Close to work and convenient appointments. Plus, they do a great job. Thanks for my ombré nails that will go perfectly with the multiple traditional Indian dresses I'll be wearing at an upcoming wedding. read more

Nails Galore - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Customer service is horrible!!! I honestly don't know how this place has a 4 star review on yelp. I've been here on numerous occasions mostly because it's one of the few nails salons open after 5pm. Their work is simply ok nothing special but their customer service is beyond out of line. I will no longer be visiting this nail salon. I can deal with the unfriendly faces and unwelcoming hellos but I draw the line at tossing a receipt at a customer. read more

Helen is so wonderful! My long time nails place changed owners so I had to find a new spot. She was so quick and worked with expertise. I am definitely going back. Call for an appointment if you want to see her. read more

Nails Galore - Love my stiletto nails! Thanks Helen! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Nails peeled after a day. It wasn't a busy day and they just rushed to do my nails. I had to get them redone at another place within 5 days!

Quality, Quick, and Easy! Visiting with the BFF to our states capitol and was in dyer need of getting the toes done before a show at the Memorial convention center. Easy - located a block and a half from our hotel (Sheraton grand) Quick - 2 pedicures completed in one hour !!! Quality - Beautiful! Thanks Helen! read more

Love the nails, I got them done on my lunch break so I didn't have much time. They were fast but because I was in a rush one side of my nail is missing some polish on the said but it's hard to notice. If I had gave them more time I think it would have been prefect read more

Nails Galore - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've been going here for a few months now. They are fast and efficient, making a lunch break manicure totally possible. Helen is a pro and suggested I try rounded nails instead of squared like I've had my whole life. I know it sounds silly, but changing the shape of my nails was a big deal for me! And, you know what? I love it. She was right when she said it would make my nails seem longer and fingers slimmer. I'd give them a 5-star review, but the gel manicure doesn't include the lotion and massage that other places do. But then if it were included, the manicure would take a lot longer. read more

Nails Galore - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love Nails Galore! Prices are very reasonable, the girls there are fantastic. I get my nails done with Helen, she is fast and amazing! Right around the corner from my job! read more

Terrible service! I heard this place was terrible and wanted to find out for myself! Simple eyebrow wax- awful job Nails- awful job. Not sure how she is still in business. read more

I came here because they have great reviews on yelp. I booked Helen because lots of people like her. I had horrible customer service. Helen overbooked her clients and rushed on my pedicure. It was not clean work! She said my color (red) selection was ugly and that I must be a waitress because of the color I chose. This was all said in Vietnamese. The funny thing is I understood every single word she said about me but she didn't realize that. Helen mistakenly cut too much of my toe nail and made it crooked, but blamed my nail was chipped already. My toe nail was not chipped before my pedicure. Typical excuse...I asked her to put acrylic on it and she wasn't happy because it required more time. I gave her feedback as I checked out and she was very shocked that I'm Vietnamese and understood everything she said. Helen sounds nicer and is more pleasant on yelp than in person. It's not fair that I paid for her inability to book her clients properly. She shouldn't rush on my pedicure and became unhappy as I requested her to correct her mistake. I hope this review is helpful for you. I hope no one has to feel this way when paying for relaxation. Unfortunately, it was definitely not a relaxing experience for me. I will definitely not visit this nail shop again. read more

Helen has been keeping my nails and eyebrows on point for over 10 years. Nails Galore is most definitely the place to go to especially in Downtown. Best to call ahead and make an appointment they do accept walk ins but rather be safe than sorry. read more

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Stopped by during a work trip and needed to get a mani/pedi badly before I hit the road back home. The salon was able to take me in right after my conference and provide a super clean, precise shellac mani and great pedi. A little extra massage won't hurt but I can't be too picky! read more

I only went here because it's close to my work and I didn't have any choices unless I wanted to drive but we all know parking downtown is not easy. First few times I went, the 2 main girls were very rude. Finally I got someone named Christine who was very sweet, but she didn't stay long. I went a couple more times and just knew not to take it personal how they treated me. This last visit was my last straw though. I had been getting get manicures for almost a year (not regularly but probably 10 times), and they never seemed to last long. I didn't complain because they do the manicure so quick, it's to be expected because they don't keep my nails under the light very long. I liked that I could run over there on my lunch break without being an hour long. This last manicure, within 3 days started chipping. I made it back over on the 6th day and 3 of my nails were so bad. I asked if they would do a whole new manicure for discount because if I only fixed the three, within a week all the rest would need to be re-done. Helen said she would only take off $5 and I was not satisfied so I asked to just fix the 3. She became soooo disgruntled, more rude than ever. I was trying to match the color and she wouldn't wait, she literally didn't file or anything...just painted them and shoved me out the door. This is the first time ever I haven't tipped, but I was so annoyed!!! Will not be going back again!!! read more

