Top Reviews about 8 Nail Salons in Santa Cruz, CA (Part 2)

Jessica Abc New salon but significantly disappointed in the quality of nails and general lack of skill from my nail tech. I asked for acrylic, coffin shaped red tips. I left with irregular squares of varying thickness. My nail tech also painted my tips by bending my finger and wrist as far to the side as it would go. She did my eyebrow wax which was actually well shaped but so rushed that a little chunk of skin was pinched and broke skin. The only reason Im writing this review is because after I got a soak off somewhere else, my nails had "rings of fire" on them. That happens when the tech uses a drill too much and at an incorrect angle causing a dent. Now my nails will be damaged for weeks which is the most disappointing part. The Salon looks really nice and staff seemed friendly but I would advise not getting service by Linda. Or at least actually paying attention to the progress and speak up if you notice it not going well. Unfortunately I was too distracted to do so.

Liz Love Tiffany did a really good job took her time. My nails look so nice and she convinced me to get almond shape, glad I did. I got a pedicure too with another woman she did an awesome job in the ViP Room. Thank you Ladies

Francesca Gibson I had a great experience here! I got a gel X manicure, and my nail technician TT was so sweet, funny, and talented. She did a great job, and she did it quickly, too, despite it being busy (I went on Valentines Day). The price also cannot be beat! I will be back.

M C My nails stay lovely for the longest time after a gel manicure here. The employees are warm, positive, kind, patient, and professional! Go, you will not be disappointed!!!! Bring a friend.

miranda meza Ive been coming here for a couple of months and getting a Mani-Pedi with gel. Roughly $85 w/o tip. Ive only had one problem ( gel chipping within two days) with a set that is not pictured. Overall the nail techs do a good job in a timely manner.

Miracle Carr I called to inquire about a full set prior to going. I wasn’t told I needed to make an appointment. When I brought my daughter in, one of the workers (there were 4) asked me what I wanted. I told her she would be getting a full set and after I explained, I was told that they were busy today. There were only 3 customers there who were all getting pedicures. They didn’t appear busy and just seemed like they didn’t want to do my daughter’s nails for her birthday. Why ask what we were getting and then say you’re too busy for one full set of acrylics? Take your money elsewhere.

Amanda Went in for a gel mani pedi, and left with great nails, clean feet and I even got my eyebrows and legs waxed, I was wedding ready in 2 hours! It was not to bad around $140 for everything which was to be expected, and they were so nice and let me charge my phone too. Highly recommend!

Jessica Abc I paid $40+tip for a Manicure + Pedicure. I dont think it was worth with. I did not get gel but the quality nail polish in general should not be so low its chips within a day. Pedicure was okay, it included some buffing. The manicure was very rushed. She painted each nail and as soon as she got to last digit she went to the first for the second coat. The worst part that dropped the score to 2 stars was that she was rushing so much during the manicure my cuticles were being pulled off. Normal they should use the clippers, completely clip then move on. Unfortunately this person squeezed the clippers but not fully, resulting in a horrible job and painful manicure.

elesia lang UPDATE - its been a month since my pedicure and this is a full blown foot fungas. I have been treating it and its not going away. My feet are permanently scared and still breaking out. This has been the worst experience and painful process of trying to get rid of the fungus this place gave me. DO NOT GO HERE IT IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH. They arent cleaning their tools, after getting a pedicure my toes were burning and swollen for a week straight and now I have a wart (for the first time in my life) and my skin has come off. On top of the damage to my body the experience was terrible. I waited over an hour and was rushed out in 15 min. They were short staffed and very busy so I assume the didnt properly clean the tools. I plan to go back and speak to someone about the health risk this is.

Emma Woods Ive been coming here for years. One of the best pedicures in town. I usually do my fingers myself because Im so particular, but decided to have them done this time. Sue did a wonderful job. Theyre so cute!

S Jessica (Jess) (one pic isnt from the shop, its just for reference of what we wanted and vs what we got and Sue killed it!) Love Sue. They can always fit us in and Ive been coming here for ages. Long enough that my daughter is now getting manis and pedis and loves this place also. They do really good full sets, dip powder, pedis, extra tootsie massages gel, etc...

Sydney Moss I cant say enough wonderful things about my experience at JC Nails, specifically Holly! Holly is absolutely amazing—her attention to detail is unmatched, and she always ensures that every nail is perfect. She stays on top of all the latest trends, so I always leave feeling fashionable and fresh. Her cat eye polish is my absolute favorite; the effect is stunning and never fails to earn compliments. I’ve been going to Holly for almost a year now and I’m so glad I found a nail tech in Santa Cruz that I want to stick with! Holly never fails me and always has great recommendations when I’m not sure about what I want.

