nailthoughts - Santa Monica (CA)

Melanie Nepomnyaschy The best nails I have gotten in LA. I can’t say enough good things- I came for the first time for birthday nails and they are hands down the best nails I’ve ever gotten. Not only do they ask you at every step: shaping, base coat, color and design if you like it but they are incredibly with designs they did it free hand and they were so meticulous. Will only be coming here for nails from now on. Truly great- I had Henry for nails and Nick for toes and will telling all my friends to come here

Delaney Widen Quitzia (owner and manicurist) is the best of the best of the best. Her cuticle work is pristine, her line work is insane, her prices are beyond fair, and her personality is simply the best. There’s nothing Quitzia won’t try. AND THE MANICURES LAST ME SIX. WEEKS. From online booking to endless nail accessories to the most polish colors you’ve ever seen in your life, Ege’s Nail Art is THE spot for creative, clean, and cute as hell nails.

e l Mallory is a talented nail artist who knows her stuff and really loves her craft! Plus she’s a cool person to chat with and get to know :-) you can rest assured you’ll be super happy with your nails after she’s done.

Sara Frigui I’ve been here twice now and both experiences have been wonderful! Annie is an expert at her job and has gone above and beyond to give me manicures that last far longer than anywhere else I’ve been to and look far better. She’s also so efficient, and gets me in and out in under an hour. Frank manages the front of the salon, is so friendly and welcoming, and even offers water/tea to customers. I strongly recommend this salon and will be coming back regularly!

Rebecca Ruiz Celine is extraordinarily! She is not a technician but an artist!! I’ve been to many places for a gel manicure and they have been fine however they also destroyed my nails. Not the case with Celine! Not sure how that is possible but it is and she is meticulous! Cannot recommend her enough ❤️

Barbara Warner Toolbox has all the right tools. Best kept secret best nail salon in Santa Monica. Chairs are so comfortable you melt. Products are all green and home made scrubs. They even carry their own label of polishes which actually last . Foot massages amazing. Loving the design inside. Drinks. So relaxing not your usual place you go to . This is the ultimate relaxing spa man cure . You can also bring your ladies for a mani pedi polish. Enjoy thank you for the best day ever. Owners are so welcoming and kind and friendly. Time to go to the toolbox and get your nails fixed . Thank you

Alison Murphy Always friendly and they do a great job!

Lenko Sabitic Absolutely love it! Mani+pedi gel combo for $70. Cash tips preferred. Next time I will definitely try massage as well! Clean place, professional staff, nice service! I would recommend that to a friend.

Kristen H Aery has been doing my nails for about 2 years now. I trust this man with all my crazy nail art ideas. The best part is bringing him a picture for inspiration and then seeing how he uses that for my nails. I’ve never left his chair dissatisfied and will be a life long customer

Anna Benzino Came here to get natural looking hard gel nails and my experience was beyond expectation! Ronny was super professional, very thorough and did a wonderful job. Complimentary hand and arm massage which felt great! Will definitely be back.