Tommy the owner took me in right away as I was a walk in. Megan did my nails and she was pleasant and professional. She went over pricing and did exactly as I wanted. I'm new here to Texas from Cali and I found my nail salon. read more

THE WORST NAIL EXPERIENCE EVER. they don't listen do whatever they want and the gossip about you the whole time, they're nails are uneven and wonky looking thick as hell. They giggled the whole time so I guess that's why they're shitty. read more

Cali Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

PSA RANT : They pretend to care about what you want then do what they want anyways. I keep coming back here because it's the closet to my location but after today i'd rather put my money into another business. It's really upsetting when you're trying to communicate and they just keep shutting you down. It's my nails, i should be able to tell you how i would like them. Don't shove my hand into the gel setting light and then wonder why you're now having to spend an extra 20-30 minutes fixing the mistakes that could've been addressed prior. They want quick styles, easy talent, low maintenance clientele at this business. They are not interested in striving for the best services nor are they looking to help you impress anyone. Im sure they strive off new clients who walk in or regulars like me who just haven't chose to go anywhere else and accept the dissatisfaction. Tbh they're not very clean either, saw a lady drop all her supplies on the ground just to pick them back up and put away, no disinfection. They reuse tools without cleaning them too. Like i said i've been coming here and actually started to like the staff when they weren't working on me specifically. No one in there really stands out as far as their work goes and they're quick to charge you and send u out the door with their back turned bcuz they refuse to talk to you. I've always paid for whatever they say it is and i even tip very generously despite how each services for me has gone. i just know now this isn't the Nail salon for me nor would it be for anyone expecting above average service / talent. They won't miss me as a customer just how they didn't value me when i was one. This rant is simply for anyone else who might think about coming here and expecting to get what they're asking for. Doesn't gotta look like the picture but they could at least try to make things look even or say NO to a task they know they can not complete. this pic honestly isn't bad compared to what they would've looked like had i not spoke up and insisted she fixed them. Definitely not terrible but it's not even that, it's the fact you can just see globs of glue and it looks sloppy. Had to spend extra time waiting and just watching her make mistakes i could've avoided had they not shut me down. I tried to rebook to have them fix what i wanted fixed for the next day and he wouldn't book me which resulted in me feeling like this would be the last time i go here for any service. read more

Cali Nails - nails (read review) - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

honestly, I was needing a manicure bad and everything else was closed but chalk nails was still open. i went in and asked if they had time for a full set even though it was 40 minutes before closing time. tommy helped me out immediately and got to work! he was SO speedy and thorough and that's such a plus for me. i was tired and didn't want to deal with any bad vibes. he got me in and out in less than an hour and i couldn't be happier with the service provided. gave me exactly what i wanted. thank you!! read more

Cali Nails - nails. full set. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I got acne around my eyebrows, forehead, and upper lip, after getting a wax. My dermatologist said it was from dirty equipment.

They are kind and treats everyone well. Do awesome work. Even if you ask for the wrong thing they change it to what you wanted and don't charge for your mistake . read more

Went there to get my eyebrows waxed and left with two UNEVEN, boxy looking eyebrows. I cried in the car.

The workers and owner were rude. I came to get a pedicure. The owner cut my toes up then acted like she couldn't see the blood. I wanted acrylic on my big toe and she said it would be hard work and I shouldn't get it lol. Then she proceeded to get up without saying anything and another worker came. He also did a terrible job and laughed when I asked him to correct it. DO NOT COME HERE. The prices are low because the service is trash. read more

I asked for gel or shellac on my toes. I picked out a color and the gentleman got to work. Instead of letting me know he didn't have the color, he chose a color of his own. Before he was done, I asked him to show me the color I picked out and put it next to my toe and said it's clearly different. He then tells me they can't do that color. He tries putting other color over my already polished nails, as I'm telling him it's not what I want. He brings me the books to choose another color. I choose a new color and he files off what he's already done, instead of soaking like I had asked. I have thin nails due to medical reasons and I've had someone drill a hole through my nail before. He clips a lot of my skin with the electric file, trying to hurry. THEN puts the same color I didn't want back on my nails!!! He just wouldn't tell me, they didn't have any of the colors I was picking. read more

Very happy with my pedicure. Very friendly staff. I will be returning. My mom wants to return again for her pedicure too.

