I first came in because I wanted to get a full set and do something special for my 40th. I've now been going to Calvin for over 2 years. Absolutely love the work he does. He is so patient and is amazing at hand painting designs. I never seem to have a problem getting at appointment and the atmosphere is usually very relaxing. I have seen a few others that I wasn't impressed with but Calvin is the very best and I've never had a bad experience with him! read more

I originally called because I wanted to get both my nails and a pedicure done for my friend's wedding. Unfortunately, the experience was so uncomfortable that I left before even getting my nails done. I came in wanting a simple pedicure with a light purple polish. I originally asked for the mid-tier pedicure, but I felt repeatedly pressured to upgrade to the most expensive option until I finally gave in. I also gave the technician the exact number of the polish color I wanted. She came back twice with different colors and kept telling me, "this one better," instead of bringing me the color I had chosen. I had to repeatedly insist that I just wanted the original color. The worst part was the actual pedicure. My feet did not feel particularly clean afterward, there was polish left on my skin, and the technician removed enough skin from my toe that I was bleeding and left with a visible raw area/gash. When I questioned her about what happened, she told me, "It's not that bad. It will be okay." I found that incredibly dismissive considering I was bleeding from a service that was supposed to be relaxing and leave my feet looking better. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying to have my nails done and left. So now, instead of leaving with my nails and toes done for my friend's wedding, I'm going to the wedding without my nails done and with a painful, visible injury on my foot. I really wish my choices had simply been respected from the beginning. I didn't want upgrades or different colors. I just wanted the pedicure I asked for and light purple polish. I definitely did not expect to leave bleeding. read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

Don't go here. There were two other women who had bad experiences while I was there. One lady had burn marks on her fingers. I had to remind my pedicures to stop, stabbing me until she drew blood. I literally have been getting my nails done since I was 17., and I've never experienced a place like this I paid $60 for a pedicure and the girls spent 20 minutes on it didn't cut my cuticles didn't file I guess she thought I wasn't gonna say anything but when I did, she copped a big attitude They're one of those nail salons that work off of volume and when I got my acrylics on, they fell off within a week. Total scam read more

$70 dollar Builder gel Milky white chrome Inspo pic in the end Will get it fixed at another salon Will post update read more

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I'm usually not the guy you'd expect to find in a nail salon, but coming here completely changed my perspective. The space is spotless, extremely welcoming, and the staff treats every customer with top-notch professionalism. They pay unbelievable attention to detail and make sure you're comfortable from start to finish--no awkwardness at all. Whether you're just getting a solid cleanup and hand care or a full treatment, they do a phenomenal job. Highly recommend this spot to anyone, guys included! read more

Scheduled an appointment for Tuesday 7/28. I was looking for a specific color and had inspiration pictures. The nail tech who had my appointment kept wanting to use a different color. Finally I asked to see more color options and she just got up and left for like 10 minutes. When she came back she rudely said what number. I told her I couldn't find the color so I would just do a French tip. While she was working I told her one of my nails was uneven and the tip was uneven and asked if she'd fix it but she did not. Then, after all that 2 nails had peeled off by Thursday 7/30. Nails didn't even last two days. Not going back. Do not recommend. read more

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I've been coming here for a year, now. I get a basic pedi and a nail dip. Selfishly, I'm not saying who she is, because she's popular! In fact, I book my next appointment as soon as I pay for my service. This salon is clean, as are the bathrooms. I'm very happy with this place. read more

Anna and Van were amazing, very gentle and friendly. My sister and I got two pedicures and the massages were a 10/10! I will continue to come to this spot. Their service has been the best I've received in Salinas. There was one receptionist that was watching a movie with AirPods on when I walked in, I feel like she could be more friendly. read more

