P Nails

Vivian, the owner’s wife, who works there is VERY RUDE AND SARCASTIC. Every time I ask for something she laughs at me and makes me feel uncomfortable. She gives a negative energy to the place and very poor and lousy customer service. Event though I always tip her, she’s still sarcastic and replies back with nonsense statements. I’m done with this place.

I’ve been here twice now. The first time I came the women doing my nails commented on how much dead skin I had in a disgusted tone. Not necessary and kind of rude. Regardless I came back because they are close to where I live. On the second visit the two women doing my hands and feet made fun of the nail color I chose and laughed at my leggings because they had dog hair on them. Just kind of tainted the experience. I work full time and have a family. Getting my nails done is supposed to be a small little escape so it just disturbs the peace I was looking for.

They do a great job with my gel manicure. Plus they have a 10 day no charge repair policy! Parking outside is metered, but free after 6pm. i especially like how every tool is autoclaved

I hate writing bad reviews. It takes a toll out of me to write something negative, but I feel it is necessary so a business can improve if they choose to. I recently moved to this area and needed a new nail salon. I gave P Nails a try because Unilocal showed decent reviews.
Anyhow, the older lady that worked on my manicure used her nails to push and scrap my cuticles off. Her nails were hard, dirty and sharp. Two of my fingers started bleeding and I was in pain. She didn’t speak much English so I pointed it out to her, and she rubbed some alcohol on it which caused a burning sensation the entire time I was there. This is a nail salon. What happened to using proper tools or a cuticle cutter? I am not sure how many people she’s done this to, but it is extremely unsanitary and a big RED FLAG. Imagine if she caused others to bleed, and now I am bleeding. Yikes, gross and unacceptable on so many levels. While shaping my nails (which she did an adequate job on), she used the filer to file my cuticles and hangnails away, on top of the cuts! It’s like rubbing sandpaper on my skin. What an awful experience. Of the years I’ve been getting my nails done, I’ve never been this unsatisfied (hence, my first bad review of a nail salon).
P Nails doesn’t have massage chairs, so you’re slumped into a sofa seat with a bucket of water in front of you (if you’re getting a pedicure as well). I was aware of this prior to trying this place out and didn’t mind making an exception if decent work is done. However, this presents other sanitation issues. While sitting there, she was cutting and filing my nails and all the calluses and dead skin were flying all over the place; on to her shirt, sofa, cushions, me, etc. I noticed they didn’t vacuum these sofas when someone leaves, so you’re basically sitting on other people’s dead skin that blends into the sofa. If you’re fine with that, then I have nothing to say.
It’s been almost a week since I’ve gotten my nails done, and one of my bleeding nails (pinky nail) is still in pain because of an infection from the cut.
The pedicure wasn’t great either, but I didn’t bleed at least. The young lady that worked on me was in a rush to work on someone else. For starters, she didn’t massage my calves, and the extra money I paid for callus removal was a waste as she just lightly rubbed my feet twice with the callus remover tool. I observed her giving a 15 minutes foot massage to another client (returning client) and she only spent 25 minutes on my entire pedicure. She only did one top coat. Other places I frequent, I get one base coat, three coats of color, and two to three top coats.
I paid $ 55 for a manicure and pedicure + callus removal, and tipped 14 bucks on top of it. For this type of money, I expect better work done.

It was def a $ 14 pedicure, mediocre at best. At the very end she tells me it’s actually $ 21 after I called and asked. So irritating. If I wanted to pay that I would’ve went to a place that had actual pedicure bowls, and not buckets. Bullshit. I had to tell her to cut the sides of my nails too, I literally walked her through the pedicure, and he said «if you want the side of your nails cut you have to ask» WTF does that mean? Don’t go here, honestly not worth your time or money. That was suppose to be relaxing.

When I walked in I was surprised to see couches instead of massage chairs… This is fine but has me wondering how in the heck they keep them clean with constant people coming in and out? Anyways… I put that out of my mind and sat next to my friend as we chatted away girl talk.
They were quick which is always what I appreciate most!
They seemed pretty efficient as well… It’s only been a week but my gel manicure is still perfect and that’s rare for me! Usually other places are careless and paint too much on the edges by my cuticle which end up lifting or I pick at it but this place managed to get it right!
Cash only but they have an ATM that says they don’t charge a fee which is pretty cool!

I just came in for a pedicure. My feet have been so sore, so I thought that this would be the perfect remedy.
Based on the reviews, I am disappointed. My pedicure was rushed, even though I had called ahead to make sure they had time.
The pedicurist bailed on my nails right before the top coat and said she’d «do it later,» and started someone else’s pedicure. I understand having to balance several clients, but there were three in total, as well as three employees. It’s so awkward as a client to feel that another client is more valued.
Customer service aside, the pedicure was okay. Nail polish removal, a short and unenthusiastic massage, and new nail polish. Nothing spectacular.
Great selection of nail polish though, and a no fee ATM inside.

