Address: 3420 W Olympic Blvd 90019 Phone Number: (323) 373-0361
Vietnamese-run nail salon formerly in the building next to Madang Courtyard. (The building was bought out by actress Han Ye-seul for her Caffe Bene franchise.) Wilshire Nails moved to its Olympic & Gramercy location just west of Koreatown proper in early 2012. Usually open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Really cheap $8 manicures.
Address: 928 S Western Ave 90006 Phone Number: (213) 388-3227
Part of a popular Japanese franchise, this nail salon inside Koreatown Plaza is always booked solid weeks in advance. Manicures $10. Pedicures $20. CalGel $35. Credit cards accepted only for $50 or more. Has gift certificates.
Address: 3311 W 6th St 90020 Phone Number: (213) 383-4499
Korean-run nail salon. Current prices are $25 for a regular pedicure and $25 for a gel manicure. Subject to change. Open seven days a week, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Address: 3407 W 6th St 90020 Phone Number: (213) 389-3235
Korean-run nail salon on 6th Street. Services include manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and lash extensions. Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Same owner opened another Sugar Nail branch that opened on Wilshire in 2014. There is a third “Sugar Nail” (same owner) on Melrose near Fairfax, well outside of Koreatown’s borders. 323-852-0045
Nail salon at the Wilshire Vermont Metro subway station. Offers waxing services. Hours: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Known for being derisive of non-Asian customers.
Address: 2781 W Olympic Blvd 90006 Phone Number: (213) 915-7119
Highly rated for nail designs. Does gel manicures. A plain manicure is $15. Cash only. No credit cards. “Nabi” is the Korean word for “butterfly.” Located inside the “Hair by Choon Hee” salon. Open 10:00 am – 7:30 pm on most days. Closed on Sunday.
Address: 1101 S Vermont Ave 90006 Phone Number: (213) 703-1005
Moved to this location in 2014. Located just south of Koreatown proper.
In 2010, the Los Angeles City Council formally declared Koreatown's borders as Western Avenue, Olympic Boulevard, Vermont Avenue, and 3rd Street, with a business corridor on Western from 3rd to Rosewood Avenue.