List Best 18 Nail Salons in Santa Barbara, CA (Part 2)

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.

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:)

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.

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!

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!

Ksenia Ledneva When I moved to Santa Barbara it was very hard to find a good, high quality spot for mani/pedi and finally I found the Springtide. It’s a great place with nice atmosphere and professional service. The place itself is very cozy and well designed.

Amy Dalene A beautifully curated space and environment. All employees were professional and welcoming. They have a great selection of nail colors and non toxic clean products. I was very pleased with my nails and service. A great addition to downtown.

Lotus Bech Terrible experience. Their business ethics are extremely limiting. My manicurist told me to take a break from getting gel on my hands and feet. So we booked a mani pedi with regular polish for the next time I would come in. Mind you, that I had just gotten gel on my hands and feet by them. Then I come in for mani and pedi. They never asked me which package I wanted so they naturally just gave me the more expensive one for hands and feet combo. Once my card was charged I was chocked! They charged me 250 for a mani and pedi with regular nail polish! I wrote to them and complained. And they charged me $140 for the combo of the nicer treatment with regular polish + $40 to take off the gel on my hands and feet. CHOCKED. Then I got a strengthening nail polish from them $25 ... Then I told them to tip the lady 20% And they tipped her 20% on everything After taxes and fees after treatment, gel removal, even the nail polish. Just so rude. It costs $155 to get the gel combo for hands and feet and that includes removing the gel. I suggested they at least charged me for that so that it wouldnt end up costing me more to get regular polish than gel. But they wouldnt! I was never informed that they would charge me $40 for the gel or that the combo I was getting would be $140 vs $155 with gel. Plus if I had, had a choice I would have chosen the $110 mani pedi with regular polish. I feel so mistreated, even after emailing with them they didnt want to do anything to comb me or help me not feeling mistreated. So here we are. I told them I wouldnt come back if they were seriously not going to do anything and they said they understood if I wanted to take my business elsewhere. This is after going there and being a high paying client for years. So disappointing. Thanks for my $250 mani pedi with regular polish. FYI this is how my nails looked after 1 day.

Brian and Shaun Came here with our maids of honor for a pamper before our wedding day. The staff at Springtide were all so wonderful, kind and attentive, and the service is top-notch. We left feeling relaxed and our nails still look incredible a week out!

Daria Kos Super cute spot, easy scheduling, clean instruments and all the jars, towels etc (!the most important!), friendly and professional employees. My nail professional was great — very nice, gentle and attentive. Nevertheless, 4 starts (I would put 4,5 if I could) just because it didn’t meet my expectations (in a heel cleaning department particularly) compare to European pedicure or other regular pedicures I’ve done before in another places. I also would suggest to add an extra time to the appointment or maybe an additional area in the store - so the customer could take time to dry the polish a bit longer.

Ariel Elrod I wouldn’t call this an “upscale” salon, nor was it very relaxing… located in an older building, front door open, cars honking and little bugs lingering around me during the whole service. I got a pedicure. The technician seemed nice but was behind on time. Anyway, she told me she couldn’t cut my nails because my skin was too close to the nails, this resulting to her only using a file which took a long time, I noticed my nails were different lengths and she argued they weren’t, I just gave up. I have no understanding as to why she wouldn’t cut them as I have been getting pedicures for several years and no one has ever brought this “issue” to my attention or refused to cut my nails with clippers, I have also cut my nails myself with no “issues”…. The massage was nice, she painted my nails and did a top coat, said they were dry and I was good to go so I left. I wore sandals/was barefoot the rest of the night, I took a shower about 3 hours later and all the polish smudged all over. I also noticed my feet are very dry on the bottom still so I don’t think they have a good procedure intact for pedicures, it seemed very basic/low end. Overall, there were more negatives than positives, I feel like I wasted my time and money, I would not recommend this salon and I will not be back.

Isla Vista Hair Co. as a beauty professional in the industry for almost 19 years i am in awe and great appreciation for Miraya and her team of caring & talented nail artists. not only are they exceptional at what they do, the environment is beautiful, clean, & extremely inviting. i had given up on nail salons all together because they all felt the same. i always felt rushed in and out, not cared for, ignored, and they always hurt me and ultimately ruined my nails. now my natural nails are the longest, strongest & most beautiful they’ve ever been! unlike all of my previous experiences in other places, they last without any chipping, lifting or breaking and that says a lot considering i’m a busy hairstylist in water constantly. i’m also a nail picker/ biter and im never made to feel bad if i overly pick at them and they have to fix it. they also offer super easy online booking and have a great reminder system in place. definitely worth the investment to have the nails of my dreams! so grateful this place exists and i found it!

