It's always great to have a second option, so I decided to try TL Nails -- and I'm so glad I did!…read moreLynn and Lee were amazing. I went on a Sunday morning, and they had just recently reopened for Sunday hours due to growing demand. I got lucky and was one of the only customers there, so I really got the full pampering experience. Both of them did an excellent job. I had dip powder done on my nails and a regular pedicure. I'm very particular about nail shape, and they absolutely nailed it -- I love the way they turned out (check out the pictures!). I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for great service and attention to detail.

Whoa!!!! I…read morepreviously posted a one star review, and the dickhead owner was tacky enough to lash out at me in a response on Yelp lying and saying that none of the things that happened actually happened. ‍ Which was bad enough in and of itself, but on top of that now my review is gone! Big surprise. ‍ These these people (or maybe it's just the a-hole male owner?) are shady shady shady! The woman who did my pedicure didn't even know how to trim nails! It seemed like it was her first day and she had no idea what she was doing. She kept fumbling with what is actually the cuticle nipper and trying to cut my toenails with that (and I have big toenails, so you cannot just use a cuticle trimmer to cut my toenails, especially the big toe) and then someone else kept coming over and speaking to her in Vietnamese obviously telling her she wasn't doing it right and then she would show her and then leave and the lady would still continue trying to fumble doing very basic pedicure stuff that I could actually do at home better than she was doing! And then at the end they demanded cash and there were no other options given, so I had to walk across the parking lot in the little temporary flip-flops to go to an ATM and of course pay a non Wells Fargo ATM fee. And they did a shitty job, cut my nails uneven, the paint job was subpar (big gaps on the sides), and it literally started chipping the same day, and I was not being rough with my nails. This is a horrible nail salon! I can't believe that they deleted my previous review. SHADY AF. When I previously posted my review I attached pictures to show the bad job they did, and I don't have those pictures anymore because they're on an old phone. I think the TL stands for "Total Liar" as far as TL Nails ‍

I've been coming here monthly since December 2024 and it's easily my favorite nail salon. Ben does…read moremy acrylics and he's meticulous, takes his time, does a great job, and my nails last forever between fills. Prices are reasonable, definitely not overpriced for the quality you're getting. The salon has a nice atmosphere too, and their online booking keeps things from ever feeling overcrowded. Highly recommend it.

The boutique was nice and the staff were friendly. I had a deluxe pedicure and it was amazing. It…read morewas a relaxing environment.

If you're looking to get stunning nails, great atmosphere & vibes, plus friendly, patient, and…read morehelpful staff then you MUST go to Polished! Christine is an expert at giving you exactly what you ask for, and also she is the sweetest person! She's actually the best there is on the central coast. So don't go looking for anyone else because you already found her!! Ily Christine xx

Love Christine and her work! She's always happy to try out any design I bring her. This was a fun…read morecoffee and cream inspired design. She even added gold foil!

Friendly, competent and a good value! No wait usually…read more Free coconut water! Professional experience from Vietnamese crew

I've been coming to The Polishery for quite a while, and I've always had great experiences. I…read moreusually have a gentleman do my pedicures, and he's always been fantastic, which is why I've continued coming back. Unfortunately, he wasn't there during my most recent visit, and an older woman did my pedicure until it was time for the polish. This was, without a doubt, the worst pedicure I've ever had!!! She repeatedly squeezed each of my toes so hard that it was genuinely painful. She also kept running the nail file directly across the tops of my actual toenails over and over instead of just shaping the edges. It hurt so badly that I was wincing throughout the service. The entire pedicure felt rough and lacked the care and attention I've come to expect. The woman who painted my toes also did my gel manicure. During the appointment, my jeans started slipping down toward the foot spa. I instinctively reached to pull them up with my hand that had just finished curing under the gel light. She immediately yelled at me, asking, "Why would you do that?" The interaction was embarrassing and made the rest of the appointment extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of my pedicure, before I was even finished, she asked how I planned to pay. I told her I was going to use Venmo. She asked to see the payment before I had even paid, so I asked if I could just scan the Venmo QR code. She said yes and then told me she didn't need to see the payment since I had scanned the code. After paying, she left the toe separators between my toes while I was putting my shoes on. Then, just as I was getting ready to leave, she walked back over and insisted that she needed to see proof of my payment before I left. It made me feel like she assumed I was trying to leave without paying, which was incredibly uncomfortable and honestly insulting. Despite the experience, I still felt pressured to leave a tip in the moment. Looking back, I wish I hadn't. Instead, I'm leaving this review in the hope that management addresses these issues so other customers don't have a similar experience. To make matters worse, a gel manicure and gel pedicure came to $140. For that price, I expected professional, gentle service and to leave feeling relaxed, not sore, embarrassed, and uncomfortable. This experience completely changed my opinion of a salon I used to enjoy. I won't be returning, and I hope this review helps someone else make an informed decision!

