I've been wanting to take off my Gel X nails for a while, and I'm so glad I found Gelly Bar. Angel truly understood what I wanted--growing out my natural nails while still keeping them looking clean and polished. She was super detailed, asking about shape (oval vs. almond), length, and exactly how I wanted them. The result came out even better than I expected! They also have a great selection of colors for that natural look. Highly recommend if you're transitioning away from Gel X and want your real nails to look amazing. I'll definitely be back! -K (I share the account with my Hubby) read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

I love this nail salon! This was my second visit (my first was at their old location), and I brought my sister to treat her for her birthday. Phoebe, the owner, did my nails and she's the absolute sweetest. She checked in on me throughout the appointment to make sure I was comfortable and happy with everything, and she really took her time prepping my nails. My cuticles looked so clean - she even buffed my CALLOUSES :'). I'm obsessed with the design she did! She really listened to what I wanted and added her own suggestions, which turned out so cute. The appointment took a while (as they usually do), but they had a movie playing and I was highly invested, so time flew by! My sister also LOVED her nails, Olivia did an amazing job on hers! This will definitely be my go-to salon. Thank you so much, Phoebe! :) read more

This review is for Stephanie! Although I asked for a simple design (pink chrome on natural nails), she really took her time to make sure every step of the procedure was done perfectly. It's been almost two weeks since I got them done, and they are still holding very well with no issue and I love looking at them every time! Will return 100%. read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Pink chrome on natural nails, 3 weeks later - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

Look at that nail retention! 5 1/2 weeks of my gelx nails never breaking up with my natural nails! I'm very cautious with who I allow to work on my natural nails because of previous bad experiences. My intuition was telling me that Gelly Bar is the nail salon to go to and as well as their art work. Look! I was right! I'm happy to have made that appointment with Christie! Christie was precise and caring. Throughout my appointment and every step, she asked for my opinion and critiques. I sincerely appreciate her. Not to mention, she made me feel comfortable and provided me with a beverage. read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - 5 1/2 weeks nail retention - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

Updated Review: Due to my previous review, Phoebe from Gelly Bar Nail Studio had reached out apologizing for the negative experience I had when I had gotten my nails done. I was unaware that they offer a 10-day guarantee for any nail set and if I had known, I would have definitely gone back and got my nails retouched. Due to the length of time; instead she had offered me a free gel manicure with a cat eye design as a makeup service or a $50 refund. I went ahead and accepted the refund as their nail salon is a little bit far from me, but I truly appreciated her kind gesture. It really seems that they care for each and every one of their customers considering that they did their best to makeup for my negative experience. I really did appreciate Phoebe reaching out to me as it shows her professionalism and care for the business. Due to their customer service, I'm sure one day I'll definitely give Gelly Bar Nail Studio a second try when I'm out in their direction! Again, I truly did love my design and it came out super cute so I'd love to have similar nails again. :) read more

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I randomly found Gelly Bar on yelp and I could not be happier! This is hands down the best nail salon I've ever been to! Amy was so thorough and meticulous with my nails. I could really tell she cared about how the nails looked and how comfortable I was! Everyone in the salon was so polite and it was very comfortable (great ac and they had a movie playing!) I highly recommend this place! I will definitely be coming back :^) read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - gel blush nails with star design! done by amy :^) - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

This review is long overdue as I've been going to Gelly for the past year, and I plan to keep coming back for as long as I can! The service here is consistent and absolutely worth highlighting. I originally discovered Gelly through Instagram, and as someone who's pretty particular about their nails, I'm so happy to have finally found my go to spot. The team is clearly well-trained across all services. I only get hard gel, and every technician I've seen delivers the same high quality each time, always exceeding my expectations! Also, a fun little bonus: they always have a random movie playing, and somehow i'm hooked every time. It's such a cozy and welcoming experience from start to finish. read more

I came here for a gel manicure with cat eye design. Christie did my nails and she was very meticulous and detailed. She trimmed my cuticles carefully and I noticed when she applied the gel builder she made sure to cover the full nail. I've been to some places where they are moving so fast, they miss covering the full nail. She constantly checked if I was doing okay and wanted any adjustments. My nails look amazing for my friend's wedding! I would definitely come back. I paid total $70 for gel nails with cat eye design. There was a $30 deposit when booking the appointment. read more

