Tip O Nails

My go to nail shop if my regular shop is closed or super crowded. It’s not the cleanest as far as the carpet. But the spa chair and all of the girls are neat and clean. I get my nails changed often so I visit this spot often. The most I pay for parking is a buck. That’s not bad to me. They have cute gel colors. If you not afraid of the hood. Then this spot will surprise you.

I only go to Ping for my coating on my natural nails & Vee or China does my pedicure There the best in the shop

I only give it two Stars because of china. Nobody else except the guy inn the front listens to what you the paying customer wants

This is the neighborhood I grew up in and I support the local businesses no matter the race or religion however this establishment has very poor customer service their bathroom and carpet is nasty and so is their attitudes. The nail tech that goes by the name Ivy especially. I work hard for my money and I like to spend it where I’m appreciated they do not… as a small business owner myself I don’t take light to bad reviews but as a consumer I will never go back or tell her friends so I had to

I don’t know why this place has bad reviews. its all about who you go to. I got my nails done today and I love them. This place has been here since before I was born so it’s pretty old. But they have NEVER failed me.

If giving no stars was an option I’d choose it. Poor, poor, poor customer service! I don’t understand how they are still running. It’s literally a shop full of Vietnamese immigrants who don’t care to learn English or even do nails correctly for that matter. The language barrier is problem enough, as they sit talking to their coworkers in Vietnamese all day in front of customers. This bitch completely took no pride in giving my nails shape and then when I tried to explain it to her, she cut off a whole new nail that she just put on because she didn’t understand me. Then literally sat there and was trying to communicate with me in Vietnamese, bitch what? I just snatched my hands from her because it was ridiculous that you would cut off a fresh nail without even asking, when you obviously don’t understand the request. Then the lady that fixed my nail was still trying to charge me full price, when my nails literally look like I still need a fill and she also did a poor job at shaping my nails as well. I’m so furious that I had to write a review. Never did I receive an apology, these people are fucking rude ! I hope they lose business, I’ll never go back!

Well since 2013 Tip O Nails have gone from 5 stars to 2 stars… Let me start of with the shop… this Nail salon is in need of a DRASTIC makeover!!! I mean I wouldnt let my dog walk on their dirty carpet and floors!!! and this is suppose to be a NAIL SALON! theres dust everywhere, a spring cleaning is an understatement and for years I made excuses for this shop and now I just cant take it anymore!
this place IS NOT CLEAN SO BEWARE!
And the deal breaker was when I made an appointment with my nail tech JoAnn one week in advance and the night b 4 the appt she called me asking if we could push the appt up 1 hour which was 10 a.m. then I get to my appt on time and she had just started on a walkin during my appt time… THAT IS NOT COOL!!!
Had to wait an hour when I had an appointment to begin with!!! AGAIN THAT IS NOT COOL!!! There is a REASON why people make appointments… now we were off schedule with the additional things we had to do later that day.
I AM SO DONE WITH TIP O NAILS… The place is Dirty, it stinks like week old asian food. I guess the owner just doesnt care and you cant tell me she hasnt made enough money to renovate the place. The original location was on Vernon and 4^th ave awhen the place got burned down during the L.A. riots, then that when they moved to Leimert park, and its been a mess since then.
So People beware!!! Im sure theres all kinds of bacteria germs in the place and Ive notice that the technician dont really clean the foot spas they just wipe them down
therefore you will catch a foot fungus.
IM SURE THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE A FIELD DAY AT THIS PLACE
AND THE OWNER WILL BE UP THE ASS IN FEES AND VIOLATIONS!!!

I’ve had my last straw with this place, especially the manicurist V! When you’re on time and she has a client in her chair, she never apologizes or seem to care you have to wait until she’s done, knowing you’re on the meter! Now, if you’re late by minutes, she won’t wait — she’ll take on another client and fuss at you for being late. She’s not worth dealing with. The place is super dirty, stinks and lacks any type of character. I’m sure the Department of Barbering & Cosmetology will have a field day of citing this place, for they’re #1 priority is to ensure the health and safety of California consumers!

I’ve been to many nail salons but this salon exceeded all of my expectations. I came in during Christmas time and came out with cute Christmas nails with candy canes on them. My manicurist (Chyna) is the best! She actually has a conversation with you and is always cracking jokes. I would definitely ask for chyna if you want nice freestyle designs and a good laugh!

This is my favorite nail shop! Jo-​Ann has been doing my nails for eight years, she’s the bomb. Great designs and shapes. Sometimes the crowd is a little to ghetto for my taste but their still my fav… and their prices are very reasonable :).

GOOD NAIL SHOP!
My nails look the best because the women name Chyna makes the best freestyle designs ever!
My nails lasted almost two weeks.
The people are very nice and it’s affordable (:
If you ever go, ask for Chyna!!!

Great fast service, great people. Street parking is meters and they don’t take card but they do have an ATM on site. Go.

