Lux Nails &amp; Spa

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This is a clean, relaxing, and friendly nail salon. No high pressure selling! They have tons of colors to choose from. My cousin and I had appointments and they started on both of us right on time. The massage chairs are comfortable as well. I definitely recommend! read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you Catie for your feedback! Hope to see you again!

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Paige P.

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This was the worst salon experience I have ever experienced. It's my birthday and just wanted to treat myself a little bit while being pregnant. I walked in and no one said hello or asked how they could help me. I had to speak up and ask if they had time for a pedicure after standing there for a while. They never asked if I wanted the standard or deluxe pedicure, they just asked if I wanted them to take care of the calluses, which I responded yes. She aggressively went after the first foot and did way too much and ended up cutting me pretty deep. I'm pregnant and got scared about infection so I told her to stop and that I'm done. She kept grabbing my foot trying to put it back in the water and I didn't want to keep exposing the cut to stuff and I kept responding "no" so she kept saying "trust me" and splashing the water on it saying "not that bad" and laughing and showing the rest of the salon, while I was trying to get out of the chair to leave. Never again. Avoid this place. read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you for your feedback. And by the way you have no appointment…

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Gabrielle W.

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5 months ago

Second time at Lux Nails and always love the attention to detail and care they give there.

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Cindy L.

Thank you very much for your feedback gaBrielle ! Happy new year to…

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Leah M.

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Came up from LA looking for a spot to get last minute pedis and this was #1. We called and the lady at the first station was so nice and welcoming. She was able to get us in 15 min later. When we arrived, she gave us waters and we sat down immediately for service. Amazing! 10/10 we both loved the nail prep and I love my polish! Thank you! read more

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Cindy L.

Thankfully your feedback Leah! I hope you have a wonderful trip in…

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Paige B.

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6 months ago

stopped in after a pilates class next door and it was great! they got me in right away and did a great job on my gel manicure. they were fast & detail oriented! will be back read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you very much for your feedback. Hope to see you again.

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Susan S.

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11 months ago

Nice manicure with Chi. She was most enjoyable. Salon is clean and there many choices in services to have done, besides nails. read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you very much for your feedback, I hope to see you more !

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Kelly S.

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I had some time to kill Sunday morning so walked in to Lux to see if they could squeeze me in. There was one other customer and two staff members. The woman working seemed annoyed but she had me sit down and the gentleman that gave me a gel manicure was extremely friendly and did a fabulous job. He was very meticulous and my nails looked great! They prefer cash but I only had a card. No other customers came until I was leaving so I was glad it worked out and very happy with my nails! read more

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Nasha H.

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Great place to get a really good and really quick gel manicure! Toni was the best! I've had many general managers over the years and this was one of the fastest and best ones I've ever had and I will definitely come again. Very relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday today. Smelled "off" upon arrival. Not many regular nail polish colors to choose from. The women were not overly friendly. The gentleman did a nice enough job, very basic service. No options to upgrade pedicures. For example, they did not include lotion after the pedicure. They charge you to pay with credit card. My phone was down to 1% and I was in need of a phone charge. I know it is not a requirement for owners to share chargers. However, I was hoping the lady using her charging phone stand would have understood my predicament being out of town. I felt like it was a missed opportunity to show hospitality or compassion. Overall, just not overly helpful or friendly. I have to believe there are way better nail spas in Santa Barbara than this one. I will not be returning. read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you for your feedback! I am sorry that you’re not satisfied!

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Carly M.

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10 months ago

Love my nails. Also got the perfect French tip pedicure. Full set and pedi $160 including tip. Very nice staff read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you very much for your feedback Carly!

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C B.

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Lux nails is my favorite place to get a pedicure. I am very picky and Chi, the owner always does an amazing job. The rest of her staff is also very kind and attentive. This nail salon is also very clean and I highly recommend them! read more

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Cindy L.

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Fina B.

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7 months ago

Just visiting town for a few days and came to get a pedicure on a whim, absolutely amazing service and job extremely well done!! Took his time with all the details and made them perfect. Such a cozy environment :) read more

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Keanna W.

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3 years ago

I can unequivocally agree that this place is simply okay. I went in last week while visiting SB and was grateful at the time to have been accepted as a walk in. In all my years of getting gel manicures, never have I witnessed it being removed solely by drilling the entire time. I wasn't sure how the rest of the appointment would go so i kind of sat back and relaxed and tried to trust the process but overall it felt extremely rushed. I didn't get the man's name but his demeanor was not welcoming or patient. My pedicure polish was uneven and sloppy looking and my nails are damaged from their removal process. They're brittle and thin. read more

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Cindy L.

