First time here, got a gel French tip pedicure and my lady did amazing! Gentle yet firm enough on the massage, and really took her time with precision. This will be my go to spot from now on! read more

$30 for a 7 minute pedicure with no effort. Waste of money I have gone here for years the past few months have been here have been terrible save your money go somewhere else read more

I keep trying this location due to the convenience but I just need to stay strong and not come back- the service and experience is just not great-especially with so many other options nearby. Sat with my feet in the water for 20+ minutes before anyone even addressed us or gave us the "menu." Another 10 before someone started my friend's. Asked for a design on the toe- they didn't ask my opinion/what I wanted before they just did the design- and was not something I would have chosen. The last time I came, I asked for a design, they said fine and then when it was time they told me they couldn't do one. Just need to pass and find a different place. read more

Where to begin...the pedicure was done ok, she forgot to massage one leg and the paint job was subpar, when I pointed out the smudges she just painted over them and moved on, and they charged extra to even paint my nails. The manicure that I asked for ended up being a polish change. She was upset that I did not was an acrylic fill on the ONE nail that had a tip on it because I broke my real nail. Jerked and pulled both hands around while painting them. Paint job is bubbly and does not cover the whole nail. The "art work/design" that I had to pay extra for looks like a 5 year old did it. Paid $75 for work that I will have to go and get redone somewhere else. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!! If I could give it 0 stars I would. read more

The pictures say it all. I will not be going back. Horrible experience and then no follow up from anybody. Spent a lot of money at this location over the years.. they just lost a customer. read more

Cali Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Worst pedicure I have ever had. First. I never ask for perfect communication, but I shouldn't have had to ask for hot water 6 times and be looked at like I was insane, then to have water that was barely room temperature. My nails were cut so short that they're actually painful and they are filed horribly unevenly. The massage was pointless, absolutely no pressure or effort put into it. I chose a glitter polish and the coats were so thin that you can see through it. The top coat is so obviously thinned that you can feel the glitter through it and the gel is NOT shiny. She didn't even clean the sticky residue off of them. Just poor quality and a complete lack of care in what she was doing. Do not waste your money. read more

Stay away, they charge your credit card more than the cost of the services and if you ask for your receipt they tell you you received a higher price service. Stay away from this place. read more

I went and had a full set, almond shape, with gel polish and for the most part they look okay, I like them. They kinda point up but it's alright. I pointed out a few mistakes to them and they fixed what I seen. I didn't see the rest until I got home. The man who applied the acrylic and shaped them was awesome. I wish he would've painted them too but another guy did and he wasn't really enjoying his job so he rushed and did a sloppy job on my pinky. $ 45 and a 10 tip. read more

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I went to cali to get my nails done for my 21st birthday and it was terrible. The nail tech was completely rude and didn't care. She didn't do the right color or shape and when I went back to tell her they weren't done right she was blamed me. She wouldn't fix them and just kept telling me that it was the right color and that I couldn't get a refund on them. When I asked about a nude she said all they had was that pink. In addition to that the shape was wrong, the nails were thick, and there were a lot of bubbles. They also did no cuticle care and left old pieces of acrylic on the back of my nail. The last photo is the one I wanted and the first two are what she did. I will never EVER go back and would never suggest this place to anyone. read more

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I visited recently with three other ladies for manicures and pedicures without an appointment. We did not have a wait and immediately were seated for our pedicures. I opted for the lavender pedicure, in which they seemed to put lavender oil in the water and used a lavender scrub but was basically the standard pedicure. The French lines were painted on in straight, even, clean lines and looked great! For the manicure I opted for the shellac on top of my natural nail. The manicurist was very concerned with my satisfaction of the final product. And she did a great job, the nails look classy! Overall, a decent experience for an impromptu girls outing. Environment was comfortable and somewhat relaxing but most importantly my nails looked much better leaving than they did when I entered read more

