Best Nail Salons In Santa Monica

“I have a TON of hair and have walked into salons that have taken 6 hours to do a full head of high lights, making a terribly daunting task to do my hair. Kendra over at Daidone not only did the best job out of everyone I’ve ever gone too, but also did it in 2 hours. Best work I’ve ever gotten in a very timely manner; you can tell she is beyond experienced. She will be my girl from now on forever!“

“What a wonderful and beautiful experience! My nails are gorgeous! So so happy with the results! #prettyinpink“

“Anzhelika is the best manicurist I have ever been to! Her hard gel manicures last at least a month! So worth the money and so sweet!! Thank you!“

“exactly what Santa Monica needed - a good nail salon! Beautiful salon, amazing service, & quality work.“

“I had not been to this nail salon for years. The other day I was desperate to get my nails done late in the day. When I called, the new owner answered the phone, and even though she was getting ready to close, she told me to come in. I had THE BEST manicure I've ever had in all of Santa Monica! (And I've been to most of the places...) I believe the owner has been there for a couple of years and she and her husband have remodeled and cleaned the place to perfection. I highly recommend calling for an appointment, but if you get service directly from the new owner (I believe her name is Cece?) she is a quality person who does great work, and doesn't overcharge or try to upsell you on things you don't need. A very professional, clean neighborhood place to get a quality manicure when you need it. :)“

“I love going here for a hard gel manicure. It feels clean and very welcoming. I would highly recommend. Hopefully, you are lucky enough to get an appointment“

“The Damn GOOD Pedicure truly lives up to its name: damn good! I’m still adjusting from the quick and immediate life of nail salons to the small and personalized experience of a private studio but I’m loving the attention to detail, which the opposite, was my biggest pet peeve at (most) nail salons. It’s worth it! Go get a damn good pedicure!“

“I’ve been looking for the services provided by MKM Nails for quite some time without any luck until I found Mallory at MKM nails. I wanted to find a CLEAN space to have my manicures (I’m really bad at doing my own nails).My nails have special needs- they are thin and brittle and they cannot handle the rough tools used at all of the other salons I had visited in the past. Mallory takes her time to make sure you get the cleanest and most precise manicure. I just love my nails, I can’t tell you enough. I do the dazzle dry manicure. This polish can be removed easily with nail polish remover (no soaking drills etc). It dries very quickly after it is applied so no wait time and it lasts way longer than a traditional manicure without the damage caused by gel polish. If you have sensitized, brittle, thin, delicate, problematic nail beds then Mallory at MKM Nails is a must see. You can easily book online on her website. I promise you will be glad that you booked!Service: Manicure“

“I love my nails!! Special shout out to Long. He was so thorough and I could not be happier with how they turned out. The picture taken is a few days after they were done, but they still look great. I will be back!“

“Salon offers impeccable service, skilled stylists, and a luxurious atmosphere, making every visit a delight. Highly recommended for a pampering experience!“

“A review will never do these ladies justice.
I have been going to Ege’s for almost a year now and every time I leave the salon I am blown away with my manicure and pedicure. This is hands down the best salon in LA. I get a consistent manicure every 3 weeks and until I met Quitzia and Kita I tried all the top rated salons from Santa Monica to Beverly Hills even our to Glendale and nothing compare to the work they do here.

Selfishly wanted to keep this place a secret but I just can’t. If you are looking for an amazing mani/pedi and the worlds sweetest people this is your hidden gem.

