This place is an absolute gem! Everyone is so friendly, and the entire atmosphere is wonderfully calming. I had an urgent request and walked in hoping for the best. Annie was so accommodating--she managed to fit me in seamlessly without disrupting any scheduled appointments. Tram did my nails, and she is exceptionally detailed. I love that she brings her own creative touch to colors and styles while still listening closely to what you want. She is so easy to communicate with, and I've already been back to see her. I always look forward to my visits here! read more

It was my 2nd time here. I love the ambiance but after my first visit I had to come back to remove clumsy toes nail application. I gave it another try and after paying for Delux mani and pedi 135$ plus tips just to learnt the next day that my feet need more scrubbing, gel polish was all over my skin. Should I try again?? Not sure read more

I'm not happy with the Tri who did my manicure. He skipped the massage and scrubs on my hands. Then, I was charged more $60.00 for a regular manicure. I'm very happy with Ty who did my pedicure. He's a very honest guy and go beyond to satisfy the client. The things I'm looking for The nail spas are honesty. I'm so disappointed with Zen Nail spa for over charging me with a minimal service. I am not sure if I'm going back to this place. I really hate it when they cheat you. I don't mine paying for the service I'm expected i received. This time I felt they short changed me on my manicure. I will never have Tri do my manicure again. read more

We always have a great experience here. Ty does such a fantastic job on any nails. My sister remembered him from doing her daughters nails too. Nhi did a fantastic job as well! My sister worked with Henry and Lina and was also happy with her nails. read more

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The man who gave me the pedicure was very rude. I had asked for regular polish and then when he went to take off my prior polish I mentioned it was regular polish as well. He rudely said "yes! I understand you want regular polish. You told me already". He clearly did not understand. At that point I almost walked out but just figured maybe it was a bad moment. I wish I had. After polishing he told me to wait 5 minutes then came sooner. I asked is it dry? and he said yes and forced my shoes on too soon and the polish has ripples in it. I will not return even though from other reviews this may have been an unusually poor experience. For me. I'm done. $50 wasted and I will go to another place today to fix. The 2 star is for massage chair only and the fact I could do a walk in. read more

I had such a great experience at Zen. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. I brought both of my parents with me, and they treated them so well and made sure they were comfortable the whole time. We were walk-ins, but they still did their best to accommodate us and gave us great service. I absolutely loved how my nails turned out! They have such a gentle touch, are very careful, and really pay attention to detail. I definitely recommend this salon and will be coming back! read more

Amazing attention to detail and comfort. Ownership really goes out of their way to ensure a great experience. Thank you!!!

My friend & I had pedicures. Loved the cheerful service & the massage included in the "budget" pedicure. read more

Annie & her team provide excellent services! This review is long overdue as I have been coming here for awhile and always leave happy with great looking nails/toenails. Zen Nails is clean and comfortable. read more

I love coming here. I've always had a positive experience. I tend to splurge and buy one of the more "fancy" pedicures and I feel like getting the extra treatment is worth every penny, especially when there are stressors in life. The music is peaceful and so is the atmosphere. The owner is also super sweet. I've had my pedicure done by many who work here, but I tend to ask for Ty when he's available. I also pay extra for gel and it lasts beautifully! I'm headed out to a pool resort and needed pretty toes, so needless to say I'm happy! read more

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Annie is the best ...she did a beautiful job and a very sweet girl definitely recommend

I love coming here! Every visit has me leaving with beautiful nails and hydrated cuticles. They offer a lot of options for pedicures and manicures. Every technician I have had, Triet, Tri, Annie are fabulous! It is tucked next to a Vons, but parking is always easy. I am able to call and easily make an appointment every time. Most recently came for my birthday nails and I was unsure if they could match the online photo, but as always, Annie did an amazing job!! I have been to many nail salons but this one is truly the best for the price and quality, and even cleanliness.!! As a local in San Juan, I love having such a good salon near me. :) read more

