When I moved from W.LA to OC I was at a loss to where to go to get my nails done. I accidentally stumbled onto Red Persimmon Nails when the place (a couple of plazas over) I had been trying out couldn't/wouldn't take me. I have been going to this nail salon off/on for about 1.5 years now. I wouldn't say it's the cheapest nail salon, but you do get what you pay for. I was introduced to gel nails here. I was impressed... and hooked. I loved how the paint would stay on, not chip, and stay glossy for 2-3 weeks. Prices/Services: Average for a nail salon. I've only gotten pedis/manis. The gel manicures are great. Spa chairs are decent and in good working condition. I've gotten nail art done here a few times and the prices vary, but they're not really expensive ($5-10 for a couple of nails w/ designs). They do try to upsell, but don't push too hard; they get the point when you say "no" a couple of times". They do take credit cards (and charge an extra $1 for it), but ask that you tip in cash. Cleanliness: Average for a nail salon. Chattiness: Average. The ladies will try to talk to you. There are a couple that speak English well and the rest have just conversational level English. They do talk a little bit of trash about their customers -- yes, I speak and understand Vietnamese -- but not enough for me to be offended and go back. All-together a decent nail salon. I go here to get pampered every now and again. read more

Red Persimmon Nails - HK-esque gel nail art. She actually spent over 30 minutes trying to get the face just right; that is dedication! - Nail Salons Near Me - Orange, California

Went there once months back and I'm still growing out my nail. Literally 2 weeks later I went back to my regular place and my whole nail was that color. Thankful I didn't catch anything worse and this type of fungus is superficial from that place but NEVER coming back. read more

I am unsure qbout the experiences described in some of these reviews. Like so many salons, communication can be difficult, so I assume that the language and cultural differences could account for some of these problems. As for me, I had come this salon for over a year now and have had nothing but positive results. Their pricing is fair, and I have never had to wait because I make an appointment. read more

I like coming here. They do well with gel nail polish, and the ladies are polite. They're great about making appointments and usually on time. They have tons of color options, but not much by way of nail art. The nail salon is clean, orderly, and has lots of natural light. The chairs could use more cushion, but they make up for it by giving you pillows to rest your back on or rest your hands on while manicuring. Like many places they can do pedi/mani at the same time. I'm a perfectionist about toe polishes, though, and here doesn't cut the mustard for my standards. Still, good place, clean, trustworthy, average prices. read more

I have been coming to this nail salon for about 5 years and have always had a great experience. Then again, I always use one of two sisters for my nails. For my toes, anyone is ok usually. Here is the thing, if you are picky about your nails, pay attention to whats going on while its happening! If you don't like whats being done, say so. Speak up. Not all of the ladies here are good with english, but there is someone who will hear you and translate to her what you don't like. I have gotten everything from Acrylics, gel polish, a simple buff and polish, pedicures galore, and many many brow waxings. Like ANY nail salon they will try and sell you more things. A flower on your toe, sea salt scrub, 5min longer massage, callous remover etc. All you have to do is say no. Simple. You may have to say it a couple times, but dont cave if you dont want to spend the extra money. read more

Showed up at 620 and the 2 workers doing their own nails told me they were closed even though all their signage said open till 7 BS read more

Came in yesterday with my mom for a gel manicure. The woman who attended us was cutting her own toe nails before doing my moms mani and never did she wash her hands before starting. We didn't say anything because we were scared she might mess up her nails on purpose. But honestly so disgusting. read more

This place has low ratings but it was a pretty decent place for me. Kelly did my nails, I had my acrylics removed and had gel polish. She was pretty quick which is good because I hate being at the nail salon for a long time. read more

