Been coming to see Dustin for 10 years. His retention work is the best I've had. 100% recommend him. read more

Happy Nails & Spa - Fill after 1 month. - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, California

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Our service for nails and pedicure was amazing. I have been coming to Tina for years, she's excellent for gel nails. Jill was our pedicure tech.. so gentle, and great foot and leg massage! read more

Made an appointment on the phone with Dustin and came in, he was speedy and clearly knows what he's doing. I included the picture of what I wanted and picked my length, he did the design super quick I'd say whole set was about an hour. It was $75 before tip. I have heard he is not timely but I personally didn't have an issue. I would definitely come again because the quality and skill is so worth it. The interior of the store was alright a little run down and handwritten signs everywhere. I also believe he takes cash only! read more

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No respect for time (even after appointment is confirmed), lack of professionalism, hostile staff. I do not typically leave reviews but I am so disappointed by how unprofessional this nail place is. I have visited many different nail spas but the retention and detail to the work kept me coming back to Happy Nails. While this is a positive of the salon, it is outweighed by the very disappointing customer service. I scheduled a manicure once and the nail tech forgot and showed up 45 minutes late along with having an outburst that I did not have cash (which I was never told to bring). I gave the tech a second chance and scheduled another appointment. I showed up and the person was doing nails for two other people and told me to leave in the rain storm and come back in an hour and a half despite it being the time he confirmed my appointment. Will not be coming back, I do not recommend this salon no nail set is worth this lack of respect. read more

Time Wasted and They Don't Even Care! I tried this place, for several months thinking I'd become a regular. The lady doing my acrylics nailed it, but getting another appointment? Forget about it! Dustin, the owner, loves walk-ins and couldn't care less about the appointments. I had a 6 PM appointment today for a fill w a specific person, but no one even looked my way when I got there. I announced my arrival to her, she looked at me and acknowledged me. I told her "I am here for my 6pm appointment with you, on time at 6 PM." She ignored me and kept working. After 20 minutes, I asked what's up. Dustin said "5 minutes," but that turned into forever while I got ignored. I checked earlier reviews, and guess what? They have a history of blowing off appointments and not caring about the customers. Time is golden and being polite doesn't cost a thing. After waiting for 30 minutes past my appointment, I said, "Guess I need to make another appointment, since you're not keeping this one." I got no response. Maybe they would've reacted if I made a scene and announced, "I'm out. You don't care about my time or me coming back!" But that's not likely. Take a look at the signs scribbled on the walls. Dustin's big "I don't take complaints" message. Funny, considering the place is called "Happy Nails" - there's nothing happy about it. They just lost a loyal customer, and honestly, they don't seem bothered. read more

This is a long awaited review I've been coming here for years consistently. I love all the techs here and I just got the best pedicure from Lang ever. She was very detailed and took her time made everything worth it. Dustin got me in on the same day which is amazing since I have such a tight schedul. I love this place and definitely recommend! read more

I always get my nails done by Dustin and my pedicures here & it's always a great experience. Dustin is always able to create the designs that I ask for and my feet always look really good. thank you!! read more

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I like to base my decision on their quality of service. My first time here and was thoroughly happy with my nails. I guess that's why it's called "Happy Nails". I came when it wasn't busy, but I've been here with my sister and she had to wait 20 Min for her appointment. I'm a patient person, especially on a Sunday. So waiting is no issue for me. I got a deluxe pedicure and full set acrylic (stiletto shape/regular polish)- paid $75 including tip. Usually when I get the stiletto shape I need to instruct the nail tech on how sharp I want them. I showed him the pic & he did it great the first time, plus went in to perfect the shape. I love this! My pedicure was so relaxing & the lady who did the massage did a great job. I'll be coming here from now on. The cost is pretty damn good & if you need to wait there's a Panera bread, pieology, chipotle and Starbucks near by. Came back to get a fill and new design & im in love. He kills it every time! (Shellac pink set with glitter & rhinestones) I believe I paid 48? Somewhere around there. That's a dang good price if you ask me. I'll continue coming here for my acrylics. read more

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I went to this nail shop specifically the nail technician Dustin for probably about two years. This was going back to him after giving it a second chance after a bad experience. It was fine for a while, and I can probably count on one hand how many times I had to reschedule an appointment and if I did, he had notice of it. But how many times did I get to my schedule appointment? Henna have to sit there and wait for 30 minutes or more?... But we're not talking about that. He did my nails good 85% of the time and the other 15% mediocre but I stuck by him because I didn't feel like searching for another nail tech and I figured it was just him having a bad day or tired. Anyways, the reason why I'm writing the review now is because he refused to book me because I rescheduled three times due to having a newborn baby and was not able to make it in for uncontrollable circumstances which he had a notice of. Mind you I just paid for a $65 fill the week before and my nails were cracking and popping off for no reason. I asked him to fix my nails and yes, I had to reschedule the appointment a few times, and then he refused to book me. So after two years of doing my nails, many referrals and him even pulling a no-show on me before but I didn't complain, he refuses to book me and fix my nails Lol he tells me I can go find another nail tech. Excellent customer service read more