My first time going to Cali Nails at O'Connor & Nacogdoches for my pedicure as a walk-in. Their A/C was out, but I decided to go ahead as I had the time. Was sadly disappointed as the nice but abrupt young man didn't apply the color I selected. He popped in with a child & seemed to be in a rush the whole time. I may return but will make an appointment with someone that's recommended. read more

I have been going to this place for over 10 years and now under new management by Tommy, quality has really improved. He makes sure you get exactly what you asked for and leave a happy customer. Kim has been doing my pedicures for years and she always takes the time she needs with each customer. I can honestly say this is the only place I would get a pedicure from since I am a diabetic and I am really picky about who touches my feet. I greatly recommend this place. read more

Cali Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

On arrival we instantly were greeted and asked about what we wanted to have done. My boyfriend and I were hot from walking outside in the Texas heat and they didn't have working A/C. They were nice and offered both of us cold bottles of water which was very kind. Now as far as the performance of the job this is were we had a issue. I asked for acrylic with white tips we sat down and it was straight to work. The lady was fast and seemed experienced however she was going to fast for herself and she nicked me a few times with the nail grinder she immediately apologized, but still continued at a hurried pace which impacted her performance. My nails came out pretty well and looked great, except for my thumbs were done slightly crooked mind you not a huge deal, but if she was more thorough it would not have likely happened. They asked me to sit and have my nails dry and pretty much left me alone until I was ready to leave. Wasn't an awful experience but I will likely find a more sociable and professional place of business since I enjoy a friendly conversation at places like this when it takes time to get things done. read more

Cali Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Called before walking in, they have a good about 5 techs working which I noticed since sitting they all had request so I'm sure they are all good. I also got waxed by Nicky a few weeks ago. I plan on returning. Price was fair & area was clean. First gentleman by the door did my set. read more

Cali Nails - Gel polish, over round tips. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great customer service! Super nice staff! Quiet and calming which is perfect. Very clean and had sanitizer and soap which I appreciate during this crazy time. Reasonable prices! Loved the outcome of my feet and nails!! I'm very picky but they did a great job!! read more

This place is crap! My daughter and I went for the first time. I told them I wanted to get her a gel manicure the guy came to my station (I was getting a full set) and practically begged me to get her regular nail polish because it was less expensive!!! I had to tell him 6 yeah you read that right SIX times I wanted her to have a gel manicure. The woman working on my nails didn't talk much which was ok with me. She did a horrible job for us being there TWO AND A HALF HOURS! I asked for squoval nails (and showed a picture of what shape I wanted) she gave me oval and they are uneven!!! How do you mess up oval nails?! She took forever painting my nails the gel color I wanted it hasn't even been a week and my nail polish is peeling. NEVER GO TO THIS PLACE NO COUPON OR SAVINGS WILL BE WORTH IT. To top it all off I ALREADY NEES A FILL!!!! read more

Cali Nails - 1. The nail polish is chipping IT HASNT EVEN BEEN A WEEK!!! 2. The shape is wrong and UNEVEN!! 3. I need a fill ALREADY!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I went here 2 weeks ago and got a beautiful set from a lady with a cute bob. She made sure my nails looked perfect for my interview and told me to come back and get a fill in 2 weeks which leads to today. I went in and the gentleman (I assume to be the owner) sat me down and just started on my fill. I had also planned on getting a pedicure and he said it was gonna be $50. So I was like ok that has to be for both services. Well I decided not to get a pedicure because he was being so careless and sloppy. I'm sitting in my car sobbing because my nails are uneven. Sharp. Misshapen. Overall I'm so pissed off. I do not recommend this place. Do not take your business here. read more

By far, this is one of the BEST nail salons in San Antonio!!! Tommy and his staff offers GREAT service and GREAT quality work!!!! I've been getting my nails done at Cali nails for years and I am very, very, very impressed!!! Tommy and his staff are GREAT!!! read more

I have been coming here the past few months and I am very satisfied. Anne is the best!!! She takes her time and does a fantastic job!!!

