I don't usually write reviews but I had such a nice experience here I wanted to write one for a local neighborhood business! This is a simple spot with good pricing, and Kim did an amazing job with my gel manicure. She said her family has had customers who have been coming for 17 years! I can see why. Such a casual, welcoming spot. Two weeks later and my nails still look flawless. read more

Ashby Nails - This is after TWO weeks! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is almost always packed. Emily and Kim are the two to go to. I won't let anyone else do my hand nails. I don't really care who does my toes. But it's usually them two. I can't say enough kind words for these two. They listen to what you want and they do it. If you have a broken nail or a nail is lifting they will fix it with no problem. read more

Ashby Nails - Emily is a boss!! I love how he does my nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had Manicure and brow waxing here. Very busy place, but the owner is always very attentive and she recognized me after only one visit. They are all very hard working people. Manicure for $10 is $2 more than I used to pay in the city, but I'm happy with the service. I did manicure first and they were very careful not to mess up my nails. They did a good job on my brows as well, but they turned out little thinner than I wanted. Next time, I'll specify. One downside is the customers there, which has nothing to do with the store. It's so unfortunate that I often get very loud people yelling at each other. One time, the lady lost her cell phone and she started making a huge fuss about somebody stole it and the police came in. read more

Just got my nails and feet done today and they were excellent its not an upscale salon but their work is very up to par very clean up to date on the latest nail trends they did a good job Emily is great and jack is my favorite read more

Ashby Nails - Nails my own Rhine stones and bow - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I went in and got a mani pedi! Great as always!!!!! Amazing job and emily and her staff is super sweet and patient! read more

Ashby Nails - Matted opi nail color. Pro: its sooooo beautiful!! Con: took forever to fully dry!! But i loved them!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think this place is awesome for the price! If you don't call in, the wait can be quite long and it appears as though it is due to the popularity of the place. They usually advise you to call in as well, so you don't have to wait.... I appreciate their service. Pink does a great job on my nails every single time! I tried out a few other places that cost more, but the quality and service seems the same. Thank you Ashby Nails! read more

So I'm not New to Ashby Nails I use too go there every two weeks when I lived in the east bay. I love Jack he hooked up my designs. This time jack or Emily were not there so I got a young lady to do my gel nail and she did a great job with me. My first time back in three years and I'm ready to make them home again because the nail shops in concord are not up to par. Only downside is that there's no parking and they over book them selfs. read more

Ashby Nails - Fresh gel nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Everybody there so nice Just started coming here Emily is such a sweet heart I like how she dose my eyes brows and my Eyelashes......I'll be back ASAP read more

This is definitely the cheapest nail place I have ever been to. I'm not used to the whole nail maintenance routine, because I usually do all my beauty stuff myself. But I wanted to start getting acrylics for my new job and my feet were in dire need of attention. So I called around to find the most inexpensive place for a mani/pedi and Ashby nails was it. But there is a reason it is so cheap. It is a bare-bones, no frills salon and not really a place one should go for a relaxing spa experience. Unfortunately I was hoping for such a thing, so I found my experience here to be a bit disappointing. I went on a Sunday and it was filled with a group of loud teenage girls getting their nails done. There were only about two staff members for about 6 customers. So the manicure guy would start a part of my manicure then move the the woman next to me, do a little for her and then do the same thing with the next woman then return to me. It took forever to get my nails done and I was sitting bored and unable to move for long periods of time. After being a little unnerved by my manicure I was so excited to soak my feet in the massage.foot soaking chair and relax. The massage chair is cheap and doesn't work and the water was almost cold. Damn. It sucked. I have hope that the time I went was an understaffed Sunday. I'll definitely go back when I'm low on cash I have to pay for a whole maintenance routine. Its really too cheap to resist. They do do a good job on your nails, too. But I think when I really need to relax and treat myself I'll definitely go somewhere a little pricier. read more

