Alright let me get this out of the way - I think the reason this place has multiple bad reviews is mainly due to the regulars not being the biggest yelpers out there to even out the score. The real ones know what's up. Finding the right nail tech for you is like finding a boyfriend. Maybe harder in my opinion. You gotta find someone who does quality work that lasts, fits in your budget and fits what you need - do you like talking? Do you not? etc. That's where Becky comes in. Becky hooks it up. She's quiet and calm, and pays a lot attention to detail, doesn't rush me. I've been going to her for a while. Main reason is because she actually cares about my nails. I had acrylics for a long time - she noticed a weird spot on my nails and suggested I hold off on them, giving me gels instead. I came in again for dip powder, two of the corners on my natural nail were chipped, she fixed them for me with tips. This woman is top tier. I haven't tried anyone else here but I have no intentions of doing so. So as far as the negative reviews - they happen. But don't let that sway you when the shorties in south sac really know that this place gets fairly busy and don't care about yelp reviews. read more

Toenail infection, ignored and taken advantage of. Less than ok work, looks like I did it myself not in the good way read more

Got my chin/neck waxed and the result was awful and was only half finished. The waxing area was just a tiny closet with extremely unsanitary equipment that did not look like anything was cleaned between uses. The employee was using cut up rags from random discarded tshirts as wax strips and did not clean, exfoliate, or otherwise prep my skin beforehand whatsoever. This all resulted in my skin bleeding with several hairs still left over all over my face as well as multiple sections being completely untouched and still hairy. Horrible quality and a complete waste of money. Do not come here unless you want to get a skin infection. read more

First experience was great second experience terrible i came and was the only client they had i felt rushed during my appointment and let the nail lady know the acrylic needed to be thick they were apploed so thin just from me wiping a mirror two broke like just completely snapped , i called and let them know and they said come back the 22nd at 11am i get here and the owner tells me shes taking another customer before me and i would have to wait almost 20 minutes for another person to come and fix them just terrible service will not be back after this very disappointed with the owner and service read more

A J Nails - Broken nails only three days after new set - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

I hated my nails was done by one of the guys. It looked crappy but I wanted to give 4 stars to the lady who did my daughters nails. She is 11 and wanted nails like the photo here and the lady made it happen and added gems for free for her. read more

A J Nails - Butterfly nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Not a good experience. My regular nail tech is on vacation for a few weeks so I came here to get a quick mani/pedi to hold me over. Bad choice and I should've read the other reviews. $20 for a manicure and I could've done better myself. Pedicure was okay but barely a massage or foot scrub. Also, no place to dry your nails so you're leaving still wet. read more

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This place has just gone downhill and isn't worth it. Back to back crap pedicures and I have to just realize this place is trash and no longer worth patronizing. First of all they are not disinfecting things properly so the place is a cesspool of germs! I received the nail colors from the nail tech after she grabbed them directly from the hands of person next to me. No sanitizing nada. Second these people always seem to be in a rush which shows in their poor quality of work. The last two times I got a pedicure here the paint was HORRIBLE and the calming feeling of self care was overshadowed with me having to repeatedly explain to the staff aht aht I'm not paying for trash work. Please redo this toe that toe, etc only to be met with THEM being annoyed. IKYFL . Long story long don't waste your time or money to patronize this place! The quality of work, the price, the staff attitude when you politely ask them to redo their god awful work, the lack of proper sanitation....do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a proper and decent place that won't leave you disappointed. Oh and they try and play you and make you use the ATM their machine works. read more

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I come here so many time.. And this year. They have a cbd pedicure. Kim took her time and does a good job on my pedicure. Its the best of the best pedicure in town. read more

A J Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Bethany at AJ nails is the best by far. I found my new nail technician. I'm very happy with her. read more

A J Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

KENNY BROUGHT MY NAILS TO LIFE !!!!!!! I'm deff coming back. Best nail experience I've ever had !!! read more

A J Nails - Thank you Kenny!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I received great service at this nail shop. The place is clean and they are very sanitary. My nail tech had great communication and even talked to me vs just talking to the other employees. By far the best nail shop I have ever went to. read more

My mom went in for a pedi, lady did a horrible job. She took no more than 12min total didn't remove any of her cuticles, no massage and it wasn't a busy day at all place was empty painted her skin and said she didn't think they looked bad. 30$ pedi will no be coming back read more

A J Nails - Pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

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DO NOT GO HERE. I walked in randomly because I was getting threaded next door. Poor customer service, overpriced for the quality of work, no dryers for toe polish so you leave with wet polish. The guy who did my pedicure didn't seem knowledgeable. I was so unhappy with my experience here and I will never go back. read more

