Minhly’s Nails

Amazing first time today with Minh! Fantastic job, acrylics with almond shape look amazing! lots of attention to detail and he really takes the time to talk about the process and make sure you know what you want! My new nail place, for sure!

They are always so nice here and accommodating and I always love their service. They are clean and professional. I was somewhat skeptical at first but they have always done a great job and are always kind.

It doesn’t get much better than this. I’ve lived in Santa Barbara all my life, and have always had my list of favorite nail salons, but after my first experience at Minh’s today, I’ve found my new #1! I got an acrylic fill, fixed a broken nail, and got a gorgeous gel color. Minh was the first nail stylist I’ve worked with who really made me feel informed on what was happening with my nails. I didn’t feel embarrassed to ask questions (like I sometimes do at other salons) and could tell that each stylist genuinely cared about his or her customer and their complete satisfaction. Also, my nails turned out twice as smooth, and much more elegantly shaped than other salons have left them. Very satisfied, thank you!

Probably my favorite place to get my nails done ever! Minh is such a nice owner who really makes sure his customers are absolutely satisfied with their service! I had the privilege of getting my nails personally done by him, and he was really a perfectionist! I’ve never had anyone take such a long time shaping and filing my nails (acrylics), but it was definitely worth it at the end because I was really pleased with how my nails turned out for only $ 30!
This is definitely the best place to get your nails done in SB.

Got gel nails done 10 days ago and they still look amazing! My nails were shaped beautifully and there is no lifting around the edges at all. Very impressed will be back soon

(Adding to my old review 2 weeks after my nails were done I broke one making my bed. I will not be going back)…(2 weeks prior) I went here this morning and they did a great job. However they weren’t open until 10 and I was really rushed through the whole process. I went up for my nail polish and my technician already started working on another client and then I had to wait while he began working on her nails… My nails are amazing though and exactly what I asked for!

My new go to place for nails. Love it. He really wanted each nail to. come out perfect

The workers are so nice and friendly! They definitely know how to converse without being awkward. Although the it is a little more expensive than what I’m used to back home, it’s one of the cheapest nail shops near UCSB. I would highly recommend this place if you live in the area and in need of a a little pampering.

Best gel manicure I have ever gotten at such a great price! It lasted over two weeks with absolutely no chipping! Such a great place– I recommend it to all of my friends and won’t go anywhere else!

The owner was super friendly and did a spectacular job on my nails. He took his time and was slightly a perfectionist, which I appreciated.
Minh ly’s is less expensive than other places in the area. I would definitely go back.

Minh did my nails today. I love how he is so detailed and made sure you liked the shape and how it looks. I did acrylics, which I normally don’t do, but I was going to a party this weekend and was too lazy to do my own nails so I said why not. I showed him a picture of how I wanted my nails to look and he was able to follow through with my request. I will definitely come back here again.

I don’t think acrylic nails can get much better unless you want those crazy nails with tons of decorations glued on them. I say, «No thanks, kinda tacky IMO.»
I ventured out to Minhly’s during my lunch break to get stiletto acrylics. I wanted to get them for fun and I used Unilocal to inspect all the nail studios in town to see which one does the best acrylics. I was not disappointed. My nails looked pretty realistic, and now that I’ve had them done I can see they looked great compared to a lot of others I’ve noticed.
I made a reservation the same morning and showed up at 3 pm because that was the soonest available. While I was there a few regulars dropped in; I could tell from the conversations and familiarity. Minh himself did my nails and the entire session took an hour and fifteen minutes or so. He was very nice.
I would definitely return here to get my nails done. I pretty much always do my nails pale pink, and not many options were available though, so it could be a good idea to bring in your own polish if you have a particular color preference. I paid $ 30. I only haven’t returned because I’m on the computer basically all day so the nails make it difficult.

I went to Minh when I was in high school and saw his beautiful work 18 years later looking just as great. Service is as great as always and he made sure I was happy with my shape and my nail outcome which I am! Loved my nails back than and love them now! You want good quality and natural looking acrylics, this is the place to go.

Phuong did my pedi + mani & Minh did my french shellac gel. Great service + excellent work. Will be back!

I came in to get acrylic nails done for the first time and I knew exactly what I wanted — I had done a lot of research. I showed a picture of the nails I wanted to Minh and he made mine exactly like the picture! I am very pleased with the result and Minh was super nice and complimented my natural nails and told me I should be a hand model! I have never been so complimented at a salon before and I will definitely come back!

Minh Ly repaired my nails! They look so great everyone is so nice and their massage chairs are AHmazing!!!

Get Minh he’s the best but don’t let me say it check it out yourself!!! I made an appointment they were right on time and I showed him a picture of what I wanted and honestly she made it look even better than the picture

First time going and I would recommend to anyone! Such lovely staff and amazing work!

Loved this nail salon! I’ve never gotten my nails done in the Santa Barbara area before, so I decided to check out Minh Ly’s because it had pretty good Unilocal reviews. The salon isn’t fancy or anything, but the employees are all really nice. They really made me feel welcome! Minh did my nails, which was just a fill. He was great! He made suggestions, and fixed the shape of my nails so they looked more natural! (They were pretty thick, so he shaved them down). He also gave me color suggestions for next time! The total came to be $ 23 with the fill, reshaping, and the little design I got. I will definitely be going back! :)

Great place to get your nail done. I called ahead and got 2 spots for my chic and I to go in. She had just come in from a long flight and wanted her nails done for Super Bowl. Total Seahawks fan. So we went and she got Mani Pedi and I just get a Pedi which actually put me to sleep. It was awesome. Well, when I woke up a deal had been made between my chic and my Pedi person. See picture. Anyway, my chic got her Seahawk color finger and toe nails and I got…
That said we will be back here when we are in town.