I will not come to this place I came looking for the girl that did my sisters nails she was not in so I tried some else it was an awful experience..I got apedecure with shilac she is very rough she..I went home and my shilac was all over my toes I came to get them fixed..and this lady sat me down and took off all my color and redid them she cut me she made me bleed..I really don't think they read reviews or care but just an fyi don't come here.. read more

This place is an absolute poop show... They are very disgusting! Nothing was clean, I didn't even get a pedicure because i was so disgusted. There was nasty stuff in the tub, cup holder, and they made my mom BLEED. I would never recommend this place to anyone! They gave me water that had already been drank out of, and my moms water was freezing. There was water sitting at the bottom of the tub (sitting water)... I'd never been to a place where they use UNLABELED bottles on my feet. This place smelt horrendous, and when i went to use the restroom it was disgusting! Again would never come back, and definitely would not recommend it to anyone! read more

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I would not recommend this place to anyone. I got a french mani/pedi yesterday and the man who did my nails was the very rude. My nails were left uneven the paint they used and the paint they used started chipping the next day. My feet were still ruff when I got home. Now I'm going to have to go to another salon to get the crappy work he did fixed. It was not a relaxing environment either, the employees child was allowed to run around the salon and act a fool. The employees, the work on my nails, and the environment was all absolutely horrible. And the next day when I called to complain to the manager to speak to him about my horrible ordeal I asked for the manager got told there was not one there and got hung up on. That was by far the worst nail salon I've ever been to. They were rude and did a horrible job. It doesn't even deserve the 1 star!!! read more

COMPLETELY HORRIBLE!!! i went in for an eyebrow waxing....it took at least 30 minutes to be seen even though i was the only person waiting to get waxed!! then when i was finally taken to the back a young woman practically jumped on top of the table and waxed off half my eyebrows!!! i left with swollen & unevenly thin eyebrows :( those people were so rude and unprofessional!! never again would i ever waste a single second there!! read more

I've gone in several times hoping for a different outcome but something always seems to go wrong. I always feel like I'm in there forever and they continually rotate out who is working on my nails. I've never had so many breaks either. After this last time I think it's time to move on and find another nail salon, 4 people working on one set of nails is just ridiculous. read more

I've been going to this nails salon for years. Great service. Very clean. Friendly staffs. No doubt the best salon so far. Highly recommend to try. read more

Don't go waste of time a money. Nail polish is chipping and only had it for 30 hrs. Also they cut me and they don't listen. They have gone down hill. read more

I went they only had 2 people who don't greet you but they both were working so I was like whatever they're busy or concentrating let me pick a polish ... I use to go to this place all the time but there a new owner and all new staff so I was afraid to come back to it .... Kim did my feet ... she didn't even give the full service of the pedicure I paid for I had to show The menu ... the other lady made one of my nails significantly shorter than the rest so I asked her to either redo it and make it longer or to cut down the rest she told " she doesn't have time she has customers " as they worked people were coming in and asking how Long the wait was and they 2 women spoke in the language and ignored those people , so I'm sure they ignore me when I first arrived at that point . A lady wanted her feet done they said no come tomorrow so the lady just asked can they wax her kid brows they said no come tomorrow ... I had got into with both women of their prices because they weren't on the same page with each other nor with their price menu list and they tried to lie and tell me they didn't have gel nail polish SO NOT HAPPY . And the lady got so irritated she threw my hands When I tried to show her the nails was a whole centimeters shorter than the rest I measured it when I got home For this review read more

