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Pamper Nail Spa

4.1 (403 reviews)
InexpensiveNail Salons
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

By appointment only

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Hair gets caught in nail

Nail technician over painted manicure, causing the polish to lift and peel only after a couple days. Nails would get caught in hair or clothing. You can also see in the pictures blood on my left thumb nail. Most painful manicure I've ever had. I messaged the owner and she agreed to fix it. When I got there, she tried to charge me for a new set of nails. I asked for a refund, but she refused. Terrible experience and terrible customer service.

Gelx ombre w cat eye!
Minnow N.

I have always wanted to try out Pamper Nail Spa since i used to live in Palms. I finally planned far enough in advance to book an appointment. I needed gelx nails done for my wedding and had an idea of what I'd like. I got there early and Chi Thuy was able to accommodate me early. I showed them what i had in mind (a white ombre with cat eye) and instead of winging it, they did a test run on a loose gelx nail and showed me to confirm. I immediately felt reassured this was going to turn out great! Chi Thuy was very thorough and detailed with the base coats and ombre. Then of course came the cat eye which really topped off the whole look! I was very happy with the end product and weeks later they continue to last and look great! The ladies here are professionals and also super friendly! I definitely will be back!

Cat eye!
Whitney S.

I love this place! Always my go to for all my special occasions and pre travel gels. They are so great and able to accommodate whatever you want for such a reasonable price. This latest time I went with a gel cat eye and she was able to capture the look I was going for! You can't find a place with so much bang for your buck. It's a cute small place so I suggest making reservations. Can't wait to go back!

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Katy Z.

I called a few weeks in advanced to make an appointment for 2 people. I was quoted $35 for gel manicure + extra $7 for the French tips. I also inquired information for my friend who wanted a regular mani and regular pedicure in which was quoted $42. I made sure to ask if cuticle care and shaping were included in those prices and the lady answering the phone said it was. These prices reflected are without tip FYI, and make sure to bring cash as they are CASH ONLY! We arrived at our appointment early and were able to get the metered parking right outside the storefront. We paid for an hour of parking and it was right on the money in terms of timing. The ladies also knew we parked right outside and even checked on the meter for us to ensure that it did not expire. My gel with French experience was good. She did comment on when I had my nails done last though... which was definitely over a few months ago. I felt a little judge, but also I did not care much because that was the whole point of going to the nail salon in the first place, plus I have to wash my hands a lot for work so I knew it was definitely a little beat up to say the least. One thing I noticed was that they do two base coats before applying the white gel tips for the French. She asked which I preferred for the base coats and I said the light pink was fine, but I did not anticipate that she would do two coats considering other places that I've been to only do 1 base coat and 2 coats for the gel tips, so it was a bit more pink than I liked. For the white tips, the nail artist used a very fine tip to create the shape before using the same fine tip to fill it in. She did not use a brush to create the shape. It was a little impressive that she could make the shape without using the brush, but without using the brush to shape it better, it was not as even/round as I would have liked (see pics). My friend enjoyed her regular mani and pedi. They have two people working on her at the same time. The regular mani and pedi took a lot longer to dry but that was expected. They did try to convince her to do a gel mani instead, but she was firm with her decision considering her job does not allow for gel manicures. Overall, for the price and time it took for them to do the nails, I would be back if I was in the area. It's definitely not one of those fancy salons, but it gets the job done. This review is coming about 2 weeks after my nail appointment and the gel nails are still intact!

Although it saddens me having to write this review, it's important to provide feedback after receiving a not so great experience.. What I like most about this nail salon is the location. It's a very convenient distance for me and the rates aren't terrifying like many other shops in LA. What I dislike is the small cramped space and very minimal nail polish color choices. Especially pinks and nudes for darker complexions. My first experience here was okay. Kept it simple.. but my nails ended up being slightly shorter than I had requested. Unfortunately, by the time I noticed the extra filing, it was too late to do anything. So, I ended up being content with the outcome and hoped for a better one next time... "Next time" arrives... Yesterday was my second time at the shop as a walk-in and if I'm not mistaken, I spotted 2 mani/pedi chairs available upon my arrival. I requested an oval, gel French tip manicure and a regular pedicure and was in no rush. I showed a picture for inspiration and then my mani began. The pedicure was fine. However, the lady that did my mani was having trouble with painting the white tips... towards the end of the service, I noticed a smudge from the white nail polish onto the pink nail bed. Now, of course I expect clean lines-- no exceptions, so I reiterated myself many times that there was a mistake and it should be fixed. The lady acted as if she didn't see anything so I pulled out my phone's flashlight to show her again and again, then she made some kind of adjustment. Yes it looked better than before...until I noticed even more imperfections in natural lighting on my way home. As a respectful human being, I paid for the services and gave both technicians a nice little tip for their kindness and time. BUT, my nails just kept bothering me throughout the day AND I have a wedding to go to this weekend. I'm sooooooo bummed. Just look at the photos, they are all self explanatory.. Now, idk if I will return or recommend this place :(

Gel mani with chrome $50
Rachel T.

