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    California Nails

    1.7 (68 reviews)
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    Nail fill-in

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    nail flaking from first coat of polish not being fully cured before second coat was put on
    Adrien A.

    I've been going here for 2 years and had the worst experience this time around. I went last night with my sister to get our nails done and asked for a full set of almond shaped nails with black gel polish. My nails ended up looking like the photos. Not very easy to see in this photo: there's a bump on my left pinky nail where the tip isn't flush with my natural nail. The first coat of polish on my left hand wasn't cured before he had me take my hand out for the second coat. He also put the clear coat on and had me cure both hands halfway before filing the sides and underneath of my nail (causing me to bleed on my 3rd and 4th fingers) and having me replace them under the light - so all of that dust is now embedded in my nails as well. I went back today already planning to get them fixed, when I saw the middle nail flaking (photo). I'm sure the other 4 fingers will have the same problem since that layer of polish wasn't fully cured, but when I went back and had the same nail tech, he only fixed the one nail that was flaking and wouldn't even listen to me about the problems I had with the other nails - going so far as to deny that they were crooked and to deny that the shape is oval and not almond, claiming it's what I asked for. In fact he was more focused on the football game instead of listening. I'm so upset with this set and how it was handled. I've never had such bad work from this salon before. I don't know the tech's name, but yesterday and today he was at table 16. He looked like the kind of guy who would rather be out working with wood or drinking beer with his buddies or something instead of doing nails, and while I can understand the sentiment - if you're going to do nails, at least take pride in your work and listen to your client.

    My son and his friends wanted to go to the mall so I thought I would treat myself to a mani and pedi. I just finished a couple projects with my garden so I definitely could use them both. I went with the pedicure package that had the hot stone massage and detox bath and a few others. The stone massage was nice but very short lived. When the lady rushed me over to dry my nails I realized there were people still getting a pedicure that was there when I sat down. She definitely rushed through mine way too fast for what I was paying! I went to say something but couldnt find her. Another lady came up to me but didn't speak English and just kept telling me how much I owed. I didn't even get to get my manicure but now looking at my feet I'm glad I didn't! the nail polish is on my skin and on some toes not even covering the whole toenail. There's still dirt under some of my nails and on my feet. I have never had such a bad pedicure I'm so disappointed

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    Paid $90 for a fill in and gel polish. The guy drilled my nails so hard that I felt the hot spots and had to pull away several times. Wanted glaze French and got simmer sparkles. I showed him the picture too. I can see nail line underneath white line. Poor job, I will never go here again.

    This was what my feet looked like after my I got home from getting my pedicure! Again do not go there!

    Unfortunately I didn't check the reviews before we stopped in here. Hands down the worst experience at a nail salon I've ever had ...spent $60 for deluxe pedicure, from the time I put my feet in the water until polish was 35 minutes....planned on getting nails done too but after the pedicure, decided we'd try our luck somewhere else

    80 year old mom Was gifted a gift certificate just before the pandemic. We've been on lock down and very careful. Finally vaccinate and willing to venture out. Not only would they not honor my 80year old mothers certificate. The hung up on me. I'm contacting the better business bureau. Will never go!

    Amy @ California nails will get you right..go check her out! #1Top technician

    Amy at California nails did an amazing job..go check her out!! She took her time and did exactly what I like

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    This place was horrible unprofessional rude the manager Henry was disrespectful wanted to charge me $135 for a design that only cost 70 So I said no he copped an attitude I asked how much for a different Design and he said 95 no tax all the sudden I get charged $100 and they were not done The way I wanted they were filed crooked And he cut me the matte blue color it's not done right because you can see the The shine of the gel nail polish He rushed me I said I did not like them they still would not fix themThe place is a joke don't ever go here to get your nails done way too overcharged in price and they gossip and talk shit and point at me and my daughter!!

    Lindsay G.

    I've only been here twice. They did an excellent job both times. I didn't have to wait long and they were very friendly.

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    So I originally got my nails done at Espres, another nail salon at the franklin park mall. The nails were nice, but it took me two hours to be seen even though I made an appointment and it ended up costing me $95 (with tip.) I needed a balance and I was in a rush so I came to California nails. There wasn't a long wait, but there's really nowhere to sit and wait. My nail tech was odd and kept making inappropriate jokes. My nails came out okay, but I don't think you can really mess up a balance. I was wrong, because the next day one of my acrylics snapped so awesome

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    Broke all my nails couldn't get them off without breaking all of them do not recommend

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    I went in for a cut and color, and unfortunately the entire experience went very wrong. During the…read moreservice, my stylist made a noticeable mistake--there was a large chunk taken out of my hair. Instead of acknowledging it, she insisted it was just my eyes focusing on the contrast between colors. That response alone was frustrating, especially when the issue was clearly visible. The owner, Sarah, was brought over to fix it. She did address one side, but the other side was left uneven and still needed to be matched. Instead of completing the correction, she shifted her attention to her daughter, who also works there, and focused on doing her hair. When she returned to me, she simply said she had been working all day, was leaving, and that my cut would be complimentary. While I understand the gesture, I expressed that I didn't want a free service--I wanted my hair fixed. Unfortunately, there was no interest in making that happen. The appointment lasted five hours, and by the end of it, I was completely overwhelmed. I can have grace for a newer stylist making a mistake--what I can't overlook is the lack of accountability and professionalism. A simple acknowledgment and apology would have gone a long way. What was most disappointing was the owner's response. My husband called the next day on my behalf because I was so upset, and she never returned his call. Hair trauma is real. This experience has left me anxious and honestly afraid to trust another stylist. Very disappointing overall.

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    Jenny is such a skilled nail artist! I think this is the prettiest and neatest manicure job I've…read moreever had. Only four stars because when I arrived at opening time, I went to use the bathroom and there were dark, dried golden-yellow pee stains all over the toilet seat. It was as if a toddler had used this bathroom the night before. The stains were old. If not for Jenny's skills, I'd not be returning. I'll be sure to use my own bathroom before I come for my next manicure. Seriously though, that toilet seat was gross.

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