Dashing Diva Reviews
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- IT Took 2 HOURS for my gel Fill....
Read More On Citysearch by Rose P at Insider Pages 11/1/2010 - Dissapointed Diva...
Read More On Citysearch b9san 9/3/2010 - Dashing Diva is Great!Dashing Diva's is a great salon. I normally wear acrylic nails. I decided to try their Virtual Nails. I was very pleased with them. They look and feel like my own nails. I also had the Diva Pedicure. It was awesome. The receptionist is very nice and helpful when you walk in. However, on the phone she can be short. Don't let that keep you from going in and having the best experience ever. Go on Th...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/23/2009 - VIRTUAL NAILS SAVED MY NAILS
I found this place by accident and when I discovered Virtual Nails, my years-long acrylic nails nightmare ended. Virtual Nails allowed my badly damaged natural nail beds to heal and now my real nails are strong are healthy, but I can't resist the pretty Virtual Nails--
The great thing is if I just want natural nails for awhile, it's no problem, cause when I take them off, my own nails aren't r...
Read More On Citysearch ashlinb 4/3/2009 - Dashing experience.. not so muchI was excited to get a mani and a pedi with a friend of mine who had gone to this salon. It was early on a Saturday, and we walked in they didn't seem too busy maybe about 6 women getting serviced. So we walk in and a woman greeted us, then went to answer the phone. We stood there and since I had never been there I looked at the marketing and also the "menu." We probably waited 10 mins before som...
Read More On Citysearch smbay22 1/27/2009 - Acrylic FillI've had acrylic nails for only a month or so now and I had been going to Eden Nail & Spa in Burbank. I was not overly impressed with them when I went back to get my first fill, and since I live within walking distance of Dashing Diva I decided I would try it out. It's a bit more expensive than Eden, but I figured if it saved me the drive and I really liked it I would go again. The woman, Vick...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/16/2008 - What a find!!I can't believe I just happened to walk into this place last week. I've never had a more enjoyable experience at a nail salon. Seriously, most of the times, getting your nails done is usually a drag and most of us women treat it as a chore we just have to get done. But this place just rocks. I had some much fun talking to my technician as well as the lady getting a pedicure next to me. The vibe i...
Read More On Citysearch TheHOFF 9/4/2008 - Love my virtual nails, not the best pedicureI must disagree with the poster who comnplained about the virtual nails. I am on my third set of them, and absolutely would recommend them to someone seeking a natural looking nail without the damaging (and painful) drill used in acrylic application.
The first appt is longer then your next ones as they have to size the plastic nails to your unique nail bed. At your next appt., it takes about ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/2/2008 - Dashing Diva in painWhen I first walked in I was dazzled by the decor, the advertisements, and the creative marketing. I was impressed by the "cleanliness" info on the brochure. I was given two girls for my manicure and pedicure. They talked to each other in another language. I tried to join in and they laughed because I misunderstood their comments. The pedicure was painful. My skin was filed instead of my nail. I ...
Read More On Citysearch croquis 3/30/2008 - Not Worth the Time or the Money
I read about virtual nails and decided to give them a try. I had acrylic nails for 25 years, but my nails are in surprisingly good shape. Virtual nails are advertised as lasting 2 weeks and taking less time than acrylics. Not so. The nails took about an hour to apply (similar to acrylics). They lasted ONE WEEK before starting to look shabby and lift. I did not return to have them removed, b...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 2/27/2008 - Great Valentine's GiftThe gift cerfiticate I bought for my pregnant wife was wonderful! She really enjoyed her time and can't wait to go back. Thank you Dashin gDiva!
