California Nails & Spa

Got my eyebrows done yesterday. Said «I don’t like them too thin.» After putting in a lot of effort, she finished. They seriously couldn’t be thinner. I’ve literally never had them done so badly. She was so nice though.

The nails may have been on point but I won’t be returning. Despite great workmanship and timely work, the customer service lacked so much it is a breaker for me. Talking to my technician was like pulling teeth, and when a regular client arrived after me it was obvious I was being treated as a second class client. There was no effort to earn my business what so ever, however all around the salon regular clients were being treated like gold. I left feeling judged and like my me time was less then relaxing. One thing I won’t miss? This is the most expensive nail salon I’ve ever been to in my life! $ 45 for a basic (no white tips) acrylic set with regular polish!!!

I had been going to the same nail place for years, but when my loyal salon was closed on a Monday and and I really felt like a Mani/​Pedi, I decided to try California Nails in Medway. I had been here once before and liked it so I figured I would visit again, and I’m SO glad I did! The service here was great. We were greeted right away by the girl at the front desk and taken in soon after. The pedicure was amazing and relaxing, but my favorite part? The girls at this salon! They are all so friendly, always conversating with their clients and laughing. This is not like your average nail salon, where you walk in and get stared at and immediately employees start talking in another language in which we assume is about us. These girls (no offense at all) actually speak English. It is just so nice to be able to relax and have a conversation while they do your nails instead of feeling awkward and like people are talking about you. Not only were their personalities great, but the pedicure I had here was so relaxing and felt much better than my old salon! All around, this place was great and I will definitely be back. This is for sure my new nail salon!

It was pretty warm outside today — about 80 degrees and the AC was clearly turned off which made it rather uncomfortable. I also walked in and asked if there was time to do a shellac polish change and the receptionist said yes have a seat. 10 minutes went by and I made myself more noticeable and saw the receptionist finally ask someone if they could take me.
Other than these few cons I had a hilarious girl named Dawn paint my nails. They look great considering how short my nails were!
I will definitely call ahead and schedule with dawn.
My shellac was more expensive than other salons I’ve been to – $ 35 for French shellac.

I have been going for several years and am very happy with the service I do make appointments with my girl. However the place just needs to be cleaned and kept up. The chairs are all yucky and I wonder how sanitized the place is? The trash can is awful can’t they get a new one and touch up the paint! I know they are loosing business because the appearance is messy and dirty in many area! The girls sit around when not working on clients how about cleaning! There are many choices in the area so please clean up your shop!

I am VERY torn about writing this review! A solid 3.5. I’ve been going to C.N. for the past 4 years (after finally ditching my gel tips, and after a few «forever french» manicures that just got too expensive to keep up…) and have been lucky in the sense that my nail tech has been with me the entire time. It’s awesome to call the day of –or HOUR of– wanting an appointment and she’s always ready to take me. She does an amazing job with my mani/pedi’s that I’ve never gone to anyone else in the shop, although I see a LOT of the same clients time after time, so the clientle seems to be loyal with the rest of the techs…
Prices are reasonable, Mani/​Pedi will run you $ 45.00 ($ 30/​$ 15) and my girl (gonna keep her name to myself!) introduced me to OPI’s «axxium» manicure which is a longer-​lasting gel laquer that is set under a UV light, and literally keeps looking new for 3+ weeks. The longest I’ve gone with them was 22 days, and the only reason why I went back was because I wanted my nails shorter, and wanted to try a new color. (The axxium colors are limited right now). This manicure was $ 25 at first, but on my last visit she told me it went up to $ 30, annoying, but still a good deal since it lasts soooo long. Her pedi’s are thorough yet relaxing, no less that 45 minutes, and if I’m «not in a rush» she’ll give me an extended foot and calf massage. Pedis ususally last me 8 – 10 weeks, at week 7 or so I throw a fresh layer of top coat on to get me thru to my next appointment.
I do wish more attention was paid to the foot spas. I definitely make sure I do not shave my legs for a few days before I go in for a pedi, and honestly feel uncomfortable (at times) when I see the tubs not getting the proper scrub-​down and sanitizing that is necessary. (I’m a restaurant manager, I am a stickler for sanitation…) The massage chairs are pretty awesome, though, lots of tabloids to read, and a large plasma TV that is usually showing a movie that is just out in theaters. Not sure how that works???
Skip the tanning. Wicked Tans is literally next door, and CN has one stand-​up that’s in the middle of the floor, ZERO privacy.
Waxing services available, although I’ve never had anything done.
No checks, tip in cash only.

I stopped here on a Saturday afternoon in hopes of getting a pedicure. After the standard ‘pick your color’ I was told it would be a few minutes. I waited about ten minutes for the chair to be ready. I began reading the book I had brought with me. I began to find myself getting anxious and my feet getting pruny. I checked the clock only to find another twenty minutes had gone by!!! Two other women who came after (perhaps with appointments) had been seated and were being worked on by a nail technician. I ask the technician closest to me if they had forgotten me and if so I was was ready to leave as I had already been there for thiry minutes.
A woman came over to work on me within a few moments of my inquiry. The pedicure was fine, nothing remarkable (I did love the color choice I picked out). When the woman was finished she began to put on my white flip flops and I noticed they were covered in PINK nail polish!!! When I mentioned how upset I was when I went to pay at the register all I got for my trouble and patience was a mumbled ‘sorry’ and a bill for thirty-​five dollars.
Needless to say I will never be returning to this location.