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    Nail Place - LA

    4.3 (749 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
    Open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Manicure and pedicure

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    ashley b.

    Love this place! Sam has been doing my nails for years and I will go anywhere she goes because she is hands down the best. I get gel-x every time and over the years I can't tell you how many other nail techs have carelessly drilled into my skin with the e-file or burned my nail bed with the setting light by using too much glue. Never with Sam. Not once. She is such a pro! And while others take over an hour for a gel-x set, Sam has me in and out of there in under an hour. I get pretty simple designs so more complex ones may take a bit longer, but regardless of what your request is, she will without a doubt make them look amazing. She is such a gem! The location is easy to get to with convenient underground parking that they validate. The chairs are comfy and pricing is super reasonable. They're pretty flexible about scheduling and walk-ins. Highly recommended!

    Nails split due to over drilling and filing. This is after one week.
    Martina W.

    I only came because they told me they could remove gel without drilling. It's now been 3-4 times I have been and even when they don't drill, they file my nail bed and cause damage. 2/4 times, 4-5 of my nails chipped and had to be corrected within the first week. The other two times, the gel lasted, but they damaged my nail bed from using drills after pressuring me, and 4/10 of my nails have split in the middle--this has only ever happened to me after a nail tech damaged my nail bed from over filing or drilling. One time a lady (Julie) started to do my nails and got an attitude them started talking about me in another language. I then asked for someone else if she could not continue without having a rude attitude. She then claimed no one likes removing gel without drilling and was extremely nasty and rude. I will never come back to this place. The three pictures is from my last time going there, showing the four nails that broke/split in the middle of my nail due to damage. Not sure why it is almost impossible to find a nail salon that will not severely damage my nails in LA.

    Shannon H.

    So I just moved to DTLA and haven't yet found a spot to land for my pedicures. Apparently I'll have to keep looking because it won't be here. I hate to post my feet publicly but it's just that awful. I got the "deluxe" pedicure with regular polish for $53. My nail tech was "Ellie" and her service was so rough that at one point I had to ask her to be gentler. She kept jerking and yanking my feet, making quick motions that indicated she just wanted to do it and get it over with. She did it in an indifferent manner with no care or attention. The proof is in the pics. I asked her to cut my nails short and they are uneven and sharp. One big toenail is shorter than the other, and there is still lots of dry skin around the toes even though she called herself doing the exfoliation and callous remover, which were part of the package. You can also see where the polish is not even; she didn't paint down to the cuticle. To Ellie's credit when she saw the disapproval on my face, she started putting forth more effort. Before that, she was only stroking my leg for the massage. Just running her fingers up and down my leg. By the time she pulled out the hot lava stones, I just wanted it to be over. The manager offered me a $7 or 10% discount and a couple of extra stamps when she noticed my disdain, but I would rather just move on and find a place I enjoy. I'm going on vacation this week, and I may have them done again when I get to Atlanta

    Another excellent job!

    Everyone in this salon is excellent! From the selection of colors to always getting exactly what I want....a mani/pedi here is a small luxury that makes one smile. I highly recommend The Nail Place! A DTLA gem!

    This place is my only place for nails I only go to Kevin & Lena love them Kevin always gets my French on point.
    Breyanne F.

    Kevin & Lena are the best everyone here is great but the only 2 I've been going to since 2023 Kevin keeps my real nails so healthy and strong & Lena does my toes she's very precise ! Definitely come here if u need that quick walk in with good work !

    Kimberly S.

    My go to place! Love the quality of work and designs. Sam & Vivian do my nails. The place is well maintained and clean, all the workers are friendly. Totally recommend nail place.

    French Tip with Flower Design

    I just want to give a special shoutout to Sammi! She responded within 10 minutes of my initial request and was so accommodating that I was able to get an appointment the following day. There are a lot of nail technicians in the city that can do good work, however Sammi is capable of doing amazing work and really fast! She was also on the aux and playing some jams in the salon which really set a vibe. I recommend anyone to come here and ask for Sammi. There's also free parking onsite after 2pm!

