Fantastic services and the ladies are kind and gentle. Extremely large selection of nail polish…read morecolors. Both acrylic and gel. Full service salon. They also do waxing and massage

so cute and everyones very sweet!!!! could not recommend more!!!! always really pretty designsread more

This is the first time I come into the shop by recommendation. I took my grandma in for a pedicure,…read morewe got here a lil early for our appt but they took her in. The shop is small but the service is 5 stars. Keira took such good care of my grandma. She took the time to massage her tired feet and my grandma really enjoyed it. There was no rush not get us out, she took the time to get to know us. The shop is located in a small business center and there is plenty of parking. We got a spot right in the front. They follow Covid protocols and everything is super clean. There are only two people inside doing nails so you don't have to worry about crowding. I highly recommend it!

13 years ago, my nails were in such bad shape, I couldn't find anyone who could help get them…read morehealthy again. I had Acrylic nails for years that caused my nails to become so thin they were cracking open all the way down to my cuticles along with washboard ridges. I found Swans of Aptos & Kirk said he would like to help me; unfortunately we did not take before or after pictures. Within a few months while my nails grew out using Fiberglass wraps; I couldn't be happier. Kirk from Swans of Aptos is the only person in the area that does Fiberglass wraps; I call this my surfboard nails. No chipping, very little nail filing & covers 3/4 of the nail that leaves the cuticles & nail bed from being filed. I clean houses & have my hands in gloves for up to 8 hours with no problems with the moisture damaging my nails. I am so grateful for finding a nail salon that does not damage my nails over time. I have NO nail polish chips, lifted or cracked wraps, fungus under wraps, & I can go up to 3 weeks without maintenance. My nails are stronger & always look like I just had a manicure. I can't thank you enough Kirk & to the Owner, Kera, who gives the best pedicure with a leg massage EVER!! Swans of Aptos is a wonderful place to be pampered; Kera & Kirk Swan are siblings keeping the business in the family. I love supporting local small businesses. I love you both.

Had a relaxing quiet morning listening to my book as I go the #3 pedicure with gel and a new gel…read moreset manicure. Came out to $152 for both which is fair for going rates. Menu was easy to read and options well explained. I went Tuesday morning between 9:30-10am. Really appreciated the calf massage as my legs have been sore the last week. My last gel-dip manicure lasted 4-6 weeks but I couldn't afford a refill, so I'm going to try next month for a refill as that was recommended to be cheaper and better for my nails. The salon was clean and well staffed. The music was inviting and an appropriate volume do a slow overcast morning. I'm glad they take credit cards; machine worked easily.

Sally, Sara, Kelsey were excellent!! My daughter and I went today and I feel like they all did an…read moreexcellent job. We called for an appointment at 1:15, got in on time at 2:00. They were so friendly and professional I would recommend them to everyone!

I've been coming to this location for over a year. The price is reasonable. I really love getting…read moremy pedicure by Danny. He is so nice and gives the best foot massage. Seriously he always makes me feel like a superstar. I also love that this place is located in beautiful Rio Del Mar and near my home. I would have given 5 stars but I had a very uncomfortable and hurtful experience with one of the manicurist named Tina. All the other ladies that work here have been kind to me except Tina. She threw a fit and angrily accused me of basically lying that I had an appointment with Danny right in front of my daughter and all the clients. I believe in showing kindness to all so I stayed calm and kind. I didn't deserve her lashing out at me and I will never get my nails done by her. Usually I come here and feel welcomed and relaxed. I hope that my review helps.

Dirty, they injured my toe horribly by extracting tissue that shouldnot have been touched, they…read morethought it was funny, it was literally bleeding so bad and I was in so much pain. It got infected, was hard to walk on. They still charged me and did not care at all. AVOID THIS PLACE, I AM A LICENSED COSMOTOLIGIST and know the standard of sanitation requirements. I am in process of reporting to the California Cosmology board!

I had a haircut done by Judy I really disliked, she cut my hair multiple inches shorter than i…read moreasked even when I repeated to her at the beginning I barely wanted anything off and just to do the treatment. Theres no way she can justify that my hair was dead enough to warrant that bc i had gotten a haircut from her a couple months before and she noted I had very healthy hair. Very disappointed she decided to turn my hair into something she wanted and completely disrespect my decision. I have been growing my hair for years and for her to cut it so that it is shorter than it was a whole year ago when i wanted half an inch of really sucks. Do not go to Judy if you Don't want her to cut multiple more inches than you ask for. I really thought she was a good hairdresser at first but now I have no trust in her and would not come back.

Heather is FANTASTIC! If i could give more than five stars I would! I've gone to her twice now for…read moremy eyebrow waxing and have been more than satisfied with results. With previous estheticians, I have had my skin ripped with their wax, but Heather uses high quality wax while maintaining very affordable prices. She is very knowledgeable about her practice and willing to answer any questions you may have. An extra bonus is how sweet and welcoming she is! I will be coming back and recommending to friends and family :)

Kelly is sweet and a very good manicurist. Steady hand and…read moregood quality manicure! She does all the right things

I was visiting Santa Cruz from out of town and needed a fill. I called Perfect Nails and was able…read moreto get an appointment the same day. I was so happy with my nails! They look wonderful! I only wish I could continue to go to Perfect Nails, but I will definitely go back when I'm in the area!

Clean, lots of parking, friendly staff, great options and prices. Exactly what I was looking for -…read moreon vacation and needed a good relaxing pedi.

