Came here with my girlfriend because of the awesome reviews. Prices were excellent, and service was really friendly. The chick was really down to earth, and did a great job on me & my GF's manipedi. Not that I pay that much attention, but I noticed most of their colors were OPI brand, which is apparently good stuff. My girlfriend said it stayed on her nails for almost 3 weeks solidly, after that it started scratching off, and she had to remove it. I didn't feel weird at all being a dude in here, as the lady told me that all of the Oakland firefighters hit this place up, along with some athletes (soccer players have the foulest feet). Superb place. Excellent value & service. I will definitely come here again. Parking is super easy too! read more

Yelpers, thank you, thank you, for pointing me in the direction of this fabulous nail salon. On a hectic new years eve that included a 5 am flight, I had an hour of complete relaxation. I finally booked an appointment here (oh and make sure you do! I've tried walking in twice to no avail) and it lived up to all the hype. For 24 dollars I was able to get a mani-pedi and not just a half way done one--a mani-pedi I would have easily dropped 50+ bucks on in SF or DC. I was in the salon for a solid hour. At no point did I feel rushed or anxious in any way. The massage chairs made the experience even more enjoyable and are free to use with a pedicure. Most importantly, however, the technicians paid EXCELLENT attention to everything, including sanitation. My cuticles were perfectly trimmed with CLEAN instruments. My nails were evenly trimmed and filed. The tubs were thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned in between pedicures as well. There is a solid selection of Essie and OPI as well as a few other brand products. A big rainbow of colors too--not just reds and pinks. The salon also offers gel mainures for 25 dollars. I will be back. With friends. So glad I was finally able to navigate through the Grand Avenue Nail jungle... read more

Read the Yelp reviews and had to go see for myself. Only 4 seats available but even though it was Friday afternoon, I was able to walk in and take a seat immediately. Nice people, clean place, and now I have great spring toes! Maybe next time I will try Lisa's across the street just for comparison. read more

I'm no expert in Nails- rarely get my nails done..however when I do for special occasions, trips and such, my go-to place is All About Nails. The gals here are super friendly - really professional. My girls love it here too, 12 y.o., 10 y.o., and 8 y.o. They are super patient with my impatient girls - Are they dry? what about now? what's this? I want to change my colors! I mean really, really patient. They cater to my girls' request - whatever color combination they dream of and outrageous designs. Now if only they offer childcare services.........because believe me they are so good with little girls. Go during the day time - skip work/quit whatever..because they are pretty busy after 5PM so make an appointment. read more

Ladies and well-groomed gents, you know how hard it is the find the right place...so when I finally found Jeannie's little salon amongst the sea of nail places in the Grand Lake area, I was overjoyed. Now All About Nails is my go-to! The Special is mani and pedi for $24, which is more than manageable, even for those of us on a budget. Jeannie has an amazing memory and remembers your name, color preference, what's going on in your life, etc every time! The quality of work is wonderful, and all the ladies there are very receptive to whatever suggestions you may have. They always remember that my mom is super ticklish and has to do her own scrubbing (lest she kick some poor woman's teeth out), and one time my mom asked her to put the cuticle softener into the hot water to warm it up, and now they all do it for us every time! So awesome. Best to make an appointment on a weekend, but they do take walk ins if they have time. All About Nails is cheap, clean and the staff is awesome. Highly recommended! read more

They are always packed. Make an appointment ahead of time. I did a gel mani and regular pedi and it was 43.00 total. Total steal! The ladies did a fantastic job and made sure every detail was perfect. read more

You know a salon is good when they are pretty much booked the entire day on a random Wednesday! I called first thing in the morning and was lucky enough to be squeezed in for a mani-pedi at 10:30. After working 12 hour days for 45 days straight, my hands and feet really needed this, so I was very grateful! One thing that I really appreciated was the cleanliness and efficiency of the place. While others worked, someone was answering all the calls and sweeping and cleaning the feet tubs after every use. These ladies clearly have a great system and are on top of everything! I was very impressed. Next time I come, I will be better about making an appointment that's not so last-minute! read more

