Was in town and came here based on the yelp reviews! And I was not disappointed :) I got a basic pedicure and it lasted an hour! The lady was scrubbing & messaging the whole time! Paid great attention to detail!! I love that! I was so relaxed after that I didn't even care that the drive home was bumper to bumper. Haha. If I'm ever back in Goleta I will visit again!! read more

Overall great service!! Walk-ins welcome here and quick service. The ladies are very polite and mostly quiet while I was in. I was helped by Liên and she was very happy and fast while doing my pedicure. All the ladies who work here are good at what they do! The salon is very clean and equipment is like new. They only have 5 chairs for pedis and 4 for manis so call ahead or make an appointment just in case!!! They have a large selection of OPI, China Glaze, Dare To Ware, ORLY and Essie. They keep the doors open throughout the salon for air flow so it is not stuffy or smells like chemicals!!! I highly recommend this salon!!! Great work! Thank you ladies :) Only $25 for a pedi!! read more

This is hands down the best nail salon in Goleta. Their attention to detail is remarkable. Pedicures will last as long as you're willing to let them grow out. There won't be any missing areas of polish here (you know how some places leave a bare nail line along either side, particularly big toes)! Prices are in line with other salons, but the quality of the service, cleanliness of facility and friendliness of staff are all way above what the other salons do. read more

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So happy I came! I had a gel manicure with nail art and they came out so beautiful! We made an appointment and so glad we did because first thing Saturday morning they are busy!! We still had to wait about 20 minutes but it's relaxing so we didn't mind. The manicurists are friendly and talked just enough with their clients so that you don't feel awkward but can also relax in peace. I also really appreciate the fact that if you are a walk in they are honest with their wait times so that you can come back if you'd prefer. They don't rush through your appointment just to fit more people in and I love that! Anh did my nails and I absolutely love them! They are beautiful. Big plus is that she opened a STERILIZED bag of instruments to use on me. Sadly, I've never had that happen before. I highly recommend this place for nails. I WILL be back! read more

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Cindy and her husband are the best!! They're so very welcoming and do a wonderful job on my nails!!

The best pedi I've gotten in Goleta, probably even the entire SB area. The gal did a great job with everything, especially the nail shaping and painting. Glad I decided to stop in today. read more

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Andy does an amazing job on acrylics. Only one I know who will get the shape right, and clean my nails up before so that my nails look awesome. The whole staff here are very friendly, remember your name, and always try to make you smile! I love them! read more

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My experience started off alright for there was not a long wait & the staff appeared very friendly and attentive. Although I was very disappointed in my nails. I asked for a coffin shape and they turned out to be square, deformed, and uneven nails. ***Also, the workers were making out of pocket, unnecessary insults right in front of me (unaware that I understood what they were saying). there's plenty of nail shops in this area, avoid this one. read more

We always receive excellent service from this salon. It's our favorite in the Santa Barbara / Goleta area. We highly recommend it to those who ask. Pros: fair pricing attention to detail gel mani and pedi polishes last for weeks very friendly husband and wife team Cons: ambience isn't to-die-for can get very busy on weekends read more

Andy did an awesome job on my acrylics today. Clean calm and relaxing environment. Very polite staff. read more

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Love this salon Cinda always treats us so well I always recommend Cindy to all my friends and family! Never rushes you out even if she's busy!! read more

Andy is the best, hands down! He always listens to requests and pays attention to detail. I come out of my way to have him do my hands and always leave happy. My acrylics rarely even lift before my next appointment. The pedicures are professional, they don't cut too much off or nip my skin like most other salons have. The massage chairs work and are comfortable. The shop is extremely clean and all of the nail techs are friendly and polite. They have the best selection of color both gel and regular and can match any color to gel. They are always available when I call so that's another major plus. I mostly come mid daybon weekdays. You will not be disappointed at Elegant Nails. read more

I've been going there for years now and I've never left there anything short from amazed with my nails and their service. Love this place read more

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This place is wonderful! It is reasonably priced and the gel manicure that I received lasted longer than any other nail place in town I have been to. The woman who did my nails was very nice and extremely skilled. I definitely plan on going back regularly for gel manicures. Next time I will try their pedicure as well. read more

Cindy and Henry have been amazing towards my mother and I. I get my nails done every 2-3 weeks by Cindy and Henry and I am never disappointed. They always make me feel comfortable and sometimes I am accompanied by my 8 year old son who they treat so nicely. I appreciate Cindy for always making time for me and making sure I have a great experience. I look forward to my appointments each and every time. I have never been able to find "my nail person" and I finally found her! So happy with their services! Thank you Cindy and Henry! read more