I had a decent experience at Ashby nails. Staff is nice. The space is a little cramped so I would recommend going when it's not super busy. Good selection of colors, and great array of designs. I only got a basic manicure so I can't speak on their skill with unique designs. My only critique is the hand massage was too short. It was 10 seconds of heaven, but only 10 seconds :( read more

I got the absolute worst set of acrylic nails done here. It was so bad that the next time I had them done the woman looked at them in awe and asked me where I'd gone. I had my legs waxed too. Quick, easy, and cheap. I'd return for that service alone. read more

A great neighborhood salon. I feel like a regular at Ashby Nails even though I've only been there about three or four times. Everyone is friendly, the customers chat with each other (many seem to know each other), Emily/Jack are as nice as can be, and the price is awesome for an excellent pedicure. The massage chairs are comfortable & there's a good selection of trashy magazines to peruse. I am hoping they reopen soon (the building is undergoing foundation work) because I miss them - my toes aren't looking as pretty as they used to! read more

HORRIBLE!! They don't even deserve a single star She cut my cuticles WITHOUT SOAKING THEM - no one ever does that I got a full set and when the woman was applying the acrylic my thumb was burning! It seems she didn't apply enough of the protective coating that's applied beforehand. That has never happened to me and I've been getting my nails done since I was 16! (I'm 34) Right after she finished the fake nails felt super weak. And now a week and a half later there's some air pockets at the base of my nails as if they're going to pop off soon. Cheap prices sure......But SO NOT worth it! read more

Emily is the sweetest ! She did my nails 2 different times and she is all about making sure that her customers are satisfied with their services . I'm satisfied with my nail job and shape and not to mention they give 2 free designs for your birthday ! read more

Ashby Nails - Emily did this full set - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I had been here a few others times beforecand had good experiences. But today totally ruined it for me. I went in and got a pedicure and a gel manicure. Now the thing with gel is its not supposed to chip for 2 weeks. I used to get gel when I worked with kids and it held up great for up to a month at a time. Well today on my day off I haven't done much but relax. And 2 of my nails have already chipped at the tip and of course on the two nails she had to fix twice. I won't be going here again except to have them fim my nails on Sunday. read more

Ashby Nails - Chips on the tips of my ring and middle finger on a gel manicure jist done earlier todat. - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Been looking for a good nail shop around Berkeley and this is it! Went for a full and did the shape I wanted perfectly and my nails look painted well. Everything you could ask for at a decent price ! read more

Ashby Nails - Got 2 free designs because I went the day after my bday!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I noticed this place while waiting for the bus outside the Ashby Bart station. I figured that I had a rough day at work and should treat myself with a pedicure. So I did. I have come back here numerous times since then. Every time I get my eyebrows waxed here I get compliments and I pat myself on the back for only spending $7. I don't live near here anymore but would definitely go back for a quick pedicure or waxing if I happened to find myself in the East Bay. read more

They are so awesome and welcoming. They do amazing designs, great pedicures and great gel colors!!

I love Ashby Nails. The owner applied new lashes. She was savvy enough not to give me "too much". I loved them so much, I blinked all the time. Love my nails. Very consistent, beautiful and last at least four weeks. read more

I had called the day before to set an appointment. They answered right away and set it up immediately. The day of, got there about 20 minutes earlier than I had set my appointment for but they still helped me immediately! I got acrylics with a holo gel polish and I am absolutely in love! She gave me the perfect length for my fingers and was always double checking her work. I could not be any happier with my first time here,will definitely be recommending them and going in more often! read more

Ashby Nails - Best acrylics of my life! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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$1 extra for card. I don't know about nails but I just got my underarms waxed and I was wide eyed to realize she was going to cover the entire underarm area with wax and pull it all off with one strip in one foul swoop. Mind you, I'm Mexican/Italian, I don't have a small area to wax. Plus she didn't blow on the HOT wax or hold the skin taught. She just yanked it off and then used tweezers to pull and pinch at my skin. Ouch. I gave this place three stars because their prices are decent (although for $15 I expect good technique), the place is clean and there was a private area for waxing. Surprisingly enough, these three qualities are sparse in the east bay (I'm from SF). I won't come back but I'm not going to say it's a terrible place either. I also feel bad for not leaving a tip but the extra $3 I was charged (i don't know what for when you only used one strip and one big yank) from their services menu was the tip I planned to leave. read more

