Date: 22-03-2025

Nail salon 21 Reviews in Santa Barbara, CA

Name salonAddress
1The B Boutique Bare Bronze & Brazilian5370 Hollister Ave Ste 6, Goleta, CA 93111
2Sweet cheeks6551 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3Salt Cave Santa Barbara740 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
4MiraMed and Day Spa1921 State St Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
5Lilys Nail Spa143 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
6Mira Bella Salon & Spa1819 Cliff Dr # B, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
7Ambiance Nail Care Services25 Carlo Dr # A, Goleta, CA 93117
8Nathans Nails & Spa5718 Hollister Ave #102, Goleta, CA 93117
9Bonyta Beauty281 Magnolia Ave Suite 203, Goleta, CA 93117
10Alices Nail Boutique1150 Coast Village Rd G, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
11Lovely Spa & Nails7127 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
12Cielo Spa1725 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
13Pandora Nail Spa1253 Coast Village Rd #102, Montecito, CA 93108
14Giseles Hair & Nail Designs1608 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
15Skin Deep3405 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
16FAMOUS NAIL BAR6831 Hollister Ave G, Goleta, CA 93117
17Star Nails & Spa5801 Calle Real F, Goleta, CA 93117
18Minhlys Nails5120 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
19Polished Nail Spa7060 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
20Kim Nails & Spa179 S Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
21Ocean Nails & Spa5768 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117

1.The B Boutique Bare Bronze & Brazilian

Address: 5370 Hollister Ave Ste 6, Goleta, CA 93111

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(29) Reviews The B Boutique Bare Bronze & Brazilian:

Audrey Quick Jamie goes out of her way to make her clients feel comfortable and relaxed. Her facials leave your skin glowing and additionally she gives amazing skincare recommendations! She is amazing and one of a kind, and I am so grateful to have her in the area.
5 /5
Clarissa Cabrera Jamie is amazing! I have been going to her for over 10 years and absolutely love the service, comfortability, flexibility, and kindness she offers. She really knows what she is doing and adjusts based on your comfort and pain tolerance. Definitely recommend!!!
5 /5
Erin Santillan Ive been visiting Jamie for waxing for the past year, and she is exceptional. I had never had my underarms waxed my before but now will never go back to shaving. Jamie is very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable making each appointment a pleasure. Highly recommended!
5 /5
Lexi Michaelsen The Signature Facial has reset and hydrated my skin every time and is now a regular part of my skincare routine. Jamie is professional and her studio is as welcoming as it is cleanly. Jamie does an amazing job and has really fair prices too. I cannot say enough wonderful things.
5 /5

2.Sweet cheeks

Address: 6551 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117

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(56) Reviews Sweet cheeks:

Gisela Marroquin I had an amazing experience getting my eyelashes done by Didi. It was my first time ever having any form of artificial lashes done and she made sure that I was comfortable throughout the entire process. She checked inspiration photos and was very careful to ensure that each lash was placed correctly.
5 /5
Shayla Clara is the best! She did my spray tan for my wedding and it turned out incredible. Can’t recommend Sweet Cheeks enough!
5 /5
Sophia Alvarado This was my second time getting a brazilian wax here and the service at sweet cheeks is always top tier! Staff is super friendly and professional. Great and fast results. New location is super cute and clean. Highly recommend!
5 /5
Haydin Zogaric I had a great experience with Clara getting sugaring for the first time! She is so professional and experienced, made me feel extra comfortable and did a fantastic job. The new location above the bagel cafe is super cute and very clean!! Thank you!
5 /5
Maria Rosario Love that Sweet Cheeks is all inclusive, being able to get my lashes, sugaring and nails done all in one place is seriously thee best ever! And it’s so cute you guys!! Clara’s also been super accommodating and kind! She’s been able to work miracles to get me taken care of!!!
5 /5

3.Salt Cave Santa Barbara

Address: 740 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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(123) Reviews Salt Cave Santa Barbara:

Trina Schneider The meditative space is cool (bring a light sweater) the music therapy is ethereal. You can really taste the salt in the air - it takes a breath or two to get use to it. One of the best power naps I have had in years.
4 /5
Mary Schneider I had a combo Swedish and deep tissue massage with Courtney Z on Jan. 9, 2025. It was absolutely amazing~ she did an exceptional job of balancing both modalities. She addressed and treated many of the knots and aches I had which was super helpful. At the same time, I left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and a bit lighter. I wish I lived in SB so I could visit the Salt caves and Courtney on a regular basis!! Definitely go and treat yourself~ you will be happy you did.
5 /5
Deborah Johnson I visited while traveling thru the area on vacation. I had a great massage from Rehanna followed by a meditation session in the salt cave. It was nice to find a discount with service offered on the many spa products. If you, like me, are prone to feeling chilly when not moving around, suggest taking a throw or jacket with you when using the salt room.
4 /5
Constance AG This is a unique and affordable stop for an hour on a trip to Santa Barbara. You can enjoy a 45 minute session in a well designed salt cave to detox. The cave is tranquil and relaxing with meditation sounds and music. They do require reservations. This experience was very affordable. They also have a soundbath experience that is a bit more and on the higher end they offer massage. I found their shop filled with affordable items to buy. I went home with a bag filled for about 100.00. And I got about 20 different items! I highly recommend a stop in.
5 /5
Yasamean Zaidi-Dozandeh An interesting experience in the downtown area. Salt does salt cave treatments of Himalayan salt while also offering scrubs, sprays, lamps small and large, as well as healing stones. They do have a salt cave meditation for $28.
4 /5

4.MiraMed and Day Spa

Address: 1921 State St Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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(134) Reviews MiraMed and Day Spa:

K L I am newish to tox and have had a great experience with the treatment I’ve received at MiraMed. It is always very easy to schedule and they are always on time. The staff is super friendly and always willing to maximize promotions to ensure I’m getting the best price. Definitely consider them for your med spa needs
5 /5
Elysse Melo Clean and beautiful space, super kind and attentive staff. Mariah was very knowledgeable and showed great care in my treatment, opting for less knowing that it was in my best interest. So happy to have found this place!
5 /5
Arrianne Sandera 10/10 this medspa knows what they’re doing. I just my had my first of three Morpheus 8 laser treatments done and not only was the staff knowledgeable but they made the experience as comfortable as possible. I appreciated getting step by step information on the process so I knew what to expect during and after treatment. My skin has never looked better. The laser significantly helps with collagen production, elasticity and makes your skin glow. I can’t brag about this treatment enough and I’ve done many different lasers. Its results are incredible, I can’t wait to see it after all 3 treatments. Thank you MiraMed for this wonderful laser treatment and experience!
5 /5
Olga Great service, Im very satisfied with my hair removal laser treatment done by Mariah. She is very professional, provided a great detailed explanation of what to be expected and did an excellent job providing a treatment. I highly recommend this place, will definitely come back for more!
5 /5

5.Lilys Nail Spa

Address: 143 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

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(20) Reviews Lilys Nail Spa:

Charuwan Pichardo I wanted to get acrylic done, but Lily thought that I couldnt afford it. I believed the way dress up and asked about the price. She resisted that I should do gel nail because its less expensive. She shouldnt assume and discrimination the way people ask questions or dress up. I couldnt pay I wouldnt go there to ask the first place!!
1 /5
Rhonda DuPar I really like this location for pedicures. The spa deals are good. This last time I was there during COVID, there were 2 employees, one masked and one not. There were 3 customers, decently spaced, but again 2 masked, one not. Coming from a household with an immune impaired person, I was uncomfortable. If they want to remain open, they need to insist on masks.
3 /5
Erica mollo Overall, clean and good service... as years pass, the length of time spent on pedicures and manicures has decreased, which takes away from the spa like treatment. Overall, I am satisfied with nail work. Still recommend!
4 /5
christina sasse Do not go. I had an appt at 9 and owner did not show up till after 10:15. No one else would help me. Nails werent filed straight, dip powder on my skin. Worst experience ever. My nails looked worse coming out than when I went in
1 /5

6.Mira Bella Salon & Spa

Address: 1819 Cliff Dr # B, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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(27) Reviews Mira Bella Salon & Spa:

