Tiffany, gel x, freestyle. Love her down! Always does an amazing job, and aces the assignment when when given a vision! Super talented, able to do a lot of designs. Once you tell her your vibe, let her freestyle and watch her do her magic! read more

Gala Nail Salon - Gel x freestyle by Tiffany - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place and the staff ! They never disappoint me. :) I will forever keep coming here!!! read more

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The lady who did my manicure was not careful at all. Very rough and kept filing the side of my nails until it hurt and I pulled my hand away. A few days later the side of my nail were really hurting. Turns out her cuts caused an infection now my finger is swollen with pus coming out of the cut she left me. Waste of money considering this was my go to spot. So disappointed. read more

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I will never go back to this salon. Requested a pedicure and was cut to the point of bleeding Was not offered an apology however I was charged for the service I bleed for a bit and needless to say, my toe hurt for a day read more

The service was great but I got ripped off why did I pay $80 dollars for medium lengths nails! I was recommended by someone and they paid 90 for long nail with chrome??? Never again! read more

Gala Nail Salon - Medium length - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to this nail salon three times, and unfortunately, each visit has resulted in me leaving with an injury. I went in twice for pedicures, and during my first visit, the technician cut my cuticle so badly that it bled throughout the entire service. What made the situation worse was that she continued applying alcohol to the area, which was very painful, and didn't acknowledge or apologize until I pointed it out myself. On my most recent visit, I went in for a nail soak-off on my hands. The technician seemed rushed and ended up cutting my pinky during the process. At this point, I'm really disappointed and concerned about the lack of care and attention to safety. I shouldn't be leaving a nail appointment bleeding every time. read more

Gala Nail Salon - Cut on pinkie finger - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Today was my first time here and I'll be back! After coming on Yelp and reading the reviews I booked an appointment online for a mani and pedi with Han. She was fantastic! Very polite, detailed and gentle. I showed her an inspo pic for my mani since I wanted something very natural and she gave me exactly that. The salon itself was very clean and modern. I'm very picky about my nail techs but I was very satisfied with the service. Prices are also very reasonable. read more

I went in today bc my bday is coming up and I can't find any nail salons or techs that do duck nails but I remembered seeing a girl getting some when I was here last. They sent a 10% for my bday so i thought why not. They squeezed me in on thanksgiving day, at really late notice (less than 24 hours notice.) The girls who worked on my nails were so amazing and my nails look great. She was able to sculpt my nails with just plain coffin tips, seriously was so impressed with her acrylic skills. And they got everything done so fast which I appreciate as a homebody. The price even before my discount was VERY reasonable for the services received this visit. It's VERY clean, they don't have random weird polish brands they have the nice stuff, very friendly staff, and I'm really grateful that I gave it another chance bc they are soo close to my house and I've been going to nail techs in Long Beach and the valley which is just a pain. I also didn't think I saw the man who did my nails last time as I've also seen similar comments with experiences like mine mentioning him on all their lower reviews so hopefully they figured that out. 100% will be going back to visit. I also keep hearing about Tiffany and I think I met Tiffany today so if you can try to book with her!!!!!! She must be a big time nail tech. read more

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OMG TIFFANY IS HERE!!!! I saw this was a new nail spa... via Yelp!!! As I was going down the street near a church and chicken place...IYKYK a place where is very chaotic to say the least! This place is small and sweet! Bright and clean! It brings me peace and serenity when I just walked in. The front desk lady greeted me and asked me for my name to check my appointment. I was early and she offered me a pedicure... my intention was not to have one but I asked her if she had someone good and gentle. She said yes!! I took it. I got the Spa Gel $50 with Han (I hope I wrote her name right) super soft and gentle as I have Lupus my nails are very sensitive. She was amazing!!! This place is so peaceful and quiet.... The ladies that work here are very quiet and speak to you or don't speak at all. There is a great aroma that definitely help me relax... At 10am I see Tiffany walk in to this place!!!!!!!!! My eyes!! I felt like I was lost and now I was found! She saw me and greeted me as she was my nail tech at the other location and she cud not believe I was there. I was super happy! She did my nails and we tried something new.. the Cat Eye.. for the New Year... So happy I found her!! So happy to have a place that is still close to me with great ambiance. Prices are great! And if you need a coffee or tea.. the famous coffee shop is in the same shopping center. There is PLENTY of parking! Come and try it! I truly recommend this fresh new place! read more

