The absolute BEST !! I been looking for a reliable nail tech in slo for the last three years and cici nails is now my go to. They are a tiny shop next to 7-11 but don't let that scare you. They are absolutely amazing. I love how much time and energy they put into their clients. The owners are a couple and they always care so much for their clients. read more

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Really nice couple, my gel nails last so long every time! I always feel comfortable too. Thank you guys! read more

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Was in town looking for a pedicure. I looked at Yelp and saw 4.5 stars and decided to give it a try. When you walk in it's like a cross between a cluttered tailoring shop and a nail salon. The two mani pedi chairs next to me were broken and dirty. Paid $50 for a sub par pedicure. Not sure where the high reviews are coming from, but I would take your money elsewhere or just wait to get home and go to your favorite nail salon. read more

Everything' here was nice. Small shop ran by husband and wife. Nice people and good vibes and service

Very friendly and detailed oriented. They accommodated me last minute and for only two of them working they kept it professional and did not over book themselves which I really appreciate. read more

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Julie was so friendly and kind when I got my nails done! I asked for a design that was a bit tricky for gel nails but she did an excellent job and I love how it turned out! I will definitely come back read more

Cici Nails - nails with star design - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

The nicest people! Very thorough and no up charging. Miss Julie does and an amazing pedicure as well I Love the results read more

Cici Nails - Mr Larry did an amazing fill! I will be back - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Very friendly and nice people. They gave Good service. Accomodating and very personable.

This was the best nail experience I have had! Both of the owners were so kind and took lots of time with my nails! I am just visiting and was pleasantly surprised with the price and quality! I definitely recommend!! read more

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I was visiting from out of town and chose this salon based on the Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. I had a great manicure and was grateful for the friendly discussion while there. read more

Amazing mani! I've been going to cal poly the last 4 years and never knew this place existed which is a total shame because it was the best manicure I've probably ever had in SLO. Julie was so sweet and we had a really nice conversation. She was very detail oriented and fixed and noticed every hangnail (yay dry skin in the winter) or stray bit while cutting and cleaning my cuticles. She was very gentle but efficient. One of the best nail services I've had in SLO and definitely the most reasonably priced salon in SLO. They do not sacrifice quality. I will definitely be back. read more

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Cool Vibe, awesome quality, fast service and friendly. You feel welcome and comfortable there. It's not fancy, but this business I can see thrives because of their demeanor and friendly attitude. They listen to what you like and want and always do their best to accommodate even if it's their first time doing a new design to them. read more

Amazing! I wanted to squeeze in a visit the same day on lunch break (pipe dream!) and they were able to take me. Julie called a half hour before my appointment and was able to take me earlier if I wanted. Really cool move on her part. :) The conversation was friendly and flowed naturally. The color that I selected was a little thin, so Julie put on a third coat. I really like that attention to detail because I've had other places try to skirt by with uneven application, and that's just not cool. As you can tell by the pictures, she got right up to the edges all while keeping it nice and clean. It was $15 for a basic mani. They are open until 6 but sometimes stay open later if needed. LOVE this place! read more

Cici Nails - Details! What a great job! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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I love love love this place! My new go-to nail salon in SLO. I've been to @ Nails a couple of times but aside from them being overpriced, I also always left not satisfied with my nails. I will now only come here! Much more affordable than other salons in the area, Larry is extremely kind & talented, & my nails always look great! It's a cute little spot and reminds me of my nail tech's place back home in LA. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're looking to get your nails done in SLO. Nails look great & nail techs are very friendly! I usually get acrylics & gel, will definitely be coming back again. read more

Cici Nails - Full acrylic set w gel polish, asked for almond shape. Love them perfect length! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

This amazing couple goes above anyones expectations! I found them and keep going back. They are a great team.

I love Cici Nails! I was a regular here 12+ years ago when I went to Cal Poly. I recently moved back to the area and had a bad experience at another salon. I was talking about it to my friend and she reminded me, "Well, what about that place you went while we were in school?" I was so excited when I saw they were still around! I walked in expecting Larry and Julie to have no idea who I was (which would have been totally understandable- it's been a LONG time and they have a lot of customers) and much to my surprise they recognized me right away. It was like coming home! They are the sweetest people and most importantly do an amazing job. I haven't had acrylic nails in over a decade, but remembering how well they did them, I decided to give it a shot today and I LOVE them. They are exactly what I wanted. As long as I am in the area, I will keep coming back here. Thanks Larry and Julie! read more

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This business takes all the Covid precautions I feel very safe getting my nails done at CICI nails. The owners are amazing. My nails look beautiful and last for weeks even though I I am very hard on them. read more

Cici Nails - perfect and painless! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

They owners are very nice & good technicians . They need to clean up the shop! To much clutter & dusty ! Nice location !

