Stacey is an incredible manicurist. I initially found her through the CND website as I had been getting my nails done elsewhere but the builder gel/structured gel my former nail tech used didn't jive with my nails and I was constantly getting lift. I do better with a thinner gel like Shellac which I've always had positive outcomes with since first using it almost 15 years ago - if it ain't broke don't fix it! I'm also very particular with the gel removal process in order to maintain the integrity of my nails and Stacey does NOT e-file my polish off but wraps my nail with a cotton ball soaked in acetone to break the seal and then gently scrapes it off with an orange wood stick - zero nail damage! This is the only way that works for me. She guarantees no chipping for 14 days and while I could even go longer in between manicures since her work is solid, I don't like the grow out process so I stick to every two weeks. Also, her manicures are waterless which is my preference and she is not overly aggressive with the cuticles which is hard to find. So many times nail techs are cutting away the proximal nail fold/live skin rather than just taking off the dead skin. Long story short, go to Stacey! read more

Perfectly pathetic. Sorry to say, unprofessional management and employees. Katie Hatch, the hairdresser, does not answer the phone nor replies to requests for appointment. The manager said you need to leave multiple messages with a very "detailed" explanation of who you are because she might not know if you are a stocker! As if she is running a brothel. What a joke for a rundown place. No wonder they have few to no clientele. Makes you question if some illicit activity going on to pay the rent. read more

Stacey is amazing! I've been going every 3 weeks for maybe a year now, and consistently great nails. read more

The Perfect Ten - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

It is always a pleasure to come and have my nails done at Perfect Ten! Everyone is friendly- and everything is clean and sanitary. I highly recommend- it's a great place. read more

Very happy with my color and cut. Jilayne was amazing. I haven't been this happy with my cut and color in many years. My hair color was perfect. Couldn't be happier read more

This salon is by appointment only. Very clean, knowledgeable and love what they do. Expect at least 1 weeks timing for scheduling. read more

See all

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I have been there for 3 years now for pedicure and manicure. I brought my mother, my best friend, my boyfriend for his first pedicure. They all loved it. Very professional and attentive staff. Very clean salon. A lot of fun color choices. At this point they probably don't need a 5stars review since they are always busy but I figure it was about time for me to show how happy I am with them! read more

I must say this salon is extremely welcoming, friendly, inviting, full of laughter and good vibes. Jilayne has joined the team as one of their hair stylists. Her skills are diverse and will not disappoint. Jilayne has been in the business numerous years and goes above and beyond with her clientele to inform and describe the best protocol to achieve your desired results. It's no wonder she's nicknamed The Fixer. Jilayne continues to educate herself to keep abreast of new techniques, new styles, new products.... and will share her useful knowledge with you. Time in her chair is not only a time to be pampered, it's also a dose of education. Schedule an appointment and enjoy! read more

I am set up with Darcy!! But I know all the ladies are amazing. If you need a good gel manicure, this place is consistently good, thorough and do not try to upsell you on additional services. Love the ladies here. read more

The Perfect Ten - Nail Salons Near Me - San Clemente, California

The perfect ten also has a hair salon built in as well now. I get my haircut once a month by jilayne. She does such an incredible job. I now perfer getting my haircut by Jil instead of the local barber. read more

Highly recommended. I want to thank Jilayne for the amazing job she continues to do on my hair. She is fantastic and actually saved my hair. She is an absolute professional and takes care of you 100%. She is amazing with color and I just love the way she styles my hair! I drive from the LA area just to have Jilayne do my hair. If anyone needs a great cut, style, tint, or highlights / lowlights, I definitely recommend Jilayne. Thank you so much! read more

Super nice salon tucked away in Del Mar. very nice nail technicians who did a perfect job! It is a little pricey though, but I think you get what you pay! read more

IN SAN CLEMENTE! FIVE STARS!!!! I'm a long time client of Darcy's, but have had excellent service from others in the shop as well. I was very surprised to read the negative Yelp reviews of the Perfect Ten; on the contrary, this group is an asset to their community. They care for and about their clients and participate regularly and support families in need. I see the same faces long term. The Perfect Ten is professional, knowledgeable, patient, accommodating, experienced! Before Covid they took care of their shop with great attention to hygiene; I always felt protected and cared for. Marilyn Rubinstein read more

