I was referred to this nail salon by someone at my local bank, and I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! From my very first visit, I had a wonderful experience, and I've continued coming back ever since. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and reliable nail technician for the long term, look no further. Lavender does an amazing job and truly takes pride in his work. My nails always look beautiful, and the attention to detail is exceptional. I also want to personally thank Lavender for his patience, kindness, and hard work. I know I can be a little particular at times, so I truly appreciate the care and effort he puts into making sure I'm happy with the results every time. Thank you, Lavender, for consistently providing outstanding service. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality nail care! read more

Always a good experience here. This place is just down the street from my house and there is always parking. I always make an appt so I don't end up waiting. Service here is stellar. I'm always satisfied with my nails. They are always down to try my ideas out. Baby blue chromed out and today we tried champagne cat-eye with gold French tips. The place is also clean with lots of cute options for your nails! read more

I had my first appointment here last week for a gel pedicure with French tip. I was expecting to pay $55 for a gel pedicure with French tip, but I was charged $75. When I asked why I was being overcharged, I was told the higher price was because I received a deluxe pedicure and a 15-minute massage. I was never asked if I wanted a 15-minute massage, and I didn't realize choosing a scent would be an additional charge, especially since this was my first visit. On their price list there was no option to add a 15 minute massage so how would I have known. The employee had just put the choices of scents out and asked which one I wanted. When I checked in, I only requested a classic pedicure. I really did enjoy the service, but I felt a bit taken advantage of with charges added that I did not request or knowingly approve. I wanted to share this to avoid this happening to others. read more

BT Nails And Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

My Recent Nail Salon Experience - Honest Review I wanted to share my experience to help others make informed decisions. The Good: The quality of their work is decent. The Not-So-Good: The pricing structure is problematic. While the regular service price is reasonable, any add-ons become extremely expensive. Today was particularly disappointing I brought my own nail stickers (my own design, my own materials), and they charged me $5 PER FINGER just to apply them. That's $50 for both hands! Their reasoning? "Because we applied them." My Recommendation: Look for nail salons that include designs and extras in their base price. There are better value options out there. I personally recommend Jade Nails on Sycamore Avenue - they offer more inclusive pricing.: If you're planning to bring your own materials or want any custom designs, be prepared for significant upcharges, or consider going elsewhere. I can't recommend this place just to put your own material because they charge just to put it on your nail. read more

BT Nails And Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

I've been coming to BT Nails for over a year and am always satisfied with the service. I get a fill or full set as well as a pedicure at every appointment. Van has been my nail tech from the very start and does different nail art designs every appointment and never disappoints I usually don't do reviews but just wanted to share the exceptional job she did with my nails read more

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Absolutely love this place. Jen is an absolute gem! I have been coming here since they first opened and they are always so welcoming. Jen always gets me right and she is open to any ideas that I have. She is detailed, kind, and so so sweet. read more

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Updating because it's still my go to nail salon! Now my mom goes here when her nail lady doesn't have availability! She loves it and even said the nail polish with gel builder doesn't chip as easy as her regular nail lady's. The attention to detail is perfection too! You won't be disappointed. read more

My lil one was having a low day so following her gymnastics I decided to schedule a mommy and baby girl pamper session to cheer her up. My lil girl loves to be pampered, more so massages so I booked an appointment at my husband's shop - our first time visiting. For my daughter, she received the Princess Mani Pedi ($35) with a 15 min added massage ($15). For myself, I received the Luxury Jelly Pedi ($80) with gel polish ($15). Van was amazing! She was very detailed and meticulous, which I so greatly appreciated. She removed polish from one toe due to a blemish - THANK YOU!!! - and ensured my cuticles were perfect without any cuts to my skin. The polish is smooth, cleanly covering the entirety of each toe. That may not sound like a big deal BUT IF you've ever had a pedi from hell then you get it. I will definitely request Van for all my pedi sessions. The massage chair at the pedi station was a beautiful bonus allowing for relaxation in the upper and mid parts of the body while my lower half was massaged and focused on by Van. Helen performed my daughter's pedi and massage. She was so gentle with my lil one, treated her like a big girl asking her what colors she wanted and if she was enjoying her massage. Helen even put painted designs on my daughter's fingers and toes - my baby girl was in awe and so pleased. I do not know the name of the young lady who greeted us at the door, who also performed my daughter's mani. She talked to my daughter, asked her questions about her nails and was genuinely kind overall - just as Helen and Van were too. My daughter enjoyed the massage chair following her session while waiting on me. She enjoyed the added massage time! The aesthetic of the shop is clean and contemporary. With register and check in station immediately to your left upon entering. Nails are performed at the front of the shop, pedi stations are behind a wall to the right of entering the shop. The restroom was spacious, clean and stocked well. My daughter and I were the only two in the shop initially until we neared the end of our sessions. I will most likely return with my lil one to have more mother daughter sessions here. The prices are reasonable and the work is great. read more

