Nail First & Spa

I’m new to the area so I had to find a new nail salon. After looking through all the reviews I decided to give this place a try. I got there a little after 6pm and it wasn’t busy at all so that was nice. The gentleman that helped me was so nice and very friendly. I got the deluxe pedicure and manicure. The man did a wonderful job on my poor overworked feet! The lady that did my manicure wasn’t as friendly and seemed like she didn’t want to be bothered. She did a poor polish job and it was supposed to be a deluxe manicure but wasn’t told until after she started painting. I overlooked her carelessness because my feet felt fabulous. I will try it again. I gave 4 stars because I loved my pedicure.

Overall great experience! Ladies were very friendly and my pedicure turned out great. I receive the deluxe pedicure and I could not have been more happy. Very clean and relaxing environment.

If I could give this place negative stars, I woud. The lady who did my nails filed them down to an uneven shape to the point that I literally took the nail file from her and filed them down myself so that they were at least round. Then I got my eyebrows waxed and she waxed them almost clean off and the wax made me break out. I’ve been to a lot of nail salons and this is by far the worst

I simply can’t put into words how rude the technician was to me when I provided him an exact photo of what I wanted on my acrylics (for my wedding, no less). I asked for the palest cream with a hint of pink as the background, with ombré tiny silver glitter from the tips inward (so there would be heavier glitter at the tips and blend inward toward my cuticle).
I got *bubble gum pink* nails with large glitter (multi-​colored, no less) on the whole nail. When he was putting the color on, he kept telling me it was the right color and the same as the picture when it clearly was not, as I was telling him it was the wrong color.
When I asked the manager to have him re-​do them since my wedding was hours away, with a photographer booked, the technician stated «I’m not going to do them again because you won’t like them anyways.» WHAT would possess someone to say something so rude?!
The manager re-​did them himself (making us late for rehearsal) and they looked more like something you’d find in the show «Housewives of Beverly Hills» than anything else. I cut my losses, paid and will NEVER return.

So this is a long overdue review. Been here a few times now and each time they do an amazing job. I’ve had work done by several different people and they have all done a great job.
Today my sister and I went in to get our nails done for the 4^th of July. We didn’t know exactly what we wanted, just something festive. They were great in working with our changing requests and ensuring the result is what we desired. They will willing to make any changes if we didn’t like something. Great customer service, very good work.

I have been there several times before, but for some reason this last time I was there with nothing but problems. Even with an appointment. First thing was my friend wanted to get coffin styled acrylic nails and they would not do it because they thought her fingers were to small. In my opinion (since they can give theirs) I don’t feel it’s right for someone who is supposed to do what the client asks to do, refuses because of a personal preference. They ended up just doing french tips. Second with my nails I wanted white acrylic with a splatter baby blue gel over. The woman who did my nails refused to use the white acrylic and used pink with white gel. I get my nails done enough to know how the process works and what I like and don’t like. I do not like the way white polish is because you can see the ridges and darkness in some areas than not. and it chips at the end and corners. Doesn’t look tasteful. I didn’t appreciate the fact that I could not get what I asked for and I’m paying for something I am not happy with. The woman than filed the nail after she painted it with file streaks on the edged and I asked her if she would fix it. She said it was fine and it did not look fine. Lastly my aunt got a pedicure and picked out a polish and they told us it was a gel polish and charged us extra for it. Later when my aunt gets a pedicure somewhere else they informed her that it was not a gel polish. Only because it would not have come off so easy with just regular nail polish remover. At this point I was not surprised.

First time as walk in I was really happy with the way I was greeted and even though it looked busy they got me in within 5 minutes. I now go in first thing in the morning and still getting the same great service. Really enjoy the atmosphere, the nail technitians are all great, everyone is friendly too! Highly recommend.

First time getting my nails done here and Calvin is off the charts unbelievably great!
He never fails to give only his best, and that was exactly what I received.
Got the French Tip Gel manicure and was beyond happy with the customer and quality service.
You know where I’ll be going when I get my nails done again in a couple of weeks!

