Kathy was recommended to me when I was looking for a salon for my wedding. I am so glad I went with her! She squeezed me in on a day that fit with the many other appointments that need to get done right before the wedding, which I appreciated. Kathy was such good company throughout the appointment, and my nails look exactly how I pictured them in my head. She takes her time and really cares about the end result. She also wore a mask throughout the appointment, which I appreciated. :) read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - Bridal Nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love love love this place I've been going here for over 7 years and NEVER had a negative experience! Kathy (the Owner) is an amazing nail tech and also an amazing person! SHE CARES & take the time to make sure you're getting what you came for. I love looking online at nail art and she is always game for trying one of my crazy designs. She's also great at brainstorming ideas if you're not sure what you want (I'm the queen of indecision). Her shop is always clean and super adorable. She has TONS of colors and nail stamps. She's also an amazing listener. I really can't stress enough that if you are looking for a talented and friendly nail tech, that you should stop looking and book an appointment with Kathy! read more

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Kathy is super talented with her fingernail designs. I'm very excited that I discovered her salon. read more

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Got my nails done here for my wedding...best decision ever! Not only was the atmosphere extremely quiet and relaxing but the staff is so friendly as well. The entire process was amazing. When I called to book, the owner Kathy was so kind and accommodating when I told her I needed an appointment last minute. It's a hidden gem...you enter a sketchy lo read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - Pink and white full set by Wendy! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

I have never had such a warm, professional experience in all of my years getting my nails done. Kathy is welcoming, knowledgeable and creative. She will be very clear in what she does and doesn't do and in that profession it is very hard to come by. She takes the time to get to know you. I wish I had found her 15 years ago. I cannot speak highly enough about her and her incredible skills. read more

Very rude! Telling me I was wasting her time. I tried to contact by phone, no response. Sent a message through yelp asking for a phone call and an afternoon appointment and was asked if noon worked. Still no call back. I said no it needed to be afternoon. While I waited for messages we found another salon. This owner was rude and can not return a phone call. She responded after my post saying she's busy and how she tried to fit us in on a Monday which she doesn't normally work. She never said she was closed on Monday. I did not ask her to respond after her hours. Yes, after waiting several hours and being told "that's why I ask what time" when I specifically stated I was looking for an afternoon appointment. Her whole demeanor was rude. So yes, we went ahead and found a place to go Incase we didn't hear back, or the appointment didn't work since we are on a schedule. Or if perhaps this salons schedule didn't work with ours. You don't speak to a customer or potential customer that way. read more

PRICEY! DeAnn did my nails.. Had an appointment at 10:30 am this morning, and left at 1:30 pm. Asked for coffin nails, which I've been getting for months now and left with HELLA pointy nails. I have a hard time with this review because I loved the environment and the ladies working but I almost hate my nails. I love the color I chose but the layers kind of uneven near the edges. I love the length of my right hand but the only finger that is the shape and length I wanted is my thumb. My left hand nails are significantly longer then my right hand, SIGNIFICANTLY. Granted I didn't see this until I got home. I stopped asking her to change my nails after awhile because I figured past the acrylic there's not much you can do for the shape. I wish I would've been given a price quote before starting and a longer consultation but that's my bad for not asking. My nails were 65$, not including the 5$ off for checking in. Still, the salon is super pricey. I'm from the Bay Area and for the shape and gel color, it's only 45$ most places. The owner, Kathy, was super friendly and offered to order me a sandwich along with some for her employees but I'm still on the fence of if I would go back. The salon is located inside of the gym, which is owned by her husband. The area is kinda sketchy but such a well kept salon. Pictures will be up shortly. Showing the length difference and color. Oh and if you already have nails on when you go in, when you make an appointment you need to let them know ahead of time so they can make sure they have time to do it. They ARE the ONLY place I have ever gone too that has ever taken the nails of the proper and "legal" way, with the least damage to the natural nail. It's no doubt that Dee is super talented and I fully respect that she takes her time as well as puts care into her work. Update: The shape is definitely starting to grow on me, but still not worth 65$. read more

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Go see KIM She's got 30 yrs experience, gentle, easy to talk to, fast but come out looking like spent hrs. I love my nails!!!!! I'll post pic of my pink & white french with diamonds ;) check um out!!! read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - KIM is awesome! !!! I love my nails & I am a very picky person. - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wendy was amazing, I'm from Reno and was in town for the day- now I'm coming down every couple weeks just to go back- great job Wendy! Best nails ever!!! read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - Color changing excellence! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