The guy was genuinely super nice and he had friends playing so the time went by super fast plus the price is amazing for the result. Totally recommend 10 out of 10 definitely going again. read more

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I've been going to Dustin for almost 2 years now and I wouldn't go to any other salon! I've gotten acrylics from other salons on and off for years prior but Dustin is the only nail tech that I trust with my nails. People always complement my nails and ask where I get them done. Dustin is understanding with scheduling and working with my availability which I appreciate. There have been times where he's running late with his previous customer but he always addresses me right away when I come in and he's 100% worth waiting for. read more

I've been visiting this salon for at least 4 years on a regular basis and Dustin and his team are amazing. I have tried at least 3 other salons in the area and have had tearful experiences. I even tried a salon in LA with substandard results. Dustin has provided me with a great quality of work (especially since I love French manicures). I don't do reviews unless I see consistent quality and this nail salon has surpassed that. I can schedule appts easily via call or text and I love the professionalism shown to me if I arrive for my appt and the previous customer is taking longer than expected. In my profession, I realize the unexpected can happen and I treat it as if I was the one with the unexpected delay. I wouldn't want my service rushed. One day I had an appt and when I arrived Dustin was busy. He soon walked over to me, looked at my nails, shared he was running late and gave me several options. I waited patiently because he is worth it. This review has been longer than I expected, but being in the corporate world I've learned that customers love you until they don't lol! But I love Happy Nails and Spa. They are professional and clean. What I love most is Dustin being honest with me when I ask for a service that is not conducive to a healthy set of nails, thank you! read more

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I was glad to return to my favorite Salon. Dustin as always, was amazing. The precautions put in place, made me feel comfortable and safe! #HappyNails #AmazingArtist read more

Happy Nails & Spa - Pedi Station - Plexi Glass! - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, California

DO NOT USE THEIR SERVICES. I have had more than 10+ years experience with acrylic nails. I am well aware of how they should look and feel. My experience with this place before and after this ordeal will make me NEVER USE NOR RECOMMEND THEM EVER AGAIN. I came in to get a full set done on Tuesday afternoon. I walked in and asked for a full set, the lady standing at the front began speaking to a lady in the back. They where speaking in their language so I am not sure of their exact conversation. However, the lady toward the back was CLEARLY having an issue with providing a service. That should have been my first clue to leave. Once she was convinced to do my nails she started the service, as she was applying acrylic, I had to mention twice that there was a large dip in two nails that needed to be filled with acrylic before the second file Red flag number 2. She then had me hold my hands up to the light to dry the acrylic. (Acrylic doesn't need to be held up to a light. Period) Red flag number 3. The length of my nails vs the amount of acrylic used was no where near enough. There was absolutely NO APEX. A proper apex is needed to prevent a nail from breaking at the stress point (where the artificial nail is glued to the real nail) and to prevent the entire nail from being ripped off/causing trauma to the actual nail. I say that not only as a customer but as someone actively going to tech school for this exact thing! The lady who did my nails is Either SEVERELY under trained or not licensed. I only saw one license on the wall...so there is that. I came in today to share my experience. Not expecting a refund (the only take cash,imagine that) but to share my experience. The manager at first asked me " well how thick do you want them to be." Once I showed him the photo of how thick they where his tune changed to "well, BC they didnt split down the middle this isn't my fault." "I can soak them off and give you a new set." I won't ever recommend then again. Don't use them if you value ur fingers read more

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I made an appointment with Dustin and immediately he asked me to show him my reference. He did such a great job and really took his time for the small little details. I was really nervous about going but he did way better than I could ever imagine. I WILL BE COMING BACK! read more

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Made an appointment and arrived to hear that they were running behind, as per usual. Every time I come here (with an appointment), they are never ready and make me wait for at least 30 minutes. What's the point of making an appointment? read more

DISCLAIMER: I did not receive any services from this establishment. And why would I? I called ahead, asked if they were free for a mani/pedi, and agreed to arrive at 1045. I arrived on time... and waited. I'm good with waiting for a few minutes, but when I hit 20 minutes, I'm done! This place wasn't very busy, which would otherwise be a plus. I definitely was put off by their waiting area. Their seating looked so grimy, I was disgusted. I'd rather stand on my head than take a seat to wait. Pics of the sofa seats included. I'm still on the lookout for decent customer service at a CLEAN nail spa in the area... read more

