I've been going here for years and Annie is always incredibly friendly and helpful, especially if I'm not sure what color to pick. She frequently will go above and beyond and always prioritizes the customer experience. read more

Annie has been taking excellent care of my feet for years. She often fits me in same-day. I'm very loyal. Annie has earned my trust. I have chronically ingrown nails on my biggest toe. Annie is the only pedicurist I've found who knows how to trim the cuticle that hardens in the skin fold and makes my toe sore. Annie relieves my pain every time. She is patient and super friendly. She's built her business from scratch and continues to work super hard. read more

Thanks Annie for a beautiful work- my nails came out perfect. Exactly what I asked - very short, round, looks natural - I love it!! read more

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American Nails in El Ceritto ,and Annie my aesthetician, was the best! Everything went great, and the service she offered to me was professional, customized to my preferences . I would rate AMERICAN NAILS 5 STARS! In addition, it's right across the street from the restaurent FAT Apples, and there's parking EVERYWHERE.. read more

I've been getting my nails done at American Nails for nearly 35 years, and it's the best neighborhood nail salon for me. Annie, the owner, is a highly skilled professional in this field and a friendly, caring customer manager. Her attentive services and strict health standards are what keep me coming back for my nail care. I highly recommend American Nails. read more

Came in for pedicure. My toe nails were cut so short, my big toes were stabbed and cut down to the skin. She didn't even file my nails. She didn't scrub off the dry areas on my feet, no massage, no oil, not even lotion. First time here and NEVER coming back again. read more

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Went here for a pedicure after school one day. Big big mistake. After I left, a red line formed in my toes, moved up to my foot . I went to emergency room. They prescribed me a a very strong antibiotic for 7 days . Scary scary!! read more

Been meaning to find a nail salon that is affordable but also thorough and takes their time. I've been feeling discouraged and unsatisfied with many nail salons around the area because why am I paying $40+ for a rushed pedicure where the techs are barely doing the bare minimum?! I decided to check out American Nails today after reading some reviews regarding thoroughness and I must say, I am very pleased. The owner was kind and welcoming. My nail tech took her time with my treatment which included a cut, shape, cuticle care, thorough foot scrub with a plummet stone, oil massage, and hot towel. The price was affordable and I can definitely see myself becoming a regular costumer here. I look forward to more quality nails services here! read more

Really thorough nail services. I feel so much better now. The tech did a great job. It wasn't very crowded so they were able to take their time. read more

I'm a longtime, very satisfied customer. Annie is professional, friendly, and does a superb job. May of my friends come here too and we're all big fans of American Nails!. read more

Highly recommend this salon. Annie was great- very thorough, taking her time to do an excellent job. Super friendly and comfortable salon. I got fake nails for my engagement party and love them. It's been three weeks and they are still going strong! Attaching photos from when I first got them! Thank you Annie! read more

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I have been coming here for years. The women who work here are very friendly and go above and beyond to make sure my pedicure is perfect. I also frequently get my eyebrows waxed here and they turn out great. The value for price is much better than other places. read more

I went to American Nails today and had made an appointment the same day. The owner was very accommodating and did an AMAZING job on my nails! I've never had dip before, so thought I'd try it. I LOVE it! I'll definitely be back to refresh my dip nails and get a pedicure. read more

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Quiet clean comfortable nail salon. Good service. Across from Fat Apples, near El Cerrito High School, on street parking. read more

This review is for a pedicure. They have a menu of pedicure services that range from $35 to $45. I took the one in the middle. It's supposed to include the following products: - Herbal mineral bath - Liquid body lufta - Grapefruit body bar - Icedancer invigorating leg gel - Firewalker foot cream - Sole solution foot treatment - Baobab body butter The lufta is a scrub product and the accompanying scrub massage was wonderful. I think the grapefruit body bar was added with it but I'm not sure. As far as sole and foot exfoliation goes that's about it. There's no pumice scrub and for sure the Sole solution foot treatment product wasn't used on the sole. I just got a dab (imagine squeezing out enough product out of a tube that's the size of a dime) of it under my right big toe that was shared with my right shin and top of left foot. The cream was generous, definitely enough moisturize the whole lower leg and foot. No massage, just rub in. Use of the leg gel and body butter was a tube squeeze size of a quarter each, both just rubbed in. No additional foot massage. The two ladies were very nice and the store was clean and all the equipment looked to be well-maintained. Color options are pretty limited (brands OPI, Essie, Sation, Verity and a couple other brands I don't recognize and one had no brand listed). Overall, I don't think the pedicure was worth $40 but the service was provided with courtesy and friendliness. (Not sure what a basic pedicure consists of but the sign does show a price of $28+.) read more

