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Santa Maria, CA

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Ella's Nail Spa

4.2 (75 reviews)
InexpensiveNail Salons
Closed • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Services - Ella's Nail Spa

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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They did just an overlay and retained my actual nail size and form. Painted some nail art on a white base. Super cute
Carelle V.

I loved the color I picked out but I repeatedly said something about the size and fitting of the tips she was using and that it wasn't fully flat on my nail but disregarded it. I also mentioned how thick some sides of my nails were and once again disregarded it. If they are going to raise prices I hope they make sure quality becomes better as well and listen when a customer has a concern. It's not too big of a deal but it was still a nuisance due to unleveled and bumpy edges of my nails. She also did not clean the excess nail polish that was on my skin ‍. Was not much of a fan this visit.

Gel nails
Taylor D.

This nail salon is amazing. All of the staff was friendly and accommodating! Louie did a wonderful job on my nails and I am amazed at the precision and artistry. Thank you all! I highly recommend trying them out.

Kaitlin K.

I came in because I had a really rough week and wanted to treat myself to something relaxing. Unfortunately my visit here just ended up being an extension of that rough week. 1) the man that painted my toes missed a lot of nail and painted a lot of skin. The polish job was clumpy and he didn't bother to adequately touch up any of the paint surrounding the nail. The massage was really weak and short (despite the fact I was charged extra for it- ?). My toenails look like they were painted by a kid instead of by a professional that I paid. 2) my finger nails came out nicely, but unfortunately instead of using a brush with polish remover, the person just used their finger nail to get rid of the nail polish on the skin of my fingertips... so now I have blue fingertips.. 3) while my polish was drying, the water basin for the person next to me getting a pedicure started to overfill.. instead of draining it or disposing of the water politely, the nail tech took a bowl and scooped the dirty water from her basin and then reached under my legs to dispose of the water in my basin... look I get that I was done and just waiting for my polish to dry but I was still sitting there in the chair and I think it that it was just a really rude move. 4) they weren't upfront about extra charges. They were playing a movie on tv that was not in English nor did it have any subtitles (is the tv for the workers or for the customers?...). The point of sale stand was cluttered with a bunch of stuff (including an old Burger King bag and peanuts shells) instead of being a place to pay. Awful vibes. I left with more anxiety than I came in with. I was really hoping for a pleasant experience but it was really.. just not good. Leaving two stars instead of one because the woman that painted my nails did an ok job. That being said, I probably won't be back P.S sorry for the weird feet pics.

JT S.

They were Great!! I really enjoyed my pedicure and I was relaxed the Whole Time!!! I don't understand why they are getting such bad reviews. I enjoyed my time in the salon!!!

Prices as of June 2019
Carmen M.

This place has received recognition awards by Yelp. We just dropped in and got our nails done today. Thanks paid $25 dollars for a manicure and my daughter had her acrylic nails removed for $10. The nail technician took her time removing nail polish, treating my hands and applying the new color I wanted. No rush, very attentive to detail. My daughter had her nails damaged from the place that she went to for the acrylics, so the technician took the time to check her nails, treat them and give my daughter advice on how to help them heal. The environment was very relaxed and there was soothing music playing in the background. Prices are reasonable and I will definitely be back. I know my daughter wants to take a friend there who also suffered nail damage when she got acrylics at another place. Come check it out!

Nice Mani

Walked-in for a mani-pedi and was very happy with the attention to detail that Ella's provided. Great service and very friendly

Chris C.

This gentleman is so kind, helpful, and does great work. This salon is very clean my girlfriend and I were helped right. I would definitely come back here it was very peaceful and quiet. They also have massage chairs that do pretty good work on your back if you're into that.

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Brenda G.

This place is amazing!!! I use to come when she first opened but moved away and recently moved back and am excited on how much it's grown! I've been there 3 times so far this year but plan on coming back a lot more! Ella and her team are amazing! They're all friendly and all smiles! The young guy has been doing my nails & did my pedicure today & it was the best pedicure I have ever received!! They also spend time massaging your feet or hands and don't rush through that part! The gels also stay longer than at other places and they have really good quality stuff!!!

$35 fill with yin yang design
Alexis D.

I went with my cousin today and received great service, I'm not from the area so I was a little iffy on where I should go because I'm used to my usual spot close to home, but let me tell ya, I was pleasantly surprised. It is a small, cute salon with very friendly staff and reasonable prices. Most importantly, I LOVE how my nails turned out! When I visit Santa Maria again, I'll be sure to get my nails done here again.

Excellent job! Very friendly and great prices!!
Alma Rosa O.

My husband and I wanted to have a good pedicure and we definitely found the place! They are very friendly, the prices are very reasonable and we didn't need an appointment like in other places. And the massage and the job! Was super!!! Recommended!

Burgandy gel acrylic nails by Ella
Gretzen L.