BT Nails And Spa - Princess mani pedi ($35) with added designs - my daughter picked her colors & was happy with the results - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

Summary: I always come here. Make sure you book an appointment if your favorite is popular. Service: Good. They are all friendly and approachable. They are all thorough. Others more thorough than others but all thorough and careful. however last time I came here, she got so happy and kept digging on the side of my big toe, so I was bleeding for. while and it hurt! She was very apologetic but I just wonder how much do they clean their tools (I mean tools for nails if you get acrylic are obviously not being cleaned). Casual but not cheap looking eh. I like it. I just hope they minimize their chit chatting so we can relax. read more

I was able to get an appointment in fairly quickly for a gel manicure. Jenny was very nice, friendly, and did a great job with my manicure! I liked that she used sterilized clippers as they came out of a sealed autoclave bag. Her station was also clean and tidy. read more

BT Nails And Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

Helen is always great and attentive. I get a mani/pedi and the quality of the service she provides is great. I try to relax in the spa chair but the last two times I was in the spa chair, one of the staff was talking loudly on the phone using speaker while working on a client. The staff then started speaking loudly to one another. I definitely was annoyed. I go to relax and have a peaceful service. The use of speaker phone is so inconsiderate of the clients. read more

Update: I've been coming here for a while now, and I have to say that everyone in the shop is always accommodating, sweet, and professional. The energy is welcoming, and the vibes are consistently good. But there's always that one or two artists who really get you, the ones who show up for you on the days you're feeling low or just need a little boost. For me, that's Jenny. Thank you, Jenny, for hearing me, seeing my vision, checking in with me, and reminding me I look great, even though it's your talent, creativity, and hard work that brought these beautiful nails to life. Check out my nude chrome giving champagne, oh so classy, clean, and everything I needed. read more

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Every single visit, Helen at BT Nails & Spa, works her magic! My manis & pedis are on point every time. The quality is great, always attention to detail and she puts up with my ever changing color choices Observing many of the nail Techs, it seems they all do wonderful work, with very happy clients. Appointments are easy to make online, prices comparable to any other shop and parking is no problem. My hands and feet always look forward to my monthly visits read more

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Best fill and pedicure ever. Friendly atmosphere and quiet and peaceful Clean and easy to communicate read more

Really good experience. I called in the morning to book an appointment that day. Showed up a couple hour later. Grabbed a coffee from Starbucks which is in the same parking lot. Upon arrival, I was asked to check in, waited a few minutes then sat at one of the chairs. The woman who set me up didn't really get the water hot enough but I waited patiently as I could see they were busy. Shortly later a man came over and changed the water temp to a perfectly warm foot soak. He did my pedicure while a woman took care of the manicure. Excellent foot massage, a great scrub and perfectly painted toes. I was very pleased with my results and the price is extremely reasonable. read more

Did they nail it? I'm very Luke warm on the final product even though I've been using this salon for months. The process was also quite painful to my cuticles and nail bed, and a very dirty UV lamp was used for my hands. Due to the decline in services I unfortunatly will not be going back, and I wouldn't recommend them. read more

