Ocean Nail Spa

Everyone here is very nice and friendly. I really like their operation hours. They open early and also open on both sat and sunday. I treat my skin with tretinoin cream nightly and I am very picky in picking a person to wax my facial hair, and the only person that I have encountered that could wax my sensitive skin without any irritation or redness is Tiffany (Tung). She is also very meticulous when doing gel manicure.

Lynn tattooed my eyebrows and she did a wonderful job. Highly recommend her! She also does my nails and Celine was great at doing my pedicure.

Wow! I walked in and really liked the décor/​ambiance and received a warm welcome. Chairs are newer and look clean, so I hopped in one. They got started on me right away. After 10 seconds into it, I had both girls asking what upgrade I wanted. I nicely said that a regular Mani/​pedi is all I really need today. Neither of them took a breath and explained why I NEEDED to get a package. I nicely repeated myself. Maybe a small breath and the manicurist asked me which color and I told her I had my own. Another lady came by and gave me a basket full of sample colors and I said, «No thank you. I brought my favorite colors with me.» They start in to why I need gel. «No thank you,» with a smile. They stop pushing finally and I start to relax. Shortly after, she asked if I wanted to get what was on special. In my head «CAN I JUST GET MY REGULAR MANI/​PEDI» So they asked about getting a wax and I just looked at her without saying anything. After that, they left me alone and then the good service stopped there. Do they realize how many nail salons are in this area? Every business I worked for, I’m just happy to have your business and if we can help you further by upgrading, then by all sans, let’s do it. Not my style of service and felt more confrontational then a good employee/​customer interaction. I won’t be back.

I can’t believe I just paid $ 10 to have TINA file my nails. I just wanted them filed with a top gel coat. 5 min after I left, the gel peeled off. Not to mention TINA had such a horrible resting bitch face. I had gotten my nails done somewhere else because I don’t live here but was driving through and had time before class, so I decided I was going to have them file and redo the top coat. Just telling them I didn’t think the other place did a good job you would’ve thought I was insulting someone like TINA at this place. What a bitch. And the manager came up to me and said I was too picky. ??? I’m giving you business. Never again. Do not go here and if you do be sure not to get the manager or Tina. See picture

I got a regular manicure for $ 12. Their color selection is small but I saw their gel color selection and that was large (although I did not gel). I have been to other nail salons for much cheaper (although $ 12 isn’t too bad) and they didn’t make the nail polish uneven. I also got a ten minute neck and shoulder massage for $ 10 which was fantastic!
I’m not totally impressed with my nails though. I love the color but probably won’t go back on my own.

Not worth the wait or the money. Try another place. My pedicure only lasted 2 weeks. Typically it’s 4 weeks! She didn’t buff out the nails very well.

Do NOT go to this place!!! They were extremely rude. They made me wait about 45 minutes before servicing me, even when there were workers who seem available! They also talked in another language, and never interacted with me. The only time they interacted with me was when they were doing my nails. They were dirty, tense, and I saw them drop a nail file, pick it up and use it. That is so unsanitary. They pressured me into their services and never let me know that there were extra fees. When I got to the register, I ended up paying more than I thought I would and they would not give me a refund on what I thought I should have not paid them for. This is one of the worst experiences I’ve had in EVERY aspect of customer service based business. I was deceived by the four star review and have never been so disappointed by what my expectations were.

So I come to OC and LA pretty often and my gf and I love to go eat and bar hop on 2^nd street. But first thing’s first… we need our nails did. This is my second time here (I believe in second chances) and this will be my final time. I don’t even know why I come here. It is SO BAD WTH. It’s overpriced, the manicures look awful… my cuticles start peeling after a few days and the paint job is horrendous! My brother can paint better than these girls. My gf was mad leaving the store as well. She didn’t even tip and she never EVER not tip. That’s saying something. Goodbye and good riddance.

Dont believe the hype. This place is average. Incredibly friendly staff, but VERY OVERPRICED. I got a mani/​pedi — nothing fancy added on except callous remover for $ 68!!! And looking at my nails the very next day — I have dry, unevenly trimmed cuticles and an awful paint job on my fingers. I can get the exact same service for $ 30 elsewhere in Long Beach.