Dr. Maryam D. Far Lovely salon. Laura is the owner and she is amazing. I see Ann who is consistent and wonderful.
5 /5
Sydney Evick I have been going to Martha for years now and absolutely love how honest she is and knows exactly what she is going cutting your hair or dying it. 10/10 recommend her!
5 /5
Danielle Cervantes Ivette is absolutely fabulous. She is incredibly talented, kind, caring, and will do what’s best for you. She WILL make you look stunning. Come see IVETTE!
5 /5
Carlene Silva If I could give zero stars to the facialist I would. I had a very sub par experience. The facial was suppose to be for one hour and I don’t think I received that. There were no extractions provided with the facial which I found strange and the entire experience was rushed. She could not wait to get me out of there. She barged into the room at least three times as I was getting dressed which left me extremely annoyed. To boot I was also charged 25% gratuity to cover the cost of her supplies. Very, very rude. I will not be going back and I do not recommend.
1 /5

7.Ambiance Nail Care Services

Address: 25 Carlo Dr # A, Goleta, CA 93117

(4) Reviews Ambiance Nail Care Services:

Dwight Butler I came here for a mani pedi which was simply amazing! Ive been a customer for a couple of years now and they have always done really good work, and Ive been totally happy. They do a really good job on your nails and are completely professional. One thing you dont have to worry about is the cleanliness. They are on top it. They are worth checking out!
5 /5
Lynette Lishman I love this nail spa. The pedicures are soooo relaxing and the parrafin dip and warm booties are awesome! My feet are amazingly soft afterwards. No worries about spreading of foot fungus or infection, extremely sanitary practices. Great nail care, also.
5 /5
Sara Rudeen I have been going to Ambiance Nail Care for over 10 years. I have always been happy with their service. They are professional, great nails, clean salon. I am a fan!
5 /5

8.Nathans Nails & Spa

Address: 5718 Hollister Ave #102, Goleta, CA 93117

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(60) Reviews Nathans Nails & Spa:

K ME Super nice salon with some real talented technicians. Will definitely be going back!
5 /5
Camtu Le Reasonable price and great quality work by Nathan. I came in for an acrylic refill and asked for almond shape and Nathan shaped them to perfection. Base price for a refill is $42 and almond shape was $5 extra. The salon is your typical mom and pop shop so nothing fancy, but I will definitely return to see him again.
5 /5
Addy If I could give 0 stars for the customer services I would Nathan was so rude. I got a pedicure done buy the lady she did a good job but she didn’t greet me or said anything and at the end she left and never saw her again. The guy is the one that charge me $30 which is a good price. Instead of been a pleasant experience was a very unpleasant experience. They lost a customer never coming back.
1 /5
Jen Huang Great place, clean and organized. Good rates. Got a simple mani pedi and it was done very well and the girls were very nice :) they dont rush you through it - very relaxing.
5 /5
Ezaki Mayuko The women who was working on my nail was very rude. I tried to put up with it but I couldn’t (she was very rude to my friends too) so I decided not to get my nails done by them. When I told her I’d leave, she said it costs $25 for cutting my nails. It was only my right hand and she only cut my nails (No filling). I didn’t want to pay $25 for getting my nails cut and it says $17 for cutting nails AND filling them so I told them that I was not paying. Then she called police on me!! Even police was sorry for how rude she was. Also there were other customers witnessed her yelling at us. Don’t go there. It’s not worth it.
1 /5

9.Bonyta Beauty

Address: 281 Magnolia Ave Suite 203, Goleta, CA 93117

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10.Alices Nail Boutique

Address: 1150 Coast Village Rd G, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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(17) Reviews Alices Nail Boutique:

CrossFitGirl This was the WORST pedicure experience I ever had. They don’t care what You (as the paying customer) want - they do what THEY want. I wanted a “mini” pedicure. Would have paid anything - it’s not about the money. It’s about what I want done to my feet. No dice. They insisted on doing everything & spoke in another language the entire time - to each other. SO uncomfortable - as Elaine (Seinfeld) said, you KNOW they are talking about you! To top it off, both manicurists were sick. They were wearing masks (barely), but were coughing & sneezing the entire time. I couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
1 /5
Beverly Burr Usually a good value at this nail salon in Montecito. Be sure to request your nail tech. Most of them are quite good and well-tempered. I was assigned the owner’s 70-year-old mother for my mani and pedi this time. Maybe she just needs new glasses. But for my visit she could not make contact between my cuticles and the cuticle tools, and could not see well enough to notice her filing job had left snags behind. I had to ask her to stop the mani.
2 /5
Amanda Guisbond Pandora’s wouldn’t take me when I was 15 minutes late for my appointment. But Alice’s took me right away. Very nice atmosphere, gave me a water, and a lovely mani-pedi service (that looks great) using newer colors and polish. More expensive than I expected for non gel regular polish ($85 total before tip) but that’s Montecito.
5 /5
Samantha Allensworth Was sitting in the chair from 11:30-1:18 waiting for my pedicure to get done. My gel manicure was quick and done well, but my pedicure took way too long. I paid 96$ which I think is a little steep for the service I got, especially since I was not given a choice about which "pedicure service" to get and they charged me for the deluxe.
2 /5
Ann Levine Appointments for me and my daughter at 3:30 - we werent done until 5:45 pm. I knew it wasnt going to go well when I sat for 15 minutes before she wrapped my nails to remove the gel. I wanted a gel manicure but was bullied into dip. I was cut twice and Alice said "I didnt cut you" (as though I dont know when Ive been cut). She worked on my daughter and me at the same time, back and forth, helping with someone elses pedicure in between. When I said something about it taking 2 hours and 15 minutes, she said it was because my daughters nails were difficult (she got GelX). Alice had no business taking these appointments. We got no hand massages, no lotion, no service, no kindness, no acknowledgement of mistakes or delays. I wont be returning, which is a shame, because I live a block away.
1 /5

11.Lovely Spa & Nails

Address: 7127 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

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(72) Reviews Lovely Spa & Nails:

ashley nicole I rarely get a pedicure; so when I actually do it, Im very excited. The woman who worked on my feet rushed it. My nails were cut extremely short (they look like stubs), one of my big toes are completely crooked, there is nail polish on my skin in multiple areas, one of my big toes is missing a good portion of nail polish. For getting the most expensive pedicure I would not only think the polish would be on my toes and not on my skin but they would also be completely covered in the polish. I was really disappointed as I only treat myself maybe every 6 months cause its so expensive...
2 /5
Glam by Maryam Nozari If I could give this place 0 stars I would! Everything about my fill was awful. My nails looked awful, she made my nails so short, got them so thin that you can literally see skin, and the way she put nail polish was like a toldler put it on. Polish was all over my nails, and it took her almost 2 hours.
1 /5
Deanna Zbinden They do designs I just like my nails pretty basic. Hana is amazing nails are always straight and well shaped. Hana is very friendly. Other manicurists are nice as well and the salon is very clean and organized. Price is much more fair than the nail salon polished across the street.
5 /5
Tanner Tait Hana and Bao are remarkably good, and everyone here is kind and talented. Highly recommend getting gels -- and make sure you have an appointment! Ask Hana to do designs! She is so skillful and great with the little details!
5 /5
Martinez Erika (Garcia) Andy did my pedicure and did a great job of carefully removing my ingrown nail. Hanna did my nail art and it turned out beautiful! This is dip base color and gel nail art. Great service!
5 /5

12.Cielo Spa

Address: 1725 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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(22) Reviews Cielo Spa:

Gutierrez-Gupta Estefania “Stef” I recently visited Cielo Spa with a gift card my husband bought for me. While the massage and facility were beautiful and relaxing, I was very disappointed with the initial interaction. As soon as I walked through the door, Tova, asked about the “tip arrangement”. This felt very unprofessional and made me uncomfortable. The worker also asked if I wanted my husband’s card to be charged or if I would pay, which I felt could have been settled after the massage. Additionally, I had to look up the cost to figure out the price and calculate the tip, which was quite annoying given that this was a gift meant for my relaxation. Unfortunately, this stress overshadowed the entire experience. I would have given this place 5 stars, location and facility are great. However, being asked for a tip as soon as I walked through the door, was very distasteful. And yes, I still left a tip, I always leave a tip, I don’t need to be harassed for one.
3 /5
Gilly Schleifer I was just looking for a place to get my legs waxed during a long trip and found this place, that was cheaper than other places. I had an appointment with Jennifer and it was amazing. I have a relatively sensitive skin, and it didnt hurt a bit! She was quick but very thorough, and super nice. If I were a local that would definitely be my usual place:)
5 /5
Penaloza Orquidea “brook” ZERO STARS I’m a licensed cosmetologist, and my experience here was beyond disappointing. I booked a $120 Vitamin C facial on 7/10/21, which the owner, Roxanne, claimed included a "mild" chemical peel. That was completely false. The esthetician, a blonde or light brunette woman who said she was 32, did almost nothing. She applied 8–10 hot towels, brushed on what felt like cream without explaining it, and used her fingernails to “extract” my nose—unsanitary and unacceptable. This left dents and peeling on my nose. She pretended to extract the rest of my face in five seconds and offered unprofessional advice to use coconut oil for my concerns. She didn’t wear a mask, even though the website claims staff follow safety protocols. I left with greasy skin, no improvement, and visible damage. Roxanne, train your staff, enforce sanitation, and offer services that match what you advertise. This was appalling, and I hope changes are made to prevent others from going through this.
1 /5
Marjorie Large I had an amazing deep tissue massage with Roxanne. She is truly a gifted therapist who not only provided me with pain relief but also an afternoon of pure relaxation! My friend and I were able to enjoy some time away from work and recharge. The day spa is so beautiful, too. A perfect sanctuary!
5 /5
Cody Karlin My wife and I came in for a couples massage on our anniversary. We’re from out of town and it’s always hard to get a feel for a spa online, but the positive reviews here were overwhelming and I’m happy to say that everything lived up to (and beyond) expectation! One of our massage therapists was Jennifer. I can’t remember the other’s name but they were both excellent, attentive to our needs and problem spots and left us feeling refreshed and limber afterward! The scheduling process was professional, efficient, and easy. The facility itself was clean, orderly and easy to navigate. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We would absolutely recommend Cielo Spa and look forward to coming back if we’re in the area again!
5 /5

13.Pandora Nail Spa

Address: 1253 Coast Village Rd #102, Montecito, CA 93108

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(17) Reviews Pandora Nail Spa:

Miki Martinez Always a great experience. I have been coming here for years and have utilized many of their services.
5 /5
Tiffy Lou I walked right in and they got me in a chair. A little on the pricey her side but not too bad. Nice people. Not much English. The thing I’m most impressed with is my pedicure has lasted longer than almost any pedicure I’ve ever had. The only reason I didn’t give them five stars is because I like there to be a little edge left unpainted around the nail.Like a border. They didn’t do that and brought the polish right to the edge.But that’s just my weird pickiness. So basically I’d give this place two thumbs up.
4 /5
Gad Bar cochva Way too expensive!! 45$ for 20 minutes pedicure.. c’mon !!! My bad for not asking before..
1 /5
Kiki Ramos Gindler Way more expensive than the same kind of nail salon in Los Angeles. Really disappointing. Almost twice as expensive--except manicure lasted two days instead of a week. Theyve only been in business a short time and are probably hoping for tourist patrons who dont want to spend money on hotel services.
1 /5
Georgette Topakas Convenient to where I live and always good service. Nice to have someone local who you can trust for nail. Very pleasant and clean facility.
4 /5

14.Giseles Hair & Nail Designs

Address: 1608 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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15.Skin Deep

Address: 3405 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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(65) Reviews Skin Deep:

Living in Santa Barbara - Katinka Goertz I love this local neighborhood store! I always find the cutest gifts there. I’m so happy this store remains a San Roque neighborhood staple and found a new owner. I can’t wait to try their beauty treatments, once that reopens
5 /5
Helena McGinnes I LOVE this place so much! I’m so happy it’s still around, I went in looking for a moisturizer and the amazing people who work there helped me find something that would be moisturizing and good for acne and it has literally changed my skin to be more even, toned, hydrated and acne free! Thank you skin deep team ❤️
5 /5
Alicia Mae Huhn Been shopping here my whole life! Funnest beauty supply for consumers. Excellent gifts for self care. High quality shampoos etc crystal nail files, spa treatment.
5 /5
Ruth Dale Love this place. Great services, plus store has the best gifts with free giftwrap.
5 /5
Sue Danielson Skin Deep is a great little gift shop!!! I shop here all the time. They carry unique, quality items, cards that I love, jewelry, and a wonderful variety of soaps and skin products. The cashiers are always friendly, and they also provide a discount to regular customers. Its conveniently located on upper State St near the San Roque Post Office.
5 /5