Roxanne Nanninga My mother and I enjoyed getting manicures together at the Nail Nook. The space was lovely, the products were clean and luxurious, and everyone was friendly and helpful. I will come again!

Wiktoria Marroquin ITS A NO NO FOR ME I’m having my nails done for past 8+ years. Always going for same either gel polish or structure gel on my natural nails. Usually paying 50-70$ depending if I’m getting some nail art or not. My nails were done by Miraya. I asked for a lavender french tip. Firstly my cuticles were only trimmed with cuticle cutter and I needed to ask for more detail cuticle care because they were looking very rough.. Secondly when I saw my first hand with tip I was speechless.. It was twice as thick as it is on the pictures I attached here. The girl got an attitude when I asked her if she can change it.. That wasn’t very nice since I was trying to be very polite about it. French like this was trending when my Mom was young. It was looking very bad. There is no attention to detail at this salon. I have bubbles everywhere, not even edges - gel is wavy full of indentation on the edges. My right thumb looks like it has a week growth already, the polish is very far from the cuticle. Total: $83 I would think twice before booking appointment at the Nail Nook.

Mai Thao A while back my boyfriend surprised me for my birthday. Upon entering the salon, it was warm and inviting. The staff greeted us right away and I was seated within a couple of minutes. Miraya did my manicure and I have to say it was one of the best I’ve ever received. Not only did she do a beautiful job, she was super friendly and we chatted the entire session. I will definitely return!

Reyna R Always a lovely experience. I’ve had several massages with several different masseuses and they have all been great, very attentive, and professional.

Jagjit Dhaliwal One of the best massages Ive ever had. Booked a 75 minute session with Lene. She is just magical! So much knowledgable & professional. Definitely going back for another session. Highly recommended!!

T L Float came highly recommended by family in Santa Barbara, and they absolutely delivered! Hands down, one of the best deep tissue massages I’ve ever had. I was highly impressed with the service from both my therapist and the front desk staff—everyone was professional, welcoming, and made the experience even better. I only wish we had a Float back home because this would definitely be my new go-to spot. Thank you for an incredible experience!

Courtney Schneider Booked the Euphoria massage with Daniel. It was such a relaxing and nurturing experience. Top of the line for self care! When you check in, you have the opportunity to change into a robe and sandals before heading to the lounge area. Once your provider is ready they come get you and take you back to their treatment area. Daniel was caring and really wanted to understand what I hoped to get or of the experience. Daniel was insistent on creating the perfect experience and encouraged me to speak up if something felt really good or if adjustments could be made to make every second perfect! Highly recommend!

Regina Breech Helen is by far the best nail artist I have ever been to and she is definitely the fastest! She has meticulous attention to detail, and is extremely consistent. I love my nails every single time I go to her, which is often! I’ve never been to another nail tech that is as consistent and as fast as Helen. I highly recommend her! You will absolutely love your nails!

Elise Dauterive Absolutely love getting my nails done by Helen! She’s very talented, and always pays attention to detail. My nails always look like the reference photo I give her, and they last a really long time with absolutely no lifting ! She’s the best!! I also got a color change on my toes and even that was amazing, she made them look really nice even though it was just a color change. Go to Helen!

Julia Kalriess Its okay. I went to Vicki who is supposed to be amazing but I found every time I went the nail art wasnt very good sloppy at best. She didnt seem to take the time with me specifically to make it nice maybe she just didnt like my designs to make them quality.

Joyce Simmons Creative Nails in Santa Barbara has a friendly atmosphere that’s very welcoming. It’s nice to walk in without an appointment and receive first class treatment. They did an amazing job on my recent Christmas manicure.

