Always have great service. Staff is friendly and salon is clean. They do a great pedicure. This is our regular spot!

I've visited this place a few times since I'm new to the area. During my first visit, I requested a pedicure and overlays on my nails. The woman who attended to me was quite rude and seemed unwilling to accommodate my preferences. Despite my insistence that I didn't care about the price, she kept bringing it up. This morning, I returned to get a broken nail fixed. The same technician attempted to pass me off to someone else and suggested I come back later. I offered to wait in case her appointment didn't show up. Instead of being courteous, she started speaking in her language and became rude again. If it weren't for my birthday dinner, I would have left for another salon. I insisted on getting my nail fixed, but I made it clear that I won't be returning. I'll take my $180 plus tip elsewhere! read more

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I made an appointment for my wife and I to get a pedicure at 3 pm today. We go in on time and begin our wait. They ran water for both of us, but only had 1 person to do the work. In the meantime, a lady came in after us and they started on her immediately. We hahave been coming here for a couple of years , but I think they just lost our business. read more

Don't go to the new young girl. I've gone to her twice and each time was bad. She's probably learning the ropes but don't service paying customers. Super disappointed with my manicure, I have so much cuticle left and leftover paint from my last manicure. Not clean at all. I had no choice but to tip her but I didn't want to, I just didn't want to be rude. I don't like confrontation read more

As a Licensed Cosmetologist, I was shocked by the lack of Sanitation at this salon. They used only Plain Watering a Plastic Liner - No Disinfectant - and told me I'D have to pay extra for proper sanitation. When I questioned it, Serveral staff members hostile and told me to leave. I left their Salon without any Services. read more

Always a great job with friendly service. Gel nails last a full 2 weeks before needing to be done again. read more

Awful, awful, awful experience. I speak the same language as the employees at this establishment. I was not treated as a customer. I was treated as if I was an inconvenience. Employees here are entitled and apparently are in the wrong field of business. Clearly not into servicing people? Getting tipped? Majority of the ladies here except for Lan were a bunch of slobs. Being a nail tech doesn't take much so let me start with that. You signed up for it, not me. That's your job. Do it with a smile. I had little interaction with the lady working on me. It was pure what are you here for, ok have a seat here. Im not going to lie. I don't even acknowledge that I speak the language. There's no need for that. If they ask, no doubt I'd be up front. These ladies here today were brutal in their conversations amongst each other. They talked about every single customer in the shop including myself as if there's nothing better to converse about. Pure negativity. You can pretty much feel it the minute you walk in. Never once was there a greeting of welcoming you in or asking how you are, or anything. I get it, not everyone knows service but you don't need to speak English to show that either. The outcome of the work was basic. Neither am I picky. I just needed a fill and a pedicure. I didn't expect people here to be so damn rude. The owner here should re-evaluate his employees. My first time here wasn't so bad. This last time is rightfully the last. Believe the reviews. There's two other nail shops less than a mile in proximity. You're better off going there. read more

The service is great the day I got my nails done and my nails did turn out pretty! But, one of them chipped three days later, and I came back in to get it fixed, and they forced me to pay for it. I've never been to a nail salon that makes you pay for a nail that chipped and you come back to get it fixed. Coming in 1234 times but this is just one time and it was three days later. I was just really surprised about that. Besides that, good place! read more

Special Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Fairfield, California

Worst fkn place ever, DO NOTTTT GO HERE!!!!! a guy was doing my pedicure and he left all the nail polish on the side of my toes, I decided to get french tip nails (which was my first mistake) and they turned out so ugly, the same guy who did my pedicure was doing them and he spent about ten minutes on just one nail, I told them to fix them but they ended up the same or worse, DO NOT COME HERE, save yourself 90 dollars worth of shitty service. Biggest regret and waste of money ever read more

Special Nails - My "French tip nails", absolutely ridiculous and ugly, can't believe I paid 60 dollars for this shit - Nail Salons Near Me - Fairfield, California

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The service is amazing and the quality of their manicures and pedicures are outstanding! Such a good, positive, experience, over and over, again! read more

I've been coming to Special nails for a long time and am very happy every time I get my manicures (powder) and pedicures (gel) All of the staff do a wonderful job and they care about their customers. Thank you for always making every experience special and wonderful. read more

