I can honestly say I've been to many nail salons in Paso Robles but Number 1 Nails was by far the best salon. Guess that's why Alex has been in business for 25 years! My regular pedicure lasted as long as a gel-pedicure. It was done so well! Thank you Number One Nails! read more

I haven't lived in Paso Robles long but less than a year and have been trying to find a permanent place to call my one stop nail salon until I found #1 nails. I came here on a whim and was completely impressed on their customer service. Alex was amazing and did an excellent job on my toes and relived some discomfort I was having. I give this salon 10/10 and will be coming back here from now on. read more

The salon was recommended to me by a good friend and I was not disappointed. Number one my nails have never looks so good, they last 3 to 4 weeks and are absolutely beautiful. Alex talked me out powder dip back into a hard gel and I love my nails. I love going into the salon. Alex remembers you, he is well traveled and as well educated and so much fun to share Vietnamese restaurant recipes. This makes such a difference when you're sitting there for two hours plus he puts on fun movies in the background while he yells relax. I will be going here forever. read more

Alex was awesome, fun to talk to, and very knowledgeable with over 20+ plus years of experience. I highly recommend him for his quality of service!!! read more

I have tried many nail salons in the Paso Robles area and decided I was ready for a change. I called and I was able to be fit into an appointment very fast. I decided to get a pedicure and was delighted to see that the prices were very reasonable. I felt that the technician who was the owner did a fabulous job and put real effort. I like that he didn't have a timer trying to time. How long he massaged or scrubbed my calluses. He did what came naturally for the care of my feet. He was pleasant to speak with and after seeing the results I can tell that he did an excellent job. The salon was very comfortable and looked clean. I will most definitely be coming back! I suggest you give them a try. read more

Number 1 Nails - My toenails were beautifully done and my feet feel clean with calluses removed and moisturized - Nail Salons Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Customer service is great, I walked in with no appointment and he took me in to fix my broken nails when 4 other shops here in Paso were not able to fix them due to too busy because of Valentine's Day even though they didn't look that busy and they were rude. This place is also very clean and my nails look amazing! Thank you for your awesome service. read more

I'm so glad I found #1 Nails again after moving back home. Walking in feels like a breath of fresh air. The remodeled shop is absolutely gorgeous: clean, serene, and welcoming. It's peaceful inside, not chaotic like so many salons, so you can truly relax and enjoy yourself. Alex and Michelle have been a town staple for 25 years, and their care and talent shine through. My organic gel pedicure was flawless -- polished perfectly with so much attention to detail -- and my toes look beautiful. Beyond their skill, the whole environment feels warm and heart-centered. I grew up coming here with my mom, and being able to return all these years later and see them still doing what they do best feels so special. Truly a gem. I can't recommend them enough! read more

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First time getting french tips. Alex was great and able to take me as a walk in. I enjoyed the experience and my nails came out beautiful. I would recommend this salon, I think you will be happy with the end result. pay cash, they are a small business and charge for credit card use. read more

I have been going to Alex and Michelle for nearly 25 years. From when I was a teenager to now in my forties. They have always had amazing service, superb product, beautiful nail design, relaxing spa services and smiling faces. I truly couldn't ask for a better nail salon. I've added some photos over the years. Thank you both for having such a long lasting, reliable business that I can always count on. read more

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This is the best place to get your eyebrows done! The guy took his time and my eyebrows were PERFECT! At most places they usually rush fast and leave hairs behind. This place did a great job I highly recommend if you need a brow waxing (: read more

Amazing pedicure! I'm usually not one to pamper myself but my sister treated me for my birthday. I must say, Number 1 Nails did a fantastic job. The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming. Husband/wife team are professional and have much attention to detail. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely Amazing! Got a pedicure while in town before heading back to the Bay Area. Cute little shop! When I come back to visit I will definitely be coming back! read more

Number 1 nails is the best n we came for 50 min drive don't regret it it's underated more people should come to this place. best one in town fr read more

My daughter-in-law has been going to number one nails for over 20 years. As soon as she had to trim her she took her to Alex. I now joined them once a month for a grandmother, daughter spa experience Alex and are incredibly kind and Professional people. I truly believe they my nails. Definitely a five stars nail salon. read more

