Showed the woman my reference photo and she said she could do it. I told her I wanted the shape similar to the reference photo, if not more square - she made my nails all different levels of rounded-ness and a couple are more stiletto-almond shaped. The lengths also vary, as she didn't take a second to measure any of them against one another or anything. I got these done on Feb 5th and don't like to leave negative reviews but everyday since then I have been wanting to peel my nails off. They were noticeably "off" immediately after leaving the salon and looked grown out already. I haven't gotten my nails done in years so I thought I was overthinking in the salon, also the manicurist was obviously in a bad mood and was rushing and I didn't want to be annoying. Next time I get my nails done I will speak up for myself, though. Unfortunately won't be coming back to this spot, as even my sister upon seeing the nails immediately after asked why I didn't "go somewhere nice" :( Saw many reviews and ads for this spot so I thought I could trust them but my hands feel so gross to me now and I can't wait to get them fixed. read more

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Everything was amazing! Tiffany was great and they have an awesome selection of colors and styles. Super nice and the matcha latte I had was really good (and I'm picky). Ill keep coming back! read more

I've been here a few times with my friends and mom. It's a very relaxed environment. The quality of work is excellent. The techs are so friendly and kind. The price point is perfect. Highly recommend this shop! read more

I took my granddaughter here for her first pedicure. They treated both of us with care and our toes have never looked better! We'll be back!

The service was great, I got my toes and fingers done for 160, they were very thorough with how the prepped and painted my nails. Only thing I would say is I gave them a design and I guess they couldn't do one of the designs on one nail and they decided to just change the design completely instead of telling me or asking me what I wanted or if I could choose another design, which I would have been happy to do. If you can't do something just let me know and I'll change it, but other than that my experience was great. They have beverage choices and affordable nail prices! Very cute atmosphere and staffing. read more

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Got my nails done here. Not even a couple of days later did one of my nails crack SMH read more

Ugly Duck Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

great service, workers are super nice. wasn't too busy when i went and i got a pedicure with pink french tips. i'll definitely be back!

I've been here a few times and I would go monthly but the prices have drastically changed. Gel used to be $35 then it was $55 and now I was told it is $80 so I left before getting any service done. I showed the manager that I only needed Gel no manicure and was still told it was $80. read more

they're small place but you get treated right away, usually wait time can be 5-10 varying on the day. i had my nails done twice here by Matt and he's incredible . i always do full set of short nails and the cost is $60 minimum which is affordable! i recommend this place if you're looking for something plain, simple or intermediate designs. 9/10 for the place, environment and quality read more

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Service was excellent and punctual. Atmosphere was clean and welcoming . Asked for acrylic nails with French manicure and that is what I received . read more

Brandon always does a phenomenal job! Exactly what I ask for and in a timely manner. I love that they open earlier than most places. read more

Ugly Duck Nail Spa - Fall nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I came to the nail salon today for pedicure and manicure. I requested Jennie to do my nails and my toes. She is so nice and taking her time. She also pay attention to detail. She cut my cut my cuticles very clean. She is also cute and make me feel so happy. She made my day. I love her so much. I will see her next week before holiday. Highly recommended come here for pedicure. read more

Such a great experience! No wait when I got there, and my nails came out perfect--great shape, perfect length, and not thick at all for acrylics. Brandon did an awesome job! Definitely found my new nail spot. read more

Was able to be seated right away on a Saturday afternoon. Lisa did a nice basic pedicure, although my toenails are not exactly even. Michael then did the dip on my fingernails. In my experience, this was not the best dip. He used the rough bit on the dremel tool instead of the fine one that othet salons usually use. He also only dipped in the color 2.75 time (one full color dip, one 3/4 of the nail, then another full dip) where othet salons typically do 3-4 full. The shape is what I asked for, extra rounded square, but there was no thin filing done under the nail so I am still picking out bits that were stuck to my skin (my nails were really short). Also, a day later I am noticing not a very tapered filing on the sides either. This place is great for a thirty buck basic pedicure. Make an appointment though - even though I was able to sit down right away, several walkins after me had to wait as the clients kept flowing in. read more

