The first time I came here I wasn't too happy with the work but the owner fixed it. I can again and met Loann who is amazing, she is my go to! Very detailed and we always have great conversations. She knows me well enough that I can just say do whatever or give her an idea and she makes it work. I wanted a milky shimmer. And she did that. The owners are really good too and i love that they have a rewards program . I'm almost at a free pedicure! On top of that they are very affordable. read more

Excel Salon & Nails Spa - I can just tell Loann to do whatever she wants and I love it every time. - Hair Salons Near Me - Downey, California

Chose this place because I was in the area, but they have a customer for life! Kim was amazing! She did a good job and my nails look great. She was so nice and able to give me exactly what a wanted! Definitely driving out here from now on! read more

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Kim is super friendly and I love my nails. She was super helpful with my daughter as well.

Love this place. I go to Coco and Helen. I'm upset that they charge for using a credit card. n 1985, California passed a law (Civil Code section 1748.1) that prohibited merchants from adding a surcharge (an extra fee) when customers pay by credit card instead of cash. Hopefully they will change this practice. read more

I have been a customer at Excel Salon & Nails Spa for many years. I am always impressed with the quality and longevity of my nails. The nail technicians always take their time, use professional grade products, and ensure they are giving you the exact shape that you ask for. My nails always come out looking beautiful, as a result. They are also following safety and sanitation protocols, and use a new package of manicure tools for each customer. I absolutely love and recommend this salon to anyone looking for a quality manicure, pedicure, or any salon service provided at Excel Salon & Nails Spa. read more

Excel Salon & Nails Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - Downey, California

Came across this shop on Yelp and glad I did. Needed to find a new home salon and it looks like I found it here. Was greeted by Kim and Loanne, super sweet ladies! Loanne did my gel pedicure and manicure. She was extremely thorough in getting all the dirt and extra skin off my toes and fingers. Loanne listened to what I wanted and made sure I got exactly that. Kim did my husband's manicure and pedicure and was also very thorough in getting him all cleaned up. The shop is extremely clean. The shop is within a small shopping center that has a Subway, Schoolsfirst credit Union and Chinese food place inside. Ample parking but it looks like it can get filled up pretty quickly. Didn't have to wait long to get seen. I do recommend to call and make an appointment! The hubby and I will definitely be making this or regular go to shop for our mani/pedi needs. High recommend!! read more

Amazing work I love my nails. The time spent on them was super quick and done with care. I definitely recommend anyone to come read more

Amazing work I love my nails. The time spent on them was super quick and done with care. I definitely recommend anyone to come read more

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Kim? Kim who? Let me tell you what coming to Kim is worth...She is worth 4-freeways, 35-miles, 1.5 hours in bumper to bumper traffic on a Friday afternoon. I met Kim 10-years ago when she was at the Puente Hills Mall. I lost track of her for a while and found her by luck at Stonewood Mall. Then to my devastation they moved location & lost I her again. One day, I found an old business card of her's with her handwriting phone number. I decided to dial the number and Kim answered! She gave me the address to their new location. Kim is friendly, professional, and simply the best at whichever service you request. read more

This nail shop is amazing!! I have been going to Kim for 25 years! I follow her wherever she goes. The waxing there is the best. I have traveled all over the country and can't find anyone who is as good as Kim. The shop is clean and affordable. All the staff are good. Being a nurse, I watch the sanitary conditions closely. Excel is following all the necessary protocols to keep the customers safe. My nails and toes last forever. I highly recommend this shop. You can get your nails, waxing, and facials all in one spot!! Parking is also good. I love EXCEL nails!! read more

I get my hair done by this salon every 5 months and they do a great job. Another salon tried to talk me into a perm. My hair is extremely fine and they were honest about it. I highly recommend this place read more

This is a great place with good people. Service I have used are acrylic nails, pedicure, bikini wax, and under arm wax. All these services are great and I always have a good experience when I visit, I have gone other places but always come back. read more

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Kim was very accommodating for all of my beauty needs. She was fast, efficient, and very kind. I would highly recommend this establishment and I will be returning for my next fill! read more

Got en eyelash perm and gel manicure yesterday. Amazing service! They offer full service beauty including wax, hair salon, and facials. read more

Excel Salon & Nails Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - Downey, California

I love this salon and the owners, Kim and Peter. The salon offers many services. I have my face waxed there, my nails done, my hair dyed and of course my pedicures. The quality of work is exceptional. Kim and Peter are wonderful. read more

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First off I have never been to a salon that has welcomed me and my daughter with a friendly smile until I came to excel there all so friendly and have so much patients Kim Is my go to person she always make sure I go home happy I get my nails done my pedicure ,eyebrow wax and my Brazilian wax too everything so perfect and she makes me feel so comfortable Peter I love the way he does hair he has put extensions and colored my hair and to even tell u he styles beautiful!! I'm forever greatful with this place and I wouldn't trade it for any other place so Kim ,Peter and staff thank u for your hard work and patients read more

Excel Salon & Nails Spa - Beautiful nails with design - Hair Salons Near Me - Downey, California