Read More On Citysearch MIKAELB 2/25/2008 - THE WORST NAIL JOB!I have to say- this was about the worst nail job I have ever had. I had a manicure & Pedicure for the first time here, someone told me to try this place, so I did. It was horrible, but since this place got such GREAT reviews, I thought I would try it again, dumb me it was even worse. I would never recommend this place to anyone, and the quality of the work is beyond bad, the nail girls need to...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/2/2008 - Dashing Out of There, Part IIAfter reading mixed reviews, I decided to give it try in my desperation to find a place I like since moving to LA. I called ahead and asked if they were able to accomodate me and was asked to come two hours from then. I specifically asked if I needed an appointment and if they did designs and was given the answer no and yes, respectively. Upon arrival, I was told they were not able to accomoda...
Read More On Citysearch piggycap 12/27/2007 - Always a happy customers...I've been going to this place since they opened and I can honestly say I have never left unhappy. The technicians are wonderful and the quality of work here is unmatched. The price is the reason I took one star away but for me it's always been well worth it.
PROS: free cosmos!
CONS: parking can be hard to find in Old Pasadena
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 11/2/2007 - RacistI visited the dashing diva in Pasadena a week ago and was very disappointed with what I experienced. I didn???t mind paying the $60 for a set of virtual nails and pedicure. However, I was stunned at how differently they treated their customers based on their race. I am a Chinese American, while the other non-Asian customers received pleasant greetings and courteous service (i.e. opening doors, he...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/26/2007 - It's great to be a Diva!I am finally getting around to reviewing this great new nail salon I found a couple of weeks ago. It's absolutely, the cutest place you'll find in LA and when I was there last, my niece was going berserk because she saw Ashley Tisdale and her sister getting their nails done! I got the Spoiled Diva Pedicure and it was by far the best pedicure I have ever gotten. No exaggeration. There are so many ...
Read More On Citysearch ezziea 9/18/2007 - Wow.I didn't know what exactly to expect after reading some of the mixed reviews. I decided to try them anyways because a friend and I was in the area and for their cleaniness. An hour later, my friend and I left with pristine nails and very satisfied. The nail ladies were very skilled and I guess we happened to make it in during happy hour. We were served pink cosmos and they were super delicious! I...
Read More On Citysearch susie_b_q 8/6/2007 - A very pleasant nail experience.Finally made it into my mom's new nail place. The place was super cute but I shied away til now due to their prices. But since it was my mom's treat I was off to my first experience at Dashing Diva. I admit the place was very clean compared to any other nail salon I've visited and the pedicure was actually not that bad. I got the "spoiled" pedicure and the treatment your feet get is really worth ...
Read More On Citysearch d_nice_yoon 8/6/2007 - Dashing out of there..i was excited to try this place based on all the hype about cleanliness on the company website. i went with some friends and our pedicure person shared all our tools, which was pretty gross. the service was bad too, they were just rude and didnt want to be there.
Read More On Citysearch gmortia 8/5/2007 - I left my nail place of 5 years for this place.My husband and I have been regulars since they opened last year and we have always left satisfied. If you have appointments they are pretty prompt with their service and everyone I have had there thus far have been wonderful. One of the many things we like about this place is that one nail technician does both your manicure and pedicure. This way, you have consistently filed nails and you don't g...
Read More On Citysearch gsanderson4117 8/3/2007 - Not what they say they are....After reading about the hip new franchise from New York, I was excited that a Dashing Diva was coming to Pasadena. After reading some good reviews, and ignoring the bad ones (big mistake) I booked an appointment for a Spoiled Diva Mani. I did not mind the higher price since this was supposed to be a classy and clean nail shop. When I arrived, I was not offered any drink, water, or "how are you to...
Read More On Citysearch susielynne 8/2/2007 - A surprised convert.I was tentative at first because I was scared off by their prices. However, I decided to give them a try this week and I was very pleased. Their basic mani/pedi combo was only $36 which is very reasonable for what you actually get. The basic pedicure included a sugar scrub, callus removal, hot towel, and massage. Keeping in mind that they "go the extra mile" with their sanitation practices I have...
