My friend and I found this place by chance. They were great! We both got pedicures and acrylic manicures. James was amazing and so was Lynn. I have very thin nails and the acrylics I had were not done well last time. James took them off and put new correctly done tips. We also tried matte for the first time. Both my friend and I LOVED them! James and Lynn paid close attention to details and took pride in their work. We will definitely be back and bring more friends with me! read more

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This place is amazing! I used to go to angel nails on Fremont but after many appointment fails with john for both myself and my sister in law we decided to look for a new place to take our business. We used to get our nails done by Mai at angel nails and then found out she recentl left. No one at angel nails would tell us where she went BUT by pure luck I found her and i am so excited she got her own place! She is amazing!! Great service and super kind and sweet!! Give her a visit she is the best at what she does! read more

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I stopped here on a weekend getaway in Carmel. I got a gel mani and pedi. Thuy did my nails, and was very sweet and gentle. The hand massage and hot towel at the end was the icing on top! Great nail spot! read more

James and Lynn are great. Very relaxing place to get pampered. If your looking to get Gels or tips - they do an awesome Job.. Won't go anywhere else!! read more

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A very CLEAN and friendly nail spa! I always leave feeling satisfied :) Highly recommend this place read more

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James and Linh are amazing! I've been going to them for about 3 years now and have yet to be disappointed! They have my loyalty!!!

My husband and I went for a mani pedi while we were visiting from out if town. Everyone was very pleasant, friendly and professional. We both got great mani and pedis. We will definitely come back when we're in town. read more

I was very impressed by Thuy. She did an awesome Pink glitter fill on me and my coffin shape was perfect! She also did my pedicure and it was one of the best I've had. My husband had a pedicure as well and also enjoyed it. Everyone was very friendly! And although it is on the smaller side, the wait was not bad at all. Especially for us to walk-in on a Saturday afternoon. Price was reasonable as well. I will definitely be back read more

Hui (I don't know if that's how I should spell her name), did my nails perfectly! We were in a rush since I had to leave pretty soon but she still did a great job! read more

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Ugh finally ! I found a clean place who uses disposable buffers and fillers and uses a liner ! I've been dying to find a clean environment! I would definitely recommend! They're supper intricate, delicate and exceeded my expectations 10/10. read more

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My nails came out really great and the service was quick. Only about 45 minutes for a fill. I already made an appointment to go back! read more

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I found Elegant Nails by accident, but I'm glad I did! Lynn does heat work, and the prices are very reasonable! read more

I know these guys work hard but I can't recommend them. I've tried three different people for my gel manicures and made appointments each time. First, the older lady who did my nails couldn't speak English very well so when I asked her to fix some areas that were sloppy, she just didn't understand and I left frustrated and unhappy. The second time, I went to an older gentlemen that I had heard was good. Instead of wrapping my nails and then scrapping the polish off, he used the electric tool and took off the polish along with the top layer of my nail bed. I had to wait three months before getting gel back on. When my nails were finally better, I made an appointment with the owner. Six nails chipped within the first week. Sorry. They were very nice (2 stars) but not the nail shop for me. read more

Twee is amazing. She's so sweet, kind and professional.She has always done a wonderful job, she's my go to gal at Elegant Nails. Thank you!

moved to the area and love this nail shop. owned by the sweetest couple, prices are nail outcome is great. pedicures are a little rushed but gets the job done. hand sets come out great too, the nail techs make the base/acrylic very even so your nails don't have lumps or look uneven. recommend coming in the morning and daytime. read more

This is a wonderful nail spa. The owners as well as the technicians are so friendly and you leave feeling refreshed and well taken care of. My technicians, have done good work, based on my three visits. read more

Sky was awesome! Great acrylics shaped exactly to my liking. This was my first visit for a pedicure and acrylic set and I'll definitely be back. read more

Never busy in here. Staff is friendly, but the quality is not so good. I've worn tips for 25 yrs, I've never had so much breakage. They do not hold well. I brought my own mood polish (they don't have any) and was charged $5. read more

Mai is absolutely AMAZING. she is so incredibly sweet, and very meticulous with her work. she did a fill on my natural nails, and literally made them look brand new. will definitely be coming back :) read more

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Found this place on yelp good reviews. The service of the owner is fast and sufficient! So many types of nail services and colors. She did a great job on my shape and understood what I wanted! Found my go to!! read more

Love it! They fixed my nails after a bad experience. They get busy so make sure to call in advanced read more

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I was a regular here and really enjoyed coming to get my nails done Mai and the rest of the crew were always friendly however there was always red flags of little instances in which I questioned her actions and intentions. There was an incident when she misunderstood what I had said which is understandable considering the language barrier but she also didn't really project her voice since she had a mask, which was a hassle for me because I just wanted my nails done. I noticed she started doing a half ass job with my nails, which was very odd to me, she would always miss steps and the last time I ever went to her she prepped one hand and once she got to the other hand she didn't prep it AT ALL. Like as a nail tech you don't just 'forget' to prep nails. If she didn't want to do a service for me she could've communicated that I would've happily left. She definitely gets uncomfortable when her husband is friendly with clients which is annoying because she will cut your cuticles trying to listen in on her husbands conversation, or she'll be on her phone not paying attention. All this being said she's knows what she's doing and she also knows how to do a bad job so you don't return. read more

