Patch Picks: The Best Nail Salons In and Around Sierra Madre

For some, getting a manicure is a weekly chore. For others, it’s a rare treat. Either way, you’ll be happy to know that you live in a neighborhood boasting some amazing nail salons where your visit can be as luxurious as you’d like or as quick and economic as you can afford.

From your own private manicure room to a salon known for being no-frills efficient, Patch has the top five nail salons in the Sierra Madre area.

There should at least one time that every woman gets the royal treatment on her hands and feet. Butterfly Effect Day Spa will have you wanting to come back for such a treatment again and again.
At this spa, known for its wonderful massages and facials, the staff takes great lengths to make sure your manicure and pedicure are all you could imagine it to be.

First, you get your own private room to relax in and escape from the hustle and bustle of life. You’ll be catered to be a licensed manicurist, who’ll give you a long lasting treatment.

Choose from a classic manicure or pedicure, which includes a hand/foot soak and massage. You can also amp it up with a Captivating Effect Manicure or Pedicure which includes all of the classic services plus a nutrient-rich mask, hot towels and toning spritz.

All of the products used are safe for you and the environment. Zoya nail polish is toxin-free and Eminence products are handmade and organic. Call now to make an appointment for a mani/pedi that’ll last.

The classic manicure is $35 and the pedicure is $45.

The Captivating Effect manicure is $45, the pedicure is $60.

Since Sierra Madre is known to be an affluent neighborhood, you might expect a nail salon in the zip code to be a bit pricier than surrounding areas. This is not the case at Tropical Nail Spa. The reasonably-priced services don’t mean skimping on the quality though.

The salon is known to be extremely clean and a no-frills place to get your nails done by very nice ladies. The spa pedicures, which run for around $20, are to-die-for and the women who work here are experienced, resulting in a great job every visit.

Appointments and walk-ins are accepted, though it does get busy on the weekends, so call ahead.

Look to pay $30 for a regular mani/pedi.

This salon is the place to go for a spa pedicure. The ladies here take their time grooming those feet to look their summer best and sandal approved. The tools used here are sanitary, coming from wrapped plastic bags for every job.

The salon is located on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and N. Santa Anita Avenue, making it easy to find. Parking is located in the rear off of Santa Anita.

Weekdays are the easiest times to drop-in but an appointment is recommended for the weekend.

Look to pay in the high $20s for a spa mani/pedi.

This salon is relaxing and inviting from the moment you walk in. Customers love the atmosphere and give it a thumbs up. The salon is known to do everything to make you feel relaxed, including offering tea during your service. There are plenty of clean and comfortable stations for a spa pedicure and manicure.

The ladies here are friendly and take their time doing your nails. Expect a nice relaxing session of around 45 minutes to an hour for treatment.

Another thing we love: Dazzling Nail Studio is open on Sundays until 7 p.m. You can’t get much better than that.

Look to spend in the mid $30s for a mani/pedi.

Conveniently located one block south of Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia, Corner Beauty is the place to go for quick, efficient service with a small price tag. The salon performs many services for nails such as manicures, pedicures and acrylic sets. They also do waxing, which has gotten some rave reviews from patrons.

The salon is also very clean, a must for any nail salon. You don’t want to walk out owning a free fungus with your manicure, after all.

Look to spend around $25 for a mani/pedi combo, a great deal for frugal divas.