@Nails

By Carly Heltzel

Arepeat winner in this category, @ Nails continues its legacy of great nails and even better service in San Luis Obispo. Offering a wide array of options from $10 basic nail painting to the $100 all-inclusive (and 85 minute pedicure, this local establishment has it all.

Sporting reasonable prices, @Nails attracts many students who want quality nails on a budget. Popular treatments such as acrylic fills range from $35 to $40 and a gel manicure starts at $37. This pays for the nail design requested, cuticle clean up, a lotion massage of the arms or lower legs and an exfoliating gel scrub.

All services can be scheduled either through their website at twigandarrowsalon.com or by phone at 805-439-4444. Bookings with specific stylists are available on request. For additional inspiration, check out the Twig & Arrow online gallery for examples of popular styles such as highlights and balayage. Twig & Arrow also offers a selection of hair care and styling products from quality brands including Olaplex, Oribe and Shu Uemura. Products can be bought in-store or online to be shipped right to one’s personal address.

Follow @twigandarrowsalon on Instagram for regular hair-inspo and salon updates!

But what truly sets @Nails apart is its ambiance. Stepping into the store you are enveloped by a futuristic atmosphere with majestic, almost royal-looking massage chairs lining both sides of the room. Sinking your feet into a bubbly warm foot bath, you can easily escape reality and allow yourself to get pampered.

Complimentary drinks are available for those of legal age. In the 413 reviews on Yelp, one frequently recurring comment is that the slushy margaritas are the most lauded drink.

The closest @Nails location is a 10 minute walk from campus, located just a half-mile away on Foothill Boulevard in the shopping center next door to Rite Aid. Another location resides down the freeway in the Irish Hills Plaza by Costco and Target.