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Contented Nail Parlor
Contented Nail Parlor

Contented Nail Parlor

Nail salon in Carson, CA

Contented Nail Parlor is a full-service nail salon on South Main Street in Carson, California, and is a Black woman-owned business. The salon calls itself a premier nail salon focused on safety, comfort and beauty. Its stated mission is individualized service, with the aim that each guest leaves happier, pampered and content.

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About

Contented Nail Parlor is a full-service nail salon on South Main Street in Carson, California, and is a Black woman-owned business. The salon calls itself a premier nail salon focused on safety, comfort and beauty. Its stated mission is individualized service, with the aim that each guest leaves happier, pampered and content.

Services are grouped by guest. Men have a Gentlemen's Retreat menu, from a basic manicure and a spa manicure to Time Off Your Feet, a longer pedicure with a hot towel, massage, scrub and mask, plus a complimentary glass of wine. Children have a Little Ones menu with mini manicures and pedicures, and parents and children can book paired manicure and pedicure sessions together.

Adult manicures step up in three tiers, from The Signature through The Prestige to The Opulence. Pedicures run from The Classic Reserve to The Crown Experience, and the higher pedicure tiers add callus treatment, extended massage or hot stone massage, with a glass of wine included in each tier. Nail enhancements include acrylic fills and overlays, Gel-X, Builder Gel, dip powder and custom sculpted Form Me nails, with a range of chrome, French tip, airbrush and 3D nail art designs. Waxing, lash removal and a natural strip lash service are also offered.

Bookings are made through the salon's online booking page. A 15-minute grace period applies, after which an appointment is no longer valid, though guests may wait for an open technician or reschedule. Changes need at least 24 hours notice, and late cancellations or no-shows may incur a fee and forfeit a non-refundable deposit. Before service begins, guests are asked to share preferences, concerns, allergies or sensitivities. Guests who are not fully satisfied may return within three days of service for a free correction, and refunds are not given after leaving the salon.

Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express, plus Buy Now, Pay Later financing for bookings from $50 to $4,000 with approval before the appointment. Tips to nail technicians are accepted in cash only. Gift certificates are sold at the salon and do not expire. The salon offers party packages with manicures and pedicures, including gel polish, apple cider service and birthday treats. A customer review on the home page mentions a complimentary cup of coffee during services.

Individualized service is the stated focus. The salon says it serves guests regardless of identity preference, age, ethnicity or religion, and it asks guests to share preferences and sensitivities before each service.

The salon describes its atmosphere as crisp, clean and relaxing.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Manicures and pedicures designed for men, from a basic manicure to a longer pedicure with a glass of wine.

  • Men Hands Need Care Too $40
  • Men Hands Need Care Too (basic manicure) $40
  • A Little More Care $45
  • A Little More Care (spa manicure) $45
  • Time Off Your Feet $55

Lash removal offered as an add-on service.

  • Lash Removal $15

Mini manicures and pedicures for children, plus paired manicure and pedicure sessions for parents and children.

  • Little Ones 2 Finger Design $5
  • Mini Mani $10
  • Mini Pedi $10
  • Come On Mom $65
  • Come On Mom (mommy and me mani and pedi) $65
  • Come On Dad $70
  • Come On Dad (daddy and me mani and pedi) $70
  • 2 Finger Design $5

A natural strip lash service.

  • Boss Lady $25
  • Boss Lady (natural strip lash) $25

Upkeep for acrylic, Builder Gel and dip powder nails, including fills, repairs, rebalances and removals.

  • Acrylic Repair $8/unit
  • Acrylic Repair (per nail) $8
  • Rebalance $15
  • Acrylic Removal $30
  • Dip Powder Fill $30
  • Gel-X Removal $30
  • MMA Acrylic Removal $30
  • Acrylic Fills $35–$45
  • Acrylic Fills (2-3 weeks / 4-6 weeks) $35
  • Gel-X Fill $45
  • Builder Gel Fill $50

Add-ons for manicures, including gel polish, paraffin, callus therapy, gel removal and cut and file.

