The Cosmo Studio

The salon is very nice looking and clean. They have a huge selection of colors and design options.
I was in for a full set and a polish change (on my feet). I was there just under 3 hours (which is kind of long). Ashley did my nails and I thought she did a good job. She was very nice and accommodating. The length of some of the nails were a little shorter than others but overall they came out very nice looking.
The pricing is a bit high but for quality and cleanliness I am willing to pay a bit more. The problem I had is when I was checking out… I was told the price was $ 89 at which time I handed over my card. She told me the receipt would be emailed to me and then I as on my way. It wasn’t until later that I checked my email and the receipt said $ 103. I thought ok maybe she gave me a 1^st Time customer discount and the receipt was just reflecting the price it would have been? No, that is what my card was charged! I checked my bank account and true in fact, it said $ 103! Needless to say, I’m pissed! I was told one price when I was there and was charged something totally different after the fact! Was looking forward to going back but now I don’t know that I will… especially if I’m going to get charged a higher price once I leave!

Okay first of all I never write reviews on Unilocal ! I just read others reviews to get good feedback! ! I haaaaaddd to write a review this time ! I’m so impressed ! The Cosmo studio is a jem! Normally to get the boutique quality quality experience you have to travel deep in LA. But this studio is down the street from South Bay galleria mall and I liked everything about it. My nails are beautiful and I’ll definitely be returning

Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing time!
I received my full set from the owner Thuy and my pedicure from Kevin. && omg I just love it!
Thuy made my nails look so healthy and amazing. I came in with my nails looking so damn scary, I was a shame, but she did an amazing job and fixed them for me.
As for Kevin, he was such an amazing careful and helpful person. I Haven’t actually fell asleep or close to falling asleep when getting my pedicure done. But this time, I was so relax and comfortable that I literally wanted to fall asleep.
I left super satisfied with all services I received and will be coming back regularly. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful.

I love love love these girls! They always make me feel welcome, I’m so happy I found this place. I can say these girls always fulfill my expectations

I pass by this nail studio everyday on my way to work and recently decided to give it a shot because of the appearance of the studio. It has a really clean look, very organized, and it’s definitely hard to miss the huge back wall with all the colors. I made my first appointment, and had to cancel, but they were nice enough to reschedule my appointment a second (and third) time; so I’m very grateful for that.
When I finally did have my appointment, i can safely say that all my expectations were perfectly met. They had this new technique that I’ve never experienced with these stickers they put under your nail to measure the length of your acrylics and make sure they’re all the same length. It proved to be very effective because all my nails match in size, shape, and length. The amount of time it took to do my nails vs. the quality is pretty amazing. It only took about 40 min. and my nails came out looking perfect! The only thing I would’ve changed is the length of my nails. I usually get them a little longer, but because they used a new technique, I chose a shorter size (the 2 looked like the length I usually get) but again — this is not their fault — completely mine own.
Again, amazing job, I wouldn’t have wished for anything more or less. I think I finally found my perfect nail shop.

The Cosmo is a nice nail studio in Torrance/​Gardena, on the corner of Prarie and Artesia. I would highly recommend making an appointment, but I happen to get lucky and received a last minute appointment. The location is very modern looking with an abundance of nail and gel polish. The décor is hip and cool and most importantly clean. I had Ashley and Linda for my pedicure and gel nails. These ladies were great!
Pros: Wide variety of nail polish, great nail techs and a very friendly environment.
Cons: The parking may be an issue because there are a lot of businesses in the shopping center.

Had a great experience here today. Much different than any other salon I have been to. They play good music and the décor is chic-​modern. The nail artists actually talk to you and instead of about you to their coworkers. Also don’t badger you to add on every little extra service — happy to do it if you want it but they don’t shove it down your throat. And above all they do good work. Clearly take pride in their work. I’ll be back. Be sure to make an appointment if you’re going during peak days/​hours.

My first time here and I gotta say, they do amazing work. Felicia, I think did my nails, was so precise and took her time and I love that. Will be returning. I think this is my new legit nail shop to go to and its only about 6 – 8 minutes walking distance from my house.

