I needed to get a french manicure done for an upcoming pageant, so I searched Yelp for a highly rated place near my home and I found Unique Nails. My cousin and I had french manicures done today. Sandy did my cousin's manicure, and her husband did my manicure. Both of them were very friendly, talkative, and knowledgeable. The husband did a great job with my nails! The color is even, each coat of nail color is smooth, and the nail shape is exactly what I wanted. He even asks what shape you want your nail to be with filing and asks if there is any pain when using the orange stick to clean under the nails or when buffing the nails. He is very careful and does great work. I can't comment much about the wait, since my cousin and I came at just the right time when there was no wait. During the manicure session, there were many calls that came in from customers asking if there is currently any wait at the shop..so I guess it's a wise decision to call ahead just in case! The place is a "hole in the wall" and can be difficult to find (depending on which direction you take to get to the place). I couldn't find the shop at first and accidentally turned into the small plaza where Jasmine Nail shop was. Oops. Luckily, Unique Nails was in the plaza next door. I'll definitely be back for more manicure sessions! read more

Sandy and her husband are very sweet and accommodating. The salon has several stations but because there are only 2 workers, not many of them are used. They do not have a spa pedicure chair but Sandy still does an amazing job! I have gone here a few times after being recommended by a friend, and I loved it! read more

New to the area and after trying a few nail places, this one is by far my favorite. The husband and wife who run it are always so kind and welcoming. They're extremely attentive to detail especially with nail shape, which I'm very picky about. No one has ever been able to perfect the exact shape I like until I came here. I absolutely love it and highly recommend! read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

I absolutely loved my nails she did exactly how I wanted them. The wife and husband are so friendly and kind and their work is amazing and they are so detailed read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Red cat eye almond acrylic - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

A MOMENT FOR THE NAILS. I have been going to this spot for years and they always get me right. Got a mani + pedi gel for $60 (including tip). read more

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I've been going to Salli and Joe since I was 15, and I'm 34 now--that alone says everything! They're absolutely amazing, super down-to-earth, and always do such a fantastic job. I wouldn't trust my nails with anyone else. read more

Since moving to Hacienda Heights a few years back, I've been trying the local nail salons to see which one is best. I think I found it. This salon is not fancy but the prices are VERY good compared to others. I usually get gel nails and my past experiences with other places is they fall off within a couple of weeks, some even just one! I've done my gel nails twice before here and each time they have lasted a month plus. Today was my 3rd time. Sandy and Joe are very friendly and they do a very good job. I'm usually unsure which color I really want and they are patient to give me suggestions and also try the colors on my nails for me to see. I appreciate that! read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Simple pink! - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

I can't believe no one has review this place yet. I have been getting my nails done here since I was in high school. It's totally a "hole in the wall", very ghetto, not fancy at all, but they do good work for a very decent price! It's a husband and wife that own's this place. The wife's name is Sandy hences the name of this place. I always have my nails done by the husband. He does really good work. He really takes his time to make sure it is the way you like it. Also for some weird reason when he does my nails, the nail polish doesn't fall off as fast. A French manicure by him can last as long as 3 1/2 weeks. I have gotten French manicure elsewhere and at most it only last 2 weeks. He's attention to detail is what sets him apart from the rest. As for Sandy, she does all the pedicures and she does an amazing job on unique and difficult designs. She can do just about any designs you give her. This place has really loyal customers that have been coming here for years and years. So... the only bad part is sometimes the wait can be really really long. If you go right before a holiday don't be surprised if you are waiting 2 or more hours. I have learned to go early in the morning or to call ahead to find out how many people are waiting. Since it's only Sandy and her husband it can take really long. The up side to the long wait - My French manicure is only $11 and my French pedicure is only $15. So all in all $25 for both, that's how much it cost just for nails at some other places. But like I said don't expect anything fancy. If you are looking for massaging chairs or neck rubs, go somewhere else. They only do nails, but they do it well. read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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Sandy is the best. I get my wife a gift certificate from Sandy's Nail shop every year and she loves it. Sandy is always very nice and welcoming. Highly recommend getting a gift certificate for your girl knowing it's somewhere she will definitely use it and enjoy. read more