I can personally say I really like this place but I can also understand why it has low reviews. It all depends on the artist and how good your communication is with the artist. I've gone in and gotten my acrylics from different people and have specific people I would like to do my nails. I don't think it would be a problem for you to go in and see what they are working on and how their doing for you to judge them on your likes. I can definitely say I'll always be returning to this place. I personally love them and like it when the artist does what they want. Very beautiful work (make sure you include your budget if you're doing this.) any who yeah they rock. I don't feel like they get enough recognition due to bad reviews. Make sure you go ahead and make an appointment before Time if you don't want to wait, they are a busy place. It may not look busy if they say they are busy but you don't know how long or what treatments the clients have paid for as well. Hopefully you have the time and money to go ahead and pick your artist wisely :) btw the chairs massage you so good as your getting a pedi. Be aware that they will not perform miracles on your toes if they are messed up or not long enough. They are only painting and tending your toes with what is there to work with and the service you paid for. On the other hand they can remove your calluses, it's part of the VIP pedi! c: read more

A J Nails - The color they used - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Highly upset that I had to pay 45 for a gel pedicure that looks like this. Didn't notice until I got to my destination out of town that my big toe was so fucked up. It was bubbled up and the. Eventually formed to my toe to look like this. There is parts of my toes that have no polish. Or parts that have it all over my toes. My nails are just as fucked up not even in length or thickness. Polish on my fingers as well. read more

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Well let me start off with I waited for a moment than took a long time and when I finally did, the man that did my nails cut my finger and said oh sorry it's a new nail filing and I even showed him I was bleeding, well he super glued my cut together not once but twice and proceed and he didn't do a good job and getting my toes done was a mistake as well! I well I will not returning and definitely not recommend it to any one else also I will let everyone know the worst time I had spent on $120 to get cut and argue while getting my toes done wow good job guys need the training read more

$40 Special for full set, pedi, brow & upper lip wax!!! This deal is crazy considering the fact that a full set alone will run you $30. the only downfall to this place is that the customer service is lacking. Very little English was spoke, and the workers don't really interact with you whatsoever. But 4 stars for the services &pricing! ..and no, I'm not related to them hahaha read more

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This place gets a ZERO star from me. I had to click one star to post this review. The guy cut my toe, stating he didn't see under my nail! He thought he could put some ointment on it and keep going. No sir, I told him I am out! I had to ask him for a Band-Aid; he looked confused. DO NOT waste your time or money. My toe is throbbing right now. I may have to contact the Board of Health!!! read more

A J Nails - Don't do it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great nail saloon, very nice people and they were also able to follow the COVID guidelines.

Randomly walked in today and immediately should have know it would be disappointed by the way the speak to people when they walk in the door . Hurry up and wait , wait , and wait . If it wasn't for my friend desperately needing her nails done I would have left , but nope I suffered too . Rush job on my pedicure, messy paint job my 8 year old could have done better . So frustrating we think everybody works hard for our money , but this place shows NOT Everyone... read more

A J Nails - Horrible chairs not comfortable . As you can see from the pic they been wore out . Shouldn't be considered massage chair . Disappointed - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

The best nail salon in town, A J nails are very professional. It upscale nail salon that wouldn't want to go anywhere else in Sacramento, CA. read more

Two stars because they're nice and I'm very indecisive with colors, design, etc. But don't let this full set fool you! The paint is uneven, they look like they've grown out for half a week already with my natural nail showing, they left rigid edges, they're thick and a nail ALREADY broke. I only got this color changing set done yesterday! I went with two other women and they both weren't a fan of their uneven nails and uneven color either and their nails "fanned out towards the tips." That is NOT what they asked for and NEITHER IS THAT A CUTE LOOK SO DON'T DO IT lol. The man doing my sister's set nicked her fingers a couple of times so she had little cuts. During our visit, that man also had an attitude towards another customer and it just looked unprofessional. ‍ read more

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I wish it had zero stars. The Nail lady in the back does not know how to file it correctly! They charge so much and they use the cheapest nail polish ever. They also do a full set that is so thick. I would never come back also the workers there are so rude. I always tip but they don't even deserve a dime. read more

A J Nails - Horrible compared to my other nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is the best in Sacramento very nice staff , good quality in nails and very spacious . In the past they have had bad reviews but there's always room for improvement and I gave them a shot. My nail shape and size was great everything even . They do not rush you they are patient and they make sure your comfortable. I love this place and Kenny did my full set and pedicure .He also set up the chair for me because there is so many options even has heating pad for your message in the chair .Will be back.Thank you ! read more

They were rushing, And I didn't get the quality service.Also didn't I didn't get what I asked for.They don't clean there tools and I received toe fungus from the dirty tools. read more

Honestly they charge to much for poor work! Regular pedicure $25 Gel nail polish on toes $10 Gel polish on hand $10 Manicure $20 (nails trimed and no cuticles and no nails) Total of all the Shit I could have done at home $65 (smh, I pay this amout when I get full set including pedi) And then to top it off she was mess AF, She left gel polish all over my fingers and toes. And she layed the polish to thick. I will never be back. I guess this is just karma for cheating on my regular nail lady! read more

This rating is because the nail technician was very rough with my nails . I came in for a full set with powder & coffin shaped nails & a pedicure. Beginning of the second week of having my set my nail cracks & my natural nail which becomes infected & swollen. Not only did that occur but all of the nails were lumpy and lifting. read more