Clean, quick, and priced perfect what more could you ask for. My new go to spot :) everyone that works there is also really nice.

Update with the latest & greatest… I recently found out that they offer a 10 min/​$ 10 shoulder massage while you’re getting your mani/​pedi! I’m all about time efficiency & working out the knots in-​between my shoulders while I’m getting my nails done is priceless! In addition, they’ve started lining the basin where you soak your feet with a plastic liner. Nice! Cleanliness is a priority, another reason why I love it here. My nails are still always on point and the staff is wonderful… did I also mention that they make me laugh? Comedians too.

My boyfriend just came for mani/​pedis. We LOVE it here! It was his first time so I wanted to make sure he got a great experience and we sure found it at Ocean! We walked in and they took us right away. The work was fantastic and the ladies are so nice! I am so happy that we only live around the corner because this place is perfect!!! Coming back soon!!!

Need to be pampered but not a lot of $$$? This is your place! Super clean! Sanitary. Who wants to put their feet in the same dirty bowl so many have used before? Ugh not me!, they use giant liners for the foot baths and the massage chairs actually massage you! Ha!
Great foot massage and clean up on my toes! My only caviat is that they did not have a large selection of polishes.

One experience can ruin my whole outlook. Definitely would have given 5 stars prior to my recent experience. I’ve been coming here every other month for about two years now. I’ve always loved the customer experience and have never been disappointed in my nails.
Here is why I am giving 2 stars:
I walked in and was asked to pick out a color for my mani/​pedi. Not even a minute goes by and they ask me to sit down, without having picked out my color. I let them begin on removing my current polish and cleaning my nails. I was indecisive on my finger nails because I wanted gel but then my nails were cut too short so I wanted acrylic. Once I asked for acrylic I was given the response, «oh my gosh» as in «make up your mind». At this point I still didn’t have a color picked out and didn’t know if I really wanted one anymore. Finally I just asked for French tip and again, was given a little attitude.
In the process of this, as my cuticles were being, my skin was cut. I was bleeding a lot and I felt the cut but the lady didn’t realize it until blood was all over my nail. She frantically started pouring different products on it, which burnt, to stop the bleeding. Finally she put a cotton ball over it and I had to lie to her and tell her it was okay in order for her to stop hurting me.
My finger nails weren’t even half way done when my toes were. I never get designs but since my toes had them I decided to get the same one on my nails. Well, since I had two different people working on me, the lady doing my nails couldn’t do the same design as the lady who did my toes. Let me tell you, it is a simple design. She was getting upset because I kept telling her she was doing it wrong. She finally gave up and asked the other lady to do it.
In between all of this, the owner and the lady who couldn’t do my nails right, kept going back and forth in a different language. Now let me be clear, we all know when someone starts aggressively speaking in another language, it’s about you.
I’m also a newly wed and I get that I am too young a lot. But when you are engaging in a conversation with your clients you do not down talk their life style. I was told I am too young numerous times while I was in there. I was asked if my husband and I live with my parents… why would you ask someone that? Apparently «in Vietnamese culture, we live with our parents even when we are married and we all split rent.»
I felt completely uncomfortable my whole stay.
There is much more detail I am leaving out but needless to say, I will not be back.
I will share a photo of how my nails look after one day.

I went in with the intention of getting a regular manicure with a top coat of glitter the woman tells me it’s $ 4 for the glitter. She starts speaking in another language and then tells me yea you have to pay more for glitter. I ended up doing a gel mani which was $ 28!!! The woman didn’t even use lotion on my hands, my gel is thick and has a texture. The paint didn’t even go all the way down to my cuticles it looked like I had a regrowth. The worst and most expensive manicure I’ve ever gotten. Will never be returning and I do not recommend anyone to go there, there’s better salons that’ll do a better job and for cheaper. Never again!