Read More On Citysearch ritapita760 7/27/2007 - Does it get better then this?I had the day off today and I wanted to treat myself to a great mani. So I called dashing divas and I thought humm the receptionist must being having a bad day because he was not friendly. When I arrived to dashing divas I was not greeted I was just told to pick my color. OK it's got to get better than this! Well it didn't I couldn't wait to leave this place. As I was waiting for nails to dry I ...
Read More On Citysearch vanessa35 7/26/2007 - Best gift I have ever gotten.I finally got to use the gift certificate I received for Mother's Day this year. And wow was I impressed. The mani/pedi was top-notch and my nail lady was just too cute. I will definitely be back. Hopefully for one of their Girls Night Outs!
Read More On Citysearch yankeedoodle626 7/26/2007 - Great staff makes you feel at home.I was a first time, and certainly not last time customer at this salon last week. I had my 5 year old daughter with me so I didn't expect it to be the most relaxing experience. To my surprise, the great staff kept my little one occupied with coloring books and by letting her watch tv to allow me to fully enjoy my manicure and pedicure. The music is very relaxing and to be honest, it felt like a s...
Read More On Citysearch amyk626 6/18/2007 - It's worth the trip.This weekend I made the trip all the way from Paramount to Pasadena. I usually don't make it out there too often but since I was given a gift certificate to this salon I didn't want it to go to waste. I thought the place was pretty cute (modern with pink and white accents). I had a lunch date with some girlfriends so I asked for my manicure and pedicure to be done at the same time and they were t...
Read More On Citysearch jaeun 6/18/2007 - Best Birthday gift I ever gave to my mom!After some researching, I decided to treat my mom to a manicure pedicure at this establishment because that is just what she loves to do. I was a bit nervous because I had never tried them out myself but the place looked nice and clean so I just gave it a try. First of all, my mom left the place feeling like a true DIVA! They served her complimentary cosmos during her service and even complimenta...
Read More On Citysearch newbiequeen 6/18/2007 - OVERATED & OVERPRICED- Quality of service is terribleI went to Dashing Diva after walking by several times and with a recomendation from a friend. After deciding to just get the "basic" manicure and pedicure, I realized very early that I was going to be upset and annoyed. the stiff seating for the pedicure not only did NOT relax me, but made me more tense. The pedicurist was below par and didn't feel the higher price i paid for the pedicure was wor...
Read More On Citysearch sarahm009 6/17/2007 - WORST experience and TOTAL waste of money!!!TOTAL waste of money! 40 dollars for the basic mani/pedi would tell you that you will walk out with the best mani/pedi ever right? WRONG! not only is this pepto bismal decorated place a total hoax, but a totally horribly waste of money. My nails didn't look much better than the 15 dollar mani/pedi down the street! i even watched them NOT sanitize the foot sink which they claim they do! what a hoa...
Read More On Citysearch chloe827 6/17/2007 - Manicure and pedicure you won't forget!My mom and I heard about Dashing Diva opening their first west coast location so we trekked over to Pasadena from the westside and it was totally worth the trip. The salon was spotless and the services were just plain awesome. They have their own brand of polishes and I was told they were from the same manufacturer as Chanel! Color selection was great and you can really tell the quality differenc...
Read More On Citysearch glamouriciousgirl 6/16/2007 - 5 Star Nail Salon.I finally got a chance to go by this place I've been monitoring since they began construction and I am happy to say it totally lived up to the hype. The spoiled pedicure is to die for and the best part of the whole place is that you will never be nagged by technicians trying to upsell anything. You simply just choose the manicure or pedicure according to your needs and just sit back and RELAX! I ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/5/2007 - love virtual nailthe salon was nice. service was ok. we were there for thursday night girls night out. we got free cosmos which was nice. but the reason i liked the place was not so much the service. i expected actually better service for the money, but the virtual nails was wonderful. much better than the usual acrylics. it looks much more natural. and it's much better for you too.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/27/2007 - Girls Night Out!My friends and I organized a Girls Night Out at Dashing Diva and let me tell you it was a blast. Everything from the great music to the wonderful cosmos they serve every Thursdays and Fridays. I can't wait til another one opens up near where I live!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/21/2007 - The Diva experience from a guy's perspective.So I was taken to Dashing Diva by my girlfriend who demanded I get some work done on my feet. I was a bit reluctant seeing all of the pink and the fact that the name of the place had "diva" in it. However, having made it through a Girls' Night Out, the experience was not bad at all. It was my first pedicure experience and I quite enjoyed it to be honest. Also, I was relieved to see other couples ...
