First off, the pedicure was straight up painful. She literally cut in between my toes and dug her nail into my skin trying to "clean up" polish. I told her MULTIPLE times I wanted my nails square -- and guess what? They're not. They're ugly AF. On top of that, she has no menu, no prices, nothing. Just makes shit up as she goes. Then had the nerve to charge me $80 for this garbage work. IVE NEVER PAID $80 NOT EVEN AT A LUXURY SALON. Not only do my toes look messed up, but I left in pain and pissed off. If you actually care about your feet, your money, and basic respect as a customer -- AVOID this place at all costs. read more

Talk about a fabulous experience. I can honestly say this was the BEST pedicure I've ever had. I was getting a facial and was telling my esthetician I have a few hours before I need to be in Stockton for another appointment and I wanted a pedi. She texted her nail person and Monique said she would get me in. 1.5 hours later with a fresh face (shout out to Kelly at Skin Philosophy,) I walked into Beauty A La Mode. Cute, clean shop, plenty of parking and friendly faces as I walked in. Monique welcomed me, got me set up in a chair to soak my feet. She introduced me to Tran who would be doing my pedicure. Tran was a pleasure to talk to, had excellent skill and gave a mean (aka fabulous,) massage. The clientele that walked in were greeted by name and welcomed. There was a senior gentleman getting a pedicure when I walked in and then a senior woman that came in as I was finishing up. Monique and her team are thoughtful and gentle with their senior clientele as well. I joked with Monique telling her I didn't want to tell everyone how fabulous the salon was so I could make sure to get a return appointment. I enjoyed my time at Beauty A La Mode and will make sure I continue to visit when I head into Livermore, worth my time and money! read more

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I had high hopes for this salon after reading the reviews, after getting my toes done here, within a day the polish started changing color and within two weeks the polish started peeling. Normally pedicures last me at least 4 weeks...just sucks because I had to get them redone sooner at another salon and pay even more money. read more

Beauty A La Mode - Hair Salons Near Me - Livermore, California

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I have gone full circle... this was my salon almost 20 years ago... when Amy was the owner. Fast forward to last year when DD found Monique, and recommended I give her a try. Imagine my surprise when it was the very same salon! Monique is great...everything one could want... friendly, prompt, super clean... a excellent experience. DGD the Younger and I are going tomorrow...summer pedi for her, and my regular monthly mani pedi. Love! read more

Beauty A La Mode - DGDs summer pedis - Hair Salons Near Me - Livermore, California

Seven months later, I am still very happy I found this spot! I am really hard on my nails and Monique has worked with me to get them healthier and prettier. She is great at communicating, it's easy to get convenient appointments, the salon is spotless and comfy, and my nails look great! Here today for a mani-pedi to kick off my first day of retirement. If you are looking for a new manicurist, start here. That would have saved me a lot of time and frustration. read more

This was my first visit here, and I was a walk in honestly not knowing if they could accommodate me or not. Monique the owner greeted me, and told me they were short staffed but would see what she could do. She made a call and someone was able to come in last minute to help me. I got gel nails and a regular pedicure. Both services were very nice, but the pedicure that Monique gave me was the best one I've ever had! So relaxing, and she was very gentle, and has such a sweet personality. The pedicure even came with a lemongrass scrub which other places you have to pay extra for. I've already made my next appointment to come back. Excellent service and experience!!!! read more

Beauty A La Mode - Love my nails! - Hair Salons Near Me - Livermore, California

A friend recommended this nail spa and after trying several in town - one for quite a long time - I decided to try yet another one. I was so impressed with Monique and her gals. Very clean, welcoming, great selection of colors for nails and toes (which is all I did today). They do not take walk-ins which is nice so they can control "crowded" spaces. Pricing is comparable, if not a little less, than other salons locally. They do a fantastic job and I highly recommend trying this salon. She's been in business a very long time in her location and it is quite obvious why - amazing customer service. Thank you Monique and Tranh for a great experience! read more

I am beyond happy that Monique, Hannah and staff have reopened again! I was a regular here pre-covid because of their professional service and how they keep my nails and toes looking fabulous. Everyone here is just very nice and pleasant and make you feel welcome. I went in for gel nails last week and am so impressed with the safety precautions that are in place, including distancing, plastic shields, masks and adhering to health guideline about capacity. And no surprise, my nails look great! I have tried many many nail shops in Livermore and would not go anywhere but Beauty A La Mode. read more

I love this place! It's one of the cleanest nail salons I've ever been in. All of the ladies are very nice but I'm a regular with Monique. She does a fabulous job and always makes a good color recommendation of you need one. The first time I came in I noticed everyone else receiving services was a regular. Everyone was greeted by name and had been coming for a long time. That was a good sign. Now I can see why people keep coming back. Good quality service, fair prices, and friendly staff. Appointments are definitely recommended. Another thing I noticed right away was how all the nail polish colors were organized. They were organized by color and displayed very neatly and orderly which I found made it easier to pick a color. FYI - if you're looking for a good neutral, nude, nail color London Coach is great! Monique recommended it one time and I received so many compliments on in. It's now one of my standard go to colors. read more

