Ah! I thought I had reviewed this place before. Maybe I left it on a different platform, I'm not…read moresure. Anyways, this is the only place I've gotten my nails done in Los Angeles and I won't be going anywhere else! First of all, I've always been very pandemic conscious, and I appreciated how diligent and clean Janis's place was with pandemic precautions. It's usually just her working, so you're only engaging with one person which I love more than a crowded salon. The attention to detail is impeccable. I love that she gives a discount for Occidental workers which is wonderful and this is just my favorite place to go. Always book in advance... I usually book 2 or three appointments at a time. Spaced out when I'm thinking about it. She usually doesn't have last-minute availability because people are regulars, and they book up far in advance. Wonderful work, kind person, great service.

Clean, friendly, comfortable. The best experience I've ever…read morehad in a nail salon . Can't wait to go back!

i appreciate the service at Pearl. i recommend Nicki for GelX nails, my manicures last for 3+…read moreweeks, even with the constant housework i do.. and her nails also survived international travel a dream! love it!

Very disappointed with this salon--it seems to have gone downhill over the past few months. The…read morefront desk staff was dismissive when I mentioned the rushed service, and the pricing felt too high for the quality received. Also, maybe an unpopular opinion, but while I love kids, I go to a salon to relax and unwind. I didn't expect the entire visit to be disrupted by kids running around. It might be better to arrange childcare next time when visiting a place where people are trying to escape their own family and work stress for a little peace and quiet.

Before I went to Blackheart Nails, the actual process of getting my nails done was honestly pretty…read moremiserable. My nails looked good, but I dreaded going to my appointments. The nail artists were either super slow (6+ hours for a mani) or just really bad vibes. They did a great job, but it sucks handing over that much money and feeling awful walking / running out the door. The first time I went to Blackheart Nails, I felt at home right away. I adore Sica and she is a wizard. She's always able to achieve the looks I ask for without hesitation, and she is FAST. All the artists are talented and genuinely good people. I actually enjoy getting my nails done now. So glad I finally found them!

If you are obsessed with your nails and you're like me, clockwork every two weeks you're in the…read morechair, then you need to check out Blackheart Nails. Now, I have a nail person I've been going to for years, but she is having a baby and is on maternity leave. As much as I am happy for her, I was stressing about my nails. I'm very particular when it comes to my nail game. I can't just go to any random spot without a recommendation and some research. Yes, it's that serious! Don't play me. An high school pal posted a story of her "Christmas fantasy" nails on the gram and tagged blackheart nails. I immediately checked them out and it was a YES for me. The booking was a breeze, straight to the point. The day of the appointment, I was able to find parking easily. They are located upstairs, you can't miss the sign. They do have two studios, so be mindful of the nail tech you booked with which will decide on which studio you'll go into. I booked with Lauren who specializes in 3D nail art. Lauren was great and my nails turned out so good! I was very impressed and loved the way they turned out. If you are looking for a new nail salon, I highly recommend checking out Blackheart Nails. You'll thank me later.

The nails techs are always very nice and do a good job. The place is clean and well kept. I usually…read morejust get a basic manicure when I go. They have a good selection of colors. Note- they charge extra for credit cards so try to bring cash if you can. They close kind of early during the week so make sure to call ahead.

My friend and I were looking for a place to get some simple nails done (I wanted a gel manicure and…read moreshe wanted a dip manicure) that could fit us in somewhat last minute in the afternoon and for the best price. We probably called about 10 places and this one could fit us in and the pricing was great! We went in and the environment was very relaxed, clean and calm. It was peaceful and quiet. A very nice experience and my nails looked amazing. I picked a beautiful plum purple and the woman who did my nails did them flawlessly. They lasted for almost 3 weeks before I had to take them off. I used to go to Occidental College, so it was great for us to be able to go to such a nice nail place nearby. I will remember York Nails for sure!

