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    Berkeley Pinkies

    4.3 (202 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Manicure and pedicure

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    Gel-x, short almond
    Sara P.

    I walked in on a weekend afternoon and asked about builder gel and gel-x, [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gigi recommended I get gel-x since my natural nails are really short.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My nails came out so beautiful and they're exactly what I asked for. 10/10 recommend!

    Scars from eyebrow waxing
    P A.

    Tried this place after walking by a few times - the worst decision I could have made! I went in for a simple eyebrow waxing. I knew something wasn't right when the tech had me lay down? The roughness of the wax was felt a few hours after. There were scab marks under my eyebrow and between my eyelid?? It burned so bad when I washed my face and even more when I put Vaseline on them to soothe the pain. Do not go here for eyebrow waxing!

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Awful! I went back twice and the second time was even worse than the first.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My color was supposed to be matching. Everything chipped within a day. The shaved my nails down so thin SIX of my nails broke within the first three days. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not to mention rude and takes way too long to do the service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Two hours for a mani pedi is ridiculous. Especially when you mess up SO BAD.

    Dip manicure
    Andrea R.

    I recently moved to the area and have been looking for a trusty nail salon. I decided to try Pinkies because it looked clean and the Yelp reviews were overall positive. I'm happy I tried it! I booked an appointment day-of and requested a dip manicure. As soon as I arrived, Tom greeted me and directed me to the selection of colors so I could choose the one I wanted while he finished up with the client he was working on. After about 15 minutes, it was my turn. Tom gave me a complimentary mimosa (a very heavy pour!) and chatted with me about life while he did my nails. The whole process was quick, but thorough. Tom was sweet and friendly; he loves to joke around! While I was there, a few people came in who seemed to be regulars. It was clear they knew Tom well and had been to Pinkies many times. I was happy to see that people trust Tom's work! I'm very happy with the results of my manicure. Tom understood exactly what I wanted in terms of the nail shape, and he delivered. My dip manicure came out to be $55 including removal of my previous nail color. It seemed like the pricing situation wasn't very intuitive; Tom mentioned it depends on various factors, including nail length, so I'd be interested to see what price I'm quoted next time. Overall, I'm very happy with Pinkies and will be returning!

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gigi is amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can bring in any reference photo for complicated nail designs and she always delivers! Amazing, best nail tech for designs

    Gel overlay with a tip
    Haley B.

    Oh my God, Gigi did SO GOOD!!!! She got me in same day, was super friendly, and it came out literally exactly the way I wanted. Everything from the color to the shape to the design was executed flawlessly. Highly highly recommend.

    Basic manicure

    Definitely a 5 stars! I love the reshape and the color is perfect! I was surprised how they removed and redo the whole thing after they think it's not perfect enough, even though all ten nails are done and they could just let me pay and go (Cuz even I thought it was perfect, wasn't thinking need a redo). I didn't feel any pain during the removal process too. Will definitely come back again!

    Stiletto gel nails on my natural nails. It's with builder to make it last longer
    Elaine W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love how friendly the staff is and how skilled Gigi is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She remembers me coming into her store even though I've only been a few times with my friend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely make this a regular nail spot and continue to explore other nail designs Gigi can do for me! (:

    coffin french tip

    they are amazing at french tips and they're super quick! i was out of that chair after a mani pedi in about 1.5 hrs. the retention was around 3 weeks, i had to go back

    Pretty cool, right!!!!???
    Karen L.

    Omg!!! Amazing!!! Gigi did a killer job on my nails!!! I feel bad I didn't get the name of the sweet lady who did my pedicure but she also did amazingly!!! Gigi is quite a talent ! She did exactly what I asked for and

    Dipped nails
    Sanna A.

    First off, this place is in a corner, sometimes it's hard to spot. It's a small pace with a few ppl that can get their nails done at a time. I will recommend this place as the first time I went my dip nails were amazing. They lasted 7 weeks and she did such a great job. The second time I went. My dip nails kept getting caught in my hair and it was really irritating me and I couldn't stand it anymore I had to go to another salon to remove and redo a week later I wasn't in town for them to redo them themselves so I will give them the benefit of doubt and come back to do my nails again next time. I'd recommend LiN. She was amazing.

    Indoors
    Wesley L.

    Friend came in for a pedicure and I decided to join her. A nice small salon with friendly staff and relaxing amenities (water bottle, massage chairs, a place for your friends to sit) They offer all the usual services at a rate affordable to the local college students & Berkeley residents. A place without too many frills so they can focus on getting the job done Would recommend

    White gel x full set almond shape

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    Love love love Tom! He's the best fast and reliable very accommodating nails turned out real nice

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    Great customer service from everyone in the salon! My manicure and pedicure were great, I will absolutely be back!

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    10/10!! Pedicure was amazing! Impressed with this location. Owner was kind and very personable. Loved the massage chairs and service.

