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    Athena Nails & Head Spa

    4.6 (202 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

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    Davana H.

    A hot summer Saturday always calls for a girls' day! And what better way to spend it than pampering yourself with a relaxing pedicure? Since moving to Sacramento, I haven't been able to find a nail salon that I really love. I've had some bad experiences in the past and, honestly, I've never been a huge fan of going to nail salons--whether it's because of the service or the cleanliness. Well, Athena Nails & Head Spa did NOT live up to those previous experiences... in the BEST way! Right when I walked in, I was welcomed by the friendly staff. I had an appointment, so I didn't have to wait long at all. I was even offered a drink right away! They have water, soda, or even a little bubbly! I went with the #2 Pedicure, which included hot stones, a leg and foot mask, and a massage. ‍‍ My nail tech took her time and never made me feel like she was rushing to get me in and out of the chair. She did have to step away for a few minutes to help a client who came in for a repair, but she was extremely apologetic and checked in with me. She wasn't gone long at all, so I honestly didn't mind soaking my feet and letting the mask work its magic! For my polish, I went with gel white tips this time. I really appreciated that she asked how thick I wanted the tips because those little details make such a difference! She did a great job, and I LOVE how they turned out! If you're in need of a girls' day or just want to treat yourself to a little solo self-care, I definitely recommend Athena Nails & Head Spa! 10/10! I can't wait to go back and try some of their other services!

    Pedicure & French tip
    Raquel W.

    Beautiful salon, the staff were all friendly and I did not have to wait long for my Pedicure. Midway to the service I asked for Gel X set so they prepped my nails at the same time as my pedicure and finished in the chair. The pedicure was relaxing, I still had some callous spots. I wasn't satisfied with my French tip and I wasn't aware it was an extra $15 charge for. French tip So I called and went back today to redo my polish. Brenda was great, she reshaped and matched the nail sizes for both hands in addition to the polish change. Great service!

    Decor for Valentine's Day
    Sarah A.

    I've come here to test out their head spa and pedicure and both services were really good! I loved the set up of the head spa as they have a full body massager and the person providing the service was very thorough. I really love the customer service here, they are very responsive and friendly. Tony and the staff are great. The salon itself is gorgeous and really clean. They really thought about decoration for this spot because it's gorgeous! They even had it decorated for Valentine's Day when I went. The pedicure came out really nicely! Would recommend if you're looking for a salon!

    i came in today for a pedicure and left beyond amazed with service from Athena Nails & Head Spa. From the second i got there i was taken care of like i was a returning client they opened the door for me and greeted me with amazing high energy! Not to mention the clean chic environment the vibe in here is so nice. I got paired with John for my pedicure and he was beyond impressive with how attentive he was with me and very tedious with doing my toes. 10/10 i will be back to receive other services. they even opened the door for me on the way out as well.i truly love how much they really care about their clients. :)

    Builder gel with French tip.
    Kirsten L.

    5/5 I called and was able to book an appointment same day! The team listened to my request for my manicure, I asked for a builder gel/hard gel French tip set. A previous location made my set super thick and I didn't like that. They listened to my request and made sure that my nails were thin and to my liking. I also got a simple gel pedicure, amazing job. I love how he didn't cut the corners/side (most places do and end up giving me an infection). The staff is super friendly and nice! I'm also happy that they took me in as their last client of the day. Definitely coming back again for my fill.

    This place is gorgeous and estheticlly pleasing! They have excellent customer service and were quick to help with the services we wanted. All team members were very helpful and took well care of me and my sisters. I highly recommend coming to Athena!

    Sophia M.

    my hunny brought me here for our anniversary and wow did they go all out! Made a video with pictures saying happy anniversary, everyone congratulating us and with such kindness - Tom did my toes and was so funny and nice to talk to. Beautiful ambiance and super clean with their new Aloha station for pedis!

    Gaby G.

    Tony was very professional coming in he was very accommodating I needed ice for my water bottle and didn't hesitate to get me some next door. I'm 6 month pregnant and Helen who did my pedicure and Tom who did my gel manicure were very caring making sure I was comfortable and sweet talking to me and making me feel comfortable. Overall it was a beautiful nail salon, service and quality. I will come again. And Mary was also very polite thanks again Athena

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    Alex M.

    Incredible service, clean, and welcoming staff. Came here for the first time for a men's pedicure, I arrived 45 minutes before closing and the team still was happy to help, and welcomed me with a mimosa and a smile. Best of all, the pedicure service was incredible, good thing I registered for a rewards membership because I'll be coming back.

    Couples Mani-Pedi. They have the perfect setup for a nice daytime date.
    Kimberly R.

    Probably the best mani pedi I've gotten. I went all out and did the top pedicure and it was so luxurious. Helen was my nail tech and she was the sweetest. Seriously will come back. The customer service alone is amazing. From making my apt to sitting and getting my service they checkers on me and the bf and made sure we were comfortable. I will make this my nail home base in Sacramento.

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    Jen-Ann L.

    Affordable, relaxing, luxurious - what more could you ask for? I came here on a recommendation from an influencer, Hannie, who has been very upfront about her business relationship with this company. They seem really genuine and are even offering her a referral fee without her asking for the head spa services because so many people are coming in based on her recommendation. We love an ethical business! This place is Asian-owned, Vietnamese run. I absolutely loved my head spa service with Gem, she was a Filipino woman, and such a delight! I had the Clarity Crown Ritual service and it was perfect. Super relaxing and thorough. The massage chair/bed in the back was awesome and was on the entire time she was working on my head. I also loved the little touches of adding a blanket in case I got cold and a heating pad. There were a few facial-like moments but the products they use are very basic Cerave brands. I also think the shampoo was not of the utmost caliber. But, this is not a scalp massage, nor a facial, it is clearly advertised as a head spa, so expect a bit of everything but nothing in depth. I will say the laying situation made me a bit stiff after awhile, I definitely could not go longer than 30 mins. Also, I was warned that you may be walking out of there with wet hair because the blow dry is extra. In my case, they included it but it was not sufficient for my long hair. Walking out, my hair wasn't sopping wet, but wasn't bone dry either.

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    First time visit! The ambience was cute and comfortable! Bella was great! Definitely will be back for a pedi :)

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    Ask the Community - Athena Nails & Head Spa

    Do they offer foreign fill (gel x fill from another salon)?

    What is the noise level in the room with the head spa services?

    There is no noise whatsoever unless the door is open then the noise enters the spa room but it's very quiet in there.

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    Halen, Tina, Kathy, and Chris were our amazing nail techs and Tina, Lynd and Linh did our head spas.

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