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this is my go-to place for nails because they always do a phenomenal job and have amazing customer service! brandon always does amazing full sets for me with beautiful detail! sonny provides great pedicures and always does a perfect french tip! ask for brandon for hands and sonny for feet:) read more

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WORST EXPERIENCE AT A NAIL SALON EVER! I went in as a new customer and got a gel pedicure. When I left I noticed the polish job wasn't good and there was many air bubbles and bumps in the polish, but I was going to just leave it alone and not go through the hassle of coming back in until a day later the gel polish cracked. I paid extra for gel for it to last! So I came back in and asked only for the big toe to be redone. The manager looked at my toes and saw for himself the horrible job that was done and offered to re paint all of the toes because of the awful paint job. To fix the crack, he put acrylic only on one big toe. Now my big toes looked uneven because one had acrylic and one did not! I asked him to put it on both to even then out and he said he'd charge me! So I told him to just do acrylic on the one big toe. Then the next day after I left the gel polish cracked AGAIN on the big toe without the acrylic. I came in a second time to have the big toe with the cracked gel fixed and the manager started arguing with me! An employee already begun to take off the cracked gel polish and was going to put the acrylic on my big toe but told me AFTER she already removed the gel polish that she would have to charge me to fix it! Then I said it's ok just do it without the acrylic and the manage started yelling at me and told me to "get out"!! The manager is a man and he is RUDE and provides awful customer service! The sign on their door that says "we will happily fix any issues with gel services" is a LIE! Never come to this nail salon. This is how they let me walk out! With my toes looking like this! read more

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Went for the first time today for a manicure + pedicure & was sooooo happy with how they turned out & the overall experience . Everyone was super nice and Brandon is who did my nails & he did sooo good!! He also did my toes & they came out super cute. I will definitely be coming back, & they have cute girly decorations inside that rlly set the vibe read more

Ugly Duck Nail Spa - Coffin black french tip - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

long wait time they don't speak english they don't ask how you want the service done, poor communication, no desire to provide best service.

The staff is super nice and welcoming!!! The place is clean and comforting/calm. The nails were done amazingly and my nails or cuticles weren't hurt in the process of getting my nails done. I got SNS dip powder in almond shape done (originally $40) but I got the French tip that added $35 onto my total (total was $75) just for my manicure. AMAZING PLACE! Recommend for good prices, amazing work, and lovely staff! Shoutout to Michael being so amazing with the nails' read more

Ugly Duck Nail Spa - SNS dip powder with fake tips in an almond shape = $75 - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had a great experience with Brandon! He's very particular on his work and I really appreciate his attention to detail. I'll definitely be coming back!! read more

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So they actually have new owners since Tiffany & Stephen left & absolutely love love Lisa & Richard!! I just hope they stay bc I love the way they treat their customers & the way they do nails. Keep up the good work ! read more

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I made an appointment online for a manicure and pedicure, when I showed up for my appointment there was a sign on the door that said they are closed for a family emergency. No one tried to contact me to let me know that they were closed and would not be able to take my appointment. When I called them they answered immediately so they clearly had the time to at least call and let me know before I drove all the way here at the time of my appointment. The light up signs in the window were on making it look like the business was open. read more

Went in for a quick pedicure, and I had an older gentleman do my nails. He poked me with the cuticle cutters and tried to do the same spot until I told him "please don't do that." Then got regular nail polish and he's not very good about polishing nails, polish was lumpy and not smoothed out on toes. He didn't file the nails very well either. Big toes were crooked with sharp edges. Would not recommend going there. read more

I showed them a picture of what i wanted and they did just that. Great service. I also only waited like 5 minutes before someone started doing my nails. It was so cute in there as well. Had a very cute back wall with flowers. read more

