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    Star Nails

    4.0 (178 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Acrylic cat eye nails
    Teya W.

    I asked for almond-shaped nails and got nails that are each lop-sided with unevenly-applied acrylic. Not a single one of my nails is shaped like an actual almond nail, and they feel lumpy instead of smooth. The only thing I'm happy with is the color that I chose. My nail artist was Holly; she was friendly but it seemed like she was rushing and didn't care enough to make my nails shaped correctly.

    Amy F.

    Hands-down, the best manicure I have gotten in a long time. A hidden gem in Goleta! I highly recommend this place for someone who wants a high-quality manicure that's going to last. Excellent service, clean, and super accommodating to last minute walk-ins.

    Wendy N.

    I wish it were possible to give six stars!! I was fortunate to walk in to get a much needed manicure after being on the ski slopes for the past month. The place was busy but I only waited a few minutes. I got a fast and relaxing mani from a nice man named Khao. He was super friendly and did a great job on my nails. The mani was only $20 (I tipped $5) and my hands look and feel great. So glad I found this place. I will be a regular!! Highly recommend.

    Devo E.

    Perfect simple manicure by Tingh, "Jacklyn". She was so kind and gentle. Tools were clean and I did not feel rushed. Will be back again. Thank you! I was just a walk-in and was accommodated quickly.

    polish on hands and glue on hands

    avoid!! manager is incredibly rude, they made me wait for an app 15 extra min, my nails are crooked and not painted well, my toes are messed up and i have polish around them, service was way to quick for 130$, charged me an extra 1$ for the french tip but didn't tell me until after, when i called to let them know their service was not good the manager spoke to me horribly. take your money elsewhere.

    Gel nails
    Rose J.

    As an RN, our hands are always in water. Hence, my resistance for any type of gel, dip, or any other type of groomed nail service. Well, I caved in. I've gotten three gel manicures from different salons. As you can see, I'm in search of a manicure that is long lasting~2 weeks. The first two salons, my manicure lasted 3 days at best. My verdict is still not in for Star Nail Salon. I've had one chip already and it's only been 5 days, but will do a follow up. The salon specialist we're sweet, kind, and accommodating, hence the 4 star.

    Love my dip powder nails!! They also shape so nicely

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    Customers are allowed to talk loudly on their cell phones ruining an otherwise good experience for other customers.

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    Place feels nice and fresh, people are so friendly and I'm very happy with my nails. Definitely recommend

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    Visiting from out of town and found this place online. Great quality service. Phong was excellent and efficient!

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    Khoa Anh Ta helped me out, I got a regular manicure. He was quick and I left very satisfied with my nails.

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    Ocean Nails & Spa

    3.5(301 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Great service and high quality products. Had a mani/pedi walk in and both nail specialists did a…read moreterrific job. Got new tips and they're still Going strong after over 10 Days. Hard to find this level of skill.

    Disappointing Service Despite Good Work - Will Not Return I…read morerecently visited ocean nails hoping for a relaxing pampering session, but unfortunately, the customer service I received was incredibly disheartening from the moment I walked in. I asked for an acrylic set for my toes and a pedicure, a service I routinely enjoy and am fully aware of the cost for. Upon arrival, I was met with rudeness and questioned about my choice of service, with the nail technician repeatedly asking if I was "sure" because it was "a lot of money." This was incredibly off-putting and made me feel judged, as if they assumed I couldn't afford a service I genuinely enjoy and habitually get. It wasn't until I was on the phone with my boyfriend, expressing my frustration about being treated as though I couldn't pay, that their attitude subtly shifted. The pedicure felt rushed, and despite my interest in adding on premium services, none were offered. I wanted to treat myself to more, but the initial unwelcoming vibe and the speed of the service made me feel like an inconvenience. While I can genuinely say the actual nail work was well done, the overall experience was severely overshadowed by the poor customer service and unprofessional treatment. It's a shame, because I would have been a returning client and would have gladly spent more on additional services if I had felt welcomed and respected. Given the unfortunate political affiliations displayed in the salon, combined with the poor treatment, I definitely will not be returning. There are plenty of other salons where customers are treated with dignity regardless of their chosen services or perceived spending limit.

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    Glow Nails & Spa

    4.3(195 reviews)
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    I found Glow Nails through Yelp (thanks, Yelpers!) and really loved it. It's a bit of a hidden gem,…read moretucked away in an easy-to-miss parking lot off La Cumbre. The overall aesthetic is super cute and relaxing - you don't even feel like you're right off a busy road. The pedicure chairs were incredibly comfortable and relaxing. We did have to move to different stations for our manicures, which was a bit inconvenient, but not a huge issue. The staff was pretty quiet and not overly friendly, but they did a good job and everything turned out great. Overall, we enjoyed our time and I'd definitely come back.

    Extremely disappointing experience. poor service, poor communication, and unexpected charges…read more My daughter and her friend, both college students, called this salon ahead of time to confirm the service and were quoted $60 for builder gel. They had an appointment, yet were still left waiting approximately 45 minutes before being helped. Unfortunately, the actual manicure was extremely poor. As you can see in the photos, there is product left on the skin around the nails, uneven application, and visible areas that were not properly cleaned up or finished. My daughter specifically asked multiple times for the hangnails/cuticles to be addressed, but they were not properly taken care of. The bigger issue was the pricing and communication. They were quoted $60 over the phone but were charged a different amount when they arrived. They were also charged a credit card fee that was never disclosed when they booked the appointment. When they questioned the price, they were told they had been quoted the higher amount over the phone which was not what they were told. Then, when paying, the girls were presented with a tipping screen showing high percentage tip options and were rushed through the payment process without being given reasonable time to review everything. They left feeling rushed, uncomfortable, and taken advantage of. The staff was rude when they tried to ask questions, and the overall communication was extremely frustrating. For a service that was booked in advance, this was simply not acceptable. The photos speak for themselves. I would expect much better workmanship, transparency about pricing and fees, and basic courtesy toward customers.

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