Called in same day and was able to get an appointment for a gel mani. It was surprisingly very busy for a Thursday afternoon. It's a small space, only has 3 massage chairs for pedicures and 2 tables for manicures. Price is comparable nail salons in the neighborhood and they are cash only. Service was good and everyone was friendly, however, the only reason for the 4 stars was that my gel mani took about an hour and 20 min from start to finish. I think my manicurist may have been just starting out so took quite a bit of time with each nail. She also forgot a few times to turn the UV light machine on. Otherwise she was friendly and did a good job. I wouldn't expect it to take that long every time given other ladies came and left at a decent time. Overall, would come back again but would let them know if I have a time constraint!

Reagan D.

Amazing place! Very tiny little studio but I was super impressed with the amount of care they put into your nails. I felt indeed pampered! They also do nail art design and had lots of colors.

Fresh dip
Vanessa G.

I still cannot believe that I found this place a few years ago and have been consistently happy with the results even after Tai left the shop.

Siarra H.

I love this place :) I originally came in for just a removal from another set but once I was there and saw how many cute colors they had (which btw they have a huge variety of cute colors, chromes, glitters and designs you can choose from), I decided I actually wanted to get gel nails too. They seemed pretty busy so I felt bad asking but Ivy was so nice and said if I was ok waiting 10 mins she could do the gel for me too. Everyone here is so nice and respectful. I am so happy with the result of my nails. I ended up doing a light blue with chrome and I LOVE them they turned out so cute! :) Ivy did such an amazing job with everything, I love the shape and color and also she was so sweet and made it a really good experience for me. They are very thorough with cleaning up your cuticles as well which I really appreciate. At the end of the service, she even gave me a little holiday gift which was unexpected but so so thoughtful and sweet and it really showed me that the women here really care about their clients, which is so nice and in my experience isn't a common thing at nail salons. Plus the price was very reasonable. Ivy took care of me and I will definitely be back to see her!! :)

Cut the cuticles too much. Ouch
Sari P.

I made an appointment for 12:00 a few days in advance for a mani pedi. I arrived 5-10 minutes early. They didn't take me till 12:30. Ivy did a good job on the manicure shaping and polishing but the side of one of my thumbs is hurting. I think she may have trimmed the cuticle too much. The lady who did my pedicure, don't know her name, she has short hair and glasses was very rough. Usually getting a pedi is a pleasant experience. This was very uncomfortable and even painful at times. Ivy kept asking if I was OK because I kept grimacing in pain during the pedi. This nail salon is in walking distance from me which makes it convenient but not sure if I'll go back there again.

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Cute little salon that always does a great job at a great price! I always come back :)

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7 months ago

Excellent service and quality ! My gel manicure lasts 4-5 weeks ! I drive to Culver City from Koreatown and worth the traffic !

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Great little hole-in-the-wall nail spa. My gel nails last over 3 weeks and don't chip. Super affordable, great service.

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Staff was friendly, efficient and provided services as expected. I recommend it. Lots of color selections. Comfortable atmosphere.

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Hidden gem, everyone here is so nice and they do a pretty good job. Small but cozy and clean place.

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Easily took me in right away at 10:30 or so on a Monday morning for a gel pedi. Quick and efficient. Small clean space, cash only

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Ask the Community - Pamper Nail Spa

Do you offer tip extensions with your SNS manicures? If so, how much does this cost?

$45 and up

What do they charge for gel manicure and gel pedicure?

$65

Anyone know if the salon is open now?

It is open.

Do they use liners in the spa tub and sanitize their tools?

Yess

Does David still work here?

I don't think so whenever I go I only see Tai and some ladies

Is using the method of SNS nails or dipping powder considered sanitary because other women use the same powder to put their fingers into and I'm not sure if it's considered sanitary or not?

Nail polish is put on every client's nails including the toes. Just with that in mind alone I'd say it's around the same. However you are asked to wash your hands after to make sure everything is clean. I would say you run the same amount of risk… 

Who would you recommend for getting SNS nails done at this nail salon?

Have Tai do your sns nails! He's great!

How much is full set of acrylic with a matte finish?

$95

Do they do dipping powder here?

I think SNS is the same as dipping powder. My nails were done by dipping them into a powder several times and getting clear coating.hope this helps.

Hi, do you do sns nails? Price?

My friend and I both got sns done today. Hers was $30 but she didn't get her cuticles cut. Mine was $38, and I had my old sns removed and cuticles cut.

Any one know the prices?

As of Aug 2017, Gel Mani is $27 and Gel Mani + Pedi is $58 :)

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Review Highlights - Pamper Nail Spa

Thi (pronounced like "tee") did my toes and Wendy did my nails and suggested shaping them different.

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