I honestly wish I could give more than five stars! I've been coming to this nail salon for about 4-5 visits now and it's been a great experience every single time. Coco is go-to, and she is absolutely amazing. She is patient , incredibly talented and takes so much pride in her work. I usually show her pics and she gets it spot on without missing a detail. Her attention to detail is next level. I always get Gel-X extensions, and they last me a solid 4 to 5 weeks honestly, they'd probably last even longer if I didn't come in for a fresh set! That kind of longevity says a lot about the quality of her work and the products that they use. The salon itself is clean, quiet and super relaxing. They usually have a movie playing, which I really appreciate such a nice little touch that makes the whole experience even better. Compared to other salons that can be always near chaotic, this one is calm and peaceful, which makes all the difference. All the ladies there seem to do amazing work from what I've seen, and everyone is always really friendly and welcoming. Bonus points for the location it's in a plaza with tons of parking so getting in and out is always easy. I highly, highly recommend Gelly Bar Nail Studio if you're looking for top tier nails in a quiet and professional setting. read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Nails by Coco (short almond, gel-x extensions, cat eye) - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

My go to nails place hands down. I've moved back and forth from IE, LA, and OC and will travel to Phoebe no matter what. She really is an artist and great business owner who cares about the quality she puts out. Highly highly recommend for anyone who's looking to grow their natural nails or just anyone else who loves a good gel x manicure. read more

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This is what i got from Stephanie Zhang yesterday！I'm absolutely in love with my new manicure！With Halloween right around the corner，i knew i needed a color that was festive and chic，and i decided on a gorgeous pumpkin orange. Let me tell you， it was the perfect choice！ Stephanie did an incredible job！If you are looking for a manicure that seamlessly blend with your usual style, you need to see Stephanie Zhang！！！ Amazing shade！ read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Perfect Pumpkin Spice Mani for Spooky Season！ - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

I continue to be a loyal client at Gelly bar. New team members continue to show detail, skill and artistic work read more

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It's my second time coming here and I'm even happier than the first time. This time, Phoebe was my artist and she is really good! I had a detailed design and she did an amazing job. She's very skilled and knows many techniques! Phoebe put a lot of thought into my design and she made so many beautiful, small details. These are my favorite nails I have had in years!!! She's also very caring and considerate of the customer + very patient. My camera can't capture all the details and just how pretty they are :( They look like an art piece. I have tried many nail salons in cali and I think this is the best one. I will only come here in the future and I recommend other people to give it a try too. I am very very happy and I showed my mom the design too, she also liked it read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

I was able to make an appointment to fix the lifting and Phoebe did a great job addressing my concerns. I haven't had any other issues since and have gotten so many compliments on my nail. Definitely interested in trying them again and hopefully no issues the second time. I really liked their designs and the store was very clean. read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

Had a facial Pro Target Treatment today with Vivi. They used Dermalogica skincare line and it was amazing! Vivi was so gentle and her voice was so soothing. It felt like live ASMR. So calming and relaxing. And they even provided leg massage machine. Vivi made sure to tell me every step that she was doing which made me less anxious. But I would say the chemical peel was definitely the most painful part of the whole process but its a peel of course its gonna hurt. After that I nearly fell asleep. Thank you Vivi! There's a promotion going on so ask them about that! Oh and I got sample gifts afterwards ^^ read more

Amazing experience! The staff was super friendly and attentive. The quality of the nail art and service was excellent, and the studio vibe was relaxing and clean. Definitely coming back again -- highly recommend! read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Space design - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

Made appt for their promotional facial with ViVi. She took her time and facial was very relaxing. My skin felt nourished and healthy afterwards. I would definitely come back. read more

I've always been a fan of Gelly Nail Salon, and now that they're offering facials, it's even better! I had a facial with Vivi and it was amazing--so relaxing and super informative. She explained everything clearly and made the whole experience feel personalized. My skin is left looking and feeling so refreshed. Will be recommending to my friends and family. :) Love that I can now stop in for both nails and a facial all in one place! read more

