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Monica Nails & Spa

Nail salon · Antioch, CA · reviewed since 2021

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%72+39.3Reliability 24%60+14.5Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.73SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#92 of 104 spasPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 12%
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.65★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
37%reviews answered by the owner
$61typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Monica Nails & Spa at a glance

Customers frequently praise the salon for its friendly staff, clean environment, and affordable pricing for manicures, pedicures, and lash services. Recurring themes include quick service for walk-ins and accommodating communication during appointments. However, a pattern of criticism exists regarding inconsistent nail quality, including imperfections and poor durability, along with complaints about staff ignoring customers or refusing service near closing time.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 198 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 198 Google reviews (162 with written comments, 56 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 37% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
  • Service: Spa serving Antioch, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other spas

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction72Reliability60Craft & service100Value93Momentum88Replies to reviews97Satisfaction: 72 (median 93)Reliability: 60 (median 91)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 93 (median 100)Momentum: 88 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 97 (median 61)
Monica Nails & SpaSpas median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Monica Nails & Spa: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
72
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Monica Nails & Spa: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
60
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Monica Nails & Spa: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Monica Nails & Spa: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
93
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Monica Nails & Spa: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
88
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Monica Nails & Spa: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.A
97

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Star ratings

198 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars18091%
  • 4 stars42%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars32%
  • 1 star105%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 162 written reviews

  • Praise18494%
  • Complaints116%

Price

What customers reported paying

$61-22% vs typical spas

Middle half of what 86 customers paid ($45–$81) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude7136%
  • Quality & results6031%
  • Price & value2111%
  • Would recommend2010%
  • Speed & response189%
  • Honesty & trust32%
  • Communication21%

What customers talk about

We read 162 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “This place is the best honestly guys give it a try, super friendly, clean environment, service is amazing I recommend guys.”
  • “Excellent service, very nice and they take their time doing a great service.”
    “…AND CALLED , IM ASKING QUESTIONS AND THEY ARE IGNORING ME, ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND IM DEF NEVER COMING BACK SAVE YOUR TIME AND GO TO…”
  • “Best place I've ever been to and prices are reasonable”
    “The pricing was outrageous too, I wanted a simple pedicure to get my toe nails painted for an upcoming event and even though I verified the service, t…”
  • “first experience here and i would highly recommend!”
  • “…and Thai was very friendly a very nice place calming it’s great and fast service love my nails and great prices 😍definitely will be back…”
  • “It made the entire experience not just productive, but genuinely enjoyable.”
  • “They really listened to what I was going for, offered helpful suggestions, and made sure we were on the same page every step of the way.”

People customers mention

  • Tai 6 reviews
  • French 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Monica Nails & Spa for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Emely3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Always come here when in Antioch! Great prices and great work! Customer service is good too, they always offer refreshments & most importantly they have the perfect color pink acrylic I like (which is hard to find)! Would definitely recommend! 😇

Customer photo from Emely's review
Paid $100–120Acrylic nailsPedicure
Antoinette2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

This place is the best honestly guys give it a try, super friendly, clean environment, service is amazing I recommend guys.

Paid $120–140ManicureGel manicures
Carmen5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Everything great… outstanding personality and professionalism. Will continue to come here from 60 miles away.

Paid $80–100PedicureGel manicures
Frances1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★

Very bad nail service nails turned out, black white spots all over tai tried to fix it on second visit nails are a mess have to go to another Solon to get them removed what turned out to be $60 will definitely be more then one hundred for another set of nails waste of time definitely will not return TERRIBLE JOB

Paid $40–60Acrylic nails
yoshiko1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★

Will not be returning. I literally asked the man for the nail polish to paint my own toes because he kept messing up. Had polish all over my toes and didnt even try to clean up. The workers dont have any real customer service skills. Do not waste money here. I greeted then only lady in there and she ignored me and…

Paid $20–40
kiikka1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

This was me and daughter’s ever first time having our nails done together and it was nothing but a good experience for both of us. everything was clean and nice, and the people Working there we’re very welcoming and knew what they were doing. I’ll definitely recommend this to my friends! Thank you for your service🥰

Paid $40–60Pedicure

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Emely Ibanez3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emely has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always come here when in Antioch! Great prices and great work! Customer service is good too, they always offer refreshments & most importantly they have the perfect color pink acrylic I like (which is hard to find)! Would definitely recommend! 😇

  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Acrylic nails, Pedicure
Joyce Ekemere1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Joyce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Customer service is a 10/10. Love my nails as well!’☺️

  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Manicure
  • Service duration: 30–60 min
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
Kandi Kane4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kandi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The best of the best hands down....10 star

Liyah Da Brat1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Liyah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

DENIED ME SERVICE A HOUR BEFORE CLOSING TIME AT 73 WHILE STARTING ANOTHER CUSTOMER NOBODY ANSWERED THE PHONE I CALLED AND CALLED , IM ASKING QUESTIONS AND THEY ARE IGNORING ME, ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND IM DEF NEVER COMING BACK SAVE YOUR TIME AND GO TO THE PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE STREET IN THE PLAZA ...

  • Busyness: Not busy
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hi Liyah, apologies for not being able to accommodate you. We are currently short staffed and provide service on a first come first serve basis.

Antoinette Williams2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Antoinette has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place is the best honestly guys give it a try, super friendly, clean environment, service is amazing I recommend guys.

  • Price: $120–140
  • Services: Manicure, Gel manicures
  • Service duration: 30–60 min
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
Carmen Chatmon-Whiteside5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carmen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Everything great… outstanding personality and professionalism. Will continue to come here from 60 miles away.

  • Price: $80–100
  • Services: Pedicure, Gel manicures
  • Busyness: A little busy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hi Carmen, so glad to hear you enjoy the service! Hope to see you again!

Frances Lopez1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Frances has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very bad nail service nails turned out, black white spots all over tai tried to fix it on second visit nails are a mess have to go to another Solon to get them removed what turned out to be $60 will definitely be more then one hundred for another set of nails waste of time definitely will not return TERRIBLE JOB

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Acrylic nails
  • Service duration: 1–2 hr
  • Atmosphere: Traditional
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hi Frances, we would’ve removed everything and redo the nails if we had know that you didn’t like the work the second time around. Tai mentioned that he asked if you were happy with the fix and you were okay with it. Sorry to hear you weren’t happy with the result. If considered stopping by again, we’re happy to offer a discount for your next visit to compensate for the inconvenience.

Sofia KhanLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sofia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Walked-in and was attended to immediately. Gel-X nails, done so beautifully. And great price.

  • Busyness: Not busy
  • Service duration: 30–60 min
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Liz Cruz1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Liz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Son amables pero las uñas de mi hija no duraron nada apenas tienen 5 días y una ya se despinto x completo ...otra cosa es que dejan parte de las uñas de los lados sin pintar. Deberían poner atención a esos detalles . La atención al cliente es muy buena..

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Liz, sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with the quality. If you would like to come back in the shop, we will fix everything free of charge.

yoshiko Gordon1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews yoshiko has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Will not be returning. I literally asked the man for the nail polish to paint my own toes because he kept messing up. Had polish all over my toes and didnt even try to clean up. The workers dont have any real customer service skills. Do not waste money here. I greeted then only lady in there and she ignored me and mugged me during my whole time being there.

  • Price: $20–40

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