I definitely found my new go to nail salon after my nail nightmare at my old one!
I’m absolutely obsessed with my mani pedi! THANK YOU THUY AND ASHLEY! The ladies here are very sweet and funny and they all know what they’re doing! They won’t send you home if they don’t like it themselves. I scheduled my appointment online and it worked. Thuy gave me a call today to see if we could make my appointment earlier than I scheduled, instead she squeezed me in today after work. I love how sanitary they are with tools and all of that.
I showed Thuy a picture of the nails I wanted and she did them perfectly! My pedi with Ashley has got to be my favorite pedi yet. I love how she shaped and cleaned my nails. AMAZING job ladies, can’t wait for my next appointment.

Thuy is great, ask for her. The place is stylish and clean. They have all of the new and latest nail designs. The only down side is it expensive.

First time here and I love everything about this place! The people, the customer service, the décor, the music, etc. I was helped by Cerise and Linda. They were so nice and charismatic!
I got a gel mani and pedi. My gel mani came out fantastic. I decided to go natural as I’ve been wearing acrylics for a VERY long time and I’m glad I came here to do my transition. They have an immense color selection which is awesome and Linda allowed me to take my time picking a color. Both Linda and Cerise were very engaging in their work and in their conversation. They made sure they shaped my nails at my choice and even double checked their work.
The place is beautiful, very sanitary, and clean. I got verryyyy lucky to be taken as a walk-​in on a Friday evening but I def recommend to make an appointment to enjoy the experience. I am definitely coming back and referring all my friends :)

THE ABSOLUTE BEST NAIL SALON EVER!!!
Reasons why everyone should come to The Cosmo Studio:
1. THUY: Incredible technician and also I loved talking to her the entire time. Truly a professional
2. AMBIENCE: Fun, upscale, clean and sterile.
3. SELECTION: Clearly someone finally got it right! Over 500 color choices, any nail art design you can find on Pinterest, and when she brings out her Swarovski crystals collection you could swoon.
4. QUALITY: Amazing! Thuy was so attentive and detailed. No clumpy glue to hold the crystals, no short cuts taken.
I’m overall so impressed with this salon that Thuy deserves this review and more. Totally never leaving here

Really like this new nail salon! It’s so clean and very open! I love that they are so detailed with the work they do and they have so many colors to pick from :)

This new, posh, spa salon is a gem. Came in to get a manicure and ended up with a very beautiful ombré ocean design by the salon owner, Thuy. She is amazing. Always with a smile on her face and her attention to detail is spot on. The salon itself is very clean and all of the people working there are very professional. They also are great with kids and will cater to large groups and parties. I will definitely be returning to the Cosmo Studio!

Finally, just what Lawndale needs! A luxurious nail salon that is family owned. If you’re looking for an affordable gel manicure/​pedicure, this is the place! Very clean and accommodating environment without the hassle of having to look elsewhere. I wash my hands frequently at work, so the fact that their gel manicures last 2 – 3 weeks on me is both incredible and financially liberating. The owner Thuy is so lovely and kind. The nail technicians are knowledgeable and patient (Linda, is absolutely talented). The overall environment is so welcoming unlike many other nail salons that speak infront of you in another language or don’t make small talk. I am so happy to have a local nail salon! Wishing this new business much success.
*Tip: if you plan on going on the weekend, make an appointment.