Okay, I've been coming here for 2 years and I've never, ever been disappointed. PARKING: Parking is either street or in the small plaza it's connected to. The nail salon is sort of hidden, it's facing the street but you'll see a sign leading to it. It's not in the main part of the plaza. SEATING: There's about 3 nail techs here but there's room to be comfortable. The most people that I've seen with myself included are 6 people, so 3 clients with their respective nail tech. The TV is always on with something fun. I've watched so many interesting movies here. SERVICE: I am so unbelievably lucky to have found this place! I'm so lucky to have Coco as my nail tech because she does wonders. The ideas I present to her always come out looking just like the inspiration picture but better! She always gives me sparkling water. She always asks if the colors are okay and if I like the way it's all going. Coco always takes her time with me and never makes me feel like I'm just another customer. I feel like this is also the motto with the other nail techs here as well. They want their work to represent their salon. It's definitely represented by the end of the appointment with beautiful nails. The salon is upfront with their pricing and they always tell you what something costs. You can always ask beforehand what the design you want will cost. They also have set prices on some things such as French tip, ombre, etc etc, but I forgot to take a picture. I almost didn't want to write this review because I'm afraid Coco would get booked up even quicker. But if she does, I want all the success for her and this salon. The quality of Coco's work is so top notch. I browsed their IG for the other nail techs works as well and they are so talented as well. I highly recommend Coco and the salon for any nail work. OVERALL: I hope to continue my patronage for as long as they're open. Coco is phenomenal, and every visit with her is a joy! I just got my nails done today but I can't wait for the next time already! read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Done by Coco! Got so excited and had to take a quick pic right outside. She freehanded the hearts and everything!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

The quality, service, and vibe is UNBELIEVABLE. I did not get the names of the ladies who help me. From what I observed ALL THREE that were there today are great at what they do! - First, I booked my appointment same day and called in, the lady pick up INSTANTLY, I was not ready. They were able to squeeze me in at the end of the day. - Next, place is a hidden GEM. The lady who booked my appointment sent me a video on how to get to their business. When I walked in I saw that the room is cute and small, only 3 nail stations but is clean, not crowded, and comfy. The TV was playing a show, I was engaged the whole 2 hours! - THE QUALITY AND CARE IS WONDERFUL. I could tell that every nail tech that was there cared about their work and MADE SURE their clients are happy with the results. They constantly ask if everything looks okay. My nail tech offered to swatch 3 colors because I was conflicted on which color I wanted. - They had so many options, cute colors, nail extension lengths, and MANY CHROME OPTIONS. - Time: It didn't feel like I was being rushed (like in other nail salon places that accept walk-ins). They take their time and make sure to book appointments apart to allow sufficient time for each client. - TRANSPARENCY IN PRICING! They broke down how much everything costs before and after you get your nails done. They were so transparent on the pricing of everything! There are no hidden fees. Overall, the quality (of service and nail products) and care was way beyond my expectations. I was mind blown at the service that was provided to me. This is going to be my nail place, I am definitely coming back! PS: I'm sorry to the nail tech that I told that I would only share the nail pic to a friend. I just had to write this review because your service was so lovely! T-T read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Gel-x Extensions Length: XX-Small Color: GAOY #1300 WITH chrome - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

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Probably the best nail studio in the area! I don't have a set nail technician that I go to but all the ladies that I have gotten are skilled. The only down side is that my nails constantly break. I do gel polish on my natural nails and I'm not sure if they don't apply it thick enough but literally EVERY single time,at least one nail chips or breaks. It's frustrating cause I've spent so long to grow them out. I actually had to go back once because one broke off completely after 2 days. I'm able to bend my nails with the gel polish so I've asked them to put builder gel but again, the edges of my nail still chipped because it wasn't applied properly. Two nails chipped this time around When I get them done in Korea they apply enough layers so my nails just grow out without chipping or breaking but it does feel much thicker. I'll continue to go back but will just have to let the technician know my concerns! read more

Let me preface this by saying I typically keep my nails natural. I rarely ever paint them. I decided to splurge and take a chance. My nail artist was Coco. I showed her a picture of what I wanted. She was very detailed and checked with me at every stage of the process to make sure I liked it. I absolutely love how my nails turned out! The studio was very quaint and quiet. They did have the TV on in the background, but the volume was not that loud. It was very calming and peaceful. Coco didn't talk much, but neither did I. I just wanted to sit back and relax, which is exactly what I did. I think the price is very fair for a luxury service and the type of work that they do. read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Cats eye and chrome nail art - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

Great to know that now I can do two things in one place facial was so pleasant and relaxing. Vivian was so good with her hands and make me sleep like a baby highly recommended in my nails. They're always standing. They always understand why we want. Thank you so much. read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Beautiful natural nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

Christie did an incredible job and she was so sweet. I showed her the picture and she nailed it and put in so much detailed effort into the tiny crystals. Will def be coming here as my regular nail place from now on! read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Chrome design with gems - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

I have been getting my nails done every month at Gelly Bar for over 3 years now! Always stuck with Coco, she's the best! Very attentive, takes her time creating the nail art, and is gentle on my nails. Never had any lifting from doing gel-x extensions and hard gel on natural nails. Phoebe and all the ladies are all very sweet too. I love the place because it's clean, calm, and simple. My nails will continue to be taken care of at Gelly Bar. read more