I went in for a soak-off to remove my acrylic nails. Instead of soaking them off, the technician immediately began cutting the acrylics. While she was doing this, I felt a sharp pain in two of my fingers and noticed she had broken my natural nail on my thumb. I immediately reacted and pulled my hand back.The technician then grabbed my hand and told me she wasn't finished and continued doing what she was doing. At that point I was crying, irritated and in pain. I decided to stop the service and went to the front desk to explain that I no longer wanted their services because the technician was being reckless and insensitive.This was the worst experience I've ever had at a nail salon. I ended up going home and it took me about four hours to remove the nail myself because it was extremely painful. I would not recommend this place based on my experience. read more

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Very disappointing experience. The two young ladies at the front desk were very friendly, but the nail technician who worked on my nails was rude and unprofessional. He barely spoke, ignored me when I said hello, and continue drilling my nails, even after I told him they were burning. When I asked for an oval shape, he started making them square and appeared annoyed when I corrected him. He also repeatedly yanked on my fingers and complain that my hand was stiff even after I explain that I have arthritis. I felt disrespected and uncomfortable throughout the appointment. I will not be returning read more

The service quality was NOT great today. It's my 6th time here. I called in to book in appointment last minute and they were amazing to fit me in last minute. Overall I had to wait for about 15 20 min the wait was honestly longer then the actual pedicure. I do not recommend holly she did not have attention to detail she went over my toes with the filler very quickly not, one by one. She was not taking her time , she seemed rushed. I was unhappy with the service for the cost of it. I let the front desk know and there was clear communication. Thankful read more

HORRIBLE. I came in excited ready to get my nails done having a event this week. Homegirl rushed through everything and would slice my nails I came to get my nails done not damn near sliced open. In this industry passion is key clearly the spark is gone and is seeing this as a easy money grab people come to relax and enjoy there time and leave with nails that were taken time with and not just seen as a easy money grab you charge way too damn much for something I could have done with a knockoff nail kit from Walgreens for more then half the price and damn near same results chunky and sloppy. hell a middle schooler would probably have more patience and not rush through. Then was hit with the no refund if your client is unhappy with there nails and how they were treated to an unpleasant experience come on all that money wasted. your gonna willing charge all that money and give me a half ass job. please honestly stop doing nails if your not gonna have the passion and spark find something better to do. read more

If you're looking to walk in, this place is set up with a dozen or more nail techs to meet your needs. The inside appears clean and is well equipped and decorated. We wandered in here mid day on a Friday for mani/pedi's (2 people) without an appointment and were seated in massage chairs for our pedicures in about 15 minutes. The nail techs did a good job, made us feel comfortable and overall we had a Good experience. Fast forward 7 days and my gel manicure is peeling off already. I'm not sure why, perhaps they didn't do enough coats? Regardless, I paid $100 for my mani/pedi and would sure expect it to last me more that a week. This is my reason for deducting two stars. Would I try them again? Yes! Giving the benefit of the doubt I'll give this place another try next time I'm in the area. But, you better believe I'll ask them about why my mani didn't last and see if there's anything they can do differently the second time around. read more

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Service is genuinely the worst I've ever experienced. The staff always rush and the nails are always horrible. I'll ask for a simple design and it comes out horrific and sloppy. At my recent appointment, I was simply asking for a letter to be put in the heart for valentines, and the lady could not understand what I wanted and kept doing it wrong and then ended up giving me the brush to do the design myself. She then charged me $75 for the set after doing them horrible and nothing close to what I wanted. I'd never recommend this place. Go somewhere else or find a private tech if you can. I included pics from when I went a year ago and they came out horrible. read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

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I went in for a gel manicure ... the nail technician cut two of my fingers . Another concern was that she was not wearing gloves and my fingers were bleeding .. I DO NOT recommend this place nor will I be going back. The owner did reach out to me on the matter. However , I would have appreciated a more careful job without needing to remind the technician. read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

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Absolutely love this nail salon! The staff is friendly, the space is clean, and my nails always come out perfect. Great attention to detail and long-lasting results. Highly recommend! read more

I really like this salon. Very relaxing, nice people and excellent service! My one complaint: when getting a fill if you need your nails shortened, even just the amount of grow out, there is an additional $6 charge!? And my nails are on the shorter side. Of COURSE you need to have some length taken off ar a fill. I have NEVER encountered that at any other salon. read more