    My first Yelp review... and I wish it didn't have to be for this. I've been coming to this salon for years. My daughter was just 4 years old when we started coming here, and we lived next door at bunker . The previous staff literally watched her grow up. We became loyal customers because the service was consistently great, the pricing felt fair, and we always left happy. Unfortunately, since the new ownership took over this year, everything that made this place special has slowly disappeared. The prices have increased, many of the talented technicians we loved have left (especially Lyn , who was incredible), appointments take significantly longer, and parking is no longer validated. What used to be a quick one-hour visit now regularly turns into well over two hours, which means we're also paying more just to park. Today's visit was the final straw. Two weeks ago, my daughter and I both got brand-new full sets with detailed, intricate nail art. Today, we returned for fills with much simpler designs, my daughter got simple pedicure no nail color just cleaning of the cuticles. After I got home and compared my receipts, I realized we were actually charged more today for simple fills than we paid for our full sets two weeks ago. That honestly doesn't make sense. I've included photos of both visits along with the receipts so people can judge for themselves. The darker green nails are from our full sets two weeks ago. Today's designs were much simpler, yet somehow cost more. This review isn't because I'm trying to argue over a few dollars. It's about transparency and consistency. If prices have changed, explain them. If there are additional charges, communicate them before the service--not after I've already paid and left. The one thing I can't stand is being played As someone who's supported this salon for years and brought my daughter here throughout her childhood, I feel incredibly disappointed. I never imagined I'd be looking for another nail salon after all these years, but the experience under the new ownership simply isn't the same. Loyal customers notice when things change, and unfortunately, not for the better. I truly hope management takes this feedback seriously because this salon used to be one of my favorite places. Right now, I can't recommend it the way I once did

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    Dominique B.

    I come here every 2 weeks. Live the vibes and the energy. All the techs are super sweet and nice. I've have yet to find anything wrong. I literally just left and I'm just excited at how beautiful my french tips are. Full set and pedi for my trip!!! THANK YOUUU !!!

    Gel/ cat eye manicure.
    Leona N.

    Just decided to go here on a whim. I saw pictures online but was pleasantly surprised by how clean and organized the salon looked. I got a gel/cat eye manicure and spa pedicure. It was 112 total(not including tip), but after a recent experience at another salon, I was ok with paying that price. Mimi and Ellie did a great job and I would definitely go back

    Gel builder/pedi
    Gabby M.

    I'm so happy that I found this nail salon!! Everyone here is amazing at what they do and are very welcoming! A plus is that they're walking distance from my apartment. 10/10 recommend!!

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    18 days ago

    Great service. Awesome pedicure. We love coming here. Everyone is amazing here, especially Sam!

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    19 days ago

    Best nail experience! the service was so friendly and welcoming , 10/10 would definitely recommend !

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    Sam T.

    Thank you so much bre

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    Thank you so much Kim . I appreciate

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    Thank you so much

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    29 days ago

    I'm a client for many years Mimi - Jenny and all of them are the best very clean and excellent service . I am highly recommend them

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    27 days ago

    I love coming here. They're so quick and efficient but good at what they do!! They also include an hour of free parking

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    Thank you so muchhh

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    Been coming here for years! Super clean, staff are super friendly. Convenient location if you work in downtown.

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    Thank you so much Michelle

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    Thank you so much Alexis . I appreciate

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    Ask the Community - Nail Place - LA

    How much is it to clean just the cuticle?

    Hi Steph C. Regular manicure $24 binging, it is included cuticle clean + massage and regular color… 

    Do you do Gel-X?

    Sorry we don’t do gel-X. But we do dip pounder and acrylic nails Thank you

    Do they do the dip nails here?

    Yes Jamie,we do dip nails From nails place 712 W first street… 

    Do they accept apple pay?

    Yes, we are accepting Apple Pay

    Are walk in's available?

    Yes! As long as they have enough space to keep everyone far enough apart.

    Do they have the glow in the dark acrylic nail powder?

    Probably not. Very limited on powders.

    Do they offer gel extensions or powder dip? If so, how much?

    Sns yes. I did my natural nails and it was $48. Not sure for gel extensions

    Do they sell gift cards?

    Yes they sell gift certificates. Just let them know you're interested and how much $

    Anyone had Brazilian wax done here? Is it sanitary?

    Yes. Leanne did it. She’s terrific. Sanitary clean and fast!

