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    Frances Nails and Spa

    4.2 (169 reviews)
    InexpensiveNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Frances Nails and Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Overflowing clear coat on the sides, onto cuticle, and under nails taken 2 days after gel manicure
    Monica S.

    Ladies, I am SO disappointed and need to share my experience. I wanted to get gel nails done before a one week trip to Europe and went to Frances Nails and Spa the day before my flight - figured the location was great and the yelp reviews were good. What a mistake. During my gel manicure, I noticed that each coat was getting a little sloppy, maybe because of the other clients starting to trickle in but who knows. I would point it out to my manicurist and she would say that she would fix it at the end? We get to the final clear coat and she gets the coating all over my cuticles and beneath the nails. I ask her to fix it because it is all over - she tells me it will go away after I wash my hands.... I'm not a dummy and know that it doesn't work like that. After some back and forth I just deal with it and tell myself that I just need this to last one week and get ready for my trip. Attached are the photos of what my nails looked like on my FIRST day of my trip (day 2 of my gel manicure). The overflowing final clear coat was separating from my nail and my cuticles are getting WRECKED from being pulled by the gel coat. Not only did my nails look absolutely terrible on my vacation, but my cuticles are ripped and raw. Terrible experience I hope to never have again!

    Horribly stubby uneven job.
    Elle L.

    Very shady and sketchy business practices. Spoke in Vietnamese the whole entire time. Charged me $25 when it was clearly posted on the board that it was $20. When I inquired they discussed amongst themselves in Vietnamese for a while before he mustered an excuse for the extra charge "because your nails are long." My nails are no longer than anyone else that was getting or have gotten nails done here. After some more Vietnamese discussion they didn't really want to solve the problem of the over charge so I left with $5 overcharge and $5 undeserved tip. They didn't say anything during the appointment about an extra charge and brazenly over charged me and wasn't going to say anything until I inquired. Don't support businesses like this, there are perfectly legitimate businesses that don't scam their clients in the area that do better jobs.

    Stacey D.

    My friend Tanya made us a 12pm nail appt for a Friday. They took us on time which is awesome. I had Daniel for my gel mani. He paid very close attention to what he was doing and my mani came out awesome. He was really nice too. I'll definitely be back. *tip: there's parking in the lot between this salon and the Thai restaurant.

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    Paige P.

    Went in for a pedicure with my boyfriend. The service was very awkward from the beginning but that's not what this review is about. Unfortunately they do not practice proper safety and sanitation procedures. The gentleman did not bother cleaning the bowl after my boyfriend finished his pedicure. There was one woman waiting to go after him and the man processed to fill up the bowl after merely rinsing. I even asked him what kind of disinfectant do they use to clean the bows and I quote his response, "I rinsed it water." I'm literally disgusted and promptly left. I can't believe I watched this happen. Smh.

    Rachel R.

    Very pleased with the service and price range of this nail salon in Manhattan Beach. Kathy did my manicure and pedicure and she was friendly and professional. Only 2 guests were allowed at the same time during COVID. I will definitely come back here to get my nails done in this area.

    Stephania S.

    Loved it! Great prices Fast Friendly staff Great variety of colors They prefer to get the tips on cash but it was ok to tip them with the debit card. Debit/credit accepted

    Charise C.

    Update: 2/7 2 stars The day before; I called and Made an appointment for a fill with gel. Right before we hung up the man commented to "be on time". I found that odd. Ok whatever. We get there 10min early. He calls me to come sit 15min AFTER my appointment time. Starts working on my fill. Then a woman walks in and says oh did you forget I had an appointment at noon? (My Appt was 1130am) all of a sudden he starts rushing on my fill. The gel application is horrible. It's funky, doesn't meet my cuticle, nor does it cover the edge of the nail. Super disappointed in my fill. I paid $30 for crap all because the dude double booked himself. Never again. Have been coming to Frances nails for the past year or so. I always make an appointment and come in on my lunch break. They are always so nice and accommodating. They do a great job and their prices are very reasonable! I always get a gel manicure and a regular pedicure. They have an abundance of gel colors! Love this place!

    My go to nail place. They are quick and efficient and super affordable. Gel polish change is only $17 and they file and cut if needed. Got both of my roommates to switch from their nail places to here, and they were not disappointed! Best husband wife duo!

    Fun nails for the holidays. Daniel never disappoints!
    Jenny C.

    I have been going to Daniel for my nails and Kathy for pedicures for almost 5 years and they never seems to disappoint! My nails always look perfect

    "Coffin"
    Ayrn T.

    Normally I'm VERY loyal to my nail salon, but I needed something in a pinch right before my company Christmas party. Took a chance on this place, &; a new nail shape "coffin". BEYOND Satisfied with both selections. I made an appointment during my lunch break, and was able to get a FULL SET &; pedicure. Ohhhh Daniel, you just might make me leave my current nail salon. I already miss your relaxing beautiful spa... See you in two weeks for my fill! Thanks again, they are beautiful.

    Note the exposed underlayer less than 24 hours after being done
    Rubana M.

    While I had a positive experience at the salon, I've never had a gel manicure of such low quality. I got chrome rose which required a hot pink under layer. In less than 24 hours, every single nail has hot pink exposed and 2 nails are chipped. I am forgiving of the random dents in the polish and the residual chrome glitter everywhere. For $30, the mani did not even make it to the next day. I am unable to go in today since they are closed. I will update as soon as I can contact them!

    Gel nails done perfectly!

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    7 years ago

    I only go to Frances for my nails. It's clean, fast, and affordable! They always do a great job

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    I love this nail salon!! They are so nice & always do a great job. Highly recommend 10/10

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    Review Highlights - Frances Nails and Spa

    I have been going to Daniel for my nails and Kathy for pedicures for almost 5 years and they never seems to disappoint!

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