I'm all about trying new places so when my coworker asked me to join her for Mani's and pedi's I instantly said yes. Well as soon I walked in I was greeted to a lady digging all up in her nose. At first I thought maybe it was one of those things where she didn't know anyone saw her but then she walks over to me and asks me what I would like done today while digging even harder in her nose and checking her fingers for boogers. After the fourth time I said ma'am I'm sorry but you are not touching me with your hands. I tell me friend let's go. Meanwhile my friends daughter is yelling ewww mommy why is that lady picking her nose. What kind of a place is this. That's so gross and unprofessional. I can only imagine what the actual nail work looks like. read more

Terrible service, felt judged the whole time. Had to wait for a while and there were only three workers, sad to say had a very bad experience. But good effort! read more

Best nail shop I've tried since moving to the area. Not overly crowded, polite staff and a very clean shop. Prices were very reasonable and my nails look great. read more

HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!! I had to go somewhere else to fix what they did to my nails! A $25 fill ended up costing me over $50. Plus the staff is rude. Go anywhere else but here! read more

Thats funny that Kristin C. Put a post up becuase a similar thing happened to me.. lets see where to start.. The women didnt great me.. she just told me to sit. which doesnt really bother me.. but she did a terrible job on my pedi. Then I proceded to get a set.. which i should have trustred my gut.. I want Pink and white, but backwords where I have the white middle and the pink sparkly tip for breast cancer awarness month. and she did a terrible job I wish i could post a pic. my nails are just ugly, I and they hurt really bad.. and Im used to haveing a set on... every 3 weeks but Im not from here.. so I have been trying out a new place every month to try and find my new spot... this was by far the worst.. and I have been here for almost a year. that says something. They charged me 45$ for the set. I went in to complain.. they ignored me.. they saw every person that went through the door but me untill i said something. he said that he would be right there... A hour later. nothing. I just left.. and I saw his daughter do nails.. I know for a fact she is not certified cause the day i got my nails done she was wearing a wood middle school shirt.. My step son goes to wood middle school... and just like the other girl... it doesnt deserve one star. read more

horrible customer service and terrible end result. so rude and nails very poorly done. avoid at all costs

I would not recommend this place to any one. I went to get my nails done and a peri. I was there for three hours and was past on from person to person to have the work done. God forbid they take the time to give good customer service because they may let someone leave do to the fact they don't have enough employee. My nails were not even, not the right length I asked for,or the right shape. When. I complained to them they said in two weeks they will be the right length instead of trying to fix my nails. They didn't even apologies for any thing they don't know what customer service is. read more

this place is horrible . I went one time & they did my nails uneven , I ignored it & went again . When I went again they did the same thing !! they do your nails so fast . All my friends were telling me to go get my eyebrows their so I did , they did a good job but not on my mom . they ripped her skin off , whatahell !! My mom got mad so she complained & they lady was being so rude to her back saying she didn't do that . Terrible service . read more

Horrible place to get good service. Took my husband and father in law to get pedicures and got a mani for myself. Hadn't had my nails done in so long but decided to splurge on myself for once since we were on vacation from work. Got a beautiful shellac mani and spent a total of 100$ for it all. Plus tipped each person that worked on us 10$ each so service seemed to be well and on point the purchasing day. But then next day came and Shellac started chipping and peeling. Now whoever is use to having a good shellac job knows that they should not start even chipping for a good week, sometimes even longer. Had one done before that lasted a complete month! But not this one. And then day after that the entire thumb nail peels right off with ease. The paint was a thin tearable layer of cheap nail polish. Certainly not shellac. I saw him paint out of shellac bottles and use the UV but must've been a cover and refilled those bottles with something else. Then when I called to let them know they apologized and told me to come in for a redo so I did but when I got there told me I'd have to pay atleast half for it. No. I should not have to. It was two days later and I was missing "shellac" polish on almost all my nails. So I asked for a refund for my 35$ manicure but they only put out 20$ on the counter and walked away to help someone else. I'm not a confrontational person so I took the 20$ and left and I will never return or refer them to anyone else. read more