Read More On Citysearch howieminster 5/16/2007 - I just had to review this place!I don't normally do these review type things but after getting my toes done up at Dashing Diva I had to make an exception. Their pedicure is setup like a circular bench and it's just adorable. There is just no other way to explain. I'm planning to have my birthday party here and next time their Virtual Nails are going to be must try. A lady who was sitting next to me at the "dry bar" had them don...
Read More On Citysearch rachdamonty 5/4/2007 - The worst waxing experience ever.I came here for a pedicure and a under arm wax. BIG...no wait...HUGE mistake. The wax, not nor was it done properly. "Kelly" didn't use gloves, she double dipped into the wax each time. I caught her too late to stop the wax. Then she used the oh, so painful and wrong, rip-towards-the-ceiling technique. She never applied pressure to my skin after ripping. Then she put baby powder on my wax covere...
Read More On Citysearch rachelvillaaesthetics 5/2/2007 - NO! Please don't go here!I am a licensed Aesthetician. I know a thing or two about skin care. I came here for a pedicure and a under arm wax. I normally do my own waxing but I heard such good things about this place that I felt like letting someone else do it for a change. BIG...no wait...HUGE mistake. I will start by saying, my pedicure was so, so. Not Amazing. She was sanitary. The wax, not sanitary and not done proper...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/2/2007 - Cosmos to die for!I finally made it to Dashing Diva's weekly Girls' Night Out event and just had a blast! The music was fun and the cosmos were fantastic. The nail technician, can't remember the name (must be the cosmos), was awesome and the service was perfect from start to finish. Things got a bit busy that night but I didn't feel rushed at all and since the massages are timed, I knew exactly what I got. The pol...
Read More On Citysearch ginachamberlain 4/30/2007 - You can't beat their manicures and pedicures!I've been getting mani/pedis since I was 12 years old so I sort of consider myself as an expert in this field. I was totally blown away by the experience I had at Dashing Diva this past weekend. I chose to have the Divaroma pedicure and let me tell you it was splendid! Everything from the aroma essence to the longer massage, I definitely look forward to trying their higher end pedicures the next ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/30/2007 - A Sweeheart of a SalonI've been a regular at this place since they opened a couple of months back and everyone there are just geniune sweethearts. I've heard their weekends tend to get a bit busy so I've opted to make it in on weekdays. They truly know the meaning of great service and do everything they can to pamper your every needs. (I once needed some honey for my tea and they went next door to buy some for me!) Th...
Read More On Citysearch michismile626 4/25/2007 - Pedicures that last for 3 weeks!I live by the area so I decided to finally try them out after seeing them through their construction phase. The prices are a bit higher than other places however you get what you pay for. The place was spotless and you can't find another place that is more sanitary. I chose to go with the Spoiled Pedicure which was $45 dollars and the technician did a fabolous job! Plus the polish has stayed for ...
Read More On Citysearch lindsaylang 4/25/2007 - I drive 2 hours every two weeks for my Virtual Nails!I was introduced to Dashing Diva's Virtual Nails during a bridal shower my friend had at the salon and I have been addicted to them since. I've had acrylics for well over 20 years and all you ladies know my pain. My nails are paper thin so I have hopelessly been wearing acyrlics to protect them. I was turned onto the Virtual Nails because I was told they wouldn't damage my natural nails. Even mor...
