Magic Nails

First time here and was in heaven with the messages! Manicure & pedicure were wonderful but I’ll be back for the message. It is cash only though which I didn’t know so I had to go find an ATM with wet nails.

Great work. Great prices. Great service!
I’ve been coming here for a couple years now & this is my go to nail place! It’s a tucked away little gem.
The girls are always friendly & accommodating. They’re also very good about remembering their customers which I think is awesome considering how many people visit them. Hand & foot massages feel soooo good. Love this place.

The best at doing nails!!! I am
Always am satisfied with the results! They also give great massages for your neck as you are having your service finished.

Magic Nails is a no-​frills nail salon. When you get your manicure, they put the bowl of water in your lap and there are no massage chairs. Its in the back of a hair salon! You would think this would make the place less amazing, but since the ladies at Magic Nails are so great it really doesnt matter what the environment is. The prices are right on, they do a great job, and the massages are awesome!

What a find! My daughter and I stopped in after seeing great reviews. She had mani and pedi and I had gel mani! Great attention and so friendly! They’ve been there 19 yrs and new most everyone that came in. The neck/​shoulder massage was an added bonus!!! I was visiting from out of town but next time I’m in the area I’ll go back! Loved it!

My mom, sisters and I have been going here for many years and they are hands down one of the best nail salons around. They always take their time to do an amazing job and their prices can’t be beat.

I can’t even tell you how I first stumbled upon Magic Nails. It is so hidden and small, HOWEVER it is my favorite nail salon in Newport Beach. I usually see Lynn but will see Helen on occasion when Lynn is busy. They’re in a small spot but its always clean. They seriously treat you like you are paying a million dollars for a mani/​pedi. Lynn gives the best and longest massage with her pedicures. I also love how they always offer to give you a shoulder massage if you want. Sometimes I go too long in between appointments but I will never go anywhere else!

This place was okay. I got a gel manicure for $ 30 which wasn’t the «deal» I was expecting from all the reviews that touted their low prices. The girls there are all really nice, but it didn’t stand out as particularly different from other local salons.

Magic Nails did an absolutely wonderful job and exceeded my expectations!!! It was a little bit pricey it was $ 41 for a gel manicure with special designs but worth it!

Best salon and great people! It’s small but they do a fantastic job and priced reasonable. Salon owners are amazing!

My fave nail salon i’ve ever been to. In no means is it upscale or fanch but super cute, clean, and friendly. I love all the nail girls here they make me feel like I’ve been coming there for years and everyone always remembers my name and I feel so welcome and special. Gel mani’s last forever too.

Great little spot, friendly staff and great prices. Will return again and highly recommended to others.

This place is the epitome of hole in the wall… BUT a total diamond in the rough!
I’ve been using this place, along with many of my family members for years.
Of all the places I’ve tried throughout the US, this is still my favorite!

This nail salon has been home to me for the past 20 years! I have brought several family members here, and the ladies still ask how they are doing even though several years have past.
Top quality service for low prices, best kept secret in Newport Beach!

Secret Treasure! Visiting from out of town and read the reviews, decided to try it out. Very small, but the nail techs are very nice and welcoming. Found out this is mostly a local favorite but I must say they made me feel right at home. Great manicure and very clean. Highly recommend

Love this nail salon! They do such a beautiful job, and amazing nail designs! The salon is clean, sanitary and comfortable. They have great prices and everyone is so sweet!

Very small space that could use an upgrade but love the nail technicians. Everyone is very friendly and every time I go it feels like I’m visiting extended family. They have OPI Polish and do gel nails for a reasonable price which is amazing.
I recommend this place to anyone who doesn’t care about the frilly spa chairs who want a nail salon who treat you like friends and family not just a customer.

This place is right down the street from my spa so I figured I’d give them a try after seeing the prices. They got me in immediately even tho I was annoying and hadn’t made an appt. I wasn’t SUPER thrilled with the hand massage. But I got the extra neck/​shoulder massage… bomb!
The manicure was cheap and very cute. I can’t say that it’ll last me thru the weekend but I didn’t get gels. So that’s technically on me. Based on how friendly and reasonably priced they are I will def be returning. Next time I’m gonna add the pedi. (You can get both mani & pedi AND neck massage for around $ 40, you’re not gonna beat that anywhere else!)
Bear in mind this place is very small so it’s nothing glam… it’s hard to find (right next to Shear Attitude but in the back) and only accepts cash. So come prepared and you’re golden.

OMG … It’s really is a magic place
I have been doing my nails here for more than 2 years … I have to drive 25 minute to get there. But it’s worth it :)) all of them are so good specially elli, holy& Helen

I’ve had to debate between giving Magic Nails 3 or 4 stars. I guess I was expecting a little more from it given its 4 ½ star overall rating, so it might have fallen a little short of my expectations. The location is super hidden and you’ll probably get lost if you don’t know what you’re looking for, but it’s a REALLY small nail shop with about 4 or 5 nail stations. I came with two of my girlfriends and we were kind of apprehensive when we first walked in, because it was really small and cramped and we were kind of unsure of what to do.
We immediately got seated (because we made an appointment beforehand) and were set up with the hot water tub for our hands and feet. I got the mani & pedi for $ 20, +$ 6 for french tips, which was a pretty decent price. One of the best things about Magic Nails is the women who work here — they’re all SUPER friendly and so nice, and they DON’T chat and gossip about you in Vietnamese to each other. They’re also not too chatty so you don’t have to feel awkward or like you have to make conversation either. I had two people working on me — one on my hands, and one on my feet, and it was kind of a weird experience but they worked quickly and still did a great job. It took about 30 – 40 minutes for the mani & pedi, and I was really happy with how it turned out.
My mani lasted about a week and a half before it started chipping, but my pedi is still perfect and it’s been almost three weeks now. I would recommend Magic Nails — once you get past the initial apprehension about its hole-​in-​the-​wall appearance, the people do a really good job on your nails at a good price. But I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s a place you HAVE to go to unless you’re in the Newport area.
Also, parking is kind of tricky. Look for metered parking around the area. We parked in this Elks Lodge parking in the area and didn’t read the sign carefully, and an angry man came out and told us he was about to call someone to tow our car. So be careful!