Varnish Lab
Nail salon in Playa Vista, CA
Varnish Lab sits in Playa Vista, in the part of the Westside known as Silicon Beach, and works with clients from that area. The salon describes its focus as nail innovation and precision. It also describes itself as the best nail salon in Playa Vista, which is the salon's own claim rather than an independent rating.
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Varnish Lab sits in Playa Vista, in the part of the Westside known as Silicon Beach, and works with clients from that area. The salon describes its focus as nail innovation and precision. It also describes itself as the best nail salon in Playa Vista, which is the salon's own claim rather than an independent rating.
The menu is grouped into manicures and pedicures, nail enhancements (acrylic, Gel-X, hard gel and dip), nail extension and additional services such as French tips, cat eye, ombre and marble, waxing, and eyelash extensions with new sets and fills. Several manicures and pedicures are built around CBD-based treatments, including a soak, an exfoliating treatment and a moisture mask, and others use organic products such as an organic scrub, moisture mask and massage cream.
The salon says it approaches nail care as a science, testing premium products and sterilization methods. The space is described as modern, minimalist and clean. Appointments are encouraged in advance. Groups of three or more should call the salon first so the team can be coordinated, and intricate or complex nail designs need to be arranged by phone so time can be scheduled and a suitable artist assigned. Custom nail art is priced according to design complexity and the time it takes.
Gift cards are bought through an online form and can be paid for by Zelle, Venmo or credit card.
The salon treats nail care as a science and tests premium products and sterilization methods.
The salon describes its space as modern, minimalist and clean.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Manicures and pedicures from a simple gel manicure to CBD and vegan options, with add-ons such as paraffin, scrubs and hot oil.
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The Vegan Manicure $65+
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The Cbd Manicure $85+
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The Bash Manicure $30
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The Soiree Manicure $40
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The Luxe Pedicure $45
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Gel Manicure $50
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The Gala Manicure $50
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The Soiree Pedicure $58
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Gel Pedicure $65
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Origin Touch Manicure $65
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The Gala Pedicure $75
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CBD Luxury Manicure $85
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Vegan Vestigium Pedicure $93
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CBD Luxury Spa Pedicure $120
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Vegan Pedicure $93+
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Cbd Pedicure $120+
Acrylic, Gel-X, hard gel and dip sets and fills, with nail art available by arrangement.
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Dip Full Set Overlay $60
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Dip Full Set With Tips $70
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Acrylic Fill $75
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Gel-X Fill $75
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Hard Gel Fill $75
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Gel-X Fill (XL up) $80
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Acrylic Full Set $85
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Gel-X Full Set (S, M, L) $85
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Hard Gel Full Set $85
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Gel-X Full Set (XL up) $95
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Gel X + Art Price at booking
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Hardgel + Art Price at booking
Decorative finishes including French tips, cat eye, ombre, marble, chrome and dust designs.
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French Tips $15+
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Cat Eye / Fairy $20
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Ombre / Marble $30
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Dust / Chrome Price at booking
Waxing for face, body and limbs, along with eyebrow tinting.
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Chin or Cheeks $15+
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Spot Treatment $15+
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Upper or Lower Lip $15+
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Eyebrows $20+
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Underarms $25+
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Bikini $35+
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Eyebrow Tinting $35+
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Lower or Upper Back $35+
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Half Arms $40+
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Full Arms $50+
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Half Legs $50+
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Brazilian $55+
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Full Back $60+
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Full Face $60+
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Full Legs $65+
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Chin | Cheeks $15+
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Upper | Lower Lip $15+
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Eyebrows Tinting $35+
New eyelash extension sets and fills, priced by time between fills.
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Eyelash Fill (1-2 weeks) $85
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Eyelash Fill (2-3 weeks) $100
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Eyelash Extension New Set $200
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Fill (1-2 Weeks) $85
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Fill (2-3 Weeks) $100
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New Set Individual Mix 2D Volume $200
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Fill Acrylic $75+
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Full Set Acrylic $85+
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Hot Oil Lotion (add-on) $10
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Remove Soft Gel with Manicure $10
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Callus Removal (add-on) $12
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Collagen Glove or Paraffin (add-on) $15
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Gel Polish Removal Only $15
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Sugar / Salt Scrub (add-on) $15
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Gel Polish Add-On $20
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Gel Polish Change $40
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Hot Oil Lotion $10–$20
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Remove Soft Gel with Manicure Service $10
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Callus Removal $12–$25
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Collagen Glove | Paraffin $15–$20
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Sugar / Salt Scrub $15–$20
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Gel Polish Change (Soft Gel Removal included) $40
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Full Set Overlay $60+
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Full Set Dip W Tips $70+
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Gel P $65+
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Fill Gx $75+
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Full Set Gx $85+
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Fill Hard Gel $75+
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Fs Hard Gel $85+
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Meet the team
Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.
- Highlights
- CBD-based manicure and pedicure treatments, including soak, exfoliating treatment and moisture mask
- Organic scrub, moisture mask and massage cream in selected services
- Gel-X, hard gel, acrylic and dip enhancements with full sets and fills
- Eyelash extension new sets and fills at two-week and three-week intervals
- Phone booking for groups of three or more and for complex nail art
- Good for
- Gel manicures and pedicures
- Nail enhancements and fills
- Nail art with advance booking
- Group bookings with a call ahead
- Waxing appointments
- Eyelash extension fills
- Treats
- Nail enhancements
- Gel polish
- Nail art
- Hair removal by waxing
- Eyelash extensions
- Techniques
- Gel polish
- Gel-X
- Hard gel
- Acrylic
- Dip powder
- French tips
- Cat eye and fairy finishes
- Ombre and marble designs
- Chrome and dust finishes
- Waxing
Products & treatments
- CBD-based nail and skin treatments
- Organic scrub, moisture mask and massage cream