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    Waka Waka Nails

    5.0 (22 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Services - Waka Waka Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Carina P.

    My experience with Veronika and Ivanka was the most positive experience I have ever had at a nail salon. These two sisters really take pride in their craft. I was hesitant to get Gel X because of a bad experience I had 2 years ago at a salon in Burbank--uncomfortable application and messy work. However, the nail enhancement I had today was comfortable and pleasant. They are clean and they take the time to make sure the manicure is perfect. My nails look so natural and beautiful. I'm never going back to another strip mall nail salon and I now understand why strip mall salons are called "chop shops". I can't wait to go back for another service because the artful manicure I received was well worth every penny. Thank you so much, Ivanka and Veronika for listening to my preferences and giving me the best manicure I've ever had.

    Jessica A.

    Both my mom and I have been coming to Veronika and Ivanka for our nails and it's safe to say we won't be going anywhere else anytime soon! I was and probably still am a habitual nail biter BUT with that being said the quality of work they do is so good that my nails last 4+ weeks without fail and let me just say I am far from gentle with my nails. In my moms case her nails were incredibly damaged from years of poorly applied acrylics at in and out fast nail salons that when she finally decided to take a break her nails were so brittle she had to go back to the acrylics. The structured gel manicure service was a god send for my mom and her nails are now natural and healthier than ever before. The attention to detail is clear and evident in the quality Veronika and Ivanka provide their clients. So lucky to have found Veronika and Ivanka! Also their new shop is really sleek, nice, and clean! If you're hesitant to switch it up, don't be this is one decision you won't regret! Both Veronika and Ivanka are kind and welcoming!

    Sand Y.

    Veronika is amazing. Each time she is detail oriented but also time efficient. Longest lasting Russian gel manicure I've had. I went back yesterday after 5 and a half weeks and my nails were still going strong! She is also so polite! Happy to have found her and location is so convenient.

    Stefanie P.

    I have been in Los Angelese for 10 years and have found Waka Waka nails to be the best in the city. I would travel any distance to come here and have finally found the best quality nail service. They pay attention to detail and care about your happiness and are so nice to talk to. I really enjoy my time here and will continue to recommend it as the best!

    Lizzy L.

    First time coming to the nail salon. Veronika took her time with my nails both mani and pedi. My nail came out super cute.

    Jamie C.

    I've been seeing Ivanka for about a year and her manicures are so good! They last so long and my nails are stronger than when I started. She's so nice and her studio is always super clean. Highly recommend!

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    A. T.

    Let me start by saying my nails are all natural thanks to Ivanka! I have been seeing Ivanka for a long time now, as she is the ONLY person I trust with my nails. I have tried all the top Russian manicure salons in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, etc and nothing compares to her attention to detail. I had to go to someone else at another salon while Ivanka was transitioning into her new location and my nails started breaking on the sides . I will forever follow Ivanka wherever she goes because NO ONE does a Russian manicure like her!

    Danela B.

    Obsessed with my nails!!!. Thank you so much waka wawaka nails, definitely will come back

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    so so appreciate your review, thank you, Carina!)

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    So appreciate your review! Thank you so much!

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    Thank you, Stephanie, we try our best. So appreciate your review!

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    we’re so grateful for your review! Thank you for choosing us!

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    Thank you, Jamie!

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    9 months ago

    The staff and service were amazing! Pedicure last longer than expected! Beautiful atmosphere and comfortable massage chairs...Thank you

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    Thank you, Bianca, we really appreciate your review!

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    Thank you, Athena! Really appreciated it so so much!

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    so appreciate you attention, thank you for review!

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    1 year ago

    Ivanka and Veronika do such a detailed and beautiful job! The studio is cute and cozy! Highly recommend the services! Perfect every time!

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    Veronika M.

    Thank you, Helena, we try our best!)

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    Thank you so so much for your feedback! We So appreciate it!

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    Veronika M.

    Karen, thank you so much, i love your nail plate!)

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    thank you, Samantha!! So so appreciate it!

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    Gayane, i so appreciate your review! Thank you so much!

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    Thank you so much for such amazing review!)

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    so appreciate you review, Marina, thank you so much!!!

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    Review Highlights - Waka Waka Nails

    At one point, I had decided that I was going to cut going to the nail salon from my budget, but then I met Ivanka.

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    A Touch of Beauty is my go-to for a solid mani and pedi, and I appreciate that I can be in and out…read morerelatively quickly. Call ahead to make a reservation. Nina is great, I always try to book with her. She introduced me to builder gel / hard gel polish, which I consistently get now. Ideal way to grow out and strengthen your nails without adding too much length. Nina is a pro at them. I've had several people do my toes and haven't had a poor experience. I recommend Iohki / Aoki if she's available. There are massage chairs here for enjoyment. I don't get too adventurous with my nails - just solid colors for me. Still, I've seen plenty of ladies come through for colorfully elaborate designs. All in all, I highly recommend this nail shop if you're around the Toluca Lake, Burbank, Studio City, Van Nuys or North Hollywood areas. This is well-situated and I personally like that it's not on a very major street. Pay via credit card, cash, Zelle, Venmo, etc. I really appreciate that they offer so many options for payment, as a number of other small shops require cash. This nail shop is in a strip mall next to a pizza place and a Thai spot. There's free parking in the lot, but spacing is tight and the area gets busy. Come a little early!

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    Hi there... This is a review but also a clarification. Guru Nail Bar is no longer Guru Nail Bar. As…read moreof about sometime in April or early May, the owner of Guru Nail Bar, Lily, sold this location to a new owner, whose name is also Lily. The new owner, Lily, has renamed the shop to The Beauty Stop. So, if you've been here anytime since mid-April/early-May, you've been reviewing the new shop, The Beauty Stop, under new ownership, not Guru Nail Bar. The owner of Guru Nail Bar, Lily, has another location in Sherman Oaks called Beautevo on Ventura Blvd. Now, I've been to this location when it was Lily 1 and Guru Nail Bar, and then again once it was Lily 2 and The Beauty Stop. I had been going to Guru Nail Bar for my regular appts about every 2 weeks since Nov '23. I stopped in on a whim around Thanksgiving and got the best manicure I've ever had. So I decided to keep going there even though I live nowhere near it. I went as usual in early April and then I was out of town for several weeks. When I got back, I went in for my usual upkeep. It took me two visits to realize the place had been sold and was under new ownership but I knew the instant I walked in for that first appt in early May that something was radically different. The vibe had completely changed. There were new faces but that didn't faze me. It was the energy in the salon - it was a bit more frenetic. Whereas prior the space was calm and chill. I also noticed that while my nails always looked great, they weren't lasting as long. So, I hunted down Lily 1 and her other shop (I knew she had another location because she had referenced it on other occasions). It's Beautevo in Sherman Oaks. I went in for an appt last weekend and it was chill, and calm, and I got the best manicure, as usual. So, just know that if you're coming here to leave a review you're not doing it for Guru Nail Bar. It's for The Beauty Stop. As for my 5 star review, that's for when it was still Guru Nail Bar pre-transition. I'd give The Beauty Stop 4 stars.

    Sweetest people with the fast and tender service! I came here last minute because I saw that they…read morewere open late. They took me in right away and removed my gel nails and gave me a a gel manicure! I was afraid that the gel nail polish would not last but here I am a week later and it's still looks fabulous! They offer drinks from water to coffee which is so sweet! I'll be coming back again!

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