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    Happy Nails and Spa

    3.2 (95 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    19051 Goldenwest St Ste 101 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    Toni L.

    This nail salon has been my #1 choice and value since I moved here 22 years ago to the Seacliff neighborhood. The same 13 women have worked here since the salon opened up in 2000. They are so good at their job they can do it blindfolded! The atmosphere is happy, friendly and attentive. My nails are always done perfectly, absolutely the best foot massages and they offer high value facials for the best price amongst a number of other services. Try this salon just once and watch yourself be hooked for life!

    Nancy Y.

    This place was amazing. Everyone was so nice and it was very clean. The nails and design was gorgeous and the manicure was very relaxing. Definitely 5 stars and would 100% recommend! Love it!

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    Krista V.

    Thank you so much Michelle! I am extremely happy with my daughter and I's nails. They turned out perfect. You have a couple new customers for life!!! Thank you Caron for the referral. The salon was very clean and everyone was friendly and attentive. I will definitely refer my friends!!!

    These two photos were taken JUST after leaving Happy Nails on Gothard and Garfield and after dropping $168 (w/o tip) for this ripoff.
    L. L.

    I am still trying to get my brain around the fact that I got ripped off by this place. I went there with my daughter b/c I want to do manicures where the tools are clean. The usual place I go to at Bella Terra sold to another company so I came here to Happy Nails. I should have known. No prices listed. When my kiddo and I said "just two mani - pedi's" w/ gel" that I should have gotten a quote on that cost. Then we took our seats in the then completely empty salon where we were still being kind of rushed through picking our colors and rushed into sitting down and getting started. I should have asked what the prices were for what should have been a reasonable cost for a very, very average, so-so job. (Look at my photos) They didn't remove the ugly bits around my cuticle, they didn't do anything especially wonderful at all. Just same old, same old. And then after declining any add on services, we got the following bill. CHECK OUT THE PRICES FOR JUST HAVING GEL POLISH. Check out how BAD my nails look. And if you really, really hate yourself and want to throw money in the trash, then go here. If you do care about your money and nails, then avoid this place. Hope this was useful someone in the HB area.

    Carols and Caviar by Essie.
    Mindi S.

    I came here for a mani/pedi and selected the deluxe spa package for $80 from the extensive menu right inside the door. There were a few customers, but it was not super busy, as it was a Thursday morning. It felt peaceful, clean and bright inside. I did not have an appointment, but was welcomed warmly and immediately escorted to a chair. Everyone was so friendly! The Deluxe included sugar scrub with hot rocks, paraffin, and the deepest shoulder massage I've ever gotten (think deep tissue here, which I needed - I'm still feeling it the next day!) I brought my own polish, but noticed that they have a large and nicely organized selection on the wall. The spa is clean and bright inside and I was offered a drink menu right when I sat down - I opted for a cold water, but there were several other choices. I did not want gel - the pics are of regular Essie Carols and Caviar polish with top coat, and I asked for short nails - I am a teacher and do not have the wherewithal to deal with long nails and tiny humans. Lol. I had Holly doing my pedi and Rose doing my mani and I'm not disappointed at all. They are very sweet, as is An, the owner, and everyone was super attentive the whole time. They made sure to get my number so that they can recognize when I call in the future, which felt special. Rose even offered to come in on her days off if I call her in advance! I'll definitely be back and will bring my teenaged daughters next time. Thank you, Happy Nails and Spa!

    Zoe D.

    The lady doing my nails was extremely Nice and did a good job except for the part where she made my cuticle bleed also the nail placement was weird and you can see my natural nails with some of them I would come back but for a different lady it also took a whole 1 hour and 30 minutes

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    Well. You'd like to think that because it's happy nails they must do a+ work. I believe this could have been an instance of hit and miss and I was given a bad nail tech this time around. I went in for a gel pedi and a dip powder mani. The woman took 1 HOUR to remove the gel off my toes?? The manicurist worked fairly quickly during my dip powder removal from my previous mani. Long story short, I sat there while my nail tech tried to figure out how to do a dip manicure. She continuously put my hand inside the gel finisher, did not buff out any lines & bumps. I walked out with polish all over my cuticles and sides of my fingers and it was the same for my pedicure. I paid $90 all together and will not be returning. HB gals, do yourself a favor. Go to Mio Nails and get it done right every time! The third pic is Mio Nails doing it the right way the first time!

    Bulky, uneven, horrible shape, painful and now my fingers are swollen too.
    Itzel P.

    HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! Literally felt like Kathy physically abused my nails! I have never felt so much pain in my nails that makes me want to take pain killers. She literally cut me with scissors while trying to shape my nails, glued a nail wrong and tried to rip it off with her hands before using common sense and using a nail remover. My nail was over sensitive and red while she continued to do this. I had to basically say "ouch" for her to stop. Clearly applied too much glue or acrylic so when she was trying to separate my skin from the nail she had to dig her nails in my skin. I kept pulling away telling her it hurt and she would still continue. While filing my nails I let her know ahead of time that I can't move my hand in certain positions due to my carpel tunnel and all she would say is "relax" and would still put my hands in painful positions. To top it off, nails still look shitty. Crooked, uneven filing, uneven application of acrylic.

    Aubs S.

    Does it look like I just got my nails done? Most people would say no... it looks like it's been at least a week. Plus, look at my cuticles. Never coming here again and I just wasted money. I have been here twice and will never waste money here again. They don't even share gel colors!! It's what your lady has or nothing. Adding this part 4 days later.... my nails are chipping. Yes I have gel. Yes it's only been 4 days.

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    Minal M.

    Unbelievably ridiculous! My daughter went as part of a birthday party and they did not even remove the old nail polish . They painted on top !!! She asked for it to be cut and the lady said no I only file . She is 11 years old . Waste of money and time ! Stay away !!!!!!!

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    They ruined my fingernails and made them so weak! I will not go back there. They do not really do much with toenails.

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    2 months ago

    Got a brand new full sett and pedicure the nails started peeling off with a few days. Never had acrylic do that before.

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    2 months ago

    Never going here again 5 people on there phone and no one can help me do a wax? I hope the manager see this

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    Best place ever!!!! So clean, so nice and friendly. All of the ladies are wonderful! A great nail spa!

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    I have been going there for years i always use Darlene for gels/manicures and jackie for pedicures they are fantastic.

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    LaserAway

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    4.4
    (874 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$
    19 years in business
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    I cannot recommend LaserAway in Huntington Beach enough. This is such a talented group of…read moreindividuals, and every experience I've had there has been amazing. I've gotten lip filler twice along with several SkinPen microneedling treatments, and they have never let me down. The nurse I always request is Azra, and she is absolutely incredible. She is so supportive while also giving honest, professional advice, and she always leads you in the right direction. She truly cares about her clients and makes you feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. I always leave feeling so happy with my results. Highly recommend!

    DO NOT COME HERE FOR LIP FILLER!!! Ive previously had lip…read morefiller treatments done before at Liquid Beauty HB (last one done 4 years ago) but wanted to give Laser Away a try. Before beginning, Joey confirmed she didn't feel any leftover filler in my lips. I began to feel hesitant seeing how long the procedure was taking just to do 1 syringe of Juvederm XC filler. It took around 45 minutes before we ran into issues. Joey mentioned there was a lump of new filler on my top lip that she should be able to message out. This was very painful. She then became nervous and asked "Did you feel a burst or something? And I said what? Then she responded by saying that she was "just going to message the PA on the SLACK app really quick". I had no idea what was happening! She then left the room and returned saying she has a remote PA on video chat that needs to check if I got a Vascular Occlusion caused by the filler injection! When I looked in the mirror I panicked! They took SEVERAL videos and I spoke with the PA virtually who stated "in their observation that it may just be a very VERY bad HEMATOMA! But if it was a Vascular Occulusion and circulation was not being provided to areas of my lips, I would have to go to Urgent care because it would be considered "a medical emergency!" Nurse Joey suggested that I can have the filler dissolved immediately which would lower my chances of complications and I agreed to just dissolve it, HOWEVER the PA on video chat advised that we "give it some time as there has already been A LOT OF TRAUMA caused to my lips". I was very scared! I then stated that I wanted a refund! Joey advised that I speak with the front desk. The front desk said they would reach out to Tashina in regards to a refund. I also asked to schedule an appointment the next day to have someone check out my injured lips, praying that it wasnt a Vascular Occlusion. The next day 3/21/26, I was examined by Nurse Angie who's manner showed that she was more experienced. She was kind and attentive and was the 1ST person at Laser Away to apologize for my experience. She then took videos and stepped out. She then returned with another staff member who held her phone to take video while she lifted up my lip and massaged it to feel for any lumps, along with constantly pressing on my lip for 3 seconds at a time to show that my lips returned back to normal color after being pressed. The messaging and compressions were painful. Then they both left. THEN they came back a 2nd time to take ANOTHER video. I began to panic again. Angie noticed I was so nervous and said, we are just taking this 2nd video because the PA on SLACK needed better lighting. When they returned a 3RD time, they stated the remote PA (different than the one on the previous day) thought it was a bad hematoma and to take Arnica tablets and/or cream and to apply a warm compress every hour. But to make sure to look for any areas of gray or any intense pain or tingling. Then I was sent on my way. Still very scared and concerned. It has now been a week and I still have bruising on my lips AND upper lip! It is unacceptable to have these huge hematomas from mishandling of my lips! Some bruising is expected, but NOT FULL ON HEMATOMAS!!! Before leaving, I requested for the manager to call me so that I could speak about my experience. I had to called Laser Away on Monday 3/23 to check if my correct contact info was provided because I was never contacted. I was then finally contacted by Lynette the Regional Manager. She was pleasant on the phone and stated that she was sorry that my 1st experience at Laser Away was not as expected and mentioned that she would make sure Joey received additional training in areas that needed improvement. She offered a free Hydrafacial but honestly I am extremely traumatized being there. It is very unfortunate because I wanted to give LaserAway a chance and even talked my husband into booking a Botox appointment that weekend with LaserAway but this whole nightmare experience scared him away enough to cancel. Lynette said she would refund my husband's payment and 5 days later, still NO REFUND received! Lynette also stated that despite my whole experience, I COULD NOT get a refund as the services were already rendered, even though I had asked for a REFUND IMMEDIATELY at my 1ST appointment when i was LITERALLY IN THE ROOM! It has been a week now and I have been taking Arnica cream and tablets and been applying warm cloths periodically. I feel so self conscious about all the bruising that I have to cover it up with lipstick and foundation. Worried that ppl may think im getting physically abused when in reality this was all caused by Laser Away. Not to mention the money I had to spend on Arnica tablets and cream!!! It is very scary that they do not have Physician Assistants on site to assess situations like this!!! If there was, then I would feel safer knowing whether or not I should go to the emergency room for a Vascular Occlusion!