I love this place, I've been coming to Emily, Jack, and Kim for years and never walked away unhappy. I got full sets and fills like clockwork, and if a nail was to far gone i was told. i didn't get some crappy cover up, i was always taken care of. Now i can only get pedicures, and I look forward to how they make my feet feel and the massage chairs are so relaxing! I just started getting my eyebrows waxed and wonder why I waited this long, I could never make them look this good! I always come on weekday mornings cause there's little to no wait, on the weekends though its a mad house. The prices are good, the place is relaxing and the people are friendly. read more

I dropped by Ashby Nails on my way home from work. When I entered, the lady asked me in a very arrogant manner and too-loud voice who I was and what I wanted, while another owner (I presume) sat in one of the chairs and glared on. I calmly said "I'd like an eyebrow wax." She didn't ask me how I preferred them to be done nor make any other attempt at conversation (other than, as I was leaving, asking me if I lived nearby). In the end, she waxed them very very thin but it was a job well done, just not what I am used to. Out of the corner of my eye during the wax, I briefly saw a small sign high up that said that a wax was $10. When I got to the register she charged me $12, and plus I left a small tip out of courtesy. I didn't recall the sign until I got home and realized that I had been overcharged. She didn't thank me for my business or make any other cordial gestures, but the wax was well done. I felt unwanted and like a burden during my time here, and in the end, I was also ripped off due to the overcharge. There were no other customers in the establishment during my visit. I will not be returning. But if someone is looking for a place to go in quickly and get a nice wax and is not concerned with customer service, Ashby Nails would be appropriate. I feel like a jerk leaving such a bad review, but it is simply a reflection of my personal experience. read more

This review is only for eyebrow waxing. I've never done my nails here, but as a disclaimer, I've only done my nails twice in my life (both times I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and the entire bridal party went). I get my eyebrows waxed here regularly, and I think Emily does an amazing job! Quick, painless, and perfect! She is very friendly and efficient, but does an amazing job for just $10 (for eyebrows only). I always fear that people will wax too much and my eyebrows will be too thin or the shape will not look natural, but she always does my eyebrows just right! They look naturally shaped and are just the right thickness/thinness. Not to mention it is an amazing deal! If I remember correctly from the sign, eyebrows are $10, upper lip is $5, half leg is $20. Emily takes both walk ins and appointments. I've never made an appointment, which is another reason I really like the place! Only downside is that there is street parking only. Luckily, I've usually been able to find a spot right away and nearby. read more

Felt like they did a rushed job. Nails were not filed into a nice shape and I left with my gel polish still being a bit wet with stuff sticking to them. Would not return. read more

I love Ashby Nails! It's not a fancy place though Jack and his crew are excellent and very nice. My bridal party and I came here prior to the wedding to get our nails done and everyone was very happy! read more

Not sure why they have so many low reviews but this place is exactly what you would expect. It's not super pricey BUT it's clean and I always get a good manicure. I find my nails chip no matter where I get them done if I don't let them sit untouched for 30 minutes. Just a little tip! Will be back! read more

Emily does a good job on eyebrows - they always look good. She isn't the friendliest, but I don't care bc she knows what she's doing. I've never gotten anything else done there, just not my atmosphere. read more

One of my favorite nail salons. Kim is my go to but everyone else is really good too. Always busy on the weekends so it's best to call ahead - still may have a wait but you'll be good. read more

I waited 2 hours for one nail to be fixed!!!! Yes Emily can do nails, but do you really want to waste your whole day at the nail shop!??? While she lets everybody get in front of you?!! read more

Speedy job with just ok results. Close to my house so I will mos def come back for a pedicure.