Wow, I was so impressed with the way my nails turned out. I went in for an acrylic fill, I had gotten them done originally at a different place and thought they did kind of a shotty job so I decided to try somewhere new. The girl that did my nails was so precise and really took the time and effort to make them look nice. There was no extra acrylic hanging off the side, I've had that happen at some places and they look so obviously like fake nails. I got a french tip, purple instead of white and she did a great job with that. I only deducted one star cause when she was using the buffer on my pinky it kind of tore up the skin right above my cuticle. I told her it was alright, it was an accident and she said sorry a million times. She was extra careful with the finger the rest of the appointment too. I highly recommend this place, I'm gonna go back when I need a pedicure. read more

Great nail salon! They are meticulous and attentive. The key is to book appointments 2 weeks out or walk in really early on weekends. They open at 9am. read more

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Love this place! Great mani pedi for only 27, can't beat that! Im the most meticulous person about my nails, so I mostly do it myself and Im a perfectionist. This is the only nail salon I've been to that will execute with as much care and perfection. read more

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Jeannie was recommended by a friend, she's great! Very nice place that makes you feel relaxed and NOT rushed! Like Judy L. I'm tired of hearing those ladies talk about the customer and get mad when you ask for something extra or point out something you don't like...they look at you like "this B** has the audacity to ask me to fix her nail" I feel terribly guilty when I don't leave a tip, so I leave a decent one wishing they would remember me and treat me nicer BUT wrong again...So this is why I love this place :) PS my shellac nail work last longer than all the other places I've been to...Nice huh? read more

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Really nice people but my acrylics were messed up within an hour of me leaving. I don't think the stylist allowed for enough time to dry between coatings so literally anything I touch is taking off my polish or leaving dents. 4 out of 10 nails already messed up. I have to remove the paint myself now at home and redo it. Paid $40. I've paid more at other places and never had an issue so maybe it's because of price. I asked for coffin shape and on one hand all the nails are filed wider than the other hand. Some are crooked as I pointed out the the nail tech but she didn't listen to me. Said it was fine. Just so annoyed I wasted 2 hours there read more

Really great service! The attention to detail was excellent. After each layer of gel they swiped away with the acetone to make sure that the painting would be perfect! Parking was a breeze, and it was a nice neighborhood, so no worry there! They only do regular and gel, no dip! read more

I've gotten my eyebrows waxed for years. I've put up with hot wax, rude aestheticians, weird shapes in my brows, uncomfortable chairs, and long hair from my aesthetician dangling into my face. This was my best waxing experience ever. The wax was mildly warm, she shaped my brows perfectly, the bench was so comfortable I could have fallen asleep (but she didn't take that long so I didn't have time), it was inexpensive, my eyebrows were ready for the world immediately (none of that super pink look from too much hot wax). The person who did my brows (I will be back and learn her name) was AMAZING! And it was so inexpensive! Thank you for being awesome! And for being so close to my new house. read more

Best mani / pedi. No need to look anywhere else, although you will need an appointment.

This is my favorite nail salon in the Lake Merritt area. Unfortunately, SOMEONE DROVE A CAR INTO IT & it's closed for a while. Sigh. But when it's open again, you'll be assured of a very rigorous, quiet, peaceful pedicure, which is how I like 'em. Make sure you look both ways. read more

An hour of peaceful pampering... that's all I ask. That's what I got. Was here in the Bay Area for a mini-vacation and wanted to fix my aboriginal feet from the week spent in flipflops on a cruise. Yelp did not fail me. The ladies at All About Nails were wonderful. We luckily got in and seated in the spa chairs before a stream of customers came in asking for pedicures. Despite the list of people waiting, the pedicurists still did an amazingly thorough job paying particular attention to my rough soles. My feet look civilized again, and I have All About Nails to thank. At $15 for a spa pedi, can you really beat this place? I'll definitely return to this establishment next time I'm in the Bay. read more

Seriously I've found my nail salon. Period. The place is nothing fancy or "spa" like, but it's super clean and professional. Bottom line: I've NEVER had my nails done so PERFECTLY until I went here. I read the great reviews and thought, dang why are ppl trippin' about a nail salon? getting your nails done is not a big deal... So I thought. I don't think I've ever encountered anyone who took so much care of my nails. EVER. I never felt rushed at all (like I always do at Nail Spa down the street) and the lady literally spoiled *each and every* finger nail. It's crazy. Trust me. GO THERE. You won't regret it. The only thing *might* be considered a negative is that the lady who did my nails wasn't very chatty but seriously, it didn't bother me. I wasn't really in the mood to be chatty either. read more