Henry paid attention to detail and took his time on my nails. They were able to get me into an appointment right away when I had called. I had went in to just get a fill and to fix one of my nails as well as get an eye brow waxed... Nails: at first everything was perfect, I explained to him what I like and how long I want my nails. I have also explained that my nails normally last 4-6 weeks depending on the nail technician, but recently it has only been lasting for about 2 weeks before chipping or my nail completely falling off. Yes it looks beautiful for the first couple of days but before the week even ended I already had chipping on the Gel nail polish that I was told it would last longer. eyebrows.... My eyebrows were just very uneven, the lady who had sat me down to get my eyebrows waxed didn't even measure or look at evening out my eye brows. one side was shorter noticeably and the other was defiantly higher than the other. I expressed this to her that it was uneven and she said to use a pen to fill it in... :/ I do not wear make up and do not know I ended up paying about $75 including tips was way too much for just a fill and eyebrow wax. Expecially for it to be just a fill and eye brow waxing. read more

I always go to same place to get my nails done, but today I decided to give another business some of my business. Bad decision. From the moment I walked in the vibe wasn't good. The usual pick a color. I grabbed a few of the color wheels and then the lady that was going to do my fill says, I can help you here. Okay, but I want to look at the colors first. When I sat down she handed me another book like color selection. Then she started having a long term conversation with the other ladies who where a few chairs down from her. I don't mind some chatting, but this was like a long lost friend type of conversation. She never asked me, how you doing today? Nada. Almost like I was interfering with her day. Next she put the acrylic layer on and then she started to file my nail. First one and she cut into my nail bed. OUCH. I just got up and left. If the owner is reading this, teach your staff to put the customer first. You can have your personal conversations when nobody's there or at least keep them to a minimum. I believe she was just to much into her personal conversation to really care about my nails. Good luck if you come here. read more

I am not one to be writing reviews but what I experienced today was terrible. I've been going to KIMS SALON AND SPA , but today they couldn't get me in . I called special nail salon today to see if I can get a pedicure and the lady I spoke to said I can come in now. It took me less than 5 minutes to get there since I was at Safeway. When I got there they sat me down and were doing my pedicure. The lady who was doing my pedicure she seemed very rush and didn't put time at all on my toes that she didn't let the polish dry and applied the top coat and Smeared the polish. When I told her about it she and her coworker's begun talking about me in there language as if there isn't translation apps ? Like again that was her mistake , not mine. The customer service was terrible. read more

I've been coming here ever since they opened and I must say they are very hit or miss. I've had good experiences, a male who wears glasses does them amazing as well as the main manicurist (I think her name is Hannah?). I've learned that I have to be very particular with what I want, and sometimes even have to micromanage my manicure so I don't end up with cut cuticles. Overall, they've been pretty good compared to others in the area. They're very conveniently located. read more

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I have been a customer here for a long time. I've even recommended them to friends. Went in today with a friend (we had an appointment and we're not walk ins) My friend's pedicure started before mine and went fine. I had the worst pedicure EVER. The woman working on me was very rushed, did not give a good leg massage and left me with a bloody toe. I have been a customer here for a long time and have always had wonderful service until today. read more

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Every person is amazing, love this place!, they really take there time, you feel good about your purchase, it's hard to find, I like all the skin off my nails! read more

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Sunday, March 4. Came in with my cousin who is a regular at Special Nails. This is my 2nd time and Tina did my gel nails. Although she was friendly she was a little rough and jabbed me underneath my left thumb which hurt. Then she said "good, no blood". My thumb hurt for 2 days after that. On the plus side I like that the lights that are built in to the station you sit at so that you just place your hands in there to set the gel on your nails. They have a large selection of gel colors and also like that they carry the mood gels that change colors. .......... My first time & Amy did my gel nails. Happy with how my nails came out. Nice job , thanks Amy. read more

Special Nails - My gel nails. First time here & Amy did them. Nice job! - Nail Salons Near Me - Fairfield, California

So I went to this salon recently the girl who did my nails the first time wasn't there. I gave them grace and allowed an older lady to do my nails... When it was time to pay I told the lady to add a $5.00 tip to make the total even on my card. I also added cash so that both ladies received a tip. She asked if I wanted a receipt silly me I said no... this lady TOOK IT UPON HER SELF TO CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL $20.00 OFF MY CARD!!!!!!! I realized this when I got home and was reviewing my charges to make sure my CC payment went through. So guess TF what I disputed the transaction and I will NEVER go back to these people again. I can't stand no scamming ass business!!!! CHECK YALL ACCOUNTS CAUSE THEY GETTING OVER!!!!! read more

The Nails really stay on. The people are very creative at doing designs. They take there time and are very gentle. I love this place a lot. They have all kinds ds of polish and gel and sip powder to so on nails. I have very bad nails and there nails really stay on The pedicures are really great. read more

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My daughter wanted a somewhat complicated design she found online for first day of school, and they delivered! Thank you for your patience on this! It looks exactly like the photo inspiration read more

Special Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Fairfield, California

