Be clear, and concise about what you want; design and colours. Chi Geich is someone you should book with if you are looking for complicated designs, otherwise leave him open for others with design request! Ngoc and the other females are great at natural manicures and simplistic styles. read more

California Nail Salon - Chi Geich working on a mysterious design. - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

When I called to book a pedicure, a man answered the phone and it sounded like he was driving in the car--however, he said they had availability for 11:45 so I booked it. When I got there, the staff were friendly but all three were busy with clients. I waited a very long time to be seen despite the appointment. I couldn't help but to feel bad for the women working because it started to dawn on me that the man who said there was availability for an 11:45 appointment was likely (driving) thus not at the salon and didn't check with them if they could take clients at that time. This is just my speculation. Anyways, after about 15 minutes of waiting, I was taken back to the pedicure area. They filled up the water which was very hot at first. There was only one woman giving a pedicure, and it became clear that I would be waiting for her to be finished and she looked about half way through. I waited so long that the scorching water was body temperature, and nobody gave me an update despite not being taken until about 35 minutes after my appointment time. As an aside, the salon was very dirty. Honestly I wanted to leave after sitting in the (cooling) foot bath for so long, but I'm a people pleasure and felt bad just getting up. But I was battling black flies, and noticed bugs crawling on the floor. There was dust and hair all along the base boards and corners, old nail polishes strewn about underneath things and the trash in the pedi area was overflowing. There were dirty fish tanks that looked like fish hadn't lived in them for weeks. Gross!! The only reason I gave two stars is because the woman who did my nails did a decent job. She didn't file until after the gel was applied so that some of the gel color actually appears scraped off at the top. Also, the tools used are not disposable or individually packed or not even sitting in a sanitizer. I ended up taking my chances here for last minute Sunday availability, but rest assured won't be coming back. read more

This is the only place I'll go for my nails! They do such a great job every time and I feel like it's even more impressive because my hands are always so shaky and I always get little designs that turn out amazing! The people working here really care about what the designs look like and will restart without prompting if they aren't happy with it to make sure it's right. read more

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I was at California nails today . I walked in looking to have a fill the person came to see me said it'll be 30 min I said ok . This other lady walks In 10 min later asked for a new set of nails. And right away they took her BEFORE me and I was there long before her waiting my turn I was so upset I left .. having nails done isn't important when being mistreated! .Rude ! read more

I came in today (without an appointment ) asking for a pedicure, removal of acrylics and new set of rainbow color acrylic. They took me no problem , they were up front about costs and time which were all more then reasonable for what I wanted. My mail tech started with removal then to my pedicure why my nails were wrapped. I chose the hot stone pedicure...which was AMAZING my legs got rubbed with hot stones for way longer then expected it was so relaxing I almost fell asleep. She did amazing job on my nails I wanted 6 different colors of colored acrylic on each nail they came out beautiful exactly what I wanted. read more

California Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

I am so glad I found this place! My daughter and I tried to walk into Beautiful Nails but it was so crowded and no room or time for walk ins. (It was a Friday at 2pm which was crazy how hard it was to get seen). California Nail Salon is less than 5 mins down and parking is cake (right next to Aldi). We were able to walk right in. Don't let the exterior facade fool you - it is a huge salon (it's deep). They have every color in dip, shellac, and regular options. I originally wasn't going to get a manicure at all. But after seeing how many colors they had and that there was space and time available - I decided to treat myself! We had a bit of a communication challenge when I asked the lady if I could do a French manicure pattern but NOT with traditional colors. We battled back and forth and I think she was really worried about my pick in colors. (The irony considering she herself had some fun colors on her own tips). In the end I got my dip manicure and shellac pedicure along with my daughter getting her normal mani/pedi. Our entire total was $20 cheaper than what I paid at Glossy Nails in Bedford for just my pedicure and my daughter's full mani/pedi. It was fast, affordable, and lots of colors to choose from. We are defn going back. Also, being a Californian transplant I feel like I'm obligated to patronize this place for life. read more

California Nail Salon - Funky Fun French Dip. - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

If I could give zero stars I would. Customer service is absolutely nonexistent in this establishment. I pointed out how the color was incorrect on my nails, because two different people painted them, and immediately was met with attitude. All I wanted to do was pay and get out of there.something that should've been a simple color change turned into a horrible experience. Selection of colors seemed very outdated/old. read more

California Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

If you are going to spend good money for your nails and want them to be done right, go to Boujee Nails and Spa instead! At Califoney nails you certainly DO NOT get what you pay for and they'll tell you they can do the nail art you want when they really can't. Back in August I went in and they had a really talented tech/artist (I forget her name), she did such a great job, was patient and kind. When she was done, I showed her a pic of a set I wanted for an October wedding I am going to. The design involves lots of charms and she told me they could do it but I would have to bring in the supplies because they didn't have everything needed for the design. Fast forward to today (10/14/23), I walk in to get the design I want and brought all the charms, snakeskin foil and gem stones needed for the design. I told them that one of their nail techs told me they could do my design if I brought the supplies and asked again if they could still do it, they said yes. I was directed to sit at table 2, so I did. I do not know what the woman's name is, but she is RUDE and a terrible nail tech. We pick out the base colors, and she starts to remove my old set. I told her that I would like coffin shape and that I DO NOT like thick acrylic nails. So, what does she do? She literally GLOBS acrylic on my nails! When she is done with the acrylic part, she starts in on the gel polish. Again a complete disaster, didn't have the get colors and metalic powder we had already picked out, so I had to waste time picking alternatives. She slaps the colors on haphazardly and now it's time for design. Did I mention she told me that my nails were going to cost $150 because they would take her a long time, and then had the audacity to get up and go outside to chit chat with another customer! I turned to the owner and said "I hope she's not charging me for her to stand outside and talk, cause she told me the price of my nails is dependent on the time it takes", so he waved her back in. Back to design time, she told me to pick out the charms for her so I start picking out the charms needed. Abruptly, she gets angry with me and tells me to pack everything up and leave because my nails are taking too long, she doesn't have time for me, doesn't want to do my nails anymore and no one else does either. She literally told me it's already taken her 2 hours to put nails on and color. I was confused about why she just went bipolar on me and said "it's not my fault it took you that long just to do that" and "I was told by an employee here I could get this design if I brought all the supplies". She continued to berate me for no reason, like I was the problem and told me I owe $70. I said "Excuse me but my nails are half done and a mess, they look like shit. Aren't you going to at least clean up all the powder and foil left on my skin?" To which she replied, "you can just go wash your hands". I told her "I'm paying for a service, and you did not provide the service I am paying for, so I'm not paying $70, I will pay you $60". I get up, go wash my hands and head to the check out counter. This nasty creature had the nerve to charge $70 anyway, when my nails were chunky, lumpy, uneven, the wrong shape and half done. I refused to sign the merchant copy, and asked for my card back and she would not give me my card back till I signed. So I put an X on the line, then took my card back. She yelled at my that they have a camera, and to never come back. I laughed at her, told her that something is wrong with her, she must be crazy to think I would ever come back and that I don't give a sh*t about their camera. I immediately walked out and went to Boujee nails, where they treated me kindly and graciously fixed my nail emergency. The wonderful tech who helped me made me feel welcome and felt so bad for me about my experience at California nails. She literally laughed at the previous woman's work because it was so bad and said "dont worry girl, I'll fix you right up!". HUGE shout out to the HIGHLY SKILLED nail artists at Boujee nails for being so welcoming, treating paying customers kindly instead of second class citizens and for fixing my nail emergency created by California nails! The pic attached is what I wanted and brought all the supplies for, but didn't get at California nails....got it done flawlessly at Boujee Nails and Spa though! read more

California Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

I had my nails done last Wednesday for the holiday. Saturday the nails were just popping off and I had to superglue them on. many were. chipping in big chunks. I went back to have them redo them and they didn't even clean off the old polish. the girl was very rude and rough and told me that they only Guarantee the polish to stay on for 3 days. It is time to find a new salon that has pride in their work. spending $50 to have your nails done for 3 days. That is robbery. Their work is very sloppy And is going down hill fast. If you don't want to waste your hard earned money I would suggest you find a new salon. read more

I called Saturday and made an appointment for two pedicures at 12:30. My sister and I arrived on time at 12:30 for our appointment. We picked out our colours and were brought over to the pedicure chairs. We waited for about 15 minutes before someone came by and filled the water. We then proceeded to wait 35 minutes and no one came over. We made the decision to leave as we didn't know how much longer we were going to have to wait. I understand if they're busy, but there was no communication on the wait time or where they were at. If they couldn't accommodate our appointment, I'd understand, but would have liked to know over the phone. It seems very unprofessional to take appointments if you're not going to be on time with them. I'm very disappointed as I've heard great things about this place. I will not be returning. read more

I found this place when I first moved to Manchester as I was recommend by a girl at the uhaul place. Everyone is very friendly and they have a lot of colors to choose from. I see Jennifer but I see good work from everyone there. I highly recommend giving them a try you won't be disappointed! read more

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Beautiful job ---very reasonable. I paid I gave her $25 cash tip (25%!) that's a lot....she didn't say thank you and I said are you going to say thank you and she just mumbled a grunt---didn't even look at me ..... I'm not going there again, despite the really beautiful wonderful job ---best ever I sure hope the owner, Michael, reads this. read more

