Nails By Miyako

This is my second time coming coming here. Miyako is so sweet and she does an excellent job. She’s very accommodating to get an appointment with, but doesn’t take walkins. Today I also had a regular pedicure from Kimie who works with her and it was one of the best pedicures I may have ever had. Both girls are excellent in their artistry with the nail designs and keep a clean and serene environment.

I have been looking for a nail salon that knows how to do actual nail designs. It took me a while to finally have a visit because this place is always busy and booked so I was really happy when I finally got to have my nails done! Miyako not only possess a talent of high quality nail art, but also has a great sense of designs/​fashion. I brought in a picture of what I wanted, but she did mine much better than what I expected. Ended up giving her 20% tip because it was soo worth it.
Service was great as well! Finally found a place to go every month or so.
P. s. She also takes appointments through text msg, which can sometimes lag but useful when necessary.

My first time going to a nail salon, I wanted my nails to be all glitz and glam esp for the new year! I found Miyako through my trusty Unilocal and with good faith. Not only was she pleasant to be around, but the nail finish was exemplary and an amazing work of art. She found a design to suit my character to the tee. Glittery snow white ombré with delicate pearls were perfect! I cant stop staring at my nails now because theyre so beautiful~! Thank you Miyako! :)

Miyako has a great sense of what will look good and her attention to detail is superior. Also, I’ve never had a gel manicure that lasts as long and she doesn’t over-​do it with the filing. Definitely worth the price.

Love Miyako! She did my nails for my wedding shower and wedding and they came out great! I received so many compliments on my nails!

Miyako is super nice. Also she is so professional. I loved every single design she did on my nails. She is awesome! She so deserve 5stars all time

Im so glad that I found a great place for my nails. Miyako is very friendly and nice. And also she is very talanted. I love her work. Thanks! Miyako.

I never leave reviews but I had such an amazing experience with Miyako and Kimie! Miyako walked me through my nail art experience and the attention and love my feet received from Kimie was incredible. Loved meeting these two lovelies and love my simple yet intricate nail art!

Second time here and I loved it. I did my nails for my vacation in Mexico and after a week and a half, all the stones are still there. So even after sand and ocean water, my nails still look amazing. I love Miyako. She is always so patient and will do just about anything to make your nails look fabulous. I keep doing the drive from studio city to Torrance because her cute and cozy lil salon is so inviting and I enjoy doing my nails there.

Miyako is an artist!!! So talented & will give you whatever style you like. I will always remain a client of hers!

Another cute gel nails by Miyako. She always make sure what I want and she certainly put them in her art work. She has the most largest collections of stones, stickers, shells, stamps, so many cute choices it’s hard to choose between them:)

I can do whatever I want and do not need to worry about the gem stone might fall off :)

I discovered Miyako through Unilocal and I was pleasantly surprised. I love nail art and have struggled to find someone who doesn’t just listen to my suggestions but builds upon them– until now! Not only did she listen to what I was envisioning, she gave me many options and let me drive how I wanted them to look. (You would think this should be a given but it isn’t. Many manicurist I have come into contact with will judge your idea and change them to be more what THEY want.) She gave me a beautiful design with stamp art and gold studs. I am in love and can not wait to show them off to everyone I know! Not only that, she was so wonderful and made the appointment go by quickly with her conversation that made it feel like I was talking with a friend rather than someone I just met. She will continue to get my business.

I love my nails! Miyako is so sweet and she did my nails exactly how I wanted them. It didn’t take too long and she had such nice service! I would definitely recommend getting your nails done by Miyako! She is professional and an amazing artist. She uses all clean tools and knows exactly what she’s doing.
She is so detail oriented and knew exactly how to make my nails look super cute for an event coming up. She is so accommodating and willing to work with you to get the designs you want!
My gel nails were very reasonably priced. I love my nails so much and I will be coming back again.