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I rarely get my nails done but my friend recommended Dustin and he did an amazing job. Exactly like the photo I showed him and it was a good price. He was very nice and understanding of my preference for wanting shorter nails even though it was hard to do with the design I asked for. I highly recommend. read more

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I called ahead to see if Dustin could repair one nail for me. He said yes if I can be there in 10 minutes. I showed up and there were already people waiting and he was working on someone else. He did my nails originally so I would expect that he would do the repair. I got there and had to sit for 30 minutes. Only to have somebody else come and do the repair instead. My nail looks completely different than all of my other nails aside from the color. I then told her and Dustin that it looked awful. She still charged me $10.!!!! $10 for ONE broken nail. Save your time and your money and do not go here. I will definitely not be returning. read more

Don't waste your time and money in this place! I requested an acrylic set for my teen age daughter and the guy did a very sloppy job. When I have had acrylic nails done, they have removed the cuticle, applied oils and hand massage and filed the acrylic nails to the desired shape. This place did a very sloppy job and wasted time and money for a horrible experience. read more

My three-year-old son picked the Barbie color! They were really nice to him. Honestly, this place is more than anyone could ask for. They seemed to have close friendships with their regulars. Like, a regular came to the shop just to say hi. This goes to show you, wonderful people work here. I'm not local...if I was...I'd revisit. read more

Happy Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, California

Totally disappointed with the service. Never going back. The owner and staff who did my mani pedi today both were extremely rude to me. I was having some confusion picking up a nail paint shade. I requested my technician to help me; however she did not care to respond to my questions. After trying 2 shades, I was not happy so I requested some time to pick a new shade. She got really angry and walked off!!!! The owner in a very rude tone asked me to choose a shade and sit on another chair. By the time I chose a shade, she already started with another client. The owner was extremely rude to me. I felt disrespected. Never going back!!!!! read more

I have battled writing this review for quite some time, and it has remained in my drafts folder since I took my toenail polish off after my visit here. The embarrassment Involved has prevented me from speaking up but here I am, a year later... They had just opened (or remodeled) and my cousin and I wandered in. The guy who gave me my pedicure was super nice, and we enjoyed our immediate experience. Almost three weeks later, I removed the nail polish to discover yellow discoloring and my nails flaking. My nails were destroyed and have still not healed fully. I have spent so much time and money on different treatments and remedies, and spent much of my summer hiding my feet, when I would normally be living in sandals. I haven't been to a nail salon since. And I miss the enjoyment of french tip manicures, and getting pedicures, but I'm terrified to step into a salon again because I have know way of knowing things are properly sterilized. Looking back I had briefly remembered a man being in the pedicure seat before me, and I don't think they cleaned the wash tub in between customers, but who knows what caused it. For all I know nothing had been sterilized read more

My daughter just posted a yelp. She did not know that when they painted my nails, there was some old nail polish still on my nails and it showed as black spots. I showed the manager and he said it was alright. It was just old nail polish on under the new polish. It was not his problem, just mine. We will not go there again This is what my nails look like. read more

Happy Nails & Spa - My old dark blue polish is showing from under my new polish. It was acceptable to the manager when I complained to him. - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, California

2nd time here and both times they weren't busy. I don't mind that cause I haven't had to wait to be helped. I live across the street so it's nice to have a convenient place to go to. Got helped my Hanna this time and she was great. She took her time and can tell she is great at what she does. Definitely will request for her again next time and maybe do a little bit more of a design. read more

Called ahead of time and scheduled a same day appointment with Dustin. I arrived 10 minutes early and did not have to wait. Showed him a picture of what I wanted and he was spot on! Absolutely great customer service. The location is easily accessible, there is lots of parking, many different options for food and stores to shop at in the surrounding area. (Found this place through Yelp. I am very picky with nail salons as I have had horrible experiences in the past. ) read more

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This place is worth the drive from my home in concord... but why!? Service is amazing You get what you ask for It's peaceful and has a lot of nice air flow Tv always has something good on (movies, friends, etc.) Dustin is an expert on any style nail ! Pedicure is relaxing and clean What else can I say I walk out happy each time! read more

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Dustin and his team is very personable and quick yet beautiful work. Heidi is the sweetest and been following them for years now. They always remember my daughters and so great with children, which helps when I'm trying to relax getting my nails done they socialize with my kids which is a plus! Happy nails for a happy customer read more

Happy Nails & Spa - Fill - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, California