First time coming here and won't be my last. Julie and Larry are extremely kind and personable. They truly valued me as a customer. I will be returning! read more

I was fit me in for a mani-pedi that turned out very nicely. Excellent customer service!

Cici's is a great mom and pop business. Service is good, not pricey and the work is great. read more

Cici Nails - French are great. They last a long time. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Larry & Julie are the kindest people I have ever met! I've been dissatisfied with my service at other nail salons, and they take the time to make sure their service is done with quality. They don't rush to get people in and out, but instead take care in their work and take the time to remember their customers. Upon walking in, they offered me hot tea, and are always their to listen to the customer. Their family business differentiates them in a town where most go to @nails, they are truly are the best. read more

Cici Nails - Getting ready for a mani/pedi! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Yeah I'm loving them. Makes me write better, weird, huh? They don't even penetrate my working gloves as a lab analyst. I'm very stoked to find this lovely duo, Larry and Julie are fantastic! They've been here for 20 years and hope they stay around for 20 plus more! Artists in their craft! read more

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Perfect nails every time and the nail techs/ owners are the best! They are so kind and really put in the patience and time to make sure you get exactly what you want. Great prices as well. read more

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I LOVE CICI'S!!! Affordable prices, quick service, friendly staff and ALWAYS makes sure you are happy! The ONLY place I will get my nails done!! read more

Cici Nails - Got wonderful pink tip acrylics done!! So happy with how they turned out! The only place I will get my nails done!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I am in SLO for a wedding so I called Cici's to get an appointment for a gel mani and a pedi. It was great. Wish I lived in SLO.

this place is the best. I'm not from This area but I saw this place and I really needed my nails done. Julie and Larry were so amazing. Very nice and had great talks . Definitely recommend!! read more

I took my husband there along with our grown daughter. My husband has a hard time taking care of his feet and so his nails were all long and gnarly. He was afraid to go and have anyone touch his feet. But Julie put him at ease, was very gentle and kind with him. She did a wonderful job on his feet. He's like a new man. We will be going there every other month for regular foot care. Thank you Julie!!! read more

I visited Cici Nails for the first time last week to get a pedicure. Julie was very professional and made my toenails look beautiful!

This is a super cute mom and pop type location. I think it is just the two of them who work there, so sometimes it takes a little extra time but it is totally worth it! They are both super friendly and want you to really like your nails and the whole experience. I only get my nails done for special occasions and have only been here twice, with a large time span in between the two times, and they remembered me which was nice! They are both very personable and sweet! My nails look really good, and both times I went the polish lasted a while so worth the time and money! I would choose this nail salon over other's in SLO, no question! She painted one nail and made sure I liked the color I had chosen and made an effort to make my very short nails look good. A lot of places won't take the extra effort with short nails and then they don't look as good so that was very appreciated! read more

Super friendly and got my nails done quick and looking good! :) worked with me on times since I had to catch a bus and super nice to talk to the whole time! read more

Hello SLO ( San Luis Obispo) ladies: Go get your nails done at Cici's Nails: I liked getting my nails done here, I have gotten my nails done before in Los Angeles at many places and in pismo beach, this place so far my favorite: They have really good customer service and are very attentive to the needs of your nails: They get the job done well and beautifully: And in my opinion the price is reasonable: I got my nails done in pismo beach before I found out about this place I got charged $65:00 just for the gel alone: serious ripoff, this place only charges $40:00 gel plus acrylic nails: seriously no one can beat that price . I have gotten my nails done in some places in Los Angeles , the manicurist sometimes is in such a hurry and they don't pay attention to what you want: these guys are awesome: Furthermore almost everyone who gets their nails done here is a Calpoly student; so you will not feel like a stranger, it's a little community of SLO students together, girls of course : Ladies stop wasting your money on weird manicurist: go to Cici's nails: it"s worth it: read more

