Zu Beauty

Locally owned & operated

Gel X French tip -color "tequila" with white tips And Gel…read moreFrench tip Pedicure Shoutout to Myra shes so sweet and amazing. Just recently started coming here and I have always asked for her. Her work is amazing. Always nice and offer you a beverage Total was 150$ for both

I came here to get my nails done for my big day, this is the SECOND time i come to get my nails…read moredone. I am very low maintenances and only get my nails done for special occasions and they are very good at replicating designs you want. The smell is nice inside, workers are always nice. My major takeaway why i wanted to come back was that usually nail salons nip at my cuticle and it gets red/stings. So i'm always afraid at getting my nails done, but they are gentle with the drill and i've never came across an issue. Will come back!

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Nailsneedlove Studio II

4.6(288 reviews)

3.7 mi

Walk-ins welcome

I always come here to get my gel pedicures and I love it! Just make sure to make an appointment…read morebeforehand :) I can't remember the names of the previous people I've gotten but this most recent one, Linda did my gel pedicure. She was amazing and so kind! She kept checking up on me and making sure water temp was fine, my nail shape was fine before putting the polish on, and making sure the polish color was fine before completing my whole pedicure. Overall, I recommend!

I've come here 7-10 times within the last 2 years. My most recent experience I felt scammed and…read moredisappointed regarding the communication and price point. I brought a friend for my birthday. I called and checked for availability ahead of time. I showed the front desk liaison 3 different designs. I communicated I'd want the least inexpensive one and I don't want nail art on each finger. They assured me the design would range from $35 or less especially since I'm not getting nail art on each finger. This seamed reasonable, but my friend and I left feeling SCAMMED. My friend and I's price both ended up being $110 (not including a tip). Which is outrageous because she got a different design on each finger!! I got chrome/cat eye and 1 or 2 stars on 4 nails total. They kept us past closing time, which is why we did not take the time to argue. Although, even two weeks later I look at my nails every day and I think..... my nails were not worth $110. The stars are smeared and it will never be worth $110. In the past, I've never paid more than $85 at this salon for gel-x (no take off) with a simple design. I even checked online to verify design minimum and maximum price ranges. At most, I should have paid $90. My friend got an acrylic fill with a design and she also feels like she over paid with how inconsistent the line work is and.. IT WAS A FILL. I've recommended lots of friends here in the past, but it seems like they are kind to you so they can secretly increase the price. My friends that ended up going here, shared with me they will not go back because the pricing isn't fair. I wouldn't recommend coming here unless you're comfortable paying $110 minimum for anything nail related. What would have been better is communicating and itemizing why a design is at a certain price point. From what I see online pricing, I should have paid: $65 new gel-x (no take off) + $15 cat-eye + $10 1-2 stars on 4 fingers = $90 Where did the extra $20 come from??? I get this economy is different now, but I tipped $15 too. If I'm paying $125 for nails, the design should have reflected that. AND JUST TO CLARIFY THE MANAGER'S RESPONSE: NO ONE PAID $99!!!!!!! This response is a representation of their lack of accountability. This was my experience and Yelp allows you voice out about that.

Gel x design by Ally

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Nails by Amy

Redondo 7 Nails

4.8(830 reviews)

2.1 mi

Great service! My girlfriend and family love coming here! They take appointments which are easy to…read moreschedule and makes it very convenient

I had such a great experience here! The male nail technician who helped me was amazing--he took his…read moretime and was so careful with every detail. I got builder gel with a simple nude color, and I absolutely love how they turned out! The shape is perfect, clean, and exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be coming back!

Gel manicure bare base with thin chrome finish

Love these colors and the customer service here!

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Gel nails with monarch butterfly design with rhinestones

Nails BB

Came here to get my nails done for my birthday because I wanted to switch things up from my usual…read moregel manicure, and I'm so glad I did! My nails are naturally short, brittle, and constantly breaking, so I told my manicurist about my struggles and asked what she recommended. She suggested Gel X and took the time to explain the whole process, including how fills work. Honestly, I really appreciated that because I didn't know much about Gel X going in! It was my first time getting Gel X, and Mimi did an amazing job! I showed her an inspo picture, and she totally made it happen. The whole appointment took about 2 hours, but the attention to detail was worth it. For pricing, the Gel X was $60, plus $30 for the nail art/design, so I paid around $90 before tip. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, and overall it felt like a great little birthday treat. I'm definitely coming back for a fill and already know I'll be getting Gel X again. Mimi understood the assignment!