Hi keanna! Thank you for your feedback! I am so sorry ! If you wanted…

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Heather H.

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I've been going here for over a year now for a dip manicure and they do a great job, great range of color options, a clean, relaxing environment. read more

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Stacey L.

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Absolutely horrible experience here for a pedicure. I came in for a gel mani and a regular pedi. I told the lady sometimes I get ingrown on my big toes and they needed to be done very well. She said they were fine and did nothing. The cuticle trim was a joke. She acted like she was doing them but never trimmed them. She charged $10 to use the metal callus scraper. I have never had this be extra anywhere else. She put the callus gel on and left it on for about 30 seconds. Totally pointless. But charged me $10.00 After she painted my toes she told me to walk barefoot to the mani table. I told her no I need my flip flops on and she threw up her hands and walked off. I ended up putting them on by myself and messed up one nails a little it. She would not fix it. I told them they were not doing my mani I paid without tipping and left. She was also talking about me and another patron when I was getting my pedi. Another patron asked for the restroom. When they answered her they were totally hard to understand and the lady missed the word "key". When she came back and asked if she needed a key they were very rude and pointed to the key. After she got the key and went to the restroom they started talking about her. Horrible customer service. Would never recommend this place. read more

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Joy J.

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the people were nice but i really don't like what he did. he tried his best but the shape isn't what i thought and the color they chose was so clear you can see my nails through it. he also left polish on my fingers and cured the clear onto my skin without wiping it first so im nervous for my skin/contact dermatitis. obviously i should've spoken up but i just couldn't. i'm painting over it and filing them at home. 97$... read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you for your feedback and I’m so sorry the job not done right!…

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Elyse P.

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This was my first time at a nail salon in Santa Barbara since moving here and I'll definitely be back. Chi did a phenomenal job on my hard gel manicure. She took the time to make sure it was done right with high quality. Thu also did a great job on my pedicure and took extra care. Thank you Chi and Thu! read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you very much for your feedback. Elyse!

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Caro R.

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1 year ago

Nail tech was rude and rough on my toes. Criticized that i had cut my own toenails - and then proceeded to be so rough with her clipping / cutting of dead skin that I had to ask her to go more gently. Salon was clean and seemed to have a good selection of colors but I was so turned off my her tone that I will not return. read more

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Audrey K.

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This was HORRIBLE!!!!! The woman in the phone was incredibly pushy and this was my very first red flag! We walked in and it was completely empty which was my second red flag along with the fact that there was only three employees in total in the entire place! I sat down and she was said "ohh you have something on your nails let your sister go first!" Of course I was kind and said of course! When my older sister was getting her nails done she told my sister that she was picky! Also while she was shaping her nails she made them way too long and was mad when my sister said to make them shorter. She was very aggressive while shaping the nails and she punched her hands way too hard. When it was almost time for me to go she said, "You don't need acrylics you have long enough nails." I was super disappointed because she denied my service for no absolute reason. I have beautiful nails and there was no reason to deny my service. I decided to just get a simple manicure and no polish. Over all it was a horrible horrific experience and a horrible way to start of my Vacation. We felt that they treated us poorly because we were not locals. I would not recommend this store. Also, at the end the lady kept on telling us to use the ATM and we did. When we got in the card we cancelled my dad's debit card because we felt not safe. Over all a very stressful experience and horrific way to start my vacation. read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you for your feedback! I am so sorry yours family not satisfied!

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Alexis N.

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DO NOT GO HERE!! unless you don't mind the staff talking crap in Vietnamese to eachother about you the WHOLE time. This nail lady, (I added her picture) asked me if I was Vietnamese, I said no, even though I am Vietnamese and can understand ... because I know the deal. I wanted to know if they talk negatively about their paying customers to eachother . And YES they do, you would think a place that charges almost 100$ for a manicure/pedicure would have impeccable customer service! I was on my way to Wine country and a concert for my birthday weekend and she almost ruined my trip. I had to sit and deal with this lady talking about me the whole time. The other staff was nice, even though she tried to get them to join they were very professional! She was the only one . I Wish I Said something but I was a coward and dealt with it, I even tipped her! I will not mention what she said but it wasn't nice, it was actually very nasty. To the nail lady, next time please wait till your customers leave before talking badly about them, you never know who is actually Vietnamese and can understand what you are saying! read more

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Cindy L.

Hi Alexis! Thank you for your feedback back! By the way we’re never…

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Laila A.