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    4.8(335 reviews)
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    First time at Brave Kitty and absolutely loved the service and how friendly and kind Ashley was! As…read moresomeone who is directionally challenged I was a bit confused finding the location and Waze had me in a completely different direction (don't use Waze!) I called ahead to advise I was lost and running several minutes behind and the person over the phone was so helpful in guiding me with directions and could probably tell I was frazzled. When I arrived finally Ashley was patiently waiting and very helpful and also just had something about her that made me feel instantly comfortable. In not new to waxing but always a bit shy when I try a new business, but will be back for sure as Brave Kitty is on my way home and I very much appreciated the service. Will definitely be back!

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    4.9(534 reviews)
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    Thanks Lacey, very professional. Friendly and on time. Answered all my questions. I'll be backread more

    I've been seeing Felicia for 15 years -- I followed her when she left Facial Bungalow and started…read moreher own business, driving across town because she was worth it. That loyalty made my most recent visit all the more disappointing. I had a 10:50am appointment. The day before, Felicia texted asking if I could push to 11am. I said I'd try to rearrange my plans. She replied: "let's keep the 10:45." I managed to move things around (because if she was asking, I figured she was in need, and I wanted to help) and arrived at 10:57 -- 7 minutes late by the original booking, not 15. When I walked in, Felicia told me I was 15 minutes late. I explained I'd rearranged my schedule to accommodate her request. She shrugged and said "too bad, I already booked someone afterwards.". It wasn't until I was in the room that I checked the reminder email -- original appointment: 10:50. So by her own scheduler, I was 7 minutes late, not 15. Felicia eventually gave me an extra 5 minutes to make up for the mix-up, and I appreciated that. But the cold, dismissive way she started the appointment stayed with me. That's not how you treat someone who's followed you for 15 years. Part of why I see Felicia specifically -- and not one of those high-volume places with curtain walls and hospital beds for tables (you know the ones) -- is the whole experience. A facial should be calming and restorative, and Felicia's warmth has always been as much a part of that as her technique. When that warmth disappeared at the door, it colored everything that followed. The facial itself was top notch. Felicia is genuinely skilled, stays current on products and techniques, and can deliver a top-notch treatment in her sleep. I hope this was an off day, because the person that greeted me at the door was not the warm person that I've been loyal to for a decade and a half.

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    Brazilian Wax Studio

    4.4(178 reviews)
    2.8 miHarvard Heights
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    I have been coming here for years with Hana and Rachel and just wanna say that they are both great…read more While performing the Brazilian they are very professional and do a good job. The vibes inside is chill and they do have music playing. Plenty of parking.

    I had an extremely frustrating experience with this studio as a first-time customer. I made the…read moreappointment the same morning, approximately 30 minutes before the appointment time, so this was not an appointment I'd had scheduled for days or weeks, nor had I ever been to this location before. I was literally trying to find the studio for the first time. They have a seven-minute grace period, which is unusually strict, particularly given how difficult their location is to navigate. I was not given clear instructions about where to park. Once you arrive, there is no sign identifying the studio by its name anywhere that I could see. The building signage/directory was in Korean, and I could not find English signage identifying the studio. As someone who does not read Korean and had never been there before, I had no obvious way of knowing where the business was located. I called approximately eight minutes after my appointment time while I was already parking and explained that I was there and that finding the parking had been confusing. I was told that my appointment had already been canceled because they only offer a seven-minute grace period. So, to be clear: I was a first-time customer who had booked approximately 30 minutes earlier, was physically at the location and parking, and was ONE MINUTE beyond their grace period--and they had already canceled my appointment. On top of that, they never notified me that they canceled it. No call. No text. Nothing. Had I not called them myself, I would have parked, gone inside, tried to navigate a building where their studio was not clearly identified to me, and apparently only then discovered that my appointment had been canceled. I completely understand businesses having late policies. What I don't understand is having such a rigid seven-minute cutoff while providing a first-time customer with inadequate information for navigating an unfamiliar and confusing location--and then offering absolutely no understanding or flexibility when that customer is already there and parking one minute beyond the cutoff. The way the phone conversation was handled was probably the most disappointing part. There was no attempt to understand the situation, help, accommodate me, or even acknowledge the confusion. It was simply that my appointment had already been canceled. The interaction came across as dismissive and unnecessarily rude. Policies are one thing; customer service is another. If you're going to have an unusually strict seven-minute grace period, then provide first-time customers with exceptionally clear parking and arrival instructions and notify them if you're canceling their appointment. A little communication, courtesy, and reasonable flexibility would have completely changed this experience. Instead, they lost a brand-new customer before I ever even made it through the door. I will not be returning.

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