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It was my first time trying this nail salon. I was excited as the place seemed clean and very modern. Everything was going well, when the nail tech (older women with glasses, didn't get her name) asked me what color I shared an inspiration photo of what I had in mind. She hesitated but then said she was able to do it. Everything was going well she cleaned my nails very well and refilled the acrylic very nicely. She then started painting my nails and I could already tell the design was not what I wanted, the lines were very crooked and not it. I was completely honest with her and told her I wasn't liking it and ask for her just to do french tip nails. The french tips were also not looking very promising they were too thick and crooked. I again was very transparent and informed her I was not liking how they were looking, she got very upset and said she didn't know what I was expecting. I asked her to just leave the french tip base color on all my nails and that was it. One of my nails broke that same day. Overall not terrible, but also not true to their clients. read more

Gala Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time and I will definitely be back. Mia and Han did a beautiful job on my hands and feet. Great vibes and great service. 5 stars! read more

Gala Nail Salon - First visit and I will definitely be back. Mia and Han did a beautiful job on my hands and feet. Great vibes and great service. 5 stars! - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been to this nail salon three times. The first two visits were great, I left happy with the service and results. However, my most recent experience was really disappointing and has made me decide not to return. I went in for a gel manicure, which cost $55 plus a $10 tip. While the price is already on the higher side, I was in and out extremely fast, no massage, no care, just rushed service. It honestly felt like they were just trying to get me out as quickly as possible. What's worse is that the gel manicure started chipping after only one week. I always get gel specifically because it's supposed to last longer, so this was really frustrating. For the price I paid, I expected way better quality and care. I used to really like this place, but sadly, I won't be coming back. read more

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We called on Saturday around 6pm to see if they can do a specific design. They were quick to respond and allowed us to come in around 6:30 to get a set done. It wasn't very busy and we got sat right away. The nail tech KIMMY was great! The owner was kind and gave us water bottles. It only took around 2.5 hours and it was $140. Service was great, everyone was nice, and store was clean! Will be coming back again. read more

Gala Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had to wait over 10 minutes to get a seat because it was extremely crowded which was fine I didn't mind waiting. But there was a party of 4/5 that had made appointments and they didn't have seating for them. Which to me is really messed up and that also means they don't know how to prioritize clients. I sat down ready to relax, instead my feet were treated horribly!! I also asked for their tropical package which was supposed to include a massage which I didn't get, they also used a cheese grater to clean your feet which should never be used! The girl who did my feet was so rough, she cut my toes with the drill, I was charged $65 dollars for bad service and cuts on my feet, and on top of it I still left a tip. I wanted a place to relax and unwind from a long drive to Los Angeles from Fresno and I definitely did not get that. Instead there was a huge dog inside with a customer, there were customers on their cellphones face timing and having full blown conversations. It wasn't relaxing at all, and the parking to get here was horrible. I came because I saw the reviews were high but they are definitely wrong. I wouldn't recommend coming here. read more

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Love this nails place amazing make me feel relax is not loud and u don't feel like their talking about me love the girls read more

Gala Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time doing my manicure and pedicure! It was a great experience! The area was clean and the staff were friendly. The prices were great I paid for gel nails manicure and pedicure $70 without tip included ($35 each) Also they provided some water and gave me cuticle oil to take home. Highly recommend Han she was able to get my nails how I wanted and was gentle and took her time! I will definitely be returning and recommending! read more

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I just want to say this nail salon is one of the most unprofessional places I've ever been to. Not only are they rude but they lack common decency. I come here and everytime I return and choose to give it another try, I'm constantly being disappointed. Some give out certain kinds of treatment/information while the others are clueless. Everyone runs differently and that's ultimately infuriating. As nice as the place is and everything, they sure do not run by the same strict program. It's good to come once, but after that it's continuos disappointment. read more