Beautiful work! I come with my family all mondays ! We love this place ! Clean, nice and professional !! They make this nails 2 weeks ago and look how they look read more

California Nail Salon - They make this nails 2 weeks ago! And look how's beautiful are! - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Jennifer and Phillip are my favorite techs here. They take their time and they always do an incredible job. I've never had a bad experience or bad set from them. My mom also gets hers done here and she always comes home so excited with the prettiest nails. I can't thank them enough for always doing such a good job!!! read more

Recommended by a friend and has yet to disappoint! Quick visit and good quality. I have been seeing Rose so far but everyone is very nice and seems good at what they do! read more

California Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

I have been coming to this nail salon for almost 2 years and always see Philip. I have always been a great tipper with him but the last three times I have got my nails done from him they are all uneven they all look different and quite frankly they don't look good at all. Today for the first time I spoke up and he got upset with me. First of all he was late for our appointment, second of all my nails were all uneven and two of them were crooked, and he cut my cuticle in two different places and I was bleeding. He gave me an attitude and began to fix one of them. Well fixing that one made it look completely different from the other one. So I finally said don't bother finishing them I'm going to go somewhere else. He aggressively grabbed the nail clippers and started clipping every single one of my nails off and I said can you please be careful you made me bleed twice already. Then yelled at me and said he spent an hour and a half on my nails and I can leave, which was not true because he was late. Instead of listening to a client that you have had for almost 2 years now you get all upset and don't understand that if I am paying for service I want them done nice. Even after all of that I still asked him how much I owed him and he said nothing and walked away. I'm so extremely disappointed in you Phillip! When you take your time and you care you are amazing but somewhere in the last few months you have lost it. read more

I was a walk in and this place was busy. The prices are average for the services. I requested a pedicure and was placed in a chair and then had to wait 20 minutes before anyone came over. I was literally going to walk out and then a technician approached me. They were busy but I don't know why they had me sit in the chair in the back out of sight. I noticed the fish tanks were extremely dirty and by no means helped the appearance of the business. The floors were not clean and there was water next to the chairs because one was leaking. The technician was very sweet and did a good job. I prefer a stronger massage but it was still relaxing. They are trying really hard to make ends meet and provide service but they need to clean up their shop. read more

amazing. didnt get her name but she took her time and she was prob the fastest nail tech ive EVER been to read more

California Nail Salon - acrylic nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

This place has changed drastically over the years. I will not be going back. The girl doing my pedicure was very rude and did an awful job. She only cut buffed and filed my toes on my right foot my left foot she cut one toenail I asked her if she was going to cut file and buff the toes on my left foot and she stated "yes" but never did and then proceeded to lotion my legs. My pedicure took all of 20 minutes and the polish is already chipping and it's been 2 days! don't waste your money here read more

Negative stars should be an option! This place was out of control rude. Heinous. My hands were covered in acrylic, the nails were cured onto my fingers. My girlfriends nails were sideways. SIDEWAYS, not crooked! They said one price over the phone and then charged all three of different prices for getting the same things done. Tragic. Don't go here. Please. Unless you know that one girl that does a good job, otherwise, useless. read more

If you come here ask for Phillip. He's the man and knows what he's doing and makes ur nails look flawless every time ! The other guy who works there is also good and wicked nice ...I'd give it 5 stars but everyone else isn't great at doing nails and it is a nail salon ya kno. read more

Don't even live in town but will always drive here to get my nails done. Best pedicure I've ever had. Spend lots of time with massaging and other such things. Always stand behind their work if something were to chip. Very clean as well. read more

I guess it depends on who does your nails a lady did mine and she literally took 30 mins on me. The nail polish was bumpy and I had to re buff and file my nails at home because they were a mess not going back again. read more

California Nail Salon - horrible nail polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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I love this place I haven't had my nails done since I moved from California and alot of places out here are double the price and specialize in more of the square shape nail but once I saw the pics and reviews for this shop I was so excited I called and the prices were perfect and my coffin nails came out on point I was so happy and the next day my now fiance proposed so my new ring looked perfect with my new nails I asked for Tom he really knows how to do the coffin shape beautifully will be back for a fill can't wait read more

California Nail Salon - Love my nails with my new engagement ring tom did them so happy - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Came in for a pedicure and gel dip and both came out great!!! I am new to the area so was looking for a new salon and they were great.Salon was very clean and the nail techs were professional. read more

California Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

I wanted a pedicure and ended up just soaking my feet in the water with no additive ($40). Then I asked if they do designs and I wanted something "summery"...what she designed is something a 4 year old can do. Zero talent. $93 and I couldn't leave a tip ok my card and just wasted $93. I would not recommend this place at all. read more