After making An appointment, I received a quick response confirming my appointment and what exactly I wanted done. Linda took her time to pick out the perfect options for my new year nails :) Salon was A little hard to find but very chik inside. A business sign should be coming in shortly, would recommend to EVERYONE read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - Perfection - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Been going to Wendy at High Maintenance nail salon for 6 months now and I'm continually impressed and happy. This salon offers that individualized, personal experience that is so hard to get these days. Beautiful nails every time and fun nail art when I'm feeling the mood! Highly recommend! read more

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Kathy and Linda are great! I booked pedicure's for my boyfriend and I and it was amazing! Not only was it super easy to book through their website, but I was able to get in at the exact time I wanted. So clean and professional! 10/10 will definitely be coming back for all my beauty needs read more

Thanks to Tammy, my nails have never looked better! She was very professional and took her time to create exactly what I wanted which was a french ombré acrylic set with a coffin shape. I'm in love! I highly recommend this salon and I will be returning. read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - French ombre by Tammy - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is an amazing gem tucked behind a gym in a nondescript strip mall. As soon as I walked in, Kathy (owner) and Wendy greeted me and were extremely friendly. I had an appointment for full set of acrylics with gel mani plus spa pedi. Both were happy to share their opinions on the colors I was considering and Wendy did an amazing job with an attention to detail like I've never seen. I also really loved that the salon didn't reek of acetone and chemicals at all like most nail salons and it was super clean and a nice atmosphere overall. I will definitely be returning and recommending High Maintenance to anyone that asks. read more

I really wanted some fancy nails. Something with a little detail and interesting. Wendy totally delivered. Everyone is so welcoming and nice. Will going back again. read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - Understated and sparkly. The best detail! Love it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

I recently moved to the area and have been looking for a new nail salon. This place is a hidden gem! Wendy did a great job and took her time getting everything just right. Everyone was friendly, the salon looks great and has lots of options. read more

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Everyone here is so kind! The environment is welcoming and inviting as well as very relaxing! I've only met Tammy, Wendy, and Kathy so far but they have been wonderful and I am so happy with my nails every time! I also got my first ever pedicure here and they walked me through it and made me feel comfortable even though I was nervous because I'd never done it before. I highly recommend visiting and there is even a gym in the same building so you can both pamper yourself and invest yourself at the same location! read more

Been in the Sacramento area for a year now and it's been a challenge to find a place to call home (when it comes to nail care) Aside from the great customer service and personable experience, my nails lasted! That has been one of the most important things to me as I have had many bad experiences with quality in the past. Kathy was amazing for my first visit and I cannot wait for my next appointment with her! read more

My second time coming here and as always very well taken care of!!! My appt was at 5:30 and I was unfortunately stuck in horrible traffic!!!! Linda still accommodated me with no issues!! :) love the environment! Thanks again Linda and Kathy!! read more

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Linda did my nails and she was amazing, helped me pick out a good color and accent color and I'm completely happy with it read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

I found this place on Yelp and I am so glad that I did!! It's tucked away and shares a building with a small gym. The girls working there are so nice and super friendly. They are clean, which I would know as I am a Cosmetologist in the industry. Their prices are extremely reasonable, however don't expect to come in for a $20 cheap job. It is called High Maintenance for a reason and you are given great service. I will be back for sure!! Thank you Wendy!! read more

Thank you Wendy for my beautiful Gel Manicure with Unichrome powder accent nail! Wendy is a wonderful and experienced nail technician!

