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Tick Tick Time Nail & Spa

Tick Tick Time Nail & Spa

Nail salon · 3 locations

The salon runs three locations serving Monterey Park, El Monte and nearby communities. The two Monterey Park salons, at 728 and 2089 Atlantic Blvd, are open seven days a week, while the El Monte salon on Lower Azusa Rd is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays. The 728 Atlantic Blvd salon also serves Alhambra, San Gabriel and Rosemead, and the Lower Azusa Rd salon also serves South El Monte, Rosemead and Baldwin Park.

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The salon runs three locations serving Monterey Park, El Monte and nearby communities. The two Monterey Park salons, at 728 and 2089 Atlantic Blvd, are open seven days a week, while the El Monte salon on Lower Azusa Rd is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays. The 728 Atlantic Blvd salon also serves Alhambra, San Gabriel and Rosemead, and the Lower Azusa Rd salon also serves South El Monte, Rosemead and Baldwin Park.

The menu is grouped into manicures, pedicures, acrylic work, gel and Gel-X nails, dip powder, French tips, chrome finishes, nail design and kids' services. Manicures take about 30 to 45 minutes and include trimming and shaping, cuticle care, buffing, optional regular polish and a light hand massage. A deluxe manicure adds an extra massage with a sugar scrub, a collagen mask and a warm towel wrap. Pedicures take about 40 to 60 minutes and include a foot soak, exfoliation, callus smoothing, a hydrating massage, and polish or gel color.

Longer services are also available. Acrylic sets, which usually take 60 to 90 minutes, include nail prep, tips or overlays, custom shaping and length selection, and a glossy finish in polish or gel color. Gel-X nails are pre-shaped soft gel tips extended from the cuticle to the free edge and cured under LED light. Dip powder is applied without UV or LED light, and both Gel-X and dip powder are typically maintained every three to four weeks. Pricing varies with length, design and add-ons, so starting prices may shift.

Nail design is a specialty, with hand-painted art, chrome, ombre and aura looks, 3D accents such as sculpted bows and crystal finishes, French and modern tips, and minimal art. Clients can bring inspiration photos to their appointment. Children are welcome too: kids' manicures and pedicures use kid-safe products and colors and gentle technique, seasonal themed designs and parent and kid sets with matching colors are offered for special days, and most kids' visits take 20 to 30 minutes.

The salon describes itself as the best nail salon in Monterey Park and El Monte and describes its facilities as clean. It states that its services are designed to protect natural nails, that its technicians are licensed and receive ongoing training, and that it follows strict sanitation practices, cleaning and sanitizing tools before every appointment. The website shows a 4.8 Google rating for each of its Monterey Park and El Monte salons.

The salon says its services are designed to protect the health of natural nails and that it cleans and sanitizes tools before every appointment.

Each salon has its own pace: the 728 Atlantic Blvd location is upbeat and efficient, the 2089 Atlantic Blvd location is calmer and more relaxed, and the Lower Azusa Rd location is steady and unhurried.

Locations

Services

Final prices may vary.

Regular, classic, French, gel and deluxe manicures, with trimming, cuticle care, buffing and a light hand massage.

  • Gel Manicure $30
  • French Gel Manicure $40
  • Classic Gel Manicure Price at booking
  • Gel Manicure with Nail Art Price at booking
  • Gel Polish Change Price at booking
  • Gel Removal & Reapply Price at booking
  • Classic Manicure $20+
  • Regular Manicure $20
  • Deluxe Manicure $35

Spa, signature, deluxe spa and gel pedicures, with a foot soak, exfoliation, callus smoothing, a hydrating massage and polish or gel color.

  • Spa Pedicure $26
  • Signature Pedicure $36
  • Deluxe Spa Pedicure $45
  • Gel Pedicure Price at booking

Full acrylic sets, fills, acrylic manicures and refills, including custom designs, ombre and pink and white styles.