I think their work speaks for itself.“

“Bio gel, yes? Bio gel yes! Best manicure ever, yes? SO yes! Briefly, a bank teller's nails were SO beautifully manicured ~ much longer than mine ~ that I had to ask, and she said, "Bio gel!" Those were actually her own nails, and she swore that it was the bio gel that helped her grow them so long and strong. SOoooo, after reading about bio gel and then looking ALL OVER yelp for a place that offered it on the Westside (for some reason, they all seem to be up in the Valley or near DTLA), I found this one place in Santa Monica. AND they could take me on a Sunday afternoon. Who knew from the plain, (very) unpretentious storefront on Lincoln that this is where I'd get the most detailed, personalized, attentive manicure of my life ~ and that includes regular, gel, and powder-dip manis in dozens of different places. The interior of the shop is, I gotta be frank, not quite your average Westside mani-and-martini kind of place. Not even close. But Anh (I hope I'm spelling it right) was the first person ever to take a close look at my nails and notice that they tend to go up a bit at the tips (so THAT's why my polish always wore off quickly at the ends!). So she got to work with the bio gel (and she had lots of colors of both the Bio Sculpture and the Bio Seaweed kinds) and meticulously, painstakingly built up my nails so that they were flat before layering on the color (you can't really tell from the picture, but it's kind of iridescent) and top coat. And all this with such a sweet, upbeat demeanor. Thank goodness it was a Sunday and all I had to do after was some grocery shopping, because the whole thing, including removing the regular gel I had on, took two and a half hours. She did say that she could work faster if I needed her to, but heck, it was Sunday and the groceries could wait a day ~ I was getting the best manicure of my life!“

“LOVE main attraction! Leslie is my girl and always does such a great job. I always get dip almond nails and they never disappoint. Always willing to get you in as well based on your schedule, too. Great service too for a mani/pedi!“

“Review written by Mrs Bruce: For Father's Day I took my husband for his first ever pedicure. He was quietly pleased but I am elated and I want to tell the world. Great ambience, fabulous staff, comfortable experience. Parking in back off the alley.“

“I love Coco Luxe! I've been coming here for years and Kim and her team are always so lovely and consistently do a great job. I don't trust anywhere else & would highly recommend! Also a little tip - make sure you sort the yelp photos by 'Newest First' to see their latest designs!“

“Such an amazing place! Lena did my manicure and pedicure and worked miracles with both. Her attention to detail and care showed throughout the process and she was so patient with me trying to pick out the perfect color (always the hardest part!). If you want your nails to look like something out of a magazine and better than they ever have in your life, come here!“

“Thank you Rosie for getting me in and out in under an hour! Very pleasant experience for my first time. Booked an appointment for 330p same day and had no wait time. Will be back! Also nice to be greeted as soon as I walk in.“

“They are still open but just up the street at blade and brush salon! They’re the best, they treat me like family every time I go in and are the only affordable nail salon in town. Not only that the quality is fantastic! My last manicure lasted a month without breaking and I always break! Give them a call, they have some nice specials if you go visit at their temporary location.“

“I've been getting my nails done by Lynn for over 15 years, and she is excellent. I would recommend her to anyone and have brought many of my friends to see her. I don't have a specific pedicurist, but I've always been happy with the quality of service. Everyone at Zumani is good to me, which was a big change from some of the other places I tried. They have a private waxing room in the back, which is great. Definitely check them out!“

“Great pedicure, super friendly staff and very clean facility! They are also awesome about getting you in for same day appointments!“

“This is my favorite place to get my nails done. They have the sweetest employees and walk-ins are always welcome. Kathy, one of the nail technicians, is amazing and graciously worked with me even though my nails were in rough shape from rock climbing.“

“I've been coming here for two years now. The nail tech's know me by name and I never have to wait. They are the best of the best at nails and toes. Highly recommend!“

“This is a lovely , quiet , friendly and relaxing mani/ pedi place in SM. My husband and I both go there, go to Tina and Alyce, they're both very nice, and both excellent.“

“Annie was so helpful! She made my return flawless! Thank you Annie for being so nice and helpful!“

“Magnificent beauty treatments, A+ service, wonderful ambiance & exceptional quality. I highly recommend Kathylynn. The prices are reasonable and it feels better than a rejuvenation spa. I feel refreshed, revived & restored“