Gorgeous pedicure, even with my funky short nails. And really nice people. Very professional. Comfortable chairs. Clean place. Make an appointment--the secret is out! :) read more

This is best mani/pedi place on Grand Ave. It's cute, it's clean and the women (esp. Gennie) are really really nice. They remember your name and make casual conversation. Our group of girlfriends go there when we want to be pampered (or are too lazy to do it ourselves). The pedis usually last about 2-3weeks and the manis last about 1 week. The use high quality nail polish (OPI) and have newer massage chairs. I never go anywhere else when I am at home and often times, when I travel and try somewhere different, I get disappointed because I know All of About Nails does a much better job at the most reasonable price. $15 pedi + tip is the definitely worth the money if you're looking to de-stress from a long work week or just getting ready to wear those cute sandals. read more

Super clean and inviting salon! Everyone is very nice and professional and do a great job on nails! A great experience

I really wanted to love this salon. When I first went in, they did a wonderful job on my gel nails and pedicure. The pedicure lasted a long time, as well as the gel nails. The ladies that work there are nice, which is a big plus. I was only disappointed when I went back to get my gel nails removed and to get a regular manicure. When the woman removed the gel from my nails, she took out a file and filed it down then told me to soak my fingers in acetone. I had remembered reading a negative review about the gel nail removal on yelp, but thought that the woman may have known better and that perhaps the process had changed since I had last gotten a gel manicure, so I let her do her thing. She repeated the filing and soaking two times. Only when I removed the polish from the regular manicure did I discover scratches on my nails from the filing, and noticed that my nails were brittle and thin, and breaking. They still are breaking, a week after I removed the polish. Perhaps I should have said something to the woman when I saw her take out the file, but I will not be coming back to this place. read more

This place is awesome! I thought I'd found my "perfect" nail salon until my friend said we definitely needed to try this place based on the stellar reviews her friend gave her! Not as complicated as it sounds. If you want the best possible manicure and pedicure that will LAST twice as long as any you've ever had a nail salon. Go here! I'm sold. I'm a new convert. This is the best place for your nails! read more

I simply do not know where to start, but let me begin in gratitude! Thank you to all the women who waited after the salon had closed but my uber has yet to arrive. I was waiting outside as they were locking up. They took noticed and insisted I come back inside as I waited for my ride. I am forever grateful! Thank you all again and again! And yes, love my Nails and my feet. They worked slowly and really took their time ensuring a flawless finish. I don't live here but when I'm in town...I will never go anywhere else. What a pleasant experience! read more

The previous Yelp reviews aren't lying - this place is fantastic! I walked in at noon on a Friday expecting other people, like me, to be pampering themselves during an extended lunch break. I was the ONLY person in here until 5 minutes before I left. The women working were very nice and attentive. The location is easy to get to, and I was able to park right in front. The massage chairs are nice - great quality and I love how they spin It allows easier in/out access, which helps prevent any accidental nicks in your polish as you leave). The pedicure I got was excellent. Certain parts of my feet are very ticklish and she was great at paying attention to the more sensitive areas, pressing harder to prevent me from kicking her in the face as a giggled. Like others, I found they had a great polish selection too. And the best part: it was only $15. I have lived in the Bay Area for about 4 years now and have *never* found such a great deal. At that rate, I'll be back in a couple weeks when my toes need another summer-time touch up! Can't tell you how long it's lasted, since I just got back to the office, but I'll be sure to update in a couple weeks. read more

All About Nails is my go to place!! Everyone does such a great job that even though I live in the city, I make a special effort to come here!! Because of poor planning, I have tried a few places in downtown for manis and pedi but I get so disappointed not only by how much it costs (it is downtown SF) but about the quality! All About Nails has great prices - where can you get a mani and pedi for $24?!! And the quality of work is fantastic - they are masters on applying polish and scrubbing!!!! Super clean, super friendly!! Super Awesome!!!!! read more

