idk why yelp won't let me give them a 1 star review. probably rigged, because LA BREA NAILS DESERVES 1 STAR. honestly the worst use of $55 i could ever think of. my gut hurt as i was paying at the front desk. that's how sad i was to lose money over the shoddiest workmanship i have ever received. everyone else is giving them good reviews. are you guys getting paid or was my experience just a fluke?? read more

Wonderful service & staff. I have been getting my nails done for decades & this is definitely the best nail salon around. I have been going here for years and will continue to get my nails done here. The service & staff are second to none. The location is clean & the staff are friendly and do a fabulous job. read more

I frequent La Brea Nails every three to four weeks. Each time the entire staff is warm and welcoming. They do a fantastic job on both my gel manicure and spa pedicure. Even if I am in a hurry, they can get me in and out in time with a job well done. My gel nails last the longest here. Every other place I have tried usually breaks off within the first week. Here, I don't have to worry. read more

Absolutely in love with this place! Been going here for years but I moved to chino 2 years ago and stopped going. Was in Fullerton today and decided to go back and get a full set. Not only did they remember me but also my sister. They did an AMAZING job on my nails. Showed her a picture and she matched the color and shape exactly! I'm currently on crutches and they went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable the whole time. After today's visit I will be making the 20 minute drive every time I wanna get my nails done. I highly recommend this nail salon!! read more

La Brea Nails - Matched the picture I showed them perfectly! Love this shape & color!' - Nail Salons Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came in since it's pretty close to my work. Got there at 6 and they close at 7 but I got sitted immediately. It's been about a week and my nails are still shiny with no chip or bubbles. Didn't get the name of the lady who did my nails but she is awesome! Definitely recommend! Only paid $20 for my gel manicure plus $3 to take off my previous gel color. read more

La Brea Nails - #20 Gel - Nail Salons Near Me - Fullerton, California

Jimmi and his team did a great job for my mom, sisters, and I. We did a variety of spa pedis, full sets, and basic manicures. They saw us immediately and brought out a host of people to work on us. Thank you La Brea! read more

La Brea Nails - My full set and happy customers. - Nail Salons Near Me - Fullerton, California

I enjoy coming to this nail salon everybody is very friendly Jennifer the manager is super sweet and does a great job at pink and white full set. Gel pedicure with the design I wasn't too pricey either I'll definitely be coming back! thank you generation nails! read more

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If I could give this place I would give it a 0 One of the ladies didn't even take off acrylic nails off correctly and painted over prices of acrylic! Another lady cut my finger with her own nail and kept going over the affected area with acetone... didn't even keep the nail polish on nail just simply messy and wayyy over priced they charge for everything read more

I still give this place 5 stars! The new owners have remodeled and it looks beautiful. I still feel very welcomed and appreciated. They know me and many other regular customers by name. I've been coming here for years and years since my daughter was little. She is away at college now and the girls always ask about her. Great for guys too. My husband comes with me every once in a while and likes all the people here too read more

Very calming and relaxed atmosphere, and the nail technicians are skilled and friendly! I love how my nails turned out and would recommend them to my friends! read more

This is place has easily become my favorite place to go to get my nails done with my family. They are also very welcoming and friendly. We had to bring my 1 year old and they were very nice and accommodating. My family and I love coming here. They know exactly what I like when I come in to get my nails done. Highly recommend this place. read more

Dip Nails.... I love them!! Leaving my natural nails in much better shape than gel. Jimmi does a beautiful job EVERY time. Many colors to choose from! Natural nails are stronger and longer, worth the nominal increase in cost to go from gel to dip. I see Jimmi every 3 weeks for mani and add spa pedi every other visit. read more

Best nail place in the Brea/ Fullerton area! Every employee are genuinely kind and warm to every guest! It's refreshing! They just expanded and it has bright and cheerful energy to the environment. T is my girl! Go to her!!! she's a great nail tech working her way through college! read more

La Brea Nails - All the nail techs are awesome here, but T never disappoints me! Thanks ;-* - Nail Salons Near Me - Fullerton, California

By far my favorite nail shop! I love Justin and his wife Jennifer they make you feel at home and meet your every need! All the girls there do their absolute best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable! Prices are great too! Definitely recommend you to check them out! read more

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My first time here, and I am really satified. Reasonable price and great service. I had a padi and mani there. Tiffany was really patient on my nails which came out perfect. My padi doesn't impress me a lot because I think I picked the wrong color, but the lady was doing a good job on other padi massage cares. read more

La Brea Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Fullerton, California

My family and friends go here all the time! Awesome service, everyone is very friendly and their rates are very affordable!

