I walked in for a gel Removal today and was helped by Diane. Surprisingly, I didn't have to wait at…read moreall on a Saturday afternoon and was in and out in 30 minutes. As usual, I'm glad they don't use the tool that is like a sander to remove gel, and instead they properly soak in acetone and cotton, and then remove, so it's less damaging to the nails. I'll be back again soon as this is my regular nail spot. I recommend if you are looking for an affordable, high quality, and vegan friendly salon!

I'm still coming here frequently a little over a year since my last review and I continue to love…read moreit. Bella remains my trusted nail tech and I couldn't be happier with her work and the way she cares for my nails. 10/10 would recommend!

Highly recommend. I came here in August looking to get my nails done on my birthday. I had…read morepreviously gotten acrylics somewhere else & needed a fill. I showed an example picture of what i wanted (light pink square). They came out perfect & I left very very happy! I came back a second time yesterday to get those acrylics removed, a new gelx set, and a pedicure. I made an appt via Yelp but could have just walked in as well. When I came in, I was helped right away. I chose the $55 deluxe pedicure. I showed a picture for my gelx set & my nail tech showed me different nail colors that would match the style I wanted. 10/10 experience and outcome. Happy to have found my new nail spot here in Berkeley. They take Venmo, but maybe prefer cash (:

Im honestly upset because I've been here before but it was different people that did my nails this…read moretime. Both of the women that did my nails were rushing the entire process, weren't even putting on the nail polish correctly. I'm sad and upset as it was literally $80 for a set that looks like i did them myself. Didn't even file the bottom of the nails and its just so scraped.

I went to Kim's nail salon 3 weeks ago for a fill on my gel x nails from a different salon and a…read moregel pedicure. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the work for both the pedicure and manicure. I felt like the application had been rushed at the other place I had initially gotten the gel x applied, so I decided to try out Kim's instead. And I'm very happy I did. Annie did my nails and took great care in looking at my detailed design idea, asking me what colors I wanted and checking in multiple times to ask if I liked it. My manicure and pedicure are still perfectly intact 3 weeks later. I will say, I would probably give 4.5 stars if I could, just because the pedicure took a long time as the girl doing it was on phone calls/FaceTimes the whole time and kept texting on her phone. That was strange to me, but the gel pedicure has lasted much longer than at the previous place I went to so I'm happy about that. I also did have to wait 20ish minutes after my scheduled reservation time which wasn't ideal. Overall a good experience and will definitely consider going back for my nails again!

I called them for a last-minute pedicure appointment midday on Wednesday and couldn't have been…read moremore pleasantly surprised! Colors like this tend to show any in every imperfection, but this might be one of the best pedicure jobs I've had in the last 10 years. Absolutely going to be coming back

Absolutely love it here. It is very clean and modern and gives a true spa vibe to it. I came in…read morefeeling flustered from parking in the area and running late, but upon entering I was offered a range of drinks to help comfort me during my experience. I was quickly taken by an older woman and she helped me decide a color and package I wanted for a pedicure. She was extremely helpful, kind, sweet, and gentle when it came to my service. I will be coming back here!

This place is clean and has a very aesthetically pleasing atmosphere with decor and lighting. The…read morewas the one thing my that attracted me to this place and the fact that is was a " clean" saloon not using any yucky chemicals. Yet I believe the prices are absolutely OUTRAGEOUS. My mani and pedi got a regular one was $140 all together because I chose to have 2 nails painted at a 1 level decoration that was $15. Which was beyond overpriced. I lib had seen the nail example of a level 1 decoration I would have never gotten it. The level 1 decoration for 2 nails was just a touch of glitter on top. That was ridiculous. I would have never paid $15 for a level design 1 that I could have done so easily by myself, it's super problematic that they charged that much. Also the woman at the desk was a Kurt and not super friendly. The computer was having problems charging my card, so she had to manually put it in. And that was fine but she had asked me if I wanted to leave gratuity after I told her no, since I had never been to the place before, I wanted to know if it was worth a tip. She then asked me again to tip after I told her no. No one is entitled to a tip unless they've earned it. I had a problem with her but my manicurist and pedicurist people were very nice. My manicurist Nguyen does a really great massage. Highly recommend her. They were polite and wanted to do a good job. I liked them. I do wish around my nails was more cleaned up, but maybe it's just my super dry skin. I do like that they offer drinks, like peach Prosecco. That was great and helped me forget the ridiculous overpricing. I understand they give benefits to their staff but like $15 for a level 1 decoration for only 2 nails is laughable. For a stroke of glitter on top???? Or we serious right now??? I'd never come here again unless I have a boyfriend or partner who is willing to pay for it for me. I like the woman at the front desk there is annoying. I'd go somewhere else more affordable. Also important note is that they had NO DRYER for your nails. She had to bring over a mini fan that was useless. It already made a chip and bubble in my nails. Not worth it... come here if you have someone else pay for it, and to support the women working there who do your nails but I wouldn't come here to pay for it myself.

It was my first time doing a GEL manicure and it was such an amazing experience with the help of…read moreTrinana. Not only is she super kind but also very talented. The environment of the shop was super welcoming and friendly. I also did an eyebrow waxing with Le, which I was also super satisfied with.

Me and my girlfriend got a pedicure and the results are great. Nancy did an exceptional job with…read morethe pedicure and gave me a great calf and foot massage. Best service ever. 5/5! I really needed this after my backpacking trip in Yosemite. I highly recommend it.

