Marie Nails

I live in k town so this location was perfect! I called & made an appt & was worked on by Eri. She was really nice & asked questions throughout the process to make sure she gave me what I wanted! They are a bit pricey but it’s worth it for the quality! I will def be back!

This review is LOOOONG overdue.
I have been going to Marie Nails in Ktown every 3 weeks for the last 2 ½ years. To say that I love this place is a total understatement. I have literally NEVER left this place unhappy or dissatisfied. I have probably seen every technician at this point and have found each one to be nothing short of a perfectionist. They spend their time making sure that not only are you happy with the work they’ve done but that they are proud of it when you leave. I always used to hate getting my nails done because it always felt like I was rushed out the door and was usually disappointed in the job done. Now I look forward to it! The women are friendly, professional and make the appointment completely enjoyable. I love catching up with them about our lives and getting their feedback on what colors and designs I should try next. I look forward to going each time! This may be a little pricier of a manicure, but it is SO worth it. They do an amazing job and it lasts. I couldn’t be happier that I was introduced to this place a few years ago. Best manicure I have ever had!
PRO TIP — You can’t tip on credit card, so bring cash or debit card. Minimum on card is $ 50, not including cash back. Park on the 4^th floor and you can walk right in.

Went in here spontaneously and after reading reviews I am surprised I was even able to get my nails done! I am so happy with my nails. Everything is perfect. Two girls worked on my nails and both were personable and friendly. I would definitely come back here again. Worth the splurge

I was looking for a great gel manicure and I was referred to Marie Nails by a gal in my neighborhood. I don’t live in Koreatown so this was not super convenient but it was worth the effort. I got an earlier appointment due to a cancellation and the receptionist called me a few hours after I inquired and thankfully I was able to get there. Thumbs up for their customer service and follow through.
There’s a parking garage, so yay, and they validate. The girls were all very warm and conversational and taught me some basic Japanese words. Akina was my nail tech and she was incredibly helpful in selecting the gel color and design — I went with a gradiated look. She was very detail oriented and it was important to her that I was happy with her work. And I am!
I’d highly recommend this nail salon. I appreciated that they were interactive and conversational and not rushing me through the appointment. I’m looking forward to coming back. Akina did a great job and I also chatted with Yuki/​Rachel who was also very sweet.
Oh, you can only use a credit card for a charge of at least $ 50.

The girls in this shop have such a friendly vibe, and they really make an effort to be nice & professional to everyone. And the ones who don’t speak English as well really try, and get the assistance of someone who does when they may need something explained more thoroughly. I also never get that feeling that they’re talking about you in another language right in front of you, like I’ve gotten from other nail salons. You can communicate a lot through tone, even when you don’t get the words, and I notice things like that.
Eri did my full set of gels and Emily did my pedicure and both looked flawless after they were done. My nails lasted perfectly until my next fill, and even if something breaks or chips within a week of your service, they’ll fix it for free. Parking is also free for 3 hours in the garage with their validation. I always wish I could get deeper pressure on the foot massage part, but it’s really not that big of a deal since they do everything else right. The place isn’t super fancy, but it’s nice enough and they make sure you’re comfortable. After 3 years of being in LA and hopping from shop to shop trying to find a decent combination of friendly staff and technical skill, Marie’s Nails is it. This is now my go-​to spot. (Oh, and make sure you make an appointment because apparently lots of other ladies feel the same way I do!)

Tawny is a lovely girl. She did my first gel manicure and was sweet to tell me what was going on. She could tell I was so into it. Everybody there is kawaii!!!

Wow~ 2÷18÷2013 was my first time here. Now is 8÷30÷2015, 2.5 years and I still coming here every month!!! What does this tell you??? YOU will totally love this place!!!

Came here with my aunt and got gel nails and regular pedicure. It is conveniently located inside Koreatown Plaza on the 3^rd floor. The two girls were very nice and very good. The place is pretty clean and they have fun music. The space is a bit small compared to other nail places I have been to. This place also seems to specialize in or have options to get all sorts of designs on your nails and even those gems on your nails. I was happy with the service I got. It is a bit pricy compared to other places I have been to. Most places that do mani and pedi massage your arms and legs, but this place does not.
Parking can be found inside the Koreatown Plaza parking structure. They validate for 3 hours. They seem to be pretty busy on a Tuesday afternoon around 1:30pm so make sure to make an appointment before coming.