I had high hopes for this salon after my first couple of visits, which were pleasant and left me satisfied with the results. Unfortunately, my most recent experiences have been incredibly disappointing, and I feel compelled to share what happened. The first issue I encountered was with inconsistent pricing. My initial visit included an ombré acrylic overlay manicure, which cost $50. When I returned for a color change--also ombré but without a new overlay--I was surprised to be charged $60. I didn't say anything at the time, assuming there might've been a misunderstanding. However, on my third visit, I was charged $70 for the exact same ombré style. When I asked why the price had increased again, I was told it was simply because it was "ombré"--which made no sense, since all my previous visits had been the same service. Despite the pricing confusion, I kept coming back because my nails still looked good. Sadly, my last visit completely changed that. The technician I was assigned to--Bill--was incredibly rude and unprofessional. From the moment I sat down, he acted like he didn't want to be there, and his demeanor toward me felt unnecessarily cold and uncomfortable. He was rough and careless, and during the appointment, he cut me, over-filed my nails, and ruined the shape I had worked so hard to maintain. I also politely asked him to clean underneath my nails, which is a reasonable request--and he scoffed at me like I had asked something absurd. What's worse is that he left me with uneven, painful nails and visible dirt underneath the acrylics. I was so upset I sat in my car and cried afterward. I've never been treated so poorly at a salon before, and it was heartbreaking considering how much time and care I've put into growing and maintaining my natural nails. I used to recommend this place and spend my money here regularly, but I will not be returning after this experience. It's incredibly disappointing to be treated this way at a business you've supported. Please be mindful of where you choose to spend your money--I don't take writing reviews like this lightly, but this experience genuinely hurt me. ****Update: As I sit here with my fingers burning and my nails visibly damaged, I can't stop thinking about how this has truly been the worst nail salon experience I've ever had. When I arrived, my natural nails were strong, healthy, and well-maintained--so much so that the front desk associate even complimented them, surprised to learn they were real. What followed felt not just careless, but almost intentional. The technician, Bill, was extremely rough, repeatedly slapping my hands and even tapping me with his filing tool, treating me more like a nuisance than a client. I left with disfigured, painful nails, and it honestly felt like I was being punished for something. The entire experience was disturbing--at moments it even felt targeted, as if he wanted to hurt or humiliate me. When I explained to the front desk how awful the service was, Bill walked over, grabbed my hand without consent, and began speaking loudly in another language. He claimed my nails looked this way because they "curve naturally," and this was the only way he could work with them. That explanation made no sense, especially considering how well-shaped they were when I arrived. He then went and sat down in a spa chair across the room and just glared at me while I tried to finish explaining my concerns. This entire situation has been nothing short of a nightmare. I've never felt so disrespected and mistreated at a place I willingly chose to support. I sincerely hope no one else has to go through what I did. read more

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Love them so far ! Been a few times ! It's great service and quick. They are very nice too ! Always accommodating

I had such a bad experience the old guy was so aggressive he kept telling me to relax my hand and pushing my hand to relax it. His work was so bad and it's so sad because I got there when they open 9:30am I was the only one there so he was not in a hurry to finish to do a bad work :( I asked for small size and then I realized he was doing medium size I told him and he ignored me like if he didn't understand English it's upsetting because I payed $100 for a simple nail no design to not being fully paint. read more

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I called right when they opened at 9:30 and they got me in. Originally was going to do a gel X fill but decided to change my shape and do a gel X full set. May had great attention to detail. And recommended the perfect color combo to give me a nude look I will be back. read more

Gala Nail Salon - Gel X full set almond nude pink - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've tried this place multiple times and tend to have a non relaxing experience. I made an appointment for a larger party over the phone for 12:30. I got there at 12:25 with my whole party and they did the nails of two walk-in girls who were together because, "they were here first" - defeats the purpose of the appointment but oh well. And then we didn't get seated until 12:50 and I was done with my pedi by 1:17. It felt rushed and the nails weren't anything special. Also, the young lady at the cashier was rude when it came to payment not believing I got regular and not gel and asked the nail tech as if I was lying. Also they drilled off regular nail polish as if it was gel. read more