I really wanted to like this salon because the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, the quality of my nails was not up to par. To start, the salon is tucked away inside a gym so don't think you are lost when you don't notice it when pulling in. There is plenty of parking and once you enter the salon it is small but cute and clean. I was greeted right away by my nail technician, Sophia (or Sophie), as well as the owner, Kathy. They were both very nice and even offered me a water or coffee. Once seated, we discussed what I wanted which was a set of acrylics. I am a nail biter and having fake nails is the only thing that prevents me from biting. While my natural nails were quite short, I was assured that wouldn't be an issue. I really liked that she told me what she was doing during each step, however I did notice that her process was slightly different from other salons I've been to in the past. Unfortunately, the customer service was the only good thing about this salon. All the reviews I read were about how good Kathy is and I now wish that I had tried her instead. I don't think Sophia is necessarily a bad technician, but I would suggest more training and experience. After an hour and a half (quite long) I let with my new acrylic set. When I left I was happy with how they looked. However, after just a day or two all of my nails were lifting on the edges and and even cracked. I also noticed that some nails were thicker or uneven. After a week I did call and let them know about my concerns and they said to come back and they would fix it free of charge. I was very happy that they were genuinely concerned about my happiness and got me in right away. When I got there they both looked over my nails and said they were lifting because my nails were so short to begin with that the acrylic didn't have much to adhere to. They said it would be a simple fill to fix. Once again it took about an hour and a half, but I could tell she was paying very close attention to do a better job this time around. She also kept asking me to take a look and approve. Of course they looked better after a file down and fill so I was again satisfied. BUT, once again, after only a day two nails chipped on the corners and half of my nails were lifting. I couldn't believe it. I would have called again but unfortunately I don't have the patience to try them a third time in a two week span. I decided to go to another salon where they fixed the lifting and chips and they still look like new days later. Like I said, I really wanted to like this salon. The stars I gave are solely because how how nice and accommodating they were. If you do make an appointment here I would recommend Kathy because she is the only one that the reviews are based on. I do not like writing negative reviews, but I believe all feedback should be considered in order to improve. read more

I absolutely loved it here! Tried it for the first time last weekend. Kathy performed my service, but both Kathy & Kim were there & they were both super nice, friendly & welcoming. As a previous reviewer mentioned, it is a shared space with a personal training gym, but the gym doesn't interfere with the nail shop & although unusual, it's not awkward or intimidating. The job Kathy did on my nails was OUTSTANDING. I had a gel manicure & basic pedicure. Coverage of the polish was really good & there was no polish left on my skin, all edges were thoroughly cleaned up. I'm going to mention something else that is probably not pc & really doesnt affect me either way, but I know it affects others, so I'm going to bring it up. Many nail shops have nail techs where English is their second language and/or they speak broken English. That is not the case for this shop. English is their first (and only, I assume) language. To me, the quality of the nails & the service are the most important part & both were absolutely wonderful! read more

Can't say enough good things. My pedicure took on a beating with 8 days of being in pool water, sand and ocean water. And I mean being in the water ALL day. It's been 2 weeks now and it still looks brand-new. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - My pedi stood up to 8 straight days of being in the sand and water - and I mean ALL day! 2 weeks later it still looks brand new! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

I highly recommend this nail salon! Kathy is awesome and does an amazing job! She can do designs but do her a solid and give her an example of what you want before you go in so she can prepare! read more

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I moved to Carmichael in April and have been looking for a place to get my nails done after a year hiatus. This place is 30 seconds from my apartment. I called in as a first time person and was able to be seen. I had Dee. She was a Deelight! She was so nice, honest, and was great to talk with. She has a unique way of creating you nails and takes pride in her work. I am so happy to have found this place and Dee. I love how close this is to my house but would probably follow Dee to where she went next if she did. 10/10 read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - My almond nails by Dee - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very clean, cute shop. Linda did my pedicure, she is very friendly and professional. It was an overall very pleasant experience, the most enjoyable pedicure I've had, and I'm very happy with the results. The only reason for 4 stars is that it was slightly pricier than other salons, but again I think the environment & customer service were worth the cost. I will definitely be returning in the future. read more

I was Plesantly surprised the shop was inviting, clean, and not crowded. Ms. Linda was friendly and great. They are very detailed at their art and work. I had a spa pedicure and full set. She delivered everything I asked for even my thumb nails bring shorter.. thanks Ms. Linda and everyone at High Maintenance Nails.. what a nice spa experience read more

High Maintenance Nail Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is the nail salon I've been looking for since I've moved to California! It's actually a salon that uses sterile supplies and does things the right way, not just the fastest way. Thank you Gaby for the beautiful nails, I'll see you in a few weeks. read more

I had a botched manicure before I left for my Cali vacation and this place was able to get me in on short notice when I got to Sacramento. They fixed me right up and I am incredibly grateful! There was a lot of effort put into getting the old stuff off and making my nails look pretty again. So glad they were able to help me out! read more

