Royal Nails & Spa

My nails are TERRIBLE the painting is sloppy and on 3 fingers my real nails are showing on the side. DONT GO! THEY SUCK

This place has the potential to be awesome — clean, not crowded, massage chairs, good service. However, the quality of the work done was a little disappointing. I got a regular mani/​pedi, and my polish was very sloppily done. I could have done a better job myself.

Went on a Friday morning with my mom to get mani and pedis. Got right in but it got busy fast. We got the #7 pedi and it was really relaxing and I got a gel mani and I am surprisingly happy with them. It only took an hour and half for both too. Would totally recommend this place if you are going for a girls day or just want to be extra pampered :) they had cute butterfly chairs for little ones and I can’t wait till my daughter is old enough to go with me

Okay, so we came here and it was okay. I feel like I got ripped off, being a guy they charge the same even though they don’t polish or paint the nails. I paid for an extra hot stone massage, and I asked before if it was in addition to the other massage and they said yes, yet it was in lieu of.

Can’t tell you how the service is yet. Called yesterday to set an appointment for 230, now 315 and still don’t have water for my pedicure. Someone else walked in saying they had an appointment and they are already getting worked on. Not sure what’s going on…

Thao did my acrylic fill today and I couldn’t be happier! My nails have never looked this good. She paid close attention to the shape of my nails and a precise polish application. Ask for her when you go in or call ahead for her. I’m a convert!

Worth the wait. Thao «sounds like Howe» made sure I got my money’s worth on my callous scrub. Will come back and see her again.

The worst manicure and coldest pedicure I have ever gotten! I have always passed by this salon and while
It looks appealing on the outside the job they do on your nails is unbelievably bad! The water for my spa pedicure was ice cold the entire time! Even after letting them know they just nodded and kept on working on the pedicure and manicure. Then my manicure was so bad that after my nails completely dried when I left they were lumpy and the top coat and paint were separating and discolored! I went back right away and they just painted another two coats on top of the bad manicure that peeled right off my nails the next day. Definitely a waste of money and most of all time! Save yourself two trips and money by avoiding this salon. Extremely disappointed.

I didn’t see anything special about the place. On par with other local nail salons. Regular manicure/​pedicure was $ 30 (+ $ 1 for paying with a card) which is a good price. It’s apparent that the regulars receive far better treatment than first time clients.
I called at 4ish for an appointment at 5:30 and was able to walk right in. It started getting busier around 6.

Although I only go in for a pedicure. Its always a different experience every time and a different person. I am sure I can request my fav person, but the owner or manager does’nt seem very friendly. I think its rude for them to speak in vietnamese language all the time because it does feel like they are talking about the customers/employees…which Im sure they are. I went in for a pedicure and my niece got a acrylic nails. My art was not the best but I did not want to be too picky that day. The acrylic job the manager did on my niece was horrible! They were uneven and just a sloppy job all around… and then she charged $ 40. She seemed preoccupied looking around at what the other employees were doing… or not doing. I am very fortunate that my nail lady speaks perfect english and she does NOT used a drill (just a nail file) for my nails. She is worth every penny. Definitely will not be returning to Royal Nail and Spa for manicure/​acrylic nails. Can always put my tennis shoes on for bad art on my pedi though, haha

LOVE this place and Sara. This was my fourth try to find a steady nail salon. The people her were very friendly… but the best part was Sara! I had fills, nail art and a pedicure. Sara did an she makes you feel welcomed.
We even googled the design for my nail art and she did it perfectly! We talked throughout the appointment Did a great job with my nails, pedicure less than the cost of the other places.
Bring cash or ATM is available

First and last time I will go here. I strayed from my norm and boy was that a mistake! I walked in and it wasn’t very busy but was told it would be a 10 min wait. Ok. Well 15 min later I was told «you next. 5 more minutes». So I waited. 15 more minutes passed. Finally someone comes and adds the cotton balls with acetone and foils to my nails. And leaves. 15 more minutes pass. At this point, I’m irritated beyond words but have now invested/​wasted 45 minuets and am currently sitting with foil wrapper acetoned nails. FINALLY someone sits down to start my manicure. I like at his portable station to see the remenents of someone else’s manicure! Disgust.
I will never come back and should have left after the first 15 min.

