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    Caroline Nails Studio

    4.8 (38 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Services - Caroline Nails Studio

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Louisa B.

    Caroline gave me the most precise pedicure I've ever had! She's super detailed. She's also really fun to chat with. She is the only one doing nails at a place called Regina Salon in Richmond, so might not be perfect if you are going with a friend, but if you just need to get your toe nails to look happy she's perfect. highly recommend!

    Dianne M.

    My nails went from busted and boring to beautiful and ballin' thanks to Caroline. She really cared about doing things the way I wanted and asked me about things along the way. Caroline was very patient with all of my requests for crazy nails and we chatted much of the time away. Her prices are very reasonable and she doesn't rush (I made an appointment). I'll definitely be back!

    Nadya L.

    I've had my nails done before by Caroline and she never disappoints me! I was really happy I was able to find her again because she is very precise on making sure your nails are looking lovely. She actually puts in care as well. Make sure you call ahead to book your appointment. Caroline is so worth it.

    Tracee M.

    First time trying Caroline; my nails and cuticles were weak and bad shape but she fixed them nice by leaving natural. I scheduled a gel color manicure but the condition of my nails were not good and Caroline encouraged me not tipi do the service which would have been more money for her. I appreciated she cared more about my nail health over the bottom line. I've been places where they would have done the gel and let my nails get more damaged. She gave me her full attention.

    Maria Q.

    I totally recommend this place. Caroline is very patient and passionate of her work she did an amazing job on my nails!

    Angelica G.

    Thank you so much to Caroline for doing an awesome job on my nails. It was easy to find and there is a lot of parking. I just moved to the Bay Area and am picky about who I let do my nails but I will definitely be going to her from now on! Affordable but great quality. She is also very nice & friendly and will conversate with you :) the other woman working with her, Christina, she was also very nice & helped with my nails. Thank you ladies!

    1 week later, still so shiny!! And no chips!!
    Yuni G.

    I have been going to Caroline on and off for about 4 years. By far she's the best nail.tech, my mani stays on for 10 to 12 days, other places only last about 3 days I don't know what they do wrong but Caroline always nails it literally will keep going back to her for sure!

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    Kaitlyn M.

    Caroline is seriously the best. My nails stay *perfect* until my next appointment. High attention to detail, funny, and I will continue to come back.

    Aleksandra K.

    Caroline is professional on what she is doing. Even my nails is so short and small, she did it Thank you Caroline See you next time!

    Bedazzled nails for a friends wedding! She freestyled them!
    Jan P.

    I don't even want to write a review, but I have too! Words cannot explain how GREAT she is! She's the best kept secret in Richmond! I'am now currently living in Las Vegas, but I travel often back to the Bay Area just for her! Worth the trip & worth the trouble! She's friendly, patient, & very precise on her work. Takes her time cutting your nails, shaping/filing them down, etc just to make sure everything is perfect. Previous nail shops that I've been too made my nails look too thick with acrylic & sometimes nail polish would come out lumpy/thick or uneven! =( Caroline does them thin & polishes evenly! I recommend anyone reading this to give her a shot! She's worth every dollar & tip! You can book her in advance by calling or text messaging is what I usually do. She's amazing & is top of the line in my eyes! I will always be a returning customer! Thank you Caroline for everything! See below on the nails she's done in the past for me and many more to come!

    Pink coffin nails with Gold flakes
    Andrea R.

    This was my first time coiming here and I loved the service I got. My nail and I are best friends...Lol...I love to get them done...Caroline took her time to work on my nails and assured I was getting what i asked for....I had someone do coffin nails that she had to fix she didnt like that but she did it and she did it with a smile to make sure i no longer had jacked up nails.

    Taylor D.

    Got a fill she reshaped my nails perfectly. Lovely conversation very funny girl ! Comfortable environment good parking and she nailed it

    Gel nails, Color 489 by Tina
    Dianna S.

    Just so happy with Tina's work. The service at Regina's Salon is excellent. They made me feel at ease with being a bit particular with how I wanted my nails to look. Not only did they take their time to make them look as I wanted, the end result makes me feel so pretty and they picked up my spirits. The receptionist was kind enough to let me borrow her charger as my phone had run out of battery and I wanted to show Tina a picture of what I was looking for. It's service above and beyond they didn't have to do that at all. Go try them out!

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    She does a great job. Calm and respectful. Takes her time and never rushes. She is a vibe

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    9 years ago

    Love her! She's super nice and she did an amazing job with my nails

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    9 years ago

    First time and had a wonderful experience. Caroline did an awesome job on my nails. Will be coming back! Thanks love my natural look nails.

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    12 years ago

    I love this salon. Guadalupe does a great job. Her shampoos are soooo relaxing. I highly recommend.

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    My daughter and I, we both love Guadalupe she is so gentle,welcoming and patient

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    Ask the Community - Caroline Nails Studio

    Do you accept apple pay?

    Yes

    Do you have abalone shells?

    Not much color

    Do you use the pedicure disposable liner when you do pedicures?

    Yes. But for your information that liner will not help to protect you from infection if the nails salon don’t try to do right on sanitation, the jet will not cover by liner. And infection mostly come from not clean and sanitary of that jet, germ can… 

    Do you have dip power?

    Nope

    Is there a page or something i can send you a picture of a set of nails to see if you guys can do them i need them by Wednesday?

    Text to 510-316-3893. Wednesday is the day I close every week

    Do you guys have glow in the dark acrylic powder?

    Yes but not much

    Do they do glow in the dark dip powder nails?

    No dip powder. Only acrylic powder

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