If you have found this review....then congratulations! You are now one of the few people that know about the most awesome nail salon ever. Let me repeat that in case you glossed over it the first time. The. Most. Awesome. Nail. Salon. EVER. You know, it is so awesome, that it is like staring into a bright light. I don't want you to go blind. So I will start out with its peripheral awesomeness. First, it is only a few doors down from one of the best chocolate shops ever. Want to treat yourself to a spa pedicure and some goodies? Check. Next, it is across the street from a place that makes a mean espresso drink and salad. In fact, they even have a salad named after the owner of The Perfect Ten.....go in and ask for The Darcy. It is around the corner from the best frozen yogurt place in south county. So again....make a day of it. Still not sold? Ok, let us stare directly into the light, shall we? All of the technicians here are exactly that: technicians. They are experts at their craft and have the education to prove it. They will tell you why they are doing what they are doing to your nails, and help make your nails look better. You will not find shoddy work here, no sirree. These ladies are serious about their work. Until I started coming here, I had really given up on my hands. My nails are weak and damaged, and I have horrible cuticles. I have always wanted them to look pretty but didn't know what to do about it. After coming to Stacy, I now get compliments on my hands all of the time. My friends are slowly starting to become loyal clients as well after seeing how amazing her work is. My nails are also much healthier and I know what to do to keep them looking fantastic. Stacy works here Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday, and alternate Saturdays, and if she isn't available there are three other wonderful techs that would love to make your hands and feet happy. The price is great too. Soak-off Gel Polish (OPI's Axxium) is $20 for polish only. They have over 20 colors and you can walk out without wet nails and not worry about them chipping. It truly is an amazing product. If gel-polish is not your thing, you will have about 60 different polish choices for a regular manicure or pedicure. You can also get a full set of acrylics and be sure that they will be put on (and removed!) properly so that your nails aren't damaged. Stacy has a billion options including glitter and other cool stuff if you want your nails to look unique. Did you know that a GOOD pedicure will last you 3 weeks? I sure didn't. Really, I could go on and on, but the bottom line is, they do what is best for your nails, and that is why I keep coming back. You get treated like you are at a spa but without the super-spa prices. It may be slightly more expensive than your average chop-shop, but knowing that everyone is taking care of my nails is worth any price. read more

Having had acrylic nails on for over 17 years, I had decided that they were the result of evolution. I could no longer open cans, mail, gift wrap, etc. without the use of what my boyfriend has deemed my "claws." However, after moving to San Clemente I couldn't believe that after trying almost all of the nail places I couldn't find anyone to make my nails look good, not lift and stay nice for at least 2 weeks. Once again, I turned to my fellow Yelpers for help. I came across the review for The Perfect Ten and saw that the ratings were high and decided that it may be worth a shot. First, I was shocked when I called to find out that the person on the other end spoke clear and audible English. I'm not trying to hate here, but if you're going to be in the service industry you should be able to communicate with your clientele in a clear and understandable fashion. Enough on that, I was pleased to not only find out that I wouldn't have to wait forever for an appointment but that the rates were not outrageous in spite of the fact that clearly this salon is not like the neighborhood "chop shops" in any way. Stacey does my nails and not only do I enjoy our conversations during my visits, she's actually helping me rehab my hands so I can be acrylic-free. I never thought that'd happen and now I am forced to live forever in San Clemente so I don't have to go anywhere else. Do take note that the parking on Del Mar is a nightmare at times so give yourself the extra time to find parking. read more

Really rude service. The lady belittled me for not knowing what an enhancement was and whispered to her client something about how "people show up not knowing what they want." She was very condescending and rude. I ended up turning around and walking out the door, didn't want to waste my time. I went to Mingees across the street instead and they were all very nice and helpful. Don't let the name fool you because this salon is definitely NOT a perfect ten. read more

WOOhOO!! I believe that the Perfect10 is the BEST nail salon in the universe! Not only are the girls cleaner than clean but EnterTainiNG as well! I have been seeing Darcy for the last 6yrs and have had more compliments on my nails than my shoes! I have a standing apt with Darcy every 2 weeks and i look forward to seeing her and the all girls EVErY time! I LOvE LoVE!! read more

I love the work they do here at the salon, my nails have always been great, unlike other place I've tried I've never lost a nail ( I always get the acrylics because I'm really harsh on my hands) Darcy is a great technician. Highly recommended read more

