13605 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks California 91423
Updated. 10/5/25
Just wanted to leave an update because once again, I had a wonderful experience and just felt it was important to keep this review out there for anyone looking for a great experience.
Arpi is the Manager/Owner, and she always ensures that guests are well taken care of. The staff is always exceptional in their services, and patient with their interaction with guests.
The pricing is also very very reasonable considering that you’re getting a five star service in a gorgeous Spa salon.
You can understand why people from “over the hill” would make the drive. Take a look at the photos and the other reviews and you’ll see why.
Besides resembling a five star spa, owners and management are considerate and the 2 technicians are excellent.
Everybody is welcoming, the services are very detailed, and they check in with you to make sure you’re happy.
Add to that that the pricing is competitive compared to other Russian manicure spas ($60 for regular polish mani), and parking is easy and accessible, and this is a great way to relax, do a little self-care, and walk out feeling “painted pretty”.
It’s clean, and the manager oversees the schedule with warmth and communication.
While both of the nail technicians are expert, I love going to Anna- but again both of them are wonderful.
Suggestions and minor complaints I’m ethically bound to share as a local guide:
As with most Russian manicure salons, the technicians themselves aren’t always able to clearly communicate sometimes. Which requires going through the manager to work out more detailed, nuanced conversation.
The manager sometimes leaves at 4, though clients are scheduled until 6 or 630 on some days, which leaves both them and you to sometimes need to make a call to the manager. They think this is perfectly fine, but it shows a lack of consideration for the client and their business in general.
Owners should ensure that there’s always someone who speaks fluent English there, or ant least someone to assist the manicurists, out of respect for clientele, if you’re charging $60-$140 + tip for services.
Also, they only have 2 technicians at present in this beautiful large space that clearly was intended originally for at least 8 technicians (there are over 8 pedicure luxury stations).
Given most of the Russian manicure spas have at least 4 technicians, it’s curious they only wish to employ 2- it means scheduling sometimes can be (very) challenging-
- it necessitates often going to other salons, honestly.
ONLY DOWNSIDE: I’ve been frequenting the salon for about 12 months, and to my knowledge they have not added new technicians in the 4 months, so still have to go elsewhere at times.
But besides these issues, the place still is a delight, and when you can book in, it’s generally a great experience!