My mom and I went here for pedicures today and had a great experience. The salon is small, which made it feel extra relaxing and nice. Both of the women working were friendly, attentive, and did a very good job. We'll definitely be back! read more

American Nails is wonderful! It's my go-to in the area. I've done acrylic nails and gel nails there and loved them both. Annie and Lee are both very kind & great at what they do. Really reasonable pricing and great quality. read more

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Annie is such a sweet lady! She does nails so fast and she really does them well! She loves doing nails and loves to play with colors when she can! She takes really good care of you. She waxes my eyebrows well and even puts eyebrow gel for me too. Shes done my nails since March and ever since she has become a nice friend! She's a hard worker and she will work hard to give you the look you want. She never pushes you to do more things that you don't want you do like some places. She'll always try to make some time for you! I come for her great work and her hospitality! read more

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Terrible place I do not recommend anyone going here the lady, the owner of the establishment. She is a racial profiler and it's very unfortunate. I went there this past Saturday to get my nails done. I called in before hand. I let them know that I was seeking to get a Mani Pedi gel services. Upon arrival, I just assumed that they had standard Pedicures and manicures or whatever because I didn't see any type of sign that usually have the services they offered nor did they ask. She going to do my nails and I really wasn't liking them but I just said let me just wait. Let her finish and do her work and go from there after however, I noticed my nails and I wasn't really pleased with them but I said I'll wait till I get outside to see how they look in the light before I make a big deal because I also was pressed on time and had somewhere to be now when it comes to my nails she did my nails but they're very bulky . I don't like bulky mind you these are my real nails. All I asked was for an overlay which I've never had an issue with my usual tell nail technician, but she seemed like it was complicated. She kept telling me know, then she just stood there and stopped and didn't even proceed on my nails. I was just like well are you going to finish my nails or what are you doing cause you're just standing there and then she goes well. You didn't say anything I said I've already spoken. That was the end of the conversation, and finally she just stared at me, and then proceeded to do my nails, which was beyond awkward. So next thing you know two white women walks in. They both greet them with a warm welcome, completely different then how they treated me. I noticed that they gave them a pamphlet to look through for services, something else that wasn't offered. Even the water when getting my feet done, my feet weren't even fully covered! I just assumed it was a water shortage and wanted to just be in and out being I was already starting to feel a little uncomfortable. But stayed being I really needed my nails done for event that evening and no one else was available. I held back tears because I was so hurt but didn't want to make a scene like they always expect us to or treat us as But to witness two white women get treat with exemplary service, and me be treated poorly was hurtful. My gems on my nails all came off that same day not even two hours later. The lady snatched my money out of my hand and I wasn't even sure how I was going to pay. I just politely ignored it and walked out. Once I went in the car I sat for a second and called my best friend and explained to him. At that moment realized NO I will not be treated like this. Went back inside and asked them to fix it. Being I paid $105 and the lady further insulted me by saying well these are our prices it's expensive. I looked at her in distraught! Respectfully told her money isn't the issue, being I spend at least $140-60 when I get my nails done. But for the basic, terrible service I was confused! Long story short I asked if they can re-do them and she told me no to come back another day. Being I dislike confrontation and was already highly frustrated I said I can Tuesday because my schedule is busy. Now I'm currently in the hospital due to a hit and run and and couldn't make my 3:30 and called asking if they can fix it tomorrow so I don't have to spend another $100+ to get my nails done. She yelled on the phone and told me no! No sympathy or anything just rude and racist. To my beautiful melanin queens I wouldn't recommend this place! Respectfully I asked could they do another day being Thursday because I have a trip leaving first thing Friday morning and she hung up in my face. Some ppl are just rude and I couldn't even say all I really wanted because I'm having a hard time in pain just typing this. Any who there are much better nail techs out there. It's our hard earned money, stop giving it to those who don't appreciate and or respect I asked them to fix it right then read more

Oh man! I/we moved from SF and can not find a good nail salon! My partner and I went to American Nails. It was a last minute appointment but she had time for us. My partner and I both got manicures and pedicures. Horrible. She dialed in her services. One finger had a cuticle trimmed while others where barely touched. Don't bother with American Nails if you want to walk out presentable. We wanted to like this business and wanted it to be great. However, I think we'll pay the Bay Bridge toll and go to SF for our manicure and pedicures. read more

Always receive excellent service. Highly recommend visiting American Nails for manicures or pedicures.