Recently started coming back to Special Nails. I've tried multiple places where I live now in the Central Valley (3 hours away), but no one is as good as Emmy. So basically whenever I am in town visiting family, I am always booking an appointment with her. Emmy is still the absolute best! My full sets and fills are always on point. Perfectly shaped and she is able to do all the pinterest nail designs I bring in for inspiration. Highly recommend booking with her! read more

Maybe Emmy or Tina micht be good, or Dawn, but my provider was not very good. I received a trad manicure and the polish was slopped over my cuticles and the nail shaping was terrible - the nails were cut straight across and not rounded off. There was some shaping done but he started shaping deep into the nail fold. He did that thing with the cuticle nippers where the nippers aren't sharp enough, so they cute and pull. It could have been worse, I guess. My fingers were not bleeding and did not hurt, although the nail fold was uncomfortable. I had to file my nails after I left which caused the polish to chip prematurely. Staff and customers are nice. read more

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I absolutely love the way Henry does my nails! I finally found a nail tech that I like going to after trying so many places! read more

Special Nails - Henry's work - Nail Salons Near Me - Fairfield, California

Do not go here for a pedi/mani unless you go to Anna! Anna was attentive and professional, took her time and did a great job my 1st time here. Thought I found a good place to go, but they've just like the rest of them who want your money but don't want to work. Horrible Experience today!!! Went in for a pedi/mani and little relaxation. Anna wasn't there. The lady doing my manicure was nice but she couldn't understand me and she cut my natural finger nails down way too low...so low, she was scrubbing my skin with the file. She couldn't shape them properly and she was snipping at my skin and cuticles instead of clipping them neatly. She barely massaged my hands, but I still tried to work with her and be nice. The gentleman doing the pedicure barely scrubbed my feet. I asked him to do more around the areas needed, and that turned into a debate. He kept asking me if I wanted him to do more. I kept telling him yes, but he never did. Instead he kept justifying what he already did, and asking me to calm down (which really meant accept the bullshit and be quiet)! Then he asked if I want someone else to do it. I told him I don't care as long as they do it right. His response was I don't know if they'll do it right either, which changed to no one will service me. I asked who was the owner /manager. She just sat there quietly. When I tried to address her, she said No Thank you. I told her, I came here to relax and this was not relaxing at all. I could've stayed home and done a better job myself. She didn't care and said come to see Anna. They shouldn't have people working here that don't know what they're doing or are going to do a half ass job. Never going back. Will spend my money elsewhere. Sorry Anna. Like the owner said- No Thank You! read more

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Got my nails done here and it was 10/10. I believe Tammy did my nails and she was really sweet and talented. She made sure I liked every aspect of my nail and was a good presence to have read more

Special Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Fairfield, California

Poor customer service. I have been coming for 3 months and I really like Tina. She does a great job. Unfortunately my daughter got an Ecoli infection and was in the hospital for two weeks. I missed an appointment and by the time I made it in I needed a new full set. Tina got right on it. After I paid she reminded me to come back in two weeks. I said ok and started to leave. I was shocked that as I left the store, the woman on the front left side yelled "you lie, we not see you till next year". I don't care how good the nails are, I refuse to come back here after that hurtful comment. My daughter almost died from this ordeal. Being humiliated in front of everyone just added to my stress. If anyone has any recommendations please inbox me. I live in Fairfield, so I want to keep my money in Fairfield. Thank you. read more

OMG Never again! Pure torture! I went in for a Pedi and it was so intense! It's like going to the dentist without novocaine. This girl was digging on the side of my nail bed with her cuticle tool. I finally yelled and told her to leave that toe alone! She started on the next big toe and tried to dig into that one. Even after she was finishing up she went back to that nail and wanted to start digging at it again. I had to tell her again to leave it alone!! When massaging my feet and toes, she yanked each toe once and I do mean yanked!!!! Nope, not going back!! read more

I do not get acrylic, I am consistent with only gel hardening over natural nails HENRY did great job on my nails was very thorough. I'm very big on shape - he did great job also they have rhinestones & I love that :) read more

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Had the most painful nail experience here yesterday. Went in for a fill on an acrylic set, and I get my nails done frequently (usually not here), I've been here maybe 2 or 3 times prior. And I have never ever had someone make all 10 of my nails/cuticles bleed in all the years of getting my nails done. My cuticles are now red, sore and irritated today, I have a few scabs forming from how hard my nails were filed down after she laid down the acrylic. The fill is also thick and uneven, after speaking up a few times about the bleeding and being unhappy with the evenness of the fill, I was so ready to get out of there. Definitely don't recommend. Even in a pinch, go somewhere else!! read more