I loved this place!! It was my first time and Joe did an amazing job. My nails.look amazing!!! Highly recommended them!! read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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They are racist if your black they'll always tell you they don't have room for you this the 3rd time smh they racist asses need to be shut down ............................. read more

Maybe they should just close the shop during the entire lunar new year celebration - I planned my day around coming here for a pedicure because Sandy came highly recommended by someone I trust - but the shop is open and there's no Sandy to do the work. Not sure why they even bothered opening their doors for business when the a major part of their business offerings isn't even available. And when I asked the nice gentleman running the shop if he had any idea what time "the professional" as he put it - might show up to work - I was told "I don't know, maybe tomorrow." I'm trying to be understanding of cultural differences, but I feel it's unacceptable for a business to open its doors to customers when the primary staff isn't even available to work and there is a possibility that full services won't be available until who knows when. I'll be back at some point because of the reputation but for now this place gets one star for the reputation and one star for the fact that the gentleman there was fairly courteous despite not having any useful answers for me. read more

Wow Joe and Sandy were very pleasant to talk with. They were friendly and professional. I love this nail salon. If you want honest price and great nail service. This is the best place to check out. Did you know this salon has been established for 23 years. read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

First time here and I am very satisfied. Came here around 10am, so waited only 5 mins. I got both mani and pedi.... pricing was AMAZING!! Such a deal! Mani+Pedi is the same price as a Mani in other salons. quality is just as great. Joe was very gentle on my hands. NO CUTS. The only cons is that he didn't push my cuticles back, no biggie. Sandy gave me a pedi. And my feet was so dry recently (that the heels began to crack) but Sandy did such a great job. I'm so happy that my feet are soft once again. Whenever I am in town, I will definitely come back. read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Acrylic set, color is cappuccino - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

I have no gotten my nails done here but for the last 3 days I have been calling to make an appointment and every time she says " call back tomorrow" we'll I have been and today was the 3rd day she says " we are booked all day" I find it hard to believe they have been booked for 3 days when she tells me to call "tomorrow" when I call right when they open. And the woman who answered is super rude.ill just go elsewhere read more

Bad service. They took someone that was in line behind me first and there was an hour wait. Not to mention it looks ugly/ghetto in there. See for yourself. read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

First time customer and I left very satisfied! Great service and my nails have never looked better..not to mention the prices are very reasonable! ($15 for a gel manicure) Highly recommend(: read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

This place is small, but definitely one of the best nail places I've ever been to. The husband is thorough and helpful, making sure that you love the color you choose. My nails look fantastic and it's probably the least I've ever spent on a gel manicure- only $15!! Go here early or at an off hour to avoid a wait, but it is still worth the wait anyways! read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - A gorgeous rosey color! $15 for gel manicure, best price around! - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

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I love this place! I've been going here for years. The couple that owns it is so nice. read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

This place is amazing I've been going here for almost a year now and no one does my nails better than Joe, they only charge $18 for regular full set and he does such a good job and takes his time. Sometimes they can be a little slow because it's only 2 people working but definitely worth the wait!! read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Best Nail Salon in Hacienda Heights!!!! Good Prices and good quality !! Joe and Sandy are both the sweetest people and make sure you love the color and shape. read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

This was my first time at this nail shop and I am absolutely happy and satisfied on how my nails came out. I am very picky when it comes to my nails and the ladies did such a great job. After calling my usual manicurist and being told there was an hr wait I decided to come to this lil gem and I was so happy with my decision. She filed my nails under and shaped them exactly the way I wanted them. Not to mention they were inexpensive and reasonable I will definitely be returning to this nail shop. I would highly recommend this shop to all my friends!! read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

Hole in the wall gets 1 star off.. Jk.. 1 star off because when the Joe did my mani.. He didn't do cuticle cutting/ pushing them back. Anyways, I would come back. You have to go at random times or you'll wait awhile. The price is good and they do a great job. read more

