They are the best in the neighborhood! They may not look fancy but your nails will. I have been going to them for years and they also do cat eye and color changing nails. read more

Center Nails - Coral colored gel manicure with nail design on ring finger - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walked in and was able to seen right away. Basical Mani/Pedi only $40 total plus I tipped $10. I felt the nail techs understood what I wanted. Didn't feel rushed. Beautiful sunny day in the mission. Mindy and Menti were terrific. read more

Center Nails - My own base and top coat and their opi sheer pink color. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love these guys/gals! Can accomplish any request I have beautifully. Great prices, beautiful work . Happy Pride 2022 read more

Center Nails - My pride - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've have been here a few times now. It's very clean and Bella did a great job with my Dip manicure. We will be back again.

Excellent with acrylic nails. The coffin nails I got with a medium/long length was $27 not including tip. It was exactly what I wanted , was a bit worried with the other reviews but i left super happy with this set and I will definitely be coming back. this will be my new go to place. read more

Center Nails - So pretty. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I get my nails done every other week, sometimes every week if I'm a bad girl and scratch (mess) them up. Or maybe I'm good and need to be pampered. ;) Although I rotate through my two favorite nail shops, Ben is my favorite nail guy at Center Nails. He knows me. I'm the gel sparkle tip, square round and a little narrow. That means nothing to most people, but to me - it means getting your nails done right. Plus it's inexpensive, you can afford the $20 Mani Pedi. Go ahead and spoil yourself. If you must. I get fancy, glitter and sparkletastic even but never ever painted my nails black before. I didn't think I'd like them, but they are pretty hawt. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XBwqlGdnLjCdSAYrEjIcnA&userid=Lu8y2ayxVlAzuJEVfVcH4w read more

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I went to Ben until i left SF this July. I have only ever found one other place that does as natural and durable a job and they are in Beverly Hills. Tip this man!! That said. This salon is for ACRYLICS not natural nails. Good pedicures too. read more

Center Nails - Before and after polish. Thin and perfect. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Got my nails done here today for $35 and I love the way they turned Out. Acrylics start at $20, but 35 is reasonable considering that I got 2 holographic nails In addition to the other long red acrylic nails. He used gel on my nails as well (without me asking for it!) which is really convenient because it made the nails dry fast and I was in and out in no time. read more

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DO NOT COME HERE! I went in for a manicure and pedicure. Place was very unhygienic. Tools are not sanitized! I didn't realize this until after the nail tech had ripped off a chunk of skin from my big toe and made me bleed profusely. Then she wanted me to soak it in the dirty water! I told her that it was not a good idea and that it needed to be rinsed with clean water and I needed Neosporin. She said yes, and started pouring saline from an already opened single use vial. Then the other tech came over and I told her that I needed the ointment instead and she finally brought some. Then the first tech used the cotton swab and applied the ointment on my 3rd toe, which she had also made bleed and then applied the dirty cotton swab on my big toe! I told her that this was not ok and she laughed. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. read more

I love them. Ive been going to center nails for yearrsss and they never let me down.. read more

Center Nails - Acrylic overlay, so neat and natural looking - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really happy with my mani and pedi. So glad they are open now, with safety protocols for pandemic. Thank you!! read more

Center Nails - Gel manicure. Great as usual. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best gel manicure I have ever received. Thank you so much. Employees were very attentive to every detail. read more

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It's dirty inside and they keep the door open so all the smells of good old Mission come flowing in including a lot of flies. It didn't feel like a relaxing mani pedi experience at all! A mani pedi is only $25, acrylics $20, but weirdly a gel mani is $20 even though IMO it's a lot quicker and easier than both of them?? They were really nice but i just wouldn't go again cause of how meh it felt inside. read more

The massage chairs have a setting that thumps your nether regions. Slide a little forward: anal awakening. Slide a little back: perineum pulsations Slide even further back: vulvar vibrations. ...Oh yeah and something about nail polish. read more