This is a really late review but I wanted to see how long my gel manicure would last. I went early last week for a gel manicure and luckily, although it was lunch hour, they were not busy at all. I was sat immediately and when I told them I wanted a design done on my nails, they let me know that they can do it. I was a long time customer of Ann's nails across the street, but there have been times where they would say "oh no we can't do that design". I felt bad because the design I wanted was new to them, but almost every lady came to my station to look at the pinterest pin that I showed to try and give my lady tips on how to make it. One of the ladies even started looking up youtube videos on how to make it as my lady(Ana) was doing the basic part of the manicure. When she was ready to do the design, she looked over the picture again to make sure she did it right, and she took her time trying to make it identical to the picture. After it was all said and done, I was very happy with my nails and with the price. I will definitely start coming here more often. Ann's nails is great, but they have been so crowded lately and their level of good service has lessened. It has now been about a weekish since I got the manicure, and it looks like I just got it done today. The gel hasn't lifted and nothing has chipped. Gel manicure with design cost me $30 + tip. There is a $1 charge for using your card, so it would be wise to bring cash if you don't like having that extra charge. Salon was clean and well ventilated(since I've come into my second trimester, my sense of smell has gone off the charts!) which I really liked. I'll definitely be back and I will be requesting Ana again :) read more

Red Persimmon Nails - Credits to Paula for an awesome job! - Nail Salons Near Me - Orange, California

I've been coming here for a while. No real issues except the girls are always asking if I'm single...but I digress... came in on a Sunday afternoon for a pedicure and the place was packed. I was told 15 minutes before someone was free. I decided to wait. Mind you, I'm the only one there. 5 minutes later, another lady comes in and is waiting like me. Somehow she got seated before I did, but no one explained it, no one said anything. Another lady who was already seated glanced at me a few times, as she was wondering the same thing as I. Since no one at the shop was paying any attention to this, I just picked up and left...went across the street to Ann's Nails...will write about that experience when I'm done. read more

Will never ever go back here... I came for gel nail polish and regular pedicure... And it was the worst experience by far. 1st. The receptionist just greeted me hi and "what u want", then i said gel and pedicure then just started speaking vietnamese to the girls and didnt even pointed me out if i need to wait or go ahead and sit somewhere... 2nd i just sat down and they gave me te color models then they took my onehand to soak in the water and the other hand to file it.... Didnt got a chance to choose the colors! Only by putting it in my lap amd look at it. 3rd . They dont even know how match the color closest to what they put in my toes.... I kept telling them i want neutral bcoz of work. 4rth and WORST case everytime i put my gel nail to the light it keeps on melting afterwards that she needs to re-do it AND she cut the sides of my nails to slant that it hurts!!! And took out my skin tooooo much that i got cutsssss and it was bleeding!!! At least 3 out of 4 cuts was literally bleeding when i walked out!!! read more

This place doesn't deserve a star. My mom came to me very upset. We have been going to this place for years and my mom came in for her pedicure, my mom told me that her nail lady didn't clean her nails or cut them properly but she told my mom that she was going to charge her 16$ for that??? Which we don't understand cause they always do it! She felt very discriminated as well. Excuse my language but f this place. read more

I came in just to get my fingernails and toenails cut. Paula helped me and gave me excellent service. We had a great conversation while she was cutting. She understood what I wanted and didn't try to encourage me to purchase more or get a full manicure/pedicure. I will be returning for sure! read more

Just had my nails done here as it's next to my dry cleaner. Not impressed. Ana (name on coat) kept sticking me with the cuticle sizzors. I am usually pretty good about tolerating things but had to speak up and ask her to be careful. My massage was less than 5 minutes and didn't ask if I wanted long. The price was right though, $15. I have a horrendous guilt problem about not tipping, so I gave her 20% and she took it and walked away very huffy. No thank you. I am wishing I would have snatched it back out of her hands. I should have known better and will go back to Tustin Nails on Collins next time! read more

Went in today to get my birthday nails done, I asked her for coffin shape nails and said she couldn't do it if I was getting short nails? Then, there was a scratch on one of the nails since I did get a mate color and told her and she said it was my fault, turned and told something to the lady behind her like if I had done something rude. I am not happy with my new set of nails wich look like there floating by the way. Never go here!!! read more

