I received a pretty good (male) manicure with buffing on my first visit, and will probably return. I only wish the technician was not in such a hurry. And I also wish this place accepted debit cards! read more

Just great service. Please come here. Ava, Nina and Bu will make you feel welcome and they do excellent work. Came here 2 weeks ago, my nails still look great. Time for a color change. Had lots of compliments. Referred 3 friends, who all came in and we're very happy also. Even had a male co-worker send his wife here. read more

I absolutely love this nail salon. Everything is a immaculate and the service is good. every time I went to Nina and Jasmine and they're both very professional and my nails last longer than the time they promise! Extra massage time too I highly recommend them and the prices for that area seem fair I like how they use high quality products for waxing too! read more

Got my brows waxed here and the service was excellent. Staff was very welcoming and I thought they did a great job shaping my brows. I would definitely recommend this place for eyebrow waxing. read more

I am only giving two stars to this place because they suddenly changed to accept only cash. When I was there two weeks ago, they accepted credit cards. I understand any small business maybe have some problem of paying fees to credit card companies. The owner could inform me or at the door about their changes. However, none of them told me about it. I saw the sign on the cash register. One of workers just told me where ATM was and I ended up paying $3 for the fee. If I knew about their payment policy, I would get the service probably tomorrow. When I paid with cash to the owner, I talked about the transaction fee of ATM, she seemed careless about my 3 bucks fee and showing me some attitude. Yeah, $3 is not big, but the way they conduct their business is not for me. I won't go back to this place. read more

I arrived 7 minutes late for an appointment for a mother-daughter pedicure to find that all four of the pedicure chairs were filled and clearly had been for a while. Regardless of whether I had been on time, the appointment would not have started timely. We picked out colors while we waited. All their nail colors except gel colors are OPI. There's a sign up that says OPI is $5 more. $5 extra for nail polish. We chose a non-OPI brand trying to save $10 and were told we couldn't use that brand because it was only for gel nails and could only use OPI. They had my daughter start first after about a 15 minute wait so I rolled my chair over so I could sit next to her and keep her company (she's 7) while they did her toes. They did a good job and she likes the end result, although the technician made no effort to engage her in conversation or interact with her in any way. My pedicure started about 15 minutes after hers, so a grand total of 37 minutes after my appointment slot. They put back my chosen nail color and replaced it with Miss Piggy pink which I didn't notice until all of my toes were painted. I had chosen a purple-ish color that didn't look anything like Miss Piggy pink. The new shade was OPI of course. I treated myself to a "deluxe pedicure" and did receive a nice massage with lots of oils and parrafin wax and nicely painted toes. I was told that would take about a half an hour. I had only 90 minutes for parking and my 7 year old doesn't have infinite patience. The pedicure took almost an hour and their seats were not comfortable enough for that long of a wait time. The massaging back was nice but after 30 minutes the bottom felt hard as a rock and I was extremely uncomfortable. When it came time to pay I saw (for the first time) a sign that said "Cash only." I had only brought my bank card and luckily my check book. They accepted checks. My total came to $78 for a pedicure for a 7 year old and a deluxe pedicure for myself - that's pre-tip. Holy guacamole. We left at almost 4:00 PM, nearly 2 hours after I had arrived. read more

This little place is awesome! It is family owned (mom, dad & sisters) who all work there. It's nice and quiet (I don't like places with loud music blaring or the TV on at high volume), very peaceful, comfy and relaxing to me. I had a pedicure done (by mom) along with a manicure (by sis). Both did a great job. I really have no complaints about this place. Without appointments, they were able to do myself and my two friends (with a small waiting time) at the same time. *Appointments are recommended though (I think we got lucky!), cause people was walking in like a 75% sale was going on. It was my first time there and I WILL be going back with family and friends! read more

I was in town for a conference and this place was two blocks from the hotel. Nice folks, clean and great service. I had them do the gel manicure and a pedicure. NOTE: CASH ONLY This establishment does not take credit/debit cards. read more

I got a manicure here and they were very good. I was happy with how my nails looked and their price was pretty typical not pricey or anything. Overall glad I came here to look a little spiffier for my date :) read more

Came here for the first time today and absolutely loved the environment, cleanliness, and services provided. Got a gel pedicure and afterward was given a leg/foot scrub and a massage. Will definitely be coming back again ! read more

Best Nail Salon in Monterey! My entire staff started going here so with their recommendation I decided to go as well. They were right! They do an amazing job and their technique (silk) is much better than acrylic. Their pedicure chairs are brand new and very comfortable. Their prices are very fair and their staff is very friendly. Definitely check them out for yourself! read more

