I started going to Nails on the Moon when I first moved to Santa Monica and never went anywhere else during the entire year I lived there. From day one, everyone was kind, professional, and consistently reliable. I never once had an issue with appointment timing (and I was often a Friday afternoon walk-in), service quality, design requests, or payment discrepancies. Pricing was always upfront and clearly communicated, which I especially appreciated since I frequently requested intricate nail art. Speaking of nail art -- they are simply the best. Multiple techs here are incredibly skilled and capable of executing a variety of designs. The level of artistry is truly top tier. To everyone at Nails on the Moon: thank you for making me feel like a respected and valued client throughout my entire time in LA. Thank you as well for the many compliments I received because of your beautiful work. I genuinely looked forward to seeing you all every other Friday. You've set the bar very high -- so much so that finding a new salon in the Bay has been difficult. With much gratitude and my highest recommendation. read more

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Just moved into the area and gotta find away nail shop in my area . I stopped by and was welcomed by a smile which I love . Right away I was asked if I had an appointment and I said no with a Sad face but quickly turns into a smile because I was able to go right away . I got a full set gel for my nails and I got a pedicure. I think it was the second choice in gel . Great service I love the 5 min foot massage that ( Tom Gave ) of course it came with the service . It's nice and clean beautiful seats and great music . Definitely recommend . I did have to come back unfortunately. 18 days later my pinky nail is off and I have a few nails that lifting . I get policy but 18 days later ..... come on . I did reach out to the salon and was offered to pay $8 to fix the pinky nail ..... I'm a licensed cosmetologist and 18 days .... I would have found a better solution for my guest ..... especially with new guest ...... that's how you keep and retain your clients ...... read more

They do good work, but they are pretty slow. Prices are mid-high, but they do have all the latest trends available. read more

Nails on the Moon - This builder gel set plus a gel pedicure with design on big toe 3+hours $280 (includes tip) - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Go here! Everyone is very nice, talented, and fairly priced. Tried a new place, and I think this will be my new spot.

Best nail shop in Santa Monica by far. They didn't exceptional job on my nails and the cost was reasonable. $95 for a full set plus $19 tip. My new go to nail shop. read more

Nails on the Moon - Love my nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I genuinely love this nail salon and always leave happy. I get Gel-X extension manicures and gel pedicures, and the quality of work here is consistently excellent. The staff is friendly and welcoming, the salon is very clean, and the massage chairs are great, which makes pedicures actually relaxing. Their prices feel very fair for the level of care and detail they put into their work. I've had my nails done by Rosie and Lim, and both have done an amazing job, super meticulous, patient, and attentive to detail. My nails always look beautiful, and I've never had issues with chipping or extensions lifting, which says a lot. Overall, it's a reliable, comfortable place with great service and great results. I'm always happy recommending Nails on the Moon and will definitely keep coming back. read more

Nails on the Moon - Gel X coffin manicure & gel pedicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

amazing experience!! I am obsessed with these nails, will definitely be coming back. I showed her a few pics off Pinterest and she delivered read more

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The people here never cease to amaze me! With beautiful designs and precise execution. I am always leaving happy! Cannot recommend this place enough! From a basic gel mani/Pedi to the funky fun designs of your dreams, they got you covered. You will always leave happy!!! And everyone is so kind and it's a very mellow and relaxing environment! read more

Nails on the Moon - My most recent nails for my birthday! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I recently moved to Santa Monica and after trying a few nail salons, I came across nails on the moon. I will never go to another nail salon not only are they kind but they do excellent work and they guarantee their work. I have gone to various artists, such as Hazel, joy, Rosie, Moon, and all of their work is of the highest quality. I'm a little bit rough on my nails so once or twice I've completely broken one off and they always replace it for me and never charge me. They allow me to come in and do walk-ins even when it's the last minute and they never get mad when I'm late. If you need a nail salon, this is the place to go. Oh and one more thing they are always up on the latest trends. read more

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The best nail design I've ever gotten! The space is clean and the everyone is kind & attentive to each and every customer's needs. There's ample on site parking I showed the nail tech my design & she was upfront about the price. She not only replicated the design, I think she surpassed it! I will be coming back again! Thank you!! read more

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Have been coming here since they first opened. I am not sure if they have had a change in ownership but this place is filthy. Furniture is stained, carts are filthy, floors are dirty, even the gel machine is lumpy and filthy inside. The pad they place on your lap for nail work was so stained with all sorts, and coffee stains. So disappointing read more

I really liked this nail salon and felt it was clean and safe. Last week I got a gel manicure and my nail got infected. It started with my thumb getting very red by the cuticle and now I have a huge infection called Paronychia. I just want to warn you ladies to bring your own nail clippers or make sure they are clean. I am so upset and will never return to this place. My thumb feels like its on fire. :( UPDATE: It is a staph infection! I had to go on antibiotics because of the bacteria on my thumb. BEWARE!!! read more

