UPDATE: Emily, the owner of the salon, did everything she could to make this right. She went above…read moreand beyond to provide me with the best customer service I've received in YEARS! Emily, thank you so much for caring about your customers the way you do! It's rare to find that these days, which is why I will definitely give Byoung Nails another chance. I hate to write reviews like this, especially since I walked away from my appointment so happy with my nails and telling my nail techs that this was the best set I've ever had in my life. That quickly changed less than a week into my fresh set. First, I had to wait 45 minutes despite having an appointment. I couldn't go anywhere else because I had a bridal shower to attend a few hours after my appointment, so I stayed patient. I finally decided to splurge on my nails, and paid almost $200 for nails that didn't even last me at least two weeks. The nail tech said I should be good for at least 4, especially with the extra money I paid for the design I got. Less than a week in, my thumb started chipping. Now, less than two weeks in, the other nails are chipping, and every time I grab my hair or try to style it, my hair gets stuck in my nail polish because it's lifting from the bottom of the nail bed. I'm so annoyed and upset! I've never experienced this before especially not with gel polish. I don't know what went wrong, but I feel bamboozled.

This place is simply amazing. Emily and the crew truly know their stuff-the science behind the…read moretreatments. I fell asleep getting the detox facial today! Highly recommend!!!

Salon - You will be greeted by Mihn with a smile. She's the owner and the hairstylist, so you know…read moreshe will take great care of you. I've been coming to her salon for over four years. She takes her time and makes sure your haircut is to your liking. She shampoos beforehand and blow dries/style afterwards. Free parking is located underground. One block from the main shopping area from Broadway, so if your with someone, they or you can easily shop. She also does eyebrows tattoo. I haven't tried it. I heard she does house services too. Nails - I'm glad they added nails to this salon!! Now I can get everything done in one spot. Van is the owner of the nail shop. She's super sweet and very friendly as well. I got my mani and pedi. Great price plus 20% discount. They use the best brands - OPI. Van told me that they use things one time (nail file, scrubs,...)- that's great!!! Sanitize every tools too. I love the service I receive every time I visit this place.

JUST...KILL ME. I DESERVE IT. never coming here again. It's been a few days that I've actually…read moreruminated on this review because I just can't believe I made such a dumb mistake and tried a new nail salon when I was happy with my original place down the block... WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?! I received a very mediocre pedicure which is now chipping, but that's not even the problem. The problem was the gel manicure... Ladies,do not come here please. Save your nails. I ended up filing my own nails right in front of them because they couldn't do a basic file correctly. So, two people did my nails, first a man and then the same woman who did my pedicure. When we sat down I let him know the person who previously did my gels (& out on maternity leave) put three coats of gel, which means it's thicker... however he didn't understand. Then the worst happened... He soaked my nails for about 3mins then used his own nails to PEEL OFF MY GELS which took off my regular nail!!!! HE PEELED MY NAIL OFF. I wanted to cry. It's now so short and the tissue under my ring finger is popping out and hurts. He also acted like he didn't do anything and I had to grab my hand away. I cannot believe I didn't just get up and walk out at that point! Then I asked him if he can soak it longer and he did, however he continued to use his own nails to peel my gels! basically what they tell you not to do -- he did! I was so upset and now my nails are even thinner from gel damage AND HIS NAILS. WTF WTF WTF. Secondly, he was "cutting my cuticles" which basically was him running a cuticle cutter around my skin and cutting absolutely nothing. NOTTTHH-IIINNNNGG. The cuticle cutter was spotless. What the hell was he doing?! I really just blame myself for sitting through that... Finally the woman took over and she did a really horrible job... she actually spilled gel polish onto my skin which created an air pocket, I had to show her and she just said "oh..." and filed it down. My nails right now are lumpy and lop sided (see photo) and I'm going on vacation this weekend and have to do them over. Again, I filed my own nails in front of her... she did nothing. I can't believe I was such an idiot to get my nails done at a new place a week before my vacation and birthday. And of course the new place was a total nightmare / waste of money. Now, my hands are short and stumpy and look like a child who painted their own nails. it's so gross I don't even want to post a photo b/c I'm so embarrassed. UGH. I'm an idiot, I deserve this!!!!

10/10!!! Michele is honestly the best. Always brings my vision to light. She is such a…read moreperfectionist I love it. From the service to the quality of work. Everything is honestly amazing. Highly recommended

Michele is the absolute best. She always makes whatever idea I wanted better. She's so creative and…read moresuch a great energy to be around. I've traveled from Chicago just to get my nails done by her. Trust me, she's worth your time and dime.

Harmony Nail Spa in Little Tokyo is hands down my absolute favorite place for a gel pedicure and…read morethe only spot I trust to this very day!! Even after moving farther away, I still go out of my way to come here. The service is immaculate. Everyone is so polite, friendly, and genuinely attentive, always making sure I'm comfortable and completely happy with my service. They offer complimentary refreshments (one per guest), which is such a sweet touch -- my friends and I always go for the mimosas. Over the years, I've noticed constant upgrades to the space. They're always improving the ambiance, from the new massage pedicure chairs to the new check-in screen at the front. Omg also they're now offering head spa services, which I'm definitely booking for my next self-care day! Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the exceptional service and overall vibe. I love bringing my loved ones here because they almost always end up coming back on their own. You can tell the team takes pride in their work. Truly one of the best places for a pedicure in LA!!!