I recently moved to Ft Wayne and had went to 2 different salons in the area and was not satisfied with how my pedi an nails looked. I pass this salon all the time since I shop at Meijers. I decided to give them a chance and am so glad I did. My first visit they placed me with a lady named Tammy, she was very friendly but a little hard to understand. I had my nails filled and she suggested I use a gel polish, I was hesitant cause it was a little more for gel polish but went with it, I am so happy I did!!! I went 2 weeks and there was no signs of wear on my nails. Much better than the plain polish. I went back again today for a pedicure plus a fill on my nails and made the appt with Tammy again. I highly recommend her, very friendly, makes sure you are ok and happy with what she is doing. It is a little pricey but I would rather pay and be happy than something cheap and unhappy. read more

literally a Mc-pedi experience! worst I've ever had. We made appointments for a employee Christmas party. However, we were rushed, we were separated while seated. My polish job is a mess. just a waste of time and money, no wonder the place is empty. Thank Goodness it's winter, I can hide my toes. This place continues to lack knowledge of service and relaxation. Hostile employees with no personality, thats what you get. read more

I've been here a couple of times and honestly for the price I wasn't super impressed. The technician I had the last time didn't ask how I wanted my nail shaped and the gel wasn't even. Kind of a bummer when you know your nails will look like this for the next couple weeks. I also made a reservation ahead of time for myself, mom, and sister and was told we could sit next to eachother; however, that wasn't the case when we arrived. Getting nails done to catch up isnt possible when you're sitting across the room! Definitely not my 1st choice nail salon. read more

I got a full set (gel polish, square shape, no extras) and a regular pedicure (no extras) for $83. I knew going in the price was on the high side but I expected the quality to be at least somewhat decent and I was very wrong. The staff was very dismissive (besides the front desk woman who was wonderful). The guy who did my full set used the wrong size tips, didn't paint the entire nail, and rushed through the application. The guy who did my pedicure messed up the polish with his finger while painting and just tried to put a thin coat over it to hide the smudge as well as taking the tools and pretending to something to my feet (as if I couldn't tell when a metal object is touching my toe!). Overall just poor quality, I think a learning student could have done a better job! read more

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I had an awful experience last week. I definitely think their company has some of the worst customer service for being such a well known nail salon in town. I don't get the hype and would never recommend it to anyone. read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. I paid for a shellac manicure two hours ago, and I started noticing black smudges on my hands and face. I finally realized that three of my nails were not sealed properly and are seeping black nail polish all over everything. I had to try to remove the polish from two of the three nails prior to boarding my flight, and I will probably have to remove polish from the third nail after this flight. This is not the first time this has happened at Cali, but it's certainly going to be the last, because I'm never going there again. read more

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT THIS SALON. G Two of us went for pedicures and one for sns/dip. Pedicures were fine but one chipped the next day. the powder dip was more expensive than at home by $10, and we live in an urban city. It was $40 here in Fort Wayne. The powder was an off brand and my daughter has cuts in the powder on her nails and they look sloped. The tech tried to fix the problem but it was like she was trying to put a bandaid on a poor job. Though the tech was kind, I would not visit here again and would not recommend to anyone else. We will be going to get them redone when we get back home. Two day follow up. We got home and went to our home salon. They were shocked how bad the nails looked - enough that it became a viewing party for the other techs . I cannot believe we paid $40 plus tip for a horrible powder dip which had to be redone two days later. read more

I came in for a peppermint pedicure. The best I've had in a while. Tracy did my nails and she took her time. She was attentive to detail, listened to my requests and was polite and kind. The peppermint scrub and massage left my legs and feet cool and tingly. I highly recommend her. I hate it when pedicures feel rushed and they skimp on the steps along the way. Not here, Tracy was great. I'll definitely come back and see her. read more

I got a shellac manicure ($35) and the lady did a fine job. Very even coats, appropriate distance from my nail bed, gentle cuticle pushing, etc. As for the other reviewer's complaints about cleanliness, there were no overt issues (my manicurist sprayed her tools before and after she used them on me). And I agree, the ambiance is kind of bleh -- it's your typical asian nail salon (they had Die Hard playing on the tv when I was there, heh). Thus, if you want a spa experience, I don't recommend you come here. I'm from out of town and I desperately needed my nails redone before work tomorrow and cali nails got the job done for me. read more

They threw my wife's shoe in the water and called her a racist remark when she asked how much longer she had to wait.