Just walked in last minute & service was great. Friendly and very sweet ladies. Treat you like family. read more

Beauty A La Mode - Got a great pedicure - Hair Salons Near Me - Livermore, California

I'm afraid to give this review because now a ton of people will go here... Great service and clean, modern designed salon. My friend and I went together for mani-pedis and loved it. The salon chairs are new and clean and the leg massage was wonderful. Monique owns it and is delightful! She's smart, pretty, and speaks great English (she graduated San Jose State and was an accountant!) Apparently this place has been opened 30 years, so there are lots of regulars. She told me to book appointments at least a day ahead and walk-ins are tough. It was $42 for mani-pedi plus tip. I will definitely go back! read more

I've been a customer of Monique's at Beauty A La Mode since the summer of 2019 after I moved to Livermore. I tried a couple other nail salons in the area, but knew I had found the "one" after trying Beauty A La Mode. Pre-covid I had been coming in every 2-3 weeks for a mani/pedi, and I've missed it so much! I'm so happy that Monique has been able to open her business again! First the service is excellent! Monique is very friendly and gets to know all her regular customers. Making an appointment has always been super easy and I can honestly say I've never had to wait for her to finish another customer. She's alway right on time. She also is very talented and provides a very relaxing experience. I never feel "hurried". The massaging pedi chairs are an extra bonus. Second, her salon is probably the cleanest one I've ever been in, both the salon itself and the tools she uses. ( I used to travel for a living so I've been to many nail salons). In these times of Covid, she done a fantastic job of taking all the necessary precautions to keep her customers and staff safe. From masking, sanitizing, social distancing, limiting occupancy, and plastic dividers, I feel very safe there getting my nails done. Last, the salon is in a super convenient location. It's close to downtown but with plenty of parking! read more

I have been looking for a nail place in Livermore and finally found it! Monique and her team and so welcoming and professional, and my nails looked great. Good prices as well :) read more

My first time going here , and I will definitely be going back. Thank you Jenifer for the awesome experience you did a great job!! And to Monique you have a great business read more

The past 9 months have been searching for a new nail salon and I think I just found it! Welcoming, so sweet, relaxing inside, amazing pedicure, location. All the checked boxes, I will be returning and telling my friends and family read more

Monique is the nicest person ever! she takes her time and makes sure your nails always look perfect. A perfect job every time! if you're looking for a new nail place, this is it! read more

My first time there was yesterday and I am so thankful I found this place! It's a nice clean salon. Monique was extremely kind and helped me with my nail situation. She really listened to what I wanted to do. I even just recommended this place to my friend. Will go back for sure! read more

I walked in on a Friday and I was greeted by Monique who luckily had a cancellation and she was able to fit me in for a gel mani and regular pedicure. I have never had such a lovely experience as I did with Monique. She is very sweet and super cool. Needless to say I booked an appointment for my next visit. I am very happy with my mani & pedi and the price was right also. I would definitely recommend Beauty A La Mode to anyone looking for a wonderful experience and great nails. This is my new go to spot. read more

So, I took my girlfriend here the other day to get her nails done and I have never seen her happier with the results. She was having a horrible day, like one thing after another, things weren't going right. The ONE thing she was looking forward to was seeing Monique to get her nails done and, oh man, did it turn her day around! The nicest woman you'll ever meet and she made my girlfriend so happy with her professionalism and skills. Come here for sure! You won't regret it. read more

Best spot in town for a mani-pedi...and I really think that I've tried just about all of the competition. The friendliness of the owner and staff can not be underestimated. If you've been in once, the owner, who lives locally, will remember your name, and greet you personally. I am always fussy about cleanliness, and have been impressed with the the way that the shop is maintained. I've witnessed the nail technicians cleaning and sanitizing the equipment after each client. My last pedicure lasted, literally, months. One star is reserved for atmosphere, as it is nice, but basic. This isn't a luxurious shop/spa, but a tasteful, clean, well managed salon. read more

I have been getting my nails done by Loan for years. She does a fantastic job. I get gel with a white sparkle acrylic tip. People everywhere constantly compliment my me on my nails, and ask where I get them done. The shop is not fancy, but I don't go for a spa day. I am there to get fabulous nails. read more

Beauty A La Mode - Hair Salons Near Me - Livermore, California

I have been going to Monique for a pedicure for 10+ years that should say it all. She does a fantastic and professional job. And my feet always feel great afterwards . read more

Clean location, friendly employees, fair pricing and they did a great job! What more can one ask for?