I drive or take the metrolink from Upland to Marie Nails. Only place I trust mani/​pedicure. It is important to schedule an appointment at least a month in advance to ensure a time frame. Aya is wonderful as with all staff.

I stopped by the Koreatown plaza yesterday during their «up to 70% off» sale and this manicure was the cheapest thing besides the food court. I came into Marie Nails on a whim, and got lucky as I was able to get a walk-​in gel manicure. It was my first time getting a gel manicure, and my second time getting any sort of manicure service.
I had the nicest manicurist ever, but sadly do not know her name! She was really patient and walked me through what nails might look nice on my stubby little fingers. When I couldn’t find any designs I liked, she got me a nail magazine to browse through. I found a set that I thought I might like, and she customized it to be at a reasonable price. I ended up really loving it! It was everything I thought it would be and more. The little gems and stones and decorations are $ 0.60 each but they really made my nails look excellent, so I’d recommend just shelling a little out for them. In total, I paid $ 55 + an $ 11 tip.

I’ve been to many nail shops in town and Marie Nails is one of the better ones! I would say to come to this shop if you’re looking to get an intricate nail art. Korean and Japanese nail artists here are all about the details. They take the time necessary to make sure your nails are perfect. The only issue is probably getting an actual appointment with them. Once you’re in, it’s always easier to make your next appointment in person.

Their service leaves much to be desired. One of the ladies was standing at the podium fiddling with some paperwork or something when I walked into the store. Not once did she look up, or acknowledge my presence in any way. The store is small — it’s not like she didn’t see me. Some of the nail technicians looked up when I walked in as well — no greeting, just blankly looked at me. After standing there awkwardly for five minutes, a Latina lady came from the back to greet me.
I can’t believe she works in the service industry when she completely ignores customers and is blatantly rude. I was going to make an appointment but her attitude, as well as the other technicians who couldn’t even spare a fake smile to a potential customer has completely turned me off.
Expected better from a Japanese nail salon.

I’ve finally found my nail salon! I’ve been to so many nail shops all around LA and was always unimpressed by the lackluster nail art. Despite my weeping wallet, I finally caved and went to Marie Nails. My first gel set was AMAZING! I brought in a picture of what I wanted and Mayou recreated it without any problem. That’s not even the best part… my gel nails lasted 5 and half weeks! Can you believe that? I’m pretty rough with my hands so I was so shocked and pleased when they lasted that long. I’m currently on my second set and I LOVE THEM EVEN MORE THAN THE FIRST.
You really can’t go anywhere else for nail art after you’ve come here. The receptionist is really nice but be warned she will ask you exactly what you want done. They are very organized and never over book their clients. If you are doing nail art they will reserve your technician for about 1.5−2 hours, depending on the design. I wouldn’t say this location is the nicest (looking) nail shop I’ve been to, but I don’t care just give me beautiful, long lasting nails!
Things to consider:
–Make an appointment! I’ve been lucky and called only a couple days ahead but I’d suggest a week.
–Know what you want! Have an idea of what you’re looking for and bring pictures. Also ask the tech for an estimate so you have an idea of what the manicure will cost.
–Cuticle care is an extra cost. Most nail salons will throw in the cuticle cutting and hand massage, but these girls are not going to waste time doing that. They do some work on your nail beds but definitely no warm water to soften your cuticles for cutting unless you add the cuticle care to your appt.
–ASK FOR CAL GEL BASE COAT! Yes, this will be more expensive but trust me… my gels came off without any scary scraping (ie. paper thin nails after gel removal).
– It will take time! I would say block off 1.5−2 hours for your appointment if you are going to get nail art done.
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Parking:
Located inside Koreatown Plaza, 3 hours FREE with validation. Marie Nails is located on the third floor so drive up the parking structure for the 3^rd floor entrance.