Greta Krieger I’ve been going here for about 6 months. I love the technicians. You really can’t go wrong but I particularly respect Bennys work. He is very talented and super creative. He is always on schedule within 5 minutes of your appointment and never runs overtime. You will fill the warmth the minute you walk in. It’s a small place with much talent. Appreciate you all- Greta

Joanie Stewart I always get my pedicures here at Charming Nails. The ladies always do a great job and always clean & professional work.. ❤️

Ann M. Stables Lovely sisters that are specialists at nails. They’re so much better than mine at home I need to visit Santa Barbara more often! I had both a pedicure and manicure. My husband had a pedicure. We both were totally pleased.

chris Morrison My friend and I selected this salon due to the close proximity to where we were staying for our girls weekend. We had pedicures here on April 10, and except for nail growth after a month, I must say it is the best pedi I have ever had. The polish has held up as if new! The women at the salon were very nice—I would highly recommend!

Elisa Gottheil Different culture. I cared that their pedicure was flawless and i flaunted it at the beach for a month. Sanitary also, no cutting corners. I am a returning customer who cares about the quality of the work done rather than the width of their smile.

Mike Ringer This shop has a friendly staff and affordable prices. They accept walk-ins and are very accommodating when they can be, but they also do appointments. They have a large selection of paint colors and comfortable massaging pedicure chairs. Parking in front is a little bit tricky, however theres a large parking lot in back and a rear entrance.

Becki The owners were friendly and took me right away as a walk-in. It soon got busy, so an appointment is probably recommended. I just got lucky. This was the fastest pedicure I’ve ever had, yet no corners were cut and I’m happy with the results! Chairs were newer and comfortable and it was clean and tidy. Price was reasonable as compared to other local nail salons. I’d go back!

Randa Seif Clean and fair value. Duyong (Deanne) is the fastest manicurist I know.. did my pedi and mani in one hour and they were very well done!

Diane Waterhouse I have gone there for over 25 years. My daughter and husband go there too. They are the best. Diane

Stanley Moss Overpriced and underserved following a warm welcome. 20 minutes work in the chair. Advertises online $28 Pedi, charges $40. No tip. Not going back.

Paula Sweet The ladies were lovely but it was the quickest pedicure I have ever had. 20 minutes. my feet weren’t scrubbed and no dead skin was removed. The nails weren’t cut short enough or shaped nicely. The price was $40. Very high for 20 minutes of service. I wouldn’t return.

Lexyah One of THE most relaxing experiences I’ve ever had… I got a full body massage and the masseuse’s fingers felt like a touch from the heavens! I definitely fell asleep and snored myself awake.. thankfully she didn’t react.. I’m sure she gets that often.. I really like how she asked if there was a specific area that I wanted her to focus on. not to mention the products she used smelt so good & left my skin feeling soft & silky. I will definitely be coming back for your other services!

Kathleen Ollen I would sadly NOT recommend getting a massage here and the pedicure was also very okay. I felt like I was being pet and oiled in my massage, not exactly what one is looking for typically. Likely could have given myself a better massage is that had been possible. Go to the Asian salons in town for both the massage and pedi. They will be have the cost, not amazing, but MUCH better than this place.

Jessica Gomez Came here to get my very first facial and massage, it all felt super relaxing, my face and body feel amazing. All the ladies were super sweet and made sure I was as comfortable as I can be. Got my services done by Michelle, she was amazing and I will definitely be returning. Thank You Le Reve Spa and Michelle for one the loveliest experiences ever.

Kel K genuinely the best massage i’ve had in my life. my therapist was so skilled and you could tell she loves her job. she was so genuine when talking to me and treated me with such care! on top of that, the entire salon is gorgeous and peaceful. a bunch of staff here to help :) i cannot wait to treat myself here again

Hailey Sestak Do NOT get a spray tan here! I had never gotten a spray tan before, but wanted to get a trial done before my wedding. First thing I was told is “oh no it’s coming out blotchy” and the woman tried to fix her equipment. She seemed super unconfident when doing my treatment and told me she’s only done one other bride. The only part of my body that has even color is my chest and back. My arms and legs have tons of white patches and my feet are 5 times darker than the rest of my body. Luckily I still have time to go get another trial somewhere else!

Sharon Jackson I love this shop because they are the only nail salon I have found that gives great, friendly service with a smile and prices to match. They make me feel like my business is truly appreciated. I love the massage chairs and my manicurist, Lisa, is the best! She always makes sure I am happy with every detail. This was my fourth visit and I will be back!

