I absolutely love gloss nail spa! My friend and I made a reservation day of for Monday afternoon and they were able to squeeze us in for some gel appointments. The entire process (gloss + design) took an hour and it was a really pleasant experience! We showed them the inspo photo of our nails and our nail techs got started right away (I believe I had Hana (?) and my friend Kaylee). Everything was super clean, though they didn't have the exact nail color I wanted (a sparkly orange for Halloween!). Hana (?) was extremely detailed with my nails and I was super happy with them. I paid $55+tip for gel nails with four designs and my friend $85+tip for hard gel with design on each finger. Expect us back for the winter holidays! read more

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One of the most awful experiences that I had. First of all they didn't let me to choose my nail polish normally, were rushing me, didn't give a possibility to really think and decide. They did super poor job in manicure, the nail polish cracked on the second day, my nails were never look so bad. The shape, the manicure, the way she put on polish, awful, not worth a price. The workers cannot speak proper English and also gossiping between each other, which is making staying there absolutely disgusting read more

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I dont usually write reviews, but I had to this time. I highly recommend Diana! She does my Gel-X perfectly every time. I've never had such a great experience with my nails before. She's also fast, efficient, and really listens to what you want I would definitely recommend going to her! read more

Update: The reason why I'm even updating this is because after my Valentine's Day nails fiasco, the manager did reach out and tried to fix it by giving me a week to come back and have my nails redone. Unfortunately, I was unable to do so for a number of reasons. Also, my most recent visit is telling me that I need to stick to the techs I trust or go back to my nail tech in another city. This past Monday (4/14), I came in after attempting to schedule an appointment and just decided to be a walk-in client. My nails upon entering looked atrocious because they had not been done in two months and two of my nails (both middle fingers) had hairline cracks on the side. I made sure to mention this when I checked in at the front desk and to my nail tech, Jane. Jane reassured me that it can be fixed since I was getting hard gel. Well today proved that was not the case. I noticed that the hairline crack on my middle finger on my left hand appeared again. I haven't done anything or used anything that would cause this. Immediately I called the salon to see what could be done. Only remedy I was offered was to come in and pay for the repair which would be cutting the nail more and replacing it with a gel-x tip for $5-$10. Now if this was a week or two later, that solution would make sense but for it to be less than 3 days, that doesn't sit well with me. For the extra $5-10+, I would be paying for the repair, I could've gotten an entire Gel-X set during my initial appointment on Monday. I'm a little disappointed about this but such is life. I'm going to try and wait until my next appointment and hope one of my usual nail techs is there to do my next set. read more

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Here for an emergency service, my hard gel nail that I got done here 2 weeks ago has completely broken. Not to mention the gel polish I paid extra for was chipping the very next day. This place has the longest wait times honestly. I called for availability in 45 minutes and they asked if I could make it an hour-- sure. I get there an hour later and they have me and 10 other people they told the same time, wait another hour for service! It's okay to say you're not available, but don't waste my time, it's been 2 hours! My nail is broken, it hurts, and I need it fixed, I could have gone somewhere else for the repair in that time. The vibe is nice and color options are unmatched so 2 stars f read more

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I got a Mani Pedi! Everything went really well, the staff is super nice, and detail oriented. Love this place. read more

Gloss Nail Spa - I got a regular Mani Pedi! I had a wonderful experience, they pay attention to detail and are very kind. - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

I'm so happy I found this nail salon! I work in jewelry so I have to have my nails right ALL the time but getting them done isn't always the most relaxing experience. I've tried many salons in Pasadena but this is the only one l've found (in my opinion) that is good quality work paired with a nice environment. I actually leave feeling like I did some self-care for myself, I feel good, I feel happy with my set. That's all thanks to the lovely, talented women who work at the salon and the environment they cultivate. I've found my nail spot and I recommend It! read more

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Great service and clean salon My nails turned out great and the prices are clear and very reasonable! read more

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My personal experience with Gloss, was a pleasant visit, but horrible outcome a month later. My toenails had turned brown and separated from the skin underneath ONLY where the hard gel was placed. I had to have another salon remove the gel and figure out what was going on. It is now 3 months later and I am still dealing with the aftermath of having to grow my toenails out from a very short nub or new growth connected to my nail bed. read more