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First and last time at this place! Seriously, seriously horrible service. This was just two days ago on November 24th. I desperately needed a manicure so I went looking for a place close to work and found this place just a few minutes away. Soon as I walked in I get greeted with "hello, what you need today?" I said "a regular manicure", so she directs me to an empty chair where I sit for abt 5 mins before a different employee, in an empty chair, watching a movie on her tablet/iPad tells me to go pick a color. So I get up and go. Helen, who was the manicurist at the table I was sent to, runs out of a door, probably the restroom, and comes rushing over to me asking over and over "Manicure? You want manicure?" I proceed to tell her that yes, I want a manicure, so she takes my hand and suggests I get a gel manicure and says "not alot, only $25", so I tell her I only have $20 for a regular manicure (and possibly a tip) so she brushes me off and hurries me back to the table. At the table she starts to do my nails but never once tries to start up a conversation or even small talk. However, the only times she did open her mouth was to continue to ask if I want to do a bottom gel coat and a top gel coat for only $10 more (suddenly it's $5 less?) but I kindly kept explaining that I work with trash and every time I'd say "no, thank you". Helen obviously doesn't know what "no, thank you" means. She kept asking over and over! I started to feel some what harassed by this woman! She must have asked me around 7 times if I wanted a top & bottom gel coat. She finally stopped but not once said anything to me during the service. She never asked if I wanted a cut-down. Her file looked soooo dirty except for the part that she was using on my nails, so disgusting! She kept putting things down on her cart with an attitude. She cut my thumb with the cuticle scissors that left me bleeding a good while. After she saw I was bleeding, she tried to discreetly hide it but proceeds to pour acetone on it! Can you say "OW!" Roughest massage ever, kept pressing down where she'd cut me. She said "you wanna pay now or later", I give her my $20 bill and she brings back a $5 & 5 $1 bills. Really? You want a tip?! Cleaned off polish that was on my skin with her own nail, digging in to my skin. In the end the only thing I was satisfied with was the polish color I'd picked! Go somewhere else. Seriously. Save your nails, cuticles & $$. read more

Fast and friendly. Ive never had to wait. Plenty of parking . Very clean and comfortable. I recommend manicure and pedicure with color gel. They did a great job and I appreciate that they are open on Sunday's. read more

Painful experience. I went in for a full set and pedicure. The tech couldnt do the design I wanted for my nails which all I wanted was the natural clear pink fade to white so I wanted to go and pick a color from the wall and mary told me to just sit down and she would bring me the gel colors. I told her I wanted polish for nails and gel for fingers. She told me gel is better for both which I understand but there prices are expensive. I sat down and was attempting to to pick a gel color and she started doing my nails. She kept pressuring me to pick a color already but it was kind of hard to do while she is already starting to do my nails. I was cut numerous times by her. My hands burned the entire time, she even took the spinning sander and was sanding the skin on my thumb. I don't know if she couldn't see or what. My nail color is streaking and inconsistent. My nails are all different lengths. Some are thicker/thinner than other nails they look horrible. My pedicure was ok but I didn't get a massage. Maybe they don't give messages. They tried getting me to add services and when I would deny the add ons they gave me dirty looks and spoke in their language. Overall too expensive for what I received. I paid 50 dollars for horrible service. I started to regret coming to this salon when I was watching the other clients complain and have disappointed looks on there faces. There are plenty other good salons that can do much better read more

Always the best service! Paula is the best! I've been coming here since the day they opened and can't complain. The service is the best and quality of my nails also. read more

Red Persimmon Nails - Love my nails. Paula always gives me the newest designs and styles. - Nail Salons Near Me - Orange, California