These people are the best!!! Staff are friendly! I had to get my nails done soooo last minute for an event the next day, so I called up a couple nail salons near my house, but they were all closed or replied "closing now, come back tomorrow" (which I found out later was a lie cuz some actually closed 45min later). Anyways....I finally started searching outside of my city and saw the high ratings on Generation Nail Salon, so I called them up to see if they were open. I spoke with a man and learned that they were going to close in 30 min. I asked how long it would take to get acrylics with french tips done (havent got my nails done in a while), and he said 35min. He heard my expression of disappointment and asked how long it would take me to get there, and I told him 15 min. He said not a problem! We can do your nails! Now that's good service! So i got there 15min before it closed and was greeted by a nice man named Justin. He was willing to do my nails, and I'm assuming was the guy I spoke with earlier. Justin was great! I havent done my nails in sooo long, so I had to describe to him what I didnt want. Justin very patiently listened to all my requests and helped me figured out what i was looking for -- Medium-short narrow french tip acrylics with clear gel. Price was not bad either ($25 french tip acrylics without cuticle cutting) Believe it or not all that took some time, especially when trying to get the right length of the tips. I thought Justin would rush through my nails since i arrived so close to closing, but nevertheless he was very careful with my nails and took his time, kindly asking me periodically whether my nails were looking exactly how I wanted them to look! He never did rush through the process and we ended up finishing 30min after closing time! How did my nails turn out? We'll I'm very pleased!! Thank you Justin for your kindness, hard work, and service!! Will definitely be coming back! Here are some pics of my nails.... and in case you are wondering, I have symmetric brachydactyly type D thumbs (clubbed thumbs). I love them! :) read more

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This is a wonderful new nail salon I just discovered. Tiffany is wonderful! She's quite the artist! Tiffany reproduced on my toes a fancy Instagram photo of a watermelon design! She is professional and well spoken. I love this shop! Nice selection of services and colors of polish. read more

La Brea Nails - Watermelon pedicure by Tiffany! She's an amazing artist! - Nail Salons Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I went there about a month ago and debated reviewing them or not. So here it is in a nutshell. I stopped in on a whim. No wait. GREAT! Didn't catch the name of the lady who was doing my nails. Small talk. Do you have kids? Yes, here's a picture. She scoffed at my kids LOL! Do you have kids? Yes, yadda yadda yadda, she then proceeds to tell me how she has 2 children, she only wanted 1, tried to abort #2 but the Dr. was catholic so he wouldn't do it.... I can't make this stuff up people!!! So unprofessional, so disturbing, so not okay. I will never go back, I do not suggest this place to anyone, I regret going. Also, my fill was awful, reshaped my thumb nails, horrible gel polish. read more

I love this place! Only my second time here, we are new to the area. Not only are they affordable, they do a great job and are super kind. I would totally recommend this place read more

This is my go-to nail salon. Always superb work and extremely friendly staff. Great location and always plenty of parking. They are formerly known as Generation Nails, but changed the name to La Brea Nails- same owners though. I highly recommend them. Awesome family owned place. read more

I just went here for the first time and I loved it. It was clean. The staff was friendly and although they were fast, they weren't rushed during my fill or pedicure. They gave extended massages and listened to every one of my requests. I can be very picky with my nails and toes and they did a great job. read more

The reviews are correct. No point in making an appointment. I had one scheduled for 12 for me and my daughter and they took all the walk ups had my daughter sit in the chair for over 30 minutes. We ended up leaving and not getting anything done. read more

It's been a few years since I got my last manicure/pedicure so I was really looking forward to some pampering. I came here after some research and decided to get my nails done after my last final of the school year. BIG MISTAKE! The staff wasn't very friendly and they did a poor job on my nails. I originally picked white to color my nails and it turned out clumpy and bumpy. When I asked if there was any way they could fix it, they accused me of having bumpy nails! REALLY?! They finally decided to redo my nails...I was already fed up and didn't want to be late for my next appointment, but they refused to give me my money back or a discount. I ended up painting my nails red because they said that white would be and extra charge. So not only did they waste my time but they wanted to charge me extra. I wasn't aware of any charges in the first place! I was very polite the whole time and didn't look aggravated just to see if they would remedy their mistakes. Jenny had to redo my nail. My red nails turn out okay...nothing amazing. Sum up: 1. Poor customer service 2. Poor quality 3. Rude staff 4. Don't waste your time here read more