Unique Nails by Sandy V - $32 for gel manicure + pedicure. Can't go wrong. - Nail Salons Near Me - Hacienda Heights, California

I discovered them last year and loved them. Because of my work I can't come often since I rather rest. Today I really wanted a pedicure before I had to go to work. I came in and it was only the wife there and not the husband, which I thought was odd. It is Saturday and it is busy, both should be there. I came in and there was a lady finishing up her pedi and two other waiting. I decided to take a chance and wait, in hopes that her husband would walk in. Finally it was one lady before me, and another walked in after me. She is a regular and chatting it up with Sandy. Her husband does walk in and asks who is next, the other lady and I respond that it is my turn. I told him that I only wanted a pedicure since that's all I had time for at this point since I have to go to work soon. He looks around for the tubs that they do the Pedicures in and can't find them. Instead of getting it ready and looking for it he tells me I am going to have to wait. Or something along those lines since he has a mask on and I cant hear him clearly. He then makes me sits down again, and asks me again if I am not getting my nails done. I respond that I am not. So he asks the lady who came after me like 5 minutes ago if she was getting a fill and she responded yes. So he took her!!!!!!!!!!! I had been waiting patiently for 45 minutes and he took her because I only wanted a Pedi and he wanted to work on flipping nails not feet. I left so heated, I didn't tell him anything I just left. He saw me get into my car pissed an everything and he acted like whatevers. They lost my business by doing that, Funny, last place I went to did the same to me, took another walk in that came after me and I never came back. I wont be coming back here again either! read more

Sandy and Joe are amazing at nails. They do a very good job. I been going to her for years.

Some would say I'm biased because I've been coming here since high school. I say, there's a reason for that! Sandy is A-MAY-ZING!!! And AFFORDABLE! Just got a pedicure today.. $17! The best thing about Sandy is, if you don't like ur mani or pedi, you can tell her and she won't get offended or frustrated. She'll just fix it and make it the way you want it. I actually check while she's working and I'll ask her to do lil things like, file the left side a lil more or sharpen the corner or something odd like that. There's usually a lil wait because its just her and her husband but they work fast and they provide quality service. Example of wait time: Sandy was working on someone, and so was Joe. There was also 1 girl waiting before me. I still was completely done in less than an hour and that includes my wait time. I won't go anywhere else read more

I lived in hacienda heights all my life and I never came here because it is hidden but a hidden gem. Sandy and her husband are very nice and have lots of patience. They have very loyal customers. Call ahead and ask if they are busy. Worth the wait. And they will give you advice as well. read more

Sandy did my pedi, the husband did my mani. It was quite dirty... nail dust on the mani table and no towel under my hands, clipped nail bits all over. It was pretty gross, and I didn't see an autoclave or sanitizer. He wasn't careful when buffing my nails, it kept burning and I pulled my hand away several times. The pedi didn't inclue topcoat?? read more

Been coming here for 12 years! And I'm only 22 ever since I can remember its always been my first choice sandy is the only one that keeps my ingrown on check! Shes awesome great price great nails! read more

Love this place... awesome work for an awesome price! Sometimes there's a wait but all worth it... been coming here for years and me and my bestie are regulars!! Its not fancy just a mom n pop place that is literally run by Ms. Sandy n Joe her husband! If u want awesome work for a good price. This is the spot!! read more

Best place ever have been taking my mom here forever see Danica what a great job she can do some good custom work. Thanks again to Danica ask for her read more

I did my nails here before and they did an decent job. I went back to do them again without an appoint them sis they couldn't see me because they had two other people waiting and it's only her and her husband. So I left. I called to make an appointment and she tell me they don't make appointments!! What kind of nails place doesn't make appointments. She was like just come and we can maybe see you. I explained what happened last time and she didn't seem to care. They just lost out on my business and I needed the works done. read more

Simple place run by good people make a honest living. Not fancy but I think it is good. Will be back for sure.