Ok I really wanted to like this place because they take the time to do your nails and not rush you and its really close to my house… but the last few times ive had my gel nails has chipped so fast and doesnt even last me a week. this one is my last straw. The first time it happened i messaged the owner and told him about it since i could not come in within their 10 day guarantee to fix my nails due to my busy schedule so he said that to let him know and he will take care of it. Well i came back around and told him about it but nothing was really done. Still again i came back this last time
Because I needed to get my nails before going on my trip to Japan. i am now in Japan with a chipped nails and it hasn’t even been 5 days since i had gotten my nails done. the lady who did my nails Nancy i like her work because she honestly did a good job but i fee the quAlity of the nail polish suck (maybe they thin it out as some places do) because it already chipped!!!

DO NOT COME HERE.
THEY TRIED TO POCKET EXTRA MONEY FROM ME AND THE LADY WITH THE GLASSES SUCK AT DOING NAILS.
I usually go my usual nail shop but they were fully booked so I looked on Unilocal and found this place because of the highly rated reviews.
I made appointment at 11 am. I came in and there was only uncomfortable couches to sit on. The girl with the glasses started on removing my gel nails and pretty much ruined my real nails (my nails are naturally long)! She removed the gel off so uneven that she had to file off the top of my nails! So I knew I was left with weak nails that will bend now.
I told her to file my nails a very sharp square. Of course she didn’t listen to me and didn’t even file my nails at all. So I told her what finger was crooked and none of them were squared! She got annoyed but wtf I told her? She had a very bad attitude.
She started to paint my nails and I asked her to do three coats after she finished the second coat. I always get three coats when I get my nails so I didn’t think this would be a problem. She flat out told me no! She said its perfect and I’m not going to do 3 coats. So she did three coats of the top. WTF? That’s not what I asked again. Now I’m left with uneven see through nails.
My pedicure as done ugly also. My toes had skin crust that she overlooked because she was rushing. My pedicure literally took 10 minutes to finish. The paint job is horrid also.
THIS IS SHADY PART.
My friend left early and I didn’t have cash so I didn’t know she paid for me because we miscommunicated. So I took out money at their ATM and paid for my nails $ 48 to the guy. He told me oh thank you and split tip? I said yes because I gave $ 8 tip because someone else did some of my toes also.
So basically he thought I gave him a $ 48 to split with that girl who did my nails! Why would I do that? I called and came back no grabbed my money. He told me he forgot that my friend paid for me. Wtf? Are serious? How could you forget within 15 minutes that my friend $ 67 for our nails and then try to pocket $ 48 without saying anything.
Honestly, I wanted to take back my $ 8 tip because she did a horrible job and gave me a horrible experience. Then on top of that, the guy tried to pocket $ 40.
ALSO if you do come here, plan ahead. They took over 2 hours on my nails and it was just a regular gel and manicure.

This place is fantastic. Discovered it one day driving by. It’s meticulous and not furnished with typical
Nail salon stations.
Steve is amazing. I had an appointment during lunch one day. He was running behind schedule because someone difficult came in before me. He felt so bad I had to wait almost 30 minutes that when I went to pay he refused to accept payment and tip. They stand behind their work and I’ve yet to have a chipped nail for a regular mani/​pedi.

This place is awesome! I was looking to do my pedicure around the Pico-​Robertson area and this place popped up.
I loved the service, came in around 11am on a Saturday morning and got a pedicure done. I had 2 ingrowns on the inside of my toes and one reviews that I read said they did a great job with that. The lady that did my nails, did a perfect job removing my ingrown.
The seats were so comfy, better than the massage chairs.
The best part I was surprised at how cheap the total came out to!
I found my new go to spot for nails!
Ps: cash only but they have an atm

So love this place. Everyone takes such care and are truly craftsman and artists at what they do! So happy I found this place.

Good prices, extremely nice and friendly and the best my nails have looked! Highly recommend, thank you!

Every single person who works at P nails cares about what you the minute you walk in the door! The salon is clean and the job they do is excellent!
I drive all the way from Marina del Rey cause not only are the prices worth it but my nails last for weeks compared to the pricey salons by me.
Steve can do any design you want and is very creative!