Mara Ruth I was tired of my manicures lasting less than a week from a different salon in town. I live close by to Tropical Nails so I decided to pop in. I got a mani/pedi. My manicure lasted beautifully for just shy of 3 weeks. Pedi still going strong. Linda did my manicure. She is an artist who works with her heart. I went back and she recommended for me to put powder under the gel manicure to help keep my nails healthy. I am in LOVE with this fresh mani and will definitely go back to Linda!

Tamara Ball We had the best experience here . Hi quality artisan work for low . So welcoming for my young girls . No wait . This is the best place we’ve been in Santa Cruz by far

Malia Nishimura Disappointed. Had an appointment at 3pm. Was not seen until 4:10pm. When I asked how much longer, the woman helping my friend ignored me. I selected the color I wanted for gel nails. The outcome was nothing like the "model" I asked if it will look like the model and the woman said yes. Halfway through when it was not looking like the model, she added another color, then the glitter back on top. Now my nails are uneven and do not look close to the same at all. In addition the gel is so thick, it looks like my thumb had an extra nail on it! asked her to fix it, she filed it a little then added more. Very upset that my nails look like this for the holidays. Will need to get them done again elsewhere tomorrow. They did not apologize and still charged my full amount. I didnt leave until 5pm for a simple service. If they werent available at the time of our appointment, dont tell us to come at 3! Also, if the models of gel nails are not going to look that way when applied(unless you use 10 coats) please dont allow me to select it!

Chellia Crowley THE BEST IN SANTA CRUZ! I get all my skin treatments/brows done with Crystal! She is amazing at what she does! My skin has been on a major journey and she has healed it back to life with the appropriate treatment plan and products. Do yourself a favor and book with her!

ML P Had my gel polish removed due to eczema. Cost me 75.00 for the removal and a manicure. I was told as the owner tells my nail gal the price, unfortunately I didn’t ask but the owner gave her the price. If I would have been there for my usual gel manicure, it would have been 55.00. Do you think a removal should cost $75.00. Because I really like the gal that does my nails, I didn’t want this to fall on her. She’s GREAT but the owner is not. As my gal was finishing me up the owner interrupted her and was asking her to do a pedicure, I mean really, she was working on my nails and in essence, I felt my gal was hurried due to her reguest. That was rude! Always was and still is. Time to look for another nail salon, although I feel bad leaving the best manicurist. The price of removal was not listed on line. So did the owner grab it from her a*s. Be careful , check your pricing and ask!

Jennifer Getzschmann Been going to Prism since the before times.... I always get compliments on my nails and the staff is friendly. Its not your corner nail salon, everyone speaks to you and engages with you, top quality and attention to detail. Well worth it.

Rachel Norton June did the most amazing job on my manicure!! Best one I have ever had. It’s perfect!

zoe iyer I didn’t have an appointment and was a first time customer but Emmy (might spell her name wrong sorry) told me I could come back in less than 2 hours. That worked for me! When I cane back, Tom worked on my fill, he was very gentle, friendly, and thorough. I will definitely be back!

R. Cholakian I got an acrylic fill and and it came out to 72 dollars even when clicking the lowest tipping option. For that price I would expect very good quality. Some of the nails aren’t straight filed, different lengths and shapes, not straight across the top. Overall extremely disappointed and would not recommend. EDIT- 3 hours later and nail has already chipped. EDIT- it is not the next day and 4 of my nails are chipped.

Suriya Jayanti Everything was wrong. We had a reservation, but we were served last. It took 3:55 hours to get a gel manicure and pedicure . . . except they refused to do a gel pedicure for me or a gel anything for my sister. My sisters regular pedicure wasnt done properly, so it was still wet the next day and was ruined from normal activities. My gel manicure chipped the next day. Less than a week later, and all my nails are ruined and breaking. Just look at the photos! This may have been the worst nail salon experience Ive ever had.

Kirat Sun They were able to accommodate me the day of but man does this place get busy (fine if you have a flexible schedule)! I was lucky to get in and am so glad to have cute toes for tonight. It took about 2 hours for the pedicure tx I chose for $40. The massage was great and so was the callus removal. It was a nice experience overall. Thank you!!

Susan P I walked in to get a manipedi, and was told they had space and they got started on my pedicure. Right after they had put on a coat of nail polish they told me they actually don’t have space and to come back tomorrow at 3pm for an appointment to get my manicure. They hustled me out the door when my pedicure wasn’t even dry yet (immediately ruined, obviously). I hoped it was maybe a fluke mistake and wanted to go back the next day to see if it was the same. When I came back the next day for my appointment they ignored me for 45 mins before they sat me down at a table to leave me for another 20 mins. When they finally started on my manicure, they kept switching who was doing my nails. This was genuinely the worst manipedi experience I’ve ever had.