What a gem of a hair salon! The salon's stylists are highly professional and have been practicing…read morefor years. They're the uncontested color pros!! Their prices are impressively reasonable for their high quality services. The salon is intimate (7 stations) and always clean with good background music. But most of all, it's the incredibly caring, creative and intelligent stylists that set this salon apart from its sisters. A cut and color is always a money-well-spent, rewarding experience. Two thumbs way up!

I highly recommend Thania at Shine Nail Lounge! I appreciate the quality and precision of her gel…read moremanicures - I always look forward to our monthly appointments.

I have been looking for a good nail salon in the area & I finally found it! I called ahead for an…read moreappointment but it wasn't necessary. Only one other customer when I arrived about 10 am but they did get busy later. I had a wonderful manicure and pedicure. The salon was spacious, clean and comfortable and the technicians were friendly. I will definitely return.

Terrible customer service. They cancelled the appointment on the day of the appointment via email…read more No phone call or text. I wasn't checking email but happened to since I arrived to the appointment early. I called to speak to the owner and got their voicemail.

Lien is amazing! Her work is top tier, really clean and meticulous…read more I showed her an inspo pic and we tried the Otka gel polish brand and they came out wonderfully. Thank you Lien!

I was debating writing this, I haven't had this bad of nails in a very long time. I had scheduled a…read moregelx and had to reschedule, I quickly agreed to the new date and didn't realize that it rescheduled to just gel, which I take accountability for not completely reading the full message. She worked around it and called her boss (next client) to see if she could come a little later. My baby was with me due to unforeseen circumstances and it was a little awkward. The owner showed her a Barbie doll and was helpful toward that situation. My nails she messed up on didn't put the bonding glue on a nail and continued. They seemed fine till I left and noticed 2 of the nails completely crooked and when messaged about it she said she adjusted the tip for nail bed and Is out of town and to file it cause that's what she would do. My other fingers were straight, never had a problem before. It was on a Friday and by Monday a couple of the nails were falling off and broken. I don't do much with my hands so for 80$ nails and 20$ tip, to fall off within less than 3 days isn't great. I have paid way less and they lasted longer and looked better and if not they would have me come back in and take off the nail and re-do it. A second one split 5 days in, they looked rushed and not put on correctly

I booked an appointment with Phoebe at Prism Beauty for a pedicure…read more It is very easy to book an appointment through Prism's website. You select your service, any add ons, artist, day, and time. I scheduled for a Friday, but the artist later texted me to see if I could change my appointment time. I couldn't, so we scheduled for a different day, which was not a problem. There is a $5-$10 price difference between booking with a "senior" or "junior" artist for nail services. I think Prism should reconsider that policy because labeling someone a "junior" artist makes you think you are getting someone who is less experienced or won't do as good of a job and I don't think that is true at all, especially on a basic pedicure or manicure. Prism Beauty is on the corner of a busy main road (Capitola) and a residential street (El Dorado). They do not have a parking lot, so you have to find a spot on the street. When I went, there was nothing available on the residential street close to their building, but I found a spot a little further up the main road. Parking isn't a deal breaker, but definitely give yourself extra time, just in case parking is scarce. When you walk into Prism Beauty, there are manicure stations to your right, lash beds to the left, and two pedicure stations straight ahead. The pedicure stations are on a raised platform with an additional step up to the platform. There is no hand rail from the floor to step nor the step to the platform. If you have any physical disabilities or balance issues, it could be tricky. I would call ahead to see if they have an alternative if you want a pedicure and think the step up would be problematic. I am sure they would also lend a steadying hand if needed. Phoebe was setting up when I walked in. She addressed me by name and was welcoming. She told me to come up and have a seat. I asked if I should choose a color first, but she said she would bring me my options. They have a basket with all of the color options. Reds, pinks, purples, blues, etc. are bundled together, so you can easily find the color family you want and then a specific color. I chose a color, but when Phoebe went to look for it, no luck. She came back and said they have some colors only in gel and the color I chose was one of them. I picked another color, but she said she would also look for something similar. She brought two colors she chose and one was close to what I wanted. I was satisfied, but I did think it would have been easier if I just looked at the polish wall and picked one, since the samples can be misleading in terms of availability. Prism uses pedicure "kits" that come with a scrub, mask, and massage lotion. Phoebe also cleaned up the cuticle with an electric "sanding" tool and used a disposable scrubbie cube on my feet. My feet feel soft. I still have some dry skin on the sides of my outer toes, but they are much improved and look good in open-toes shoes. I paid extra for nail art. I like to get polka dots on all of my toes. My husband is always amused by my polka-dot toes. He judged these dots to be good, but not the best I have had. He pointed out that others have varied the size of the dots to cute effect. These dots are on the small side. Phoebe chatted with me a bit, but I had to initiate most of the talk. The artists working at Prism are clearly friends and the other clients who were there and came in were obviously regulars. They were all talking with one another. I was the outsider. It would have been nice if they had asked me more questions to draw me in, even simple things like if I live nearby or how I found their salon. Overall, I got a very nice pedicure at Prism. I would go back, but I would be very cautious about the days/times I booked due to traffic and parking. I have been trying to find a new nail artist because the person I went to for over ten years moved away from the area. I have tried four places. I would rank Prism #2 of the four for overall feel and outcome, but they win in terms of ease of booking.