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    Special Nail

    3.6 (101 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    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

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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!

    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.

    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

    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.

    Nail fill

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

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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.

    First time doing my nails here and i loved them!!  Nails by kevin
    Jassiee D.

    Nails by kevin! Completely happy with the ending results! Definitely recommend kevin for acrylics and tammy for pedicures!

    Black Gel fill, coffin shape. Done by: Kevin

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    “Kevin always knows exactly what to do and does an excellent job.”

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    Fleur Nail Spa

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    Luxury
    Large group friendly

    This was my first time visiting Fleur Nail Spa, and I had a wonderful experience!…read more The spa is decorated so cute and has a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere. As soon as I arrived, I was offered a beverage, which was a nice touch. Abby was my nail technician, and she did an amazing job! I showed her a picture of the nails I wanted, and she was able to replicate them perfectly. They came out exactly how I envisioned them. It was also my first time trying Gel-X nails, and I absolutely love them--I will definitely be getting Gel-X again! Crystal did my gel pedicure, and it also came out perfect. Both technicians were professional, friendly, and paid great attention to detail. I also loved their use of technology. The check-in process was simple, and I really appreciate that their system keeps track of your service history and the technicians you've seen. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend Fleur Nail Spa. I will definitely be returning!

    I really wanted to like Fleur Nail Spa because the nail technicians themselves were wonderful. Kim…read moredid an excellent job on my toes, and Diana did an excellent job on my mother's toes. Unfortunately, the customer service and payment experience completely ruined our visit. From the moment we walked in, Salem at the front desk came across as rude and unwelcoming. Then there were multiple issues with our bill. We were first told we had been undercharged, then overcharged, and we were also given the wrong ticket amount. On top of that, my mother attempted to withdraw $300 from their ATM, but the machine only dispensed $180. We were told she would receive a refund for the missing money, but she still has not received it. What bothered me most was Salem's attitude when I questioned all of the changing prices and incorrect charges. Instead of apologizing or trying to calmly explain what happened, she told me, "That's just how we work here." When I expressed that I was unhappy with the situation, she even told me that if I didn't like it, I didn't have to come back. Then, after all of this, they called me again saying that they had undercharged me. The nail technicians deserve recognition because Kim and Diana were great, but the front desk customer service and the way the payment issues were handled were extremely disappointing. With so many billing problems in one visit, I would strongly recommend checking your receipt carefully before leaving and keeping documentation of any refunds you are promised. I definitely won't be going back.

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    4.5(860 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$
    Certified professionals
    Free consultations

    Amazing service! Lyn did my gel builder nails, and they look fabulous! Everybody there is super…read morefriendly, talented, and careful. I continue to go back!

    I really wanted to like this salon, but unfortunately my experience was disappointing…read more When I made my appointment, we specifically requested two technicians--one for my manicure and one for my pedicure--because we were on a tight schedule. We were assured that wouldn't be a problem and were told another technician would be back from lunch shortly. That person never came back, so I ended up waiting until another technician finished someone else's pedicure before she could start mine, which defeated the purpose of booking both services at the same time. During my manicure, the owner (or manager) seemed to be rushing through the service. When I politely pointed out a few issues with the shape and some imperfections, she didn't seem happy about the feedback, which made the experience uncomfortable. As a paying customer, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect attention to detail, especially when getting acrylic tips, builder gel, and gel polish. To make matters worse, it's only been one week and one of my nails has already chipped. With the services I paid for, I expected my manicure to last much longer than that. Overall, I left disappointed with both the service and the quality of the work. Unfortunately, I won't be returning to this nail salon.

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    Zara Nails Lounge

    Zara Nails Lounge

    4.1(51 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!

    This was my 2nd time at Zara. First time was wonderful. I am not a fancy nail gal and don't know…read morethe lingo well. I've mostly just done my own nails. However one index nail has developed a split that stops growing at a point and breaks. My clear enamel no longer did the job. But a lady at Zara, months ago, fixed it! I believe she put gel on that nail because it was shinier and higher than the others. It lasted a long time. I returned recently and requested the same thing. Did not get it. And there was a language barrier so although I did ask why they had not done the gel that I had been very clear to request when checking in, it was too late. And they seemed to sincerely believe that what they had done would fix my problem and two ladies (check-in person and the person who did the work) did their best to explain to me what had actually been done to that nail (one kept using the word "foundation"). Unfortunately not only did that nail split within only a couple of days, causing me to have to clip it, ALL the nails began losing their clear coat in layers. Layers that are peeling and catching on things like hair. I feel like they tried but either did not want to do what I asked or thought their way was better for a reason I never understood due to a language challenge. I will not return.