I’m a regular here every 2 – 3 weeks getting my gel manicure w/​Celine and a spa pedicure with Tracy or Tiffany. To be honest, all the girls that work here are great. I’ve never waddled away disappointed and I’ve been coming here for about a year and a half. My gel manicure is only $ 27 and lasts 3 weeks at least, where as I’ve gone other places and is lasted less than 2. As long as I live in the area, thus will be place to come, relax and get pampered.

Ocean Nail Spa is amazing! I moved from out of state, and am SUPER picky about my pink and white acrylic nails. I went to probably 30 salons and was disappointed every time until finally finding Ocean Nail Spa.
The girls at the salon are detailed, and have their area of expertise. For example, the girl that does gel’s the best will stick with gels. The girls that do pink and white acrylic nails (my heroes!) will stick with that. Therefore, you get consistently good work. For the pink and white acrylics, they are even, smooth, and do not lift. The girls even made me my own pink polish by mixing colors so I could get the exact shade of pink I like. Rock on!
I really like all the employees too. Yes, they speak in a different language to each other from time to time, yes they try to upsell you, but come on if you were in their shoes you would too. They are friendly, not overly pushy, and you can tell they operate like a big friendly family.
I love this salon and will continue to come here exclusively. Thank you Ocean Nail Spa for doing amazing pink and white acrylics as well as pedicures for this super picky girl!

Great place liked the service except the constant upsell
Got regular mani Pedi. Upgraded to French tips for feet and pink/​blue design for hands.
Jacklyn and Julie both were great and accommodating (changed my nail color twice).
Total at the end $ 25 (regular mani /​Pedi) + $ 5 French tips for feet + $ 12 design in hands + Tip

LOVE Ocean Nails! I’ve been a customer for almost 7 years! Lynn is a true artist! Lynn does my nails and Celine does my feet.
The spa is on Naples Island, so parking can be difficult! The parking lot just south of the spa is a great parking option.
They are up on all the new nail trends and products although I get the same conservative French manicure every time.
The spa is clean and ALL of the spa chairs work! Give them a try!

I was sold on this place after having only read the Unilocal reviews.
There were three of us girls having a day out when we opted to get our nails done — all pedicures. This place was packed when we walked in, and there were five more people behind us shortly after we arrived. I figured this *must* be the go to spot.
There were several attendants diligently working but, from what I could tell, being sure to give each client lots of care and personalized attention. And it seemed like most everyone in the place were close strangers — like they all knew one another simply because they shopped at the same grocery store, went to the same restaurants and got their nails done at the same location at the same time. Happenstance? Likely not.
We were each seated shortly after choosing our nail polish colors and left to soak. For some time. Like 15 or 20 minutes. But it was not a horrible matter. We weren’t in a rush, and I enjoyed the ambiance of the space. It seems a bit cluttered — the space is a bit too tiny for the amount of foot traffic — but it doesn’t have that sterile feel that some nail spas carry.
I found that my attendant was very highly attentive and thorough. Also, she respected that I was not in a communicative mood. Sometimes I just want to relax and close my eyes, but it is sometimes too challenging to do when the specialist wants to talk gossip the entire time. Not here! I was able to get into a wonderful, relaxed mode.
I was very pleased with the prices. You can get a beautiful pedicure at somewhere between $ 20 and $ 40. Nice range for those of us who want to go simple versus those of us who want a bit more specialized treatment. I went with the paraffin pedicure, which is meant to help moisturize and soften the skin. This treatment also came with a half-​leg massage — up to the knee — with a glorious oil that left my legs feeling silky for about two days.
It was my first time receiving a paraffin treatment. After cleaning and grooming, the feet are placed into plastic bags full of the melted paraffin, which is warmed, but not too hot.
The temperature was perfect. The wax shifts from its melted liquid form quite quickly into a gel and then the consistency of drying candle wax. Always, you can wiggle your toes, so do not worry about feeling like your feet will be constrained, cast-​like.
Afterward, it peels right off, and the feet are left feeling like you have run through a field of satin and velvet flowers kissed with the morning dew of cherub’s tears.
Seriously?
Seriously.
I had my service days ago, and I find that my nails are still in great shape. The color had dulled a bit, but I did spend three days at the beach with these toes. But no chips in the paint at all.
Give them a try.