It was my first time going to TCS– I’m already thinking of when will my next appointment be and what nail art designs I want next, ALL before getting my mani & pedi done! I fell in love with this salon the moment I walked in! THUY was very welcoming and the place looked amazing. Spacious and modern – men are welcome too! Looks like I won’t be going back to Tammy’s Nail Salon anymore. #SorryNotSorry
First things first, call ahead to set up an appointment especially if it’s your first time. It’s better so they have you on file. Same day is allowed but preferably a day or so ahead so they can prep for whatever service/​s you need done. I really liked how quick they emailed back to confirm my appointment and they even listed the services I needed done. Just reply to verify that everything was correct.
I arrived 10 minutes early since I was already in the area. Plus, I needed all the time I can get to choose what colors I wanted. «TOO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM» is an understatement! Their nail polishes are endless. They pretty much have all brands of the highest grade and the most popular such as Presto, Gelish, OPI and Essie. Go for Presto! It’s a Japanese brand – long-​lasting, amazing coverage and beautiful colors! Pastels, bold colors, neon colors, shiny, glittery… you name it. Feel free to Mix&Match whatever you like and whatever designs you have up your sleeves. THUY can make it happen for you. It being my first time, I had little creativity. First time around, the Presto SC-​105 and Mint Green Color Gel stood out to me. I had Ashley use the SC-​105 on my toes too. I got more excited when I found out I was first to use this specific color and since it’s from Presto’s Newest Sand Collection! It was so pretty, one coat was all you needed.
I haven’t even gotten into the whole process! They do charge for Gel Removal – $ 5 for mani and $ 10 for pedi. I’m such a noob, I didn’t know there was a right way in removing gel polish! LOL They do it the right way and the healthiest way for your nails at TCS! It is a bit time-​consuming which I didn’t mind.
Basically, 3 steps take place:
1. File down the top shiny coat
2. Soak the nail polish with acetone (in cotton balls) & wrap in foil (wait 10 mins or so)
3. Scrape the polish
So simple!
THUY did my mani && Ashley did my pedi. Let me tell ya, these girls are perfectionists and I love it! They took their time and made sure I was happy with my nails. Ashley was super nice to let me take a twinkle break too & gave me foam slippers. If you get a chance, check out the restroom! Super clean and mini white towels for drying the hands?!! Shut up! Talk about being pampered, at its finest! I almost forgot about the warm towels for my hands and feet! I liked that part too. Especially my sugar foot scrub done by Ashley! So relaxing. Thanks Thuy, for looking out for my skin allergy. She made sure I didn’t get any irritation with the sugar scrub.
Treatment you’ll receive from TCS is nothing compared to any nail salons you’ve been to. I highly recommend them and they won’t disappoint. I left super content and I love my nails. Before leaving/​paying, I was already setting up my next appointment! Now I just have to wait until I get my email reminder/​confirmation. So easy!
Btw, their music playlist was on point! You’ll never get bored here.
Thanks TCS!

Thuy (Twee) does my nails, and she makes them PERFECT all the time!!! If you want your nails done right, by professionals that take their time and very attentive to your request then I suggest you come here. ALL THE TIME. From nails, toes, eyebrows and all its a great place to come.
See for yourself!!! :)

It was such a good experience after going to another salon near by that had no professionalism. Cosmo was Beautiful, clean and organized! I got gel nails with a design and mixture of matte nails. My pictures do not do justice to how pretty my manicure turned out in person! Thuy seems to have a great staff. I can’t remember the girl who did my nails but she paid really close attention to detail. I also had thuy wax my horrid eyebrows that I never do anything with. It was fast, painless, and my brows looked great! I can’t wait to come back here for all of my future services. Thank you ladies!

At first glance: «This is a beauty salon? Oh. wee. looks so cozy!»
When I walked in the receptionist quickly greeted me in an approachable and friendly manner. She asked me to choose the colors of my choice and within minutes my manicurist introduced herself to me. We made fun small talk, but in the meantime she gave helpful tips just by observation of my cuticles. I was very pleased and glad because normally I rarely speak to my manicurist when I go get my nails done.
All-​in-​all atmosphere is fun, cozy, and inviting! A returning customer fo’sho!

This salon is definitely NOT mediocre. I came here during their soft opening and I was blown away. You can tell that everything in this store is well taken care of. Nail stations were clean and the chairs were so comfy I felt like a princess. They even had See’s candy lollipops as you wait for them: D The back wall has FOUR huge racks of brand new, top quality nail polishes (You won’t find those cheap $ 1 options. No no) — All from regular to gel! It was hard to choose because of so many pretty options! The owner, Thuy, is very friendly and knowledgable about nails, so if you have any concerns, she’s the go-​to! She also cares about precision and making sure her employees are being precise in their work. You won’t have to worry about your nails done so carelessly, and leaving the salon with jagged nails.
Linda was my manicurist and she did a simple gel manicure that I wanted. She did a great job in shaping my nails and making the coats even. I personally don’t like thick gel paint and I think she did well on making it even, thin, and smooth :)
Also! Being a big germaphobe, they disinfect their tools daily and put each of them into sterilized pouches. Each customer gets their own so there isn’t any bacterial transfer. That’s definitely a plus for me because nobody wants fungus !
Overall, I highly recommend this place. You will FORSURE feel pampered here because they don’t make you get up to wash your hands like those other salons.