Julie Julie Julie is the one to see!!! Out spoken, thoughtful and she wants to get to know u. I Found my nail lady. She cares . My toes thank u Julie. God bless you and your business. Elleana Simms read more

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Being a central coast native, I have been in and out this place since high school (I'm now in my late 20's now). I usually tend to go to this nail salon when I have some extra time to kill in SLO. The husband and wife duo are very friendly, nice, and do a great job. If you can, try to get an appointment with them. The wife did my pedicure a couple of visits ago, and did a great job. I do agree with one of the previous reviewers in that she needed a little more "umph" with the massage and scrub. But alas, I was very satisfied. A different female employee did my last pedicure, and sadly, I wasn't as satisfied. She cut/trimmed too deep on one of my toes, and also gave me a little attitude when I asked for more polish on a few of my other toes (yes, after the double coat-- but it seemed like she weirdly missed some places). A few hours after my pedicure, I looked down at my toes, and was OK with the job. At $20 bucks a pedicure-- you can't beat that in SLO. I also go to Princess Nails in Grover, where the price is $25. If I could miraculously guarantee the wife for all of my future pedicures, I would make the 20 minute trip every time to CiCi Nails. read more

Amazing manicure and incredible service ever time! Cici nails has been around for decades and the people here are kind, courteous and incredibly professional but more importantly, they use the highest quality products. I have been to almost EVERY nail salon in SLO and this is by far the best. My acrylics never break and my gels never chip. My nails stay healthy and beautiful, and if anything were to happen, they would fix it immediately, no charge. They give student discounts too! read more

Cici Nails is the best nail place in SLO and anywhere else I've been to get my nails done; as I have lived a few other places. I have been going here for the last 19 years and have never had a complaint! They are always friendly and are dedicated to making my nails look awesome, as well as acquiesce and deliver to all my design wants!!! Thank you Julie and Larry for all your years of great service!!!!!! read more

Cici Nails - Cool new design done by Julie, she is the best!!! Thanks CiCi Nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Before our last big work event, my coworker and I went on a walk through downtown SLO in search of a place that: a) could accommodate 2 walk-in pedicures at lunchtime on a weekday and b) would not charge us $900 for said pedicures. After being turned away by the first place we passed, we decided to pop in here and try our luck. The staff indicated that they could in fact help us out on our quest for slightly less gross feet. We picked out our colors and then were kind of weirdly ushered to 2 salon chairs. My chair didn't have water in it yet, so I just perched my feet awkwardly on the edge and wondered what was happening. My coworker's pedicure started, and still I sat, waited and wondered. Eventually another staff member came over and abruptly moved me to another chair for reasons that will probably remain cloaked in mystery until the end of time, and then my pedicure actually began. Chit-chat was perfunctory, which is actually fine with me because I like not feeling pressured to talk to strangers while they're trying to fix my poor feet. The lady did an adequate job prepping ye olde toes for their polish, although I could have been ok with more attention to the exfoliating/scrubbing portion of the service. She worked quickly and quietly and seemed to know what she was doing. This was reassuring, because I had some doubts about the cleanliness of this place. Somehow the competence helped? I don't know. Then she charged me hardly anything at all, and all of my fears kind of disappeared. Saving money comes before potential health threats apparently? Summary: cleanliness looked a little sketch, service was kind of brusque but perfectly fine, price was definitely right. read more

Larry and Julie are great. They have a large following of regular customers, which tells you that they do a good job. and, important for me (busy working mom), they are fast! Larry does the best acrylic nails I've seen...I always go with French manicure because I'm too impatient for a color to dry and I end up screwing it up. People always think my nails are real (my real nails are so weak they constantly break and won't grow longer than the tips of my fingers). Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that they often do call to move my appt forward or back. I guess I do appreciate that, they are respecting my time and don't want me sitting their waiting, feeling anxious. I say give them a try! read more

I love Ci.Ci NAILS. I'm always really happy with my nails and the owners feel like family right away! read more

Cici Nails - *Dare to Wear* acrylic nail with gel polish, short square shape. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Would give 5 if the place wasn't such a mess. I think there's a little hoarding issue going on or just no time to throw things away. But the owners are very welcoming. Felt like I was getting a manicure at a friends house albeit a messy house. The other clients seemed like family to the owners as I overheard conversations that told me they were loyal & cared for customers. I got my very first gel mani & it looked terrific. Prices were fair & experience was enjoyable. I will go back next time I'm out in SLO. read more