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Maria Nails & Spa

4.3 (111 reviews)
InexpensiveNail Salons
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Services - Maria Nails & Spa

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Like why does it look bubbly?
Leticia C.

The worst set I've ever gotten in my life The bottom looks bubbled up I'm so sad So awful

My nails
Reem G.

Christien has always done my nails! She is amazing and fast. She does a beautiful job in every possible way. Have been with her for the past year. I get my appointment couple days in advance. Overall the entire staff are nice

Nicci J.

I love this place not only for their incredibly flawless work, but for their friendly welcoming personalities. It never feels rushed and always is done to perfection no matter the nail shape you want or the color. Look No further this place is worth it!

Chrystal T.

Love coming here, Rosa the owner takes her time, she listens, she makes sure ur happy, pays attention to the details which i love. bonus is she can speak a lot of english. I have a relative who goes to her niece kristine at the salon and she does amazing work as well. Prices are just right too. Around 70 for pedicure and a full set. She is usually very busy so always book an appointment ahead of time.

I went in their wanting a simple nail design and they told me they can do it and I sat down and everything was good till they had to paint it he told me that for the French tip it will not look good and I should but it more down or if I wanted to I can choose a different design and I should him another design and he said he can't do that that so I said let's bring it down and he wanted to do white but I wanted pink but he did not understand till someone came and told him I wanted pink not white and he was only doing the end of it I asked if he can maybe bring it up more and pointed to he did not go that high so I asked again and he got up and left and told someone else to do my nails and the other girl was very tough made me bleed on almost all of my fingers I have a really hard time speaking up for myself too and that makes it harded to tell people what I want now so I don't recommend

Beautiful nails

Outstanding service! It's hard to find a place that cares. This place is great. Just call and make a appointment because they can get busy. The service here is great no matter who you get. Thanks Maria..

I loved this nail salon! My nail tech was Rosa and she was the cutest and sweetest lady I have ever met. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she knew exactly what to do. Definitely book an appointment because they tend to get very busy. Highly recommend! I found my new favorite nail salon!!

Shes good at taking care of it all thank you
Jayne A.

Rose and Maria are sweet hearts very nice, she does nails really good they take care of us.

Beautiful nails love em!
Elizabeth R.

Great place!!I have been meaning to go here for awhile and I am pleased to say this is my new Go-to nail salon,I left my previous salon femme fatale because I felt the prices were getting high and employees were too petty.Rosa at Maria's nails was so sweet and genuine and was able to fit me in even allowing me to come in after hours.Please support local businesses and give this salon a try!Very Reasonably priced, perfect location with parking in back,and wonderful,sweet emplyees:)

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Easy on street parking and good service. Nothing fancy but clean and convenient. Prices were typical for the area.

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This is the best nail salon I've been in Christina is the best she does her job with love and care

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Love this place, Maria is so sweet and patient she does a great job! Definitely will be my new spot.

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Ask the Community - Maria Nails & Spa

How much for a full set, gel?

Full set manicure with gel is $35

How much for a full set?

Full set manicure with gel is $35, without gel it is $30. That is what the lady told me who helped me.

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Review Highlights - Maria Nails & Spa

Their work is meticulous, Rosa and her mom are always so caring and attentive, pricing is way better compared to other salons.

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3.9 mi
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Walk-ins welcome
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Great service, Hot rocks were excellent!…read moreThank you! Will be back. Complimentary drink

I just wanna say that this is my first time here and sadly I won't be coming back (unless I find…read moreanother nail tech artist who actually listens to my needs). I only went to this place because I heard good reviews as well as it's the closest to my home. So I walked in having high hopes, and I even brought up a reference picture. After checking in for my appointment for a gel-x fill, I went to go see my nail tech and I went to say hello but she didn't say hello back. Whatever. So then I showed her my reference photo and I want all white. Now I understand if I couldn't see the flowers if it's the same white nail color, which is why she suggested a different color that I didn't even ask. Not even like a white purple/blue color just so we can see the flowers better. Also, I know I should've spoken up more, which I had three times that I want to be a classic white French tip with daisies. But she insisted on using a shade of purple that I didn't even ask for. But not only that, but I feel like she couldn't speak English fluently because half of the time she was speaking to me in full Vietnamese, which I had a hard time communicating. I honestly felt a bit peer pressure to have a nail design that I didn't exactly ask for and that's what I'm very disappointed in. When my nails were done, she then prompted me to go wash my hands, but never told me where it's at or didn't even point where the sink was so I had to ask another employee to find the sink. Now I don't mind the nails design itself if it was done better, even though I have spent $65 on it and honestly during the whole appointment I kind of felt uncomfortable even though I did speak up, but just not enough then I should have, but it also doesn't look like the picture I wanted it. I'm pretty disappointed with my appointment and I will not be coming back unless I have another nail tech who I'm pretty sure will do my nails more nicely design wise. This is why communication is very important during any nail appointment and I thought I have communicated my needs, but I guess it wasn't enough to the point where I was peer pressured to do a nail design that I don't even want.