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The facial services were wonderful! I took part in the promotion they had going on. Vivi was very friendly and knowledgeable. The products she used were top notch and at the end she gave me some dermalogica samples to take home. Before the facial, she explained the whole process to me and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. The warm back towel and hot stones at the end were a nice touch. I would definitely recommend coming here for a facial. read more

This place is amazing. Friendly staff and great services. I love they heated table and leg massager read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

First of all, I want to say thank you to Coco for her hard work and respecting my request. She did her best and I think my nails are still cute regardless. The nails were a 10/10 but I'm taking off 2 stars for communication and service. I want to love this place so bad, I'm even nervous writing this review. But I'm not so sure if I feel comfortable coming in the salon ... maybe I am not a match for this salon. :( This is my first time getting my nails done ever in a salon, so excuse me if I sounded a little ignorant. I came in with my bestie to the salon, the salon let me know that my bestie's nail tech wouldn't make it today so Phoebe would cover. Love the professionalism! The salon was clean, cute, bright, and cozy. I came in with a positive attitude, with a lot of photos. Maybe the way I explained things was difficult but thinking back, I feel like I could have had a better experience and the vibe could have been more friendly.. I asked for a drawing of Pikachu on my thumbs and did my best to explain what I wanted. I can tell from her face that there was a little bit of a language barrier? Or maybe she didn't understand? Not sure... but I provided pictures of the Pikachu I wanted and pictures of rest of the nail set that I wanted. As the nail techs were doing our nails, my bestie and I were watching the movie they provided. It was then when Coco said something to Phoebe in Chinese, I couldn't hear it all but we both clearly heard "Pikachu ... (something I couldn't hear) ... so specific (I didn't hear the rest)." This is when I felt SUPER discouraged. I feel like if she wasn't comfortable with doing it, I wish she just told me. I had plenty of photos and I was willing to have something else done. I can understand a little bit of Chinese so I responded back in Chinese saying that Pikachu is my favorite (Pikachu 最喜歡） to keep the mood light, but really, I was feeling very unwelcomed. She gave me 2 prices, one if she couldn't do the Pikachu and one if she did. This is my first time having my nails done, so maybe I should have just changed my mind altogether but the vibe was so tense that I just agreed - I didn't want to give her anymore problems about changing the whole set if she's already talking about what I wanted (in a negative way). But in my opinion, I didn't think it was fair that I was waiting anxiously whether she can do the Pikachu drawing until the end when I could have just gotten an answer and I could have referred to the other 20 photos on my phone instead.. having one nail off would have changed the entire request In the end, she did the nails well and was able to do what I asked but I noticed whenever I had questions throughout the session, I was ignored. Sometimes, Phoebe would answered them for me but I already felt that my experience wasn't answered with friendliness so when she was done, I just tried to leave immediately. The nails are cute, I feel like in the end I wanted to have one of the nails changed from the set but I was already too discouraged to say anything. I was prepared to pay $100ish, but having to pay more than that and to leave feeling unwelcomed wasn't my idea of a satisfying purchase. I want to like this place soooo bad, I even hesitated posting this review. But I have already reached out to the IG account to resolve my issues about the service and was left on read. I'm posting this now so people know what to expect, experience wise. Whenever I get a haircut or any service, I really value communication and a friendly vibe... I would have been fine if I had to explain what I wanted to someone else before proceeding or if I was told what I wanted was uncomfortable for the nail tech. I'm 50/50 about coming back, I honestly do want to come back because they do a great job but I'm feeling a little hurt after this experience read more

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Not happy with my experience. I specifically went to this nail salon after my cousin raved about it for years. I was done with regular gel as my nails were always breaking and very thin. I went here and Coco did my nails. None of the lengths or shape of each nail was even, making it growing at different lengths over time. Second, all my nails lifted and broke. I went in a second time so she could fix the lifting nails. She seemed upset, when she was the one who specifically told me to come back if there was any lifting. Third, even after all the fixes, I still experienced lifting. All of my friends made fun of my nails because they were so thick and hideous. I am glad everyone else has had lovely experiences, but unfortunately I did not. I really wanted to love this place but I spent too much money to end up disappointed...TWICE. read more

I had a great facial at Gelly Nail Bar's dermalogica! Great music, massage, facial and hot tea at the end! read more