A J Nails - Right after I got them done yes they were attractive but they were lumpy & started to lift after just 4 days - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Trying to find a great nail technician is like trying to find your soul mate. You have to kiss a bunch of frogs before you find your Prince, or nail artist as the case may be. I have Lani take care of my fiberglass nails. But be warned, she is in high demand so make an appointment. Lee does a great pedi. If you can afford it, get the VIP pedi, totally worth it. Make sure you remember to tip, the service they provide isn't a hobby. read more

No stars horrible customer service never going again there is one lady her name is Becky she is awesome but the rest always On a rush I've went to get my nails numerous times because how close it is to my house but is not worth it I have went back twice the next day to get them fix and a older Asian male is so impatient not only I can't understand what he is saying he doesn't give you what you want I did my nails today paid forty and the gel is not shiny now I'm going tomorrow to another shop to get them repainted because I ll never go back there... Don't go don't spend your money on them not worth it ... read more

A J Nails - There supposed to be shiny and the glitter was not enough and he was said that's what you chose and I get frustrated I just left - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Not going back....ever again. I'm not sure how I went in for a full and ended up paying $25 for it? I didn't get anything special simple acrylic nails? And even when I asked for them to be cut down the said it was a $2 charge? Who charges anything to cut down nails? When doing your nails all they do it suggest other things for you to pay for & the lady that greets you when you first walk in is rude as hell, I get you work in the ghetto but it's not my fault this is the best you could do! My nails always came out slanted! So ugly! read more

A J Nails - I asked for my ring finger to be black glitter...nothing glittery about it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

So disappointed first of all the pedicure was over priced for there is be a million flies everywhere and it was hot as hell the pedicure was rushed... I couldn't wait to leave I was attacked by flies for a whole 30 mins read more

Jenny rocks! She is always consistent with the treatment of my hands. Very professional and such a sweet lady. I'm never disappointed with how she does my nails. If you go here ASK FOR JENNY! read more

A J Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

If I could put negative stars I would! 100$ for the crap job that I got. I'm so pissed off right now. My birthday is in a few days and decided to treat myself.. worst mistake ever!!! Worst pedicure and full set I've ever gotten, clearly did a crap job on my toes, and she says my real nails aren't right that's why some of my nails are longer or shorter or chunkier. Just stupid. Stay far away from this place. Ruined my whole birthday spirit. read more

A J Nails - Crappiest paint job ever, didn't even scrub the crust off, and yes that's dry blood so now I'm just waiting for the infection. - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I went to get my nails done about a week ago from one of the males at this place and I will never go back again they kept taking in customers that came in after me and my two cousins one lady made my cousin bleed & another male tech also did a bad job on my other cousins nails & my nails in the picture are suppose to be COFFIN smh if I could I'd give no stars read more

A J Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Garbage nail place fuck up my nails put the nail on my skin and toooo much powder people don't even have license are you their family half-assing job please read more

I've been wanting my nails down and my sister suggested this place. She was able to get an appointment for her, myself and our mom. I ending g up getting the dip, with a nail extension. They came out wonderful. Mia was wonderful, making sure I liked my color, the size, and keeping with what I wanted. I didn't catch who did my mom and sister but their nail came out gorgeous as well. I would definitely go back again. read more

I have been coming here off an on for years. Prices have been ok. Today went for a pedi and a full set. Normal price is about $60-80. Today i was way over charged. He said they are raising prices because everyone wants thier service. I think it is sad to overcharge and be greedy just because of the situation. I wont be going here anymore. Found another shop who isnt as greedy. read more

If I could give them no stars I would I went in and saw Linda thought everything was going well. No one else was there just all the other techs sitting watching tv. I ask for a full set and She starts doing my nails. I notice the acrylic has sparkles and didn't say anything she gets done and my thumb was all lumpy and the rest were uneven. I ask how much an she says $25 I ask why and she says she have me a full set of gel nails. I told her acrylic in the first place and the container she pulled out said ACRYLIC not gel. I asked her to fix my thumb and she just files real quick and says done. She did what she wanted I've never had someone give me sparkling acrylic nails when I asked for a plain full set!! They are liars and do a horrible job... Never go here!!!!! read more

A J Nails - That is not a shadow that is actual uneven acrylic!!! Looks horrible - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I felt my technician rushed my simple manicure. If you can't do a manicure, you have no business doing nails. read more

A J Nails - Horrible manicure. Nice colors. - Nail Salons Near Me - Sacramento, California

Worst customer service Male tech that did my pedicure was nice but did a horrible job and paint job. I asked him to fix some things and he did but quickly kicked me out spa chair and walked over to atm. He didn't offer a spot to have nails dry. Walked outside and looked down to horror. Male that did my nails was busy so dirty man that was outside smoking I said "excuse me can someone fix my nails"ge looked at me crazy and said "I am not going to do" and proceeded to sit down in pedicure chair to look at phone. No other employee offered to help so I interrupted original tech to fix. See uploaded pictures of 1st paint job and 2nd time was worse. Everyone rude as hell! Never again. Deserves 0 stars read more