Exotic Nails

Vee did a fabulous job with the designs! I’m headed on a trip to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos and she painted the flags of each country, plus USA for my thumb. So happy with the results!

I feel a little bad giving 1 star since I didn’t even get a manicure/​pedicure here. My sister called ahead of time for an appt for a Saturday cuz there are 3 of us. The lady on the phone told her that no reservations are needed even after my sister told her that there will be 3 of us. So we get there around 10am on a Saturday and the guy asks us to come back at 12 because they have people who made reservations and that we should’ve called first.

«Skinny guy» does the best Acrylics in town!!. I’ve never had a bad experience and Would recommend this place to anyone looking for quality nail and/​or waxing services.

decided to try a new place, and boy did i make a mistake.
nail work was just okay. customer service was terrible. i asked for artwork on two nails when i got in, but my tech finished my mani without doing the art. when i asked if she could do it, another employee said they close at 5 (it was 5 minutes til). honestly, the other clientele here seemed as nonplussed as i am. does anyone like coming here?
i’m shocked that this place has such high ratings … i literally just checked Unilocal to make sure i had gone to the right place! what a disappointment.
$ 40 for standard pedi + gel mani (including removal)
update: four hours after i left the salon, one of my nails has a chip in it (after doing nothing). going from two stars down to one

Fast and accommodating. Does good and clean work that last longer than other places I’ve been to. Prices are so affordable and staff is friendly.

This is my go to nail salon! Skinny guy is the best! I moved back to Pasadena about a year ago and had been looking for MY salon. So glad I walked into exotic nails and met tony! He really takes the time to ask you what you want and will fix your nails over and over again if it’s not what you wanted. He does an amazing job every single time! Gives you what you want and makes sure you walk out happy! Will never go anywhere else!

Great experience! I called only 20 minutes ahead of time after 5pm and they were able to accommodate me for a full set!!! Family operated nail salon, very friendly and warm environment… lots of laughs! «Skinny Guy» will do your nails and his lovely wife does fabulous designs. Even though I was the last one … She still took her time with my designs and stayed true to the portrait example. Loved this spot … Great deal… Excellent work… And very pleasant atmosphere! Definitely going back

Skinny guy is the best! My acrylic manicure was not only very affordable, but amazing quality! It’s been weeks and it still looks gorgeous! I’ll be returning!!!

This place was very sweet for taking me in last minute to do just a gel color without manicure. My cuticles were ok but my nails grow fast so the top part was growing and the gel was moving down with the growth.
Very nice people who, while they accommodated me last minute and talked a bit too much, I did not appreciate that they sat me at a seat that appeared to still have bits and pieces of residue from the last manicure although I will temper that with the fact that it was closing time. They did treat me special staying open after hours to do my nails but overlooked maybe that I might be a bit grossed out though not snobby enough to mention… the dirty looking towel my job was performed on.
I did not like how their method of gel removal was soaking fingers in a bowl of acetone… it unnecessarily exposes areas that don’t need to be soaked like your fingertips. It seems very inattentive like much of the other details.
If you like gel nails really thick and maybe you have short nails this is a great place… they also have a lot of colors to choose from compared to the nail shop on Melrose… if you have long nails, strong gel will break before it bends so it’s not advisable in my new experience the four times I’ve done gel three different places.
Unilocal says they accept credit but that is false. They take debit at a minimum of fifteen (can’t exactly remember the minimum) and a dollar surcharge for card so basically cash mostly.

My sister and I decided to try here after we ate at a restaurant near by. We LOVE it! Vee and Tony are always so friendly and great — we are not regulars here! We highly recommend Tony for the acrylics, Vee for any designs, and any of the awesome ladies are great for the pedicure. We highly recommend them and hope to see you there!

They’ve done it again! I love skinny guy and his wife! There is no one in this world I trust anyone more than them at doing my nails and doing such a great job! Besides that walking into there place and knowing that they know my husband and I is a great feeling, it’s like walking into a family dinner lol. They know my husband doesn’t take me to get my nails done anywhere else but with skinny guy or his wife! I never have to complain about anything. This has been my nail place for a year and a few months. Can say one single bad thing about this place! They are truly worth my 5 stars!

Well skinny is amazing. I really enjoyed him. This was my first time visiting the nail spa and he was very cordial, funny, very professional and really good at his job. I told him what I wanted and he definitely delivery. I am a happy customer so I will go back.

I came here because the «Skinny Guy» had wonderful reviews on Unilocal and I wanted a full set of acrylics for my wedding. And everyone was right! I showed him the coffin shape I wanted, picked out an OPI red paint from their selection, and asked if he could add crystals to each ring finger. They turned out beautifully and I was quite happy on my wedding day. Be sure to make an appointment like I did. He is in high demand!

SKINNY GUY DOES IT AGAIN!!!
I ONLY TRUST THIS SALON.
Perfection every time! Their new remodel looks flawless not to mention those new massage chairs. My wife is always satisfied with her nails & waxing. We always feel like family when we are here. Highly recommended ! Trust me you won’t regret it

Didn’t have a wonderful experience here unfortunately. The outcome of my nails were pretty bad. There was a lot of bubbles and missing areas that the nail tech did not paint. I was extremely unhappy with how they looked. I do not recommend this place.

First time going here and I LOVED IT! The owner welcomed me with a smile and immediately accommodated me with what I needed. I came in for a fill and pedi. He did an amazing job by fixing what the previous lady had messed up which was the coffin shape. Everyone there is so nice and the guy also known as «skinny guy» was so funny! Definitely will be going back!

Love doing my nails here at Exotic Nails, this is my third time coming here and I’m always satisfy, Skinny guy does a great job doing my nails and the lady’s are really nice i always get a color change on my feet with them and there prices are reasonable not too expensive. They are very friendly and welcoming.

great job done by Skinny Guy! I didn’t have to wait and a full set only cost me $ 20.
⁴⁄₅ stars due to the fact that customer service could have been better, I felt awkward as I walked in because no one really paid me much attention. other than that everything was great.

I stumbled upon this hidden gem after searching for a place that was open on Sunday during the Memorial Day weekend. I had gone to VP Nail Care, which had an hour wait, and Jasmine Spa which was closed for the holidays, and finally came here as my last attempt at finding a nail salon that could take me in without appointment. Surprisingly, they had no wait and were very welcoming and friendly. The ladies that worked on my nails were very thorough and even gave me a massage as part of the basic mani+pedi, all of this for $ 25.
The facilities here were up to standard, they had the full massage chairs, great selection of good quality nail polish such as OPI and Essie and the ladies were very gentle but meticulous with their technique and application. The best part of this nail salon is that I still have my manicure intact, no chips or scratches for 4 days now, which is unusual since I did not get any gel done. I was also very pleased that they reassured me that if anything went wrong and I suffered any damage to the nails, that I shouldn’t hesitate to come back to get it fixed. This is the sign of a salon that offers great professional service and also cares about keeping its customers happy for the long term to guarantee future visits.

I recently had my first gel manicure (I know, I know, I’m late in the game). I had an annual Hawaii trip planned and I was telling my friend that I always make sure to take off my nail polish prior to the trip because it chips due to all the water activities. She was shocked when I told her I’ve never had a gel manicure!
I’ve always hesitated about nail salons after watching all those television specials about people getting gross diseases from unsanitary equipment.
After having my first gel manicure, I can definitely say that I’m hooked! My manicure still looked amazing after I returned from my trip! Exotic Nails is clean as I saw them scrub the foot soaking bins after each patron and when I was having my manicure done, they opened the tools from a sealed package.
Now I’m constantly looking for cute manicure designs online and look forward to my next visit!