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    Avatar Nails & Spa

    4.0 (331 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Avatar Nails & Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Sloppy nail polish application causing ridges ..
    Saori S.

    Idk how they justify charging $35 for a gel nail color change.. and FINE, if you're going to charge a premium at least do a GOOD JOB. My nails were rushed, done sloppy and now have creases. The shape was fine before coming here and she filed them so poorly that I even had to ask to use the filer myself .. I have nail polish all over the place. AWFUL.

    White paint left, unable to remove as it is not regular polish. I wasn't successful removing it with oil or shower.
    Yuri H.

    The worst. The nails didn't even last two weeks. I didn't go back for a fourth time to repair. They had no interest in repairing them correctly on day 1. They just continued to buff and buff away the dip without re-dipping.

    This set is builder gel with cat eye polish and Christmas designs.

    This set is builder gel with cat eye polish and Christmas designs. I've come to Avatar nails for a few years now and it's been nothing but Amazing! The customer service is great. I specifically go to Amy and she is the sweetest and most professional nail tech I have ever been to. She really takes her time to perfect her work and listen to exactly what you are looking for. Amy does everything from pedicures, manicures, gel, dipping powder and gel builder. Her work is amazing and she is such a great person. I recommend her to anyone that is looking for great quality nails!

    ruined my nails

    Went in to get acrylics, previously had glue-on cheap nails from target that i asked to be removed. She started ripping the nails off and when I said it hurt and asked her to use acetone she said no. On my 7th nail she ripped half of the nail off (picture attached) and then brought out the acetone and products to remove the last ones correctly. I didn't let her finish and got up and said i didn't need it anymore and will never be back. Be warned and go at your own risk.

    Dip manicure with catseye top coat and cute christmas designs!

    Amy at Avatar is AMAZING!! She is also so kind, gentle and pays attention to detail! I am always in love with the finished product when I see her and she can do cute little designs perfect for the holidays! 10/10 recommend

    Outside of the shop
    Jenny L.

    Ask for Ana. She does my nails all the time and she is great. Very detailed oriented. Powder dip is my favorite. U don't feel rushed being here unlike other places. All the staff are really nice too. This place is great overall, my go-to nail shop. Located right off Alcosta Blvd next to gas station. High recommend.

    Mani by Taylor and pedi by Emmy. Love
    Nat A.

    My favorite nail salon. Service is great, clean and Amy always does a great mani-pedi for me.

    Esther M.

    I was recommended here by my friends. First off, I called in the morning for an acrylic soak off removal. They let me know it was $15 when I came in I was seated immediately. They proceeded to flick my nails off with a nail tip which is horrible for your nail beds. I then decided to get a gel manicure which I saw online there was a gel change for $25. I told the nail lady (Thuy Dao) I wanted to do a gel change, she said that I can do a gel manicure for $40, and the basic change would be $35. She also said if I get a service the $15 removal would go to $10. But then if I got basic gel manicure (no care of cuticle) it would only be $5 cheaper. I told her I have to go to an appt in 10 mins, she says it's only taking this long because I'm taking so long to choose a color (she said she didn't have the color I originally chose). She proceeded to dip my hand in a bowl of water?? She said she can do it in 5-10 mins which I totally could've done the gel change for because I wasn't going to have the time for all the extra services. She paints my nails quickly and skillfully but points out a bump on my nail which was caused by ripping my nails off. Overall, I will not be returning. It seems that the manicurist upcharged me because I checked the website and the salon menu afterwards and is there is no $35 gel service. Just a $25 gel change and $40 shellac manicure.

    Dip nail paint
    Realtor Richa P.

    I first time visited today, and tried this nail salon for dip manicure and gel pedicure. My first impression of the Salon it looked clean and neatly kept from inside. I was received with smile. I find my manicurist very sweet and kind. She took care of everything I asked for, 10/10 service here. Anna is skilled and polite nail artist. I am planning to visit again for sure. I would recommend Avatar to friends:)

    Kaitlin L.

    Moved to the area and wanted to try this place out. I asked for french tips initially but they were so messy, even after asking the technician to fix them. They still ended up messy so I asked if she could just remove them and do one solid color. I apologized and felt so bad but the solid color didn't turn out too good either, kinda messy - the full set was 60. At this point I just wanted to get them fixed another day, somewhere else. I'm bummed, I had high hopes. Maybe it depends on who you go to?

    French tip is uneven

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    Ask the Community - Avatar Nails & Spa

    Are waxing services available?

    Yes they are ....

    Hello, how much is a full acrylic set? Thank you

    Full set: $40 & up

    Hello, what is the price for an acrylic nail set? Thank you

    I don't know I did gel

    Hello! How much is the powder dip fill?

    $50 for powder dip w/ombré is what I paid

    How much for a full gel mani and regular pedi?

    Full set gel : $40 Regular pedi: $25

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    Review Highlights - Avatar Nails & Spa

    Bennie thank you for always taking the time to listen to my requests and then work above and beyond to make it happen.

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