Artifical nails removed and gel manicure ... worst experience of my life. Alex is rude, unprofessional, arrogant and crappy at his job. He used a dremmel to remove my artifical nails after 40 minutes of soaking my hands in acetone, and now my natural nails are dented, peeling, bruised and look like absolute crap because Alex RUINED them with his harsh hands. My hands were like sandpaper after, too, from sitting in acetone for so long. His gel manicure was horrible as well with way too much polish on the tips and uneven coats. The light machine was sooooooo hot it burned my hands. He also worked on 4 women all at the same time, which partly accounts for the crappy works he produces but not all of it. Stay away!!!! read more

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Great service! Beautiful quality nails for me and my four year old daughter. Took me as a walk in and did a fabulous job. Love the almond shape! Christmas design came out perfect!! read more

Number 1 Nails - Beautiful Christmas set! - Nail Salons Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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I used to be a regular at Number 1 Nails when I lived in Paso Robles because the service was always great and reliable. I'm so glad I stopped by today when I was in town. It was great to see Michelle and Alex again. The salon was looking great as usual. Michelle is always up on the latest so I tried something new to me. I just love my nails and now I'm ready for all my Christmas parties read more

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Amazing service! Got a deluxe pedicure, so relaxing and got my ingrown nails out. Afternoon well spent! Will be back again

Friendly. Professional, great job, accommodating! My favorite nail salon for about 20 years. read more

First time getting a pedicure and it was amazing. My feet never looked so good. Alex was extremely friendly and gave me some pointers on how to keep my feet looking good. I will be coming back regularly. Love the vibe. read more

First time here the best ever. Alex was amazing !!! I will come back and i will bring my friends.

I called and they said they could get me in right away for a gel mani and a regular pedi. I was there in 2min, picked my colors, and then waited 30min bc the two staff members were working on two other clients. Then they were going back and forth between the three of us and it was just not professional. Meanwhile they did the same thing to another woman who was a walk in asking for a gel pedi. She also waited at least 30min. I will not be coming back. read more

came in today for a full set I love my nails!!! so cute !!! very quick and professional will be back !! read more

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Great service and vibe! Loved the quality and time put in to make sure it's what I wanted. Will be back! Highly recommend!

I loved how natural my gel coating looks! Alex and Michelle are so kind and welcoming. I will be returning for sure

Wasted money! The wife tried to do what the husband started. I left and immediately went to a second salon to have them removed!!!!! Do not go here! read more

I have been going to Number 1 Nails for several years, and have only had the best possible experiences there. Alex and Michelle provide the entire range of services: gel, acrylic, and regular manicures, great pedicures, eyebrows waxed...and they are among the nicest people you could ever meet. My son also goes here, and is comfortable with getting services there. I strongly recommend them. read more

I always walk in for a pedicure. Alex does a fantastic job every time. They are both very personable and I get a great pedicure at a reasonable price. I would never bother to take my chance anywhere else! I had a very bad experience at another local place before I started going here a couple of years ago. This place is very sanitary and it has TVs to watch while they work on you. read more

I had an appointment for mani/pedi. I arrived on time and no manicurists were there- only 2 other customers. They told me the manicurist guy went to get a coffee.... 15 min later he walks in, no apology for wait..... the guy finally starts my nails 45 MINUTES after my appt time- Now if I was a walk in I would understand but I had an appointment. 2 hrs and 15 min later I'm finally done with mani/pedi RIDICULOUS and I will never go back I kind of wondered why on a weekend there was hardly anyone there ....now I know read more

I don't normally write negative reviews but this just needs to be said...do not come here. I was with two friends and we got appt. for mani and pedis. There were only two people working and when we arrived they were still working on the two customers in there. The poor lady getting a full set was still there after we left! So much juggling around and waiting. It took an hour and a half for the pedicure alone. My water was cold and the whole experience was just not relaxing at all. Needless to say, we did not have time for manicures. Overbooking is such a bummer for all customers. The woman, maybe the owner, was very nice but the man was asking all sorts of personal questions, which he may have just been trying to be friendly but I do not need everyone knowing what I do for a living and then him joking about it. My girl friend did not consult Yelp when she made the appointment She won't make that mistake again read more