I went to this nail salon twice for gel manicure, both times they cut my cuticles too much which resulted in my cuticles bleeding . never coming back . read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Even my boyfriend loves coming here with me and getting a pedi every week. Had the worst experience prior to this one. But they really do an excellent job with everything! read more

OK it's 7 years later and I just want to confirm that I still go only to Helen, and the only times I am unhappy are the times when I ask for something new or different and go against her advice. I also think they are very competitive, especially when it comes to the Gel Manicure. read more

Every person who has done my nails there has done an awesome job. Try to call for an appointment, even if it's a busy lunch hour and you're getting a gel manicure you will be out of there in 30 minutes. If you don't have an appointment you might be waiting there for a while. The gel manicure is awesome. I need it because I do a lot of yardwork and regular manicures don't even stand a chance. I went three weeks with the first one and it didn't even start peeling, my nails had just grown out enough to the point where I needed to get another appointment. Right now I'm going on my second week of the gel manicure and it looks just as good as it did on the first day. read more

On my first visit I called for a pedicure and they told me I needed to make an appointment, but when I arrived they had two clients already (there are only two manicurists). So they must have taken two walk ins anyway. I felt like they rushed through my pedicure while the other woman waited to get her toes painted and then I had to wait forever to pay and leave while they finished her. I understand the language barrier, but the total non-verbal communication style these ladies use is off-putting. I had never had a pedicure before visiting this place, so you can imagine my confusion when they simply point at a wall (indicating I should choose from the selection of dusty nail polishes), tap on my foot (to let me know I should lift it), and point at a chair to wait while it dries. (No clue I was supposed to put my feet under the light. Hence my appreciation of verbal communication.) On my first visit the horrible massage chair was actually hurting me, but since I don't know the hand signal for "this thing is annoying me," I suffered in silence. On my second visit I was taken care of right away, but both technicians did a really sloppy job. I see all the good reviews, maybe I'm not getting the good pedi because I'm not one of their regulars? I went back a second time because I do like having someone else clean up my cuticles and this is the only place within walking distance, but I'm paying $25 to go home and repaint my nails because they look like a child did them. If I ever do go back I will just tell them not to bother painting my toes since it's a waste of time, or else bring a translator. read more

I love Helen. She listens to exactly what I want, doesn't pressure me to order 14 other services I don't need, and has me in and out of her shop in no time. The manicures and acrylics I've gotten have been top-notch, and her location is awesome. The salon is clean and bright. She does take walk-ins, however, I recommend calling to make an appointment as she is quite the popular little nail-maker. read more

I hate giving bad reviews because I want to be nice. But I don't know if this can be helped. My bridal party booked an appointment to have our nails done (5 people) the day before my wedding. When we showed up to the appointment, we were told that they were busy and couldn't accomodate us. When we explained that we had an appointment, she said, "your appointment is for the 30th, which is tomorrow". When I responded that today was the 30th, she just looked at us. There were only 2 other customers in the salon, but she didn't offer any alternatives or tried to solve the problem, only saying again that they were busy. She did not even apologize for making the mistake. Instead, they lost business on 5 people. Because of the unprofessionalism, I had to scramble to find another nail salon which could accomodate so many people on short notice. One of my bridesmaids ended up not being able to have her nails done, and the entire bridal party was very late to the rehearsal dinner later that night. Luckily it did not impact the big day at all but it did not help to have to deal with the stress. read more

Walked in no one said anything to me. No one asked if I needed any help. Nothing. All the women working there even looked up at me still said nothing. So I left. Took my business somewhere else. read more

Recently visited this nail salon based on reviews and ratings. After going and receiving one of the worse services I have ever had in my 15 year history of getting my nails done, I will never go back. I requested pricing over the phone for Fiberglas nails and was told $26. When I walked in, I waited about 30 minutes for someone to tend to me. There was only one other person there getting a wax and two other staff. I guess they were on an important break. Once I started my service, she asked me how long I wanted my nails and I wanted them kinda long and she then proceeds to tell me that that would be extra. I was appalled by that since I have never ever experienced that at any other nail salon I had ever been to in sacramento. I told her that was ridiculous and said that wasn't what she said on the phone. She then shows me how long $26 would get me which was pretty short and I'm like no way I'm not 14 years old. She said she'll charge me $26 since that's what she said on the phone. So after she puts the product on, she's shaping them and all the stuff. She puts the paints them and asks how do I like them. I'm looking at every angle, the shaping was the worse, they lacked the natural nail curve they usually build with the product and the filing wasn't that great of a job either. So I told her she did the worst job and told her now I have to back to work thanks. Never will go here again! read more

This spot is conveniently located downtown Sacramento. It's small and clean and they have a nice variety of colors including an array of colors for gel nails. I loved that they didn't push upselling. The nail tech did a decent job. She was short on the massage and only rubbed my hands for about a minute. I've never had such a short massage and have always gotten my arms rubbed too, but when it came to price, this place was a couple dollars less than what I'm used to. I was in and out without feeling rushed. read more

The salon was close to where I was staying. I was able to get in quickly. The salon was nice, service very friendly, price is reasonable, my mani pedi was done in a spa chair. My manicurist was quick and detailed. read more

Ouch! I don't consider myself to have tender toes... but omg that was painful.