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2 years ago

Great service, great people, great quality. Will definitely come again thank you guys so much!! The environment was great i look forward to seeing you guys again read more

Lux Nails & Spa - Great service, exceptional work, great environment. Thank you guys! Was such a great experience will definitely come again!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Cindy L.

Thank you for your feedback! I hope see future!

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Emily S.

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1 year ago

Amazing experience! Good massage included too! Expensive but worth it. Will be back for another experience

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Ellen K.

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While vacationing in California, I turned to trusty Yelp for a referral to a nail salon in Santa Barbara. I recommend making an appointment to ensure you get your service when you want but I was lucky enough to be accepted as a walk-in. The salon was clean and the massage chair was comfortable. As someone was waiting for me, Chi was skilled to perform a super fast regular polish french manicure and pedicure on my natural nails. The quality was AMAZING. And it lasted for weeks. Prices were reasonable. Street parking can be tricky as this location is close to popular Paseo Nuevo. If in the area again, I will definitely revisit Lux Nails & Spa. read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you Ellen for your comment! My name is chi by nick’s driver…

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Dan N.

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I appreciate Lux being able to accept me as a walk in on Sunday afternoon. My better half said I needed to fix my monkey toes if I wanted to be able to wear sandals, and after trying 3 other places with no luck Lux was able to get me in. The salon is right across from Paseos mall and parking can be a bit of a pain. The staff speak limited English but they do good work. Overall, it was a good experience and would go to Liz again. read more

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Jema H.

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I decide to try to dip manicure this time. And I have to say I really like it. I think it looks great and feels strong. ..and they glow!! Amazing :) If it lasts the extra time like it's supposed to totally worth a little extra cost. And it doesn't require any of the UV light which has to be better for your skin. Thanks again Lux for squeezing me in on a walk in also! read more

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April A.

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Got a mani and pedi a few weeks ago at Lux. 2 different men worked with me. The gentle who did my pedi was good and did a good job. The gentleman who did my mani (dip) did a horrible job and my dip mani started chipping within 4-days (they usually last 3-4 weeks). Lux charges top dollar for their work which I don't mind paying for good quality workmanship. Because my experience was unsatisfactory I do not recommend Lux Nails & Spa. read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you for your feedback! I am so sorry anyway you can stop by…

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Jennie C.

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Came in at opening. We had 2 pedicures. Everything was amazing including the hot wax treatment. Would definitely come back.

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Mark T.

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Very good Men's pedicure. Very friendly and welcoming! Thank you! Will visit again when I am back in town. read more

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Cindy L.

Thank you very much for your feedback Mark! See you next time…

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Erin H.

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Had a great experience here, very friendly staff and love my nails:) Visiting from out of town and just walked in

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Cindy L.

Hi Erin H thank you for your Facebook! See you in the future when…

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Rebecca K.

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I just moved back to the area from TX where SNS/dip is king, and I wanted to try Lux since they do dip nails too. Honestly, she shaped my nails perfectly! I was shocked because I've liked my nails before, but I showed a reference picture and it's the first time someone actually matched it. The dip was also super smooth, no divots, and they even helped me pick a pretty pink. $65 for dip with tips is a good price in this town. The salon is clean and feels open. Great downtown location. Will definitely be back! read more

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Cindy L.

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Anya V.

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This is my third time at this salon. So glad to have found this nail salon in Santa Barbara. My nail technician is Tadam. I come specially for her all the way from Santa Monica. She took her time and gave me such a pretty acrylic xtension set. Last time my nails stayed for 4 weeks in and I was obsessed with this set. Tadam is the best, go to her and you won't regret! Can't wait to go back soon for my next set! read more

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Marta R.

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Just came from there and it wasn't a pleasant experience and the Mani pedi for $60 is mediocre compared to any I have had for much less and the attitude was a bit condescending and they spoke the whole time with each other in a language I couldn't understand which normally would be fine but it seemed super loud and not that relaxing . My daughter left a good tip regardless but we didn't get a thank you .. felt like they were doing us a favor .. wouldn't go back . read more

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Cindy L.

Hi thank you for your feedback! So sorry we’re speaking our language!

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Christina F.

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I was on vacation and decided for the first time in 2 years to get acrylic nails...... chi did my nails. What you quoted and what was charged on my card were 2 very different prices. This is not worth $71 and its rediculous that you charge this amount and then offer people a card to come back to your shop. read more

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Cindy L.

Hi Christina! Thanks you for your feedback! At first your nails had…

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M B.