I’ve been coming here for years getting a regular mani/​pedi and just switched to gel and I love it. Most of the technicians are precise and meticulous about getting the perfect mani/​pedi. Some are better than others and you have to switch around until you find the perfect person— mine is Mayu. This place is located on the top floor of the Koreatown Plaza and there is plenty of parking. My gel manicure lasts about 3 weeks and I always either get a nude or red color. I have never tried designs— not my taste but as I look around, most people get some type of design on their nails. Remember to always make an appointment as they hardly ever have time for walk-​ins.

Was looking for a nail salon in LA and came here based on the good Unilocal reviews. Got a regular pedicure and a gel manicure. The nails looked fine initially but on day 5, one of the gel nail polish completely disappeared! I get gel manis often and they normally last approximately 3 – 4 weeks before the polish even starts to chip.
But in this instance, the polish wasn’t even chipped, I just looked down at my index finger one day and realized that the nail polish was completely gone! I later read on the internet that this issue is due to the polish not cured properly or the nail not prepared correctly. Very disappointed, especially considering this salon is on the pricier side. I would not recommend this salon.

I’m here every 3 weeks for new gel nails and a regular pedi. Appointments are hard to come by especially with Mika and Aya so this is pretty much the ONE thing in my life I don’t miss or flake on.
And yes, gel nail art designs do get costly and yes, there are plenty of salons in LA you can go to. But trust me, for the quality of work you’re getting at Marie Nails, the prices are extremely reasonable. I’ve been to a ridiculous amount of nail salons (do the math — I haven’t cut my own nails since I was 16. I’m 29 now.) and could never commit until Marie Nails.
Say Joanna Park referred you and you’ll get a first time customer discount of 10%!

Lisa, Manami, mika, namiko, and Aya are all amazing! I used to come here all the time to get my gel nails done — Japanese nail art is the best! This place is very pricey because no other place can offer the designs that they do. I think the priciest mani/​pedi I’ve spent here was $ 120 excluding tip — usually I spend about $ 80-​$ 100 including tip. That’s why I love Lisa, whenever she does my nails she is super creative and suggests less expensive designs but still end up looking very good.

I got my nails done here about two weeks ago and my gel manicure (first) looked great when I walked out of the salon, they were super super nice, sort of slow, but overall great. After 1 week they held up well but just 3 days until week 2 is over one of the whole nails popped off, the whole entire polish chunk came off leaving my one nail short and sad.

Marie Nails is the best.
I’m headed to Vegas this weekend and I thought I would get my nails done. The girl that did my nails was *extremely* nice and wanted to make sure that I got exactly what I wanted and we talked about good color combinations for my nails. The end result was more than I had ever hoped for. My nails are so cute and fun that I can’t stop staring at them.
Unfortunately, this was not a cheap mani but with all the time and quality, pretty much worth it.
I really can’t wait to come back here for another cute design!
As for parking, it is free for the first 3 hours so just park in the garage and get your parking validated.

I had a great first experience at Marie Nails today. They do an incredible job. My last nail job was in Little Tokyo at a nail salon (that I prefer to not mention because I prefer not to be crass) and I felt that they rushed through my nail job and charged me more than I felt the quality of their work was worth.
At Marie Nails, you get a 10% discount if you’re getting a pedicure along with your manicure, the women that work there are super nice and I am confident that they know what they’re doing. Nat, who was helping me, informed me that they are in trainings every Thursday and that they get instructors from Japan or the owner who comes to critique them on their technique. They also get taught weekly how to stay on top of the nail fashion industry with new designs, trends and better techniques. It’s nice to be explained the training that goes behind the work.
When you are a referred from a friend, you get an additional 5% one-​time discount! I recommend making your appointment in advance since they are pretty busy. With Cal-​gels, my nails tend to last 3 – 4 weeks.
Apparently, this is a Japanese company that comes straight from Japan. I may be biased but most things from Japan come with quality, so I don’t worry when it comes to a Japanese business like, Marie Nails.
I am definitely going to put Marie Nails on my list of places to go for self-​beauty treatment and don’t know why I didn’t go here in the first place. Now, I know and I’ll be loyal until I have a reason not to.