First off, they are always so welcoming especially Kim. She has been doing my nails for months and she's the first person I've gotten a Brazilian wax from. She is a ninja when it comes to waxing and with nails she's never afraid of any designs I show her. I highly recommend coming here for nails and waxing! :) read more

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I went into the salon they had one person they were working on I started my nails and I showed the lady a picture of what I wanted and I noticed that it wasn't going how I liked it so I was very vocal but nice ! Then guy starts working on my toes and it doesn't seem like he knows what he's doing because you can hear the lady that's doing my nails kind of guiding him but you can hear the frustration and her foreign language. I then tell them at this point to just finish because I'm not happy with the service and I just want to leave she insisted on fixing it which I had already been there for a very long time I figured since she was taking her time that my nails were going to come out nice but they came out like if she was rushing. I told her what I didn't like I saw bubbles scratches on the nail you could still see my actual nail I then told her at a point to just paint the whole nail green and she didn't do it because she wanted to fix it a certain way which looked hideous I then went to the manager when I wanted to pay and explain to him that I was not happy that I wasn't going to pay that much of them out but I still would pay some service he ended up charging me the whole thing there was two customers in there I stated I'm not usually the type to be this way but after voicing myself and not being hurt I was very upset then the guy that gave me my pedicure ended up giving me all the supplies that he used for my pedicure pretty much like the filer and something else I left it there I wasn't going to take it that was ridiculous She then tried to explain as I was walking out that she would fix it right now she had time but she was doing another persons nails so basically I would've had to wait until she was done so she can fix it they didn't seem to really care or acknowledge why I was upset they seemed very nonchalant about it and I definitely will not be going there I hope that video that I posted is useful horrible $115 for horrible service !!!! read more

Omg these ladies are sweet, friendly, and do a really great work. Like someone stated above, being here may take a minute but it's well worth it. Amazing work you won't regret it! read more

Nail technician left my nails incomplete to cut another man's hair. I was never told that he was leaving and would not be returning. I left with an unfinished service. I will not be returning. read more

i have been going with her since my freshman year of high school, i'm 19 now. the owner used to be located at stonewood mall. the new location is so much nicer! she is so nice and funny. good prices too! (: kim is the best! i attached some pictures of the sets i have got from her! read more

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Kim dose the best Job do a Brazilian wax! She also dose great nails!! I would highly recommend going to see her!!

I'm so disappointed in this place! I went in to get the works for my pedi the man kept my feet out of the water the whole time and I had to ask for my chair to be turned on twice. Then he wasn't even doing the basics for the pedicure he wasn't getting the dead skin and I had a lot because it had been Over two months since I had a pedi. He seemed new and inexperienced at his job. I had to make him stop after he replaced my fake toenail because it was taking to long and I didn't enjoy the service and I wasn't about to pay for the works and I'm not getting the works treatment! Please make sure your employees are skilled and know their job. read more

Prices are to high for the type of work they do not to mention that it's not sanitary they don't disinfect after ever customer and not only that but they girl that did my pedi dropped some of the cool gel that n the water so she went back to get more and never took off her dirty gloves that she was using on me. That's very disappointing to see. Stay away I will never go back so disappointed read more

It took me a long time to find a nail salon that I was comfortable with. I love coming to Kim! She has excellent customer service and is the sweetest person. She cares about her customers and their needs. I will definitely continue to come here. read more

Kim is the best!! Very attentive and most importantly neat! I had a great first experience and will be back. I've already recommended this place to a few people! read more

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Always love my nails from here! Kim is the best! And the pedicures always come out good. read more

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I got a pedicure with a callus removal and a regular manicure (no color on both) done today. The man working on my mani did a great job, but my pedi! The whole pedicure process was well until she got the callus remover part, she scrub the bottom of my feet, but she also scrub the top of my feet? She scratch my skin with the filer, at the moment I didn't feel it, until after I left the salon I felt this burning sensation on my feet's. And the prices are ridiculously high $37! For a pedicure with a callus remover NO COLOR and a regular manicure NO COLOR! $37!!! HA NEVER AGAIN! read more

I love the mani pedis but went a step further and had Peter color and cut my hair. I am not easy to please but walked away oh so happy! He did a great job! read more

I've been waxing, and getting fills here for a couple years. I was always terrified of waxing but Kim is quick and it wasn't so bad after all. The new location definitely has more color selections, however, I prefer the color changing gel polishes. They take their time with each customer so if you're in a rush, this isn't the place for you. When I come here, it's a chance to escape for a while and get pampered. Kim and Peter are nice and Peter is excellent at designs- if you show it to him, he can do it. read more

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Kim does a great job. She does exactly what I want every time. Never changing nail techs (-:

I have been coming to Kim for years for waxes, she is very good in what she does. She also explains to you what she is doing and about the aftercare every time. As an African American it is very hard to find someone who can wax curly hair but she does it efficiently and fast. I definitely recommend only coming here for any of your wax needs. read more

Peter does a great job with my hair: color, cut & highlights. I've also had Cherrywood hair. Very laid back and you can relax.

Love this place....kim is the best, she is the wax ninja..she makes sure everything is super clean before she lets you go. Always makes you feel comfortable and quick. Definitely coming back read more