Your typical nail shop. There is no parking around, only paid garage parking so be cautious of that…read more(I believe they offer a validation, but its not free) It is nice and clean, and they offer you beverages. My nails, and feet I don't think they really did a deep maintenance of my cuticles. it just felt ok. For the prices I will they did a little more, but it was still a decent experience.

I've been coming to this salon for my russian manicure, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. The staff is always welcoming, professional, and attentive to every detail. My nails always turn out beautiful, clean, and exactly how I envisioned them. If you're looking for talented russian manicure nail technicians who truly care about their work, I highly recommend this salon. Definitely a 5-star experience!

I had a great experience here! I got my nails done and absolutely loved the result. Everything…read moreturned out beautiful, and the service was excellent. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made me feel very comfortable. I'm very happy with my nails and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

I had a very disappointing experience and won't be returning…read more My appointment was effectively canceled after I had already arrived. I received a message from Ammy at 3:55 asking if I wanted to come the following day, but when I got there she told me she was fully booked. The next day, she acted as if she had no idea I had come the day before and offered no apology for wasting my time. When I politely asked if there could be any adjustment to make up for the inconvenience, Ammy became extremely unprofessional. Instead of handling the situation calmly, she started yelling in front of other customers, rolling her eyes, even going to the back room to throw her phone on the table after pressing play on the music. It was embarrassing and completely disrespectful. The salon also did not meet my expectations. It is advertised as a luxury salon, but the space felt worn, several areas looked dirty, and the nail polish color selection was surprisingly limited. Customer service is just as important as the quality of the work. Mistakes happen, but treating customers with respect and taking responsibility goes a long way. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here, and I cannot recommend this salon. ((REPLY TO OWNER RESPONSE)) Thank you for proving my point. Not once in your lengthy response did you apologize for the inconvenience of having me drive out for an appointment that didn't happen. Instead, you chose to attack my character, question my intentions, and threaten legal action over a customer's honest experience. Luxury service isn't just about the decor (which your cluttered salon doesn't have) it's about how customers are treated when something goes wrong. I gave your salon a second chance after the scheduling issue, and unfortunately the customer service was even more disappointing. People can read both my review and your response and decide for themselves. I encourage anyone considering this salon to read the other reviews as well before booking.

Beware. TLDR; I…read morespent $100 to lose my big toenail. I went to Powder Beauty on Feb 1st for a no-polish pedicure. I had an existing gel polish on my feet. The nail technician used a rotary burr (a machine sanding tool) to remove my gel polish, vs removing it with acetone. After the pedicure I noticed 2 of my toe nails were damaged, one had yellowed since the beginning of the pedicure and another had bruising. As time progressed the damage got worse with the nail thickening and crumbling. Yesterday, a podiatrist had to remove half of my toenail. He said the technician damaged my nail plate and cuticle and moisture entered my nail, which is why it yellowed immediately after the pedicure. Like cardboard or wood that gets wet, the layers continue to separate until it completely separates from the nail bed. He said he sees this from improper pedicures all the time. At least it wasn't fungus which I was very scared they might have given me, but he confirmed it is just the plate damage. It will take almost 1 year to have a normal nail again. Photos are my toenails in the shop, immediately after the pedicure with visible damage. 1 month later. Aftermath of damage once podiatrist had to cut away the damage.

I had such a great experience at Kure! I called and they were able to squeeze me in less than 20…read moreminutes notice. Everyone was so kind and it's very clean inside. My nail techs April & Ivy did a great job. I got a gel mani and pedi and was out of there in an hour. Great service definitely coming back!

The only reason I give it one star is because the receptionist was very kind and professional…read more I came in for a gel pedicure however I informed them that I do use acrylic on some of my nails. They looked at me like I was an alien and were speaking amongst themselves I'm assuming by the looks they were giving earth other was that they didn't want to work on my nails because of that. They kept coming back and forth standing they couldn't work on my nails because they didn't know anything about acrylics? After about an hour of back and forth they asked me to wait for another person at that point I said no and decided to leave. The most humiliating part was they were talking to me infront of all the customers that's were there. They did not apologize for the me feeling humiliated. It was a very humiliating and awful experience. Will absolutely never go back again.

Mariana is hands down THE BEST!!! I cannot say enough great things about Mariana's Dry Bar! They…read moretruly provide the best customer service from the moment you walk through the door. What I love most is they specialize in all hair types, so you know your hair is in great hands no matter your texture. They deliver the absolute best blowouts, scalp detox, and silk presses in town. For my ladies of color with textured hair, book with Julian--he will absolutely hook your silk press up! He slayed my hair!!! I always leave Mariana's Drybar looking and feeling absolutely beautiful....hair just flawless as ever!!! This is officially my go-to hair salon & I highly recommend 10/10!!!!

I was a bit hesitant because I have 4B/4C Hair, but it did a really great job with washing and…read morestyling my leave out with my weave! Everyone is so friendly and nice so I highly recommend!