I've given this place plenty of chances and they let me down every time. This time I got a mani and they cut my finger, were careless about putting on the acrylic, and just did a poor job overall. I shouldn't have stayed when I realized how dirty and slow it was in there. I still tipped case I felt bad but I would never go back. read more

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The colors were off (nothing matched the bottle top or samples to choose from), all the edges were messy, gaps around the edge of my nails and nail bed, and sort of lumpy uneven finish. $70 wasted on a mani pedi. Literally driving down the street to get them redone I'm so disappointed. read more

I have never posted a review before in my life because I feel they're just absolutely embarrassing. I went in today to get just a basic French tip pedicure and an acrylic gel set that matches. I told Tony I wanted short almond French tip. I need them short for work so 1. They don't rip off and 2. It's easier to type. I came here about 2-3 months ago and got this exact same set and it was PERFECT. So I'm so confused and upset about the way this set came out and my entire experience with this worker. When I told Tony I wanted them short she said "no it won't look good" and I told her I have gotten it before I want them short and that they look so good short. Oh! I also got them done BY HER last time I was here.... So I don't understand what she means when she says it "wouldn't look good"she proceeds to argue with me back and forth and it's my sisters birthday and I didn't want to make a scene so I evidently just gave up. She rushed through the entire sitting because she clearly wanted to get off, they're all uneven in thickness of the French tip lines and length. She would slap my hand when she wanted me to put my hand in the dryer. Her entire energy towards people is ridiculous. The photos don't even do justice. My thumb nails are super short then my pinky nails are long enough to do bumps out of them... When I went to pay the gentleman who was very friendly told me it would be $95...two months ago this exact same set was only $80...so I'm confused in the price jump when I didn't get anything special or higher priced. I was so upset with the way they look and didn't want to even bother asking them to be fixed because I was there since noon and it was now four and we had dinner for my sisters birthday. I've been coming here since I was in high school and I'll never return again. read more

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Super rude. No English. Hard to get what you want. The lady said nothing to me when she was done with my nails. read more

Three strikes led to 1 star. I should've turned around and walked out when I saw how dirty the bathroom was, but nail salons are never that clean. They were so rude to the lady sitting next to me when she was asking for non gel and lighter polish options, blatantly rude. They were rude to me when I asked about a product displayed at the manicurist station she said "it's magic". I told her that wasn't helpful. She ignored me. When I showed a cut along my thumbnail, she immediately jammed her tool into it. When I said, " I just showed you that I have a cut there", she responded, "I know." Indicating it was intentional. Fourth strike- the tips of my nails are rough and I know the gel polish will not last. I would never, ever, go back! read more

they're very rough with nails and they even cut my cuticles because the guy kept on drilling close to my cuticle skin, i wouldn't go back here again their work sucks and the man kept drilling on my nails forever and it would hurt. He tried to remove the gel residue with a nail drill like???? and my nails didn't come out as cute well i guess you get what you pay for and my nails were hurting 2 hours after i got them done bc of how rough he was. My nails felt like they were throbbing also when i was inside i guess they didn't have enough staff there was only 2 men and in the middle of 2 pedicures one of the men leave to go get more employees while the customers wait for them like what type of service is that‍ read more

I never leave reviews and the reviews are super bad on this place but this was my first time getting my nails done in a salon and I loved how they came out. Phuong took care of my nails and toes really well and she noticed a crooked nail on my right hand and fixed it immediately. My only complaint is that I was there almost 3 hours. Would come back though. read more

We love beauty nails, they did a great job. My friend got her toes and fingers done with gel and I got a fill. Thank you so much! read more

Beauty Nails - We love Beauty nails, they did a great job! - Nail Salons Near Me - Capitola, California

I walked in. Pretty much empty. Manicure in under 30 Minutes for $15. Looks perfect. Only thing I suggest is bringing your own nail polish. They have tons but the ones I looked at were old and thick. read more