This is my favorite nail salon - so much so that I drive out here from LA. The quality is always consistent, the services and polish selection are great and every nail tech is super friendly and sweet. I've done gel and regular manicures and regular pedicures numerous times and always leave feeling happy. Park in the garage across the street on Raymond and they validate! read more

So fast!!! Gorgeous nails, GelX, different design on every nail in 1hr 15 mins! Cute place, clean ! read more

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I would recommend this place for a pedicure but definitely not for a gel x manicure. I've never had a nail tech apply the nail extensions without doing any prep work EVER. I understand there's different ways of doing nails from salon to salon but some things just don't make sense. I think it was a really sloppy way for her to try to save time since she didn't end up cutting my cuticles at the end like she said she was going to & now my nails look bad 2 days later. Very disappointed read more

I've been coming here for about a year now, and everyone's always very nice and accommodating. I've gone to Kim a couple times and really enjoy her! Not only is she extremely talented, but she's also a really sweet human being! read more

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I really hate to write this review because I've been here several times, and my experiences have generally been good--not great, but solid. However, after today, I don't think I will return. I'll start with the positives: I love how clean this place is, and the vibe is cute and trendy. Unfortunately, the customer service was lacking. The two nail technicians I had today weren't the best. They chatted and gossiped throughout my whole service, and while I'm not the most talkative person, I felt it was rude that they made no effort to engage with me. Since it's meant to be a relaxing experience, hearing them talk the entire time was a bit annoying. Both technicians were quite rough during the service. The lady who did my nails accidentally cut me a few times with the drill, and the one who did my toes over-tweezed my cuticles to the point of pain. I was also not satisfied with the final outcome. I felt rushed when picking a color for my nails, and I sensed their impatience. Neither technician checked in with me to see if I was happy with the color, which I wasn't, but I didn't want to make a fuss. After leaving, I noticed some lumps in my nails, indicating that they didn't do a good job smoothing the polish. Lastly, when I went to check out, the final total was questionable. I asked them to verify how much I owed, and they discovered they had overcharged me by $20. If I hadn't asked, I would have paid the incorrect amount. Overall, I won't be returning, which is unfortunate since this has been my go-to salon since I moved here. read more

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Omg!!! I love this place!! Ruby & Joy are the business! & Amaris! Make the whole experience amazing!! Don't forget Tina works it out with making you feel welcomed and loved!!! As a business professional I need to feel and look good!! Hands & feet!!!! Leisasellsla.com read more

Best nail spa in LA area! My mom and I have bounced around many salons, but ever since we found this one it's been our favorite! We always had a great experience. Everyone is so friendly and our nails always look beautiful. Lise is especially great. I just had my nails done by her. Even though I was her last client of the day, she still took her time to make sure the nails looked perfect. It's amazing to have someone who takes pride in her work and cares so much. And she's a sweetie! read more

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I asked the nail tech to please even out my nails because one of them broke prior to me coming in. She told me I shouldn't make them short, or it would look weird, but then insisted on keeping my short nail, the pinky ( the nail that broke) short and the rest of my nails along. Additionally, the paint job and the cuticle cleanup is not good. There are a lot of light points on my nails for 80 bucks a forsure letdown. I also had asked from the beginning if I could just takeoff my gel and start fresh she insisted on just doing a gel fill which I told her wasn't gonna work because I had noticed lifting and then halfway through said she was gonna charge me for a whole takedown service because a gel fill wouldn't work, which I already knew. Probably won't be coming back. read more

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Yet another perfect French tip from Vivian! I love Gloss, they do top notch work. I never feel rushed here and there is a huge selection of colors. My favorite in the area by far. Thank you Vivian! read more

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Great service! They were able to see me for a walk in. The nail tech was quick and thorough. Will definitely be back.

Service requested is awesome. Quality - nails will last for a month. Vibe is hip and modern, love it!!!

Great gel pedicure. My first time here and was a little wait even with appt but it was a busy Mother's Day. Will definitely be back!