Margaret Francis Choosing nail polish has always been a struggle for me, but these colors are all stunning and well executed. With the Gel Manicure no longer do I have to worry about color accuracy or the finish, if it is smooth it is guaranteed to look good.

Heulwen Jasmine The manicure services offered at the nail salon are artistic and performed with such meticulousness that all my nails are stunning. The atmosphere within the salon is also very pleasant and innovative.

Edna Almira I love square nails, but other salons havent done them to my liking. Here, the technician shaped my nails perfectly; Im really pleased with the results. The polish color is beautiful, and everything was done neatly and tidily!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cary Kresl I’m new to Santa Barbara and tried 3 other nail salons before finding Best Nails. They are awesome! I had my first gel manicure after years of “dipping”, and I wasn’t sure if it would last as long as acrylic, but it did! It was 3 full weeks until I got a crack on my forefinger. I’m happy that gel is not as hard and damaging to my natural nail. I’ve been back 3 times now and I love working with my technician, Carrie. She is very experienced, efficient, and friendly. And the vibe of the salon is sweet and happy. I highly recommend Best Nails!

B R E A T H E with Kimberly Rose I’ve been coming here for 6 years.... Linda and the ladies all have done a beautiful job. Today I got French Shellac. Love it!!!!! Thank you ladies for all your hard work. I have never had a bad experience.

Peggy Gray There are on state street where de la vina starts and across the street from evans relaxing station. This is my second time getting my nails done here. Scheduling appointments is generally pretty easy. Ive been able to get in conveniently with my schedule, which can be hectic these days. They are always very friendly and chatty. I think they are very professional, and clean. I dont worry about fungus or anything. They are reasonably priced as well. Worth checking out.

Michelle T I’m no hand model but they did an excellent job! Super thorough. I got a mani with gel and a pedicure. If you get the combo they reduce $5. I will use again. They also got me in at appointment time but saw them take walk I s kindly.

Camille Reyes Visiting from LA, I popped in to get my nails done just to try someone new and loved my time there. Jason did a great job and was very kind. Always a little nervous about letting a new tech do my nails, but they did not disappoint and exceeded my expectations. I will definitely come back when I’m in the neighborhood again.

Arriaga Svetlana (Lana) This is my to-go-nails-spot in town. I’ve been going there since last year July when I needed a fresh set for my wedding (see video) and I honestly cannot say anything bad. One time I had to wait a little longer which I didn’t mind at all because I got use the massaging chair while waiting. I am definitely obsessed with my most recent set of nails. The color is beautiful and looks natural! The staff is always nice and friendly. I also love their pedicures. Highly recommend!

Sharon Jackson This review is based on all 3 of my experiences there, which makes it worse that as a repeat customer my business is not appreciated. First off, I asked for a new acrylic set since I’ve already had 2 fill-ins. One of my chief complaints here is that these people always tell me what I need instead giving me what I ask for. First time I was here, I asked for a full acrylic set and a manicure, they told me my hands looked fine and I only needed the set. This time I ask for new set, they tell me I only need a fill in. Anywho- I just got a French fill in earlier today, and after my hands were thrown around like a rag doll for half an hour, I leave but don’t realize until after how poor of a job was done. See photos. White paint smudges, and he didn’t bring the white down to the full corner of my nails on all my left fingers. The guy didn’t even prop my hands up on a hand rest this time. I am hoping this bad service isn’t because I’m black and they’re always assuming I won’t tip (even though I have EVERY time), but it truly feels like it’s a racial thing because the pretty white woman next to me got treated like a goddess that blessed their shop with her presence. I’ve always supported Asian-owned businesses without bias, but I can’t seem to get that respect in return so now I am avoiding them. Anyway, for anyone who cares, be advised this place is pretty to look at but the service is truly terrible in my opinion.

Morgan Harris Gentleman was very nice. A clean and pretty atmosphere. $65 for gel and $10 for French.

Rachael OConnor They absolutely hacked my nails. Apparently a "repair" should sit up at an angle (and all the other nails are smooth). Initially offered to redo my nails, then when I was hesitant I was told "we have people waiting..." and "why are you just standing their fighting?". I wasnt fighting. Really poor.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Miki Martinez Always a great experience. I have been coming here for years and have utilized many of their services.