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    Love this place. Staff is so kind and attentive. Recieved great service and lovely pedicure with very clean and new facility my new

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    Ask the Community - Berkeley Pinkies

    Hello, Pinkies! What is the difference between the basic pedicure and the deluxe pedicure?

    The deluxe cost more and they give you a scented soak, scrub, exfoliation, and massage with lotion and hot towel wrap. (:

    How much does gel with design cost?

    Gel medicure 40$ Design 6$ for 2 finger Come of text me Show me the design ! I will give you the… 

    How much is an acrylic set?

    Acrylic set 60$ and up ! Thank you

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    Review Highlights - Berkeley Pinkies

    Tom gave me a complimentary mimosa (a very heavy pour!) and chatted with me about life while he did my nails.

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    4.1
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    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.

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    Polished Nail Spa

    4.2
    (373 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Love this place- my nails always come out clean, beautifully shaped and designed. The salon…read moreexperience was relaxing and their nail techs professionalism makes every appointment enjoyable. Highly recommended

    Stopped in here since my nails were damaged and I had a bit over an hour to kill. I asked if they…read moredo walk in, and they said yes, but I'll have to wait about 5 mins while they were finishing up. Sure, no problem. They asked what I wanted, and I mentioned a gel polish, with some length extension, and they said OK. They didn't do the typical Gel X that actually stays on my nails longer than few weeks, but that's alright. I was down to try something new to get some good looking nails. I was called up and the person said they can give me a gel manicure, round shape, cannot add length. It was the quickest manicure ever - not even 30 mins! Not sure if the gel cured properly since it all lifted within a couple days. Appreciated the time, but they should have let me know they had other customers to attend to, notably those that came in a bit after me with appointments. I think I was super rushed because of that, and the quality suffered for it. I'm not too bummed just because it wasn't overly expensive and I didn't look this place up beforehand, but can see how someone can just one star this place after seeing photos here and there experience I had since it didn't quite match up. Prob also depends on which tech you get as well, but for now, I'll def stick to my usual nail salon and gel x applications.

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    4.6
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    1.1 mi

    I'm LOYAL to Trinh and have been going to her every 4 weeks for the last 3 years. After shopping…read morearound different nail salons for about a year I found Trinh. She always takes her time and is never rushing you out of the chair because she works by appointment only. You can bring any design to her and she'll kill it. She's also really efficient so I'm in and out within 1.5 hours. I've had a few pedicures too and it's always a pleasant experience. Highly recommend!!

    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.

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    The Nail Suite

    4.5
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    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!

    Amy did a fantastic job on my nails. I have short, wide nail beds and really flimsy, weak, bendy…read morenails. So it's not easy to make them look cute lol! But she did. I don't like getting fake tips anymore or gel x just because due to the way my nails bend, I always end up hitting them on something and hurting my finger, or they start to come off and become a total nuisance. To all you ladies with beautiful nail beds, I envy you! Anyways, she was able to optimize the shape of my nails for their length so that they are comfortable and cute. And the gel is on there securely. See photos. Definitely recommend this nail salon. It's also very clean, and the employees are great. Thanks!

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    Le Petit Nail Spa

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    4.3
    (201 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    It is a more pricier than most places, but I come here to pamper myself…read more Yes the recliner chairs and bowls are a controversial choice, but I do actually prefer these because it's easier to sanitize, even if a salon is using a massage chair and plastic wrap. I don't really use the massage chair at pedicures. The homemade scrubs they do are what really brings it home. Most places don't really do that anymore, so it's one of the highlights, and reminds of Jaydn Taylor in Alameda back in the days. They are also detailed in what they do and the vibes are really relaxing. I just wish they had a Walnut Creek location, but we talked about how expensive rent was there and how they would need to make the prices higher there.

    I've been here twice with my friends and I think I owe the staff here a review by now. Le Petit…read moreNail Spa is located around Berkeley Hills, in a cute neighborhood. Both times, my friends didn't have issues looking for parking, so this is a plus. The first time we came, we had lunch around the area and asked if they can accommodate us. We stuck gold, when they said they have time for us after our brunch. I came back again this weekend, but we scheduled an appointment with them this time. Both times, the technician was ready for us and were very welcoming. The place is pretty clean and and relaxing, as I found it surprising that you aren't overpowered by the smell of nail polish. Huge bonus for that! My friends and I did all get a manicure and pedicure. Joy ended up being my technician and gave me some suggestions on what color nails I should do, since I wanted to match my outfit (if you know me you know me). Joy is actually a great tech, she's very patient and didn't rush the process. Joy sparked joy for me when she recommended the scrub. It wasn't just any scrub, it was a coffee scrub. I love the smell of coffee and this literally made my weekend. My feet felt so amazing afterwards and my nails looked so cute! My friends and I will definitely be back here the next time we in the area. And a special shoutout to Joy again for making my weekend perfect!

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