Staff is rude and disrespectful. They don't honor appointments or respect time. I'm going to go a…read morestep further and say if you're Black, take your dollar somewhere else. Ultimately, ANY specific or special requests here are viewed as problematic and will get you labeled and talked about -- possibly even yelled at. Yes, yelled at. I came in at 4 on my last visit and was asked to come back at 5 for a fill and pedicure. By 6:15, dyeing my very long pedicure process-- when I asked why no one has started my nails, I was yelled at then ignored while I watched them take new walk ins and pretend they had "appointments". By virtue of the fact I was asked to come back at 5, didn't I have one as well? Another patron noticed this and also mentioned it had happened to her there. The manager ignored it and pretended not to notice. The whole vibe of the staff is that they are basically doing you a favor. Please. Nothing could be further from the truth. The work is barely acceptable -- but it's close to home. I finally directly asked the manager why I was forced to wait and she fed me something about being short staffed. However, I later watched yet another patron get both hands and feet serviced at once, so I have no idea. I will say there is one man there who does an okay job, but to my sadness he was absent that day. Thus, I had to settle for whomever I got. She was nice enough, but her talent was limited -- to put it nicely. My fill looks worse than my original new growth. She didn't even remove the lifting product first. All bad. I'll need to remove these by the end of the week to protect the integrity of my nails. Oh and remember I arrived at 4 -- I left at 7:50. So much for an early drop in. Avoid this place like the plague.

Was able to accommodate me at the last minute; clean establishment; comparable prices; free…read moreparking- lot is shared with a few other businesses; nice comfortable massage chairs; work was thorough although done quickly- very matter of fact not overly friendly but good work. Paid for deluxe to have extra massage time but could've passed cause it was a bit soft and lackluster. Accepts cards but prefers tips in cash.

Long and way overdue! I've always struggled to find my perfect nail tech, but THIS salon is on a…read morewhole different level. I had to kiss many frogs before finding "the one," and let me tell you the attention to detail, the quality of the products, and the HYGIENE!!! are unmatched. Susi and Dani are the absolute sweetest, and they never cut corners or rush through a manicure. My legs and butt might go numb from sitting too long, but hey... the good stuff takes time, and my nails have never looked better!

One of their IG posts really spoke to me -- nubby nail biter hands that evolved into beautiful…read morenatural nails. I thought to myself "Could that be me one day?!" Haha... With a work trip coming up, I wanted to look professional and clean, as opposed to a cuticle picking spaz. A few DM exchanges later, I made an appointment and here we are! Tammy is truly amazing. From her attention to detail (I had more skin and cuticle mess than nail) to her personable demeanor-- she educated me as she did my nails, explaining the differences of bio gel and their mission of growing and maintaining your natural nail potential. No judgement and genuinely loves what she does! I also met Susi and she's great vibes as well. I'm beyond thrilled at finding this place. They specialize in their craft and are reasonably priced. For all the nail biters / cuticle pickers out there - there is hope!!!

My very first pedicure and was able to call in and get an appointment right away same day. Vy did…read moremy nails and she was great very attentive and my legs and feet will wonderful. I have RA so getting hard for me to bend over to cut my toenails. I will be back again for sure. (Zola aka Nancy)

I was able to make an appointment on the same day I called. I was charged $80 for my full set…read moreacrylic nails with extensions & one color cat's eye. Then $40 for a gel pedicure. If you pay with card, there is a $2 added fee to your bill. The place is clean, the employees are patient, & the front desk was kind. Parking is limited since they are in a small corner plaza but they have their own lot & there are nearby street parking.

Natalie is the best! She always does such a great job with my gel manicures and she is very…read morefriendly as well :)

I came here today for the second time. I was busy so it took me a month to come back but my nails…read morestayed looking amazing! See picture, they have reasonable prices, it's clean, and I loved the full service. I came in for a manicure and pedicure. This is definitely going to be my new nail salon they offer design as well. Really happy with my set! (I just moved to the area and was looking for a new nail salon to replace the one I've been going to for 15 years I tried several salons in the area that just didn't work for me and I think I'm glad to say I finally found the one. I've been on the search for the past 6 months)