I am someone who is very anxious when it comes to my skin, especially someone else that isn't me…read moretouching my skin! The entire time I thought I had the best skincare regimen with the best products for my face! I went in to get my VERY first facial with Ashley in Paso! I was super nervous and had no idea what to expect, it was the BEST THING I've ever done. She walked me through everything prior, explained what she was doing while she did it, and was extremely gentle. When she was finished she explained what she had seen while working with my skin, and then explained that she wasn't going to push her product on me but made a suggestion about what my skin needs! I obviously bought the products and did my washes with them, my skin is seriously thanking me! I am absolutely stunned with how glowy it is especially when I added my typical moisturize skin care products!! I will definitely go back!

Let me tell you about Ashley…read more.. I finally made the decision to stop going to local walk-in nail salons after many instances of poor drill work (i.e. my cuticles on both my hands and feet getting clipped by the drill fairly consistently) and overall general poor work (such as being left with gobs of collagen gel on my feet after a pedicure and having to wipe it off when I get home). I had seen Ashley's Yelp page and my massage therapist had recommended her long ago. So, I scheduled an appointment for both a gel pedicure and gel manicure. Ashley does the best work. She only accepts one client at a time in her private studio; so, I am treated to a private service each and every visit. She is detail oriented, friendly, communicative, and professional. I cannot believe I tortured myself for years with walk-in nail salons before finally booking with Ashley. Does it cost more than walk-in nail salons? Yes; but, it's worth every penny.

I'm so thrilled to actually have finally found someone give me a long lasting high-quality…read moremanicure. Charleigh give so much attention to detail, it's super thorough and uses the best products! I have tried every nail salon in San Luis Obispo before I discover her. My last manicure lasted four weeks and I probably could've gone longer honestly! She offers a great value and knows exactly how to keep my nails, healthy and beautiful. I will be a longtime client as long as she is around!

From the owner: I absolutely love creating art and making people feel their best. Id love to see you in my studio…read moreto start your nail journey!

The absolute BEST !! I been looking for a reliable nail tech in slo for the last three years and…read morecici nails is now my go to. They are a tiny shop next to 7-11 but don't let that scare you. They are absolutely amazing. I love how much time and energy they put into their clients. The owners are a couple and they always care so much for their clients.

Really nice couple, my gel nails last so long every time! I always feel comfortable too…read more Thank you guys!

So after I wrote my initial review of my dissatisfaction at @Nails, I heard from the owner to…read moreapologize for my experience and wanted to make it right. First he offered a credit for my fill and because I don't live in the area, he gave me a refund. That was unexpected but much appreciated. Like I said before in my first review, the pedicure was great and I probably just came across a stressed out nail technician as they were busy. And because of the way they handled the situation, I would definitely give it another try if I ever was in town. The place is clean and they obviously care about their reputation and their customers.

I went in to get my nails done for my best friends wedding that I am the maid of honor in…read more Ken made the entire experience unpleasant and had the worst attitude. First, he would fling my arms around without caring if I could even move my arms in the shape he wanted. Secondly, the cure light turned off for a SECOND when he was pressing the nail and somehow it was my fault for not "working as a team" to move fast enough to the light, and because of this "one mistake mess whole thing and we have to start over". I was just sitting there, it's not my fault he didn't tap the light in time to turn it on. Third, he ended the service by not cleaning all the dust off my hands and nails, nor giving me lotion like most nail salons. He put cuticle oil ON TOP of the acrylic dust as I was already walking to the sink to wash the dust off because he didn't bother to do so. Fourth, he said to me "don't get gel x anymore because your nails curve down" yet I've been getting Gel X for a decade and no one else has had an issue. Fifth, at one point I was about to put my hand in the cure lamp because I couldn't understand what he was saying and he stopped me by freaking out and asking "are you crazy!!". And lastly, the underside of my nails look awful and not cleaned up AT ALL. I will be posting more photos to Yelp along with this review. I will never again set foot at this location. Avoid Ken if you can. He was rude for no reason after I was looking forward to this and he shat all over it. My pedicure with Jimmy was 10/10 which is the only reason why this review isn't only 1 star