Exotic Nails

Came to get a pedicure while visiting for a week. They fit us in last minute which was great. Not sure if they were in a hurry because they had another appointment coming in or what! The pedicure lasted about 15 minutes before they started painting our nails. Normally the massage part of the pedicure lasts about 20+ minutes at other nail salons. Unfortunately there are not many nail places to choose from up here. Probably won’t be coming back here :(

They were a cute husband and wife team. I was desperate to get my nails done. I was not going to pay for resort prices though. It was nice to take a less than 10 minute drive to the area this nail salon is located. There were beautiful views of the park in front of it with snowy mountains.

Not too bad of a place. Run by husband wife. A bit pricey; $ 35 for a very basic pedicure & $ 45 for a gel full set. He did my manicure and was kind of pushy but overall good. He didn’t use that small drill bit under the nails to clean it up. The wife did my «spa pedicure» (only choice available) which was more like a normal «$ 15-​$ 20 pedi». For $ 35 I would have expected it to include the paraffin wax treatment. Quality was very good. Establishment was generally clean and didn’t smell. The only complaint I have is their tools (nail files, clippers, cuticle cutters) weren’t in one of those sterilized bags. Just pulled out from a drawer and reused. We were very hesitant to go after reading reviews but I would go back again and recommend this place–

They didn’t say a word of the shape I wanted my acrylics or if I wanted them shortened. The man didn’t even seem like he knew what he was doing. In the end they don’t look that bad but definitely not what I wanted.

I really love my pedicure here! They are always very clean, friendly and efficient!

I really enjoyed my experience at Unique Nail Salon. I didn’t have an appointment but they were able to get me in after a short 15 minute wait while I chose my colors. They were super friendly and accommodating! I usually don’t really like getting my nails done because I’ve been to some uncomfortable and awkward nail salons. This one is smaller than most but I didn’t feel awkward at all.
Prices are a bit expensive in my opinion, but like I said I don’t go very often. Manicure — 18.00, Gel manicure — 35.00, manicure and pedicure — 45.00, spa pedicure — 35.00

I went in to get gel polish on my nails. It looked really good. I had a cracked nail and the man showed it to me and fixed it. Did a really good job. That was over three weeks ago. The nails still look good but I made an appointment to get them done again this evening because my nails have grown a lot since then. The family that runs the salon is really sweet. I am really happy and will continue to go back to these guys. A+
As far as the ventilation, I had no problem with smells. They even have incense going to kill chemical smells (or so I think). All is pretty great.
Jessica

I can’t give a low enough review!!!
They completely wrecked my nails. They say they know how to do gel nails and then proceeded to place my whole hand in a dish of acetone and then pull off the gel polish — which completely wrecked my nails!

Best full set with white tips and I am very picky, and a great price. The gentleman that has done my nails when I do get them done is amazing. No bubbles, very nice and thin, does them exactly as I ask. Better than anyone else! So happy to have this place close.

Fast, excellent service. My little girl got a mini Mani pedi and they painted flowers on her toes for no extra charge. My older daughter was indecisive and they gladly changed her nail color and made recommendations. I got gel on my hands and a pedicure and we were all very satisfied. Super friendly staff, fast service. We made an appt and were all 3 done in 1 hour. Would definitely visit again when in area.

Tony and Hahn are the absolute best. I really like when I get to spend time with Will their son. They are the best!!!

The woman doing pedicures was very sweet but the price was high– $ 6 too much for a pedi and kids color change was twice what I usually pay. There was also a really cute but rambunctious child– theirs, I assume, that made the visit almost stressful. I think if you’re going to take your screaming, running, falling child to work in what’s supposed to be a relaxed environment, you better drop your prices!

