Prices are pretty good compared to most shops. A times I had to insist a bit on getting them thin. Last time I asked for beauty gel and very happy with the results. I love my nails and got many compliments already. The staff is also very sweet. Vibe can bee skatchy because of the area. But besides that I think I've found my home nail salon. read more

About Beauty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

This nail shop is close to my home so I decided to try them out. It's a smaller shop that's less updated but it's clean and quick. Regular spa chairs for a nice massage. $20 regular manicure and $30 regular pedicure I really like Brian's work! read more

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I have been coming to get my nails done with Laura since 2018 and I am never disappointed. Her attention to detail is impeccable and she always does such a great job! I can never recommend this place enough to everyone! read more

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I come here regularly and Brian always does such a great job on my nails and the other staff always does great pedicures!!! the staff is so friendly & always welcoming! Reasonable prices & relaxing vibe. I always get compliments on my nails too read more

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I went to this salon before Labor Day and was told they "don't offer gel manicure," which I found strange but let go. Today I went back not because I'm satisfied, but because it's the only salon close to me ,and the lady was extremely rude, refusing to do my nails and saying, "We're not doing it for you because you wrote a review." What kind of customer service is this? Reviews are meant to share honest experiences, and I have every right to warn others so they don't waste their money. She isn't even the owner, just an employee, yet she acted with complete disrespect, even speaking in her language to the other workers as I walked in, which felt unwelcoming. This salon is unprofessional, lacks basic customer respect, and I will never return read more

Since business has been good, the younger lady had gotten rude and cocky. I've been coming here for several years and since they hired more help, I must say that the quality of work has gone way down. My nails barely lasted a week this last time and they will begin doing my feet and take other customers so they don't leave (when normally they would do both my hands and feet at the same time) then force me to have to wait. Between the quality of work going down and the terrible customer service... I decided my $ would be better spent somewhere else. Oh well... it was good while it lasted. read more

This review is very long overdue. I have been coming to About Beauty Nails off and on since 2017. They do beautiful work and will always try to fit you in. Calling ahead of time to check availability always helps. Laura does amazing design work! I always have a very friendly and timely experience here. read more

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Terrible salon don't waste your money they reuse the files and instruments very dirty.

10/10 I love this mail Shop been going her for 9 months and Laura never disappoints. She does everything to perfection. All of my crazy nails she has executed. I have absolutely loved this nail shop. read more

About Beauty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

My first service (full acrylic set and deluxe pedi with acrylic fill big toenail) was exceptional. My 2nd service was rushed. The pedicurist was not able to finish polishing my nails. After I returned home, I noticed the imperfections. I believe the owner painted my fingernails, she didn't do a good paint job. My 3rd visit the pedicurist and main manicurist were able to complete the entire process. I'm looking for consistency. Since this salon doesn't offer design, nail polish options are boring there's nothing that's special about this salon. I know I'm a good customer so with little options my expectations are my nails shaped well, receive a good mani/pedi (clean cuticles) and my nails polished exceptional, at least give me that. I not only go to receive a professional job but to relax. I don't have time to point out what was missed. Word to the wise: Don't get too comfortable with any customer strive for excellence and remember you are the professional, the customer has hired you and have the power to fire you. I really wanted this to work, but I must move on. & read more

Bryan is the best and I mean the best nail tech ever he's so nice understand what you need a t and will tell you if it do t look good or not lol I love him definitely going back 10 out of 10 read more

Decided to give it a go again (l here (since it's the local salon) and was pleasantly surprised!!!!! I just got a mani pedi and it was perfection. It was a chill day so nobody had to rush around and overall my nails look great and I feel super relaxed! read more

I used to be a regular customer here but today Me and my mom came in for Mother's Day weekend to get manicures and pedicures and the service is very bad. They were 10 minutes late coming in. Also nobody spoke English. Only the person who opened the store. There was no music. It was just not a vibe and my mother was overcharged. She went from $50-$70 for French tips and the nail polish was regular and my feet was done with old nasty foot tools old foot scrubbers and the nail polish is super old and they use tissue to put in between my toes ugh we felt robbed and so did the other customers. read more