Won't be returning. My friend and husband and I have been going here for several years. My husband and I had 9:30 a.m. pedicure appointments on Father's Day as a special treat for him. My husband had to wait about 45 minutes before they started his pedicure because some loud woman came in saying she was in a rush. What kind of manager allows that? You start one person of the couple and make the other person wait 45 minutes first thing in the morning? I returned about a month later figuring I would try to forget it. The nice lady who usually does my nails unfortunately filed my toe til it bled and was kindly apologetic but when I mentioned it to Andy, he uncaringly said to everyone in the shop, it will heal in a couple of days. Well, it didn't and it hurt. This is not how you are supposed to treat regular customers. read more

Came here with my mother in law to get our nails done for a wedding we were going to be attending in Montana. I must say I was surprised with how well my gel manicure held up. My nails were picture perfect the day of the wedding....no one would have ever guessed we had been outdoor hiking and saphire mining just days before lol read more

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I came here to get my nails done for an important event. As any person would do, I made an appointment a week earlier to make sure that they would have space for me. Once I arrived, the manager told me that there would be a 30 minute wait. When four other parties arrived, I finally understood that he had booked all of us for the same time slot. Unless you have plenty of time to wait a around, I highly suggest that you don't depend on this establishment for good service read more

Will never be returning here. Walked in & asked for long narrow square nails. The manicurist said rounded? I corrected her and said square. Sure enough she rounds the corners of my nails. I ask her to make them more square which includes filing them down even further. Ended up with short nails instead of long ones. When it comes to a color she paints on a hot pink on my pinky. I tell her that's not what I want. The gel display had the color as a pale pink. She tells me it will lighten up as she paints more. She paints my whole hand and once again I tell her it's not what I want. She doesn't remove the coat and I end up with 2 hands of two slightly different color nails. I left the Salon with all 10 of my nails a different shape and length than one another & I paid $45 for it. What a joke. Oh and at the beginning of my manicure she was going back and forth between waxing some lady and doing my nails. Not entirely sure if that's sanitary. Also my cuticles were cut AFTER she had applied the acrylic. This place was a joke. read more

It's a cheap place to get your nails done but the employees are a bit all over the place when it gets busy. They shift between doing one person's nails to another when there's a lot of people getting their nails done. I suggest coming when there isn't that many people so they can just focus on doing your nails and not mess it up. read more

Consistently great service. The staff doesn't have a high turnover, and they always do a great job. If you ask for something (like extra short nails, or file nails only) you get it. They ask if the water is OK. They do a great scrub, massage and hot towel. The chairs are giant, comfey, and clean. My favorite pedicure place. read more

Andy is awesome! Just got a full set done and I am beyond satisfied. Come here if you are looking for a great job done

It was my first time visiting this nail salon and only stopped here because I decided to sneak away from our happy hour at Zodos for a much needed manicure. I opted for a gel mani, and went with my regular of a neutral color. She started prepping my nails and did cut a little too much of my cuticle on my middle finger but not like it's never happened before. I didn't bother to make a big deal about it. I closed my eyes, started relaxing and opened them back up when the manicurist asked me to put my hand under the blacklight to see that the color on my nails was a dark berry color not blush as I had requested. No biggie, I figured I would step out of my comfort zone. My nails turned out beautiful, the manicurist took her time on my nails, I have never had such beautifully looking nails. However, the days after my mani my middle finger was hurting. Figured the pain would go away. Day 3 and my finger was SWOLLEN, with a puss bubble and throbbing on my arm. Of course I knew immediately that I had contracted an infection from the nail salon. Went to the doctor and didn't mention nail salon, and her first question was when did you get your mani? She knew it was an infection from my nail salon. Anyhow, my finger was drained and cleaned. As much as I loved how my nails looked, I did not appreciate the infection on my finger and my medical bill. I called the nail salon and the lady didn't care to hear about my finger. I wish my first visit could have been different and I would have become a regular, but not with this first experience. Sticking to my regular nail salon from now on. Learned my lesson, be careful where you go and make sure their instruments are clean! read more

What a find! I've been on the hunt for a new nail salon after being repeatedly disappointed by Tina's and this place is a gem! Best manicure I've ever had! I did the shellac french manicure and they look amazing! It's been a week and it still looks like I just got them done. The owner, Andy, and his wife are really friendly. The place is small but clean and very comfortable. They are quite busy so I recommend calling ahead for an appointment. There's always parking and it's easy to find because it's in the Zodo's Bowling center. read more