I really should've believed the reviews from previous customers, so it's my fault for still going and trying this place out. We were staying at a nearby hotel for the weekend and this was the only place open at 730pm on a Saturday night. They were friendly and didn't have many customer so they were able to take me right away. My nails ended up crooked, uneven and polish has bubbles and very thick. Very unhappy with how it looks and the lady gave me a dirty look when I tipped 15%! I'm giving 2 stars because the pedicure was actually pretty decent. read more

Beauty Nails - A new set...2 days later - Nail Salons Near Me - Capitola, California

They should probably just close. I have been going here for YEARS!! Not anymore! The main lady now, is so mean and it has rubbed off on the others. Just rude and pinches and throws your hand around when she wants you to move. also refusing to paint My nails how I want them if it has more than 2 colors, and I'm willing to pay! Never going back! read more

I happen to be in Santa Cruz for the day and had a little extra time decided to get my nails done, it was a nightmare experience as I've been to them before in the past and I thought maybe things that change but no they have not. Once I got there immediately I smelled chemicals which is not good to inhale, I had to use the restroom and the toilet didn't work correctly; my nail technician had dirty filthy nails literally wood dirt in her nails, I was getting a gel manicure and as she was trying to file away the old nail polish, and then wrap them in acetone and cotton in foil. She didn't leave it in there long enough, I had to keep filing. She was definitely very inexperienced, my nails were crooked I had to keep telling her they were crooked but of course she didn't understand me. So I had to get the file and straighten my nails out myself, and get the file to get the dirt out from underneath my nails. Now here's the kicker, most nail salons use pre-bagged new clippers, nail file, and in the tool that pushes back your cuticles and gets the dirt out, she use dirty clippers and the tool that pushes your cuticles back and gets the dirt out he was gross dirty and disgusting I literally had to put it into the blue disinfecting water myself. When I was ready to leave it was near closing time I had to use the restroom again badly as I had tacos and it was going right through me, they told me I had to wait as she was putting water into the toilet tank. So I stood there waiting patiently as I was about to relieve myself very quickly. This salon is very dirty in all respects from the bathroom, from all the tools that they use on your nails they are not, and nice individual bags that are new like most salons use. Stay away unless you want fungus on your nails. As you can see in the picture there is still nail polish left on my nails after her filing and using acetone on my nails she did a horrible job read more

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I had a great experience at Beauty Nails. I got a gel pedicure and it came out great. The technician was very nice too.

Omg. Stay the hell away! I have NEVER Yelped before, but the service here was hell. They ripped away at my nails. Made me bleed. Totally was rude. Huong Nguyen was name. Scary. Will never go here again. You shouldn't either. Negative stars. read more

Beauty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Capitola, California

I was pampered like a princess! I enjoyed coming here!. The times I've been here I've always had great service. Holly and Anna are super sweet and well experienced at what they do. each know exactly how and what whether be my manicure, pedicure or just a simple wax. I was lucky to the get in and out this time. I understand this establishments has drop ins and whether you've made an appointment I understand they couldn't just drop what they were doing with a client and start with you. That would be if we lived in a perfect world but we are not! read more

Fyi they arent open till 9pm. Just went there. It's 8pm. Closed. Drove all the way from the west side for nothing.

My daughter and I tried a new place to get our nails done and this place was recommended and I am not sure why. The place is filthy and understaffed the woman with the short hair was rushing to take care of my daughter's nails. She would grab my daughter hands very aggressively and was super rude and her demeanor was not welcoming and no it is not a cultural thing. Body language goes a long way. As for my nail technician was super nice and took her time even though they were busy. I think maybe she was the boss. I only left a nice tip for her not the mean. Had that lady not been so rude and maybe they cleaned up a little I would have been back. read more

I usually try to go to this place because you hardly ever have to wait since they are usually pretty empty...... now I know why!!! not only did my nails come out horrible looking, the amount of super glue left all over My fingers was absolutely ridiculous. I don't even know how any ended up on the actual nail. When I asked her if she could fix my one nail and put a little more powder on it, because you can literally still see my actual finger nail near my cuticle she gave me an attitude and asked if I wanted to do them myself. I am not a stuck up person, nor am I a Karen whatsoever, but this review was much needed. The other thing about this place that really irritates me is that they're always changing their prices. it really depends on who you get that day. I get my nails done the same way all the time and the prices for the same job is always different sometimes they're $15 more than the last time And that is very annoying. Save your time and your money and go somewhere else this place is an absolute joke. read more