  • Acrylic Fill $40
  • Acrylic Full Set $50
  • Full Set with Gel Color $60
  • Acrylic Manicures Price at booking
  • Custom Acrylic Nail Designs Price at booking
  • Full Sets Price at booking
  • Ombre Acrylic Price at booking
  • Pink & White Price at booking
  • Refills Price at booking

Pre-shaped soft gel tip sets in full, gel color, Apres and natural styles, plus removal and reapplication.

  • Gel-X Full Set $60
  • Gel-X with Gel Color $70
  • Apres Gel-X Price at booking
  • Gel-X Removal & Reapply Price at booking
  • Natural Gel-X Price at booking

Full dip powder sets, SNS nails, dip powder with French tip and natural sheer or neutral finishes, with no UV or LED light needed.

  • Dip Powder Full Set $50
  • SNS Nails $55
  • Dip Powder Removal & Reapply Price at booking
  • Dip Powder with French Tip Price at booking
  • Natural Dip Powder Price at booking

Classic, gel and colored French tips, as well as French tips on acrylic or Gel-X.

  • French Manicure $30
  • Gel French Manicure $40
  • Colored French Tips Price at booking
  • French Tip Acrylic or Gel-X Price at booking
  • French Tip Add-on Price at booking

Chrome add-ons, chrome over gel or acrylic, and full chrome sets in glazed, silver, gold and colored finishes.

  • Chrome Add-on Price at booking
  • Chrome with Gel or Acrylic Price at booking
  • Full Chrome Set Price at booking

Hand-painted art, ombre and aura looks, 3D accents and modern tips, offered as add-ons or full design sets.

  • Simple Art Add-on $5
  • Chrome/3D Accents $10
  • Full Design Set $15
  • Chrome & 3D Price at booking
  • French & Modern Tips Price at booking
  • Minimal Art Price at booking
  • Ombre & Aura Price at booking

Kids' manicures and pedicures in kid-friendly colors, seasonal themed designs and parent and kid sets.

  • Kids Manicure $15
  • Manicure for Kid $15
  • Kids Pedicure $22
  • Manicure in El Monte · El Monte Price at booking
  • Nail Design in El Monte · El Monte Price at booking
  • Parent + Kid Sets Price at booking
  • Seasonal Designs Price at booking
  • Manicure · El Monte Price at booking
  • Nail Design · El Monte Price at booking

Photos

  • Acrylic full set with embellished clear nails and charms, salon work
  • Clear summer acrylic nails with gold accents and gems
  • Icy blue acrylic nails with marble-like blue accents
  • Black and gold princess-style acrylic nails with French tips and foil
  • Nude acrylic nails with rhinestone accents
  • Abstract black line design on nude nails
  • Chrome green acrylic nails with swirl accent
  • Red almond nails with gold festive designs
  • Pink ombre gel nails shown in a salon setting with polish shelves
  • Pastel dip powder nails on a hand with the salon's shelves and nail lamp behind
Highlights
  • Three salons across Monterey Park and El Monte
  • Gel-X and dip powder options with maintenance every three to four weeks
  • Nail design add-ons, including hand-painted art, chrome and 3D accents
  • Kid-safe products and colors, with kids' manicures, pedicures and parent and kid sets
  • Walk-ins welcome when chairs are open, with same-day appointments when short-notice openings exist
  • Online booking, and a technician can be requested at the El Monte salon
Good for
  • first manicure
  • kids and parent-and-child visits
  • walk-ins
  • group visits
  • custom nail design
  • gel and dip powder wear
  • pedicures
Treats
  • broken nails
  • nail extensions
  • long-lasting color
  • nail art
  • pedicure care
  • kids' nail care
Techniques
  • gel manicure with lamp curing
  • Gel-X
  • dip powder
  • acrylic full sets and fills
  • pink and white acrylic
  • chrome finishes
  • French tips
  • ombre and aura
  • 3D accents
  • hand-painted nail art

Products & treatments

  • Kid-safe products and colors
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