Famous Nails & Spa

if i could give this no stars i would have. it’s extremely unfortunate that i now have to write a review about how i USED to love this place. i went in for my birthday to get acrylics because i figured it’s been yrs since i have been able to, so why not! i loved the color i had chosen but after telling sandy twice about the unevenness of my nails it still wasn’t corrected. i went home and had to do it myself. the second time i went in was for a fill. the lady i got, never said anything to me just got started on my nails. i told her to go shorter and she left them as is. i had chosen a bright blue something totally out of my comfort zone. she began painting my nails and i noticed that it was nearing it’s end because all my nails were different shades of that blue. it was leaving numerous bare and light blue spots. she had apparently finished because she started putting everything away. i stopped her and told her why were there so many spots with no polish and why were some lighter than the others? she sat back down and started speaking in her language and all the other people who worked there stopped what they were doing and looked at me. i didn’t care if she got angry, i was paying for a fresh color and she was going to leave it like sh*t. i left super angry. then i came back a third time because third times the charm right? …WRONG. came in to take off my acrylics and was left with no nail. my left hand was super filed down to the very last layer. i couldn’t do ANYTHING comfortably. i def don’t want to go there again.

The lady who did my toes was great she left them really smooth the polish looked amazing took her time was very nice. On the other hand I called in to make sure they had available they said yes when I walked in they did take me right away I did specify that I wanted to get acrylics also and that my daughter would be getting nails done also. They forgot that I wanted acrylics I sat there waiting after my toes were done until I spoke up the lady then moved me 3 different times. She proceeded to do my nails I paid 5 $ extra dollars to get my cuticles removed she did not soap my hands clean them massage none of that she did not even do until after she did my acrylics I definitely did not understand why would they even charge me at that point? She cut the acrylics way to short I kept having to make her go back to straighten them out. After going back and fourth 10x they were finally okay not good but at this point I was frustrated. She painted then did 2coats very patchy and she was going to leave them like that until I told her to do a 3^rd coat because you could still see the nail so she did it looks very Nasty and chunky she used the same polish the lady used on my toes and she did not have this problem at all the lady doing my nails did not even let them dry she kicked me out the chair right away for the next person literally after she put the shine coat on one of them got messed up I went back for her to fix it and she put another 2 coats of polish on my nails I already had 4 coats would have been 5 but she did not even bother putting a base coat. I left paying 58 $ I’m very upset with my nails the only reason they are getting 2stars is because the lady who did my toes was great and I would definitely go back to her. My friend also got her nails done with me and they came out exactly the same as mine horrible job also they never did my daughters nails because they didn’t even remember I was just frustrated so I left. This Place is a mess

Good:
–My nails and toes came out great and feet were soft and smooth from just a scrubbing.
They did what I wanted, no questions asked. (I don’t like places that question your nail polish choice or you ask for square and end up with oval or worse rounded edges square) Not an issue here.
–They put a bowl liner for the pedicure
–Friendly! They said hello, smiled, brought me gel samples, apologized for the wait, were nice during the service. Many said good bye on my way out.
–They offered some services but dropped it when I declined not pressuring me. And they did not over do it constantly trying to up sell.
–The overall shop was clean and pretty.
Needs Improvement:
–I did not get any soap in my manicure bowl or for the pedicure – kinda odd
–It was not clear to me that the tools were sanitized. I like places that take that heat pack right out of the sanitizer right in front of you. Even better if they then spray the tools with alcohol. In my opinion, nail shops should go above and beyond to show sanitary practices and most do not.
–I did not get my hand massage
–gel manicure, french, design… several prices were not posted.
They were very busy, which is expected with a good place.

Waited for over 20 mins to get a polish change– it was understandable considering I didn’t have an appointment. The lady that painted my toes did a horrible job — she left polish on my skin & cuticles. There were parts of my nail that didn’t have any polish at all. I asked her to come back & fix it. She attempted to fix it, but still looked horrible. Honestly, they look the way I would do them at home — and that’s why I pay someone to do it. Got impatient & left. I will never go back. This is the 2^nd time I’ve gone there — only because my regular shop (in the same plaza) was super busy. I wasn’t impressed the first time with the acrylic fill I got– but wasn’t horrible. Never, ever again.

