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Cali Nails — Nail Salons in Elkhart

Cali Nails

Nail SalonsElkhart, IN

3.8 out of 5 stars3.8(278 reviews)

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+1 574-266-6587
3223 Northview Dr, Elkhart, IN 46514, United States

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About Cali Nails

On Northview Drive in Elkhart, Cali Nails is a nail salon that takes clients on a walk-in basis rather than by appointment. The salon operates Monday through Saturday and stays closed on Sundays, giving those in the area a set schedule to plan around during the week. Without needing to book ahead, customers can stop in on the days the salon is open. This straightforward, walk-in setup makes it a convenient option for anyone in Elkhart looking for nail services without the extra step of scheduling in advance.

Reviews

3.8/5
278 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention rushed manicures, long wait times, staff speaking native language and full set requests.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers are sharply split, with recurring complaints about wait times and rushed work outweighing praise. Several describe long delays even after calling ahead about walk-ins, including one who waited 45 minutes past being seated, left with an unfinished French tip set and a cut finger, after technicians spent just minutes drilling old polish off. Others report rushed manicures with cuticles left untouched and filing skipped, and one reviewer says a heart-shaped design went uneven and unfilled before the polish chipped off within a week with no bump. Pricing draws suspicion too, with one customer charged more for a shorter, simpler set than a previous visit. One reviewer describes being told to leave her child out of the shop after a dispute over seating, and another felt unwelcome when staff spoke among themselves in another language. Against this, a couple of reviewers call the shop clean and the staff sweet and respectful, praising a full set and a first-time manicure experience.

Featured reviews

  • Peev Peev
    “My honest review, I went in wanting a full set, something simple, just French tips. And I left without getting anything done. The place was clean, the staff was friendly. I’m leaving 2 stars because of the wait time, and I left with a cut on my finger. I called before hand to ask if walk ins were possible. They said yes, I drove 30 minutes out to get my nails serviced and while I was waiting for 15 minutes and 3 others came in after me, I was sat down first at 6:15 and they drilled stained hair dye off my nails, and in the process was cut. Took them 3 minutes, Staff then sat down others and started servicing them while I sat in the chair for 45 minutes, I ended up leaving at 7pm with my nails not done, my finger cut and my time wasted. If you have the time to wait over an hour to get your nails serviced after sat then by all means but I believe customer time needs to be considered.”
  • Another Google User
    “The manicure was hurried, cuticles never touched, the result was sloppy. I had a nail tech that comes highly recommended in previous reviews, so I was excited to see the end result. I told them what I wanted up front and reminded them …”
  • Amber Krull
    “I wouldn’t even give this place a one star after today but unfortunately I had to just to leave a review. I use to like this shop but after today I will take my business elsewhere. And unless u enjoy being treated like crap as well your child for absolutely no reason then by all means enjoy. After speaking in there language bout me and my child who was just sitting there waiting patiently to get our feet done the women tells me that my daughter will have to sit in a chair that is on wheels. Now keep in mind she has always been able to sit on my lap with no issue many times before that when I been in this shop. Now all of a sudden today the husband gets mad cause the glass table was accidentally it when the nail polish was set down on the table and then the wife wants to have an issue with me cause I do not want my child sitting in a chair that she can fall out of and hurt her self. So she informs me that next time I need to leave my kid out of their shop. On top of the fact they had my child crying cause she didn’t know why they was being so mean to her. Well I kindly informed her and her husband if it’s an issue I can go else where with my business and give my money to another nail salon and I did just that. If you are gonna run a business you need to learn how to treat others with respect. We are paying customers and just as well as u want and deserve respect so do we. One unsatisfying pissed off mama.”
  • B Bertino
    “I called for an appt today and they got me right in. They called for a young girl to come out of the back. No colors offered. There were color cards laying on a table. I had to ask to see them. She grabbed my hand and said is that dip. I …”
  • Kaleigh DeLaruelle
    “So I went only a week ago and this guy did my nails. And first off I wanted a rose pattern because I changed my mind from a heart and I guess it was too difficult for him to do because he said that if I get the heart instead he'll give me $5 off. So I went with it but he didn't even even out the heart and he didn't fill it in. One week later the nail ALREADY came off!! I didn't even bump it! TRAIN YOUR EMPLOYEES!!!”

Hours

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Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • On-site services available
  • Has toilet
  • Accepts walk-ins
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  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

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