Great pedicure, possibly the worst manicure I've ever had. I didn't see them sterilize their tools but they could have done it in the back. I'm conflicted on this one as they were super nice and expedient but my hands looked like I had done them... Poorly. read more

I've been looking for a good place to get my nails done. After reading reviews I decided to check it out myself. I was patient and waited 30-40 minutes. First I was told to pick a color (by the way she changed bc SHE thought there was a better match for my toes-WRONG). It was rushed and my nails didn't last 2 days. I chose gel for a reason. I doubt I will give them another try. read more

One star for the kind woman who did my nails. But.. She didn't do a good job. I asked for a French manicure and she started right away. I couldn't tell if the tools were sterilized. She didn't clean underneath my nails. She didn't ask how I wanted my nails to be shaped. The hand massage felt awkward-light pressure and her hands felt really dry (how is that possible when there's lotion involved? I don't know). It's obvious that my nails have numerous air bubbles when she was finished! I'm not sure if she felt rushed because a herd of people arrived during the middle of my manicure, but I feel like I wasted my money. I will not be returning and advise others to stay away! read more

I always walk away satisfied with my nails. Great relaxing space. Wait time is high when there are a lot of customers but that is to be expected. read more

I got a mani/pedi, a lip and eyebrow wax. Totally affordable, and they did a great job on my eyebrows. The mani/pedi, while thorough, wasn't what it should have been. They did my cuticles great, but then filed my nails crooked, and polished on my toes over my cuticles so that there's polish on my skin. Will definitely be going back for the waxing, but not for a manicure. Nope. read more

No No No. Went in for gel manicure. The lady that shaped my nails filed them unevenly - there were at least 3 that I asked her to reshape because they were legitimately crooked, and finally I took the file and fixed 2 of them. I was embarrassed FOR her. After that I though, Ok, if thats the only problem, its ok. A different lady did the gel and painting, and was nice about helping me finalize the color I wanted (Gelish brand). Walked out of there thinking it wasn't so bad after all. THREE days later, my pink gel manicure had faded to an off-white/beige tone, with no hint of pink, and was starting to peel. Not chip, PEEL off. By day 5 it was easy to peel the beige gel off each nail in one single pull. I don't know if the gel was old, wasn't actually Gelish, wasn't cured properly, or what. Summary: I dont know enough about the product/process to know what went wrong, but this was a TERRIBLE experience. read more

Bad service. Had to keep pointing out mistakes being ignored on mani and pedi. Very annoyed when I did so. Didn't ask about what shape or if I wanted nails cut down. Very cold personalities and uninviting. They did however stay late to accommodate me and my friends and that was very nice of them. However if you don't want to stay late you have the option not to do so. read more

**This review is for eyebrow waxing, I've never had my nails done here** 90% of the time I go get my eyebrows waxed, I'm disappointed. Either they do something funny with the shape or, more commonly, leave 30 or so stray hairs around. I could spend an hour pointing out every single hair the lady apparently doesn't see, so I usually just drive home grumbling until I can get to my own tweezers and learn never to go back to that place. Not so with Ashby Nails! They keep the shape of my brows, and they get all, or nearly all, of those pesky stray hairs. If there are any left, it's just a few and they'll quickly take care of it when I point them out. I'm usually in and out of there in 10 minutes or so, including wait time. I wouldn't want to get my nails done there, though... the fumes are so overpowering, I can barely stand the 10 minutes I'm there for a wax. I can't say how sad I was when I saw the windows boarded up on this place, but it appears they've re-opened? Hopefully adding some ventilation to take care of the fumes, but I won't know until I visit again. read more

This is not your foo foo shop that serves champagne, or has a lot of fancy decorations. What it is, is a nice neighborhood nail shop where anyone is welcome and the service is wonderful. Everyone is friendly and there usually is not too long of a wait. The prices are competitive and the service is good. read more