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.

Gad Bar cochva Way too expensive!! 45$ for 20 minutes pedicure.. c’mon !!! My bad for not asking before..

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.

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.

Vanessa W I got builder gel with extensions and it cost me $88. The guy working on my nails seemed like he was in a rush and when he was using the drill on my nails, he kept brushing up against my skin which hurt and caused both of my pinky fingers to bleed. The skin around some of my fingers are slightly red and inflamed because he kept drilling onto my skin. From afar the nails look fine but when I look closely, I can tell that he didn’t paint the edges of my nails well either. There are spots on the sides that are missing polish as seen in the picture. Overall, I don’t think it was worth the money or the pain to get my nails done here.

Jessie Prodromos I have been going to Champagne Nails on & off for a couple of years. The place is welcoming & comfortable; playing chill music and is well lit without blinding you. Let’s not forget the available champagne (or lemon infused water). :) While all of CN staff are wonderful, my recent visits with Jessica have about turned me into a regular. Jessica is always friendly and works diligently at her craft. She takes her time with nail shape & designs so you leave HAPPY. I broke a natural nail and Jessica was able to fit + perfectly shape an extension to match. These may be my favorite nails I’ve ever treated myself too. Will definitely be returning next month for fun/new designs.

Michelle Tahan I discovered Champagne Nail Bar about a year and a half ago and have been a regular visitor ever since. Its the best salon Ive experienced, not only in Santa Barbara but anywhere else Ive been to. It excels in every aspect: quality, service, personnel, and ambiance. The staff are highly professional, friendly, and exceptionally skilled. Im always met with warm welcomes. The salons environment is spotlessly clean, hygienic, and elegantly decorated. It has a great vibe, and Im always offered champagne or water on arrival, a gesture that makes me feel like Im on vacation. Every technician Ive encountered is attentive and meticulous. Ive never had any issues with the quality of service. Champagne Nail Bar is a true gem in Santa Barbara. A special thanks to Jessica, Tu, Miza, Victoria and the entire team for making my visits so enjoyable.

Crafted Cocktails Tu is very nice the place is very clean and I get the best first impression. But after my last visit I’m questioning if I’ll ever go back. They cut my cuticles so short they scarred the next day on 6 of my fingers, I had to go back in after the visit on the same day because they lady cut my nails crooked. I was getting them done for my best friends wedding and I was a groomsman, I don’t typically expect much when I get a pedicure I don’t get them often but they charged extra for things that should be included and are included at most places and my fingers literally hurt I just had to leave a review. Hopefully with my complaints to management and this review they will tighten things up because I’ve always heard great things. Price was out of control for a man’s pedicure and manicure. $125 with tip That’s a lot for the little they doo

Megan Kemper they were very nice but overall i would not recommend this place. i got a dip manicure with a very simple design and it was $90. it took them over 2 hours and the design was very sloppy and my nails were different lengths. they also didn’t last and starting lifting quickly :(

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.

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 !!

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!

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.

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.

Kristy Hamilton I received one of the worst manicures from a younger man who worked there. He cut my cuticles too close, making them painful the next day. He also used a technique of messily putting the gel polish on and then scraping the edges of my cuticles with a sharp object to remove the polish on my skin. On top of that, he didnt buff my nails so the gel polish started peeling within 48 hours. A total waste of $60. The older women who did our pedicures did a nice job and they deserve their flowers. I suggest asking for them if you go.

Jasmine Thompson Tracy is the best! She takes such good care of me and gives me personalized treatments every time I go! Ive made this my regular nail salon and I bring friends whenever I can. I recently brought my friends here for birthday pedicures and she gave us champagne and made us feel welcomed!

Nancys Cleaning Services LLC I had a wonderful experience getting my nails done here! The staff was incredibly kind and friendly, making me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. The owner personally did my nails, and she was not only polite and sweet but also skilled. I left with beautiful nails and a smile on my face. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxing, making it the perfect place to treat yourself. Highly recommend!

Sophia Wengier My sister and I had a wonderful experience here! Tracy, Helen, and the gentleman (whose name I didn’t catch) were all so great. If you’re looking for a good nail salon in SB, this is definitely the one!

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...

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.

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.

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!

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!