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    Venus MD

    Venus MD

    4.4
    (132 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Their only doctor is Dr. Francois phong Bui he is a total fraud who has a history of negligence…read more Five star reviews one month ago with only 1 review is obviously fake. I went in for awake chin liposuction. He did a deliberate botch surgery ...never wanting anyone to go on my face...predatory battery in order to try to sell the facelift they kept pushing when I said no, and none of the records say it was discussed except their quote written by his wife's instruction to give to me "a deal if done on the same day". He made the jowels look bigger, and uneven fat removal, and fat separation up to the cheeks and indentations on my jawline. This also caused nerve damage so I can't smile normally still after 3 months my mouth cramps up randomly, eat with biting my lip, etc...have to do physical therapy. He refused to refer me or admit to what everyone else sees. He said it will be 8 weeks to get my mouth back..more lies. In post op he tried lying and argued he didn't go on my face and said "it would be dangerous", said it is referred pain and numbness... I said I have photos of Canula marks and a big lump on my face above my jawbone. He then lied and said "he meant he didn't go up to the cheek". He falsified medical records saying I had no complaints and my mouth works fine in post op. Zero consultation records. He didn't even include the perscribed Rx he gave me or OTC Rx to take home in his records! He contradicted his own aftercare instructions in capital letters. He didn't give me compression for what i went in for, and when asked, shrugged his shoulders like he didn't know. After surgery I had to text the question again, and ask about icing and exercise because he was too busy to talk to me after surgery. Gave no instructions in text either! Plus his negligence of my medical needs caused an Adams Apple because he "was too busy at his other office". A saroma, as stated in paperwork, should have been expressed, and he admitted he does sometimes but never asked me to go in to get it evaluated after several texts begging. So it hardened. He told me to get (long and painful) professional lymphatic massages to fix it...doesn't work. That drastically loosened my neck skin. other surgeons say I will get my smile back after a year 90% and only a facelift will help or filler is ongoing forever. Just a few days after post op he posted a long novel choreographed video with staff saying "this is what plastic surgeons do"... he's not even a plastic surgeon! He is a gynocologist! He false advertised good after 1 week, but texted me the big black sutures fall out after 2-3 weeks. In post op texts he said it will be 8 weeks to 6 months to be healed!! also tried selling tightening when the smart lipo says it tightens without anything else. He admitted in post-op he deliberately scraped my jaw bone 5-10 times on the one side (where they took thier illegal promotional video during surgery-i opted out of any pics or videos, and he put his logo on my pics!) he told me to try to move fat from the other side to the scraped side to fix it now. ..didn't offer to fix anything, even at a reduced rate like his paperwork says. He also ignored my anesthesia needs, and others have reviewed he's done that to them as well. he lied his numbing is stronger than the dentist, but his records show its just lidocane (the same), saline and a vasoconstrictor...so I felt the canula jabbing me the entire time for an hour. I told the nurse (his wife) that would happen unless they get septocane...the doctor lied in pre-op his "is stronger than the dentist". He admitted in post op the face muscles caused my mouth to be so bad and if he would have only done the neck this wouldn't be happening. Well since I'm in customer service and smiling and talking is everything to me, He will be sued and reported to the medical board if not settled ASAP! Future surgery pain and suffering and destroyed plans for this entire year and a half before I'm allowed to get revisions. Obviously not a compassionate doctor award winner like they tell us.

