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    Special Nail

    3.6 (100 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Gel nails!

    Kevin did my nails & i am obsessed. Thank youuu kevin . Always feel welcomed when i walk in. They are all so sweet.

    Acrylic Nail with design

    Been coming to Special Nail for a while and I always love how KEVIN does my acrylics. Just showed him a photo of what I wanted and he slayed!

    Swimming A.

    100/10 recommend! This has been my favorite place in Santa Ana. Kevin always knows exactly what to do and does an excellent job. Helen is your girl for a thorough pedicure!

    Gabriela D.

    Kevin did such a great job. I came in with an inspiration photo and he saw the vision and

    Alissa S.

    Ahhh these nails are so cute I'm obsessed and he did such a great job !!!he was very focused and I love it and he's not like others he'll start convos it's very interesting! He did such a great job

    TERRIBLE SERVICE Do not go unless you want your skin to be glued to the acrylics, want the bacteria from the person before you, or want to stared at my Kevin. I went with Kevin to get my acrylics and he wouldn't stop staring at me and telling me I had a pretty face in such a creepy manner. When he started on my nails I noticed he didn't switch out his gloves -- his gloves were dirty with holes in them!!. Kevin didn't clean my nails and left cuticles as is. He proceeded to glue on acrylics that didn't fit my nail bed. I told him the acrylics he chose didnt and he decided to put even more glue and let the glue bleed over to my skin!! So, at that point not only did I acrylic nails bigger than my actual nail bed but he was GLUEING my skin to the acrylic!!! He noticed the glue had dried so he acted like he "filed" the sides. Little after, i see he is lifting the nails. I thought he was going to fix them or start over but NO.. he took part of the acrylic off and told me he had an appointment lined up and turned off his desk lamp... there was no one at salon. The salon was DEAD, they were about to close. I sat there confused with glue on every finger and part of the acrylic on my nails bc he didn't properly remove them. What the actual fuck. I now have to go to a different place to detach my skin from the acrylic nail he left. I tried to take some of it off but I still was left with acrylic glued on. Please save yourself your time and money and go somewhere else. This place is very unprofessional, dirty, and creepy.

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    Claudia L.

    NEVER EVER AGAIN! I went here because they had a sign outside saying it was $14 for a full set so I very confident sat down and did my nails did not ask for anything special other than gel color I did not ask for any special shape .. The man did a great job however when it was time to pay they said it was $37 when I asked what about the special? Kevin mentioned that it is $14 for the full set plus $17 for gel +6 dollars for the length of my nails!! Incredible! I understand that a lot of small businesses are suffering the causes of this pandemic but so are normal hard-working people like me and others who just wanted to treat themselves and end up paying more than what they are supposed to. Shame on them!

    Kevin did an amazing job on my Halloween nails! I highly recommend him, he is definitely the best in town and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hands! ask for KEVIN

    Yadira R.

    I was a little worried bc Im very picky with my nails but my best friend really wanted me to try this place. And trust me when I tell you that this place is SO GREAT! They did an AMAZING JOB! I did them for Christmas and I couldn't be happier with the results! Also, they are SO NICE AND WELCOMING! (btw, ask for KEVIN! He is the BEST

    Nail fill

    Nice lady Kenyi did my nails, cute job............................................................................................................................................

    G N.

    Nails done by : TAMMY she is amazing at what she does! My nails came out exactly like i wanted them to thanks to her! I always like getting glitter manis and pedis and she suggested putting a light color on the bottom and then the glitter on the top, which made it look AMAZING! TY SO MUCH TAMMY! ‍ not to mention pricing is amazing and affordable and the nails last pretty long! i also suggest if you want Tammy call ahead of time to book her!!! She also does waxing! ( ill see you soon for my eyebrows!)

    Color - pink flamingo
    Cindee M.

    I have been coming here for a while. Pedicures are great! Their price is $15 for regular & $20 with callus remover. The salon has a variety of matching gel & regular nail colors. I hate gel on my toes so it is very convenient for me. Best days to go is weekday, weekends always have a wait unless you make an appointment. Mixed emotions about this place...I went back to fix my chipped/cracked nails (within a week)long story short, lady who did my nails refused & raised her voice at me calling me a lier stating she never did my nails..ect. The manager ended up fixing my nails yet it was very upsetting bc I WAS a frequent customer.. I no longer come here.

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    Kari V.