A bit disappointed. Came in to get dip nails removed and new set of gel nails, which was well done. However he shaped my first hand very different before I noticed and could correct him. I mentioned it and he just shook his head which made me feel like it was my fault? WTH. Too angled on the sides and don't know why he changed my shape from how I arrived. You'd think customers want the same shape nails as when they come in, right? Don't just change the shape to what you like- ask your customer what they want. He must have forgot to ask what shape I wanted, but most places don't always ask which is mind boggling. A different person did my polish, and it looks awful- here is a picture of my polish before I even left the parking lot. Went home and changed polish myself. read more

Number 1 Nails - Freshly painted from #1 nails. Painted too far: polish went on to my cuticles and skin which is definitely not professional. - Nail Salons Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I went in for a full-set of gel nails ($45) on April 15 (the owner penciled me in for 3:30pm). Let me just start with the fact that, this was the worst set of nails I have ever received in over 20+ years!! I've been doing nails for over 24 years and I know what they should look like. I needed someone to do a full-set because of an injury that I had which made it difficult for me to do my own. (let's just start there)! What went wrong: 1. The eFile used had a very abrasive tip and the female technician had it on "high". My nail beds were burning after she was done prepping them for tips; 2. The price for a full set of gel nails is $45 and I was charged $55; 3. I questioned "the owner" why the technician was using a powder and monomer instead of a liquid gel and I was assured that it was a powder gel; 4. If it smells like acrylic and looks like acrylic, it must have been acrylic powder; 5. The technician applied the liquid product not only to the nail tip but all the way up to my first knuckle. I could feel & see it dry, a lot like crazy glue when it's applied to skin. At this point my nails were a "hot mess" including my fingers; 6. She then had me place my nails/hands underneath the lamp, which then began to burn my nail beds, so I removed them; 7. The owner and the technician switched places and he finished the process by starting to file my nails; when I told him and showed him the shape (Coffin) that I wanted, he stated that it was not an easy task to do because they would have put on that shape of a nail tip when they started my set. He was implying that it was my fault that they used the wrong shape of nail tip. Now I know there are different shapes of nail tips but it does not take much to file a nail into any shape!! 8. He spent maybe 10 minutes filing my nails into the coffin shape that I wanted; complaining and explaining to me the entire time how it was so difficult for him.. 9. I did NOT want any polish on my nails because I do freehand nail art and was going to do that myself at home; 10. When I finished washing my hands and went to pay he had charged me $10 more and stated that it was because I wanted the Coffin shape and that he had to file them to get that shape (as if it was a complete and utter burden) to ask them to do!! IN CONCLUSION: When I got home it took four hours to peel & file (yes, I had to use a nail file) to remove the product off each of my fingers and knuckles. It also took an additional 30 minutes to fix the shape of my nails (to look like a coffin shape) which I was never able to achieve. I will never go back to this salon ever again!! It is the next day and my fingers are so sore and my nail beds will have to repair themselves over time because of the harsh filing that both the owner and his technician did to my natural nails. Anytime, I questioned either of them as to why they were not doing a specific Step, they answered with, "...that is an extra charge!" So be warned that prepping your nails before putting on a New Set, is an "extra charge" and trimming the nail tips that they put on (to the desired length that you requested) is also an "extra charge!!"; if they have to file your nails into a different shape than the tip that they started with, that too, is an "extra charge". I will be soaking my hands in a Epsom salt hand bath to help them heal and wait a few days before I polish them. read more

Number 1 Nails - The horrible shape (not coffin)!! You can also see the soreness along my cuticles where the e-file made it bleed. - Nail Salons Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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I believe the person who had done my nails this day was the one of the owners, the wife. I had spent 5 HOURS in the salon due to the fact that she kept getting lint stuck in the nail color. I suggested maybe not wiping the brush on the towel as it may be contributing to more and more lint with each application ... she still continued eventually after a couple hours .... she switched to wiping on a paper towel but by then the bottle of color was ruined unfortunate as that was a new bottle. After 5 hours of suffering because she didn't want to remove existing color and just use a new color she actually the charged me $100!! afraid to ever go back read more