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As always, the best experience. A bit of a wait as they were quite full on a Friday but I still got a great mani/pedi. Mani by Moon, she was super quick and efficient, nails look great. Pedi done by one of the guys there, he was great also.:) Been their customer for about 2 years and every time I have a good experience with all of their technicians. read more

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The place itself was nice but while i was there my tech ripped off my acrylic and it freaking hurt they reapplied and the placement of the nails was def to far forward, also they had put the clear nails on before telling me the price and its a bit pricy but the nail art itself is really good. I went with a friend and they left bubbles under her gel and didn't listen to her when she asked for a different color. Overall i recommend doing research on other places and/or making sure you get a good tech read more

It was my first time at the Nails on the Moon salon. Called around 5:47pm asking if they had time for a gel manicure, and they told me to go on over. Rosie was my nail tech, and she was great! She took her time and paid attention to detail. Will definitely be back. (: read more

Nails on the Moon - French tip gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

my GO-TO nail salon in santa monica! employees are always so sweet and do a fantastic job with my nails everytime. the ambience is always really nice and calm and everything is always clean. they can get a bit pricey but i know i can always trust them to do an amazing job:) def recommend if you are in the west side! read more

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I came in for a walk in appointment, and was immediately pleasantly greeted. I asked the front desk man if they could do a Pinterest photo set of nails and they said yes. I received Rosie for my hands. She was not only extremely talented, but also verbally checked in for my length, color, and application of the design. She played no games and got me to the exact nail design that I asked. I highly recommend this shop as a person coming from out of town. Thank you very much Nails on the Moon. read more

Been here a few times and love this spot! Yes, they are on the slightly more expensive side, $48 for a gel removal and mani, but they guarantee it lasts 2 weeks, and they fix it for free if it chips. Moon is so sweet and did a great job. She gave me a bottle of cuticle oil for free just because. I went to a couple cheaper prices for my last 2 manicures ($38 for a gel mani) and they chipped within 3-4 days and overall it was terrible. I'll happily pay an extra $10 for something that looks great and lasts 2+ weeks. read more

Got assigned a gel mani with Rosie & regular pedi with Annie. I was handled with care and kindness. They did the first nail (for mani and pedi) to confirm I liked the color and then proceeded with the rest. Rosie nailed it with the marbling inspo. Will def return! read more

Nails on the Moon - Marble gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Made an appointment, we were both right on time. For more detailed nails like what I got done, it is pricier. It cost me $150, but she spent 2 hours on them. A lot steeper than what I usually pay, but my nail tech cannot do what she did. You get what you pay for. read more

Nails on the Moon - Love my nails! I showed Moon the picture and she nailed it, literally! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Kelly and the girls always get me in after work and I LOVE how reliable and up to date they stay on trends. My gel manicures are always perfect and so much fun! The vibes are immaculate read more

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Celine has been my go to girl for manicures for a year now (maybe longer) and I cannot stress enough how amazing she is! Super accommodating, always kills it with my random design requests, and is overall just so kind. I have had a handful of different nail techs do pedicures and they are always lovely. The salon can get busy, I highly recommended making your appointments well in advance. read more

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i walked in for a gel x fill and they were super nice and able to fit me in. everything was done great, it was 60 for a fill and 20 for french, would come again read more

Lam was efficient, quick, and I like the way he shaped my nails Midway through the manicure, he told me that the service would be $65 + an extra $10 for the color, so $75 total. After he put the top coat on, he put cuticle oil on my hands, and I asked him if he was going to trim my cuticles because they were a little ragged from the service. He trimmed them, but told me that that service was not included in my manicure, which is standard in most places. It's a cute shop and much closer to my house than my other nail shop, but the experience was just a basic polish change that shouldn't have cost me more than $35 after tip. read more

Nails on the Moon - My pretty overpriced purple nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I saw the reviews on this salon and wanted to bring my best friend for her birthday but, the salon is very overpriced. It was $75 for gel-x, plus $20 for cateye polish, and plus, it's $5 per design. I wanted to do my design that I wanted off Pinterest, which they quoted $155 (picture added). It would be better to just go to a nail tech. Also, we decided on pedicures, they costed $34 dollars. My best friend decided to get premium color. Gel costs way more for pedicures. French tips were extra $10 charge. Also, the nail artists seemed annoyed of us after my requests to fix the hearts on my ring fingers. It took a while, but i just accepted it. There's ugly stuck under my nails that I can't get rid of and some had air bubbles. Also, her toe started bleeding and they just wiped it. They also sanded down the sides of my middle finger, which is now in pain every time any liquid touches it. In total, for gel-x plus cat eye polish, two hearts, and a normal pedicure plus french tips came out to 159 (plus tip). My best friend's came out to 160. They do pedicures and manicures at the same time tho, so that was nice. read more