I'm really disappointed with my recent experience. Two days ago, I came in to get my toes done and…read morebrought my daughter for both toes and nails. I had a chipped toenail that I paid an extra $5 to have repaired, but it cracked again the very next day. I called the shop and spoke with a gentleman who was very kind and told me to come in and they would fix it--no problem. I came in at 9 AM before work, expecting a quick repair. Instead, I was met with a completely different experience. The technician made me feel uncomfortable from the start, as if I had done something wrong. Even after showing my receipt, I was asked to wait while she and her coworkers sat and ate. After waiting, she told me it would be another 10 minutes. I explained I had to get to work and that I had already paid full price and tipped $10 just two days prior--I simply needed the repair done. When she finally helped me, the fix felt rushed and careless. She layered on a thick amount of gel, tapped it briefly with a file, and said "OK" without any real care or attention. This was my third time visiting, and unfortunately it will be my last. The lack of professionalism and basic customer service is disappointing. I expected better treatment, especially as a returning customer.

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MUOI nail studio

5.0(39 reviews)

3.4 mi

Excellent nail art! Britt is the most skilled nail artist I've ever had a chance to work with. I…read moreonly get gel manicures for specific events and so when I do I typically want to get some nail art done. It took me a while to find Britt but as long as she's local, I will keep going to her when I want nail art done. I particularly love her light touch! My nails still feel like my nails and not weighed down by the gel. And she's always able to create the design I want based on my inspo pics.

I always have a wonderful experience at Muoi! Such peaceful, welcoming vibes make this my absolute…read morefavorite nail studio. I love the quality and the experience.

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Thank you for this fun gel mani

Mai Beauty Time

5.0(21 reviews)

2.2 mi

This was my second time seeing Mai and I am just as happy as I was the first time. She didn't have…read morethe exact color I wanted but she was able to custom mix a color that I liked even more. Mai is totally chill too, and is an ally if you are looking for a LGBTQ friendly person to do your nails. I will definitely be back again!

Always brings visions to life! Been coming to her for many years and appreciate her attention to…read moredetail and creativity.

Structured gel with simple nail art

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Polish’d Nail Salon

4.0(285 reviews)

2.8 mi

Walk-ins welcome

Love coming here! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming--Y and Helen are such a pleasure to…read moresee every visit. My manicures and pedicures always turn out beautiful. I usually get the deluxe gel pedicure along with full sets and fills, and they consistently do an amazing job. Highly recommend if you're looking for a salon that's both talented and welcoming!

I've been coming here for years, which makes this review disappointing to write. Unfortunately, my…read morelast 3 visits have raised serious concerns about safety and consistency. Each time, my cuticle area was injured, and during my most recent visit, I left with multiple cuts that were actively bleeding. Instead of a relaxing experience, the entire service felt stressful and uncomfortable. I understand occasional mistakes can happen, but repeated injuries point to a larger issue with technique and care. I'm sharing this in hopes the management takes it seriously and improves client safety. For now, I won't be returning, but I hope to see better standards moving forward.

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Quality Nails & Spa

4.1(1k reviews)

2.1 mi

Walk-ins welcome

I was just at the Salon and had to leave another review. Each time I go there, I always feel better…read moreabout me. Real quality me time.

This nail salon is great, located in Long Beach. The technicians are very friendly and provide…read morefeedback. They do everything nail-related, from manicure to pedicure. They give massages after each manicure and pedicure. I feel welcome and calm whenever I visit the salon. The vibe is different compared to other places.

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Beauty Nails & Perfumes

4.5(75 reviews)

2.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

I had a big presentation and nail tech helped me so much ! She's super sweet and amazing !…read more Love the service & loveeeeeee ! The nails ! Super cute thank you

My first time here and I'm happy to say I will be back. The work was very good and we were done…read morewithin 2 hours. Overall, for my services alone (builder gel + pedicure gel) it was just under $100. Since we got multiple services and one was a fill (5 services total), we paid just under $200 before tip. In my opinion that's very reasonable considering we got designs. I will be bringing my sister here so she can get serviced as well!

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The Moonlit Quest Nail Atelier

4.8(63 reviews)

5.9 mi

I've been coming here for a few years now, and I love this place. It has the best vibes, and the…read morenail artists are awesome.

