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    Ara Spa

    4.0 (273 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Ara Spa

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    French tips

    Very sweet girl with a bear sweater on took me for a walk in and gave me the perfect thick, square french tips I love !! Super quick too :)

    day after my appointment

    Jenny killed it! This was my first time getting a full set done and it was an absolutely amazing experience. The ladies were very friendly and kind, and after showing Jenny my nail inspo she was very transparent with what she thought would looked good and made sure that I liked the colors/design. I really loved how she was careful to fix mistakes and checked in with me during the whole process. I had so much fun with Jenny and the ladies at Ara Spa and will definitely be visiting again soon! Much love to the ladies at Ara!

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    Amazing salon, I've been getting my nails done from Jenny for over a year now, and her work is absolutely amazing. She always takes her time and makes sure everything is perfect and that I'm happy with how it looks. The quality is also outstanding and my nails last me over 9 weeks each time without any problems! Genuinely couldn't recommend enough, I always walk out of the salon happy with my nails. I definitely definitely recommend!!

    I got a manicure today and had my nails cut. The nail tech cut double the length she showed me off. My nails have never been this short in my entire life even when I actively bit them. I left the nail salon crying. I went in with very long natural nails and they are cut below my fingertips now. I have never not given a tip for a service until this. The pink nails are from today and the french tip are before having them before the damage done.

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    harmonytuna

    I've gone to a few nail salons in Davis, this one never disappoints. They can do simple nails and even complex designs. The service is consistently good, the ladies are always friendly! Such a relaxing place to get your nails done and reasonably priced.

    my nail after she cut it so badly.

    never come here. i got my acrylics removed and the lady cut me so bad and i was still forced to paid for the service. she used a fake nail under my acrylics to remove them and it cut through my nail until you could see the skin underneath. absolutely never ever come here i cannot say that enough. this establishment is a joke to say the least. you cannot just destroy your clients nail like this and make them pay for the service. only after she cut my nail did she soak off the rest. ara nail spa needs different workers, management, or whatever it is that causes them to run their business this way. 0 stars.

    Jenny at Ara Spa in Davis is by far the most talented and kindest nail tech I have ever had. Every time I come in she is very welcoming and happy to see me. She is great when booking appointments and is super accommodating. She never fails to make my nails look BEAUTIFUL and does a great job giving you what you want. She takes her time and is very attentive in her skill. 10/10 Recommend!!!

    Lala R.

    I thought I would never find a good nail salon in Davis but I was wrong! Jenny slayed my nails! She is a true artist and was very kind and attentive through out the whole process, she didn't rush and even offered me to come back in if the paint chipped for free of cost.!! Thanks Jenny !

    Giselle G.

    Let me put you on Jenny: she does not play about nails, she came to slay! Van Gogh who? Jenny will execute your vision every single time and beyond. My nails have never lasted more than a week anywhere else, but with Jenny these nails last me weeks without a single chip. Go! 10/10

    This is definitely one of the best nail places I've been too! I tried San Francisco and East Bay but it was only decent service. I had a regular in LA and I thought that was good but my recent nail experiences from here have changed my standard for quality! Jenny is so kind, quick, and accommodating! She does great nail designs and even improves the inspo I show her! I'm really picky about the shape but she always reassures me it will be what I want. I always go for narrow almond but since my nail is kinda fragile right now, it has to be a little thicker. My nails are really thin right now and she chooses the best option for my nail health and it's definitely stronger. Will definitely be coming back whenever I can!

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    Absolutely loved my experience here! The salon itself is super clean and relaxing, but what really made it amazing was Jenny. She's seriously the sweetest so kind, so patient, and incredibly precise with her work. You can tell she really cares about the details, but somehow still finished everything quickly without rushing. I left with exactly what I wanted and couldn't stop staring at my nails after. Definitely coming back and definitely asking for Jenny again!

    I got lucky and was able to book with Jenny the same day I called the salon. After reading other reviews, they recommended booking her in advance! Jenny was super sweet and really committed to recreating the design that I wanted and she was spot on. I'm so in love with how it came out! I usually drive all the way to Vallejo but I'm so happy I found a nail tech closer to me!

    cherry nail design!  so happy with how it turned out :) $80 highly recommend this place!