I had Calvin today, he did an amazing job! He's really gentle, quick, and really talented. I was going to give up finding someone that does nails out in Salinas. But I'm glad I found Calvin! Please come see Calvin! 5% off if you pay cash! read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

I have come here many many times over the years for pedicures and they are always spot on. It's typically just the sounds of people talking and the drills going. It's really nice to relax and lay back. The nail techs always get down. The pedicures could last well over a month. I typically get mine done monthly They also offer a discount when you pay in cash!! Great place for pedicures. Make sure you make an appt because they are usually booked. read more

The 3 times I've been here, I've had terrible experiences. The first time, my gel came off the next day. The second time the tech barley put any nail polish so you could literally see through my nails. And the third time my nails came out clumpy. I wanted to like this place but after the third time, I am not going back. read more

Visited this spot, only because I accompanied a friend. Got a pedi. My previous polish was filed off way too harshly, to where I had dents on my toe nails after my pedi was complete. Within the next 3-5 days, 3 of my toes had chipped or peeled off polish. For the luxe vibe and prices they try to portray, this was probably the worst quality pedi I have ever gotten. I did call manager and they offered a $25 dollar credit for my next pedi.... Which in reality I should've just been given a refund... because why would I want to return? Only plus to this place is the plants. I have heard that there are a few technicians.. so you gotta be lucky and find the right staff member. read more

I really really wanted to love this place. This salon has a super upscale vibe to it. But after I have spent $75 for my pink and white acrylics with chrome for my wedding, after 1 week the nails started lifting from the cuticle area. Then about 9 days after my nail service I had nails popping right off, it was very embarrassing and I was so sad. My pedicure with Gel was $50. After one week one big toe wasn't shiny anymore and the other big toe polish shatter to chip... I'm not sure of the quality of the products they are using. I've never had acrylics lift up and pop off like this especially after 1 week!!! When you are looking for a gel, polish color, be careful because whichever one you choose on the nail swatch does NOT look the same when they put it on your toes... They should update their nails swatches to look more accurate to the actual color that it will come out to . read more

Service & quality not good. The receptionists are the friendliest though. But nail techs are rude and made me uncomfortable. They don't tell you when they're charging extra and two of my nails popped off the next day using gel x. Plus hand painted nails looked like a 3rd grader did it. read more

Andy is amazing! I highly recommend Andy for gel manicure. He applied gel builder and gel nail polish and my nails are literally perfect. They are so thin and the edges are PERFECT. I will be coming back to him for a manicure. read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Gel manicure by Andy - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

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I've been here before to get a pedicure and had a good experience, however I got a gel french manicure today and absolutely hated it. Calvin was being very rough while cutting my cuticles and made me bleed on 3 out of 10 fingers. I had to immediately put a bandaid after because it wouldn't stop bleeding. He was very rough, even when I asked him to be a bit more gentle. He was very impatient when I was picking out colors and didn't seem to care when I told him to be more gentle. After the manicure, he put alcohol on my nails and made them burn even thought I said to be careful. I had to put antibiotics and bandaids when I got home because they stung. Definitely not going back and would not recommend. Attached are pics of my bleeding cuticles and a reference picture that was clearly not followed. read more

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I was literally in and out in 30 mins. The tech scrubbed my heels for literally 15 seconds. This isn't the first time. I only tried it again because I had a gift certificate read more

This place is nothing you would expect from the outside. I wish I took pictures. It is very clean, spacious and they have considered so many details for their customers. I enjoy coming here when I'm on this side of town or with my friend. It's busy but they do take walk in's. I always recommend calling ahead though. One thing I really loved was that they want you to leave loving your nails. When I wanted more top coat on my nails after they were finished (for some reason a few had some spots that did not set well) they gladly fixed it without making me feel high maintenance. Pros: Professional Clean Details - wrist rest for your hands while they work, holder for your phone if you want to read like I do when I'm getting services done. Can recreate what you want very easily Cons: A little pricey but still reasonable when you consider what they are offering. read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Natural ombre with a flower accent - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

the service was amazing! was greeted at the door didn't take no more than 20 mins to take us as a walk in. The lady's were very fast and nice it only took 30 mins or so to do mine and my sisters toes!! they made us feel comfortable and welcome and they did an amazing job the vibe was very mellow and peaceful 10/10 would definitely recommend!! read more

La Bella Nail Spa - the toes are nice and clean!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

Excellent! Great prices, great staff, accommodating hours. The staff are very professional.

