I probably won't go back for a pedicure even though the lady that did my nails was very nice. She was welcoming and friendly. The chair I sat in had a space missing in the middle, and the massage component was one of those massage pad things that go over the chair-and it was so rough on my back I asked them to take it off... then I was stuck with the middle pad of my chair missing. The tools didn't come out of a sterile package, so I have no idea how clean they were. Lastly, my polish was put on very sparsely, and I'm not sure there was a top coat. My polish started to chip the next morning.  Overall a disappointing experience... Read Less

SUCH A RIP OFF! I came in to get an acrylic fill with gel and They tried to charge me over $60. I have been getting acrylics with gel for several years and I have never once been charged for the removal of gel and then to put it back on. The two people that were working were also really rude, terrible customer service!!! Read Less

Today I stopped in to get a manicure and pedicure.The place was practically empty and the place next door was very busy and now I know why.I was in a hurry and they were available to help right away.A family business . Husband , wife and daughter were in there were working together.Very unfriendly people. The daughter who did my manicure didn't even say hello or hardly one peep the whole time. The French manicure was terrible. It looked very fake and totally unnatural.The pedicure was fine but the woman was so rude when she gave a disgusted look at the bottom of my feet when she saw I had some callouses.Not necessary to give a look like that!It was absolutely boiling in there because it was hot outside. I was breaking out in a sweat. I guess they are too cheap to turn on the AC but did eventually after they saw me suffering.The way the lady asked for the tip was very rude and assuming. Very expensive for what it was.After it was over I went to my car and looked at my nails. I just couldn't drive off with those tacky things. So went back inside . The man was quite rude when I asked for them to re do again another time. They actually blamed me for not asking for the correct polish?? On a French manicure??I asked them to just remove the polish and I would come back when I had more time. She insisted that I sit down and she would redo it then as she didn't have time the next day?!I was already late and so just had her put regular polish on instead.I'm not one to complain or ever write negative reviews. But this one deserves it.Stay away from 'Magic Nails' because they are certainly far from it! Read Less

This is my nail salon! Everything I get done here, even pedicures with my husband, is fabulous and feels great. The environment is peaceful and the prices are do-able. My favorite here is the hot stone massage with pedicure. They treat me like family and have had no desire to go anywhere else! Read Less

I love this family business! They are friendly and excellent at what they do! My sister had her bridal party there to get their nails done the week of the wedding. They made all of us feel so special! I will be going to them for years to come for my regular mani pedi's! Read Less

I went here today while visiting Santa Barbara and I highly recommend this place! For some reason everywhere else in Santa Barbara basically acts like acrylic nails are a sin when they are actually a savior. Like why would I pay to continue to have short nails? I wouldn't! This place is so nice, clean, and luxurious and they really take their time to ensure that your nails come out perfect! Also they have this amazing sugar scrub during the pedicure and one of the best foot massages I've received during a pedicure! I am so happy with my nails on my hands and feet and will definitely be back here when I need to get my nails done in Santa Barbara. Read Less

I went here today while visiting Santa Barbara and I highly recommend this place! For some reason everywhere else in Santa Barbara basically acts like acrylic nails are a sin when they are actually a savior. Like why would I pay to continue to have short nails? I wouldn't! This place is so nice, clean, and luxurious and they really take their time to ensure that your nails come out perfect! Also they have this amazing sugar scrub during the pedicure and one of the best foot massages I've received during a pedicure! I am so happy with my nails on my hands and feet and will definitely be back here when I need to get my nails done in Santa Barbara. Read Less

I see many of the reviews are from years ago, so I thought I'd add a comment. I'm never disappointed. I go 5-6 times a year. I tried 3 or 4 in the neighborhood in the years past but this is the one I choose. Friendly, reasonable, and a good team. Read Less

Came here before for a pedicure, it was whatever. Went to modern nails today two doors down but they were busy and I was in a hurry so I went to magic nails. Needed my gels taken off and a new manicure. They charged me $15 just to take the gels off and then $20 for an alright manicure. Don't normally come here but wouldn't come back. The lady also kept scraping my cuticles while taking the gels off and then was shoving my cuticles down to the point where I had to tell her to stop. Ask my manicure had bumps in it and the color did not come out the way it looked in the bottle. Read Less

Walked in on a Monday afternoon around 4 pm for a pedicure. Was told that there was nobody available because the girls were sent home for the day and to come back at 6:30.   There were only two  customers inside. I walked a few doors down to Modern Nails and got seated immediately. Read Less

Once again I had another fabulous appointment with Young for my fill.  I cannot recommend Magic Nails  highly enough!!! I'm extremely hard to please, and Young has managed to do a superb job with my nails each time. Thank you Magic Nails! Read Less

I cannot recommend Magic Nails highly enough! Just got my gel nails removed and then a new set put back on . The owner did them and really took his time to keep my nails as healthy as possible - he didn't grind down the old gel in order to speed up the process. It was clean & the owners were very friendly. If you're looking for the newest and latest and greatest chairs & equipment, you won't get that here but it's a calm & friendly environment. I cannot WAIT to bring my girlfriends for a mani-pedi! Read Less

I went in for a polish change... And the woman I got was so RUDE! She kept saying, "Relax you toes"... Sorry lady, that's just how my toes are! My paint job was awful! My 5 year old niece could have done a better job! And when I asked her to fix it, she said, "that's just your dead skin". Ummm, last time I checked, my skin isn't hot pink magenta!!! But that would be cool?!?! I would have gone to the joint next door, but they were slammed busy! And they looked more reputable & sanitary. No wonder! And this place was dead! What a waste. Never going back!!! Read Less

I've been to places all over Santa Barbara and so far this has been the best for a pedicure! Reasonable prices, clean, and very professional - every time I've been my pedicure lasts for weeks with no chipping Read Less

Worst manicure ever. Stay away.  I usually travel with my own  nail products but didn't have them with me on this day.  The base coat the manicurist used was so thick she could barely get the polish to look smooth over it.  Same with the top coat.  My nails were raised at the tips because everything was on so thick.  When I mentioned this she said it was because she put on two coats.  My nails never dried and I spent that evening removing everything.  Please do yourself a favor and go to Aqua Nails for an excellent manicure or pedicure.  They just didn't have an opening on this day, which is why I went to Magic Nails - I have learned my lesson Read Less

I recently had a gel manicure with Young. I am very happy with the results. It's the best I have had so far after trying this system at a few different places. He also did a pedi that was very nice. I recommend this salon without reservation. Read Less

Absolutely wonderful. Brought my 5 yo daughter for a mani/pedi... We were greeted immediately, attended to carefully throughout. Friendly, attentive service, beautiful mani/pedi (she even gave my daughter free flower & gemstone embellishments!) and the pricepoint was highly competitive-- $20 less than a downtown competitor. Really an ideal experience overall. Thank you, Magic Nails!!! Read Less

Worst. Mani/Pedi. EverThe shape of my nails is jacked.The polish it all over my fingers.My cuticles are torn.I was better off (and had $45 more dollars) before I walked in.NEVER AGAIN.they tried to help fix things but they should have just taken it all off completely and given me to someone else.poorly handled in every way. Read Less