I've been getting my pedis and the occasional manis here for several years now. While all of the ladies are nice, most of them aren't that good. The ONLY one I trust is Terry - she has a very, very steady hand and is really lovely all the way around. Tip 1- always make an appointment to make sure you get Terry or you might get stuck with one of those ladies that makes your nails look crooked. You soooo know what I mean! Tip 2 - if you use a credit card, they'll charge you $1 extra. read more

Go with your girlie friends! I travel far about every 3 weeks for a fill. Every technician is great and really work to get the look you want! They have a huge number of gels to choose from and a very comfy environment! Exactly what I want when I want to relax or be with friends! Thank you ladies! read more

Red Persimmon Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Orange, California

Wouldn't come here again! Nails were done TOO thick! Not surprised tho placed looked too lonely and knew afterwards why!

So I have been here 2x. I really refuse to learn from my mistakes. I went on my lunch break (1st mistake). They have pamplets with prices on them & I was shocked $18 for a gel fill I thought DAMN this is my spot (2nd mistake, never confirming prices) Only waited a couple minutes and I was seated with Tina. She is super nice, asked me if I liked my shape (done from anothe shop) I told her no, so she reshaped them to probably the most natural shape I have had which I loved. I hate the clunky fake look. I had to leave before she could polish, got compliments at work for my unpolished nails. Went back for the polish & loved the end result. When it came time to pay, not so happy. She charged me $28 for a acrylic fill w/gel polish. When I questioned it she was all "oh those prices are wrong" Normally I would argue the advertised price but 1. Didn't have time to argue & 2.This is a nail salon they will fight you tooth and nail about pricing. The only upside was I decided to upgrade to the cats eye polish which she originally quoted as $5 but only charged me $3. On my 2nd visit I decided to just pop in on my lunch break and was told the wait was 15 minutes, now I know all of these shops lie about the wait because there is alot of competition and they want you to stay but 35 minutes later I had to go back to work. 4 stars is because I really love Tina's shaping, my hands are hard to make look girly. If I was rating off of pricing and the rude woman at the front (not the young reception girl, but some old bitty) on the 2nd visit they would be a 2. Tina saved them. Will I go back? Only for Tina, hope she does a good job next time or its over. read more

Well I write this as I wait ... they took another lady before me who walked in after me... yes walked in didn't have an appt... she explained she only had 30 mins.. well damn my time is just as valuable as her time is. My car is across the street getting washed now... kind of upset and annoyed ... I am so unhappy read more

Tried this place out for the first time today. I thought it was great. I normally go to Ann's nails across the street but lately they've become more crowded and their work has suffered so I decided to try something new. This place has been recently remodeled and looks nothing like any pics on yelp. The prices are decent and I'm very happy with the finished product. BIG TIP... ask for Tina. She was great and very good at manicures and pedicures. I will definitely visit this place again. read more

I was REALLY disappointed with my pedicure! The skin around my toes looks and feels all rough and just a sucky job overall. I have very little free time so super bummed. Go somewhere else read more

I love pretty toes. This place gives you pretty toes! My nails usually grow out long before the polish chips off (yay!). The employees are friendly, the place is clean and appears to follow all the rules regarding hygiene. Usually they can find a chair for me right away if I'm alone, and within 10-15 mins if I have a friend so we can sit together. My only complaint? The chairs are not great. They have the type that only vibrate, I prefer the ones that have the rollers/massagers as well. But that doesn't stop me from going here when my toes need to get pretty! read more

My favorite nail place. Been coming here for YEARS. The ladies are nice and they do a great job.

So I was getting my pedicure which they pretty much force you to get all the extra stuff, anyway I was next to get my full set I was practically done with my pedicure and had been waiting for 45 min but a friend of Kelly's walks in and she asks me to wait an additional hour to get my nails done and after I say no that I'm next she says sorry I'll give you a discount next time but was still not doing my nails next. Worst customer service and not even worth it with their terrible quality anyways. DO NOT GET YOUR NAILS DONE HERE! read more

I haven't found a place that I was completely satisfied with until this one!!! Her name was Mindy I think. I got a full set of acrylics with French balayage polish! I will add pic next time. Got so many compliments!! Thank u! read more

The lady was very rude to me. I felt discriminated. She continued to say negative things to my face about how I looked. This nail salon should be ashamed. read more

Was hoping for better experience. From the way in my greeting was "what do you need?". Not how can we help you. Not coming back.