I called before to ask if the can do acrylic and a flower design and the receptionist verified on the phone. Once I got there and asked for acrylic on my big toes with a simple flower design they began to try and convince me not to, but I stuck to what I wanted. I was cut up and bleeding during the nail prep. Then they tell me they don't have someone to do the design. After a bit someone did agree and she did a very rushed job and had a bit of an attitude. The lady that did my nails said it would be 75$ but then I go to the desk to pay and the lady who did the design made me pay 85$. Not a good experience, will never return, bad massage and over priced for service given. read more

Called to ask for price on a fill and was told it started at $35. Made an appt took 20 minutes after the appt to be seated. Got a fill with French tip chrome and my total was $70. How is French tip and chrome a $35 add on?? They look nice but I pay less for a FULL set with my independent nail tech. Ridiculous read more

Coco did a wonderful job on my mani/pedi! Great massage and very kind.... She has done my nails several times and I'm always happy!

Went in as a walk in today for a full set and pedi and it was the best, prices are very reasonable too! Receptionists super sweet and helped me book my next appt. Can't wait to come back here read more

I hate writing bad reviews, it's just so frustrating though when you go into a place that you are paying good money to have a relaxing experience and it is anything but that. The basic pedicure really is basic. There was supposedly a massage, however fist punching the bottom of one heel while kneading the other was not the massage that I was hoping to experience. The polish and nail trim I could have done myself at home, this is not the place you want to treat yourself to. read more

Never again! I had an appointment and still waited over 30 minutes to be called, while multiple people that got there after me were not even asked to wait. Someone had also gotten there a few minutes after I did and they waited for 10 minutes before a tech came over and gave that lady a water without her asking and she just looked at me and went back to doing her clients nails. I was so uncomfortable!!! read more

The staff were really nice but the nails were poorly done for how much I ended up paying. It was toward the end of the night so maybe they were rushing to get home. My nails are chipping already and I got gel. The nail polish on my toes are also uneven. read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Chipped paint after 4 days :/ - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

Highly unsatisfied with my nails! The lady (named Ha) I had rushed through the whole thing and didn't care to pay attention to detail so I have a ton of uneven spots and particles cured into my nails. I asked for a simple black French with a heart on two of my nails and the heart looks like a child did it. It's my birthday and I'm extremely upset with how these came out. I'm honestly considering going and getting them redone tomorrow. On top of all that she was super heavy handed and kept hurting me when she was pushing down on my cuticles. She actually made me bleed a little on my thumb. It was a terrible first experience but the only reason I would consider going back is because my cousin got her nails done by a lady named Lan and she did an amazing job. read more

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I used to love it did my nails so well but now it has been so bad. 2 TIMES i have come in and asked for basic white french tips and they come out different sizes and shapes after I have asked for them to fix it twice. Ladies are nice but idk what's going on read more

La Bella Nail Spa - Two diff shapes and sizes - Nail Salons Near Me - Salinas, California

As a first time customer, I did not know what to expect. I was stunned by the beautiful interior. The outside of the building gave me no idea how beautiful and relaxing the interior is. I had scheduled an appointment and was seated almost immediately. Using the menu options, I selected my pedicure and sat back to wait and relax in the massage chair. Angie was my nail tech. She retreated to the back of the salon and returned with a gorgeous tray of creams and lotions that surrounded a deep purple colored blossom. As I relaxed, Angie worked her magic and time seemed to fly by. I will definitely return to La Bella in the future. Thank you Angie! read more

I just received the absolute best ombré manicure I have Ever had from "LAN". Just beautiful!!!