Was told to sit at chair for pedicure and then was ignored for 5 minutes! Workers kept sitting chatting and no one came to turn on water for foot soaking, maybe because she wanted me to get the deluxe or premium and I wanted the basic- it felt awkward just sitting there being ignored!!! Finally I just left !!!!! read more

Natalie is the best. She can literally do any design you pull up on Pinterest or give her creative freedom and you won't be disappointed. She doesn't have an instagram but as a creative with always having my nails done she's done all my designs. None of my nails ever lift and i can go 3 weeks to a month without them breaking. I also workout a lot being in body building and my nails stay in strong. Natalie is your girl read more

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I love Gloss!! They always know how to take on challenging nail designs and they take amazing care of all of their clients. They are my go-to nail spa for any occasion, and I recommend them to all of my friends!! read more

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This is the only place I come for pedicures. It's clean and the staff is professional. They do a great job, even with big man feet

Gloss Nail Spa is great! We called the morning of and we're able to get an appointment for three people on a Saturday. We were seated right away. Everyone working there is super friendly. They have a huge variety of colors to chose from and the aesthetic of the store is woodsy spa-like. I got a pedicure and the soak chair was so relaxing. I highly recommend and will be back. read more

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Came in today 3/7 for French tip with a flower design, everything was going well until we got to the flower design part. She starts painting it and does it probably 20 times in between I could tell she's getting irritated throwing her brushes down and grabbing my hands rough. I didn't want to make her struggle so I asked her could you please just do the rest French tip she ignores me and continues. I tell her again please just do French tip and she's like okay fine and gets mad again. I get that designs are hard to do but if you can't do it let me know before hand or get another nail tech to help you. She started huffing and signing after clearly irritated about the design I wanted. This was extremely disappointing because I came here for nails for my birthday, I wanted them to be extra yes but I came here because they advertise them selves as a nail salon that can handle designs. Now I just have plain French tip that was 75$ and a rude nail tech I expected better for the price I paid here I came here out of my way and left disappointed before I go to my birthday trip. read more

It was great! For two gel pedicures is was 115!. But the vibes were great. Came here with my friend for her birthday and the staff was kind and helpful! Would recommend! read more

Hello today I walked in and asked if they had time to see me for a basic pedicure with a callous treatment as an add on. I was sat within 15 mins and serviced. I appreciate that they were able to take me in as they seemed very busy and every chair seemed to be filled at the time. Overall I have been here a handful of times and have enjoyed my experience each time. A little over a month ago I came in for a deluxe pedicure and also got my eyebrows done which was a nice experience as well as I am very picky about my brows... who isn't? read more

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Gloss Nail Spa is literally the best!!! Always am so happy w my nails. Vibe is very nice too and the staff is great! Definitely go here I even did my important milestone nails here and I'll never forget it read more

I payed $170 for something completely unacceptable. I asked to get my toes cleaned a little bit more and she said she already did it also I payed for deluxe and the services that came with it she said I didn't need it. I wasn't going to make a scene but I was extremely disappointed. My nails from my hands were crooked and the glue from gel x is glued to my skin underneath.... Once I got in my car I observed my toes and nails and I was able to still see all the dead skin I was telling her about. I will never be coming back! I called the front desk to ask for the name that did my toes and the lady said "sally" ? Hopefully they can bring their prices down with that quality of work .. read more