    I cannot say enough good things about VenusMD! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with…read morewarmth & professionalism. I had a consultation with the amazing nurse, Mimi, who was incredibly knowledgable. The staff was kind and genuinely cares, taking the time to explain every step, answer all my questions, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. I've never felt rushed or like "just another client." I came in looking to lose weight and decided to do a 10 week program weight loss injections. HOLY COW, I LOST 5 LBS IN JUST ONE WEEK?! I am currently on my 8th injection and have went from 132 to 118. I couldn't even do that running a marathon. I've never felt more confident about my body and my health. Stop waiting and book that appointment, you won't regret it!

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    Pure Sugar

    Pure Sugar

    4.9
    (188 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I found Brandy this morning while searching Yelp. Its been a few years since my last sugaring and…read moremy regular go-to is booked out through next month. I'd decided it wasn't meant to be but then Yelp happened and upon searching Pure Sugar's site she had an opening at 4pm today. I was apprehensive but all her reviews talked about how sweet, personable and how keen her attention to detail was. For once the people spoke truth!!! Brandy is AMAZING!!! Waxing lady bits is personal business and can be traumatizing with the wrong hedge slayer in there just rip'n up weeds like they not attached to a million nerve endings! I normally take a bottle of tea tree soothing lotion and slater it on in the car after Sugaring. I'm out of habit and forgot today so I was worried how my drive home was going to be. I worried for nothing, Brandy even did the deep breath in strong exhale moments for the tough spots without me even saying anything or asking for those pauses pre-lift. Her sugar was buttery soft and warm and she knew the right moment to change her ball. Ugh I can't stand when someone keeps trying to use a sugar ball turned cold and hard on me, that don't feel good mam, stop it!!! Not only was she clearly intuned she was thorough, she got her inspector gadget magnifying light and tweezed the rebellious kids right out. Lastly, I forgot to ask her what it was but she rub something on my skin and it simmered down so well that I didn't need to apply anything when I got home!!! Normally you have to pay for any kind of soothing cream for after care but Brandy obviously gets that it should be part of the service Plus what better way to guarantee return customer than making sure they have as comfortable of an experience as possible! A+ for everything!!!

    I had a good experience here with Brandi. She is very kind and thorough with her work. I am very…read moresensitive and she did her best to make me as comfortable as possible. Parking is easy and so is scheduling appointments.

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    Huntington Harbour Laser

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    4.6
    (88 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    I was told that Mary, thr RN owner was a light touch with botox and so I made an appt because I…read morehave been badly overinjected elsewhere. She knew my nervousness because i talked about and said she was an RN and knew what she was doing. I get migraines and I wanted my 11s injected. Instead, she said she needed to inject higher and on my (faint and non problmatic )crows feet to " even it out." SO 600 dollars later, my forehead is frozen DOWN into a permanent frown. My eyelids are now hooded and I have to use prescription eye drops to tighten the skin to improve visibility and reduce irritation. And the 11s are still there. Even though the people are friendly and it seems like a nice place, you are only as good as your last appointment, so I give them a negative 1. And I have to frown with hooded eyes for 4 months now. The worst part is that I trusted her and talked ti her about my fears of bad injections and she did it anyways. It hard not to take it personally. nd also, the "heavy dropped brow" seems to be triggering more migraines. Utter waste of trust and money. Don't go here. *** in response to the owner/ rn 's online post/offer to help. We already discussed this in person previousmy and i still have a " dropped forehead. I prefer to leave my 1-star review as an honest account of my experience for other potential clients to see." I will not be back. Do not attempt to contact me.

    Mary is the very best at everything she does. My husband and I have seen her for years. She has…read moredone many procedures,all excellent results. Highly recommend!

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