16.FAMOUS NAIL BAR

Address: 6831 Hollister Ave G, Goleta, CA 93117

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(76) Reviews FAMOUS NAIL BAR:

Candace Goularte really great job!! my nails look amazing! gel x around $70
5 /5
Sarah Nauta I couldn’t be happier with my acrylic nails! The nail technician was incredibly thorough and did a great job shaping them. They looked so good before she put paint on I was almost considering doing a sheer paint. It was my first time so I’m so glad I went here.
5 /5
Mia O these people have no idea what they are doing, especially anything about customer service. i had one nail tech take off my polish and tell me to go wait for the only other nail tech so that she could snack and be on the phone. i’ve been waiting for 20 minutes and will probably wait more
1 /5
Brianna La’Shae I used to come here and stopped because the guy that worked there was disrespectful as hell and clearly only cared about certain clients. These past couple weeks I decided to give them another chance and same mess. I made an appointment and still had to wait two hours for my daughter to get her POLISH CHANGED because an older, WHITER couple walked in and wanted pedicures. When I told them that I’d appreciate it if my time was valued as much as their other customers, one of the women there just laughed and rolled her eyes. The only saving grace was the young man who explained to me that he was having car trouble and was running late. It costs waaaay too much for you guys to be disrespecting your customers and I imagine that’s why that place is always so empty. Save your coins and go somewhere else.
1 /5
Hannah Hobson I got a dip manicure on my real nails at Famous Nails about a week ago. Within just a few days the dip began breaking off when I picked up anything or used my hands at all. This has never happened to me before, so I assume the dip powder is not of high quality. I’m very disappointed that for the price I paid my nails are destroyed within less than a week.
2 /5

17.Star Nails & Spa

Address: 5801 Calle Real F, Goleta, CA 93117

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(65) Reviews Star Nails & Spa:

Elisabeth Haby I would highly recommend this salon. Phuong was attentive, patient and asked plenty of questions to make sure I was happy with my nails. I had to remove my dipping powder and he made sure to do so gently and with soaking instead of filing them down to risk any damage. Sue was also fantastic with the design I wanted even though it was intricate. She took her time and I was very happy with the result. In the hour or so that I was there, a handful of regular customers came in and were each greeted by name. After coming here I can absolutely understand their loyal customer base. This is a fantastic salon and I would absolutely come back.
5 /5
Margie Reed I went in with some pretty bad toe nails and my nail tech was amazing! He took his time and did an amazing
5 /5
Cara Christian I’ve been coming here consistently for well over a year now. Anytime I switch salons I regret it and always come back to them. They are great at dip manicures and take the time to properly remove the dip to avoid nail breakage. They are always easy to communicate with whenever I am looking for special style or shape. Highly recommended! Also recommend to call for an appointment, (they are always busy due to returning clients). Photos of dip chrome pink manicure
5 /5
Michelle I was very happy to see that this place had good reviews, and after I walked over there to ask what the prices were, I was even happier that they were extremely reasonable. They said come back in 10 minutes, which I did. But, now I understand why the prices are reasonable. I have never felt so rushed in my whole life. The entire experience was hurry hurry, hurry. It wasn’t relaxing, and she was in such a rush to get me out of the chair, she messed up the nail polish on my toes, had to redo it, which took even longer. I spent more time waiting for my toes to dry than the entire experience of a pedicure with paraffin, which was about 20 minutes. My feet didn’t even need that much work, but the whole reason a woman goes to get a pedicure or a manicure is to feel pampered and relaxed. That didn’t happen. I felt like their most important customer was the “next” one. Money money money.
3 /5
Lindsay Kent I’ve been to many salons over the years, and Star Nails is by far my favorite. (They’re so good that I live an hour away now, and still drive to Goleta for nails) Some of my fav things about them… - Attention to detail: they’re meticulous about getting the perfect length, shape, consistency of overall nail (especially for acrylics), clean cuticle line, etc. I never have to ask for any little fixes! - Gentle: They are so careful! I’ve never had cuts or burns from filing, which is amazing - Long-lasting: I get a full two weeks from acrylics with zero lifting. I could go longer if I wanted! - Friendly: they’re overall just super nice people.
5 /5