    I've been coming to this nail salon for about 15 + years and it never disappoints. I have tried other places but I just keep coming back because I'm constantly getting compliments on my nails. Therefore, I highly recommend it. My nails were done by Kevin he does an amazing job. Just make sure you make an appointment with him because he is very busy. For my pedicure all the ladies are good but if I have to choose I always go with Tammi.

    Black Gel fill, coffin shape. Done by: Kevin

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    Kk Nails And Spa

    Kk Nails And Spa

    4.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Skilled technicians, friendly staff, and great prices--honestly, that's all you really need to…read moreknow. This is an excellent nail spa. If I had to mention a couple of downsides, the first would be the parking. The parking lot is fairly small, so during busy hours you may have to park a little farther away. (I've been lucky enough to find a spot every time I've visited, though!) The second is that walk-ins can be difficult if you don't make an appointment in advance. Mondays through Wednesdays are usually fine, but once the weekend gets closer, it's hard to get in without a reservation. That's probably the only thing I wish were different. The salon itself isn't very large, but everything else more than makes up for it. The technicians are talented, everyone is welcoming, and the service is consistently excellent. One thing I really enjoy is the atmosphere. Even though we're all strangers, there's something fun about sitting side by side, chatting or relaxing, while everyone leaves feeling a little more beautiful. It always makes me happy, and it's one of the reasons I keep coming back.

    LOVE THIS PLACE. This is my absolutely my go to nail place. I come here on the monthly. The nail…read moreplace is always packed and its busy, so make sure to make an appointment here. Price is affordable. The ladies here are so nice and all their work is good. I don't have a set nail tech yet, and every time I come, I get a different tech and it doesn't disappoint. For reference, I normally get gel builder on my manicure, basic colors, no design & it is about $45 and for pedicure gel, basic color, no design, and it is about $23. I even brought my whole family and my bridesmaids here for my wedding and all of them were very happy with the nails they got. Tip: Make sure to call to make an appointment. Also it is cash only!

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    Zara Nails Lounge

    Zara Nails Lounge

    4.2
    (46 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    Luxury

    TOMMIE AND AMY BOTH ARE AMAZING! seriously the customer service and they way they pay attention to…read moreDETAIL!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place! in this photo this set was done by TOMMIE! THANK YOU ALL for always being so amazing!

    I really fell in love with this nail salon during my first visit. The space is clean for the most…read morepart, and I initially had a great experience. However, there are some sanitation practices that need improvement--specifically, certain tools like nail bits should be 100% disposable or properly single-use, and that was not consistently followed. During my most recent visit for a manicure, I had a very disappointing experience. I am someone who struggles with nail biting, and I had been very disciplined in allowing my nails and surrounding skin to fully heal over the past few months. Unfortunately, the nail technician excessively cut the skin around my nails--areas that should not be trimmed. As a licensed cosmetologist, I am aware of proper nail care practices and understand what should and should not be removed. I did communicate multiple times during the service that the cutting was too aggressive, but the issue continued. By the end of the appointment, it became clear just how much skin had been removed. I am now dealing with painful sensitivity and multiple hangnails on most of my fingers as a direct result. It's frustrating to have undone months of progress in one appointment. On top of that, my nail polish is already chipping on one of my nails, and the entire polish layer is lifting and will likely come off completely, which is disappointing so soon after the service. While I truly wanted to continue coming here, this experience has made me reconsider returning.

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    Lush Nail Studio

    Lush Nail Studio

    4.3
    (990 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    10 years in business

    Obsessed with my nails Terry is an exceptional nail artist…read moreAnd lovely to talk with. I always asked for Terry and Mindy for my toes

    The lady cut my toe nails so short that it was hurting when she filed it. I asked 3 times if she…read morecould do acrylic on my big toe to make it square since the side of it broke so it could match the other foot and she didn't do it. These aren't even square and she kept cutting the side of my toe nails and filing them back when they were too short and hurt. I've been coming. Here for a long time this is probably the worst shaping I've ever gotten here. I could have done my own shaping better than that at home. Just ridiculous *** it was around 5-7 weeks since my last pedicure so my toes were not "really short" besides the big toe that broke. I added another picture to show that she was filing into my toe nails after cutting them super short as short as she could get them and made half of them round and tiny. She also cut the sides of the nails which you aren't supposed to do due to infection and hang nails. I asked her not to do this. there was no reason for her to cut the sides of my nails on one foot and not the other leaving with me with uneven toes. I appreciate the response but I feel that there should be an attempt to fix the situation instead of making excuses or insinuating that I'm making this up.

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