Zen Nails Spa - Coffin shaped Gel X nails with custom design - Nail Salons Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I came to Zen Nail with 3 little girls. The ladies that did their nails were so sweet and patient with them! It was really special! My daughter was even given a little gift for her birthday! So why 3 stars? I was offered the delux mani pedi ($95), I thought sure why not, I wanted to be spoiled too! The lady that did my toe nails was amazing! So sweet and took her time! The man that did my nails was not so much! During my hand/arm massage, one arm got purple lotion, very nice, the other arm got cuticle oil or maybe massage oil. I'm not sure but they got two different things. And I'll attach a picture of my manicure. After putting the top coat on, he looked at them and then added another layer of polish and another layer of top coat to "fix" them. Honestly I think the little girls that were moving around got a better one! read more

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nail shaping was horrible. everything was unsanitary. i would not recommend coming here

I just moved to south county and needed a new nail salon. I came here after work on a whim and had a great experience!! Annie removed my previous Gel X set and put on a new one for me. You can tell she cares about her clients a lot. I prefer thicker tips and square nails and she did exactly what I wanted! Annie is very talented at what she does. I'll definitely be back! :) read more

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Went here because normal tech at another salon wasn't available last minute. They 1000% used MMA to put on my gel X nails. Also sat down and wanted a removal and new set of gel x... the male nail tech took out acrylic extension nails to PRY MY OLD SET OFF like dig under an edge that doesn't exist and rip. This hurts like hell and once I caught it I said no, please soak off or file. He huffed and seemed angry. Unsafe practices. Avoid, I should have left when no one was getting nails done . read more

I had a little extra money this weekend and decided to treat my mom to a pedicure. I chose this place for 2 reasons, 1. We were going to be in SJC, and 2. It had great reviews. (Yes, reviews are definitely important!) From the moment we walked in we were greeted and seated. We didn't have an appointment but they prepared 2 chairs for us and sat is right away. The girls were attentive and super nice. We got the basic pedicure, no extras, nothing fancy. We picked our colors and let them go to work on our feetsies. The chairs are massage chairs, so that was an added bonus. They both did a great job. My mom and I were very happy with the results and we plan on returning again. (We very rarely spoil ourselves like this so ot might be a few months from now but this will be our go to place when we do. )​ read more

Zen Nails Spa - This is Sam, who did my beautiful pedi. Love it! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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I almost don't want to tell you about this salon because it is a hidden gem that is a top quality and not very crowded. All their technicians are polite and skilled. The environment is very calm and peaceful. The owners are warm. I like that their colors are unique. I love neutrals and reds and browns and they have the largest selection. They are a small business and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work to make this a top quality place. Keep up the good work zen nails. read more

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Loved the selection of colors at this place. It's hard to find a place with Korean gel colors. This place did not disappoint! I will be back again and again! :) read more

Zen Nails Spa - Had a perfect experience at Zen! Annie took care of me I got gel builder emphasis and thin and natural with color K07. I will be back! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

What a vibe! Went in after asking for a quote on nails and toes, then immediately got hit with a bunch of upsells. I agreed to a few thinking "why not, treat yourself"... ended up spending over $150 for gel nails that all chipped in less than a week. I've had regular polish last longer. The young guy doing my nails also argued with me about wax being stuck in my ring after the paraffin treatment, insisting there was "nothing there" because he "has very good eyes." I literally had to get my ring professionally cleaned afterward. Yen was the only highlight -- super sweet and did a great job on my toes. They redid my nails after they chipped, and those chipped within days too, so clearly something is off with their products or application. Also felt really tacky getting hit with a "no tip?" comment while paying by card after I had already tipped Yen cash. Definitely not worth the price. read more

Great service very friendly very stress-free environment. Highly recommend Thank you Easy and Lina read more

The staff was very friendly and Paila, who did my pedicure, was gentle too!EZ did a great job on my French manicure, too!

such a great experience lovely spa lovely people fantastic job all the way around. Izzy and Tauley, you are my favorite. They did such a fantastic job. I will definitely be coming back and I recommend this salon very highly. read more

Great pedicure (and the massage was heavenly by Twee). Annie did a good job with my cat's eye nails. Would recommend this place.