My rating is strictly for gel x application and overall salon experience, not the nail design I was…read moreunsatisfied with because that is mostly on me. Came here to get short almond gel x nails with a French tip design for my wedding nails. I showed inspo pics and requested that the white not be super stark white compared to the pink. My nail tech started off with a thicker French tip to cover the natural nail peeking out under the gel tip. However that did not fit my vision so I asked for a thinner tip. She did mention that you would be able to see the natural nail under the tip and I said it was ok. I realized after I got home that the pink base coat was essentially clear and the natural nail showed in an obvious way in photos even though I thought it looked ok in person. I did not bring this up to the salon because I figured I just chose the wrong design and decided to just go somewhere else to just get a solid color all over. While getting my polish changed at the other salon, the nail tech noticed that my cuticles were completely covered in gel and had to take an extra 10-15 mins just drilling all the gel off my cuticles otherwise it wouldn't have grown out smoothly. She also fixed the nail shape because it was super pointy for almond in my opinion. My reason for my rating is because gel is not good to constantly get on skin. I did notice my original tech at moongirlnails used a brush to wipe off the gel after each tip application which I didn't love since other places I've been to have known how much gel to apply to avoid overflow. Using excess glue and going back to clean up is not good technique in my opinion. And seeing that the excess was not even fully wiped off and left on my cuticles, I cannot in good faith recommend this salon if you want to avoid developing a gel allergy.

Isolated chrome marble design

Gel manicure with anime character nail art

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Structured gel manicure with ombre hand painted character nail art

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Sarah G.

Elite 25

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3 months ago

I had my first Russian manicure today, and I can honestly say I'll never go back to a regular manicure! Zu was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She is incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and takes the time to make sure everything is perfect. On top of that, she's warm, friendly, and makes the whole experience so enjoyable. My nails have never looked this clean, polished, and precise. You can really tell she takes pride in her work and genuinely cares about her clients. Booking was also super easy! I'm so happy I found Zu and can't wait for my next appointment. Highly recommend! read more

Gabrielle E.

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1 year ago

I had my first appointment with Zu today, it was amazing. She does beautiful detailed work. Today was my first time getting a Russian manicure, I enjoyed the process and love the finished product. She has great customer service and cares that you are comfortable. I will be routinely getting my manicures done with Zu. read more

Erin E.

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1 year ago

New client turned long term! I was on the search for a Russian manicurist in Long Beach and came across Zu on yelp. I am very satisfied with my nails, she's detail oriented and thorough with her work. Plus she's very easygoing as someone who's not talkative. You guys should definitely give her a try! read more

Tiffany B.

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2 years ago

Zu was great! She is very meticulous and patient. She squeezed in a gel manicure in record time and it looks beautiful. I don't usually get manicures but I'll be back! She offered water and coffee which was very welcoming. read more

Melissa M.

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2 years ago

Zu did an amazing job on my nails. so pretty and clean. She did exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend going to see her.My hands are rough from work and they feel all soft , hydrated and look beautiful. Thank you Zu! read more

Sarah F.

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2 years ago

Zu is just AWESOME! My nails are always perfect every time she does them BEST MANI PEDI EVER!! She's really funny as well so it's nice to hang and have my nails done to perfection in a super cute salon!! read more

Stephanie S.

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2 years ago

My cuticles have never looked so clean! No cuts, no jagged edges, just a beautiful job. Had a Russian manicure with a hard gel overlay and the application was perfect. Absolutely recommend! read more

T S.

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10 months ago

Zu did an awesome job with my Russian pedicure - super detailed and perfect toes (got my shape, length, color all just right)! Super friendly and comfortable space, too. Highly recommended! read more

Charley M.

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1 year ago

I love Zu and her nails she was very sweet and did an amazing job on my gel builder nails. Totally coming back to get my nails done again and excited to learn from her. read more

Hannah B.

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1 year ago

Zu did a great job! I've never had a Russian manicure before but it was completely painless and Zu's attention to detail made it so my nails look perfect. read more

Gabriela G.

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1 year ago

Zu was amazing... I've been looking for a place like this one to help me recover my nails after using for so many years acrylic... So far so good! read more

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My overall service was 5 stars. The pedicure was really nice. The service was provided by Lee, and…read moreI highly suggest that you ask for her. We came on a Monday as a pack of 3 getting pedicures. One of us also got a manicure. There were only 2 nail techs working, so one of us (me) was left just soaking for a long period of time. Which would have been fine, but my water continued to get cold. There was someone working the front desk I guess, just walking around and sitting in the front laughing at videos while I sat in cold water. Which I found annoying and rude. I wish she would have been more attentive to me since she was doing nothing. For her none-attentiveness, I really wanted to rate this review lower, but that wouldn't be fair to the service I received and the clean facility. Update: lowering one star. My moms gel manicure is already peeling off after a little over a week.

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