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    NQ Nails & Spa

    3.9 (102 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - NQ Nails & Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Alicia D.

    This is the 2nd time I've tried this place out and I will not be back. The first time around was ok except that my apt was at 11am and I waited over an hour to be seen. Yesterday, I had Lina doing my nails and I cannot recall the gal who did my toes. The gal who did my toes was fine, Lina is a whole other topic. First off, she was rude. She got offended when I asked for a regular manicure instead of gel. I dont like gel. Never have. She kept asking why and I said I just dont like it. Then she started talking her native tongue and I could instantly tell she was talking bad. But that's not really bothers me. What bothers me is the rushing through my French manicure and it coming out so sloppily and bubbles in the polish in my nails and the fact she didnt clean up my cuticles as good. I still have a good amount of skin around my cuticles that she should have taken off but didnt, OH BUT ALSO THE FACT THE EVERY NAIL UNDERNEATH IS CUT! I couldnt feel it at first but later in the night as well as today underneath my nails hurt really bad. This is NOT ok. So...summary for Lina: nails done sloppily, french style not even in the design, bubbles in the job, didnt even get my entire nail with polish, cuts underneath all of my fingernails to the point warm water and soap hurts, cuticles still not cleaned up. Will I be back? No. No way in hell. ***Update: Day 3 of horrible nail work and it has bubbled and my French manic is completely peeling off on it's own! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

    jenn m.

    This is a new boutique nail spa that is across from Crevier BMW and next to the Hornblower. You have to park in a parking structure but they validate for the full amount and time there. The salon is very clean, warm and inviting. They have a little candy bar and offered coffee, tea, water and wine! The massage chairs are brand new and comfy. They have a wide selection of colors and brands. The 2 women working while I visited were very nice- Lina and Lynn. They were very nice and talkative. Lynn did a great job on my gel and Lina took great care of my fi I will definitely be coming back! This is the best salon in the area.

    Poorly finished pinkie nail
    Amanda D.

    They got us in on a walk in and we got dip manicures and gel pedicures. The dip was not done properly and I walked out with unfinished edges and dip stuck to parts of my hand still. My friend I was with had her nails filed down way too far and they scuffed up her cuticles twice and she was bleeding. Not the best nail experience I have had and will not be returning here for these services.

    Gel polish all over my cuticles :(  Cant imagine these will last long.
    Ashley M.

    2 stars is being generous... Came with my mom and sister, with groupons for a gel manicure, spa pedicure with sea salt scrub, hot stone massage and complimentary snacks and drinks. First off, there were no "snacks" and the "complimentary drink" was a teeny tiny (bathroom size) dixi cup of water....no joke. As for quality... My sister did not get lotion/massage on her arms during her manicure. I did not get the pumice stone scrub during my pedicure (standard with any pedicure and both my mom and sister got it). The hot stones were HOT (like scalding, fire HOT) and burned my leg. I have had hot stone massages before, they're great. Trust me when I said the stone was HOT. She had to cool it down in water before trying again...and then she only "massaged" my legs for just over 1 minute....total, not each. Worst part...my nail polish is all over my cuticles (see photos), which I'm sure means it will be peeling any day now. :( Professionalism... The employees were "ok" but spoke amongst themselves (probably about us), in their language, the entire time. Overall... Groupon Fail. 2 stars, only because my Moms mani/pedi seemed to be ok. I would definitely not recommend and we will never return.

    Mi S.

    Great customer service here..pricing and super clean interior! They did exactly what I want for my nails :) Highly suggest coming here for mani&pedi Love NQ nails &a spa!!! Customer for life

    Manicure by Lynn

    Sparkling clean modern salon, conveniently located on PCH in Newport Beach. The interior is beautiful, with floor to ceiling windows that allow an abundance of natural light, creating a bright yet calming ambiance. Their pedicure spas are the fancy high end ones that give you a legit back massage while you get your nails done. I walked in on a Monday morning for an acrylic fill and pedicure and was warmly greeted by the ladies working, who are just as friendly as they are talented. I was invited to pick my color from an impressive selection of neatly displayed OPI polishes, and then seated at one of the pedicure spas. Lynn began work on my acrylic fill, while another manicurist did my pedicure simultaneously. I explained that I was not happy with the nails I came in with (my previous manicure was a shaping disaster), and she understand exactly what I was referring to. Without any further direction, she shaped my nails to uniform stiletto/almond perfection. It was such a relief to be in the hands of someone as skilled as Lynn-I highly recommend her. The pedicure was also fantastic. I just got the basic service, which happened to include an amazing hot stone massage. The products that they use all smell nice and left my skin feeling soft and smooth. My total came to just $45. They accept all major credit cards, but prefer tips in cash. I look forward to returning.

    S W.

    Went in on a Groupon to get lashes for the first time ever. The girl was really sweet. I had an appoint and waited for 15 min. When the first eye was finished the tape was ripped off so abruptly it pulled up my under eye skin and gave me a hematoma... I yelped in pain and saw that it looked bruised right away and she said it could be an allergy to the glue. I said no it's definitely from the tape pulling it really hurt and asked she pull the tape off slowly for the other eye. The lashes are uneven and clumpy, one in the center of the eye and the other at the outside edge. I said I didn't think the eyes look even and when I asked if she could fix them to look more the same she said she would do it at my two week for my follow up. I feel like when someone is saying at the time of service they want it fixed it should be done then... not told to wait two weeks. She wasn't rude by any means just dismissive. Since I do modeling it is really a bummer when that's part of my income. The lashes are not even and give one the appearance of being misshapen. But also one of the clumps has a jagged edge and scrapes my corner lid when I blink and it's really uncomfortable. I will not be returning for my free two week follow up as part of my groupon, or ever. UPDATE: 4 days later I had to have the lashes professionally removed. The lash salon (not a nail salon person) was appalled that someone who was certified in this area would have done such a terrible job. The lashes were glued in large clumps to my skin on my eyelid and lashes, which is what was making it uncomfortable and difficult to sleep. I had a thick line of hard plastic glued to my lids which was starting to separate and create drooping and hard edges stabbing. Unfortunately about half of my natural lashes came off with the extensions. The lady who did my lashes I believe is named Michelle. Michelle, if you see this please do not continue to do lashes. Also I still have a blood blister under my eye lid from ripping the adhesive so quickly. I have no lashes left, what looks like a black eye and had to pay to remove them. NEGATIVE STARS FOR THIS PLACE

    Foreva ..

    Lynn is my go to nail technician. She does a really great job, fun to talk to, and takes her time to make my nails look perfect. Thank you for your amazing quality of work.

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