Came here with one of my friends, I don't really live in the area, but dropped by after work. Great place to get your nails done! and the prices are GREAT. and they do a very good clean job. Good selection of colors, and they are very meticulous with your nails. I didn't like that they re-use scrubbers and exfoliators, other places usually UV treat their equipment. Oh, and recommend you make appointment, they look pretty busy. Everyone there was really sweet and even stayed open a little later for me and my friend. If I'm ever around and in need of a quick pedicure, I'd definitely come back! :) read more

Make sure that you get there before 4pm on Mondays, I was told that there was no space for the rest of the evening. So I am not syre about the walk in services., read more

$15 for a great spa chair pedi and nice massage. WOW. Very clean facilities. My Mum in-law was in town from Vegas and absolutely loved it, pedi's are in the $30 range everywhere there. She was shocked at the price, not to mention the service was fabulous. I also got a mani for an additional $9, which was awesome as well. :) UPDATE: My mani/pedi has NOT chipped, and it's been a week. A week of packing & wearing Reef flip flops. VERY pleased! :) read more

I called and asked for cost before coming in and their hours clearly state 10am to 7pm. They were not busy and when I came in she said we don't have time. Following me another lady came and they took her right in. RUDE! read more

found this place on yelp and decided to try it... and finally yes!!! a place that do what it is suppose to. I got a spa pedi with french tip for $18!! i can't believe it!! I usually don't like to conversate i just want to enjoy my pedi with reading the new magazines.. and that is exactly what i got! =) The ladies there are nice and efficient. They do conversate with you if you want to. I will definitly go there again! read more

Just got a 24$ mani/pedi and I'm very pleased!! The two gals who worked my fingers & toes made my short nails look perfectly shapped & even (my nail beds are all different sizes). The polish on both is perfect and covers my whole nail. The salon could use a little more fresh air...I could have asked them to open the door I'm sure, but didn't For what I got, much cheaper than Nail Spa and The Lounge. Less ombiance, but faster, less expensive and better quality. read more

Just went for the first time today and had an appointment with Jeannie. My nails were pretty good, especially considering the fact that I MESSED THEM UP while the paint was curing in the UV light. Jeannie really takes her time and pays attention to detail. I'm glad because i am tired of going to other salons and getting really thick, chunky acrylics. One thing i will say is that one of the thumbs was filed a little shorter and slanted. One hand also had the nails filed slightly slanted but you can't tell unless I point it out. read more

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NO complaints! This place is consistently a notch above the rest. Reservations required so you never have to wait. Staff are great at what they do (my pedis last insanely long and my gel manicures have grown out my nails like crazy). I love this place! read more

After intense searching for a good nail salon in the Oakland area to treat my friends to, All About Nails exceeded my expectations. Call and book an appointment because I did notice the receptionist turned walk-ins away. As a nail technician, I noticed this place was extremely clean and affordable! (The cost for the UV gel nails are practically nothing compared to other places, my goodness!) The workers were diligent and took their time. Everyone was very friendly. The place is a bit small with only four pedicure stations and four manicure stations, but the service and quality is amazing. If they hiked up their price, I'd still stop by here if I was ever in the area. read more

The amount of salons in this area is definitely overwhelming! I love the staff- they are super sweet. My only complaint is that my manicure seemed rushed and was not the best quality. I noticed that the base coat hardly covered my whole nail. The polish I picked seemed to be old- I should have know- but it kept bubbling and I had to ask to have the majority of my of nails retouched. Overall it was a fine experience- can't be the price- $27 mani pedi. It's not a perfect manicure but good enough. I would want to try one of the more expensive salons just to see if the quality is better. read more

I got in within minutes of them closing. Lady chatted with me while tackling my eyebrows and lip. I appreciated the distraction from the pain. Perfect for people that can get in earlier in the day. read more

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Took the best care of me after I had shoulder surgery. I went in a couple days after, they were gentle and still kept my nails, legs and toes lookin fly. Saw Vicky, My, and Alice work - all great talent and sweet ladies. Not overpriced at all for the service I received read more

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Efficient, welcoming and kind staff. My mom and I had got mani/pedis and they had a great system to get it done quickly and well.

Tried to come in for a quick mani pedi since I had free time. However, it was packed, not their fault. Although when I asked how long the wait is or when I should come back, they rudely waved their hands away! The lady in the front yelled "Can't you see we are full!" How rude read more