3 Nails broke same week I had them done. My gel nail polish lifted off my nails 45 mins after I left the nail shop... not at all impressed with the quality of work. read more

I just happened on to this salon reading Yelp reviews and seeking something near me. I was very impressed with the level of professionalism, the salon cleanliness and attention to detail, the friendly owner and my nail artist, Linda. The salon is located within a gym, but once within the salon, it's quiet and contemplative. You can visit or simply enjoy the silence. I found the experience not only relaxing but the outcome fantastic. I will definitely be back! read more

Went to High Maintenance Nail Salon for the first time today. D'Ann was my nail technician. I walked out a VERY happy woman. I arrived a little early, she took me right away and we started talking like old friends. She listened to what I wanted done with my nails and the outcome was perfect. The salon is SUPER clean, decorated in a very cute way. I have FINALLY found my go-to place to get my nails done. read more

If it was possible to leave 0 stars I would, the pedicure was decent but I asked for basic pedi and charged for a spa pedi ($20 more).My nails are another story. I explained I wasn't happy with my nails only to be told next time would be better. Save yourself the disappointment. read more

First time here.. Wendy did my mani-pedi and honestly it's the best place I've been to. I recently moved from the bay area and will say I've found my home spot read more

Kathy, Kim and Henry at High Maintenance Nail Salon are awesome! I took my 4 year old daughter Lilly in for a mommy/daughter date last month and received exceptional customer service. Kim took extra care to be gentle when doing my daughter's pedicure. Lilly told me after, "I like Kim!" Kathy, the salon owner, ran over to the florist next door and brought Lilly and I a single rose each... So sweet! Henry did my pedicure and he was thorough and gave a great calf massage. Probably the best pedicure I've ever received! I took Lilly in again today and the experience was just as great! I love how they made Lilly feel so special and beautiful. I will continue to come to this salon because they go above and beyond to give their clients a relaxing and fun experience. It has Lilly's approval as well! read more

Really like this place. Clean and professional with a great attention to detail. Will continue to go. I think I finally found my place. They use the correct techniques that don't damage your nails and are talented with nail designs. read more

Came in on my break, Wendy mad my 1st experience feel very relaxing and welcoming I will be more and happy to return

Don't judge a book by it's cover ladies, this Salon is simply amazing and the best around! Kathy is fantastic and really knows her stuff, with top of the line nail care products to compliment her knowledgable skill set when performing nail service for her clients. I am usually really picky when it comes to my nails and in my line of work (pet sitter) they have to hold up to my responsibilities while still being professional and pretty! I will admit it has been a while since my last manicure/pedicure for the sheer reason between being busy and too tired of paying for poor mani/pedi jobs that simply aren't worth it. Kathy was so sweet and understanding, she explained everything as she did it and lent advice to what might work best for me after listening to what I do on a daily basis but what I ideally wanted my nails to look like. I recently searched after moving, did a little recon and the usual reading of the reviews of other salons in the area, all the usual, nothing that stood out, until reading more of this salon. I noticed that all reviews were above average to very pleased, so I figured I would take a deep breathe and try another go around. To say the least ladies, it is the best decision I ever made!area, all the usual, nothing that stood out, until reading more of this salon. I noticed that all reviews were above average to very pleased, so I figured I would take a deep breathe and try another go around. To say the least ladies, it is the best decision I ever made! There are also two other wonderful ladies working here to take clients and one which did my pedicure. My pedicure was great, I just got the basic but the scrub felt awesome and the girls really went the extra mile to make sure I knew what they were doing and ask if I needed/wanted anything specific (my nails can be sensitive). Oh, did I mention how CLEAN the salon is!. Oh, and by the way, they never re-use ANYTHING such as nail files or scrub brushes! They will actually ask if you would like to keep the files, etc. due to sanitary reasons, they will throw them out anyway. This is so refreshing to see since everywhere else I have EVER gone to seems to wash or re-use their equipment, eww right?! On top of the fact they DO NOT thin out their nail colors to make them last longer, which too many nail salons do these days (I usually bring my own bc of this). I will say, the service was a little longer than I expected, but well worth the wait. Throughout the entire time the ladies were pleasant, inviting, laid back, and fun to talk with...a must in my world! I will definitely be a returning customer and have found my new salon in Sacramento! P.S. (Guys looking for a great Gift for their ladies, this is a #1 win!) read more