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Our family of four adults had 4:00pm appointments for pedicures and manicures. This team was ready with a warm welcome and smiles. They are professional, respectful, gracious, and highly competent. Also, the salon is immaculate. With appreciation, Mark B read more

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What a treat I had today at Lux Nails.. Tony obviously takes pride in his role at Lux, as a nail technician. The care he took with my feet has me thinking about visiting Santa Barbara once a month this summer!! Seriously, the BEST pedicure I've ever had!!!! Professional, friendly chill vibe. Oh and bonus, no stinky, chemical smells, which is rare. Be sure to do the callous removal for $10 extra.. totally worth it!! Thanks again Tony!! read more

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Dawn P.

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I was happily surprised to find that the salon was not busy when I wanted to get an acrylic fill. The technician was so nice and careful and did an amazing job. The polish I picked did not have the glitter as shown on the sample so she found something similar but with much more bling. This is the first time in at least 6 months with a different technician in another salon that I haven't had my cuticles and the skin around my fingernails cut with a file or the drill. I would make the drive every 3 weeks to a month to have my nails done any day! Thank you so much! read more

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771 Chapala St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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(805) 845-1945
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Hours

What time does Lux Nails & Spa open?

Lux Nails & Spa opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Lux Nails & Spa opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Lux Nails & Spa close?

Lux Nails & Spa closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Lux Nails & Spa closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Lux Nails & Spa take credit cards?

Yes, Lux Nails & Spa takes credit cards.

Services

Is Lux Nails & Spa by appointment only?

No, Lux Nails & Spa is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Lux Nails & Spa have bike parking?

Yes, Lux Nails & Spa has bike parking.

Does Lux Nails & Spa have parking?

Yes, Lux Nails & Spa has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Lux Nails & Spa wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Lux Nails & Spa is wheelchair accessible.

Does Lux Nails & Spa have free WiFi?

Yes, Lux Nails & Spa has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We’re special for gel builder , dipping powder, gel -X nails

Review Highlights - Lux Nails & Spa

“Chi did a perfect job on my builder gel fill French tips and and gel French tip pedicure!”

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0.2 mi

patience is key coming here because they are always busy but they get my nails done! Always very…read morehappy with their work and all kind nail techs! :)

I encountered lots of issues, but the biggest of which was at the end of the appointment when I put…read moremy hand in my pocket to get my wallet, one of the nails, halfway completely smudged off, even with a topcoat and lots of time to dry. The technician immediately offered to fix it and at the end of that repair she would not let me touch my own wallet and took my debit card from me to put it back in my wallet and even took my phone for a moment. She clearly did not want me rubbing my polish against anything which makes sense but I don't need help with that and it felt intrusive. I spent twice as long, making sure that one nail was dried after repair, and when I got back to the car and reached in my pocket to get out my keys, that nail got smudged off again. This only happened on the one nail, which is very strange. I've had many manicures and have never encountered this. I also asked for a dark purple color with no sparkle, and they kept bringing me light blues with sparkle, and trying to convince me to change my mind about the color that I wanted (which I don't understand their reasoning for this at all, and why it matters to them) and would not let me simply walk over to the polish wall to pick my own color. When my nail technician finally brought over a couple of dark purples, a secondary nail technician came over & started to have a conversation about the two polishes and whether they looked similar or not. This was all after I had very obviously quickly chosen a color. During the appointment, that second nail technician kept coming over and staring at my hands which was uncomfortable. Finally, when choosing the tip amount during payment, the receptionist brought the card reader over (rather than waiting for me to walk to the register) and put the screen directly in front of the technician and myself, and the technician was staring at the screen, watching what my tip selection was.

Ivy always does amazing work, I bring her a picture and she captures it on point

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Lily's Nails Of Santa Barbara

2.9(225 reviews)

0.5 mi

My friends were here from out of town and we wanted to get gel manicures. We came across this nail…read moreshop and thought we'd give them some of our business seeing that the salon was empty (that should've been our first sign). I got a gel manicure. The nail polish I chose was light and I thought she'd do a third coat but before I could say anything she was doing the final coat. I hoped I'd get the hand massage since it's my favorite part but all she gave me was a a little oil to moisturize. It felt rushed. My friend waited for her pedicure while we got our nails done. When it was finally her turn the service still felt rushed although there were no other people in the salon. My other friend had a gel manicure as well and her chipped the next day. When we went to pay it was so much more than we expected! ($65 for my gel manicure- bare nails, $90 for a pedicure). Safe to say, we won't be coming back here.

I have been going to this salon for many years. The quality of my gel manicures and regular…read morepedicures is excellent. I admit to having developed a nice relationship with the owner, but I would expect that you will receive the same excellent results. I understand the comments about pricing but all you have to do is ask in advance - the rates are posted, by the way. Thanks.