Dustin is an amazing nail tech. My acrylics usually fall off within a few weeks but they last extremely long when I get them from him. He also always does a great job following my reference photos. read more

Dustin and Heidi are my squad when it comes to my self care! They are professional, patient and have a great sense of humor. I especially love how Heidi is SO thorough with her work during my waxing. read more

Love my nails by Dustin. This is a fill from the set he did for my wedding two weeks ago. I went to him for the first time for my wedding nails & I will drive from Tracy every time from here on out!!! 5 stars . Thanks Dustin!!! read more

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1/11/18 Update: Price for a regular manicure/pedicure combo now $35. They're also getting extremely busy. Expect a wait, even with an appointment. 9/28/17 Regular price $32 for a plain mani/pedi. Grand opening special 10% off but only got $2 discount. Massage was perfunctory but nail tech really concentrated on clipping off all those dead skin cells. Nail shape also came out nice and even. Didn't complain because end product was pretty good. I tend to salon hop, trying to find better and best. Last 2 visits to try other salons were a disaster. Just happy that this salon didn't cut my nails to the quick. Place looks clean, light and airy. Just opened days ago. TV blaring a Friends DVD. Lots of parking. Located between Pieology Pizza and Pet Smart on Dublin Blvd. and Amador Plaza Road. In the same shopping mall and across the parking lot from Target and Toys R' Us. read more

Happy Nails & Spa - Decorated for the holidays - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, California

The wait was SO long! There were only 3 people working! I didn't want to leave because I felt like it would be my turn soon but the wait just kept on going! But the wait was so NOT worth it! This was the first foot spa I went to that gave me the SHORTEST foot/leg massage (this was the process that happened after my nails were cleaned up but before paint was applied) - about 30 SECONDS! Then, after she was done with my gel manicure, the lady just gave me 2 pumps of lotion and told me to massage my hands myself! Wow, way to pamper your customers! Will not be coming back! read more

Made an appointment 1 day in advance. Called on a Friday afternoon and scheduled an appointment for 11am on a Saturday. I wasn't seated until 11:38 and even being seated, I still had to wait. Got a fill, pedicure and eyelash extensions. $35 for a gel fill, $45 for a pedicure and $75 for eyelash extensions. Thought I'd at least get a deal for a gel fill and pedi. It was an okay experience, nothing special. Gel fill with #441, clear pink. read more

I had a 6:30 appointment with Dustin. I walked in on time and no one spoke or greeted me. 10 mins later a women told me to sit in his chair. 10 minutes later he started working on someone else. I ended up leaving, I've never been treated so rudely read more

every time we come here no one acknowledges we are even here. we always make an appt. they are never on time. always late. i think ill be looking elsewhere. if you don't care about those that give you business they can take it elsewhere. nail salons are a dime a dozen. read more

The place seems to be family operated and always behind schedule. The floor and chairs have dust on it and I definitely reconsidered how sanitary this place could be. I asked for a design which they said was not possible. Instead they tried to draw a similar flower pattern that ended up completely different (I.e. my sample design only covered 1/3 of the nail but their design covered the whole nail). I would not recommend design work with them. The edges of the polish were not clean. Honestly could've done a better job myself. I didn't want to spend over 2.5 hrs there so I didn't bother asking to adjust. My nails never chipped though, so that's one plus. read more

We called this morning to set up an appointment for 3 people, when we walked in they claimed that we had called the wrong number and that they didn't have our reservation. he told us to call again claiming that we called the wrong number. His phone rings as we call the same number again. The man was completely rude and disrespectful as he didn't even give us the time of day. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE DO NOT COME HERE. He tried to claim we were lying about calling for our appointment. SO DISRESPECTFUL! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE !!! I AM SO APPALLED BY THE SERVICE!!! read more

So I had switched to a couple of nail salons and personally I fell in love with this one! Dustin is very open to working with my demands for new and unique ways to style my nails (even though I can be a little picky). I really do feel comfortable knowing that they are all extremely good at shaping your nail to whatever technician you get. The chairs are very comfy and the best part is they always have "Friends" on to watch! The price for a regular refill in acrylics is $30 and seems to be very a reasonable and affordable, even with such good quality technicians. Some people may complain that they don't get to the phone in time and I'm there every two weeks for a refill and I just have to stay it's only because they have so many beloved customers, they struggle to meet ends with all the people calling in because they are just that great. read more

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Dustin and Heidi are my squad when it comes to my self care! They are professional, patient and have a great sense of humor. I especially love how Heidi is SO thorough with her work during my waxing. read more

Happy Nails & Spa - 1.5 weeks later, my mani is STILL on point! - Nail Salons Near Me - Dublin, California