18.Minhlys Nails

Address: 5120 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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(26) Reviews Minhlys Nails:

Char Powell Visiting the area and I read reviews in hopes of finding a good nail salon. Minhlys was great. I made an appointment for the mid afternoon which I would recommend, so there would be no wait. Minh was friendly, considerate and an experienced professional and provided nails that were just the way I like it. Great experience at this longstanding, fanily run place and I appreciated the fair price for the quality of work. I will return when I get the chance to visit Goleta again.
5 /5
Sarah VanHoy I visited this nail salon with my 2 year old daughter today, looking for a pedicure for my tired, pregnant mommy feet and legs. Amy did my pedi and she was incredible. Pleasant, friendly, absolutely amazing with my daughter and gave an incredible foot and calf massage. After painting my toes, she did my daughters and was so kind and fast and I appreciated the fact that she included and spoke to my toddler about colors, what she was doing, and really made it a special experience for us. I will absolutely be using this salon in the future.
5 /5
Lori Marshall Do NOT go here. I had a gel mani and the guy who was helping me made me soak my fingers in acetone to take the gel polish off, instead of wrapping the nails individually. I was getting another gel mani, and as i was waiting for my nails to dry i saw the most disgusting thing ever. The man who had helped was pouring the USED acetone back into the bottle and was picking out the polish. I was speech less, he looks at me and says that it is to expensive to throw out. I wont be returning and suggest you dont either.
1 /5
Rebecca A Amy was lovely - so friendly and easy to talk to. She took time to make sure the pedicure was a relaxing experience and my nails look beautiful! Will be a go to place for me from now on.
5 /5
Rowan Atwood My go-to salon, in fact I won’t go anywhere else. They maintain a clean and professional business, while also being able to have casual friendly conversations with customers. When sitting in there, I watch many other customers come and go, often being called by their first name and treated with respect and kindness. It’s always a good feeling to be recognized. Not to mention Minh’s ability to go acrylic nails. I’ve never had a nail tech actually listen to what I want while also being able to offer good input and suggestions. They last a long time too and most affordable salon for full sets and fills, BY far. Thank you Minh. I will continue to keep coming back for as long as i live in santa barbara, and also keep referring people their way when asked where I got them done, as I receive many compliments.
5 /5

19.Polished Nail Spa

Address: 7060 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

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(169) Reviews Polished Nail Spa:

Olivia Sheaffer Amazing!!!! I got acrylic nails and they are some of the best I’ve ever gotten. Khloe is the technician that helped me! They are thin and perfectly shaped , I had somewhat of a difficult design and she executed it perfectly! I definitely recommend this place to anyone getting acrylics.
5 /5
Brenda Osornio I had the pleasure of Ken doing my nail fill today. He was very detail oriented and took his time with my nails and left me happy with the results. The last time I came in was 3 weeks ago and my nails still looked good for being that old (white nails is a picture is from yesterday) Will def be coming back regularly !!
5 /5
Rachele I absolutely love Polished Nail spa! It’s beautiful, clean and the owner makes sure everyone is well taken care of, he is amazing! QT is amazing and my acrylic nails are always done exactly how I want and I receive compliments on them. All the employees are so nice and easy to talk to.Joleen keeps the front running smoothly and gets you in always. Best nail salon in Goleta and Santa Barbara and the prices are unbeatable!
5 /5
Megan Pawlak Went for an acrylic fill with gel coat. ($55+ tip) A day later I had several nails chipping. Ive never had this happen before. I also observed someone else coming in to get chipped nails fixed. I dont think they let their gel polish cure long enough. Even as I was getting it done it felt shorter than other spots Ive been to. Shame because I was very happy otherwise. Friendly tech, and they looked great. Would be a better spot if they just slowed down.
2 /5
courtney h I went 4 days ago to have a gel manicure done, and they are noticeably chipping on 5 fingers already! I have gel done all the time, and Ive never had this happen before. The nail tech was nice, but Im disappointed that my manicure only lasted one day before it started chipping. Plus they were for my birthday :( A $42 gel manicure should last way longer before it starts chipping.
2 /5

