check-in - I seated myself. My little dog settled in & seemed fine but after a while began shaking, as if she might be about to have a seizure. Both the manicure & pedicure were nearly done, so I said I had to leave quickly - no massage or hot towel or any extra, I was very worried about my dog. There was another customer at the front desk but she too was being ignored by the receptionist who was on the phone, having a very lengthy conversation. Because she was being ignored, the customer turned to the nail polish rack to interest her daughter who was with her. The receptionist chattered on. I tried to get her attention, saying that my dog was sick and that I'd like to pay quickly and leave. She shook her head at me, and kept talking. This went on & on. Finally, I tried to hand her my credit card & she shouted, "I am ON the phone!" and after more time, finally very slowly hung up. She started lecturing me about how her phone conversation took precedence & I tried to enlighten her about how in-the-flesh customers should be treated. "If you have customers in front of you - common courtesy would indicate that a phone caller could be asked politely to wait "on hold", until the customers right in front of her were responded to. I told her that it was rude to act as she had. She kept snarling at me that I was the one who was rude - that she couldn't hang up in "mid-conversation". If my dog hadn't been ill, I might have kept arguing, but I handed over tips (no receipt offered) - and left as she shouted after me, "And that lady" (the woman at the nail polish rack) "was here before you, so YOU are the rude one, ok?" Here's the bottom line - this ignorant lack of manners is the norm for some individuals of a certain generation - who seem schooled only in entitlement, apparently never having been taught about courtesy or any version of customer relations. (This person, btw, was not Vietnamese - as most of the Bellacures employees are - and who are also extremely polite.) I don't ever want to encounter her again, so I may not go back - but perhaps she is only there on weekends. I have her name and might share it with the lovely receptionist who is there during the week. On the other hand, someone there hired her, so Bellacures must not mind having this kind of ugliness "upfront" at its Santa Monica shop. read more

Worst manicure of my life! I was so excited to come here after I just got engaged so I could take engagement pics including my hand. I asked my manicurist, Cindy, to just cut a tiny bit or file my nails and keep them the same shape as they were (almond). She cut off all my nails, filed them unevenly- flat square top on some, some rounded, uneven. It was beyond upsetting. They got Tim to fix them and put fake nails on which is crazy I got considering I came in with long nails. When I left, they told me they didn't charge me for the two fake nails I got. I'd hope you wouldn't charge me for the nails I would have never needed if it wasn't for Cindy chopping them off. What's crazy is- even if I wanted short nails- they weren't even or remotely ok for that either! So much for my engagement photos and thinking I was going to a high end nail salon. read more

The salon is nice but every time I get my acrylics done they fall off in a couple of days. They use cheap glue which is unacceptable as the name salon charges an arm and a leg to service you. Won't be going here again! I have also forgiven them several times and it just keeps happening. read more

Love this place! Everyone is sweet and professional. I'd rather pay a little more, and go to a place that doesn't smell like alcohol and with great people. read more

Opps meant to leave review for Brentwood salon & don't know how to delete & repost. I haven't been here for years & so happy I tried again today! Kim gave me the most transformative, long overdue pedicure. She smoothed my calluses, made my toes picture perfect & gave me one the best foot massages I ever had. As always, the salon is on top of hygiene/sterilizing practices & all staff are masked. Can't wait for my next visit to Bellacures & Kim! read more

I've been looking for an upscale pedicure spot and finally found it at Bellacures! I visited the Santa Monica location and was so pleased when I walked through the door. The salon is clan like clean and pretty. The pedicure chair was lush and comfortable with pillows for support where needed. I got the Soothe Your Souls Pedi that includes salt scrub, callous removal, hot towel wrap and massage. It lasted almost an hour and was so relaxing. They have quite a few pedicure options and add-ons that I'm excited to try. There are a few locations and I plan to visit Studio City next time. read more