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I am the type of lady who rarely gets her nails done by a nail tech. I am a nurse, so having short nails is ideal to avoid accidentally scratching or poking patients or having nails get in the way of doing procedures or charting. I go occasionally to get my nails done - trips and special occasions. So far the times I have gone to BT Nails and Spa was for trips and my last visit was for my destination wedding in Hawaii. I always schedule my appointments online via their website. I am taking a star off for the times that I had visit for a service when a nail tech gave me cuts on my toes and I bled a little and the sites stung. And for when a nail tech accidentally got one of their tools onto my finger (away from the nail) and caused some pain. And the couple of times I knew they were talking about me in their language (which is something that happens almost in every nail salon right?) which made me feel awkward and uncomfortable but I ignore it anyways. But other than that, I have had good visits! Staff is friendly when you walk in. A lot of them are so nice and make sure you are happy with the service. The place is clean and the music is good. There hasn't been any moments where I questioned how sanitized the place and their tools are. They do their best to accommodate their customers when it gets busy. And They accept walk-ins. My mom was able to come in to have her gel polished removed with no issues. I like that is is close to where I live that I can walk here if I wanted to. And if you are a first timer trying to figure out which nail tech to go to...definitely go to JENNY / JENNIFER. She has been great! And even if there are things she cannot replicate or do exactly as the picture you show her, she consults and confirms with you on other ways that you both can agree on. And she is friendly and is always smiling. read more

Nails by Van! Always my go to with nubby nails. The atmosphere here is very calm and serene. -Dani read more

BT Nails And Spa - 4 weeks later and held up pretty good. No chipping on either hand. - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

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I had my first appointment at BT Nails with Van! Van did a fabulous job and made sure that I got the vision I desired. This salon does builder gel and gel extend nails! I love the gel extend nails and Van knows what she's doing. She had fun with the colors and really made my nail look pop. I also got a regular nail polish pedicure that was so relaxing with the massage! All of the staff here are friendly, accommodating, and work together for the best outcomes for you. My partners just visited the salon a few days previously and told me to visit. They were so right! They also had Van and loved her work. Pro tip: they've got a 10% discount during the week hours! Save a little and get great care for your nails. read more

BT Nails And Spa - Van did gel xtend for me today full set with art work - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

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Jennifer is my go to for EVERY manicure because she makes my ideas become reality. She's a perfectionist like me and is super patient. Really cares about making sure you're happy with your nails BEFORE you cure them. read more

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I will now be a regular at this shop! I'm transitioning from years of an acrylic overlay over to structured manicures / builder gel, and not many places in the East Bay seem to offer it. Yelp had failed me with the shop I tried before this one, luckily the reviews were pretty spot-on for BT Nails. I decided to book an appointment with Van and she did an amazing job! She removed the bad builder gel set that I had on my nails then did her magic with a new one. Booking an appointment was super easy, I called a few days ahead of time and got on the books. In my opinion, they're transparent about pricing, it's available on their website and on a large sign when you walk in. As a safeguard I confirmed what the fee was for removal of the work that wasn't done by them when I booked the appointment. I appreciate how much Van seems to prioritize quality and nail health. She educated me on some of the factors that impact the quality of a builder gel set, many of which were ignored by the tech at the previous shop. She shaped my nails perfectly and the overlay looks so good / natural. Bonus points because she gave my cuticles some much needed extra attention. The environment was clean and the shop is pretty big. Parking is super easy, it's in a shopping center so there's plenty of spaces. read more

Obsessed is an understatement. These acrylics are flawlessly shaped and the design? Pure art. Sleek, bold, and impossible to ignore. I've gotten compliments nonstop. If you know, you know. Ask for Van or Helen if you want the most amazing nails. read more

BT Nails And Spa - Acrylic Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

Nice, but I was stating how I felt and the reason I wont come back because prices are kore reasonable for the same service elsewhere.

Van is the best she always nails it! She is very professional, and very creative. My nails grow so fast since I've been doing my nails with her, and they are very healthy too, I do a lot around the house and use my nails a lot and they never break 1000% recommend making an appt with her read more

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My new go to spot. I had been with my previous nail salon for the last 26 years and unfortunately had to find a new spot because it was too far from home. Found BT on Yelp and gave them a shot and I'm in loooovvvee :) Jenny does her thing with my nails. I show her a pic or tell her what I want and she delivers every single time. I am sure they all do amazing with nails but I've only ever had Jenny. They do great pedicures as well. This is my new home for my nails and toes! read more

Nails done by Van. She is very meticulous and friendly. My nails are always done right..