I have been coming here for at least a year. Not the most amazing quality but prices are fair and the owners are very kind. Unfortunately, I got fungus from this place and won't be returning. I noticed my toe nail was opaque when my previous color was removed. When I asked the lady if that was normal and if she advised I take a break she said it was fine and that the discoloration was due to water. I've never had fungus so I took her word for it and stupidly didn't research further. She proceeded with the gel pedi. Came to my next appointment for a pedicure and color change 3 weeks later.. full blown fungal inf. Not sure if they aren't cleaning things properly or what but I have gone to them exclusively. This sucks. Taking meds for it now... read more

Warning: Dishonest Establishment!! So it seems your experience depends on the tech you get. The 2nd time I came, the nail tech did an ok job. I noticed that I was charged a bit more & my mani design was kinda crooked. But I was in a hurry, I was the last customer out & the tech's were patient when I couldn't decide on a color for my pedi, so I didn't mind. This time my nail tech was the older guy. I had to ask for hangnail/cuticle cleaning & nail filing/shaping despite the fact that I came in for a manicure. I was offered no water, got no hand massage or anything - nothing like the previous visits at all. He seemed annoyed that I wasn't there for a color fill and it wasn't even busy. To top it off, they were trying to charge me almost $20 more for a very simple design. So I asked for an explanation. The nail tech from visit #2 tried to convince me its what I was charged previously. But after they checked my payment history, the price was brought down & I was told "he'd honor the price this time". Nail tech #2, who was previously all smiles, didn't even bother to look up when I said goodbye. Now, less than a week later, I can see that his 'cleaning/manicure' left much to be desired. Save your money - go somewhere where the service doesn't get worse as the price increases. Back on the hunt for my goto. read more

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I go here frequently for a pedicure. I decided to go for a medi & pedi just 2 days ago. My nails are horrible. 1 nail have broken and I didn't hit it on anything. I didn't grab anything wrong. I happen to look down and my nail was freaking gone... 4 nails are chipped and it's gel nails. This was literally the next day. I paid $150 for this bullshit. This has never happened to me with any nail tech.. Both my big toes are chipped. I spent 2 hours at the shop. So there was no rushing. Just very bad work. I am on vacation at the Super Bowl and I have to go like this. I'm highly upset and annoyed.. also, I asked the nail tech before I sat in his chair. ARE YOU GOOD WITH DESIGNS? Bc I don't know what I want. So just show me what you can do. I'm leaving it to you. I'm down for whatever. When it was time for the polishing and design he ask me what I want. I'm like dude I told u I didn't have anything in mind. I asked you were u good with designing. I ended up getting this kiddie ass pink with a white heart. Boring and more boring. And I still tipped.. I will be calling to complain as soon as possible. I will never get my nails done here again. Just pedicure only. Hopefully she gets it right next time since this was a first for my regular tech. read more

Gala Nail Salon - Chipped nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Absolutely love my nails. Fast Service & exactly what i wanted will highly recommend Cindy for nails & pedi read more

Gala Nail Salon - Gel-x nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped in around 10 a.m. and was seated right away. Ellen was warm, friendly, and extremely professional. I had an acrylic soak off and opted for builder gel on my natural nails, and she did a fantastic job. The salon itself is spotless and has a relaxing vibe, with great music playing in the background. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Gala Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I visited the salon on 12/12 for my birthday nails. I am extremely disappointed by the service I received: 1 I dropped my sock and it was covered in nail dust. 2 I asked the man doing my nails multiple times to cut my cuticles and he completed it after he had finished my gel x. 3 He decided to cut his cuticle right after he finished my last thumb and still was holding my hand. To top it off he even made a joke about having to cut his cuticles too (disgusting). 4 His cart was so unorganized. read more

Horrible service I came in for the $50 pedicure with gel and ended up receiving the $30 service. Everything was rushed and I didn't even get the color I wanted. And to top it off the one who did my pedicure was very aggressive. I sat down the chair at 7: 15pm and I was out of the salon and paid for by 7:30.. mind you I had even told the lady I had ingrowns and she was very aggressive when she pulled my nail. Horrible service never coming back. My invoice number was #19781. read more