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Great service, and very attentive. It was exactly what I asked for and it took less than 1 hr! read more

Ugly Duck Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Made a appointment based on reviews. Saw Lisa for a pedicure and got a manicure and was pleasantly surprised. Drinks offered while you wait. Would recommend. Please give them a try. read more

The staff were nice. The manicure looked good and it was less expensive than other salons. It is a you get what pay for situation- I don't think they sanitize equipment and the place was messy. read more

It was my first time here today and it did not disappoint!! Read some reviews before coming in just to make sure and they were correct. Micheal was the absolute best and free handed my nail designs (that aren't easy). I will definitely be coming back!!! read more

Ugly Duck Nail Spa - Full set - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

TLDR: trust the process and the people they know what they're doing! I'm not one to get my nails done often. I was a little nervous coming here especially after the last nail place I went to really botched up my nail shape and French tips. I decided to come to Ugly Duck Nail Spa after reviewing some nail designs posted on their Instagram. Going in I didn't know what to expect or to get. After making my appointment and showing up, one of the technicians asked me what I wanted and all I showed them was this reference picture. The guy who greeted me sat me down with Michael. Michael was absolutely fabulous! He took a few looks at the design and swiftly went to work. Mind you I never got acrylic before (usually a gel or dip type of girl) but Michael's technique and skill have changed my mind. At each step of the process, Michael was always asking my opinion to see if he needed to adjust anything and giving me tips on what he think would look better for me. After talking everything through and adjusting the original inspo pic to my preference, he came up with a great design. I love how these turned out and would definitely recommend this place to anyone. It's a smaller shop but it's clean and the staff are friendly! My complaint is that I do have a few cuts on 3 fingers where he cut too much off my cuticle. No bleeding but cuts non the less. For anyone curious to what I got it was a full set for $75 before tip. read more

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These people are no slouches. They do the job and do it well. This is the only place I use now for pedicure.

Love this place, small shop but great customer's services. My nail shapes look perfect read more

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Amazing place to get nails and pedicures done. This place just change their ownership and they are completely different now. I got my nails done by the young girl sit in front her name is Tiffany and it was bomb. Also got a deluxe pedicure done by Steven and he did perfectly. Definitely gonna come back. Highly recommended . read more

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Love the way that everyone makes sure you are doing okay while you are there. Richard does some amazing designs and Lisa and Sarah really know how to make your nails look natural. I recommend going to this nail salon, everyone time I have gone I have not left disappointed. read more

Came here with my sister to treat ourselves and after stopping at two nail salons before coming to Ugly Duck Nail Spa and we are glad we stopped here. Staff is very friendly, welcoming and ask questions. Pricing is okay. Honestly didn't get exactly what I wanted but I'm not really picky when it comes to my nails. Getting my nails done is like a once every couple of years type thing for me. I would definitely come here again I'd just get something more basic. read more

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I love it here!!! The owners are so kind and caring. My mom and I are loyal to this place and they always handle our nails with care and are super sanitary! read more

Went to get my acrylic nail set removed. Environment was shitty. Got a employee sleeping on the massage chair and the guy doing my nails playing on his phone. Also it hurt so bad and took way too long. Nail removal shouldnt take 30 mins. Recommend going down street to Kimmys nails. Not coming back. read more

Absolutely would recommend to anyone. Felt right at home and if I lived here, I would make this my regular nail salon.

I finally found a place that has reasonable prices with great service! My issue with other places is that my manicures wouldn't last but 1-2 weeks. Now they last 4+. It's also so close to home for me so that's a plus as well. The staff is super friendly. read more

Lisa and Richard are great! Always take their time and do a wonderful job with nails.

I love this place! This is my first time coming here and the service was amazing! I got an acrylic full set with a gel top coat and it was awesome. My nails have never looked this good! Richard was extremely kind and he did an amazing job. Marco was great company too! I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area read more