DO NOT RECOMMEND! I usually go to Kim's salon and spa in the same shopping center. Today they were busy which I usually have time to wait for their professional service and quality. Today I was on a tight schedule decided to go to special nails. It was empty. The lady that was there called out someone from the back. Seem like she didn't want to work. I went in for DIP asked for DD29, a reddish pinkish orange, nice color. My nails were nowhere near that. She applied a BRIGHT ORANGE! I did bring it up twice that the color she applied was brighter/neon. She said yes but it looks nice! I'm sorry but WTF! The second time I brought it up she said "the color isn't going to be exactly like on the nail display." If I'm pointing to a color that's how o want them on my nails! To top it off she put 5 layers of DIP making my nails bulky... but You guys decide. I'll insert pictures. Does it look like DD29? read more

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After three months glad to get my nails done but wait my place did not reopen. Never fear looked on Yelp and took a risk. And it paid off. While I could not get in straight away I came back an hour later and was able to get the deluxe pedicure and gel manicure. After signing in and using hand sanitizer, my temp was taken and I sat in the spa chair divided by plexi glass. It's important to know that the process to checkin and be serviced was safe. I did not any point worry about that. And both staff and customers wore a mask. A moment to acknowledge Tammy who was excellent she did a through job and I was incredibly pleased with my experience. Definitely my new place to come. Please do tip generously if you receive good service. These ladies have not worked for over three months so it's important for them to know we appreciate them. read more

Henry did such an amazing job on my nails. I showed him a photo of what I wanted and he gave me exactly what I asked for! He was so patient. Staff is very friendly and engages in conversation while they work. Will be back soon! read more

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Hannah is the best! I always walk away happy when she does my nails. I will bring in a picture of what I want and leave with exactly that. She is very kind as well. read more

Thus company was trying to charge me 20 dollars I just spent like 120 the day before just to get a retouch cause the polish smudge worst place ever over charge. Usually when I go and get my nails done elsewhere they never charge just fix it DO NOT RECOMMEND THUS PLACE EVER. This place is all over the place short staff and all read more

Top notch nails and service . The staff is ALWAYS very welcoming and helpful and Emmy the owner is amazing. They have every color imaginable along with polish the comes in gel for nails and matching toe nail polish (never do you have to try to "come close" to match the colors again). Emmy carries rare and unique colors and finishes that I've never seen at other salons. I highly recommend having your pedicure and nail needs taken care of here... They also provide waxing if needed as well. read more

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I went to this place to get a manicure and pedicure. I enter here for the first time because the place was empty. It was early and I was helped promptly. She started working on my feet but all the instructions were by hand signal she barely spoke English but she understood everything I requested. When she got to the scrubbing of the bottom of my feet I told he to go easy, that my feet were very sensitive. She ignored my request and scrubbed with such force that she cut my foot. I told her and she never reported to whoever was in charge instead she submerged my foot in the dirty water. She put pressure on the cut to stop the bleeding. She finish the job but I was hurting. I tried to talk to someone in charge but no one speak English. I went 2 days later because it was getting infected and I had to miss work and end up in the ER. I was given 3 days without pay and facing termination since I'm in the probation period. I hope I don't loose my job. I went back to the store and requested the minimum which was my money back and he told me over the phone that he was not giving me my money back until he talk to the employee who help me. He ask one of the other workers to check my foot and she verified my cut for him. He refused to give me my money back and he said that he was busy at work and that I needed to come back. It's been 5 days and I have not received a call. I guess I will have to see him in courts read more

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I came here to get a pedicure and nail fixed. I have come a couple of times before. It has been decent, but I came today to get my pedicure and my nail fixed and k noticed after i got my nail fixed a crack in another nail I wanted to get fixed. The guy was rude and said why didn't you tell me earlier. I was appalled at his response since I am a paying customer. I just told him it's ok and he offered to glue the crack. I just looked at him in disbelief . I will not be back here for the lack of professionalism. read more

Horrible service. I walked in a hour before closing just to do a polish change but they didn't even care to acknowledge me when I first walked in. After a few minutes a lady asked what did I need and I asked if they had time to do a polish change and she just looked at the clock and didn't say anything. I waited a little bit and said it's okay I can just come back another day and she said yea we don't have time or we can just do nails or toes but you'd have to pick. She was super rude and they were unprofessional so instead I decided to politely decline and take my business elsewhere. read more

If you are Black , dont go here! I've tried to give this place several chances, Since there are limited nail salons in this area. The service is mediocre and their customer service is SH!T. This past Thursday I made an appointment for a full set and pedicure when I entered the salon no one greeted me I then told them that I have an appointment at 3:30 no one still responded I sat there for at least 15 minutes with people looking at me yet and saying nothing so I left... I should have not even sat there but I needed my nails did thank God for the nail shop in the nut tree plaza in Vacaville! read more