Patch Picks: Nail Studios

Summer is definitely time to kick off your boots and sneakers and step out in your favorite pair of snazzy sandals. And if you’re going to be walking the town with your tootsies out it may be time for the perfect pedicure. According to Harper’s Bazaar, summer is the right time to bedazzle your hands and feet with vibrant orange hues, shiny metallics, navy blues and pearly periwinkles. San Marino and the neighboring San Gabriel Valley is home to an array of nail studios that can get your cuticles back into perfect summer shape.

. This Huntington Drive storefront is a favorite amongst locals for a reason. The quaint nail salon hosts plenty of comfy massage chairs and is always in tip-top shape. A mani-pedi won’t set you back a few and free parking is available on the street.

San Marino Nail Studio. Don’t let the name confuse you--this nail salon is actually located on the border of Pasadena. Positioned in a shopping complex next to Hows Market, this nail salon brings new meaning to hidden gem. The nail studio hosts an array of the hottest OPI and Essie polishes and stocks up on new colors every week. If you want your nails to last, ditch the ordinary polish and get a gel nail treatment at this salon--your manicure will be bound to last two weeks! This salon can get busy so be sure to call (626) 396-0479 to make an appointment. 

. Walk-ins are welcome at this San Marino nail salon. Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays--busy moms can now find time for themselves. And since moms need to multi-task, not only can you get a gorgeous mani-pedi but the salon also offers lash extension, waxing and massages.

. Located near the Santa Anita Mall, this nail salon offers an array of specials and promotions for first-time and loyal customers. If you want something more than your basic manicure, try out the luxurious oil manicure or splurge on a set of sparkly gel nails. This summer, Dazzling Nails is offering $5 off a full set of artificial nails, silk wrap acrylics and gel nails for first-time customers.  Appointments are highly recommended!

. If you’re looking for a summer getaway, why not spend a day at the spa? This spa offers an array of treatments for the family that won’t stretch your wallet. A hot oil manicure and spa pedicure with hot stones and sea salt scrub is just $26 and a full set of UV gel nails is just $35. Children under 12 can enjoy a kiddie mani-pedi for $20.