I walked in for my first visit today. The location is super clean and the staff is really friendly. I was welcomed with a smile and told that it would be 5 minutes wait. I replied a bit sarcastically and said, «that’s what everyone says» laughing and sat down. Well it was only a five minute wait. I walked in for a mani/​pedi. The prices are posted on a pretty mirror on the wall and hopefully there won’t be any changes– something I have experienced at other nail salons.
John was the one to start my pedicure and he was great. He was patient with me as I changed my mind on colors multiple times. All in all great experience. I will definitely be back.

Love love love this place… Kevin and his wife are so wonderful and work so hard to make sure there customers are happy. I absolutely wouldn’t go anywhere else. I go regularly as well as set a few huge parties for my sister in laws wedding party and my own. Just can’t say enough good things.

Came here at 1:30 on a Monday and they were jumping on me to get a manicure or pedicure. I just needed a few gel nails repaired (I was ready to pay for them of course) and once they found that out, some guy walked up to me and said I had to come back later because they were too busy for me. Really? You weren’t too busy when you thought I wanted a full mani pedi. Come back later? How bout never? Wish I could give 0 stars for first impressions. Rude.

AWFUL!!! For starters I went in with my Mom and sister to get pedicures and manicures for my Mom’s wedding. We made reservations a few days in advance letting them know it was for a bridal party. We did not get any special treatment and in fact had to wait after WALK-​INS. I was patient and happy because the gentleman that did my toes was very respectful and funny. We all had a good time until it got to the part where they were doing my Mom’s (brides) acrylics. She knew exactly what she had in mind and showed the manicurist a picture from pinterest. He did them NOT EVEN CLOSE to what she wanted. When she said «nude» with sparkles, he did them bubblegum pink with sparkles. They looked awful and nothing like what she wanted. My mom is not the kind of person to speak up so I said something to them nicely and explained this is not what she wanted. By the time I went out to the car to grab something and come back, she was crying! Apparently she asked nicely for him to fix them or find someone who would and he yelled at her and said no. I was beyond pissed off at this point at how disrespectful and inconsiderate he was. We went to pay and since he messed up her nails they said they would had the woman (really really nice!) Redo them 2 hours later because they were so busy! They charged my mom for the acrylics she had that she didn’t want and told her to come back. She came back later and they took so long that she was late for our rehearsal dinner THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING. Luckily the woman that fixed them did an amazing job and I really liked her but I told my Mom to never go there again because what they did was wrong. I’ve never been so angry with a nail salon in my life.

Wonderful friendly staff! Reasonable prices. Very relaxing environment! My wife wanted someone to go with her to get her nails done… so, I went to be with her. My first time ever in a nail salon… Let me just say, I recommend the deluxe pedicure– hot rocks, exfoliating rub and lots of feet soaking, all while in a massage chair– simply awesome! ps. I still feel manly :)

I’ve been coming here for over 2years now. Love this place, love the staff! I’ve gone to other local places in a pinch and have regretted it every time. Highly recommend them.

Worst pedicure ever! I literally have holes in my foot. I have tried to support this business but they have some new untrained people. After 2 days the polish is already chipped and I literally have holes in my foot from the gentlemen who tried to file my nails. Will try to post pictures so you can see for yourself. I won’t be going back!

I love coming here Sun and Kevin Are really nice people! Their staff is amazing, I get my manicures, pedicures, eyebrow wax done all at a good price. I’ll never go to another nail place:)

I have been getting my eyebrows done here for two years now. I get tons of complements from people. Always fast service and a great job. Highly recommend

This place is amazing, the entire staff is so sweet, and always make you feel welcome! Kevin is an artist when it comes to nails and nothing is off limits with his imagination. But I have also had my nails done by others in the salon and Kevin makes sure his staff is knowledgeable and they all do a very good job. Also the pedicures are amazing! they do a hot stone massage that feels so good! The prices are pretty reasonable too. Nails First is a gem in a Atascadero!

This is the best place to go in Atascadero! They always do a great job on my nails and Sun does my eyebrows better than anyone I’ve ever been to!

I had such a great experience at this place. I was a walk in and they took me immediately. I was pleasantly surprised because my manicurist was Kevin, who I’ve been looking for since he left Le’s Nails. He’s amazing! He’s quick but very efficient, talkative and nice, and listens to what you want. The whole staff was very nice and accommodating as well. Today I got pink and white acrylics and they look gorgeous! I will definitely be coming back here.