Always love my experience at Slay. Amazing customer service, wonderful artistry, and very gentle. Couldn't recommend them more! read more

Slay Nails & Spa - Gel X nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

As soon as I walked in, I received a pleasant and warm greeting.. .. very efficient, professional, friendly, great ambience & excellent service! read more

Kaitlyn did an amazing job on my nails! She was gentle around my cuticles and precise with the shape!

First time at salon and always skeptical. I had Hot Gel and Pedicure. Tesa is excellent who did my Gel Nails. Kay did my pedi and it was also good. Brian at front desk is personable and friendly. I will definitely return. Very difficult to find quality work and I'm extremely particular. I'm use to high quality in Temecula. May have found my spot. ​ read more

I am so disappointed. I have been once before and the service was great. However, I came in today and the service was terrible. It took an hour and a half for a fill, and when I brought it to my technician's attention that one of my nails is going a direction that it shouldn't, she argued and said that it was the original technician who put the nail on crooked (it didn't look that way when I came in). She tried to fix it but it looks completely different than the others and is not filed well. There are three nails on my right hand that look just WRONG. When I brought it to the manager's attention as I was leaving, the response was "well she was really patient." I said "wait, what? What required her to be patient? This was a simple fill, same color, same shape. I didn't ask for anything or act in a way that required her to be patient..." but he refused to acknowledge the issue and I was forced to walk out. I will have to go elsewhere to have it fixed and it won't be returning. I wish I could recommend this place, but unfortunately it is a waste of time and money. I would hesitate before going here. read more

I came because of all the good reviews and requested a Gel X set with Amy. I am going on vacation so I wanted to do aura nails, they have plenty of the same style on their Instagram. She was trying but it was not coming out at all like my inspiration photo and she was clearly mad that I didn't like the way it was coming out but I am not going to pay an extra $30 for a design that I did not like. I showed her the inspiration set from the beginning and told her I wanted short Gel X, I wish she would have told me from the beginning she couldn't do it. Instead she gave me attitude for the rest of the set and didn't even clean the airbrush off my skin. Wanted to like this place but unfortunately I will have to look for another salon next time. read more

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Fabulous experience! First time here, friendly staff helpful on the phone. The most extensive collection of design and sample books to choose from! Small and quant very relaxing and peaceful vibe. read more

I come here every time I come into town, and their Gel X work is the best I have experienced! I have yet to find a place like Slay Nails where I live now! The work they do last weeks, an the nail techs are so talented! They are also very customer service oriented, and the salon has a calming vibe. I will definitely return as often as I visit! read more

I've been coming here since they first reopened a few years ago and had been a repeat customer. Unfortunately, the quality has gone down significantly while the prices have increased. A lot of the technicians who were great are not there anymore. I told them I was taking engagement photos and showed them reference pictures and the technician didn't get color right at all. When asked them to change it they were clearly upset. I wish they showed me swatches first before committing to the whole process. She said she could easily give me what I was looking for and didn't. By the end of the service my nails looked unfinished and messy. It was such a poor job. I paid 100+ dollars for builder gel and tip and I had to go somewhere else and get my nails redone for my engagement photos. Extremely disappointing service and treatment. I used to be loyal to them but now I will not be returning. read more

Slay Nails & Spa - Unfinished, messy, looks grown out when I just got it done - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

I've been coming here since they first opened, and I absolutely love it! This is always my go-to spot for pedicures, and whenever I have a little extra money, I treat myself to a manicure too. I called today and booked an appointment for 1:30 PM, and as soon as I walked in, two people were ready to assist me. I was able to get both my manicure and pedicure done and was out within an hour, which I really appreciated! I also got French tips, and before they started, they let me know it would be an additional $15. I really appreciated them being upfront about the price instead of surprising me at the end. Everyone is always so friendly and attentive. Throughout the whole process, they checked in with me to make sure I was happy with the nail length, color, and even the water temperature for my pedicure. It's the little things like that that make me keep coming back. I always have a great experience here and definitely recommend them! read more

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Kat did an excellent job on my gel nails. She listened to my requests and didn't need any oversight. Kat has great attention to detail so the nails came out beautifully. read more