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Shortly after I arrived, all of the employees were arguing with each other at the front of the store. We had appointments so I was helped shortly after that by Tom. He was very nice. I had a mani/pedi done. My toes look pretty good, I'm happy with them. My fingers on the other hand...truly the worst manicure I have ever gotten in my life. When we were getting up to leave, more customers were complaining about waiting almost an hour without being helped.. Go elsewhere for your nails y'all. read more

Bellacures - You can see the leftover pink polish from what I had on previously. Not even. My cuticles look bad as well. - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Dina and Alicia did a great job. I love that this salon had the perfect shade of sheer neutral! Alicia checked in with me as she went to make sure I was happy and she was very helpful. It was my first time and I will definitely be back! read more

Very very pricy for a mediocre experience. The chairs may be comfortable but not for a mani. You need a table, and you can't sit straight because you're twisting to give your hands. My manicurist forgot to give me a hot towel, massage and lotion which were included in the price. The front desk woman kindly gave me a 20% discount. If not for the chairs and steep price, I'd consider going back because the manicure itself was decent. read more

This was a A-1 experience My girlfriend comes all the time and took me here. They take care of u here and definitely put you first. Can't wait to come back for another great time. read more

10/10 excellent. All the staff is wonderful human beings - a little pricey but worth it! Highly recommend also getting a massage add on

My nails always look amazing whenever I come here!! The service is great and the people are very nice.

I came here after winning a gift card at a church raffle. Disappointed in my last nail joint, I couldn't wait to give this place a try. I'll keep my review short and to the point. Seriously the best gel manicure and basic pedi I've ever received. My nails are awful and staff made them look on point. The girls went above and beyond during the massages (my favorite part of a mani/pedi). Staff and front desk management was kind and professional. I noticed how much cleaner this salon is from other places. The chair foot baths at my previous salon left me with a toenail infection. Gross. I notice Bellacures uses tubs they wash in between each use, so there's no chance of bacteria left behind. Major points for cleanliness. Bellacures is a little pricer than other salons, but you get what you pay for. Cleanliness and quality work has won me over. I'll be a returning customer for sure. read more

Bellacures - Bellacures made my short, split nails look crisp and clean. Great work! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

The salon manager reached out to me, apologized and offered to redo the services. Taylor did my manicure and Grace my pedicure. They were both fantastic. I understand sometimes people have off days and I really appreciated the effort to make up for it. If you go, ask for one of these ladies. They're great. read more

Hard pressed to go anywhere else in LA..... Service is always consistent amongst the technicians.....so nice and friendly. My is the best!!!! read more

Bellacures - Soooo great with kids!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Been coming here for a minute and Nallely always be doing me solid. Love when she recommends different designs. Making this my go to! Thank you! read more

Awesome experience thus far! Clean and friendly staff! Came to visit last minute and they hooked me up. Def coming back.

I got a Bellacures gift card as a holiday gift, so I went in yesterday to get a mani pedi. I couldn't believe the prices ! A mani/pedi is $45. A gel manicure is $50 !! Plus $15 to remove previous gel on your fingernails-this blew my mind, especially because I just moved from the valley and used to get really well done gel manicures for only $25. Besides the pricing, another con is how quickly my nails chipped. My nails began chipping the day of my manicure! I will upload pics of how my nails look right now (the day after my manicure). I would not recommend coming here. Waste of time and money. You can find way better quality and pricing elsewhere! read more

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Came back and gave this place another try. My manicurist gave me a nice massage while she soaked off my gels and spent time helping me pick out the perfect color for my Halloween costume. I got a callous removal and my feet have never felt softer. I strongly recommend the callus removal pedi to get rid of those summer sandal calluses. My mani pedi looks shiny and great! I'm glad I gave them another chance. read more

Tiffany is the BEST! know what she's doing and very knowable. QUEEN OF SHAPING!!!! 10/10

