A nail salon visit is one of the easiest group outings to plan: everyone gets pampered, nobody has to host, and you all leave with photos of matching (or perfectly mismatched) nails. Nail Garden hosts bridal parties, birthdays, bachelorettes, work outings and friend days at our Los Angeles salons. Here is how to plan one without the stress.
1. Pick the right salon and time
Choose the location that is easiest for most of your group. Our Los Angeles salons are in Studio City, Sherman Oaks (inside Westfield Fashion Square), NoHo West in North Hollywood, Burbank and El Segundo near LAX.
Weekday mornings and early afternoons are the easiest times to seat a larger group together. Weekends book up quickly, so reach out early, especially for wedding season and the holidays.
2. Decide on services ahead of time
Groups move fastest when everyone knows what they are getting. A few popular group choices:
- Classic mani-pedi party: The Garden Essential Spa combo from $65, or upgrade to the Garden Decadent combo from $80 for scrubs and a warm towel wrap.
- Bridal party: Gel manicures for everyone (add gel to any manicure for $25), with Gel-X or builder gel for the bride. French tips and chrome add-ons are $20.
- Birthday glam: Nail art, cat eye, chrome and rockstar glitter add-ons.
- Kids' party: Kids' manicures from $20 and kids' mani-pedi combos from $40 for children 10 and under.
See every option on our services and prices page.
3. Plan your timing
- A spa manicure or pedicure takes less time than extensions, so groups with mixed services may finish at different times.
- Book wedding nails two to three days before the event so they look fresh but have time to settle.
- If the bride or birthday guest wants extensions, book her first so everyone can finish together.
4. Send us the details
Visit our group bookings page and share the salon, date, group size and services you have in mind. Our team will help with timing so your group can be seated together where possible.
5. Make it a moment
- Pick a color theme or one accent nail everyone shares.
- Gift cards make great thank-yous for bridesmaids. Shop Nail Garden gift cards.
- Plan lunch or shopping nearby. Our Sherman Oaks and NoHo West salons are inside shopping and dining centers.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can you take at once?
It depends on the salon and the day. Share your group size on the group bookings page and we will let you know what is possible.
How far ahead should we book?
For weekends and wedding dates, a few weeks ahead is best. Weekday groups can often be arranged sooner.
Can everyone get different services?
Yes. Mixing manicures, pedicures and extensions is fine. Just let us know ahead so we can plan the timing.
Prices are starting prices and may vary by salon. Confirm final pricing when booking.