Read More On Citysearch dedschultes 4/25/2007 - Cool atmosphere doesn't compensate for shoddy service, unrelaxing pedicure seating and high prices
This place was a huge disappointment, I'm sorry to say. The decor is very cool and it seems very clean, but the service was terrible. First of all, they don't validate parking, there is no street parking nearby, and the nearest parking lot charged us $3 for just over an hour. There are many well-priced parking lots in Old Town Pasadena, but not near this salon. My friend and I had reservations bu...
Read More On Citysearch topazrules 4/22/2007 - Appearance is deceiving. This is not the classy nail salon you'd expect.If you're expecting a classy nail spa experience look elsewhere. Yes, the salon looks sophisticated and is very hygenic, but that's all there is to it. During my visit, I believe there were more small children running around than there were customers. My pedicure would have been unexceptional except that the technician paid more attention to her own two tots than my toes. This was not the ind...
Read More On Citysearch stacycats 4/21/2007 - Expensive pedicure from a distracted technicianDon't let the sophisticated facade fool you. This was not the nail spa excperience I expected. Kids were running around everywhere. $35 is too much for a pedicure when the technician pays more attention to her tots than your toes.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/16/2007 - Not worth the moneyThe posh atmosphere, and the very nice display of nail polish is deceiving. I got a "Divarama Pedicure" and it was a very basic pedicure. It makes me wonder what Dashing Diva's basic pedicure consists of (maybe a soak in the foot tub for a minute, and polish). The free cocktail was very delicious, but i suspect there was maybe a drop of alcohol in it....not that I expected much from a free co...
Read More On Citysearch ilovelosangeles 3/29/2007 - Pasadena's new hidden GEM!!!!!I happened to randomly walk by this great salon and it was a blessing I decided to try them out. Once you walk in you realize there is nothing like this in LA. They have a tea bar and the decor of the place is amazing!! From the looks of the salon, I thought it was going to be too expensive for me, however I was pleasantly surprised to find the prices to be very affordable for everything they do....
Read More On Citysearch carolinaslima 2/1/2007 - I am now a DASHING DIVA for LIFE!I've been to this great salon a couple of times since they opened and they have blown me away each time. My girlfriends and I recently held a party at the salon and thanks to the entire staff the party went as smooth as possible. We all got great mani/pedis and to top it all off, got complimentary cosmos and hot teas!!!! It was a total blast! We just can't wait to find another reason to throw a p...
Read More On Citysearch ca1istar01 1/31/2007 - Best Manicure/Pedicure experience in Southern CaliforniaI just got back from the best manicure and pedicure I've ever had. You won't find a salon that is cuter or cleaner than this one. The staff is great and best of all they AUTOCLAVE! I'm a huge germaphobe so it's great to finally find a salon in LA that does this. Dashing Diva is a must visit!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/31/2007 - Best Nail Salon BY FAR!FINALLY - a salon with great service, design and ambiance. Not only is this place designed like its straight out of Dwell Magazine, but they offer top of the line services - without breaking the bank. The topper of it all, they have a full Tea bar, flat screen TVs and the most amazing drying station. You no longer have to suffer with sub par salons with questionable cleanliness, tacky decor and ...
Read More On Citysearch girley79 1/26/2007 - Best Manicures & Pedicures in town!!!Just tried out this new salon this weekend and had the best experience! It's the cutest and cleaniest place you will find in LA and most importantly they AUTOCLAVE! You also get individual manicure kits you get to take home! Service was great and you will melt in your chair during your Spoiled Diva Pedicure! It's a must try for everyone in LA.
Read More On Citysearch jennyd_77 1/24/2007 - A winner.I absolutely loved this place. It opened not long ago? maybe 2 months or so, and I heard about it from daily candy. So my girlfriends and I just checked it out one day, and it was one of the best nail salons I?ve ever been to. First of all, the place is incredibly CLEAN. Secondly, they have every possible shade of color in the rainbow. I?m extremely picky at getting the ?right? shade of red, and ...
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