PAPILLON NAIL STUDIO - Santa Barbara, California

Roxane P. K.

Amazing salon - They really take care of little details and go the extra mile to provide excellent service. Their colors are amazing, the chairs super comfortable and the staff is the best part! Gypsy is an artist and you can tell she loves what she does. So thankful I found them!

Josephine

called morning of and they were able to fit me in at 1:30 for a full set and delux pedi!

was debating getting my nails done out here as I am used to east coast and city nail salons with a lot of creativity and options but they were the only salon out here that offered gel builder instead of acrylic so i went for it! the nail tech was nervous to try the lipstick shape i requested but after explaining it was very patient and did an amazing job on my set for her first time with the shape💚💚💚 pedicure was awesome also took their time fixing my athlete’s feet and did a beautiful french tip even with my nails being shorter

thanks again for your patience and services! i believe the nail tech I went to was Gypsy but correct me if i’m wrong !

Megan K.

Papillon is the best nail salon I've been to! Gypsy is AMAZING, she takes great care into making sure her clients' nails are healthy and to their liking. She always makes sure to make my nails as perfect as she can. No one has ever done my nails better! I never leave feeling disappointed. My mom gets her nails done by Jimmy, and says the same of him as well. There's no TV in the studio, which is very relaxing as they play a great mix of music instead.
They only take appointments, so when you arrive you won't have to wait around or feel like they're rushing. With that being said, I highly recommend making sure you're not late for your appointment because if you are, it puts them behind for everyone else and that's not good for anybody.
I used to go to Ocean Nails and would always get dip, but they would break within a week and a half. At Papillon, my dip nails last nearly 3 1/2 weeks!
In the photo: I asked Gypsy for baby pink tips, and that I needed help picking a base. She, as always, came to the rescue and helped me pick the perfect combo!

Alicia M.

First time getting Biogel. Gypsy is fabulous and the salon was quiet, clean and calm. I will be back. Make sure to book your appointment online.

Luann C.

I am so excited to have tracked down my favorite nail techs. Jimmy and his daughter Gypsy. Between the two of them they have been doing my nails (dip) and toes (gel) for years, Their new salon, Papillon Nail Studio is beautiful, clean, and convenient. Plenty of on-site parking, lots of color choices, and super comfortable massage pedi chairs. I wholeheartedly recommend both Jimmy, & Gypsy for all your mani/pedi needs AND their new salon at 3528 State Street, Santa Barbara.

Yessica Y.

I had an amazing experience. They are so professional and clean. They really took their time and I didn't feel rush in any way. The vibe is amazing and the music was really good. I had a manicure and pedicure. I'm very satisfied with the result and I definitely going to come back.

Preslie M.

I’ve been looking for a place to get my nails done in Santa Barbara for a while that is clean, professional, and does a good job. I definitely think I found my new go to nail salon. Everyone there was very nice and kind, I had no problems booking my appointment online, and it was accepted in less than 24 hours. The place was very clean and sanitary. They did a great job on my nails and toes, and they had such a wide variety of different gel colors I could pick. I will definitely be comping back, and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is needing a good manicure and pedicure!

Paige E.

Gypsy-Jimmy-Jade-Grace are all excellent at their craft. Top notch services in an UBER clean environment. By appointment only = pure relaxation without the in/out of walk in customers, which is MY personal preference.