Everything, the quality and skill of the operators. Their price range remains reasonable. The friendly warm attentive energy of the operators. read more

I remember coming here for a special event and I wanted my nails done. I gave them a design I wanted and the shape and they executed it perfectly. The service here was great and the price was very reasonable. I would come by again in the future. read more

I got a full set of acrylics and a deluxe pedicure and couldn't be happier! I've been to this salon twice now and have been so happy with the results. It was so relaxing and efficient! I had someone working on my toes and nails at the same time. Super sweet staff! read more

About Beauty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

It's unfortunate that this place is "Cash only " the lady was so rude to me . I asked her if she has another option like Venmo or a atm and she said NO and looked into my face and said " DONT COME BACK UNLESS YOU HAVE CASH " I love the fact that she can even run a business in 2022 not accepting any type of card payment should be illegal . Just so they can avoid paying taxes . It's not even safe running around town with this much cash these days . I am a very loyal customer and spend $100 a week on my nails and tip very good it's truly their loss of my business and will not go back after this ! read more

I loved this nail shop for over a decade. I found it when I used to live over there, and continued to travel there even after I moved. They do amazing nails, I'll give them that. But sadly, I've been shunned from going back for asking if I was overcharged. I paid for a gel manicure, no problem. When I went back, I asked if I was overcharged last time and all hell broke lose! I could tell they got mad. (Context: I was charged $25 extra doing French tip on 4 nails only. $35 for gel manicure, plus $25 for 4 French tips). I tried going back 3 times and each time, was told no, they didn't have time, they were going to leave etc. I was heartbroken, as I've been going there for over a decade. They do good nails, but don't ask about being overcharged - you'll be exiled! read more

Got a great gel mani from Laura! The whole staff was very sweet. You could tell lots of the people there were regulars which is a good sign in my book! read more

First time costumer and I absolutely recommend this place they are super clean very very nice I got my nails done by Laura who was an absolute love she did an amazing job on my nails. I got myPedicure done by Amy she did an amazing job and gave me an amazing massage on my legs. Lisa was very nice and attentive to everyone made me feel comfortable. I'm definitely coming back in two weeks for a fill and another amazing pedicure! read more

About Beauty Nails - Nails by Laura! - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Been coming to About Beauty Nails for almost a decade. Have tried other nail salons in and around Oakland and even ventured out to Richmond and SJ, but I keep coming back here because the attention to detail is unsurpassed! The owner Lisa is very talkative and friendly. Throughout the years, there have been numerous employees, but the ones that stay are the outstanding workmanships of Tiffany, Laura & Amy. Tiffany does both mani & pedi. Laura does mainly mani & Amy does 99% pedis. Lisa does brow waxing and heads the manicures, especially with acrylic. They have a great selection of colors. Ever since gel polish came into their existence, I've been a loyal to it. Lasts me about 2.5-3 weeks before I have to change it out because my darn nails grow too fast! Rarely chips, but does ocassionally tug on my hair when the polish lifts if I wait to long to change it out since there's at least 4 layers of polish (base, 2+ coats of color, top). They follow all properly procedures for removing polishes and artificial nails. I've been to other salons where they peel the gel polish by hand (that's a no-go!). I've started calling them a couple years ago to make sure I don't get in during their rush hours, which varies everyday. Bring cash! Parking can be complicated some days, but I've managed to park across the street at Walgreens :) read more

About Beauty Nails - Perfect 4-day old gel polish nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Love it here. Lisa is the best. Very happy enviorment. Service is great. All experiences have been amazing. As long as im in Oakland this is where ill be read more