I called ahead for appointment but they do take walk-​ins as well. As soon as I walked in she acknowledged me as she was giving a pedicure. Her husband started the tub and my feet were in within 5 minutes. As soon as she finished with her cient she started removing my gel nails for a new set. Husband actually did my gel nails as he was finished with my pedicure by the time she finished removing the old set. Both the pedi and gel mani were great, very gentle and through. I chose to not have massage on my legs so total of $ 62 for both I guess not bad for a vacation area. Back home it would have been $ 55.

They are so cute! When I called to ask about having my bridal party in there for our nails she told me that we could shut down the whole place and have a party in there with drinks, breakfast, etc. Then a couple days later she called back to tell me that she would only have two people and that she wouldn’t be able to accommodate us. Instead of talking us in to staying with her, she suggested we go to Truckee to a bigger salon. After talking it over, we decided to stick with them anyway, and I’m so glad we did! She was able to find a third person and managed to get all 10 girls nails done and looking great! They were so nice and did a great job.

LOVE THIS PLACE, the lady is really sweet and she haves great customer service.
did a great job on my nails too!

Everytime I go here I love my nails afterwards! Pedi’s & Mani’s. I’m never sore, there are never any sort of issues like sharp or funky uneven edges, and the paint or acrylic is perfect. I got the best pink & white with glitter in the white acrylic last night. They had some inscense burning which is much better than the typical paint fumes salon smell you get elsewhere & I really appreciate being able to zone out and watch a movie whilst Tony did my nails. Granted the best price combo is getting a mani & a pedi at the same time which I didn’t do last night, so the total cost of getting my pink & white was $ 45. However after living here as long as I have that pretty much is the same cost all around the lake. Sure I can drive into Truckee or Reno but then I’m spending money on the hour + long drive. So since I live here, I shop local. And I love this place! Since it is a «Mom & Pop» business, please be kind and make an appointment so they can plan the tourist drop in’s accordingly.

I’ll give Exotic Nails 3 stars, mainly for it’s location — it’s one of the only (if not the only) nail places in Tahoe City.
I was in Tahoe for a wedding last weekend and wanted to get my nails done. Exotic Nails was just a couple of blocks from my hotel, so I gave it a try.
The first thing I noticed (and all the other reviews here definitely gave my a heads up about this) was the strong fumes! Exotic Nails is located in the upstairs section of a building that houses a few different retail stores. It’s a bit out of the way and doesn’t have very good air-​flow. However, there is a good-​sized window in there and a fan (that was not on at the time). I think just opening the window and keeping the fan on would do wonders.
My pedicure came out well, but it was a little more expensive than I’m used to paying ($ 32) and I wasn’t 100% positive that the tools were sanitized after each use — at my normal place, they show them to you in a sealed pouch first.
So, in summary …
1 star for for a nice looking pedicure
2 stars for location
–1 star for fumes
–1 star for sanitary concerns

I have been going here for several years. I usually get manicures (because I pick at my nails, so it helps keep them looking good), but I also get pedicures from time to time just for a treat. I went here for years before, too, but new owners took over 2 or 3 years ago. Han and Tony are very friendly, and professional. I saw one comment about their English – they actually speak English quite well, even though it is not their first language. And even though I pick at my nails, they are never critical of it. I have had plain manicures, and have occasionally gone through periods of gel. I always feel welcomed and pampered when I come in. They show movies – PG, so fine if bringing kids in. There is another salon in Tahoe City, but I like the proprietors here better.

I like this place. I’m a local, and they’re always friendly and are great about fitting you in. And I think they do a great job. The other reviews are right about fumes though. I wish they had better ventilation.

Called and asked if they could do a full set, they responded in broken english that in fact yes they could. I then show up and the man makes a rude comment about how I should have made an appointment. Needing my nails done for a wedding I was going to in Tahoe I decided to get them done there anyways.
He starts to work on my nails, and immediately starts asking me why I bite my nails and how the acrylics aren’t going to look right because my nails are too short. He then discovers that I am not from the area and that I won’t be back for a fill since I live a few hours from Tahoe. At that point he lost total interest in me. 30 dollars for some plain french tip acrylics? Yikes!