**MORE THAN 2.5 HOURS TO DO A MANICURE**
I live very close by and wanted this salon to be my back-​up.
Alas, it FAILED me.
PARKING
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2 hour metered parking.
Be sure to feed it if you will go over 2 hours (which I did).
There’s free 2 HOUR parking on Whitworth if you don’t mind a 2 min walk.
AMBIANCE
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Spacious and comforting.
Solid selection of OPI colors.
No massage chairs (I loooove my massage chairs) but they have
comfortable grey IKEA-​looking sofas and lounge chairs.
Friendly and nice staff.
SERVICES
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GEL MANICURE — $ 27 with SILK WRAP extra $ 7
My female tech took foooooooorever.
I arrived at 11AM and didn’t leave until 1PM.
She claimed it was due to fixing one broken nail with a silk wrap.
Come on, it doesn’t take close to 3 friggin hours to do a manicure.
UNACCEPTABLE.
RATING: ²⁄₅
BASIC PEDICURE (with a gel manicure is $ 13)
A male tech did my pedicure and it was fine.
He was so gentle to my feet and I like things deliberate and firm.
Not the best I’ve had, but he was good and efficient.
RATING: 3.5÷5
OVERALL
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It’s a shame that my manicure experience sucked because everyone was friendly.
My girlfriend had a gel manicure and it took 2 hours (and it already chipped, yikes).
TIME IS MONEY $$, people. Can’t do this.
NOT RECOMMEND if you’re short on time and expect efficiency.
Better salons elsewhere.

I went here on a sunday (which is generally a busy day for nail salons). Got an appointment 45 min before. I was skeptical thinking that it was just a fake appointment, but no, they were prompt and there were two people waiting for us. I got the pedicure and it was amazing. She really took time to clean my nails, remove the callus and make my feet soft.
The massage could be longer, it was more like just a foot cream application but for $ 21 (pedicure + callus) it was a steal. The place is clean, has soothing music in the background and lots of magazines. I wish they had one of those spa tubs and soaking water was warmer but all in all a pleasant experience.

Love Steve and Vivian! They are a young entrepreneurial couple striving for success in a competitive industry.
This nail salon is walking distance from my office, so it’s a great place to go and relax after work.
I love the deluxe pedicures and how sanitary the salon is. Repeat customers can get their own box of nail tools that are only used on them.
Steve is great at designs on short nails as well. I’ve definitely been recommending this place to friends in the area.

I have a new nail place!!! I love gels. I hate getting them taken off. I wait until the very last second that they have grown out to get them changed.
THIS IS THE PLACE THAT DOESN’T SCRAPE OFF YOUR NAIL TAKING OFF GEL!
They use gel remover and not acetone. So it comes off easy and your nails aren’t dry and painful when it is finished. Easy and comfortable.
No massage chairs, but that’s nice. I like the sofa chairs you sit in.
They keep boxes with your tools in them so you don’t have to share with the fungus people.
They make you tea and have snacks if you are about to pass out from skipping lunch.
GO HERE!!!

I had such a wonderful experience at P Nails today — they completely deserve this 5 star rating and I am happy to add to the good reviews!
Really convenient location just north of Pico and Robertson, walkable if you live in the area, but if not they have parking in the back. I called this morning and they gave me an appointment no problem, but I’ve seen them busy during some hours so be sure to call ahead.
The place is very clean, lovely background music, great options of snacks and drinks, wide range of nail colors, and the chairs aren’t spa chairs (thank goodness) — they are super comfortable with huge pillows. Really reasonable service — gel manicure was $ 27 pre-​tip with a 10 day guarantee.
But I would have paid way more for such a great experience and the amazing service. Steve was so warm and friendly, and he did a fantastic job on my nails — he has 8 years of experience in the business and it really shows. His family owns P Nails both here in LA and another location in Pasadena — he told me very enthusiastically and genuinely about how much his family puts their heart into their business. We had a really lovely conversation and I fully enjoyed the manicure. My nails look absolutely fabulous.
After reading the NY Times expose on nail salons in New York, I was unsure about finding a good nail salon here — but I have definitely found the nail salon for me. This is a professional but also really warm and genuine family business that I feel good giving my business to.
I will be recommending this place to my friends but hopefully my review and all the other great ones here have also convinced you to stop searching and get your next mani pedi at P Nails!

I have never done Unilocal before but this place is so awesome that I can’t walk away and not give this place the shout out it deserves:
–so much parking (I walk, but I know it’s a thing, & since I live in the neighborhood, I know it’s totally a non issue
–Steve, the owner, SO sweet and talented! This is his 2^nd location he said and the last one did so well that he wanted to try it over here. He works so hard and makes you want to be a better person
–CLEAN/​hygienic/​most important thing for these places. It’s spotless!
— free box! So you don’t have to share any tools with anyone, ever
–they use gloves
–free snacks! Including soda, chips, water and candy
–every color Essie and Opi. If you want neon or something crazy maybe bring your own. They’re new, so I’d imagine their selection will grow
–big comfy pillowy chairs (no spa chairs but I hate those so that works out
–stay open later or earlier if you call! I came in a little after 7 (they close at 7:30) and they were totally fine and cool about it and stayed open until the job was done well
–um probably the best pedicure I’ve ever gotten. Didn’t do hands, but they have a special that’s $ 23 for both on certain week days (I think mon, tues, wed, but I maybe wrong)
–and finally, as if things weren’t great enough, I went to pay and my amazing pedicure was…$ 14!!! Where does that even exist any more??? I gave him a huge tip and wrote this review. If you appreciate things done the right way and with no of the hassle, this is your kind of place. Go Steve!