Stay far away! They are mean and have horrible customer service. Not only are they not friendly they do a horrible job. The way they answer the phone and talk to people and talk about people is awful. Don't bother I wish I would've read the yelp preview before I went in. read more

Worth every penny, especially since it's been over a year since ive gotten to treat myself, I was looking pretty rough! Number 9 was so patient with me when I wanted to change colors half way through. He also did a great job with the shape, I'm particular about the shape and he did exactly right the first time (some people dont shape them right.) I'm very happy with the friendly service and genuine skill they offered. The Pride they took in their work was evident. Also, I didn't feel like they were talking bad about me in vietnamese, which honestly I sometimes do at some places. I highly recommend this solon. I've been coming here for almost 20 years for a reason. I'm writing this as Anna is finishing up my pedicure and I feel like I'm walking on clouds. GET THE HOT WAX TREATMENT ON YOUR FEET. ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY! read more

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Very unattentive and very rough with the nail file. She was obviously in a hurry and wanted to go home,and I will never go back there. It's very apparent they don't clean there equipment either. They've been in business too long and need to take a break and retire. There's not much other explanation!!!! read more

I had a very pleasant experience with Anh and Phuong. My nails turned out great & very reasonable prices! Thanks & see you soon!

Recently re-visited this place because I was desperate and my regular place was packed, next time I'll be more patient. But let me elaborate... the service was not horrible, friendly enough anyway. But the gal that did my nails, was obviously already frustrated, in my opinion the customer is always right, and their job is to make sure I am a satisfied customer, so when I wasn't happy with the color of one of my fingers and she refused to change it I was a little disappointed, but even more so when she grabbed the gel Polish machine off my nails claiming they were dry when they definitely were not. But while sitting there a lady came in and got her eyebrows tinted, I've never even heard of that and was immediately curious, I have very light non existent eyebrows so I thought I'd give it a try of course the girl was like yea no problem , she painted the stuff on there and was like you should wait about 10 min. Cause your eyebrows are very light. Anyway long story short , about two hours and eighty dollars later and a healthy $10 tip for each I get to my car and look in the mirror and it looks like she drew them on with a sharpie, my nails where dented and product on my skin on the side, just a real mess. So be careful, and pick the right collar the first time. read more

DO NOT COME HERE. The pedicure was good except the polish is now chipped after TWO DAYS. The lady who did my nails was rushing and did a horrible job. I complained when she was finished and she didn't give a fuck. I told her I shouldn't be charged and she charged me anyways! While I was getting them done another girl came back and complained about the horrible job and the "OWNER" yelled at this client in front of the whole salon. HORRIBLE BUSINESS. I'm hoping I can get a refund. read more

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I started going here during Covid because it wasn't crowded and they were very good about Covid protocols. I have had really good experiences until yesterday. it's not a fancy place but they are always really friendly and do a good job. but yesterday they did a super rush job and my nails had only 1 coat and looked horrible with smudges on them. I paid for the deluxe pedicure which was 40.00 and did not include the 20 minute massage it was supposed to. I wanted them to fix them but they said they were to busy and to come back the next day. they did fix the nails the next day so there's at least that. read more

I really wish I could say more positive things about this place but that is not the case this place is super dirty and the staff is not nice at all but you get what you pay for . Won't be coming back at all read more

I needed to spend ONLY $20 for a Deluxe Pedicure ( Sugar rub & Callus treatment included) Everyone else in the area charges $45-$50. Now I play a ton of beach volleyball so my feet take a beating almost daily. After skimming through all the negative reviews, I'm shocked. These people seemed like it's a family-ran business, they were kind and courteous and attentive. Pleasantly surprised it's the exact opposite of what the previous reviewers have taken time to write. Meanwhile, when I was on the pedicure chair-- a lady next to me said she's been coming here for years and confirmed they're super nice here unlike some places. Kevin--was my guy! Awesome pedicure and it's ONLY $20. I'm coming back as a regular that's for sure. Then after my pedicure was done, the ladies to my right have also been coming here for years. They reaffirmed that this place has been amazing and a blessing as well. read more

PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE. I've only ever posted one yelp review in my life - I am posting this one because I feel obligated to warn people. Please do not go to any of their salons... they own three: this one, the store near Safeway on 41st, and the one near Safeway on mission st. I've gone to this salon for years. The employees are very sweet. I went three days ago and this was my experience: There were only two customers in the salon besides myself when I arrived, I was the only one once I left. I was there being serviced for THREE AND A HALF HOURS. I came in and asked for a full set and the husband of the owner sat me down and glued the acrylics on immediately... they were the wrong sizes and they were crooked, but I figured that could be fixed with filing, so I didn't say anything. I sat for an hour waiting to be helped with the rest. Another employee took over after my hour wait and put on the gel/sanded my nails down. She used the metal drill on my actual skin creating massive deep cuts on every single finger. My hands would not stop bleeding, but she kept going. Now I understand getting nails done can hurt, but this was not normal. I just figured "It's just a few cuts, not worth making a big deal about it." Then another employee handled the painting. She noticed the bleeding and actively avoided painting near the blood (I don't blame her because blood is gross), which in turn ruined my nails. The shapes for each nail was wrong, the paint was gloopy and crooked. After being there for over three hours (I got there at 4 and left at 7:30) I was ready to just leave. I paid and gave tip with out looking at my nails. When I got in the car to leave I noticed how terrible they were. I was so disappointed I wasted all that time and pain for a really terrible set. I came the next day to request the money back and I was told "no. Your fingers will heal." It wasn't worth fighting for $30 so I left. But if I can keep other people from coming here and risking infection or pain then its worth it. PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THEM. read more

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Holly did a great job on my full set! Only took 45 minutes and got me in right away! Thank you Holly, I love them! She also did a really nice black and pink french tip. read more

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*update* I moved to Sac recently, and tried several expensive nail bars. They all left me with ingrown nails and chipping gel polish. I went back to Beauty Nails today in SC, and Holly was awesome, as usual. They are running a sale and have added a lot of new gel and regular colors. I paid for the 15 minute arm/hand massage add on, and I feel relaxed and happy. They are not always consistent, but if you ask for Holly, you will get a good job. ***** I have been going to Beauty Nails off and on for years, but lately it's been hit or miss depending on who I get. The prices are still some of the best around and I have always had a decent experience. They will correct mess ups without too much attitude. Some of the staff rush through your mani and pedi, and I don't like that. But I've never gotten a fungus or anything, they seem to be pretty clean , and are always friendly. The use tub liners which is important. The store could use an update and some of that Pedicure Chairs are straight up worn down, but again they do a really good pedicure for 25 bucks, so you get what you pay for. I'll continue to go back unless I find somewhere a little bit more modern within in that same price range. read more

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This is by far the most rudest nail salon I have ever been too. Don't waste your time or money on these rude people. The lady grabbed my hands as if I was her child and was so forceful. Getting your nails done is supposed to be a pleasant experience. I commented after her shaping my nails, "these two are not straight. Would you mind please fixing them?" With pure kindness, and she went off on me along with of course talking crap to the owner that was standing next to her. I even said "you don't need to be rude to me, it was a simple request" and then all of a sudden her and the owner wanted to kiss my butt through out the rest of the time I was there. I was obviously not having it. When it got down to paying, I told them, "that the reason I'm not tipping you a dime is because your nail tech is beyond rude, and I'm never coming here again. I will also let everyone know". Please don't waste your time. Go to Tracy's Nails instead, please! read more

It's seriously a shame since I've been coming to this place for over 5 years and have even brought people but I will NEVER be back and I will tell others to stay away. I went in for a simple manicure. I was the only person there so they were not busy at all. I told her no gel, no color, just trim and clean them up. My nails looked almost immaculate before I went in, just needed a little trim and cleaning. She absolutely destroyed them. Like scrubbed my skin off and made my nails totally short and jagged. I looked at them and was like this is awful you need to fix it she had to cut them even shorter to trim away the jagged edges and she didn't even do that right. I literally wanted to burst into tears, then I asked them to buff them out shiny so they wouldn't look so rough and they tried to charge me extra to fix their mistakes. When I refused to pay the extra for the buff they were incredibly rude. I shouldn't even have paid for the manicure at all. AWFUL. read more