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    Jenny did my nails a couple of days ago and I could not be happier. She is the best!!!

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    Came in with roommates as a walk in and were sat down very quickly! Hallen was amazing, very efficient and clean. Highly recommend!

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    literally the best experience i've ever had, if you're a normal person you will love this

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    Ask the Community - Ara Spa

    Can you guys do gelX instead of acrylics?

    Yes we can

    Do you do powder dip manicure? How much is it?

    Yes we do, and powder dip in the real nail is $50

    Do you do jelly nails?

    Yes, we do all.

    Can you do a gold chrome French gel manicure?

    Yes we can..please provide us the sample if possible. Thanks

    Do you have dip powder and if so how much for dip with chrome on top?

    Yes we do and the price for dip with chrome on top will &50+..

    What is the price for gel (hands)?

    Sorry for the late response..For the Gel Mani will be $35..For more info please visit our website: www.araspadavis.com. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you

    How much is it for short acrylic toenails?

    It's $55

    What are prices for pedicures and what does it include?

    Hi, sorry for late response. We just come back from Vacation. The price for Pedi is $30. This is basic pedicure which include hot stone and 5 mins foot massage.

    How much is the Manicure for Students? What does this package deal include?

    thank you for your message, so the basic Mani for Student from $18 up, if you want to add additional services , like special caculus, lemon sugar Scrub, lemon mask/ choice of lemon oil...ect  prives will be add in depend what you pick.… Read more

    Does the mani and pedi for student include high school students or just college students?

    Including high school student as well

    How much for a basic pedicure?

    So sorry for late response. We charge $29 for basic pedi.

    How much is a regular gel manicure?

    Sorry for late response. It's $45 for gel manicure.

    Do you have anyone who can fix a bad toe nail?

    Sorry for late response. Yes we do , please stop by then we go from there..

    How much is an acrylic full set?

    It is now $45

    How much is it for a regular pedicure and a gel manicure?

    Pedicure $25 gel $25

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    Review Highlights - Ara Spa

    I had so much fun with Jenny and the ladies at Ara Spa and will definitely be visiting again soon!

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    Very friendly environment. No frills no fuss. I walked right in for a broken nail repair and they…read more helped me right away. Heidi did a great job!

    I usually don't leave bad reviews, but this experience was honestly awful and I'm still upset…read morethinking about it. I've been to this salon a few times before for simple pedicures. The work was always rough, but it was cheap, so I ignored it. This time I wanted both my hands and feet done before a weekend trip to LA, and I specifically chose a very simple polka dot design because I already knew not to expect good hand-drawn art here. Things started going wrong immediately. While I was getting my pedicure, the woman doing my nails came over and started gluing on nail tips while literally standing beside me. Because of the angle she was working from, the nail shapes were completely crooked. She didn't even cure them properly with the lamp at that point. Then I looked at my toes after the pedicure and was shocked. I still had an old extension left on one of my big toenails from a previous set, and instead of properly removing it first, they just painted and worked over it. One side had already come off because I removed it myself earlier, while the other side was still attached. Instead of removing the remaining extension and fixing it properly, they just painted over everything. The lengths didn't even match between the two toes. There were visible flaws everywhere. The manicure experience was even worse. The technician kept making me cure my nails under the UV lamp nonstop for over 20 minutes, basically one hand constantly under the light. When I got home that night, my nail beds were hurting badly. Typing, touching my phone screen, or putting pressure on my fingers was painful. It genuinely felt like my fingers had been burned from overexposure. On top of that, the attitude was terrible. At one point she messed up an entire row of polka dots, and when I politely asked her to redo it, she looked visibly annoyed. She didn't even clean it properly before painting over it again. As more customers came in, you could clearly feel the rush and impatience. She just wanted to finish as quickly as possible regardless of quality. I'm not someone with extremely high standards. I only expected basic nail shaping and clean work. Instead, the nail shape looked terrible, there was no structure or apex at all, and the final result honestly looked worse than if I had done nothing. The quality, the carelessness, and the attitude were unacceptable. I ended up disputing the charge with my bank because the service was that bad.

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