Nails Smart

First of all I was excited for HalIoween nails; I picked out what I liked. I spent $ 95.00 for nothing, literally! I don’t really like the switching back and forth, because I had explained to the guy what I wanted as far as the design. Later the wife steps in and does some work with acrylic powder on my nails; as someone walks in, they told them that it will be 15 minutes before they can be seen when they actually knew that it will be longer (45 min.), keeping the lady waiting with her 3 kids out side with husband. After the acrylic was all done, they switched again, The guy went over my skin with a stone, which is a NO, NO! We discussed my budget of 85.00 which ended up being 95.00. I pretty much left it up to him, trusted their expertise since they have beautiful showcase of nails but to my dismay I was appalled! Ugly, plain, uneven nails that weren’t Halloween nails. The switching for me was a problem because of the style, and the way one does things is different than the other, and having to explain all over again was a burden. I felt like they do not take pride in their work; but, rushing to make that buck!!!
They criticize other businesses as well, saying that they do better work, they use better products, and their work last longer. From experience, this is not true.
VERY DISHONEST!
I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR ANYONE, AND WILL NOT EVER GO BACK AGAIN!!!

Great place!!! I just moved to the area and I’ve been wanting to get my nails done but I wasn’t sure as to where to go. So glad I came here, the staff was a husband and wife and they were great. Beyond nice, friendly and very talkative!

They’re open til 10pm so that’s a big plus for me. They also shape the acrylic to your nails, they didn’t use the plastic tips like the other nails shops I’ve been to. It was my first time here and they were very welcoming. However, you do you a while if there’s a lot of people. I’ve never been at a nail salon for over 2 hours. Got there a little over 7pm, and left at 10pm. There are only 2 people working, they’re husband and wife. Really nice people, always asking If you’re doing okay.
One thing I noticed is that they switch like every 5 mins to work on everyone. The husband removes the old nail products off your nail, then goes to another person and works on their nails, then comes back to you, and cleans your nails, then goes back to whomever to clean their nails. I would have liked to see him wash his hands in between clients at least. I’m pretty sure they do that to accommodate everyone, but it feels like that’s why you’re there for a long time.
They use an organic based bond and they encourage your actual nails to grow and be healthy, that was a pro for me. I got an acrylic overlay, and my nails look so good! I’m not one to get designs, but I got little crystals on my ring fingers. So pretty! The designs the wife, Claudia can do is AMAZING. 3D nail art, swavorski crystal designs, basically show her a picture of what you want and she’ll create it. Overall, they are pricey, but you get what you pay for, and that’s good quality nails. I’m definitely going to come back!

PROS: Lots of supplies to choose from if you want to do your own nails. Highly priced compared to «wish» app products or alibaba express but still a good selection. They have TONS of pictures and examples of nails to choose from.
1 star cause Unilocal forces U to.
CONS:
This reviews is purely off of 2 things:
1. Price: I spoke mainly with the husband because the wife pretty much only spoke Spanish (even though I did understand what she was saying) for the picture I attached with 2 black 3d bows instead of the airbrush design and half as short as the picture, it would have cost me $ 80. Reason: they use organic Japanese powder and she never uses nail polish (even though there’s a huge opi rack for sale behind her) I even asked about nail polish changes or am I stuck with the color I choose since she ONLY does powder colors… I was told yes but we can take it al off and change it (I’m sure that’s about the same price as a normal full set)
2. Knowledge base: I AM aware that hand painted 3D designs CAN cost a hefty penny. I AM aware that powder instead of nail polish CAN be more expensive HOWEVER, when she said it lasts LONGER and BETTER for u than what the other «cheap» nail shops use that’s absolutely wrong. I have had acrylic $ 30 full set nails that lasted for over a month and I’ve had $ 60 full set gel nails that have lasted 2 weeks. Nail art is a combination of product and nail artist’s application of that product.
So my thoughts after leaving: 1. Maybe this experience wouldn’t have been so shocking if they just posted on the window or wall that «prices are triple normal nail shops because we use organic material» 2. Maybe if they offered the regular nail shop alternative it might not have been so bad. Nevertheless if you are willing to pay that much for a pretty simple set, then this is the perfect shop for u!

I’ve been in Chula Vista area for 4 years now and I have found the nail gods!!! I cannot find one negative thing to say about them. Love love love their work!!!

This salon is awesome! Run by a husband and wife that know what they’re doing! Any design you want and sooo many options. I’m super picky about my nail and I can say I have no complaints :) they use organic gel and base costs with vitamins for your nails, I left not feeling bad about what I was putting on my nails. I would highly recommend trying this salon out

First time coming here and I am glad I did. They were amazingly sweet and made sure I was comfy and they did exactly what I wanted:) if you’re into designs, this is the place to go to. They are more than patient to design whatever you want. I definitely will be back in the future