California Nail Salon - My one finger nail is menstruating. - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Went to get my nails filled on Wednesday. Was seated quickly. Had a man who was my nail tech. He was working on a total of 3 customers at the same time. Took over an hour to get my nails done. Spent more time waiting for him to work on the other 2 customers than he did working on my nails. Didn't trim cuticles, nails are all different lengths and no massage at the end. Extremely dissatisfied and definitely will not be returning ever read more

I absolutely LOVE this nail salon. I have been going here for three years and I feel like I am more like family instead of a client when I walk through the door. Tommy is an amazing artist and always exceeds my expectations every time he does my nails. Ann also waxes my eyebrows to perfection every week! Very clean with polite staff, I recommend this place to all my friends! I would never go anywhere else. read more

The hours are convenient, service is excellent and prices excellent for the services offered. I felt like I was at home but the service this time was better here at California Nails! read more

California Nail Salon - Nice, clean, great employees and good prices for Excellent Service. $15 for Manicure, $25 for Pedicure, took us as walk ins. - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Best manicure I've had in YEARS!! Rose did my nails and she took her time. And her attention to detail was impressive. I think it might be the best gel manicure I've ever had. I told her I just moved here from New York she let me know what days we're best to come (Mondays) but if I wanted to come in on the weekends if I called ahead I'd be all set to go! 10/10 would recommend!! read more

California Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Went here with my mom for a pedicure and a manicure. We were rushed the entire time and every time I told them I didn't like something they said no it's ok. This was the worst service and I won't be coming back here. read more

Rose is the best she is so nice & always does my nails how i want them! She is always on time & doesnt rush my nails. Love her! The whole salon is nice everyone is welcoming read more

California Nail Salon - Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

Got my nails done by Tommy and already got complements. Best coffin set ever. Thank you read more

California Nail Salon - Love this set. Took his time to make sure they came out nothing less then perfect. - Nail Salons Near Me - Manchester, New Hampshire

My first time going here I was told about the dip nails and I do like them I do think the thumb nails are way to flat there is no natural curve at all to me it looks bad . Got some nail art and it did look awesome until he put clear coat on to soon and it's all smeared and looks awful now . Everyone was polite and talked with you it was a nice change everything was clean and tidy another plus I will go back but maybe not waste my money on the nail art read more

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My Friend and I stopped in for Manicures on a Saturday afternoon. We have not heard any reviews but simply saw their sign and pulled in. They had a really great selection of polish colors, I was impressed because recently I have found places to have limited options. We opted for regular manicures over the shellac which we already had on our nails. After we selected our colors they took us right away. They did charge us extra to remove the shellac polish which I kind of expected, it took a long time to remove, it was a bit of a process. My friend had 2-3 different people work on her over the course of her manicure, I am not sure why they did that. I had the same person and he was friendly and polite. My nails came our great as did my friends. He listened to what I wanted for the shape, did a great job cleaning up my cuticles and the color was perfectly even. I will definitely come back since I live so close by. I saw that they do waxing as well so I am planning to try them out for my eyebrows. We paid $18 each for our manicures with an extra $5 for removing the shellac. The adorable bulldog Rocky also kept us entertained, apparently he belongs to one of the manicurists. read more

I do not think this team deserves anything below 5 stars! They take their time with making sure you are satisfied and their work is amazing! I went around closing time and they stayed open late to finish for me! I cannot thank them enough for the amazing work they do! Highly recommended! read more

Fuck this place The nails suck and when you say something they don't want to fix it and just say no it's okay . The pedicure sucks even more super rushed and I was the only person there the lady didn't even clean under my nails . Then had the nerve to ask for a tip read more

One of the worst nail salons ever. They take will not take their time on their pedicures. They rush through it, meanwhile there is no one waiting. While they do your nails--be careful--they will dig into your skin making it raw, sore, and bleeding from filing and the drill file. My nails and fingers are hurting. They rush. They do not care. Worst place EVER. I will never go there anymore. read more

My daughter and I came in for full sets and we're so incredibly dissatisfied with our nails! I've been getting my nails done for almost 20 yrs and This is by far the worst set I've ever had. Both our techs rushed, my daughter's tech wasn't paying attention almost cut her finger, kept getting up and completely distracted. Her nails are different shapes and not the length she asked for and simply look awful. They didn't listen to what we wanted and didn't take their time. Their full set price is cheap compared to other places but now I know we got what we paid for. I'll be sure to go elsewhere with these nails as a perfect example of what NOT to do. I feel bad to anyone who keeps going back, clearly they have no idea there are places much better than this chop shop!! read more

Ok pedicure nothing special quick in and out. I'll probably go back to try the dipping powder nails and update my review.