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This is my go to place since the one I used to go to just gets so busy (nail price is definitely what you pay for)and needs appointments now. Anyways, I always seem to get the same lady (can't remember her name). She does a really good job on the nails, at least for me. The underside can use a little file but nothing I can't do at home. 25$ is not bad considering how much a person can spend for on some great nails, especially someone on a budget. Sometimes they're really busy on Wednesdays and sometimes they have another person for me. Now, he is super great and works at another salon and comes over to help. I don't typically spend more than an hour and a half there if I'm lucky and they're not busy. read more

Great place to get my nails done when in Capitola :) they didn't have my first choice in color but they offered some great alternative options. I left feeling satisfied read more

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The lady there did my eyebrows so fast and so bad now one of my eyebrows are way thinner and lower then the other I don't understand why they rush there was only 2 other people in there and they had about 4 employees working I'm VERY disappointed and upset BEWARE this place read more

I wish I could give 0 stars this place is TERRIBLE!! They rush you through and do a extremely sloppy job... I have never been so disappointed with a nail salon.... she cut me twice with the nail file and just kept saying oops she then continued to file my nails after applying the polish so now there is tiny lil bumps all over the bed of my nails and I just want to take them off I'm so upset.. the lady that did the acrylic nails is SO unprofessional she was complaining to us in a very loud voice how someone called and complained about her services and how great of a person she was and when I didn't really respond she then went on talking to the other nail tech in there language for the rest of the time she was working on my nails.. NEVER AGAIN!! Save your money and go somewhere else!!!! read more

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I came in for a color change and they started taking my nails off. I told them about the problem and they "fixed" my nails. The next day the gel was bubbling so I had to go back. The nails looked OK, but she took off some of the acrylic when she did the color change, so now some of my nails are too thin. Now I'm back because one of the nails they had to redo was not adhered properly. Huong got upset and started grinding off the acrylic nail, AND my natural nail!!!! Don't go here for acrylics! Also, they advertise gel, but they only have gel polish. read more

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Cheap for a reason. The foot massage is a joke, they were nearly empty & the lady still just blew through my pedicure hastily. Probably the fastest pedicure and sloppiest I've ever had. Cheap, but again- for a reason. Note: The manicurist was nicer and better than the pedicurist. read more

Usually don't care to write bad reviews, but I have never experienced such terrible customer service. The person who did my nails seemed pissed off, literally dropped the nail samples on the chair next to me, demanded to start working on my nails while I'm trying to decide, then obviously irritated asks me what color a million times. How am I supposed to choose when I don't like any of the color samples given to me, don't feel comfortable asking because I don't want to be snapped at again, and when they don't even give you a few mins to decide. The person used hand gestures for where they wanted me to put my hands, they pushed my other hand out of the way so rudely and was like "excuse me move!" It was EXTREMELY RUSHED, and it was NOT WHAT I WANTED AT ALL. The person was such an asshole and hardly spoke English (which hasn't been a problem in the past, but it makes communication harder esp w this persons attitude) so I could not stop them or change my mind. They apparently yelled at my sister during her manicure too and were pushy. No wonder why the place was almost empty!! The manicure was not only NOT what I wanted, what I got was complete crap. I could have done a better job. Also no hand massage which honestly was fine I just wanted out of there. If the lady who did my pedicure wasn't so nice, I'd say they deserve ZERO stars. Also, the place smelt like chemicals and ass, and was so dirty and tacky inside. My mom, sister, and I went today hoping it would be a nice girls day before my sisters wedding, and it was just awful experience. We will never return. read more

By far my worse experience ever The girl that did my nails didn't prep my real nails properly prior to tips, tips were crooked, she kept clipping the skin around my nail w the dremel tool, and there are gaps between my real nail and acrylic nail because tips were not properly fitted. So unsanitary to have that gap. read more