Literally the BEST nail salon experience EVER. So relaxing, the staff is so friendly. The shop is homey, no busy waiting area. Chin (i hope i spelled that right) did my gel fill and pedicure. She took her time, talked to me, and made my acrylic THIN. Like, my fake nails scratch like real natural nails. I wish i could take her back to Sacramento! So awesome. Love her work. Please come here. You won't regret it! read more

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Took my girlfriend to get her nails done. And decided to get a pedicure. Absolutely love this place. My girlfriend loves her nails! Monique gives amazing foot massages! read more

I have been going to Beauty a la Mode for 17 years for both silk nail fills and pedicures. I even go there every time I'm in California. I live in Colorado now. They are friendly. They are on time! The shop is very clean. And the work they do is excellent. I highly recommend you giving them a try. You'll love them too! Carey S. read more

Great salon!! Workers were very sweet and my nails looked great for prom . The shop was very nice and clean. Definitely coming back!!

I love this salon! Anh, Hanna and Kari are the best. From day one of going to this salon it has been so enjoyable. Anh and Hanna are always so welcoming and friendly. I walk in to make my appts and I'm booked either that day or the next day. It's convenient since they are in the same building as my work. So happy I have found a nail salon so close to home and with such great service. Thanks Ladies! read more

I only came here 'cause it was owned by my mom's fiancee's friend.. But I already know I won't be coming back here ever again. But I would like to say the one star is for how friendly the workers were. :] Anyways, I got a pedicure & acrylic manicure. The pedicure I could've done myself.. Actually it LOOKS like I did it myself.. -_____-; The acrylics looked horrible. I have pretty small hands & when she put the fake tips on they looked really big. So I asked her to shave the sides a little to make it look more natural. She did a litttle bit & then said with satisfaction, "Look so natural, huh?!" I have a soft heart & therefore couldn't say no. XP Afterwords my nails were really sore, which was weird 'cause when I got them done before, they weren't sore at all. Not only that, but they started to come off after the first few days. My mom got the same thing as me & I think the total was about 120$. So that's about 60$ for each of us.. Which is 60$ too much. :P Another reason why I won't be coming here is because I live in San Lorenzo. &What I had done is certainly not worth the commute especially since I know of a better place that's only a few miles away from my house.. read more

I was looking for a place that's clean and sanitary and has nice people, this is the place! So happy I found it. Highly recommend.

Monique is the absolute BEST. She is always available, always listens to your needs and always beyond kind. I've never been so satisfied with my nail tech. If you visit you have to ask for Monique, you won't regret it! read more

Beauty A La Mode is the best nail salon I have ever been to. Oanh is the best and always does such a meticulous job. They offer silk and acrylic, but their silk is so much better for your nails and they do such a good job of it here. Her massages are the best and the pedicures and manicures are definitely worth the time and money you spend there. It's such a quaint and cute shop and has such a nice feel to it. Oanh is like a mom to everyone there and is the nicest person you'll ever meet. I would highly recommend this salon to everyone looking for a fabulous manicure or pedicure. I'm a regular here and will never go anywhere else! They're great! read more

I don't often get my nails done but going here made me want to do it all the time. This is hands down the best experience I've ever had at a nail salon. The biggest reason I chose this salon was reviews saying they made acrylic nails thin. They did not disappoint. My nails look great but more than that the atmosphere was so welcoming! I felt like I just walked into a hangout with close friends. I will definitely be going back next time I get my nails done. read more

My first time at this nail salon and I walked in on an early sat morning. Didn't have to wait and was able to get on a chair right away for a mani/pedi. Monique took care of my feet while Jennifer gave me a mani. The chair was so comfy and had a massage feature so got a back massage in the process. For my pedi, Monique used a scrub on my legs and feet plus a massage. I also got a hand and arm massage from Jennifer. My service did not feel rushed and it felt so good to be pampered. On top of that, my polish looked so good! I highly recommend and will be back to get my nails done there again. One of the best nail service I've had in a long time. Next time, I'll make an appt...they have a lot of regular customers which says a lot about them! read more

I love this place! They are so nice and treat you like family. They are very clean and accommodating! I highly recommend them!

The owner and the nail technician were very nice and went out of their way to accomodate my requests for a nail design. However, I noticed that she pulled her equipment out of a box and I asked - do you santize it after each client? She said no. They also have a weird way to take off gel - she scratched it off with her own nail - no metal tool or nothing. They say it's better for the nail that way, but I doubt the safety of this practice. Also, for a gel manicure, I prefer to cover my hands with gloves to protect my hands from aging under the UV light. This salon does not provide such gloves at all. Finally, their gel manicure started seriously falling off after about 10 days. I had major chipping, which says something about the quality of the base and top coat. When I tried to get it fixed on Sunday, I found they aren't open that day. Not very convenient... Overall, the mani and pedi were cheaper than at my previous salon in the city, but the quality and their questionable sanitation practices makes me not return. And, I need a salon that is open on Sundays. read more

Best pedicure I have ever received! Hands down! Customer service is what they do best! Kari did my feet and was awesome! Can't wait to go back, and will tell my girls about this place as well! read more

I have come here many many times over the years. I am always pleased. I usually call last minute and they do their best to accommodate me. I have been to almost all the other options in Livermore & hands down I prefer Anh and her team. The salon is clean and the team here is so friendly. If I need a mani/pedi I always prefer to come here. read more