Center Nails - See that dot under the ass? That's what I like to call a "Full Service Massage." - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of those places I keep returning to only because of the price point. Speaking of, they recently increased their prices. $22 for a mani/pedi now which is still not bad! Walked to Humphry Slocombe today for some ice cream but they weren't open yet. Ended up dragging my mother into the nail salon and convincing her to get a mani/pedi with me since she rarely gets them. This place is forever packed but when we arrived there this morning there was perfectly two seats sat the pedi area. Everyone after us had a 30 minute wait though. This place is really hit or miss depending on who you get. I tried acrylics for the first time last year and got Henry. Super thick acrylics and every single one started to lift within days. One day I woke up and my pinky nail had fallen off and when I went to get it replaced, he charged me for it. Homph. He also recognized me and hurried me to his station even though I did not want him. The two older ladies doing our pedis today were really nice though. A guy with glasses ended up finishing the job and painting my nails. Polish everywhere. Not clean at all. Kids everywhere today. Food everywhere. People constantly shuffling in and out. This place is NOT relaxing at all. Come here for a no frills mani/pedi and you should be good. Don't expect anything else. They don't give you those disposable flip flops unless you ask. They definitely do not sterilize their tools here but I always get my nails done in Shanghai and they don't either. They do use plastic sheets to line their pedi baths with though which is nice. Massage is hardly a massage. If you're a guy they won't buff your nails after unless you ask them. Maybe I will try Sandy's across the street one day. Sigh....old habits die hard. read more

The people were friendly enough and my pedicure turned out okay. However, my manicure is was falling apart before I even left the salon. I decided to get a french manicure with the gel polish that is supposed to last up to 21 days. The girl doing my manicure somehow got bumps in the polish so it's not smooth on a couple fingers. By the end of the day the polish on my left hand was already starting to crack and show lines through the white tips. It has been less than 10 days since my manicure and it's already chipping off of a couple of my nails. I won't go here again. read more

Great customer service! Excellent prices for the quality of nails! Did I mention they aren't pushy like any other nail shop! Would definitely recommend and make my go to location. read more

Center Nails - Regular glitter nail polish - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ok so I can't decide where to take my niece and daughter for my niece's birthday treat..she wanted Sandy's but they had pretty bad reviews...well I'm not happy with my pick either. I brought them for a full acrylic set for my niece and a mani for my daughter... Well for starters the guy glued all the nails on he noticed the index nail was crooked and took off the nail, then he glued on the second nail and it was crooked and he pulled at it hurting my niece and then realizing he forgot to put acetone on it. The price for my niece was $16 and in the end they charged me $23 for her full set after changing the price on me twice... My daughter's mani was a joke...I do better than that...the edges weren't polished in, had air bubbles and her nails were crooked even after the lady used a file after using the almost broken nail clipper.. I WILL NOT BE COMING BACK!!! Next time I'll just take them to my regular spot in Antioch read more

Center Nails - Notice the red under my daughter's pinky, raw skin..and her nails were cut too short..not a nice mani..boo..2 stars - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

one of the best nail salons in 24th st. I was a bit skeptical at first but my first set was real nice I had to come back. They don't over charge or make you wait for a long time. Ask for ben he knows what he is doing & will give you what you want. For a long set I usually pay $65. I also get my eyebrows done here and I love itt. Def recommend to go here. read more

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Its def gotten to be a very long wait and poor customer service. Go early it gets really dirty and waits are hours long.

Great Ombre Powder nails done by Ben (the short skinny guy) please remember that both gentlemen go by Ben .. lol read more

Center Nails - Ben is the best!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Center Nail has been in my regular rotation of nail shops for about two years now. I was almost the point of "I need a mani/pedi before my digits fall off", so I headed down to Center Nail, roomie in tow. One again, they offered great service and skillful technicians. My roommate, who had his first pedicure, replied after he was finished he said, "Wow, my feet feel like silk!" Another satisfied customer :) Center Nail is not your uptight nail salon, but it is also not a trashy place to be getting waxed, painted, and otherwise beautified at. They offer a good mix of great prices and welcoming atmosphere (and some really funny pictures of cats on the walls if you look close enough!). read more