Came to classy nails because of their great Yelp reviews but I was not impressed. Got a gel manicure for myself and a full set with gel for my friend with me. The ladies were not very friendly and the manicure it's self was sub-par. Soaking and shaping of my nail was not thoroughly done, and the hand massage was under 2 minutes. The "gel acrylic" which was used on my friends nails made her hands burn. When she told this to the nail technician she did not really care. The color I chose looked as expected, but as far as service goes I am not happy. Will not be coming back. read more

I called the shop before making an appointment. I asked for prices. I arrived at shop sat down they started the pedicure process. Then the prices changed. I was informed gel was an extra 20.00 on top of the lowest price range of 30.00. So the total would be 50.00. Crazy! I settled for original French for7.00. My toe nails ended up being not straight. So the French looked very stupid. The lady was nice she needed practice. The owner was rude!! They also had bugs flying around. I had a terrible experience. I would suggest Top Nails. For quality work and lower prices. read more

We had a great experience here -- thoughtful service, hard workers, nice people, and great outcomes. I like supporting locals who are trying to make it, and this family is certainly trying hard. English is a little weak -- be patient! My mani/pedi was great! read more

I've never actually left a nail salon as happy as I've left Classy Nails today! Everything from the lavender scrub, the amazing massage chair, the hospitality and perfectionism makes this place incredible!!! Eva gave me a nice, detail-oriented pedicure where she took her time to ensure that all of my cuticles were well cut, my nails trimmed and after the massage oil, my feet felt weightless (seriously). When Nina took over to do my gel pedi and mani- she showed me what perfectionism and passion for your job are. She took the time to add two, three coats of polish and apply the clear coat when necessary. She wanted to make sure my design was exactly as I wanted and it came out better than I had ever hoped!! I LOVE this place! read more

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Extremely happy with my gel manicure and spa pedicure! I made an appointment the same day and left completely satisfied with my nails. There are tons of colors to choose from for both regular and gel polishes. Care was taken to ensure I was happy with both the shape and color of my nails and the attention to detail that they had is something that is lacking from many salons. Although a bit pricey and the fact that it is a cash only salon, the results are well worth it. I'll definitely be back! read more

Nina at Classy Nails is the best! They are a very clean shop and have awesome colors. Great walk in service but it can get busy so I try to call ahead. Nina is awesome and speaks flawless English. Everyone here is so nice and the service was great. I saw a couple men getting pedicures and one child getting a manicure and they were great at explaining to first timers. It is cash only and there's an ATM across the street and a baskin Robbins next door :) read more

So happy I can't even tell you. I've been trying to find a nail place in town that reminds me of Las Vegas. Now, my Mom and my sister go to Nina for gel nails, too :) ... Check out m nails after 4 weeks read more

Great salon. Clean, quiet and ample parking. We would absolutely come back. They do great work for a fair price.

Went in there today for a pedicure but it was a meditation session with Nina instead of pedicure. Did anyone have the same kind of experience with her. She says that she can give u energy by touching u. That was weird. Still confused about pedicure. I think instead of nails she should do meditation classes read more

Best pedicure I've ever had. So meticulous - I highly recommend. Walked in and walked out with the best looking toes! Summer sandal/yoga ready! read more

This is the only place I'll go to get my nails done! It's clean and they do an excellent job. My manicures and pedicures always turn out great, and I'm very picky. I've lost count of how many times I've been back for mani/pedis. I also appreciate that they don't blast top 40 music like some other places I've been to! I'll be going back soon! :) read more

Love this nail salon. It's so bright and airy. Very clean. Massage chairs are super comfy too. Came with a friend and they allowed her to bring her small doggy which he sat on her lap during the pedi. Nina is great! We didn't bring any cash and she trusted us enough to allowed us to come back and pay the next time we visit. Great customer service! I recommend choosing from the longer lasting polish selections in opi or Essie. My pedi has lasted me almost a month already and looks good no chipping at all. read more

I had a very good experience here. Bu removed a really bad gel job from another place quickly and gently and then did a very thorough and precise manicure- maybe the best manicure I've ever had. The place is super clean and tidy. This is my new spot. I will definitely be back. read more

These ladies, and gentleman are amazing. They are so thorough without even being asked to. The gel mani and pedis are very well done and last a long time. The only downside is that they're cash only. read more

I stopped by here while out of town for a wedding. I was so impressed by the quality of gel manicure I got I had to write a review. Nina was very efficient and thorough with the manicure. I walked out with a flawless set of nails. I was immediately seated upon arrival and they had a 20% off deal. This is the best mani I've had in a long time and definitely one of the cheapest. So sad I live 4 hours away! read more