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This has got to be one of the best nail salons I've ever visited. I first found this business on Yelp after noticing that the nail techs are really talented at nail art, nail trends and also offered Gel X extensions. Because they had such great ratings I was worried they wouldn't be able to take me as a walk-in, but to my delight they were able to squeeze me in. As soon as I sat down with my nail tech I could tell she was very experienced. She moved quickly, but in an efficient way versus rushed. She asked the right questions and when I showed her a picture of my ideal length and shape, she took a quick look and made mental note. Now, I've had a lot of nail techs do this and then not really get it right so I've gotten into a habit of having a picture close to pull up as we approach the shaping and cutting part of the manicure. When she approached the time to shape the nails, I pulled it up again and she re-assured me that she's got it, and indeed she did. She shaped and filed it to PERFECTION. She was also really great at calling out any additional costs just so I was aware prior to application. For example, I really wanted to try the cat eye effect nail polish where they have to use a magnet in order to create the effect. She let me know that would cost an extra $15 which I was aware of but appreciated the communication. They were also even able to fit in a pedicure despite my concerns about timing. But she got me into the pedicure chair and finished my manicure there while someone else did my pedicure (thus showing how efficient they were.) I'm obsessed with my nails and just wish I had a salon like this near me in DC. But next time I'm back in LA, I'll be sure to be back! read more

Nails on the Moon in Santa Monica is my go-to nail salon. I've had pedicures and gel builder done here, and the results are always fantastic. I love getting my nails done with Veronica. She works at the salon twice weekly, and I normally see her on Sundays. I saw this idea on TikTok, and Victoria brought it to life: two coats of bubble bath topped with chrome powder. The nails came out on fire! Pink and shiny. The extra $15 for chrome nails is worth the added glam. The prices for gel builders are reasonable, ranging from $50 to $60. Plus, the free parking and convenient location with a nearby Starbucks and restaurants make it a convenient and enjoyable experience every time. read more

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Moon and her team are incredible! Mom and I don't get our nails done anywhere else. Best nail salon on the west side. AMAZING!!!!

Hello, all of the nails chipped in less than a week. I was in last Tuesday. Kindly please refund for services. I had to get everything redone. read more

Nails on the Moon - 6 days gel mani. All chipped - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Celine and Lucy and team!! Tried a new nail salon for my birthday! I,very vaguely, described what I wanted... Celine nailed it better than my own imagination!! It was a team effort as they did get busy in the evening. Despite the busy hour, they took great care to make sure all the work was done properly!! Yes, slightly more than I normally pay BUT well worth it! I mean she picked the image from my brain after my 'not totally clear' request!! read more

A cozy, "cosmic oasis" in Santa Monica--think celestial-themed decor, soothing music, and comfy seating. The ambiance feels upscale yet welcoming ...It's a lovely local gem--especially if you're looking for a personal touch and a stylish setting. If nail durability is crucial (e.g., for a trip or event), just check for availability, also i feel like they do an amazing job at hard gel! read more

Nails on the Moon - These are my nails like from 2 weeks and they still look fresh - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I normally don't do reviews but I had too on this place ! So firstly they have almost every color you can think of ! Also super friendly ! Then let's talk about the quality . I've had my nails on for about a month, no lifting , nothing !!!! I've been getting acrylics for years and when I tell you I need a fill by week two, I'm going on a month no issues . Definitely a great place for the price ! 10/10 read more

Nails on the Moon - This is over a month . No lifting.! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

My daughter and I been going to this place for two years now. We really love this place they have any color you wish for and they also can do any design you would like. The owner Moon and her staff are really nice. I have recommended this place to all my friends and they all love it. read more

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Kelly did an amazing job with my Gel-X request! My nails look exactly like the inspiration picture I showed her. The set was a bit pricier than the nail tech I usually go to, but Kelly told me the price upfront (wasn't hiding anything) and her work was very high quality. read more

Nails on the Moon - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

There's a lot to love about this nail salon: the cleanliness, the decor, the fact that no one is facing each other when getting their nails done. Their TVs always have something mesmerizing playing, from drink mixing, to walking tours of populous cities, and to people cooking using ancient methods. Each nail tech is a top-tier artist, and I've never left here feeling dissatisfied. Plus, they seem to pay their nail techs decently, so I'm more than willing to pay more to get my nails done at a place where the workers are happy. Moon is a darling. So are Joy and Hazel! Great personalities, highly recommend. read more

This is not the first time I've been to the salon, I'm honestly in love. Shoutout to Celine, not only her customer service was incredible but her talent amazed me. I showed her a quick pic and she immediately knew what to do. I can't say enough how much i love my nails set!! CUTE and AMAZING salon!! MUST TRY!! especially designs nails!! read more

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My favorite nail salon in the area! Best technicians only! Love love love Been coming here for 1, 5 years read more

Nails on the Moon - Gelly colors - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Best nail salon!!! Everyone is so nice and caring! The salon is clean, welcoming, and relaxing. They have done all the most complicated designs I've asked for with attention to detail! It is my go-to place read more

Nails on the Moon - Gel-x with nail art - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Always nice and pleasant. Clean salon and service is always good to me. Sweet girls and nice guys there. Always love my nails and toes after I leave. read more

Great spot with talented techs. I like to get designs and always feel like it matches the photo I show.