Always a Great Job I have been getting my nails done here for about 4 years. Helen does a great job. My artificial nails can last from 2-4 weeks and never lift. She does great work read more

This place is great especially for lunch break manicures. Great selection of gel colors, done under an hour, and typically last the full two weeks. They accept walk in but I call to ensure I don't have to wait especially during lunch hours and Fridays. Friendly service but not big on conversation which I appreciate since I get my nails done as a break away from work. Definitely recommend and will continue to return. read more

They used a dremel on my natural nails to remove my cuticles! I have very healthy long strong nails and now I have a dip at the base where the nail has grown out and where she used the dremel. NEVER AGAIN! Gonna take a 3 months for that ridge to grow out. I WILL NEVER GO BACK! read more

Took time on my pedi and convinced me to do the gel. I love it! Good mani as well, switching up the color because I decided it wasn't dark enough after starting with the first one. No hand massage or would have gone 5 stars. Great little find as I was passing by! read more

No major complaints here! I needed to kill some time and I needed a quick pedicure done by someone professional and that's what I received! Loosing one star due to some odd looks I was given by the person giving me my pedicure. read more

Very accommodating but did not cover entire nail with polish. However, it's not too noticeable and I would go again.

It was empty and they said to come back in two hours. Understaffed? I think so. Plus I think they weren't a fan of my floral leggings. No more. read more

They really do a great job with my dry, brittle nails. A word of caution - make an appointment or prepare to wait. Also, take a friend or some music if you don't want to be bored. Otherwise, no complaints. It's close to my work and I can almost always get in on the same day. read more

Helen is amazing!!! I came at opening as a walk in and she was able to fit me in. She is super sweet. Price was awesome and nails came out amazing. I will definitely keep her as my regular shop. read more

A friend of mine comes here, and I was really excited to try it because her gel manicures always look perfect when I see her, she has also spoken very highly of this place. I really think I got this woman on a bad day-which sucks, because I have nothing else to go off. I tried to come a couple weeks ago and she was busy, so this time I called in the morning for an appt. I came early to soak-off the polish I had on to help her get started early. She barely spoke to me the entire time. She seemed irritated I was there. It was really uncomfortable. I do hair, and it's rare I actually get a chance to be served myself, I'm always serving others, so it's a real bummer when the person isn't even grateful you're there. She never asked how long or short I wanted my toes or fingers, or asked if what she did was ok. I looked at my toes at one point to make sure they were the length I wanted and she asked "what's wrong?" She didn't explain anything or direct me in any way. She did manage to have the energy to speak to her colleague. My toes look good, massage was good. The hands are a different story. She went to clean up the skin around my nails with polish remover and instead just took a layer off all the way around my nail, and on the tip of some of them. I think if she'd just left it alone after she polished it, they would have been fine. Her painting was very neat, so I don't know why she did that. Now they look uneven, there is one coat some places, 2 coats others. She also told me I cut my nails too short. I had actually cut them the length I wanted them the night before because the last person who did them made them a weird shape and I just wanted to make it as easy as possible. She ended up filing them all the way down instead of just smoothing the edges. Had she asked me before she started maybe this wouldn't have happened. Also, no lotion, or cuticle oil, and definitely not a massage on the hands or arms. I was going to call to have her re-do them, but I feel like she was already so annoyed by me coming in to pay her money for services that I'm not sure I want to bother. Plus a re-polish of gel is basically doing the whole thing over. I'm too busy to even go back for a few days. This was my time I had to get the service done. Bummer. read more

I scheduled an appointment for a pedicure yesterday for after work. I got there early and they took me right away. I have very weird and difficult nails and the gal was fabulous!! It had been a while since I'd had one and she was very meticulous about making sure she got everything. The massage was great, not too rough like some places do. They have great massaging chairs that are super relaxing. I will definitely be going back...and SOON! read more

Extremely rude. All the stations were filled, which is fine, because I would have waited. The lady asked me what I wanted, then cut me off and said "we don't have time". read more

they are honestly the sweetest people! i got an acrylic fill and a pedicure and both turned out amazing. i have no complaints! if you are in the sacramento area i highly recommend them!! read more

Nails Galore - my nails and toes!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Helen does an awesome job with nails that last. Location is extra convenient for downtown workers. Walk over and get nails done on your lunch hour. read more

They have a huge selection of gel colors here, however, if you want acrylic, they insist that you have gel polish over the acrylic, which cost $10 more. I feel that Helen, (the owner) can be pushy and not always very nice. What I do like about this salon is that the manicurist are very fast. It's one of the more expensive salons, with no perks to go with the expense. They don't even give you a quick massage. read more