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The owner Hellen is a very talented nail technician her daughter is very talented as well The spa…read moreis meticulously clean bright and lovely This is a very nice place to go for some pampering I've been a loyal client for over five years I would recommend this spa to anyone that appreciates quality and comfort

This salon was nice for a basic and cheap pedicure. If you're someone who isn't fancy about your…read morenails but just want a little pampering without breaking the bank, this is a good place to try. It's a bit more old-fashioned - instead of folders of colors to choose, you select from their wall of polishes, many of which looked old. They have lots of well-worn towels and mismatched decor, so it looks a little rundown. But the ladies were nice and efficient. I went with my teenage daughter who doesn't prefer cutting her cuticles, which they respected. But then didn't offer any massage or scrubs for her either, which I was surprised by. The lady who did my pedicure offered a really great massage and scrub. Overall, it's a great time if you're looking to save on the experience and lower your expectations compared to other salons. I'm not a fancy nail person and don't use gel polish, so I like it for what I'm looking for. Will be back!

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Christine did a great job on my nails! Would 100/10 recommend for sure, & will probably make this place my new regular.
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I love this place!! Yes I did find it on TikTok, and I expected the prices to be more expensive…read more But it's actually affordable. Everyone is super nice and I've had nothing but great service here. Although I've seen some interesting reviews about the nails services, I just get my pedicures here. But I love the luxury atmosphere and amenities. You also receive 2 free drinks during your appointment! Alcohol or non alc which is a great value on its on! Thank you Alta nails! :)

I had a really disappointing experience at this salon. I arrived at 5:40 PM for a full set of…read moreacrylic nails and did not leave until 8:30 PM, which is an excessive amount of time for such poor results. The technician working on my nails was not focused on her work. She spent most of the appointment talking and joking instead of paying attention, which led to multiple issues. While applying the nails, they kept falling off because they were not being glued properly. I pointed this out several times, but my concerns were dismissed and not taken seriously. When she moved on to the design, the work became even worse. The nails were crooked, uneven, and messy. Eventually, another staff member had to step in and redo everything from scratch. This meant removing all the gel with a drill and starting over, which made the already long appointment even more frustrating. At the same time, I was also getting a pedicure, and that experience was just as bad. The technician did not understand what I was asking for. I repeatedly requested a simple French style, but she kept doing something completely different. I had to ask her two times to redo. It was clear there was a lack of communication. This is not my first time getting acrylics, so I know what to expect. A full set, even with a French design, should not take this long. At other salons, my nails usually last three to four weeks without any issues. Here, the quality was clearly not the same. When it came time to pay, I expressed that I did not feel the service deserved full price given everything that went wrong. Instead of acknowledging the situation, they only offered a 10% discount after I had to ask for it myself. The staff seemed annoyed that I even brought it up, and there was no real apology for the experience. Considering the time, the quality, and the inconvenience, I expected a much more reasonable adjustment. To make matters worse, only two days later, one of my nails has already fallen off with no effort. I got my nails done for an upcoming trip, and now I am leaving with broken nails, which is incredibly frustrating. The place had a lot of potential. They even offer two complimentary drinks, which initially made the experience feel more exciting. However, good perks do not make up for poor service, long wait times, and low-quality work. If the results had been better, I would have come back, but after this experience, I will not be returning. Overall, this is not a place I would trust if you are looking for quality work. I would not recommend this salon.

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4.2 mi
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Had the best experience at sunny nail! Called same day, got in and was treated amazing and my nails…read moreare perfect! The salon is clean and staff was very attentive.

I'm a regular here and recently had a unique situation that was ultimately fixed…read more I came in with long natural nails, but one (my pointer finger) had broken. Lina had a great solution and did an amazing job matching it with an acrylic extension--you can't even tell in the photo. That said, if you're in a similar situation, I'd recommend asking for Gel-X instead of acrylic. The acrylic ended up feeling loose and didn't hold well, so I had to come back before leaving for a trip. To their credit, Sunny Nails squeezed me in the very next day. Another technician quickly assessed the issue, removed the acrylic, and replaced it with Gel-X (a full, strong nail--not just a tip). The result was flawless--she shaped it beautifully, and I was able to enjoy my trip with perfect nails. The only downside was the experience during the fix. The technician seemed frustrated, didn't respond to my thank you, and abruptly turned off the blue light and walked away without acknowledgment. It felt a bit uncomfortable--especially since I had already paid extra for the initial service and had to come back. Overall, they made it right, and I appreciate the quality of the final result--just wish the customer experience during the correction matched it.

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5.3 mi
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I visited this salon for the first time, as a new resident of SD. The space was very clean and…read morebeautiful. The staff were friendly and welcoming. My pedicure experience was immaculate- I still dream about it! Lisa was very gentle, kind, and patient. The ambiance was so relaxing- I fell asleep. The work was very clean and done well. I recommended this spot to a friend and even my family members from out-of-town for when they come visit!

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