I have visited Bellacures on Montana Avenue quite a few times over the past year or so. As of recently, the service has significantly declined prompting me to write a review. This nail salon is significantly more expensive than other salons I have frequented in the past. At first, I felt like I was paying for the quality. The last few times I have visited have been nothing more than a horrific experience. I had an appointment for a gel mani and a regular pedicure. My pedicure lasted all of 7 minutes. The massage consisted of rubbing her hands up and down my calf (didn't even touch my feet). When I told the lady to not put on my sandal as it would ruin my big toe (the sandal had a piece that covered my big toe) she refused and put it on anyways. Of course, it messed up my entire big toe getting polish on my sandal. She then had to redo my big toe, doing so in 30 seconds. The polish noticeably didn't look like the rest of my toes as she didn't bother to do a first or last coat. During my gel manicure, my manicurist spilled an ENTIRE bottle of remover all over my lap and left shoulder. I was drenched in gel polish remover. I had to take off my shirt and my skin burned and smelled until I showered later that day. My nails looked awful, the sides of my nails were not painted and the coats looked sloppy clearly showing where each coat was put on my nails. I will post a picture of it if I can. Next, I returned again two months later to try again after cooling off. They sat me literally on a chair that had not been cleaned, nails everywhere. It was disgusting. There was someone else's phone charging in the holder in my chair (they have chargers in the chairs) and when I asked to have it moved, the employee rolled their eyes at me. I had made an appointment for a gel manicure. I chose my polish - a light pink. The manicurist returned with an orange polish after leaving me for 5 plus minutes to find it. She started doing my nails without saying anything and I asked "Is this the polish I chose?" and she stared at me until I said "Did you not have the polish I chose?" .. making the assumption because she was gone for so long looking for it. She tells me that they did not have the polish I wanted. Okay that is fine but please do not come back with a different color and not ask me if this color is okay. I told her I did not want orange and chose a different color. Overall, the quality is not worth a $50 gel mani plus a $10 tip. Save your money as the service here is awful. read more

Bellacures - Gel manicure - poorly painted. - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place used to be great. Not anymore. I wouldn't recommend Bellacures to anyone, there are much better options close-by. First of all it's twice the price for a basic manicure. The only difference is a quick 'massage'...which was basically just rubbing lotion on the top of my forearms. Secondly the women cut my cuticle, badly. It didn't stop bleeding the entire time I was there. She tried to stop it with alcohol. Then was using brushes and alcohol to try and clean my finger (not hygienic at all). Then she painted the nail while it was still bleeding!!!! Then when I was leaving I noticed they add 5% for employee healthcare. You're already twice the price of any other salon, this should be included in the price!!! Needless to say I will never be going back. read more

Just finished pedicures with my girlfriend and had the most relaxing, quality experience with Vicky and Alisha. So kind and took their time. Couldn't recommend this spot more! read more

Bellacures - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Still the only place I trust to ever work on my nails. Hands down a true class act, and I never have a hard time finding parking. I personally adore the care and attention that Gina puts into her work. read more

Big comfy chairs, yes regular chairs. They bring the little basins out from the back for your feet and it's a more relaxing atmosphere than those typical nail salon chairs. Coffee, tea and a fluffy chair....someone massaging my tortured tootsies. I was in LA for my daughter's wedding and she had booked our appointments for the bridal party, a little pampering for the feet and nails. Everyone from the front desk to the gals who did the mani's and pedi's were wonderful. Comfortable, calm vibe. Would totally love one of these in NoCal. read more

Bellacures - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Thought I would try this place because it looked a little more upscale than some of the other places on the block, but as the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover! Strike 1: As I was getting a pedicure, I noticed a roach crawling across the floor!! Grosssssss Strike 2: The person doing my pedicure added nail polish remover to the nail polish to thin it out. When I asked if they had a new one, he said no this will be fine! It WAS NOT fine. He had to apply 3 coats and that still wasn't enough. (My pedicure started to fade after 2 days) Strike 3: Overpriced! At least if you're going to charge those prices, give your customers a fresh bottle of nail polish, not an almost empty bottle that you tried to stretch by adding remover to it. Would have only given 1 star, but gave 2 stars because the man who did my pedicure was very nice and probably way underpaid by the white owner (as well as all the other immigrants working there!) read more