20.Kim Nails & Spa

Address: 179 S Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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(55) Reviews Kim Nails & Spa:

Sandra Alaniz Great experience getting a dip manicure with Tracy! 10/10 highly recommend!
5 /5
Savannah Fluhman The ladies were so so sweet! There are some problems for sure with the nails but from far away they look great and they all were really nice!
3 /5
Lauren Velarde pretty disappointed. took my sister to get a kids manicure while i got a pedicure and they said a kids mani was 15 dollars. went to pay and they charged me 35 dollars. they gave her gel without asking me! 100% should have demanded to pay the 15 they had told me. stopped going here all together for acrylic nails. the photo was a picture of nails i’ve gotten before. DONT GO HERE
1 /5
Bethany Guerrero I tried out Kim nails through class pass. The staff was the nicest staff I’ve ever experienced in a nails salon. Julia gave me a pedicure and was so sweet. They will do anything you ask them to with a kind smile. Would definitely go back.
5 /5
Karen ⭐☆☆☆☆ Disappointing Manicure Experience I had a manicure today that was unfortunately not up to par. The nail technician seemed inexperienced and didn’t appear confident in her work. Throughout the session, she seemed unsure of the steps, which affected the quality of the service. The polish application was uneven, and there were visible mistakes that she didn’t correct. I expected a more polished (literally and figuratively) experience but left feeling disappointed. Hopefully, with more training, this tech can improve, but based on today’s experience, I wouldn’t recommend.
1 /5

21.Ocean Nails & Spa

Address: 5768 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117

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(117) Reviews Ocean Nails & Spa:

melanie troxler I’m new to the area ,it was My first time at this nail salon, I came in for a new set and a gel pedicure. Worst experience ever! First, during my pedicure I was not asked if I preferred my toenails trim cut or filed the guy completely cut all my toenails down to the skin & was completely uneven. Being an everyday sandal wearer, I prefer them long. Secondly another nail technician comes to the pedicure station and started removing my old Acrylic set by a nail clipper& she started cutting the nails very rapidly when she got to my index finger she went down to the skin when I said ouch she kept going and cut me til I started bleeding. I yelled please Stop Im Bleeding! please get the antiseptic she put the solution on my finger it burned terribly ,and all she said was sorry. After my pedicure was finished, I went to the nail station and another lady Tina started to finish the removal of the nails and at this point, I’m so seriously in pain that I decided to not get the full set that I intended on getting but asked for a gel manicure instead. Finally, when my services were done The woman Tina ,charged me $101 for the service and by this time , Im super shocked because she knows that I’m not happy with my experience, and when I paid the money that she charged me, she then had the nerve to ask me for a tip! I will never go back to this shop I will always tell everybody I know to never go to this place they are insensitive awful people.
1 /5
Jeannine Forslund I have been coming here for a few years, and the service used to be excellent. The staff are still mostly quite friendly (although there always seems to be new faces these days), and some still do a good job if you know who to ask for, which is something I never used to have to worry about. Today and the last few times however, Ive felt like Ive been rushed through (despite having an appointment) and had very mediocre pedicures compared to what I experienced in the past. Ive really enjoyed coming here, so I hope that they are able to restore their service to level it once was.
2 /5
alexa sanchez Tee did a great job on my set and I look forward to going back to her. Fantastic customer service as well.
5 /5
Christina Parent Third time coming here in the last two months. I’ve gotten two sets of acrylic nails and a fill/polish change…each time was a great experience with someone different. I have had nothing but a good experience here, everyone I’ve done work with has been really friendly and good at what they do. I love this place!
5 /5
Nicole Victoria Swalley Swalley She sanded off skin around my nail by trying to work too quickly instead of accurately (ouch!). Now the skin is sore and I had to put Neosporin on it to heal. She filed the nails very uneven. I wish she would’ve taken the time to file the nails straight instead of just trying to get the nails done as fast as she could. I’m very unhappy with the sores on my skin from this manicure. Huge bummer.
1 /5