I wanted to like this place, and I tried a couple of times being that it was closest to my apartment. However, I began to notice that certain techs DON'T CLEAN or open new packs for their tools. Maybe it's not a requirement of theirs? But it should be. I witnessed Bill (who has an extremely cold and passive aggressive demeanor) jump from giving a pedi/mani to someone in the massage chair and proceeded to use the same tools on someone else. This has also happened to me once. I've also witnessed him be extremely rude to other patrons. Does he do decent work? Yeah, sure. But it doesn't give him the right to be dismissive of what people are asking for in a service. Being that he was the most decent nail tech I tried there and the convenience of it being close by, I've had the most interaction with him and it was not always pleasant. I didn't take photos of all the sets I've had done here, but I am attaching an "almond" gel set with airbrush that was done by Kelly for which I was charged $73 and I had to go back the next day and have the nails reshaped. PRICING was a big issue for me due to its extreme inconsistency. Last time Tiffany did my nails, a hard gel that I normally got, and they charged me $10 for removal of THEIR previous work on top of some cherry red gel nails that cost $85. They claimed that was now a new fee. Sometimes hard gel would be $60 and other times it reached $100, NO DESIGNS, just a simple color and MAYBE a chrome finish. Tried airbrush once and that didn't work out, which you can see in the photos. Today, I went into have their work removed and now it's $15 to remove?? So I ended up paying $30 to have the work removed off my hands and feet. Half of the gel had already came off my toes and I was still charged full price. Sometimes I would ask for a price ahead of time and a random front desk worker would say "Thats for the nail tech to decide." The entire experience began to feel extremely scammy. I will not be returning anymore and I don't recommend it. Giving this place 2 stars because though I did get one or two good sets here, the overall service was subpar. read more

Gala Nail Salon - The actual set I got - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Date of visit: 7/28 | Service: Pedicure (no polish) I got to the salon at 5:57 PM and left at 6:47 PM. I went in for a simple pedicure--no polish, just a cleanup and help with an ingrown. I was told there was no wait and asked to sit on the side. A few minutes later, another woman walked in asking for a gel pedicure and was seated and attended to immediately. I said, "Excuse me, I got here before her," and still waited 35 minutes before anyone helped me. I had to speak up again just to finally be seen. When I was finally helped by a tech named Helen, she did a 15-minute rushed pedicure. I clearly explained that I didn't want polish but wanted focus on cleaning an ingrown, and she didn't even address it. The service was poor, felt careless, and still cost $30--plus they asked for a tip. To make matters worse, while I was there, a customer was arguing with staff about a 10% off coupon. The message sent to her didn't say anything about being for new customers only, but the salon refused to honor it unless they removed her nail design--after the service was already done. They even called a manager on the phone in front of her to argue about the discount. Extremely unprofessional and uncomfortable to witness. Overall: Not worth the money, the wait, or the disrespect. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else. read more

Gala Nail Salon - The service - Nail Salons Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I requested Tiffany for an appointment for a Gel Pedicure. I chose Tiffany because I saw reviews saying she was a solid choice. At first I thought things would be good and I was super friendly, but the lady who was doing my toes (Idk if this is actually Tiffany) was super weird and rude. I showed her my inspo picture and she laughed in my face. Then I asked if she didn't like it and she said "it's what you want! i'll do it" and laughed again. I asked why she was being shady and she just smiled and looked down. During my service she nipped two of my toes and I jumped because it hurt and she continued without saying sorry and was rough on my toes, buffing my skin and hurting me multiple times. I told her my toe nails were thin from pedicures that used drills and she said "it's fine" and drilled them some more. She never cleaned my two toes that had raw blood on the sides from where her nippers cut me. She forgot to do the french on the big toe and I reminder her after she painted it all white and she laughed at me and said it's my fault for not saying something.. which i just did say something? so idk. weird vibes. When she placed the two gems on my big toes she used a bunch of gel which cured a yellow color?.. it was weird. I had to go back in after leaving because the thick glob was still wet and got fuzzy stuff stuck to it after I got in the car. An upside was the cost, it came out to $60 which is reasonable. I just wish I had a better experience with the lady because I was really excited to get this done and I was more than friendly :( read more