It all started off so well. I switched to Gloss from another local salon. There were some things I didn't really enjoy (I found the techs to be pretty brusque and not friendly, and I'm not really a yapper so that's saying something), but felt the speed of service + the variety of tons of polishes and chromes, etc. was worth it. I came to them with gel over my natural nails and continued getting the same service at Gloss. I get my nails done every 2-3 weeks which is well within the standard for gel overlays. At my appointment just before Labor Day, the tech told me that I would need to get a full set instead of a fill the next time. That was interesting since that was never the case at my old salon but I went with it assuming that meant that too much of the gel overlay had been filed down and it needed more to replace. I got my nails done last on September 18 (my next appointment, so a full set was paid for) before going out of town for a wedding and then a professional event. I was already irritated in part because the polish used for the gel pedicure I got just before Labor Day weekend cracked on 2 toes and required another pedicure. I've never had a pedicure last such a short period of time! And to top it off, the woman who did my pedicure at Labor Day dug so hard into my toes that two of them bled when I was there and one was sore for several days afterward. That said, the person who did my pedicure on 9/18 did a good job and no complaints there. My gel overlay "full set" was another story. By September 21--three days later--I had a crack in two nails. One was discovered because it was snagging in my hair. The other was sore but I didn't see the crack for another few days, until September 25. I was out of town until late on 9/25 so didn't have the opportunity to come in sooner. But I went into Gloss on September 27 to have Gel X put onto those cracked/broken nails to blend them with the rest of my hand since, due to constant snagging, I had to cut them down in near entirety with nail clippers. Remarkably I was charged for this repair. Now granted, I do think their time is worth something but I've never been charged when there are clearly issues with the initial service. It's now September 30 and there is yet another nail with a crack. You'd think I dig trenches with my bare hands for a living, but nope--just a normal, boring desk jockey whose most strenuous use of nails is typing. My nails are extremely thin. So now I'm left to wonder, why did I pay for a full gel overlay set a few weeks ago if my nails are so thin that they're cracking from ordinary use? A 30% failure rate in under 2 weeks is unacceptable. And each of the cracks is occurring at or below the quick of my nails which further indicates a structural issue with the gel overlay. Time to find yet another nail salon. read more

The best nail salon ever. I love them so much. Beautiful location and the best nail techs. Clean friendly and always quality work.

If there was a way to give a negative score I would. I called and asked if they had time for 6 people and the girl that answered said yes come on in. When we arrived shortly thereafter, we weren't exactly pleased with the greeting and overwhelmed by how many people were already in there. That should've been my cue. This place is simple a chop shop with pseudo nail techs that are only interested in you upgrading to their most expensive service. Once you say you just want the basic you are automatically rushed and not taken care of. It was my daughter's birthday and the receptionist or whatever her title spilled a whole glass of champagne on her. I personally ended with only clear on my nails and feet because they were not doing a good job with the polish and were talking under their breath to one another. The place appears relatively decent but far too much movement, it's loud and you just can't relax. I hated it and I would like my money back. It definitely started the birthday celebration off wrong. This place is trash and I would never recommend anyone to go there. And this is from a 20 year veteran nail tech. These type of places do not deserve to be in a place as nice as Pasadena. I'm not a complainer and I certainly don't like Yelp to be considered the final word but this time I am more than pissed to have spent as much money as I did and not even find a small glimmer of nice. I could probably go on for another few minutes but I'll digress... read more

Gloss Nail Spa - This was done on Friday (3/21/25 2days ago) Never again. - Nail Salons Near Me - Pasadena, California

It was my first time at Gloss Nail Spa and it was not that bad of an experience. I definitely would like to try it out again and see how it would compare to the first time. We had reservations for 2 PM and when we walked in it was very crowded. There was a line of people waiting to check in. Even with the reservation we had to wait about 15 minutes. I got a Gel X Mani with regular pedicure. I was so surprised to see how quickly she worked on my nails. Both manicure and pedicure took a total of one hour. Though my nails look great the job was done a little sloppily. They definitely rushed the entire time which did not give me the feeling of being pampered. Overall it is a clean salon and clearly very popular so I would have to try it again and see what the average rating would be. read more

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Great salon and even better service! Very clean and professional and my nails looked great.

DONT GO HEREEEE!!!!! I was a loyal customer here, but I had a horrible experience when I made an appointment and they made me wait 45 fucking minutes are you fucking serious???? Never going back. read more

My favorite nail salon, no other compares to Gloss Nails!! The shop is so clean and the staff is very friendly! They also have so many colors to choose from! I highly recommend this nail salon! read more

Excellent service! Scheduling was quick and easy. The salon is SO CLEAN and they follow great hygienic procedures. Ruby was so great with the nail art and being patient as I decided exactly what to do. Definitely recommend. Parking garage across the street is cheap and easy. Thanks again, Ruby! read more

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I've been coming to Gloss Nails for the past 3 years or so and they never disappoint. I used to go to another salon in Pasadena but decided to try Gloss one day and never looked back. All the nail techs are super nice and the ambiance is lovely. read more

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