Such an amazing atmosphere with so many kind people and my nails look so good, highly recommend!!read more

This time Jenny did my nails. She's very detailed and asked me questions to make sure I was happy…read morewith colors and everything. I loved her professionalism and will book with her next time again. The salon is very clean and cozy. Thank you Jenny!

Went there for manicure and pedicure, it was amazing!! Walked in after wandering around downtown…read moreBerkeley, kinda tired feet, chipped nails, the whole mess. The tech who helped me was super gentle and focused, no rush vibe, just calm and careful. Pedicure was so satisfying, cuticles cleaned up without that "overdone" look, and the foot massage part had me almost asleep lol. Manicure came out super neat, even shape, no streaks, no random smudges, and they checked in about length a couple times which I really appreciate. Place felt easygoing, not pushy, pricing felt fair for how pampered I left. Walked out with happy feet, shiny nails, and way better mood than when I walked in :)

Great service, honestly way better than I expected. Walked in with a friend after lunch nearby, no…read moreappointment, and they still squeezed me in without making it a big deal. I asked for dark red nails, round shape, and they came out polished and super clean, exactly the vibe I wanted. Tech was chill, not pushy, just focused and fast, but still careful. Color is rich, no streaks, cuticles look neat, and they didn't file my nails down too short (huge win). Prices felt fair for the quality and the whole thing was pretty relaxing. Would come back for another mani for sure :)

I've been seeing Trinh for the past few months and I've been happy every time I've had my…read moreappointment! Booking is easy and through the booksy app and I'm usually able to get an appointment with her fairly quickly (within a few days). As soon as I'm in the salon, I'm usually sat immediately with Trinh and she is precise and quick with her work! I'm in and out in 50-60 minutes for a hard gel fill french tip which is so convenient for me. The cost can range from $55-$65 which I find to be fair. Parking can be challenging as it's street parking so be wary of the meters and street sweeper! I'll park in residential if I can.

I called Style Nails on the day of for a last minute appointment, and they were able to get me in…read moreat 5pm. That said, expect to be "squeezed in," cause I had to wait about 30-40 mins after arriving to actually be seen. But, still appreciated them taking me. I came in for a gel manicure on my natural nails, but 1 finger was chipped. I asked if they could do a single extension, they recommended to use builder gel instead. At first, it looked fine, but after it cured, it was noticeably thick and not shaped very well. As a result this one fell off after a week. I also tried to point out that the shaping on my nails looked inconsistent from one finger to the next. The technician told me it was just because my finger widths are different & it's impossible to make them look the same. I understand that natural nails are harder to make uniform (compared to extensions), but I was disappointed with the lack of effort. The gel manicure itself was okay. I got a pink color with chrome powder, it lasted about two weeks. Overall, for around $50, I feel like you get what you pay for. It wasn't a terrible experience, but the attention to detail, especially with the shaping and the builder gel, was lacking. The service was friendly though, and you get a stamp card for every visit.

The nail salon has such a relaxing atmosphere with no harsh chemical smell, and the team is so…read morewelcoming! I had my nails done by Tam, and she is exceptionally talented, sweet, and professional. Highly recommended!

I cannot thank Amy and the Nail Suite enough - and I genuinely can't stop smiling right now. I…read moretreated myself to a manicure with extensions and nail art, and my mom to a pedicure with callus treatment and paraffin wax treatment. Both of us had wonderful times! Amy was my nail technician and when I asked her for a very complicated nail art for my birthday she took on the challenge and absolutely went the extra mile for me, and she has my gratitude!! She checked in with how I was liking everything at each step, helped me pick out colors from their collection, and her hands were steady and perfectly executed the patterns I wanted. I cannot thank her enough - I took more time and focus than normal and she treated me so well. Each design made me smile so much and I am so glad I came up here from Oakland. My mom loved the luxurious experience and the private room for her pedicure and said the wax is a real treat, she will be choosing it again the next time she gets a pedicure. I was recommended the Nail Suite by a friend of mine who got her engagement photo nails done here. She was right to recommend!

My go-to spot--the deluxe pedicures alone keep me loyal, but the quality and vibe never miss.read more

Unhygienic and honestly dangerous experience involving a blood-contamination biohazard. During my…read moregel manicure, the technician cut the skin beside my nail deeply enough that it was bleeding heavily. She repeatedly dabbed the open cut with the same dirty rag that already had nail clippings and debris on it. I asked if we could disinfect it, but instead she rubbed lotion into the wound, pressed a warm rag with acetone against it, and then went back to using the original dirty rag. Most concerning, she intentionally painted gel over the bleeding cut on my skin and tried to put my hand under the curing light even after I told her I did not want gel over an open wound. Whether that request annoyed her or not, after that point the manicure became extremely rushed and careless. The gel brush and bottle also came into contact with my blood, which created a serious cross-contamination concern. The manicure itself is genuinely the worst-looking one I have ever received. The polish is extremely lumpy and thick, uneven in color, and does not even reach the edges of several nails. On multiple coats she only painted part of the nail instead of covering the full surface. She completely missed one finger at first and then gave it two partial coats, one on each side, leaving the center uneven. It started peeling almost immediately. When I tried to explain what had happened at the front desk, while visibly upset and in pain, I was offered a couple dollars off. I would not recommend going here for health or sanitation reasons. After seeing a polish brush come into direct contact with my blood and then go back into the bottle, I have no idea what other bottles or tools may have been contaminated in the same way.