This place is seriously the worst place to get your nails done. The staff doesn't speak English and trying to explain to them what you want is a task in itself. They have s sign that displays the MasterCard and Visa logo and after waiting about 10 minutes a women then tells you cash only please. Not returning to this foreign business anymore!!!! read more

Worst experience at a nail salon I have ever had. I left in pain. First off, it was a warm day and the shop was even hotter inside. No air on at all. During my manicure, I was asked if I wanted gel nail polish at least 7 times. I clearly informed the lady that I just wanted regular polish. After she asked me for the final time, she no longer spoke to me. During the manicure, she was extremely rough even after I would pull my hands away and tell her it hurt. My nails were filed so poorly that I have burns and scratches from the file around my nails. The lady also cut my finger and it began to bleed. She soon after drenched it with acetone. Overall, no matter how cheap the services are or how in much of a hurry you are in, do not attend this nail salon. read more

First time here and will not be going back.... the color selection was horrible... I was there on my lunch break and told the nail technician that I was on a time crunch, she sent 9 minutes on phone and cut me... horrible service and rude staff read more

Don't recommend! This lady with long ass nails kept stabbing my foot and had to redo the gel 2 times. She was also FaceTiming her friend and made my little toe bleed. My feet looked terrible and the massage was like a minute long I paid almost $30 for poor work read more

I came to try out this place the other day after my coworker had told me about how great of a job they did here. Yeah, they do take their time with their work. but i dont understand how you can take your sweet time for my nails to look alright. i decided to go for something simple but cute so i did red nails with a white bow on one finger for both hands. one of the bows was crooked. dont laugh at me after i tell you... my finger is NOT crooked!! SO NOT WORTH 50 DOLLARS. NO BUENO!!! i feel like i was overcharged. 30 dollars for gel manicure and 15 dollar for pedicure and 5 dollars for design on two nails. I recently found out that Ritz down the street does 18 dollar gel manicures and 13 dollar pedicures with free hot oil and sugar scrub!!... read more

Red Persimmon Nails - 35 dollar gel manicure. blagh - Nail Salons Near Me - Orange, California

HORRIBLE IN EVERY WAY If you want to know how NOT to run a business, Red Persimmon is your place. I should have known better when I walked in; there were no customers and about 12 ladies sitting around doing nothing. I got a gel manicure. My manicurist was working on my nails while the other ladies looked on - like I was a science experiment or something. Then, some lady walks up to the manicurist working on me and says "my husband wants a pedicure". I couldn't believe it when the lady actually left me to take care of this other customer! Did I mention everyone else in the shop was doing NOTHING!? I went with the flow. My new manicurist did an awful job. Two of my nails are majorly screwed up. I just couldn't stay in that dirty place any longer. The lotions smelled so bad and the light box was so crudded up I felt I had to run. One customer came in and was asking questions about whether she could get a gel manicure on her short nails. The ladies wouldn't even answer her. I answered her questions but immediately regretted not just telling her to run far away to another salon and never come back. That's what I did. Disgusting, obnoxious, rude and poor quality work. Never Never Again. read more

Worst place to get your spa pedi done the lady that helped me was rude and just a grump cut me twice and sped thru the entire thing and at the end she still had the nerve to ask for a tip and expected it too which was worse my entire pedi took 25 mins. Never coming here again. read more

I've tried going to this place two times and both times have been turned away because they are "too busy." Each time, there was only 3 people currently getting their nails done and zero people waiting. The second time, the lady said she could do a regular manicure, but not acrylics and she laughed and said bye. Definitely not gonna even bother trying again. read more