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    Best Nails

    3.7 (82 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Holly H.

    I unfortunately went here without reading some of the reviews. I went in to get my dip nails removed. I have a place I would normally go to for this but was running errands in the area and really needed them removed. The experience itself was pretty bad overall. The salon is very dirty and uninviting but I really didn't care since I was only getting my nails removed. As the process went on I was concerned the tech didn't know what she was doing but figured I could fix it later. She asked if I wanted my cuticles done and I said no because I had somewhere to be. She said "it won't take that long I'll just clean them up a little bit". When I went to leave she charged me $46. The dip wasn't even completely removed from my nails. I said how could this be $46 I only got dip removed? She said I got a manicure since she cleaned my cuticle, something I had said no to. I was completely swindled. I have never felt so taken advantage of and even told her I didn't want this to begin with and it's $10 at other salons to remove nails. This is by far the worst "manicure" I've ever received in my life. She put cuticle oil and lotion on my hand without washing the dust off my hand after the nail removal?? Please do yourself a favor and never come here for any service.

    Kelsey P.

    DO NOT GO FOR DIP! Was visiting from out of town and I usually get dip...well here their version of dip is a base coat of powder and then gel polish on top???my nails were bubbling and warped within an hour...I didn't have time to go back...$65 down the drain

    You can see where she dug into my natural nail and more bloody nicks from the drill.

    PLEASE BE WARNED!! I went there to get my acrylic nails taken off and the woman who did my nails CUT ME MULTIPLE TIMES WITH A NAIL DRILL. I will first say I almost never post reviews and I've never posted a one star review but I was physically injured at this nail salon. I was in pain and bleeding after the service. Every time she cut my skin with the nail drill she would giggle and smile at me when I jumped from pain. I genuinely don't understand the cruelty she choose to use. I don't know why she chose to hurt me but just steer clear of this place. She also used the nail drill so badly there are drill marks in my natural nails underneath the acrylics. She tried pulling at the edges of the half taken off acrylics which in turn pulled on my natural nails and hurt like hell. I told her it hurt and she said to relax and stay still. I literally could not stay still because she was cutting me. There is NO sanitation and she did not sanitize the drill that was used. When I got home I had to sanitize my cuts all around my nails. I left before she could finish almost in tears. I'm completely baffled at how someone like this can run a nail salon. It's been a couple days and I'm still dealing with cuts all over my nails. Please do not go there. Pictures attached to show the damage to my nails and skin.

    Victoria O.

    I had the best pedi yesterday. Will always come here when in SB. Decor not upscale but they do the best work.

    Gel mani, neutral color. So clean!
    Melissa C.

    Walked in and was helped immediately even though it was about 1.5 hours before closing. Cari ( I hope I got her name right!) was really nice and detail oriented. She was thorough and her work was excellent. I got a gel manicure and that came out to $45 before tip. Can't complain and would recommend anyone come here. I'll definitely be back soon.

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    Vanessa R.

    Best Nails has been my pedicure savior since March 2020. With a small and unfortunate pause due to the pandemic in between ( in which, I tried to replicate the pedicure at home with dismal results) I have had a standing appointment with Linda, the salon owner every 2 weeks. The salon is good, the prices are fair and the staff is warm and cares about their clients. The salon is very simple, without the frills or flairs of a glitzy LA-style nail place, but is clean and organized. The Pedicure chairs have massage functions built into them and the room is full of ambient natural lighting and good Chi brought in by the air that flows in the front door and out the back. Staff wear masks and gloves and plastic screens are in place to help protect customers from COVID transmission. My hope is that these modifications also help to protect Linda's nail techs from the nail polish fumes as well. Linda communicates quickly and neatly via text or phone call and has yet to fail to answer the last-minute call of the occasional 'nail emergency', and there have been a few occasions! I am often tired from a long commute to work and Linda's massage really helps to take me into a place of total relaxation and deep peace. I feel so safe and relaxed during my treatment that I have fallen asleep during the service. Linda was careful to allow me to sleep as she has seen me at various stages of energy and knew how much I needed the rest. I really appreciate this and the best part was that I arose from my slumber with fabulous nails! I believe nail salons to be a deeply personal space and rarely do I look to reviews from strangers in my own search for a salon in a new area, relying mainly on word of mouth. I decided to write this review after hearing the owner speak to the negative effects the Pandemic has had on her small business. I see some reviews commenting on the staff speaking in their native language. I would like to say that I stand in solidarity with our Asian communities and take great pride in the very rare and small percentage of diversity that exists within our tiny predominately white town of Santa Barbara! Keep on speaking whatever language you like! I love it!! Diversity is beautiful.

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    Monika K.

    Gel mani by Mina & regular nail polish pedicure by Carrie. Great attention to detail and felt very comfortable and pampered.

    I had a great time the couple times I've come here! The ladies here are professional, clean, and I always love my results.

    I did my own big toe design because they said they didn't know how......

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    11 years ago

    for the most professional pedicure you will ever experience i highly recommend linda at best nails, 3008 state street 569-6446.

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