This may sound odd, but this shop has great sentimently meaning to me. In was able to get my mother out of the bed/house very, very seldom due to her severe orthopedic issues. With greatest care an patience Anna and Jennifer would help my Mother up into the pedicure chair, where she would receive a podiatrist level pedicure and manicure. This might been done two or three times a year. Well, the last time Mother had gone in, they offered to give my VERY MODEST Mother some super sweet flowers ok n her toes....mother was known for her LOVE affair with the color "PINK" and these were done in pink and white. Within two weeks my would ly dead in a St Jude hospital room. COMPLETELY unexpected...she had gone in with localized, mild case of celulitous...after not receiving her proper pain medication, (30 hours) she went into cardiac arrest from the withdrawals..... Now here is the point....the ONLY sweet, thing left of Mother, when we arrived at a horribly, "trashed" room ,with our mothering looking nothing like herself....well, THE ONLY thing that made my Mother seem like herself were THOSE PRETTY TOENAILS.! I told you was odd, be the fact the celulitous was on her lower left leg nd so, with all the focus on that area, it was so special to know there was SOMETHING representative of who she was in life and not just this anonymous, generic body without family or friends with her at her death. This happened in March of 2013 and I haven't been able to go back to Generation Nails since... They had a bad fire during that time but are back now....I think I'm going to get back this week....regardless of that memory. read more

DO NOT GO HERE. Not only they have no skills they will cut your fingers intentionally and pour peroxide on the bleeding cut brutally without any notice if you ever express you are not happy with the way do the nails. Beware of the person named Jennifer. This so called manager started yelling at me to get out when I requested someone else to finish the nales after she cut my finger. NEVER encountered such rudeness and hostile attitude from a person in service industry. Unbelievably unprofessional. They deserve no business from anyone. read more

Eh, it was ok. Reasonably priced. Decent selection of colors. A little weird that the five minute foot massage was done with a vibrator. Yes. You read that correctly. With . A. Vibrator. So far no one has tried to upsell me on any other services lol read more

I'm a fan! I was delighted by my visit. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, prices are affordable and I'm going on two weeks with my pedicure and no chips yet! The young woman that did my pedicure was very fast, but she did a great job. I was surprised that this place didn't smell like chemicals. I even commented to the woman that was doing my pedicure. I had just read an article in the NYT about the poor conditions in some nail salons and the side effects to the workers. She said that the owner really cares about all of them and has all the trash with chemicals put outside so the place doesn't smell. The workers wear gloves too. They offer 4 different options for pedicures starting from $15 for the regular pedicure. That's pretty decent for the nice massage chairs. I went one level up (+$5) for the wax that is supposed to make your feet softer. I appreciate that they didn't try to up-sell me and they were very kind to my young daughter while she waited. read more

When I was new to the Brea area and was driving around trying to find a nail salon I stumbled upon Generation Nails. I couldn't be happier! Since then I have recommended all my friends and family if they are in the area. The staff is very friendly and they all perfom honest work. They take their time and don't try to rip off people by selling them different things. They will only do extra if you ask for it or they really think you need something. I think it's very neat that they actually remember so many of their customers names, including mine. I feel at home when I visit them and recommend this nail salon to all! read more

The price here is amazing! The quality of the manicure would cost 30$ at any other nail salon for sure! Loved the customer service and will come again very soon! read more

Came here today for the 1st time...right away they try to upsell you to gel pedicure. Reg $17(which I saw a sign on ladys cart that said $15) and gel is $22..so I fell for it. Then they try to upsell you on the rest of the pedicure stuff...I'm already $10 over what I normally pay. So then it starts..the head guy does my gel manicure..he is rushing as they b.v begin to get busier...I mean ok... I've had worse but the 1 minute massage..now that's JUST WRONG..He couldn't get to the next customer fast enough and the lady doing my pedicure..I had to ask her 5 times to trim length more...she seemed annoyed. The gel seems ok on toes..however gel I've had in past on nails it seems to be sealed on the top to prevent chipping..so WHY DID SHE TAKE A FILE TO THE TOP OF MY TOES after the gel had been applied??? At the very end she decided to file the tops of my toes..she rubbed my foot about 30seconds..possibly less. That's the best part..the part I pay the money for and they FAILED..I was just a number to get out as quick as possile.. I left there truely disappointed and $42 poorer. So..On to the next for me... I'll never be back. read more