This place is amazing , the leather seats with massage, great service and welcoming smiles , for me it's one of the best or the best place in Monterey. You can't go wrong if you are looking for a manicure and pedicure and a relaxing time. :) read more

I've been going to them for almost a year now, they are my favorite girls! They really do a splendid job on your nails. It took me a while to find a decent place in Monterey but I'm so happy I found classy nails! read more

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I came here for the first time last Thursday to get a gel manicure and an eyebrow wax. The manicure was beautiful and is still shiny and spotless a week later. During my wax, the woman tore off a layer of skin underneath my eyebrow while peeling off the wax. I was told it was probably due to my acne medication or from washing my face too much, even though it was only that one section underneath my right eyebrow that got torn away (which is no where near where I apply my acne medication), so I was charged the full price. However, I've been using the same products for awhile now and have had several waxes since I started using them and this was the first time anything like that had ever happened. I called my dermatologist to take a look at it and to give me advice to make sure it wouldn't scab. When I saw her, she said it was a burn caused from the wax being too hot. I put neosporin and aquaphor on it and it seems to have healed up over the past week. I don't think I'll be getting any more waxing done here, it's crazy that I wasn't even offered a discount for having my skin ripped off. The nails I had done were flawless though, and I would highly recommend this place for that purpose. Overall, they were very kind and it was a nice, quiet place when I was there around mid-afternoon. read more

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I feel absolutely lucky that this place opened AND near me! I quit mani & pedis at salons bc I always had somewhat bad experiences. I personally like to get gel nails, and the one thing that frustrates me, is that they paint my nails so far from the cuticle so that it looks like I've had them for a week or something. I decided to give this place a chance because I wanted to support a new local business plus I saw the great reviews. Boo and Nina, as well as their mother (I did not get her name,sorry!), are the most professional and dedicated to detail nail artists I've ever met. Did my gel nails and pedi so perfect that I can't wait to go back! read more

Awesome. Clean, super friendly, considerate, communicative, and overall professional. I recently moved to Monterey, and though I do my own nails most weeks, I occasionally like to treat myself. The ladies here made it well worth it, and it's not that pricey to begin with... $30 for an upgraded pedicure w lavender scrub ($25 regular), $15 for basic manicure. $40 plus like the best of places, it all happens in a nice massage chair, and no appointment needed. I particularly appreciate that they listened to me when I asked them to file in only one direction (rather than back and forth) and not to cut my cuticles. I'll happily be a regular! read more

I am so pleased to have found this wonderful, family run salon. Really great services and attention to detail. You will not be disappointed. Was able to get in with short notice,but I will book to ensure I get in next time. read more

my fave nail place! lasts forever and they do a great job. they always accommodate everybody and the ladies are so sweet. punch cards available too! read more

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I love this nail salon! I have been twice and they are fast, professional and do a wonderful job. I highly recommend and won't be going anywhere else :) read more

What a pleasant surprise to discover this gem of a nail and waxing salon. Just a few minutes from the famous Monterey aquarium and located with convienent parking, I found this salon to be clean, professional and offer excellent prices for outstanding service. I highly recommend this salon! read more

Very good job! People were friendly and courteous! I'm on vacation and like a little something special but they do not do flower designs and oddly they only take Cash or Local personal checks. Luckily I had cash however 2 others had to run to a cash station. read more

Finally found a nail salon that consistently does a great job. Very nice people, clean and well organized. Best to make an appointment, though, because they are always busy. read more

I moved to Monterey in February and found Classy Nails. This family owned business and team are fantastic. Classy Nails is always clean and the parents and 2 sisters are so friendly and kind. They do a great job everytime. read more

We've lived in Monterey for about 3 yrs now and have tried multiple nail salons. Most of them were pretty good, but we decided to try Classy Nails after reading such wonderful reviews. My daughter and I haven't tried the gel nails, always had acrylics. Gel nails ($40) along with gel polish ($15) are a bit pricy, but we thought we'd give it a shot and I heard it's better for your nails. We came in today as walk-ins and didn't have to wait that long. Nina and her sister, Bu (I think--my apologies if I got that wrong) did such an amazing job! This is by far the best results I've had since I've been getting my nails done. The length, shape, and polish were perfect! I usually would have to file down to the shape that I want as soon as I get home and sometimes it is uneven, but not here. I was so impressed and will definitely be back! They are pricy, but do a military discount and are totally worth it! read more

Classy Nails - Gel nails with gel polish & a matte top coat. AMAZING job! - Nail Salons Near Me - Monterey, California

I believe this place is fairly new and they do a GREAT job. I always come here for pedicures. Everyone there is attentive, super friendly and thorough with their work.They keep everything nice and clean which I appreciate! Would highly recommend checking them out read more