The customer service was disappointing. My sister and I have both now had negative experiences at this salon, which is why I feel this is worth mentioning. Most recently, I was quoted around $138 before my appointment and ended up being charged $203 after the services were completed. My nails actually came out cute and the design was done well, so I want to give credit where it's due. The issue isn't the finished designed, it's the way customers are treated and how the pricing is handled. I was also nicked badly enough to bleed, the removal process was rough, and I felt uncomfortable with the attitude during the appointment. Then I was directly asked how I was going to tip. I want to be clear that I always tip and have absolutely no problem tipping well. What bothered me was feeling pressured about it. A tip should be the customer's choice and should reflect their experience; it shouldn't feel expected or demanded. My other sister also had an experience here where she felt pressured about tipping, along with having a rough removal process. Having multiple family members experience similar issues makes this feel less like a one-time misunderstanding. I have been to other nail salons where I've never experienced this kind of treatment. If a service is going to cost significantly more than the price originally quoted, that needs to be communicated before the service is completed so the customer has the opportunity to agree to the additional charges. Being presented with a $203 total after being quoted $138 ($90 quote manicure+ $48 pedicure) puts the customer in an unfair position. I don't expect perfect service everywhere, but I do expect transparency, professionalism, and respectful treatment, especially at this price point. The quality of my nail design was good, but unfortunately, the overall customer service experience was not. Based on multiple experiences, I would not recommend this salon. Future Edit After Company Response: The misinformation and lack of transparency occurred in the Yelp text thread when I first booked my appointment. So, I simply want to say that I suggest for future bookings you disclose clearly to customers that the nail set themselves will cost $70 and then customers are required to pay and additional sum for specific designs. Because when I ask "How much will it cost for one of your team members to complete something similar to these inspo pics?" and then you say "The quote is around 85-90", that does not lead the customer to understand in any way that the price of the nails and the price of the design are separate. I would suggest that you make that way more clear in order to help future customers. read more

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Catherine did an awesome job! I love my nails! First visit and I will definitely be coming back. Builder gel nails. read more

Slay Nails & Spa - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

I received gel x with simple nail art; the service was prompt and affordable ($105 before tax and tip). My technician was skilled and matched my inspiration picture pretty well. My main complaint is that during the service, my technician was a little aggressive with clipping/filing, and cut into my finger when trying to remove a hangnail. It bled for a while, and the wound still hurts days later. I'm sure this isn't a reflection of the technician's skill, but I'm not sure I'd come back either. read more

I brought a picture in of some cute 4th of July nails I saw on Instagram and she did the same thing exactly!! Love them read more

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I came on a weekday without an appointment, with a friend, and they were able to fit us in immediately. Mia was amazing at both color selection and recreating my nail inspo picture, and mind you I have short nails. They use new/sterile tools for each client. The staff is incredibly professional and friendly. read more

Slay Nails & Spa - Nails by Mia - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

Since I started coming to Mia for a hard gel mani, my nails have grown so fast and they are so strong. Also, the guy that manages the appointment is always so nice and he is respectful especially when I frequently change my appointment dates and times. read more

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First time getting my nails done here. The salon was nice, and the girl who did my nails was friendly. In my opinion, it was a bit overpriced, which may be because it's in a nicer area. I got a short, single-color cat-eye Gel-X set for $80, and the design I wanted would have been an additional $60. It wasn't a very intricate design,just a few simple lines,so the extra charge surprised me. I've gotten similar Gel-X sets with simple designs elsewhere for about the same total price, so I personally didn't feel the pricing was worth it. read more

It honestly felt like the services were a bit rushed. * The pedicure was okay, but there was very minimal scrubbing, so it didn't feel as thorough as I expected. * The manicure was just alright -- some of the nails are unevenly painted, and overall it looks like something I could've done myself at home. read more

My daughter's GelX manicure is out of this world. 10/10 will 100% be coming back. Salon is clean and everyone is friendly! read more

Slay Nails & Spa - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

Very kind, accommodating, great service and aesthetic result. I will return! Eric oversees all the providers and is attentive and kind to his clients and coworkers. read more

Very happy with my nails !! Super clean salon, employees were all nice & quick with their services read more

Great first time experience! I had an appointment and they were ready for me when I walked in. Jessica did my nails exactly how I requested and Tessa gave me an exceptional deluxe rose petal pedicure. I normally stick with basic pedicures but glad I splurged, she made the extra cost worth it. The gentleman at the front desk was really welcoming. They had the World Cup game on which was a nice touch, so much better than the news. I will definitely return. read more

Happy with my nails. Amy always does a great job! Everyone is always nice and pleasant