I really like this salon! Since moving to this side of the lake, it's been my go to place to get acrylics. It's definitely no frills, but I love that they're open on the evenings so I can make it after work. They do good fills and shapes, I will usually bring a picture if I'm changing it up and they match it really well. I have only gotten acrylics here, so I can't vouch for other services, but recommend for acrylics! Also, the ladies here are so friendly, I feel like we've become friends, they all take the time to get to know me which I really appreciate. read more

About Beauty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

This is a no-frills, affordable nail salon that does really consistent work. The staff are friendly, and they always try to get you in and out quickly. read more

First of all: My pedicure was amazing. I went from hobbit feet to Cinderella. the nail tech who did my pedicure this time and last time (same person) takes SUCH good care of your nails and my feet has never looked better. I went in for a fill and new gel. It cost extra for the glitter gel over the regular gel. Fill is nice and smooth. Gel looks great and i love glitter so cant go wrong there. Will be back in two weeks and going to try a rhinestone look read more

So happy with my nails! The manicurist (I wish I got her name, she was great) was super thorough and did an excellent job. She asked to show pictures of what I wanted and talked with me to make sure my full set came out exactly as I like. I normally get gel manicures, not full sets but I'll definitely be coming back to try out their other chrome polish colors! Only reason this review doesn't get 5 stars is the salon itself. Its not the prettiest inside, could use a remodel or some new chairs. There was no music or tv playing so I walked into a completely silent salon. Kinda awkward! But my manicurist was friendly and very sweet. read more

About Beauty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

This has become my regular nail salon. I'm not sure my favorite tech's name (I'm horrible with names and I don't know she's ever told me it..) but she's usually at the table furthest from the door, fairly young and has kind of reddish hair. She does AWESOME work. I've never had my acrylics last as long as they do with her without any lifting (always two weeks. Even made it three once but I prefer going more often than that.) she also applies polish with some crazy precision. I've gotten the chrome a couple times and it's always perfect. (Though pricey.. chrome is +$20, on top of a $20 gel nail fill. +$5 to change shape, +$2 if you do need a fix) So, if they are so good why did I take off a star? Because it is not a particularly relaxing or high end experience. The chairs aren't super comfy, there are no extras offered (no hand rubs or lotion for enhancements but they might do it for manis...) I've also noticed the results with some of the other techs are not as good. One poor woman's full set started well before mine and she was just getting polished as I was out the door. I'm also not sure I'd get a pedicure here. It's clean enough to not gross me out, but not enough to impress me. I will keep coming back but I'm loyal to last-table red hair girl. If she's not available I come back when she is. It's super close to my house so that helps a lot too. I read more

About Beauty Nails - Most recent set. Almond shaped acrylic with uv gel and green chrome powder (#3) over black polish. - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I used to get my nails done at this shop years ago before I started to do my own nails. I went to this shop for a year, and Always appreciated the service and the way my nails were done. However Lisa (the proprietor) and her staff, refuse to acknowledge their inconsistencies. One night I was the last appt. of the night, Lisa's son Eric did my nails and totally botched them! They were so lumpy and bumpy that the thick application of acrylic actually made my nails hurt under the pressure. Before I left that night I told Lisa that I wasn't happy with my nails, I understood it was late and that I'd be back the next day to get them fixed (such a hassle In busy nail salons). When I got back the next day Lisa was furious that she had to redo the shaping of my nails, (took about an hour to shape and blast off all the acrylic her son has applied). She was so upset that she got rude and told me never to come back, very loud and disrespectfully in front of the entire shop and even some of my friends that were there. She told me never to come back if I don't like her sons work, (even though I had done nothing but asked to have my nails fixed). The service is extremely inconsistent because everyone waits for like 2 nail techs (Lisa & LyLy) and the rest do such mediocre work that shop just fills up with waiting women, no care to throwing off anyone's schedule. I was younger when I used to go here, it's in a central location across the street from Lucky's at the lake and it's always full of loud young girls/ teenagers so naturally I thought it was the PREMIERE place to be for nails! NOT!!! Now that I do my own nails and pedicures I realize this shop is absolutely unsanitary, real acrylic is more expensive and better quality than the MMA crap they're using. They have no concern for ambiance, schedules or quality acrylics and products. I'm glad that I've matured but I'd suggest you girls not follow the crowd on this one! This isn't a quality shop where they stay neutral or care to satisfy the customer. read more