Very satisfied. I am very picky when it comes to my nails, the shape, the way the polish is applied. I am picky. I used to drive from Moorpark to Ventura BLVD to get my nails done because they were the only place I could find that did a good job. However I had issue with them and have been looking for a new salon ever since. I owe it all the Sally at Famous Nails. She is patient, very gentle and meticulous. I usually nit pick everything but I actually had for the first time an appointment where I didn’t say a word. I was so relaxed I was ready for a nap by the time I walked out. I had an issue with my nails last time with the polish not drying correctly and when ever I have a problem they’ve always said no problem and fix right away. Reasonably priced. Defiantly have found my new home for my claws Thanks again Sally!

I would definitely go back. The guy (yup, it’s a guy) that did my nails was awesome. He really took time to clean every nail and did an awesome job with the callouse remover. They use half of the Orange to scrub your legs then massage it. Thumbs up on that!!!. The place itself is clean.

Had a great experience here. Bowls for pedicures are lined with plastic, whole pedicure was great, the guy even painted one toe and checked to make sure I liked the color before painting anymore. I hope every visit is as nice as today’s!

FUNGUS!!! My mom went here and she has fungus under her nails! Please don’t go here! Definitely not worth the risk! They don’t clean their tools!!! Soo gross!!! All nail salons are pretty much disgusting. We have done a ton of research since this happened and you wouldn’t believe the bacteria. NASTY!!!

Long Wait! U happy because I made an appointment and here I am 30 min later still waiting

Whatever your nail styles is Cindy will perfect it with attentiveness and excellent customer service.

Went here recently and although the staff was nice there was a terribly long wait. My feet were in the spa for 45 mins before someone came to do my pedicure. They would have been better off telling me to come back at a later time.

I’ve been going to Cindy for years, and followed her when she opened this new salon. She does an awesome job on my nails! It is very clean, the spa chairs are great, and they do a great job on my pedicures too… my toes always look good! I would recommend this salon to anyone.

What Famous in Eggland? This is the first ever mani-​pedi I’ve experienced where they set an egg timer… I don’t think I was even soft boiled! Though my feet were certainly in boiling hot water for at least 5 minutes before the manucurist refilled the foot spa to a bearable temperature.
Shoddy, quick work. Cut cuticles. Bad, patchy paint job. Heavy up selling.
1 star for the plastic liner.

Once again, I am new to Simi to this was my first visit to Famous Nail and Spa. For starters, the price was fabulous for a pedicure — $ 18! The gal who provided the service did a good job, was polite and thorough. I also was able to walk right in on a busy Sunday just before Xmas, and didn’t have to wait. They had plenty of colors to choose from, and the salon was clean and festively decorated. I like the extra safety precaution they take by putting a liner in the foot bath for each new client.

Came here on a coupon. They were so nice to me and didn’t pressure to me to upgrade. Very nice pedi and manicure. Great seats too with great massage

Absolutely love this place! CINDY IS THE BEST! She speaks very good English & really listens to what I want! I’ve recommended her to as many people as I can! :) I go here three times a month!

Love this salon. Always right on time for appointments. They are very clean and Cindy can basically do whatever you ask :)

I went back to have a manicure and am very happy with it. I think they are nice and know what they are doing. Their tools and space i are new and current. I will go back and I recommend them.

Super nice people and always do a great job! Love this place… And their awesome chairs! Cindy the owner is amazing at nails and has taught her staff the same.

Been there twice since their grand opening. They are not busy so you can get in as a pretty quick as business appears slow. I had the same experience the second time as I did the first time, but gave them a second chance. They are nice to you when you first walk in and sit, after that the next time they address you, is when it is time to pay. They speak vietnamese and laugh basically in your face because the are sitting near your feet. Even when I acted bothered they carried on like I wasn’t even there. The laughing was beyond rude. When I left one turned to the other one, she said something, and then she looked at me. Probably about my 15% tip, can’t imagine what she had to say upon my departure. They are rude and inconsiderate and I will not be going back.