  • Gel Removal $10
  • Manicure Gel Removal $10
  • Manicure Stand Alone Cut And File $10
  • Manicure Standard Polish Change $10
  • Stand Alone Cut And File $10
  • Standard Polish Change $10
  • Callus Therapy $15
  • Manicure Callus Therapy $15
  • Manicure Gel Polish $15
  • Manicure Paraffin Treatment $15
  • Paraffin Treatment $15
  • Manicure Gel Polish Change $20

Three tiers of manicures, from The Signature up to The Opulence.

  • The Signature $30
  • The Signature Manicure $30
  • The Prestige $45
  • The Prestige Manicure $45
  • The Opulence $55
  • The Opulence Manicure $55

Four pedicure tiers, from The Classic Reserve up to The Crown Experience.

  • The Classic Reserve $35
  • The Estate $45
  • The Grand Reserve $65
  • The Crown Experience $75
  • Massage $2/unit
  • Massage (per minute) $2
  • Pedicure Gel Removal $10
  • Pedicure Stand Alone Cut And File $10
  • Pedicure Standard Polish Change $10
  • Pedicure Callus Therapy $15
  • Pedicure Gel Polish $15
  • Pedicure Paraffin Treatment $15
  • Acrylic Toe Nails $20
  • Acrylic Toe Nails (2 toes) $20
  • Ingrown Nail Relief $20
  • Intricate Nail Design (per toe) $20
  • Pedicure Gel Polish Change $20
  • Acrylic Toe Full Set $45
  • The Classic Reserve Pedicure $35
  • The Estate Pedicure $45
  • The Grand Reserve Pedicure $65
  • The Crown Experience Pedicure $75

Decorative finishes such as chrome, French tips, airbrush, 3D nail art and encapsulation.

  • Designs $5
  • 3d Nail Art $10/unit
  • 3D Nail Art (per finger) $10
  • Polish Change $10
  • Cat Eye Effect $15
  • Chrome $15
  • Encapsulation $15
  • Gel Polish $15
  • Single Color Airbrush $15
  • Aura Airbrush Design $20
  • French Tip $20
  • Gel Polish Change $20
  • Intricate Nail Design $20/unit
  • Intricate Nail Design (per nail) $20
  • Isolated Chrome $25

Acrylic, Builder Gel, dip powder and Gel-X nail sets in several lengths, plus custom sculpted nails.

  • Acrylic Overlay $45
  • Lets Take A Dip $50
  • Lets Take A Dip (dip powder) $50
  • Form Me $55
  • Signature Petite Short $55
  • Acrylic x2 $65
  • Builder Gel Overlay $65
  • Signature Classic Medium $70
  • Signature Elite Long $85
  • Gel-X Nails $90
  • Signature Prestige XL $100

Hair removal for the chin, upper lip, eyebrows, underarms and full face.

  • Chin Waxing $10
  • Upper Lip Waxing $10
  • Clean Slate Eye Brow Waxing $15
  • Under Arm Waxing $15
  • Full Face Waxing $50

Photos

  • Row of black pedicure chairs and basins under wall lights and a polka-dot wall

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Separate Gentlemen's Retreat and Little Ones menus, including parent-and-child manicure and pedicure pairings
  • Tiered Signature, Prestige and Opulence manicures and Classic Reserve through Crown Experience pedicures
  • Free correction within three days of service for guests who are not fully satisfied
  • Buy Now, Pay Later financing for bookings from $50 to $4,000
  • Custom Form Me sculpted nails and design options with Swarovski stones
Good for
  • men's manicures and pedicures
  • parents and young children
  • parties and group celebrations
  • acrylic and Gel-X nail extensions
  • nail fills and maintenance
  • waxing appointments
  • guests who prefer to pay over time
Treats
  • nail enhancements
  • nail repair and fills
  • nail extensions
  • unwanted hair removal
  • eyebrow shaping
  • lash removal
  • ingrown nail relief
Techniques
  • acrylic
  • Gel-X
  • Builder Gel
  • dip powder
  • MMA acrylic removal
  • gel polish
  • chrome
  • cat eye effect
  • French tip
  • airbrush
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