Center Nails - Cat with freshly manicured hand.... - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So I went into Center Nails on February 10th to get my nails done for Valentine's Day. I made an appointment for a Gel Full set and a pedicure. The pedicure was fine, minus the ingrown toe nail I started to get a week later . At least the woman doing my toes was sweet and had a good work mentality. Once my toes were done they asked me to sit in the chair to do my full set. The man that was supposed to do my nails had a horrible attitude. He asked me what shape I wanted so I told him. He thought I wanted a shape that I didn't so I tried to explain what I wanted. As did his coworker. He got so mad for whatever reason and had me move to another nail tech. Once that happened I asked them if he didn't know how to do the shape?.. They all said he's the best nail tech there and that he was just "hungry" two minutes later he calls the next young woman and starts doing her gel full set! Then the BOY (I say boy because that's what he acts like) doing my nails begins to be ruff with my nails to the point that I had two cuts on my fingers from his nail file by the time I left. When I went to give him his tip (even though he DIDNT deserve one) he went to the back to hide. This place is so unprofessional and not to mention they SUCK at doing nails. My nails were completely ruined by Valentine's Day! If you're planning on getting your nails done I would STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO NOT GO TO THIS HORRIBLE NAIL SHOP! I'll never step foot into this business again. Rude people that don't even know how to do their jobs nor say thank you. Go to Sandys ladies. They're a block up and across the street if you don't know. They are respectful and very nice in there. And the Nails last the way they're supposed to. read more

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This used to be my go-to place, and I did get one amazing gel manicure here. So I went out of my way to come back, and I'm so sorry I did. My cuticle are DESTROYED and the guy got GEL polish all over my cuticles. It looks like a ten-year-old using their left hand while blindfolded painted my nails. And I leave for a trip in 2 days, with no time to fix it. TRULY HORRIBLE. read more

I went to Center Nails today and I am extremely disappointed. Not only did the workers take their masks off during my appointment, minutes after I left the shop and they said my nails were dry, my polish smeared off. The colors were nice and it was affordable but if you want an acrylic job I would not recommend this shop. read more

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DON'T GO HERE. Aside from the establishment being super dirty, the nail tech was rude and rushed the manicure. My nails are uneven and my cuticles are bleeding. read more

We came here on Friday to get our nails done for graduation and it's Monday and there already peeling of. The gel work they did on my nail is very poor for the 50$ we had to pay for them! Aside of the sloppy finish they did that day on the rest of our nails. They left nail polish on the sides of the other people nails I came with. They also cut my finger while they were putting the nails on. Horrible experience! Do not recommend even if it's your last resort!!! They over price everything and it's very sloppy work!! read more

Center Nails - The nail peeling from the top. Most of the nails are like this. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

My acrylics always lift around the edges just a few days after full set/fill in. Did not last. I think that they use cheap material.

Go to this salon at your own risk. On the onset it appears like they are doing everything right- but don't be fooled! I have fungus on my two large toes and have been to two doctors . Besides the expense of medications and the possible danger to my liver I have to endure this pain and discoloring for a long time. STAY AWAY FROM THIS SALON!!!!! read more

They didn't even pay attention when doing my nails, all they did was be on they're phones online shopping while doing my nails. Because they're werent paying attention they had to reapply my nails more the twice. Didn't bother to clean off the glue before reapplying. My acrylic nails look fat and lumpy. read more

Worst manucure I had in a long time. They removed my gel really poorly (I still see some marks under my new regular mani), they never talked to me except to ask me to pay before hands (if it was after I wouldn't have tipped), they did a really poor mani, with a single coat of nail polish and some dirt everywhere! I'm gonna probably remove the nail polish to do it on my own... I just lost 30min of my time and $18! Avoid if you can read more

Love this place been coming here for maybe as long as they been open. Never been disappointed with their service. I'm very picky with my nails and love that they already know what I want. I love Ben and Mindy's art work they do on my nails. read more

Center Nails - I love this place been coming here for years. Never have I been disappointed of their service. They know what I like already. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You come here to GET YOUR NAILS DONE (mani/pedi) for $20. Nothing else. Quick summary: -The ladies + men are chit chatting in vietnamese the entire time. Probably here and there about you. And maybe the ugly state of your nails. - Don't expect any special treatments, no tea, water, nada - There are about 8 people working and they try to get you in and out as quickly as possible... - Grossest thing were the small bugs flying around...they flew around my hand while she was cutting my cuticles. UGH - I had to remember..$20..it's only $20 - Some of them are more skilled than others, it's definitely worth going to simply to get your nails done, no massage, nada. Cuticles trimmed and nails painted, now get out. read more