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I always see this place whenever I'm driving up Brea Blvd. and yesterday was my first time getting my nails done here. They good a great job at this salon (ask for Justin) and their prices are incredibly reasonable: $15 for a spa pedi and $20 for a gel mani (my first gel mani ever, too, and I've heard that gel mani's are typically $25-$30). read more

Not the worst gel nails ever. Done by Tiffany then the owner because he had to takeover. The manicure portion was fine but she filed the nail surface and didn't refine it so that the nail surface was very rough. When she started to apply polish I made her aware of this and let her know that I didn't want bubbles surfacing. She told me that it had to be like that otherwise the polish wouldn't stick. What??? I have had gel nails for years and let her know that it wasn't true. She would polish the nail put it under the UV light then apply more polish, while popping the surfacing bubbles, then adding more polish. When the owner took over he preceded to pop all of the bubbles that were surfacing as her polished my nails. Then he kept piling on polish to try to cover the bubbles. Three coats of nail polish and two of clear polish. Then he said he had to touch up a nail and put more polish over the clear coat. The result? An ugly lumpy manicure. He told that he would only charge half because I was unhappy then added $5 for taking off the original gel coat. Everywhere that I have ever had a gel coat polish, removing the old polish was part of the charge, not an additional charge. Jackie did my feet, she did a good job. I tipped her. One thing that I didn't like was that as I was getting worked on, people would come in and ask how much the gift certificates for a spa pedicure were. It was the day before Mother's Day. They kept quoting the most expensive one ($27.00) they have three options, ($20, $25, $27.00), but didn't bother telling people. That didn't sit well with me. I will not return because I do not trust the integrity of the owner. Maybe I went on a bad day, try them out for yourself. Many people have written positive reviews, so they can't be all bad. Generation Nails, isn't for me. read more

This place is awesome! Found it on yelp on a girls trip. They were friendly and professional. We all received great pedicures and manicures at affordable prices. I will definitely be coming back. read more

This place is the best nail place ever very professional staff and always polite. I will never go to a nother nail place again. The prices are very reasonable also. read more

I have been coming here for years (like 5+) and will not be coming back after the experience I had today. The basic manicure I received was poorly executed. I filed my own nails, she cut my finger to the point where it was bleeding and is all red and when I asked her to file my nails to make them even she filed it so low my raw skin is now exposed. The pedicure I received was only half of what it normally is and when I complained to the owner he told me I was wrong. I complained to the second owner (his wife) and she told me she'd review cameras to make sure they did it right. Whatever happened to making the customer feel good? It's supposed to be a spa experience. I will take the extra 5 minutes to drive to the la habra location. It really makes me sad to have this experience; especially since I've been such a long time customer but I can't go back after the owners acted that way. My mom had a similar experience where they started working on her nails and left her sitting there for over 45 minutes with a half set of acrylics on. She ended up leaving and driving to their la habra location where they finished her nails. Take the extra 5 minutes and drive to la habra for the location there. The owners of that location actually care about your business. read more

I have been going there for 10 years. Had a new person today, not one of my girls that have been there awhile. My pedicure looks really bad and nails not smooth. Didnt notice much cuz i didnt have my glasses with me. 30 dollars down the drain. read more

I went here on a Friday afternoon and they got to me within 10 minutes, as promised. I enjoyed my mani/pedi more than some of the other places I've tried in the area. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but don't let it fool you, they do a really good job. I would have gone with 5 stars but I don't like the piece meal approach, where they ask if you want something and tell you how much extra it is. Just give me a menu and let me pick my package then we can end the adding game. But overall it was great and I will be returning regularly. read more

La Brea Nails have been doing my nails and toes for a while now. Jimmy and his whole staff are great. Just started doing dip on my nails and love it. Great place to come, relax and leave feeling Beautiful. Thanks Team La Brea!!! You are awesome. read more

It's going on almost a year since I have been going to "La Brea Nails". I could not be happier with my nails/pedi. Koi, who is the professional technician who has been caring for me is amazing & such a delight every visit. The kindness, time, & patients, that he has is such a breath of fresh air. Someone who listens to what you want & does exactly what you are asking for is a true blessing & Koi does just that. I am so grateful to have him as a professional technician & friend. But I also have to thank Jimmi for pairing me up with Koi...good choice. My nails & toes have been perfect. But I also must say, " Jimmi " is just perfect. He knows exactly which technician to pair you up with & which technician is best for you. Thank you so much for all your kindness & great work. Love you guys! read more