I came here recently with my sister for side by side pedicures. I'm not sure if they were short handed, but only 2 techs were working and rushing about like mad. My pedicure preceded my sisters, so we each waited for the other. Kind of a drag but we weren't in a huge rush. Sadly I did have to deduct a star for that though because we had an appointment. That being said, my pedicure was GREAT. This salon plays Netflix movies on several big screen TVs while you relax. My pedicure was very well done, and I am thrilled with the flowers detail I got. They also have 2 smaller pedi chairs complete with small tablets that play kids movies like Home. A truly charming idea for little ones to join their parents. I'll be back but I wouldn't be able to risk coming here if I had any time constraints until I saw that this particular day was just a fluke. read more

Number 1 Nails - Pedicures and flowers on point! - Nail Salons Near Me - Paso Robles, California

It's only been two days since my mani/pedi and the clear polish on my nails has all popped off. So many coats put on my toes that they never dried. Awful! Also forgot to mention they had a movie on with lots of "F" words and blatant sexual innuendos. Completely inappropriate for a nail salon. read more

Wish there was a zero stars option. I was in this salon for 1.5 hours getting a basic pedicure. There were two manicurists working on six people. I got the "relax pedicure", it was the farthest from relaxing one can experience. My water was cold from having to wait for so long and I had to get a pedicure in steps because he was working on three people at the same time. When I brought it to his attention that my toes were still dirty he said, " what do you want me to do? ". Bottom line poor service and poor quality. Wish I would have read these reviews prior to going and saved two hours of my time. Go elsewhere. read more

If there was a 0 star review option, that's what I would put for this place! Me and my friend went here yesterday and we're very disappointed. We got acrylics. 1. I didn't want acrylics. I just wanted to get my nails painted with gel polish but they said my nails were too short to paint without adding some length to them. So I wasn't thinking and said ok. 2. The man there was rude and kinda nosey. He asked what shape I wanted and I said oval. I'm not sure if he was joking or not but he asked me to draw it for him. I had no paper to draw it so I told him I can show you a picture of it and he kept insisting I should just draw it. When I told him here I'll just show you a picture. He acted like a 5 year old and banged his hands on the desk and threw a tantrum. He yelled "NO I WANT YOU TO DRAW IT!" I got anxious and was about to just leave but didn't. He started to shape one of my nails and then he asked if this was how I wanted it and when I said yes he got up and went to start on another persons nails. 30 minutes later he came back to me and did the rest and he complained the entire time while shaping them. My hands kept tensing up because of how much pressure he was putting on my fingers. When he was shaping them it kept hurting me. He kept telling me to relax and in my head I'm thinking "how the heck am I supposed to relax when your hurting me the entire time."(he complained the entire time while doing my friends nails also. Saying the design she wanted was too hard to do when really it wasn't and she asked if they could do it they could have told her no and she had something else in mind) 3. Their desks were very messy and they are not organized what so ever. I'm not sure how they got into this business. They are so unprofessional! NEVER COMING BACK HERE AGAIN! Will not be recommending this place to anyone! read more

I will never come here again I brought my daughter here for her birthday in April I got my nails done my daughters nails done was ripped off for the price didn't even get what I wanted done I said no gel and I want it up with a gel pedicure I said I wanted green nail polish and I got purple I would never recommend anyone to come here read more

Alex and Michelle made me feel like a queen. I came in to get nails done for a wedding. Alex took great care of me and suggested I get gel nails put on to give my shirt nails some length. I wanted to get some eyelashes and ended up getting my make up done by Michelle. I was so happy with how everything turned out. I highly recommend this amazing place. read more

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I went for a basic pedicure. They told me I need a callus treatment. I said ok. They also asked to do my eyebrows but I declined. My husband also got a pedicure at the same time. They massaged his feet and used hot towels. I feel we were over charged for the services we received. My toe nails were not shaped and polish was sloppy. We will not return. read more