Terrible experience with a pedicure & waxing! Cleanliness is VERY important to me when it comes to pedicures, and my rating reflects my concerns about germs. I didn't see evidence that tools were treated, and the towels, etc. all showed signs of wear. My waxing experience was AWFUL. The technician did not treat my skin before applying wax, and it was CLEAR that she had very little experience (she was very slow & hesitant, and I left "sticky"). (Don't confuse this with CALI SPA on the corner of Lima & Dupont; it's a different establishment.) read more

Pedicure service is amazing but I cannot say the same for fingernails. This is my second time here. The first time I loved my pedicure so much that I came back for a second one today AND decided to add shellac manicure along with it. The pedicure was once again amazing. But as they started my shellac manicure, I could tell it would be a different experience. She coated on the stuff SUPER thick so they stick out a lot. She cut me in three different areas. I paid $100 (not including the tip) for a basic pedicure, lavender pedicure, and crappy shellac nails. Not to mention, the lady who did my fingers coughed all over my hands on two occasions. She also kicked my fresh pedicure while doing my manicure so now I have messed up paint on my toes. Not a good experience. read more

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I am a long time (10years) customer of Cali. The service, quality and experience has gone downhill dramatically over the past two years. In short, I feel rushed through my experience. I always pay for the extra leg and foot massage with my pedicure and have been disappointed as they literally rush through while talking to the person next to them. Paying zero attention to me and my needs. Lastly, my pedicures have been splotchy and messy. Not worth the price at all! Sorry to say, this long time customer is taking my business elsewhere. read more

Several of us went for a pre-wedding mani/pedi. A few were late for the appt. but were still greeted warmly and got ushered right in. The place is very nice. Massage chairs were great. The technicians were very skilled, polite, and friendly. We didn't feel rushed at all. They did the right protocol by asking for payment (i.e. fumbling in wallet for credit card) BEFORE the nail polish went on. All in all a very good experience. read more

The woman who did my pedi kept turning her head to talk to her co-workers and since she wasn't paying attention, she scratched me a couple of times. No blood, but it hurt. She left me mid pedi to offer a customer who just sat down something to drink and make sure she was ok. She never offered me anything to drink. Maybe the new customer was a regular, but I was her customer at the time and her attention should have been on me. I felt very second class, and I will not be back. read more

Busy salon. Pedicure did not last even two weeks. Base coat was not used. I paid $40 for a deluxe peppermint pedicure. It was not deluxe, average at best. I will not return, do not recommend. read more

Cali Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Bare with me with this long review but I went in for the most basic "[colored] acrylic set". Long, square, blue, with very few rhinestones on 2 fingers. First issue was the length, super short!!‍ She asked where so I told her where and she kept cutting because "they were uneven"! Next, I GOT GEL! Clear acrylic with gel polish! Didn't say anything because as long as they looked good, it didn't matter with gel or not. However when she's close to finishing, I finally get to see the final product and its so round, thick, and over all bad!! It had so much product that they looked round and bubbly! I finally asked her to fix and although I do appreciate that she tried, she stopped shortly after (didn't make much difference) and made excuses on why "it wasn't her fault". I glanced over to another nail tech who asked more questions to please the client's wants. So I'll definitely give it another shot but I'm requesting that other nail tech. The nails were over all awful that I took them off right after‍ read more

Do not go to Cali Nails unless you want uneven lumpy dip nails. Not sure how they stay in business. Horrible experience. read more