I had a better experience here this time around. The first time was just ok and there was nothing memorable about it.
2pm is a good time during the week to come as it is quieter and one would likely never have to wait too long for service. It depends on the day.
A regular pedi is only $ 20. Standard for most places but I find this very affordable. $ 7 extra for callous treatment.
Jenni did a great job. Was thorough and as gentle as she could be which is important to me.
Communication is usually an issue but most ladies know what they are doing so you just have to sit back and relax.
Upsell eluded to but never pushed.
They have ok massage chairs and everything appeared clean. The nail tools had come from a fresh, sealed packet.
Will return.

Zero stars! Will never, ever come here again. In chair for an hour before they even soaked my feet. Kept saying «your next». Awful service! Shame on me for waiting.
**update — After 30 min soaking and the lady that was supposed to do my pedi going to the back to «do a wax», I shook off my feet (because of course there was no towel on my chair foot rest) and walked my un-​pedicured feet out the door. WOW!!!***

If I could give zero stars I would! CUSTOMER BEWARE!!!
So no joke!!! The girl who did my eyebrows spilled wax on my eye and took off a third of my eyebrow. I’m so FURIOUS! I get that it’s an accident, but the owner’s solution was not to comp the mani/​pedi/​wax (and I am NOT a something for nothing person) she just wanted to draw on some «ghetto» pencil eyebrows! Omg! I’m literally in shock!!! I have gone there for years and I can’t believe the nonchalant attitude she had. The girl who did it was almost crying. I didn’t yell, or behave rudely, but I was beyond mad. I’m done with that place!!! Guess I’ll go to the salon at the Market place. Sad, that the owner lost a customer for her inability to make this right. And I stopped getting my nails done there recently, because the last two times I went… they were lumpy and mis-​shaped. Clearly, I should have stayed away before now, but I was hoping they would get back to the standard they once had. If you’re paying 65.00 for a pedi, 35.00 for a mani, and 25.00 for waxing… you damn well better have great service and quality.

I love it it feels like I’m in a dessert off somewhere I get my mani & pedi here very quiet and comfy not crowded just right.

I have to agree with everyone, they were very friendly and attentive. I was glad my friend and I came in when it was not busy. And it was on a Saturday afternoon. My manicurist took her time and did an amazing job on my gelish (but then again not much people was there).
I love how they use LED lamps, which are faster on drying time (30 secs) & it was not as hot as UV lamps. I think their prices on manicure and pedicure are the same in any other salons. If you have a design, they will do their best to replicate it. They offer various and cute nail art accessories (flowers, ribbons, etc) But next time I might bring my own.
I will be back

I wanted to really like the place, I really wanted too! Just moved to Bakersfield about 3 weeks ago and now trying to find my go to spots. This will not be one. Pedicure was OK but my manicure was terrible! She cut my nails to the skin and all me cuticles were painted and finger tips. The staff was nice and facility looked cleaned and updated but sadly I will not return.

I walked in, no appointment) and they showed me a mani chair and they started working on both my hands and my feet simultaneously and I was surprised but happy. Tia or Mia is the one who did my nails and she was very helpful and asked what shape I would like on my tips, I got rockstar purple
Her sister did my feet and got every single crack and calluas off my feet! I went hope a happy happy mama! My feet felt so good when I left. Lighter and pretty with the hot pink on my toenails! The cost is worth it to me if you are doing it for yourself to feel better! One thing I would like to say don’t complain about paying for good service! Which is what I received from them! Which is extremely hard to come by these days!

Pros: The staff there is very nice and I thought they were pretty knowledgeable and happy to please. The work is really well done as well. The place is clean and looks great inside. They also seem to have a wide variety of services, polishes and acrylics.
Cons: They are pretty pricey, I dont know if their service and selection really justifies by how much. They also take cash only. Im one that never carries cash, let alone $ 80 for a fill and pedi. They do have an ATM inside, however.
Im ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ on this place. I might go back again to find something to break that tie.