I hate to have to be the bearer of bad news.
But, I’m going to have give it to you straight.
I should probably give this business two stars because well, «Meh, I’ve experienced better!». I’m sparing an extra star only because Miyako herself is a sweetheart. Only.
I had procrastinated a visit to a nail salon all week and come Sunday night I was desperately trying to locate an open nail salon (its was 8PM) via Unilocal.I found this was open for 30 more minutes. I knew it was late and nails take about 45 minutes or so. Still, I walked into Spa Serene, a spa where she also works at and inquired if an appointment was necessary. Kindly, the receptionist of the spa said the nail technician would still see me so I waited few minutes.
I knew exactly what I wanted to get done. Long, slim (coffin nails) in nude, no designs, no other colors: Simple. I showed her a photo and everything. I hardly get long nails but this time I said why not. She admitted she had never done those types of nails before («Coffin-​type»). Should’ve been hint number one. She worked on my nails, and when completed they looked good.
TIME: How long did that take? TWO ½ Hours. I don’t know but, it usually does NOT take that long for nails. I mean, maybe if I was getting all sorts of intricate crazy designs but I didn’t!
PRICE: WOW! Wish she told me beforehand. $ 65? (NOT including tip). Again, I know everyone is trying to make a living. Perhaps coming to a «Spa Setting» should’ve giving me hint number two about pricing. Never have I ever had to spend that much money without probably a pedicure and massage too and free gift or something! It was a simple one solid color nail after all. SMH. Deff learned my lesson.
PROBLEM: Of course, if all that wasn’t enough, TWO days later 2 of my nails BROKE. Epic failure. Turns out she had done the extension/​length too thin. So, on I go back to her to have her fix them for me. She was kind and apologetic but, its still an INCONVENIENCE. I told her to cut them way shorter. I was NOT gonna have another one break. She also made them thicker, so NOT natural looking. Because it was a fix job, the paint job was wack. Oh, well. She didn’t charge me for the fix but I definitely left the location with NO intent of returning.
Miyako is a sweetheart, yes, no doubt about that. I appreciate her for having me back to fix my nails but I truly was disappointed because it was my first time having «Coffin-​nails» and I was so excited about them. So sad!
This time these Unilocalers steered me wrong.
It is what it is.

OMG! I loved my nails! Miyako is the best nail artists in LA! Every time I came here she made my nail beautiful & kawaii! Arigato & Thanku Miyako San!

So, I left a comment on Spa Serene but decided to leave a review here as well.
Again, Miyako is the BEST NAILIST and I can’t think of going anywhere else ever since I found her!
She doesn’t have many samples of her own but does have a few magazines
for you to look at so that you can choose your designs.
Since she’s so creative, she can also draw/​design them on top of her head–
she is definitely a highly skilled/​talented and a very very artistic nailist!
Tell her you want a beach theme or maybe a nails to match for a wedding/​holiday season and she will design them PERFECTLY all within your budget.
She does 3D, glitter, rhinestones, stamps, holograms, etc.
and charges by designs like most other salons.
Shes also hygienic and sanitizes all her equipment after every customer which is a huge plus for me!
Makes me trust her even more since she’s so professional.
I usually spend about $ 45 — $ 55, not the cheapest but these gel manicures last at least 4 weeks and you get what you paid for. Her designs are so perfect– it’s totally worth it and will not be disappointed!

I asked for thanksgiving colors and possibly some nail art and got the cutest nails! I also tried gel for the first time and am happy I took her advice. She’s very good with art so I left it up to her. Glad I did! She takes her time and makes sure she gets it right. I’ve tried other places and never got the professionalism she provides. Going to her from now on!

I cannot recommend Miyako highly enough!
She is an excellent person both personally and professionally.
Every time I see her she takes a lot of time to make my nails even better than what I expect. Last time she made this gorgeous glitter nude ombré on my nails and taking consideration that I’m lazy so when it grows out the ombré won’t look like it’s all old!
The first time Miyako spent two whole hours on my nails and have me a discount because it was my first time!
I also have really dry cuticles and she gave me this really cool Japanese cuticle oil pen.
If you want amazing gel nails, then go to Miyako!!!

I can’t say enough about Miyako’s nail designs! If you are looking to get beautiful, fun and creative gel nails, I highly recommend going to Miyako.
I took my niece there to have a pedicure… wow, her nails were so cute! Hawaiian theme design since she was going to Hawaii for vacation. All her friends and family loved them! Miyako has also done my nails and they were so pretty!
Miyako is definitely an artist… she takes her time and is very meticulous and super hygienic (I’m very particular about cleanliness). She has many nail design books for you to check out or you can work with her to design your own nail art!
Make an appointment, you won’t be disappointed!