My mom only goes to Ella for her nail needs. With that said I knew Ella would deliver great service. My mom and I had a nail day before my wedding. I decided last min to have acrylic nails. Ella accommodated me and my needs without a problem. She took care of my mom and produced a beautiful set of acrylic nails that looked like her natural nails (yes that was the look she was going for) I decided I wanted ballerina/coffin acrylics in a pink color with a sparkly pink ring finger nail. Ella really listen to what I wanted. We started with pretty long nails and I decided to have them shortened 2x. She understood the importance of my nails looking the best for my wedding and I was satisfied with how they came out. Of course I would come back and get my nails done by Ella. Fyi- she accepts walk ins and appointments. In not sure if she accepts cc, but she accepts cash/checks

Rae M.

The normal ladies weren't available due to a family emergency. I was disappointed with the manicure itself as it was polished unevenly and the nails weren't shaped to the same length. The gentleman who helped me was extremely nice and kept great conversation the entire time. He did offer to redo my nails when I said I was unhappy which I think is excellent customer service. This place was extremely popular as he had to turn away business because he was over booked. The pedicure chairs also looked very comfy. I would go here again but I would definitely speak up if you notice that your nails aren't being painted evenly.

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6 years ago

I use this service as frequently as I can get into Santa Maria. Very nice people and not at all expensive.

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8 years ago

Ella is great, detailed and always seems to have the time! No more tips only my real nails! Great family business!

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This place is great and the acrylic nails last so long. I've had my acrylics on for about a month and is not budging. Definitely recommend.

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“I got the $20 pedicure which was AMAZING and so needed, and the dip powder manicure with gel tips and top coat.”

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Love my nails! They did exactly what I wanted, and it was super quick. Everyone was super nice,…read morewill definitely be returning :)

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Very disappointing experience. I would not recommend this salon…read more I originally went in for a pedicure and also decided to get builder gel. I will say that Thomas was great--he was efficient, professional, and did an amazing job with my builder gel. Unfortunately, that was pretty much the only positive part of my experience. I was a walk-in, but they were too busy to take me at the time, so I had to leave and come back later. When I finally got my pedicure, Vanessa was nice enough, but the quality of her work was honestly not good. My French tips were sloppy, uneven, and inconsistent, and the overall finish looked rushed. She also never asked me what shade of pink I wanted, which I thought was pretty basic when getting a specific nail design. When I politely mentioned that I wasn't happy with how my nails turned out, the manager was extremely rude and dismissive. Instead of trying to fix the issue or even offering a reasonable solution, she told me that "next time I should speak up." I was literally speaking up at that moment. What bothered me most was the complete lack of customer service. I wasn't asking for anything crazy! I simply expected the manager to acknowledge that I wasn't satisfied and offer an option to make it right. No discount, no correction, no alternative solution.. just an attitude. I don't mind paying for good service, but when the work is sloppy and the manager makes you feel like you're the problem for bringing it up, that's a major red flag. Thomas was fantastic, but unfortunately one good experience wasn't enough to make up for the poor pedicure and the manager's attitude. Definitely won't be coming back.

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I love this salon, always the best staff. I go every 3 weeks for nails and toes. It is so relaxing…read moreto sit in a quite salon and just relax and get pampered. totally recommend.

I just moved to the area and was excited to try this salon after my mom recommended it, but…read moreunfortunately this was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I made an appointment online ahead of time with Julie. When I arrived, I told them I had an appointment and was asked to sit down. About 10 minutes later, they told me they *didn't have my appointment*. I even showed them my confirmation and confirmed the address, and instead of taking responsibility, they asked if I was at the right salon. At that point, they asked if someone else could do my nails since my appointment "wasn't there." I agreed, but honestly, I should have left. I was seated with Mai. I came in with long, natural nails that I really loved. She asked if I wanted them shorter and I said, "just a tiny bit shorter." Before I could even clarify, she immediately grabbed the clippers and cut one of my nails way too short without checking. I was shocked. When I told her how upset I was, she just said "sorry" and continued cutting the rest of my nails down basically in half. I was honestly devastated. Then came the color issue. I originally picked a yellow but changed my mind because with my nails now so short, I wanted something I felt better about. I asked for a purple shade. She brought over a color board, I picked one, and then suddenly I'm told it's $5 extra. Why bring me an upcharge option without saying anything, especially after everything that already happened? The colors weren't even anything special. I declined and picked something similar that wasn't extra. The quality of the service just kept going downhill. The polish was messy, getting into my cuticles, and she didn't clean it up before curing. She also applied two coats of top coat on one hand and only one on the other. Overall, this experience was incredibly disappointing from start to finish. The lack of communication, poor technique, and disregard for what I asked for was unacceptable. Also, for the record - I *did* have an appointment, as I received both a confirmation and a follow-up "please leave a review" text afterward. I will not be returning. I would strongly recommend going somewhere else unless you're specifically seeing Julie, and even then, don't count on your appointment being honored.

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