Great acrylic manicure!!! She did exactly what I wanted and helped me pick the perfect color :) read more

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10/10 recommend!! This is mine and my sisters favorite nail place EVER, i love how they're so kind and i love their work!! Especially Mai she's the sweetest person ever. Long story short i totally recommend you guys to get your manicure/pedicure done here. read more

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Best nail salon ever! They will always try their best to satisfy your request on either nails or waxing. They are very sweet and will always greet you when you come through the door. Me and my sister did our nails today and they came out beautiful. I would like to thank this place for having the best service we've ever gotten and working hard to satisfy their grateful customers. read more

Love this place. Mai usually does my nails and she does an amazing job. I usually get more than just the average gel color and Mai always nails the designs. They are super gentle and give great service. Definitely would recommend to my friends. read more

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Excellent service! I called for an appointment for 2 pedicures and they had open spots the same day. Mai and Nancy did our pedicures. They were super friendly and made us feel welcomed. They would joke around with us and make conversation while getting our toes done. These two are a lot friendlier compared to the nail salons in the bay area! We're not from the area but we would definitely come back here whenever we are in the area again. Definitely recommend (: read more

I am always pleased with the services I receive. Both Mai & Nancy have done my nails & they do an amazing job. Mai knows exactly what I like & she exceeds my expectations every time. Their pedicures are great too. read more

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Lynn is amazing at what she does. Very impressed and will be returning here again. I would highly recommend to schedule an appointment, due to high cliental. Either way, the wait is well worth it. read more

From the moment my friends and I walked in, to the moment we left, we were very well taken care of. Leon did my nails and he is a very professional kind man. I absolutely love my nails. Everyone's customer service at Elegant Nails & Spa was great! While getting my nails done several people walked in and they were treated with kindness. I am huge on mannerism and they were just so sweet and professional. I will definitely be coming back! & referring friends & family. read more

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1.5 stars. The workers that helped us were really nice but the quality of work was garbage. Got our nails done on July 3 and had to remove them on July 11. They were lifting on the sides already and looked like they were a month old. Gross. Wasted 70 on them. Never again. read more

Went here for a nail repair. The lady handed me glue. I said no I need my nail fix. The lady rudely said we do not have time. I would only go here if you want to be treated rudely. read more

I have lived in the Monterey area for over 20 years and I have tried just about every nail salon between Carmel and Marina. Nowhere has ever compared to Elegant Nails! The staff here is so talented, my nails come out picture perfect after every manicure and pedicure. My favorite thing about this salon is how nice each individual is and how clean it is. Getting my nails done here is always such a special treat and I am so happy for their service. This is seriously the best salon on the peninsula and I could not say enough nice things about this place! Highly recommend! read more

Called to see if they can get me in and they were able to accommodate. Only went for gel French manicure and wasn't sure if they had time to do pedicure so I didn't ask. As I was getting my nails done I asked what time they closed and said 7 and it was 6, the other lady working there heard me ask and then asked if I want to do pedicure so I said yes if they have time and said yes. Great way to anticipate customer needs. They did a great job and very happy with both mani and pedi. Thanks Thuy and Mai!!! read more

Fantastic salon! I called at 2 pm on a Sunday, hoping to get my nails done that day for my birthday. They were able to accommodate my friend and me at 4:30 that day for a full set of acrylics and a shellac manicure. We arrived at 4:15 and by 4:25 they had us in the chair, getting started on our nails. The two ladies were super sweet and kind to us. My nails took longer than anticipated and they were sweet enough to stay open an extra 45 MINUTES to make sure my nails were done the right way! There was no rushing at all. I have super sensitive nails and I didn't once feel any pain at all. A full set cost $32, but I had glitter and gems added. We paid together and spent $100 even after the tip, so my friend's shellac nails were about $40 I think. She also got ombre glitter on them which brought the price up a bit. The ladies there were very clear about how much extra our requests would cost though, so we were aware and comfortable with the extra charges. I'm hoping to come back on Valentine's day to get a fill and a fresh coat of paint! read more

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Hands down the best nail salon I've ever been too! They took their time on my nails and made sure they were literally perfect and exactly how I wanted them! Definitely my new go to salon! read more

I see Linh for my acrylics and she does a GREAT job. I always leave happy. They have a huge selection of polish in every shade of every color. Really happy I found a place with quality like this so close to my house. This is my new regular salon. read more

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You guys are the BEST, great customer service really friendly. They always giving ideas for decoration.

I would highly recommend Elegant Nails & Spa. After trying several nail salons in the Monterey/Seaside/Marina area, this is BY FAR the best. They don't rush, they are all so friendly and do an all around great job! Mai is awesome and so sweet! Love this place! read more

This nail salon was WAY overpriced for the service I received. I went in a few months ago for a pedicure and was serviced by a gentlemen who knew absolutely nothing about what he was doing. I had to ask him to clean under my nails (a basic service all pedicures include), he cleaned half my toes with little to no effort/detail and continued to talk with his coworkers. When he applied the nail polish, he did one very sloppy, thin coat. I asked him to do one more coat politely and he said yes. He began to apply the clear coat instead. You can tell he was unenthused to be working there and was not great at listening to customers. I wish I had taken a picture to show for just how sloppy it was, I could've saved some money and done a better job at home by myself. I do not recommend. read more