I would completely recommend this place! I just got a manicure and pedicure at Tip O which came $ 27. It’s not the cleanest place (true hood nail salon) but I they did a really good job cleaning my nails and feet and the service was QUICK. I’m originally from Philly so I’m used to packed nail salons and being buzzed into the door. The designs weren’t that great but I’m not from west coast so I don’t do the cheetah and zebra print thing. The only thing that stopped this place from being perfect was the number of men in the salon and politeness of the stuff.

If i could give this place negative stars i would…
My first time and ONLY time going to this hell hole of a «nail shop». I was recommended by someone at a hair salon to come here and let me tell you… i wouldn’t even send my own worst enemy to this place.
First of all there is no free parking… expect to pay meters… and if you dont have quarters it is even more expensive with a card.
the salon is in the middle of the ghetto… some guy has to buzz you in order to get in… soo sketchy from the beginning!
once you walk in, the place is dirtier than hollywood blvd… crowded with loud ghetto customers and none of the workers speak proper english. I asked what i thought was the manager how much it would be for gel acrylic full set and he said $ 18.00 plus $ 5 for it being gel. I thought $ 23 isn’t bad considering I am in the hood.
When he brought me to one of the asian workers… she did my nails while coughing on me and then her own nail was bleed. blood spills on my finger and i immediately got up to wash my nails… she didn’t even say sorry or even wash off her hand… she got a band-​aid, put it on and kept doing my nails.
once my nails was done (not even properly or the way i asked her to do it) she had the audacity to say it will be $ 35. i told her the guy told me $ 25 and she started screaming at me telling me she said $ 35.
i felt robbed and couldn’t even complain to anyone because the guy backed her up and told me to pay whatever she wanted… if i had known it would be $ 35 i would have done my nails at my usually spot in marina del rey… same price… and a MUCH NICER AND SAFER ENVIRONMENT.
the prices they charge for the type of service and environment they offer isnt the same… they have pricey sets for such a poor environment. I WILL NEVER EVER EVER GO TO THIS NAIL SALON AGAIN… and i forewarn everyone to avoid it!

I live close, walking distance close and saw that this place is packed on a regular basis. That many women can’t be wrong so I had to check it out. That many women ARE WRONG! So let me say I do not spend lots of time or money on manicure and/​or pedicures. I don’t have tips/​acrylics, I usually don’t get any designs and the gel manicure I always pick one color for all my nails. So I do not expect an artist to do my manicures or pedicures. I visited this place during the week, early evening. I ALWAYS ask the price before I sit in the chair and was quoted $ 28 for a gel manicure and $ 16 for a spa pedicure, rather pricey for the area and the place, but since I walked there I went for it. My gel manicure was sloppy, the bottom edge near my cuticule was thick so when my nails started to grow out I had a rough edge I had to peel off. The pedicure was okay, nothing outstanding. The shop itself isn’t anything spectacular, the staff is friendly, but for those prices I would expect a shop remodel, and nicer equipment. Their prices don’t match the atmosphere. There’s much better for less money

This shop is cool and affordable and I have been a long time customer since the days of Vernon Avenue. I like the unique styles that are offered and especially appreciate that my pedicure lasts three weeks !!!
Saw a few comments regarding the cleanliness and to be honest, I will give it an 8 out of 10 stars as I have never seen or smelled anything offensive. As for it being ‘run down,’ Leimert Park is not that kind of neighborhood as reflected by the beautiful homes, apartments and thriving businesses.
The burbs are cool as I lived in Ontario for a few years but was tired of the commute as well as paying a grip for basic services like a mani/​pedi as I know many women who trek from all over right back to the city just to save a few dollars. My sister lives in San Diego and visits often and her first stop is Kim’s shop.

Best nail shop ever. Kim and Vee are excellent! I never go anywhere else.

My nails have lasted it’s almost been a week. I think I can get another week out of them. which has been my problem with other places (using cheap gel that I swear is mixed with regular polish). Service wasnt great never is anywhere these days. some nail shops feel like we owe THEM something .smh. and the place is hella HELLLLLLLLLLLLA dirty and run down and some of the customers were really easty. LMAO. my sister lives a 2 minute walk from here and on my way home (to ontario) I decided to stop and have girl time with her.
Despite my qualms I’d return. Im not bougie. LOL

I’ve been coming here since I was in high school (since 1987). Kim is the owner and is very nice. Although I don’t live in the neighborhood anymore I come back because I like how they do nails.

Semi okay service.
Good Prices but you usually get what you pay for.
Adequate Metered Parking lot across the street.
Good if you like nail designs. They have nail books BUT if you have your own design that you’ve been wanting they can do that as well… I’d recommend that because the nail designs in the book are type ghetto and wack smh smh smhhh.
You have to be really stern with them or they will let you leave the shop with your nails looking any kinda way. If you think something doesn’t look right, TELL THEM its ugly! and they will fix it. You kinda have to put you foot down with these ladies. Some can be really nice but others are lazy and will do what you let them do. With structure and a observative eye, they do decent work. You just have to weed out the good manicurist from the bad ones.
Majority are okay but I rate them 2 stars for a reason.
and please note that they do accept Credit cards/​debit cards but depending on how they feel that day, they might tell you no. SMH. They Just lost another Star because I remembered this. rudeness