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Special Nail

Special Nail

Nail salon in Santa Ana, CA

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Special Nail is a neighborhood nail salon in Santa Ana. The salon describes itself that way, and its menu is built around everyday nail care, from classic manicures and pedicures to longer-wear gel and enhancement services.

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Special Nail is a neighborhood nail salon in Santa Ana. The salon describes itself that way, and its menu is built around everyday nail care, from classic manicures and pedicures to longer-wear gel and enhancement services.

The menu is grouped into essential manicures and pedicures, gel polish, Power Polish, nail enhancements, kid services, removals, waxing and a set of add-ons. A Classic Manicure covers natural nail shaping, cuticle care and polish, and a Spa Pedicure adds a soak to the same steps. An Essential Manicure is $35 and takes about 30 minutes, and an Essential Pedicure is $45 and takes about 45 minutes. Kid versions are offered too: a Kid Manicure is $20 for about 20 minutes and a Kid Pedicure is $30 for about 25 minutes.

For longer wear, Gel Polish Manicures are $55 and take about 45 minutes, and Gel Polish Pedicures are $65 for about an hour. A Gel Color without a full service is also available for $20. Power Polish manicures are $50 and Power Polish pedicures are $70. Nail enhancements include Dipping Powder at $65, Acrylic Fill at $75, Acrylic Full Set at $85 for added length and shape, and Gel-X Extensions at $85. Existing gel or enhancements can be removed, with Gel Polish Removal at $20 and Enhancement Removal at $30.

Waxing is offered for eyebrows at $25, upper lip at $15 and underarms at $30. Add-ons include French tip, paraffin treatment and callus treatment, each at $15 or $20. Smaller services are also listed, including a Nail Fix at $5 per nail, a Nail Trim and File at $20 and a Polish Change at $20.

Appointments can be booked online or by phone. The website asks clients to call to confirm availability. The salon is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Optional extras that can be added to a service, including French tip, paraffin treatment and callus treatment.

  • Callus Treatment $15
  • Paraffin Treatment $15
  • French Tip $20

Everyday manicures and pedicures, including kid versions, with natural nail shaping, cuticle care and polish.

  • Kid Manicure $20
  • Kid Pedicure $30
  • Essential Manicure $35
  • Essential Pedicure $45

Long-wear gel manicures and pedicures, plus a gel color option without a full service.

  • Gel Color (no service) $20
  • Gel Polish Manicure $55
  • Gel Polish Pedicure $65

Dipping powder, acrylic fills and full sets, and Gel-X extensions for added length and shape.

  • Dipping Powder $65
  • Acrylic Fill $75
  • Acrylic Full Set $85
  • Gel-X Extensions $85

Classic Manicure and Spa Pedicure, with the Spa Pedicure including a soak before the same nail care steps.

  • Classic Manicure Price at booking
  • Spa Pedicure Price at booking

Smaller nail services, including a Nail Fix priced per nail, Nail Trim and File, and Polish Change.

  • Nail Fix (per nail) $5
  • Nail Trim & File $20
  • Polish Change $20

Power Polish manicures and pedicures.

  • Power Polish Manicure $50
  • Power Polish Pedicure $70

Gel polish removal and enhancement removal.

  • Gel Polish Removal $20
  • Enhancement Removal $30

Eyebrow, upper lip and underarm waxing.

  • Upper Lip Wax $15
  • Eyebrow Wax $25
  • Underarm Wax $30

Photos

  • Pink ombre nails with pearl and crystal rings on a hand
  • Purple pedicure polish on toes
  • Pedicure stations with clients and technicians working in the salon
  • Blue French tips with butterfly and floral nail art on nude base
  • Red toenails with crystal accents
  • Bright yellow toe polish
  • Almond nails with pink glitter polish

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Gel Polish and Power Polish options for longer-lasting color
  • Acrylic Full Set and Gel-X Extensions for added length and shape
  • Kid manicures and pedicures
  • Paraffin and callus treatment add-ons
  • Open six days a week, including Saturdays
Good for
  • Regular manicures and pedicures
  • Long-wear color
  • Nail enhancements
  • Kids' nail appointments
  • Eyebrow, upper lip and underarm waxing
  • Saturday appointments
Treats
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Long-wear gel color
  • Added nail length
  • Nail enhancement removal
  • Nail repair
  • Hair removal
Techniques
  • Gel polish
  • Power Polish
  • Dipping powder
  • Acrylic
  • Gel-X extensions
  • Paraffin treatment
  • Callus treatment
  • French tip

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