Phoebe was so nice and helpful!!! She sent me a video on how to get to the salon since it is quite hidden in the shopping center. The inside is so cute and aesthetic!!!! As for my nails, they were done so cute and delicate. The picture I took doesn't do it justice. I gave her such a vague idea of what I wanted and she was able to make it so much better! She is so gentle and she didn't hurt me once. I generally only do my nails on special occasions. But maybe I can find more excuses to get them done. I loved it so much and Phoebe is so incredibly patient and lovely. read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Ombré with gold detail, pearls, shell and dried flowers by Phoebe. - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

I recently tried the new facial promotion at Gelly Nail Bar and had such a great experience! Vivi did my facial and she was so gentle and attentive the entire time. The facial itself was incredibly relaxing. The space was clean and cozy and I left feeling relaxed, refreshed and glowing. Vivi made sure to check in from time to time making sure I was comfortable or letting me know what she was doing next. I struggle from slight rosacea on my cheeks and right after, I could already see a noticeable improvement in the redness, which really impressed me. Perhaps next time I'd like to target more of my trouble areas such as my nose and chin. My only small suggestion would be to have the relaxing music turned up just a bit louder to help drown out some of the noise from outside, but that might just be a personal preference. Overall, I'm really happy with my experience and will definitely be coming back. I'm glad there's a place where I can knock out my nails and facial on the same day! read more

I want to say the quality of work and service has always been amazing by Christie! She's a sweet heart, I would give her 5/5 stars and I've been coming to her consistently. However, this review is for the lack of empathy from management. I honestly really loved this place until this one incident. I booked a last minute opening for the next morning the night before. The next day they confirmed the appointment, and within an hour from the confirmation, I told them I could no longer make it since I had to go to the ER for an emergency surgery. And guess what, they would not give me my deposit back or even let me reschedule! I even sent them a picture of my doctor's letter but they made no compromise to help save my $30 deposit. I understand that there is a cancellation policy but I couldn't believe that I had to stress over saving my deposit while I was dying and going in for an emergency surgery. I was really disappointed in the lack of empathy and compromise. The only thing that was offered was a 10% off next appointment... So just know before booking this place, whether you are dying or have any sort of unexpected life circumstances, you will not be getting your deposit back. read more

I did the cat-eye/facial promotion with Angel and Vivi! Both were super attentive and did a great job. Angel helped in finding my nail color when they didn't have the exact match and was very detailed with what I wanted. Vivi was very gentle and relaxing and definitely had me falling asleep a couple times from how relaxed I was. Thank you!! read more

This is the only nail salon that I go to in SoCal! I've been to many other nail salons but the artists at Gelly Bar are so talented and prices are very reasonable. Because this nail salon is so popular, make sure to book at least 3-4 weeks in advance, especially if you want a weekend time slot (no walk-ins). A deposit is required to book an appointment and that amount goes toward the final cost. Phoebe is my go-to artist and she always makes sure that I'm comfortable throughout the process. I've asked her to do my nails for almost 6 months now. Recently, I asked her to do my wedding nails and I love how elegant they turned out! They lasted for almost 1 month and no chipping/lifting at all. I would highly recommend this nail salon to anyone! read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - My wedding nails: french tip chrome by Phoebe - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

I've been coming here to get builder gel and Angel gets me right every time. Love the attention to detail and price is right. Highly recommend. read more

I came here because my friend paid for my birthday nails and I already go to this spot to get my lashes done (different company but same building). I got Phoebe and it was the best nail salon experience I've EVER had. I got a chrome hearts vibe design. Very gentle, attentive, communicative, and they took their time to make sure you really loved your nails. I highly recommend going here!!! I will definitely be back for special occasions. Worth every penny. Thank you!!! read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

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I'm so glad I took a chance and went with Gelly Bar. Mia was so meticulous and detailed, this is the cleanest mani I have had in a long time. Even the shape is perfect to me. I will definitely come back! read more

Gelly Bar Nail Studio - Structure mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut, California

Pheobe reached out to let me know that there was a miscommunication regarding the pricing and was able to offer me a credit for the next time I came back, or a partial refund. I chose the credit because I do think the quality of the nails/art is great and wanted to give them another chance. I was booked with Pheobe this time, and she was wonderful! Nails looked AMAZING (they were my wedding nails so she took her time to ensure they were perfect.) Pricing was much more reasonable for what I got this time and Pheobe is so personable and kind. Overall my experience was much improved, and I appreciate Pheobe taking the time to make things right! read more

I have to leave an updated review. I first came to Mia in May 2024. I have always been a chronic nail biter but my wedding is in October so I needed help. It's been months and my nails are healthy and have grown so much since that first appointment! I have now been coming every 4 weeks and she does an amazing job every time. I attached photos of my nails from May and now August and the difference is huge! read more