I've been coming to Annie for over five years. And now with gas prices higher and living outside the area I still make a special trip to American Nails because of Annie! She truly cares and does a great and efficient job! I highly recommend! read more

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If you want special nail treatment, then this is the place! Cindy and Annie are masters at their craft. Gone are rough spots, thick nails, weird nails, unhappy nails, hurt nails, funky nails... They have a treatment for everything that feels simple and easy. Plus, you usually leave with a new friend or two, along with a tip on where to get cute sandals or where to find an interior decorator for your parents who are downsizing. Don't miss out on Annie's nail artwork either. She was even able to do a Christmas tree for me! read more

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Always the best, most polite service! Reasonable charge for mani/pedi. It's my go to nail salon.

I am so happy to have found American Nails - I currently have a badly broken ankle and my big toe nails had grown out and curled in creating painful ingrown toe nails. I was not sure any one could help me especially with the foot in the cast, but dear Annie carefully took care of both feet and removed the ingrown portions. Plus she was very gentle. I just can't say enough - I am so very grateful read more

I am so grateful for this place! Annie is always so sweet and is so talented at what she does. Great prices and the best people. I recommend this place to everyonego and support her, she's extra COVID safe read more

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I found this shop in my local area and was amazed of the services Annie provided. I chose a matte red & silver look for prom. I had an amazing experience with her. She was very friendly and understood the style I wanted. I'm definitely coming back next time when I need my nails done. read more

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American Nails is a neighborhood institution. It's not fancy but it is friendly and reasonably priced. But the real Jewell is Annie. She is meticulous and detail oriented. She always remembers my name and never forgets to ask about my family. Whenever I have my pedicure, she paints a sweet flower on my big toe so that when I bend down in yoga, I smile. read more

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I went to American Nails in El Cerro to have my toe nails cut. I have been using Kaiser Permanente for routine foot care. I was happy to have Annie do my complete pedicure, and, I plan to do a monthly pedicure with American Nails. read more

I have been going to American Nails for over 20 years. They offer a manicure, pedicures and waxing. They are very caring and I love the quality of the service they offer. Cindy and her daughter in law run the shop. read more

I had an excellent experience at American Nails today! Annie did a great job. The shop is clean and pleasant. Very professional, efficient and reasonably priced. read more

They are really pricey. I've gotten acrylic sets here a few times, and EVERY single time it's been terrible work. The pedicures are bad, just don't waste your time getting any acrylic work done. read more

First time here and Annie is a gem. My manicure looks much better than I thought it would. I will definitely be back.

Worst experience in a long time. Went in to have them remove my gel manicure and left with nails that were cut to the quick and the polish wasn't even fully removed. One nail was left with a deep nick. Unpleasant atmosphere. Charged $10 which is what my amazing nail salon in SF charges - terrible value, would never go again. read more

Quick service, no frills. French mani and pedi $44 ($12 mani, $22 pedi, $5 extra per French mani or pedi).

Very nice people and good work. The air in this salon is fresh because they don't do a lot of fake nails. I can usually get an appointment same day.They also do eyebrow waxing. Everything is reasonably priced. A bonus is that the salon is right across from Fat Apples restuarant! read more

I have been going to see Cindy for over a decade. She is fantastic! Her shop is no frills but it is clean.I have never gotten an infection like I did at the fancy spa like place I went to once in Mill Valley. I have a problem with a toe that is prone to becoming ingrown and she is well versed in how to cut that nail to discourage it from happening. She has a great selection of nail polish colors as well. She also does my eye brows for me. She is a gem. Definitely the best shop in the El Cerrito area. read more

Great work at American Nails, and they've always been able to fit in my weird (translation: late) scheduling with a smile. Clean, efficient and reasonable ~ don't go anywhere else! read more

This small salon is the best one I've found in the area. It's friendly, clean and reasonable, and the work is always excellent.

This is the best place in El Cerrito-Albany for mani, pedi and waxing. Lovely ladies working there!