The good: They had amazing color options! They welcomed walk-ins. They had beautiful gel colors that included chrome colors and ombré options I've never seen before. I think this was my favorite color pedicure/manicure I've ever received! I got a magenta chrome color. These fancy colors are an additional $10-15. The gel pedicure was $48 but it was an additional cost for the upgraded color option I chose. The bad: It would've been nice if the top edge of the nail (for thicker nails) were colored more as well. The chrome part on top is fading and revealing just the black undercoat not too long after its application (4-5 days after). The interesting: They don't have discounts for cash payments like a lot of other nail salons have. read more

My mom was nervous about getting her first pedicure, but it didn't take long for her to start enjoying it so much that she said she wants to come back to Slay Nails every month! It was nice to have the tv playing a video about Paris to distract us. I was very impressed by how gentle and skilled the woman who took care of my mom's feet was. My mom has a lot going on with her feet, so they needed a lot of work. We were so impressed that we even had her cut/buff her fingernails. Whenever my mother visits, I hope to take her back to Slay! read more

Slay Nails & Spa - My mom wound up loving her pedicure! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

Christmas-y design for the Holidays. Thank you Jessica for the care and attention to detail and your patience. Absolutely beautiful work. I asked for a modification that they accommodated, the nails on my right hand need to be shorter for my work. But the designs look beautiful and the shape is fantastic. Thank you!! read more

Slay Nails & Spa - Christmas Nails by Jessica - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

I love my Halloween nails!! They always do such a great job on my nails and they specialize on nail designs! read more

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I've been coming here almost every month for the past year. Great quality, beautiful nails, highly recommended! My daughter loves it，too. read more

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Kevin took great care with my pedicure. I've been here quite a few times with mix results, but I'm really happy with today's appointment. It was quiet and has a really great vibe when you come in. I really enjoy this place, and will be back. read more

I went to Slay Nails and Spa for a gel manicure, and it was by far the worst nail experience I've ever had. The technician was extremely aggressive with the electric file. She over-filed my natural nails so much that they were left paper-thin--so thin they were literally bending and breaking. The drill was used so harshly that it actually burned my finger. What makes this even worse is that I naturally have strong, thick nails, and they completely ruined them. I've never had damage like this in my life, especially from something as routine as a gel manicure. Now my nails are weak, painful, and will take months to grow out and recover. This was completely unacceptable. I would not recommend this salon to anyone who cares about the health of their natural nails. read more

I don't know how they are so comfortable leaving nails like this knowing we pay 50$ + on a pedicure. I told Kathy to please make sure she files my nails correctly bc I wasn't careful cutting my nails. She said ok. As soon as she was done filing I noticed before she got started painting my nails that she left one of my big toe nails longer than the other. How did you miss that? I brought that up to her attention and she said you're right you would think she would check the rest of the nails. When she got done painting my nails. I noticed the poor job she did on the rest of the nails. I just don't understand how they're sooooo comfortable with the lack of details. It's ridiculous. I seen this girl 3 times. Of course first time they do an amazing job to win a customer, second time was awful, I thought this time I'll let her know and still did a horrible job filing my nails. It's unacceptable. Last time coming to this nail salon. read more

I went in for a manicure the day before my wedding last week as a walk-in. They got me in right away. They were all very professional, friendly and accommodating. I will give them kudos for that. Atmosphere and ambience is giving "big city." They did not soak my hands or deal with my cuticles etc before prepping my nails and adding polish and for the price I paid, I wasn't impressed with the polish job. Because they didn't handle my cuticles first, the outgrowth will show faster and it won't last long looking very nice. Lastly, Be prepared to tip with cash or Venmo. read more

Slay Nails & Spa - Nails done 4 days ago. - Nail Technicians Near Me - Torrance, California

Rude technicians. Never greeted me and they spoke native language. When I accidentally hit my nail on the UV light, I was told to be more careful. Both technicians cut my thumb and big toe with cuticle scissors. read more

It's always clean and friendly service .. i have not been disappointed with my service

Slay is a fun place for manicure and pedicure. The new owners have done a beautiful job on the new interior decor. The staff is friendly, talented and creative. I love getting a mani pedi here! read more

Always clean and it's beautiful inside. Small but mighty. I just love Slay! Very warm and welcoming.

Grateful for the nail specialists attention to detail. They are very careful and handle nail treatment with gentle care and precision. Appreciate the clean atmosphere and worldly music. read more

The service was excellent. This was my first time coming, and I will be back. Great selection of colors and services.

They do a really great job of creating the exact look you are going for. They were gentle while also being efficient. The atmosphere was relaxing and the space had a polished feel. I would highly recommend coming here, I loved the way my nails turned out. read more

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