Great nail salon. They had the quickest response on Yelp when I reached out and the best reviews. Annie, the owner did my nails and she was just lovely. I have really bad cuticles and she sent me home with a free bottle of cuticle oil. So kind! Affordable and quality work. Very impressed. And I was put under and hour. I'll attach a photo of what I got. Gel x full set. read more

Zen Nails Spa - Gel X full set with two shimmer nails and three French V tip - Nail Salons Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

My nail tech Vy was very nice, precise, and gentle. Show her your nail inspo and she will try her best to make it happen. Ty did my pedi and he was wonderful! I recommend the relax treatment ($45) with callus remover, lotion, and foot massage. Pedi with gel polish was $65 read more

Zen Nails Spa - Basic Manicure ($22) + gel white tip ($18) + chrome ($15) = $60 total - Nail Salons Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California

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The nail technicians were absolutely amazing. They may be the best I've ever had after going to various salons in Dana Point for over 15 years. I wanted to try a new place while I was in SJC today and I cannot believe how much better they are than anywhere I've been in years. They are careful, gentle, meticulous, professional and don't rush. They had excellent tools and I liked absolutely everything f about they way they did things from the books for color choices to the chairs and ambiance, music and size of the salon. I would highly recommend this business :) read more

Thule for a pedicure and Annie for builder gel. Attention to detail and not rushing through the service. Great appt reminder via text. I cannot say better things about Zen! Thank you ladies! read more

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He did an awesome job. Perfect. Love it. Very professional. Very nice people. Only place I'm going from now on. read more

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Unfortunately, the owner keeps rushing the work and stands over the shoulder of her Worker to rush her work. I come to this place to relax and get a nice treatment, but unfortunately, when you see the worker being rushed, you automatically get uncomfortable. read more

Zen nails spa is great! They are so talented and friendly. I highly suggest this nail spa!

Nice and clean surroundings walked in did not wait more than 5 min and offered an herbal drink .Lynn was very gentle .did fantastic job on pedicure . read more

This is the worst nail place ive ever been to. The technician didn't properly cut my nails or do anything right. She finished the whole manicure in just a few minutes left blood on my hand. read more

Called to see if they could do a poly dip when I was short on time. They said to come on in. Not only did the person doing my nails take a long time, but she talked on the phone, and did a bad job. The edge by my cuticle wasn't properly blended and caught on my hair and other things. It was also done very thick and lifted within a couple of weeks. I just got them filled somewhere else and when they were buffing the dip on many of the nails just crumbled off. I've never had that happen before. Oh and another client called during my appointment and mentioned her mother was in hospice. This would be the last time they would be able to come in. Instead of showing any empathy to the client on the call she was completely distracted. After they hung up she bragged about how she was the only one that could do her nails. I thought maybe the language barrier was the issue so tried to explain the situation. She seemed completely uninterested. This reaction to the call definitely confirmed the vibe here was not one I wanted to support. Edit: it was literally the person taking appointments on the phone and also looking at their personal phone. This review was not by mistake. read more

Everything was wonderful - the staff, the service, the timing, the location, etc! I highly recommend.

The location was clean and professional. Friendly and I experienced the best manicure and pedicure I have ever had! Nancy did an incredible job! read more

I had been going to my old nail lady for over 10 years, but about four months ago I brought my daughter to Zen Nails--and I haven't stopped coming since. The staff is amazing, the service is always great, and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. On top of that, their prices are very reasonable. I'm so glad we found this place and would definitely recommend Zen Nails to anyone looking for quality service and a great experience. read more

Great quality pedicure for just $30! The staff are kind and great at what they do. Love that I can book online the same day.

Had another great experience at Zen nail spa. Brought in a picture of what I wanted and walked out with exactly that! They are all very nice and everything is clean. They offer beverage and yummy smelling scrubs! read more

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They ruined my toenails. Cut my toenails, completed at an angle on the sides, and then continued to paint like a 5-year-old was painting nails for the first time, nabbing and painting 3/4 of my nails. Then, I got the gel polish all over my skin, and it completely ruined my toenails. I will most likely get ingrown toenails, and they did not sanitize anything. To try and fix the situation, they just wanted to paint MY SKIN WITH GEL polish. I am incredibly disappointed and will never go back, as my toes are completely ruined. Would never recommend them. Do not waste your time or money. read more

Zen Nails Spa - Horrible gel pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - San Juan Capistrano, California