I wish I could give no stars. I was just about to sit down when the guy who was going to do my nails had a coughing fit and did not cover his mouth. Then he wiped his runny nose with his hand and picked up an emery board. I asked him if he was going to wash his hands and he just grabbed my hand and tried to start filing. I took my stuff and got the heck out. Gross. read more

I wouldn't go as far as to give this place 5 stars (ok service, not amazing) but everything else was pretty sweet. Like other yelpers have written, place is clean and not busy so on a Saturday afternoon we were happy to walk in and not wait for long before being taken care of. The price is insane. I still can't get over the fact that I only paid $7 for my mani! They did a great job and I'm very happy with the result. If you're looking to do both, the mani/pedi combo is also very pocket friendly (and includes massage) for only $20. read more

To find a new nail place that pleases your eyes, your hygiene insistence & your wallet all in the same place can be quite the challenge in any SF neighborhood. The man who did my nails today was very fast yet efficient, listened to how I like my nails: he was NOT sloppy as sometimes nail techs can be. He took pride in his work and painted like a true artist. He didn't yak in Vietnamese as much as the rest. I'd count myself in every couple weeks at random hours when they're not slammed (which is the weekends I understand) And Ms. T, if you're reading this - thanks for the referral ;) and yes, this place is crazy cheap but let's be honest ladies and the few gents that go here... you do get what you pay for sometimes. The staff will still be conversing in Vietnamese and pay you little mind, even pretend to conveniently not understand you, nobody will really give a shit about sticking to a so-called appointment time yet your nails will look nice and you're not set back much. Thus a 3. a C+ or something like that. read more

To have nail polish or to go without, that is one of the questions I regularly ask myself. I feel very natural and of-the-earth without, which is a great feeling, yes. BUUUT I feel fancy, sophisticated, and girly with a gel mani and a clean pedi! Center Nails has become my go-to every three or so weeks, depending on how well I take care of my hands and feet. The staff is friendly and accommodating, the shop is clean, and the price is right!! $25 for fresh gels? Uh yes please. They have really cheap waxing service also. Word the wise, I'm not going to blow smoke up your booty here, I must tell you it's not the most relaxing atmosphere I've experienced; it's in the Mission so there's a cast of characters walking by, one time a couple girls with no manners came barging in, giving the shop owners grief over not doing eyelashes anymore. Uhh go away I'm trying to enjoy my chair massage. Anyhow, if you're looking for fast, cheap service, I highly recommend Center. If you want something relaxing but more pricey, Fairlyland Spa on Polk is pretty legit. Happy mani/pedi'ing!! read more

Center nails offers convenience, price, and efficiency, but not much else. I needed shellac removed from my nails, so I walked over on my lunch break. Center Nails is pretty bare bones in terms of decor, but it was really busy, even on a Monday at noon. There must have been about 8 nail techs working, and I got taken care of right away. I was happy to get my polish removed for $8 in 15 minutes, but I later realized that it all hadn't been removed. I was picking polish off for days. My coworker says she has had good results with manicures and pedicures there, so I'll likely give them another shot when I want a cheap manicure sometime, but it certainly won't be my first choice for nail salons overall. read more

You get what you pay for, my friend and I thought - How bad could it be? I had a pedicure for $18 and it was pretty bad! The second star is because they had a decent massage chair and didn't cut off any toes, but it was not for lack of trying. The technician was clearly trying to do a good and thorough job, but she continually cut my cuticles, filed my nails down to the skin, and my big toes are bleeding the day after! This work is not her calling - I would never go here again. I think the only reason this place is three stars is probably Henry, since reading the reviews more carefully today, it sounds like if you dare to venture here, you should ask for him. read more

I've been going here for about 8months and always leave satisfied. I go to Ben as I like the way he files and has the ability to do some designs with my gel manicure. The ladies are great too for something a little more simple, but nothing can beat Ben's talent or the affordable pricing for gel! I've definitely paid $50+ for what Ben has done and they haven't even lasted the 3 weeks when Ben does it. Definitely try it out, but don't expect much in terms of atmosphere, it's your basic nail salon - a hidden gem! read more

Center Nails - Gel Nail with design by Ben - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California