I've gone to About Beauty Nails twice now and had a great experience each time. The prices can't be beat - but bring cash! They are prompt and take walk-ins which is great for impromptu pampering days. The gel pedicure has latest WEEKS now and both my gel manicures have been perfect. I'll definitely be back! read more

This place used to nice but now they're rude and overpriced for everything. Which they complain whenever you ask for something .This used to be my spot but now I don't recommend anyone read more

Omg I just love coming here, for the past 10 years they live been doing them just the way I want them. I always get so many compliments on the shape and color. When you come make sure you get your eyebrows done by Lisa! She's the best read more

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i don't go there enough to be a regular, but i know who the regulars are because the staff knows them by name. it's like a family in there. They ask how their clients moms are, and ask about the latest update on their lives. There seems to be very little gossip, even though i don't speak Vietnamese, I can easily tell they are talking about other things. I've gotten longer lasting, and better pedicures, but for the price and convenience, I will go back, plus they've also taken care of my calluses - which not all places will do for you! I've never had trouble with my acrylic sets. I like the fact that they have more than one person that knows how to do acrylic! so you get in and out of there in a reasonable amount of time. read more

About Beauty Nails - Mon-sat 930-730; Sun 11-6; Walk Ins Welcome - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I absolutely love this nail salon I love the ladies that work here, they always take care of you I got my nails, feet and eyebrows done my sister called and needed a place open on Sunday and I called she said yes tell your sister to come shout out to Lisa she is such a great person and they do such great work here, ladies keep up the great work read more

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Absolutely the best nails in not only Oakland, but best nails in the bay. I've been to millions of nail salon and no one does higher quality nails. The price is fairly low for the work they do. My favorite part of going here is posting them on ig after. Finally a nail salon that's just as extra as I am. They have so many colors and rhinestones to choose from. You say sparkle? This place has you written all over it. I live on the other side of Oakland and come in every other week, even though theres 3 salons right next to my house. The owner Lisa is so sweet, she always remembers me, and all the workers treat you like family. I love it here. I literally go no where else. read more

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I found my new go too! These ladies are so sweet, price was right, and the work was worth the trip! This family owned salon was clean, atmosphere was comfortable and the location is convenient. Called in for an appointment, time was 5:10ish, made it for 6pm; yes I recommend appointments! Although yes they have a later closing time of 7:30pm, I always found that a lot of shops for the last hour take appointment ONLY for that time frame. After all was said and done, both of the owners were very gentle with my hands and their little one, Ashley was a delight. All in all, I'm very pleased it only took one shot here to get my new go to close to home read more

About Beauty Nails - Full set, regular polish, coffin shaped 2/6/19 - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

This is the best place to get your nails done the women are so nice and they do a quick a neat job I drive all the way from Richmond for theses n read more

This nail shop is amazing! Lisa is very nice and very honest about time. She will not have you waiting there with a lot of people in front of you, she will simply suggest that you come another day. Laura did my nails and my daughter's nails. She did an excellent job. I absolutely love this nail shop. read more

I am what you call a forever customer! I've been going to Lisa's shop since it opened she's the first person who's ever done my eyebrows. In all my year's of being a customer who's more like family now I have never left the shop disappointed. If you're ever in the area please check them out. read more

About Beauty Nails - Full set - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is the only shop I go to! Everyone is always good to me and it's so close to home. They deal with my indecisiveness lol and my nails always come out the way I want them to. read more

About Beauty Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

The last time I came to this nail shop the girl rushed my service ! I asked her for a design and she put 5 rhinestones on my nail, the order she put them in looked like a seven. I understand she was in a hurry to close the shop but she charged me ten dollars extra for that design. It was so sad. Also my nails stared lifting a week after I got them done. read more