I'm sorry, but these women talk about EVERY client the minute they leave the salon. I am not coming here to hear gossip. If you are talking about your prior client, then you'll be talking about me the minute I leave. read more

I want to write a good review as my experience there was great but I got my gel toes done on sat and now it's thurs and 2 completely fell off and the big toe half gone. I haven't been doing crazy thing with my feet.... The phone posted is disconnected that's why I'm writing this so some can contact me please. read more

The ladies here are very nice and fun! I loved the atmosphere-very laid back and casual. I really enjoyed the experience; however, my nails were the pits :( I've had acrylics for over 10 years and have never had an issue until now. They were lifting after only a day of having them filled! The nail tech was very sweet and fixed them for free! Great right?! They were lifting again after only 3 days :( Again, great ladies, just not great nails :( read more

I chose Yelp to help me pick a nail salon and am I ever greatful! This is by far the best ever! The staff does great work, fun to be around and they have wonderful personalities to match! I felt comfortable from the first..no matter your age or nail situation they take care of the "customer"! I see Stephanie..she is fantastic! but I want you to know that everyone that works there is the same as far as I can tell...they take care of "YOU"! I am hasitant on writting this because they are busy enough, I'm sure...however I use Yelp as my guide to the best of any and everything...so here are my 5 stars to the STAR'S of "The Perfect Ten"..Thanks for letting me join the family of greatful customers! read more

This is an amazing nail salon where the technicians are extremely talented, professional, caring and fun! They do not push extra services on you. They take their time with each client. The salon is extremely clean, neat and sanitized. Stacey is amazing! She is so precise, knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend her. The only downside is they are always booked so just make sure to plan ahead of time. It's always worth the wait and I know book my next appointment very time I leave the salon. read more

I have nightmare toes. The worse nails ever! They want to become ingrown and painful. I have been messed up, by many a "discount"nail salon.Stop the madness! I said no more! Since I put my toes in Stephanie's hands they have been completely pain free. She is so skilled and gentle I no longer dread my pedicures. This salon is busy, all the ladies are wonderful and you should call ahead for an appointment. read more

Best nail salon, ever. Stephanie is amazing and entertaining. Love her work. If you go to one of the Asian salons, it's a joke. Poor quality, unclean products. Perfect Ten has been around forever and the girls are the best. read more

I enjoy getting my finger nails and toe nails cut and filed down. I guess I'm too lazy to do it myself. So I say, why not? You get a nice hand and foot massage too. read more

I am so happy with my gel manicure I had today. Since I am new to having gel applied, Stephanie explained the procedure as she painted my nails. The end result was the best manicure I have ever received. The salon is so clean and Darcy and Stephanie were extremely friendly and professional. I would highly recommend Perfect Ten!!! read more

The perfect ten is the perfect place to get your nails done! It's a little pricy but totally worth every penny! It's super clean and relaxing in the spa. Each nail tect is awesome and I guarantee it will be the best manicure or pedicure you will ever receive. read more

BEST nail place in town!!! All the gals do a great job and I constantly get compliments on my nails. Great selection of colors and the gel doesn't chip!! Well worth every penny. You will always have a wonderful time chatting with Darcy or Stephanie! Highly recommend. read more

Did you see the name? Boy they arent kidding, sit in the brand new massage chairs while they give you a 60 minute pedicure for a measly $35.00. They are the second most sanitary nail salon in the area, the first being a beautiful & quiet day spa in talega. read more

I love these Ladies. I had to start wearing acrylic nails due to a reaction with a medication that made my nails very brittle. In the beginning I broke a bunch due to my own rough treatment, but each and every time the entire staff would go out of their way to squeeze me in for a repair. Kim is my regular tech, and it wasn't until people started going out of their way to comment on my nails did I realize the job she was doing. I did some nail watching and it was clear to see I was wearing perfection. My nails present a challenge due to the nature of their shape, but I am never disappointed. Plenty of parking in the back of the store. The atmosphere is Friendly, the facility very clean, and provides a pleasant experience each and every time I go. Their schedules are packed because they ARE so good at what they do, but if you have to wait for an appointment do so, they are worth it! Thanks Ladies! read more

These ladies have a really bad attitude. Lots of cussing, and they talked to me so rude, and it took almost 2 hours to get a set of acrylics. I actually going to have to find a place today to have them redone because they look so bad. They talked bad about so many people. I can't believe they have been in business so long. read more