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Papillon Nail Studio

4.6(104 reviews)

2.7 mi

Valentine's Day was coming up and I knew I wanted to get a design done on my nails. After looking…read morethrough Yelp Reviews, I decided to try Papillon! Prior to coming, I made an appointment online which was easy to do. I showed up a few minutes before and was immediately seated and provided color options. After discussing the nail design I wanted, the nail tech got to work! It was an efficient process that I'm glad to report had no accidental nipping. Online my appointment was designated as being a 90 minute slot which was very accurate! My nails honestly came out soooo cute and I'm very happy with the results. If I had any complaints, it would just be at the end when I went to take a photo for my friends and I realized my cuticles looked kind of crusty since the tech didn't apply any hand cream or cuticle oil. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the results. I definitely plan on coming back here for my fill. Definitely recommend if you're interested!

I get a basic french gel pedicure with Jade and I never leave disappointed! i've tried almost every…read morenail salon in santa barbara and wouldn't leave satisfied. Jade pays great attention to detail. It's always a relaxing, quiet experience and clean environment.

TY Gypsie

TY Gypsie !!

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Creative Nails

4.4(169 reviews)

2.2 mi

I'm extremely happy with my gel chrome pedicure--the service and pricing were both excellent…read more Although I didn't catch the technician's name, she did a fantastic job. Despite fitting me into an already busy schedule, she took her time and was very thorough. I also opted for callus removal, and the results exceeded my expectations. Because I train in jiu-jitsu, my feet can become quite rough, so it felt wonderful to leave with them feeling soft and well cared for again. She paid close attention to detail, shaping my nails, addressing cuticles, and ensuring everything looked polished. Overall, I highly recommend this salon. I do suggest making an appointment in advance, as they may not accept walk-ins.

Very professional, great job and reasonable prices…read more staff very sweet and attentive Very clean establishment Best part close to home

Flame nails by Vicky

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TLC Nail Lounge

3.4(222 reviews)

0.3 mi

It was a good manicure, just felt rushed, the place was empty…read more Not sure we'd ever go back but it was something to do while waiting for our show.

My nails are mediocre and the service was not good. Sat at a desk with already clipped nails on it…read moreand the women and her husband got frustrated with me for saying something. When he put the nails on he filed them sideways and i said something and he said no no no. I was confused because i was looking at it and it was sideways. The women came over and said he will file again later. As he continues to file he cut the side of my finger and it was turning red, basically bleeding, he continued to file over it. I didn't tip because in my opinion that service does not deserve a tip and the women got upset with me for not tipping. Strange experience. Hopefully it was just an off day.

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Mi Salon

4.2(146 reviews)

0.5 mi

I can't say enough wonderful things about Raquel at Mi Salon in Santa Barbara!…read more I first found her totally by chance--my regular stylist since 2018 canceled on me because I was running just seven minutes late. Frustrated and desperate, I called Raquel at the very last minute (I actually found her by getting on my phone and saying "salons near me". She immediately welcomed me, saying she had a cancellation and could take me the same day. I was nervous walking in, thinking I might regret it, but from the moment I met her, I knew I was in great hands. Raquel greeted me with a warm, bubbly energy. She's not only gorgeous but makes you feel instantly comfortable. Her salon is darling--formerly a ballet studio--tucked away just off State Street. It's such a hidden gem with a fun, charming vibe. Her technique was unlike anything I've experienced before. She straightened my hair before cutting, which made so much sense, and then cut at all different angles with such precision. She explained her background as she worked, and it was so reassuring to know how much knowledge and artistry she was bringing into every step. On top of her talent, Raquel is an amazing conversationalist. I felt like I was talking to a best friend. She didn't just style my hair--she taught me how to care for it. She walked me through every step so I could replicate the look at home. When I struggled later, she invited me back, showed me again, and even had me practice on my own hair with her guidance. Who does that? She's incredible. Yes, she costs a little more than some, but she's worth every penny. The experience, the education, the confidence she gives you--it's something I've never gotten anywhere else. I walked out not only loving my hair but also feeling like I found the stylist I want to stay with for life. Raquel is a true gem in Santa Barbara. I feel so lucky I stumbled into her chair, and I can't recommend her highly enough! By the way, I don't have curly hair... it's got body and now it has much more!!

Got in for a last minute blow out! Raquel was very sweet, skilled and well priced. Everyone at the…read moresalon were very sweet and friendly! Very intimate and cute space! Wont hesitate to come back!