I LOVE this place! Besides the insanely cleanliness they have the best staff. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. My nail tech Gina was AMAZING. Not only was she engaging and fun but she gave the best gel mani! This is the only place I go to to get my nails done and this should be the place for all you! read more

Overly priced. They charge you for additional service that they don't provide. And they make up excuses for that. Don't go to these people

Definitely not worth the money. The paint on my fingernails has tons of bubbles in it, and the paint on my toes is thin in several locations -- could have used one more coat, at least. My cuticles also look extremely rough, after my visit. I give it two stars because the scrub really did make my feet soft, but the actual execution of all work was one of the worst I've ever experienced-- only way more expensive. Be careful, as they like to up sell once you are there. A man walks around offering shoulder massages, without sharing the price, and they try to up sell you by saying "don't you want to add a scrub?!" Won't be going back. read more

I've been coming here for almost 2 years for regular manicures, gel manicures and pedicures. The staff is friendly, accommodating and courteous - from the front desk to the technicians. If something isn't to your liking, they Always make it right! After all, everyone has different ideas of what "good" is and looks like. I'd like to especially acknowledge Kori for her expertise, skill and for consistently giving me the most beautiful manicures and pedicures. She takes the time to get to know the client's needs and and offers great ideas and advise. read more

Super clean, best manicure in Santa Monica BY FAR. Been coming for years but have stuck with my girl Gina for a while now. She is my absolute favorite- very nice, funny and open to all my crazy ideas. Gina always makes sure I love my nails!! Check out some of her work in read more

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The prices at Bellacure are pretty expensive but I think it's worth it with the right technician. I've been going to the technician, Chelsea, for about two and a half years now (followed her to 3 different locations) and no one does acrylic nails better. I've tried other cheaper places but it's not the same quality or as natural looking. Chelsea always has an amazing attitude and is very accommodating. Promise you you won't be disappointed! read more

Bellacures - Acrylic fill and gel manicure done by Chelsea! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I wish that I could say yes. The gel manicure lasted one week and it was a lousy pedicure. The nails were cut in different sizes and shapes! For the pedicure, they did not want to remove a little extra skin from the heels of my feet! Since when does one have to pay an extra $5.00 for a few extra minutes to scrub heels?!! Very expensive prices, Talking amongst each other in a foreign tongue while I was trying to concentrate reading a book. My sound advice: DON'T go there!! There are plenty of other nail salons in our area. read more

This is about there organization for theMrs. Maisel event, we talked to the lady in a pink dress when we got here at 12pm and she told us they weren't cutting off the line since they close at 8pm. At 1:45pm the owner or employee from Bellacures comes out and tells us that the last 10 to 12 people there was a great chance they weren't taking, so after waiting almost two hours in line someone decided to tell us. Poor management of this event. read more

Bellacures - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I came in here to surprise my mother with a manicure and pedicure for her birthday, we were taken care of very well. From the nice lady at front desk to the nail technicians.. we enjoyed our visit and will book for both of us again. Thank you for your service! read more

Great ambiance -- soothing music and really nice staff. My only complaint would be that I found the foot stand to be uncomfortable since the chairs will not adjustable. It was a bit awkward in my honest opinion. read more

This review is coming from as I sit in the salon. I usually love this place, especially the power polish, but today is a problem. I came in on time for my appointment and the lady said they were running slightly behind. I'm in a rush because I have a flight but I say fine. 10 minutes goes by and she keeps saying it'll be another 10 minutes. It's now been 45 minutes and I am still waiting for my nails to get done. This is a waste of my time, and I would have much rather been called and told they overbooked. read more