This is my favorite place to get my nails done in Santa Barbara! I also grew a friendship with the couple that owns the salon as well, so it is always nice to see them from time to time! They are really friendly, and always does an amazing job with my pedicures! I highly recommend this place for customers residing around Goleta area. Also they have a 20% off discount for all UCSB students! read more

Andy is the absolute best, I had my acrylic gel nails filled and Andy did an impeccable job! Make sure to call before hand to ask about wait times and if he's available if you want acrylic. I called in and set an appointment for 3:30, came in at 3:20pm and was immediately sat down. Andy gave my nails a full new makeover, my hands look completely new after visiting Elegant Nails & Spa! 10/10 read more

This is my go to spot for pedicures. They pay close attention to detail and really take their time making your nails look good. TMI, but I have oddly shaped toenails, and the ladies here took the time to trim and shape my nails. The polish on my toes stays looking new for about three weeks, which is insane compared to any other nail salon I've visited. I don't want to go anyplace else, and neither should you. You will not be disappointed. read more

The new owner Cindy is great. She did a powder dip and I loved it . She took her time while working on my nails, very friendly.

I think this place is great! Granted I haven't been to many nail salons in my life, but they remembered who I was on only my second visit and gave me a great acrylic/gel polish look, and worked very patiently with me to find the specific color I wanted! I'll be going back for my fourth visit soon! read more

Won't be back. I used to come here like 10 years ago and I moved away. So when I moved back I thought I'd give them a shot. No AC. Seriously. It's is hoooooot. I commented on it being warm and the girl working in my toes says "yeah it's cooler outside" well it's 86 degrees today. I was sweating. The girl next to me actually asked for a towel to wipe her forehead. It was horrible. Girl hurt my toes and was rough. Massage... More like what massage? The chair. Ow!!! So uncomfortable. It wasn't broken. It was just old and no padding. I was only in it for 30 minutes and my back is killing me. Btw: that 30 minutes was everything. Including the 10 minutes to paint the nails and 5 minutes dying time. Then they started cleaning the tub thing before I was done. That bothered me. You can't wait til you finish my toes? That's very unprofessional in my opinion. Most places I've been to clean it after you out of the chair. Not making the customer move their feet so you can clean. Kids. Must the workers have their kids running around? And screaming "daddy daddy" or is is custom to have a 5 year old shoving pencils in your face and almost stabbing you. "Pencil lady see. SAY PENCIL" at other nail places. Okay so my toes look good though my legs itch like crazy cuz they didn't wipe the oil off. Place is cluttered. If I could give a zero I would. Very disappointed. On the plus side I walked out and fresh air felt amazing. There is nooooo air flow in there. Avoid this place and go else where. read more

Do not get acrylic nails done with Tammy! She very scandalous doesn't know how to treat her customers. and doesn't understand what you are trying to tell her when you want something fixed.. if u want Acrylic done make an appointment with CINDY she is sweet and does an awesome job. read more

These folks are great. Walk in at 7PM and they did nothing but accommodate. They are clean, kind and skillful. I've worked in spas before and they are first-rate. I was so pleased with the quality of my pedicure that I booked a waxing tomorrow. Will let you know how it went! read more

The best spot for acrylics in the Santa Barbara area. I've tried them all! Andy is friendly and helpful and does great nails that don't break! read more

I give elegant nails 5 stars because its a great place to go for quality manis and pedicures. Lyn does an extra special job on mine. Polite and courteous. Cindy the owner is great as she greets each customer and checks up on us with kindness and appreciation. One thing i do wish is the TV to. E workibg. I liked following HGTV when relaxing. Ruby Roberts read more

The worse nail set I've ever gotten! They didn't even last a week.. Paid $30 not worth. My nails were deformed and broke right off. I was trying something new.. Never again Nail city i will stay loyal to you read more

This place was clean and had a better nail color selection but not what I am used to. The service was great, price is ok and the people are nice and kind. I just wish the guy I got could have been more patient and not rushing because some of my nails were uneven *sigh* read more

This review isn't for the service, its for the rude esthetician who bashed another customer in the Vietnamese language.. not realizing I could fully understand her. Awful awful work manners read more

Came here for a manicure and pedicure. Greeted right when I came in and the service was wonderful. My nails came out looking great and the price isn't bad for Santa Barbara read more

I just came here today for a polish change and to get my gel nails filled in. They did a great job on the toes and even better on the nails. She fixed the bad job the lady at a different salon did a few weeks ago and reshaped them as well. I will definitely be back! $10 for the polish change and $25 to get my nails filled...very reasonable pricing! read more

Read the reviews and they were right on, I also like that they weren't pushy and didn't try to up sell extra services.