First time in this Spa! Mediocre experience, beside my hand getting wounded, uneven nail(simple round), vibe it's weird, not friendly atmosphere and they keep talking in their language. I came early and I specifically asked for only manicure said it twice via phone and still booked me for mani and pedicure. When I came and I said just only manicure- face changes abruptly. I left sooner than expected because my manicurists not knowing what his doing- made my hands worse, croaked and cuticle are deeper which is not good because it will become prone to infection and injury. One lady saw my hand and felt sorry for me and help the other manicurists to take care of my injured fingers. Hope this helped. I thought bringing new client will make me feel special but instead I was treated the worse. read more

Ask for Lavender for pedicure and fill. He is so meticulous. He takes time to make sure his work done well. read more

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Glow in the dark holiday nails by Jenifer... Always the best feeling after a fresh set of nails by Jenifer. She's super thorough and her artwork is always on point! read more

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Their nail design skills are decent... But I wouldn't recommend this place if you like gel extensions. I've been getting them done at another shop for about a year now. They always last such a long time. I tried to change it up because I wanted a specific design. Never again. One nail was broken within 2 days (from just washing my hair). Another one broke a couple days later (while putting on my shoe), and today, one just fell right off. Giving 3 stars because the nail design was actually really good. If you're not getting gel extensions, you should still check this place out. read more

I love that I can just go online and book my appointment. I get the gel builder with Helen which lasts forever. It's much stronger than acrylic. And I get gel pedicures with Bin. Everyone there is great, but Helen and Bin are my go to's. read more

Been coming here since they opened. Last two times I've had a pedicure appointment they asked me to first wait a few minutes, But this last time they asked if I would come back in an hour. This is after I had already had an appointment . Not cool BT! read more

Just got my nails and pedicure done. They look amazing! Thank you Jenni and Bin ( I hope I spelled it right) will definitely come back again! read more

Absolutely love coming here. My utmost gratitude to Jennifer for squeezing me in and making it super quick for my mani/pedi before q big day. Thank you so much to all of the staff and this incredible environment! read more

So the service was great! I was greeted and told to pick my color and they had a ton of colors and one in particular Chaun Legends brand which I cannot wait to try!! I appreciated The recommendations for which nails to get and I love the fact that Van, my technician, shout out to Van did a good job in coming up with some ideas to help my design come to life. I was thinking of only giving them four stars because I like my shape to be a little bit more precise, but I think that for the first time going to the shop, they did an amazing job and next time I'll make sure to voice ny wants because when she started putting on the tips i realized i didnt like the shape and Van kept checjing with me if it was okay and when i asked to change the tips she did so with no hesitation. Keep in mi d we were 3 nails in and she soaked them and started on the other nails. Great ccustomer service and I look forward to my next visit! read more

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Great service this is my fourth nail salon since moving to the Bay Area. I found this little gem and Van takes good care of both me and my husband's nail care needs. Most of the technicians are very friendly and do a great job. I highly recommend them and I always make an appointment. read more

She showed the picture of Alien nails and delivered, mine are white tips, French pink super short, bestie two different opinions, but great job Jenny and Van read more

BT Nails And Spa - My girlfriends nails, request: Alien theme for Birthday, thank you Jenny - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

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I got a regular pedicure by Helen and I love the way she really cleans and scrubs your feet and just does a great job! A regular pedicure with no special stuff was $40 so not too bad on pricing. Parking is good as well & easy to find. I will be booking again with Helen I love her work! read more

BT Nails And Spa - Dip powder nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Hercules, California

Cute new high tech & newly renovated nail spa! I was sad when this place closed down during covid but glad new ownership took over ! Helen is my girl ! I've been going to her for my manicure/pedicure needs for over 20 years now . I follow her everywhere she goes! She really is a gem & I'm glad this new spot got her because she truly is the best ! Always takes good care of me whenever I call. They've done a lovely job with this place . Very clean & friendly staff. I will be a life long customer! Ms J read more

I've known Hana for almost 10 years now and she's always been my go-to nail person. I've followed her from salon to salon because she's that good! I've brought my family and friends to enjoy her services because she's that good! I got married in 2022 and obviously couldn't bring myself and my bridal party anywhere else. Now she's opened up a new nail salon in Hercules which is even closer to me! So excited for her and her team. This space is beautiful, nice and open, the renovation is perfs! For our most recent visit in March 2024, we all did manicures and pedicures (some with gel and regular polish). I went with gel because I need my nails to last a long time. I had never tried chrome and was feeling adventurous, plus Hana can get me to try about anything and I'd trust her. I was a little nervous, but I loooooveddd the end result. It was giving "mother of dragons" lol. I also did the jelly pedicure. It adds the extra pampering for a much needed nail salon day with my ladies. I highly recommend Hana and this nail salon. Go check it out! read more

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