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    Santa Ana Nails & Spa

    Santa Ana Nails & Spa

    4.4(62 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    I'm honestly so upset writing this, but people should know what to expect here…read more I've been coming to this nail shop for a while and usually see Katelyn, who I absolutely love. Unfortunately, she wasn't available today, so I was assigned to someone else. I went in with a very simple plan: remove my current gel builder set and get a basic manicure with cuticle cleanup. I was very clear that I'm coming back in two weeks (for my baby shower, which I mentioned multiple times) to get a fresh gel builder set with Katelyn. Today, I was completely fine leaving with bare, natural nails. During the service, the nail tech asked if I wanted a clear coat. I said sure. Then she mentioned she would apply a thin layer of gel builder "just to keep my nails strong" until I come back. The way it was presented sounded like a small courtesy, not an added service--so at no point did I think I was agreeing to an extra $50 charge. I get to the register and my total is $70. $20 for a manicure... and $50 for gel builder. I was completely blindsided. If I had known I was being charged for gel builder, why would I agree to a THIN, clear layer with no color? That makes zero sense, especially when I specifically said I'd be coming back for a full set in two weeks. I felt genuinely misled. When I questioned it, I was told it was because the tech applied gel builder. I explained that I had clearly asked for just a manicure before being seated, and no one mentioned any additional costs at any point. They apologized and took off $20 plus 15%, but I still ended up paying $50 for something I didn't ask for and didn't want. At that point, I felt so uncomfortable and frustrated that I just paid and left. But honestly, the damage was done. This completely ruined my trust. Why would I come back in two weeks (or ever) when I've basically already paid for a service I didn't even want? I'm really disappointed because I loved coming here and it's so close to home, but the lack of transparency and communication today was unacceptable. Please be very careful and ask about every single charge before agreeing to anything here. Better yet, just don't come here at all.

    I just came here with my friend because we were really excited to have a girls' day and get our…read morenails done. First, I want to say that the technicians who worked on us were both very kind, patient, and attentive. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask for their names, and they were never rude or unprofessional. My disappointment is with the quality of the final work, not with how they treated us. If you look at the photos, you can see that my blue nails have several areas that weren't properly finished. While cleaning around my cuticles, it looks like the drill accidentally removed part of the polish near one of my cuticles. Almost all of my nails also have gel left on the cuticle, which makes them look unfinished. I also specifically asked for my gel to be applied as thin as possible. In the photos, you can see that there's a noticeable bump near the cuticle, and the surface isn't even or smooth. Instead of having a flat, natural-looking finish, the gel is uneven with visible bumps. My friend's nails had similar issues. On her thumb, there's a large piece of gel extending onto the cuticle, and overall the finishing wasn't clean either. Before we left, the staff did ask if everything was okay while we were paying, which I appreciated. However, by that point the salon was basically closing, and the technician who did my blue nails had already left. I felt it would be better to address my concerns afterward, once I had time to look at everything closely and take photos of the issues. We left feeling pretty disappointed because we were really looking forward to this experience. The staff was genuinely sweet and attentive, but the nail work itself needed much better attention to detail and finishing.

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    Polished Nail Lounge

    Polished Nail Lounge

    4.3(402 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    •$$
    Walk-ins welcome
    Discounts available

    I loved it so much! I came here for my birthday and I got the deluxe gel pedicure for $50 and the…read moregel x happy hour special with French tip for $55! Great pricing and great vibe! I'm so greatful for the person who helped me 'B' she was so kind and sweet and really took her time Thank you! You made my day!

    I was in town and needed my nails done at the last minute, so I picked this salon because it had…read morealmost 5 stars and a ton of positive reviews. After my appointment, I went back and read the negative reviews, and honestly, those matched my experience much more closely. The first red flag was that I walked in to ask about pricing, then left to think about it, and one of the employees actually came out into the parking lot to convince me to come back. That immediately felt off. The second red flag was that I asked for almond-shaped acrylics, and the technician immediately started putting tips on without ever asking what length I wanted. He just assumed I wanted them short. By that point I was already committed, so I just went with it. As the service went on, I also noticed the salon wasn't as clean as I would expect. There were leftover decorations up and everything was just dirty and had stains on it, and debris around the work area, and it just didn't give me a great feeling. To be fair, the pedicure came out really nice. They opened what appeared to be a sealed pack of sanitized tools, which I appreciated, and I'm happy with how my toes turned out. The acrylic nails, though, were another story. The technician left noticeable gaps between the acrylic and my cuticles, as well as along the sides of my nails. They're also extremely thick. My boyfriend, who normally doesn't notice nails at all, actually asked if they were press-ons because they looked so bulky and fake. It's only been about a week, and because of the large gap near the cuticle, they already look like they've grown out for several weeks. I know sometimes a last-minute appointment is all you can get, and that's why I stayed. But if I could do it over again, I would have gone somewhere else. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this salon based on my experience.

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    Happy hour! 20% off For Gel Manicure & Gel Pedicure ( Not For Dipping & not Gel Builder & not Fill or Acrylic)

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    Lush Nail Studio - Kelly

    Lush Nail Studio

    4.3(993 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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