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No nail techs there worst experience I can't never seem to find a legit nail tech where you don't have to tell them how to do their job that's the worst feeling ever I hate being that person just cus you don't know how to do your own job smh never again will I go there sorry I even gave a $35 dollar tip half for both it's the worst place worst feeling ever never again sorry just cus they tried to fix the issue but not worth the price. read more

The staff was very nice overall. I went in for a simple design (light pink with chrome) and showed a reference photo, asking for a similar length and color but without the gems. While the technician did shorten the nails slightly, he seemed to have an attitude when I asked for adjustments, which made the experience a bit uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I still left with nails that were much longer than I wanted, and the polish was smudged. The service itself was disappointing, especially given how simple the request was. read more

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I really wanted to like this place Gala Nail Salon is absolutely beautiful on the outside. The aesthetic is modern, clean, and high-end. Unfortunately, that's where the luxury experience ended. My mother came in for a very basic service, and not only was she dismissed, but she was made to feel unimportant and profiled. She left feeling hurt and disrespected. It was extremely disappointing, especially considering how simple her request was. Helen, the technician who helped her, was passive-aggressive, dismissive, and completely lacked professionalism. While every technician is different, our experience with her was unacceptable. To make matters worse, we were not the only ones facing issues during our visit. We saw other guests having similar negative experiences, which says a lot about the consistency or lack thereof of the service. Sadly, this reflects the kind of transactional and entitled service that has pushed many away from traditional nail salons. There also seemed to be questionable sanitation practices, which is another huge concern. Tools and equipment should be properly sanitized, period. To the owner: Please take this as an opportunity to do better. Train your staff to meet the standard your salon's appearance promises. A luxury space should come with luxury service kind, respectful, and personalized care. People invest in places that make them feel seen, respected, and well taken care of. Isn't that the whole point of the beauty industry? No one should feel judged for not tipping after receiving poor service. If your team wants to be tipped, they need to earn it with excellent work and kindness not attitude and entitlement. If you're looking for top-tier, long-lasting results and a genuinely welcoming experience, I highly recommend Russian manicures and pedicures. Yes, they may be more expensive, but they're worth every penny. My nails last 4-5 weeks, and I'm never treated poorly. Happy to share more info for anyone looking to elevate their nail experience. You deserve to feel pampered and respected every single time. read more

Love this place! It's very nice, clean, and overall well kept. I've been there twice now. The first time I walked in on a whim almost at closing on a Friday. It was crowded but they got us in after a bit of a wait, with many apologies. This time I made an appointment and I was taken straight to a chair. They really take their time, are gentle, and thorough. I had Han both time for a pedicure. They are constantly checking to make sure you're comfortable and bring you water. read more

I came here months ago and it's been long overdue to writing this review. My first impression was how clean and well lit it was. I was gladly greeted by the receptionist, Liz who was very helpful and friendly. I came for a pedicure and Cammy, who did it for me was very gentle and sweet. Definitely will come back again for a manicure next time! read more

the staff here and so rude. attitude is also on 100 when trying to explain what you would like for your service. staff wants to argue back and forth rather than see where the customer is coming from. extremely unprofessional. will not be returning. read more

honestly after a week, i'm so disappointed on my nails. the thickness on my nails is ridiculous and the nail polish COMPLETELY fell off on its own on my right pinky toe. after a week? and my nails are starting to lift up already too. read more

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I don't frequent nail salons but I randomly decided to treat myself. I did make an appointment ahead of time and was seated immediately. It was still fairly busy on a Tuesday evening! Everyone here was so sweet and professional! I was surprised at how quickly and efficiently the nail artists worked. The salon itself was very clean and I loved the aesthetic. Everything about my experience was great but I think the best part of Gala is the customer service. The nail artists were all engaging and nice. I'll definitely be back! read more