Cali Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Don't waste your money!!!! If I could give it 0 stars I would! I took my daughter on a Thursday for us to get our nails done for her wedding that Saturday. She had her nails dipped which usually lasts one month, they chipped 5 days later. When she called to complain she was told they don't give refunds. I had shellac nails along with a regular pedicure - both chipped within a week. I will never go back - huge waste of money!!! read more

They do not use clean tools! After I went every single one of my toe nails became infected. A very painful and expensive price to pay for a pedicure. And it took 2 months for the infection to go away! NOT WORTH IT! read more

Went in for a pedi. The tech was not very friendly or welcoming. The enitre pedi was done in about 25 minutes, felt very rushed and not very relaxing. The prices weren't bad, but I would have been willing to pay more for a better experience. read more

Developed toe fungus about 2 years ago after routinely getting pedicures here. For some reason, I kept going. I had a set of acrylics applied 2 months ago, never filled and once I again I have (very painful) fungus. Possible infection. This place is overpriced and unclean. read more

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Terrible customer service! I walked in and the manager took the time to finish the game on his phone before saying anything to me. Nails looked horrible!! read more

Even though it is slightly pricier, it is worth it! Massage chair, mimosas, and foot scrubs....heaven!

Absolutely terrible I still have an infection three weeks later. I went to have a pedicure and left with both my big toes hurting. I received a doctor's bill due to the infection from the pedicure. I would never go back again. read more

I have been to this place twice. Both times I was getting manicure and pedicure, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the quality of the service. However, yesterday, I removed nail polish from my toe nails, and they looked horrible!!!! Apparently, I got nail fungus there. I would not trust them with my nails ever again!!! read more

Cali Nails - I have never had any issues with my nails before. This is how they look now. - Nail Salons Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Horrible experience, shitty service, lady yelled at me and made my fingers bleed. Worst acrylic nails ever. Completely disgusted, seriously don't waste any money here. read more

My experience at Cali Nails was average. I got the basic pedicure and my daughter got the children's pedicure. The place was very busy, but we were able to walk in a get a chair, which was nice. We were handed a complimentary beverage list by the nail techs, but they had already began our pedis and never asked if we actually wanted a drink. It looked pretty hit or miss on whether other customers were being asked. The pedicure itself was decent, but it seemed a bit fast. The nail techs had conversations among themselves and more care and attention should have been given to the customers. The polish selection was limited, but my polish turned out nice and even. Cleanliness of tools and chairs seemed average overall, although I did notice some cross contamination issues with some of the special lotions and scrubs. One thing that frustrates me is when there isn't some sort of basket or table to place a purse. I do not want to put my purse on a pile of dead skin from people's feet or in the moisture on the floors from the pedicure water tank, so a place to put a purse would be a recommendation to management. Oh, and we finally got our drinks when we had to ask for them at the end of our pedicures. read more

Terrible experience getting a pedicure. I wanted to try their chocolate pedicure, but the girl kept trying to sell me on their others (I remained resolute & finally got what I wanted, but not after going back & forth several times). She cut 2 of my toes when she was trimming my cuticles & blamed it on my cuticles. Then she kept asking if I wanted white flowers because they would look nice on the polish I had chosen--no thank you, I just wanted plain. But she kept "recommending." Finally, the paint job didn't even last one week before it started peeling. My cut toes hadn't even healed by then. Also, they sell plastic bags for their foot tubs...good hygiene shouldn't be extra! I'm pretty sure I just saw her spray her utensils with alcohol & put them back in her kit. Won't be going back & let me make a recommendation...go somewhere else. read more

I get pedicures all the time and the whole point of truly getting a pedicure is for relaxation and the experience in itself. I'm not sure who serviced me but I was not pleased at all. The lady did a rush job and when a toe was messed up while in the job, she painted over the mistake while the paint was still wet leaving a noticeable Smudge. If you're short on time, then maybe this is the place for you but the services are overpriced and you get better at Star nails right by Starbucks. This place is all about glitz and glamour and not service. I could have just gotten a terrible tech but i won't be back. read more