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    Charisma Salon

    4.4 (315 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Services - Charisma Salon

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    Nail fill-in

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    Hand nail fill-in

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Manicure

    If you care about actually caring for your cuticles, don't go! Left $85 bucks there and left like I could literally have done it myself, I even didn't do any color with the hope that they would spend more time actually doing your nails, but still less than bare minimum. Very disappointing!

    Result $75 ... it's not terrible but it's not great either.

    While I don't think the service was necessarily bad, their advertising is misleading and I don't think they had the skills to do what I asked - called ahead to ask if they had someone who could do nail design -they said yes -came and showed the nail tech design #1 -nail tech said it would be too much work -showed a simpler design (pictured below) -he said he could do it -as he's doing the design, I could tell he was struggling -he then tells me that they don't usually do designs......and only their other location does??? The tech did spend quite a bit of time attempting the design so I paid the full service but I don't think it was executed well. I wish they would've been honest from the beginning. Their website gallery has so many amazing pics but clearly they aren't a good representation of what they can actually do :( I felt bad because they were very nice but I am disappointed.

    Swollen infected finger, had to be cut open and drained at urgent care after manicure
    Sophia S.

    Update: I had to have my finger cut open and drained of pus after the infection caused by this manicure. Duke, the salon owner, messaged me privately apologizing and saying he would "investigate." He then replied saying he asked the technician about it and she said it didn't happen so he has no idea how my finger got infected. He proceeded to gaslight me after I sent a photo and asked for a refund, saying he wasn't able to see the problem in the photo. I did not initially want to write a scathing review but I am truly shocked by this customer service.

    Gel manicure
    Ariel K.

    I've been going to this salon for 10 years, and it never misses. The pedicure is so relaxing and my pedis have been lasting at least 3 weeks, even though I'm only doing regular polish and I go to the gym several times a week! I do a gel fill for my nails about every two weeks and get so many compliments. If you're looking for a great nail salon on the peninsula, try Charisma

    hard gel (builder gel)
    Kelly E.

    Update: still love this place. Not all nail techs here do hard gel, but you can ask for Bac to do hard gel, she'll take care of you :)

    I had a great experience with Ann as my nail tech. She was very detail-oriented, and I loved how many color options they had. My nails turned out beautifully and exactly how I wanted.

    Pedicure

    Probably one of the best pedicures I've gotten in a long time and I go every 1-2 months! Lin was amazing and will definitely come back for one of her foot massages!

    Amanda O.

    I've been coming to Charisma Salon for over seven years and they are the best salon in the Bay Area! Bach is my favorite nail technician and she always greets me with a warm welcome and always offers me water. She is so sweet and patient and knows exactly how I want my nails to look. I am so grateful for the Charisma Salon team! Before I found the salon, I tried several salons all over the Bay Area and none of them gave me what I wanted. Look no further you have found the best salon!!

    This is the example I showed her of what I'd like for Valentine's Day
    Jasmine N.

    I highly recommend this place! First time for a manicure since it's close by my parents' house. 1) I walked in a little time before my appointment and they offered me a gel manicure set since I already had it on but gave me a fill instead. 2) I was greeted with a smile and happy attitudes! 3) I showed a picture to get what I'd like done and it was beyond what I expected! 4) I thank each of the workers especially Bach! She did amazing work! 5) I'll come back if I'm on my day off from work and ask for her again! 6) tranquil setting and atmosphere! Made me feel great and loved as a customer

    Dip manicure - neon- glitter magic

    Thank you Cam! I LOVE my nails! this was exactly what I came to Charisma for. Natural gel nails.

    This place is the place to go! They offer you water and anything u need. i love my nails so much they work very hard on them and these are the best nails i have ever had. they play nice music which is relaxing and if u get a pedicure they will treat u well.

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    Great service from Ann, Rachel, and all those who helped us out today! Very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning!

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    I've been coming to this place for few years now Bach is my favorite! She always does such an amazing job!

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    7 months ago

    Got a full set with Bach for the first time, she was so efficient and might be the best nails I've ever gotten!!

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    Horrible nail service. Not at all capable of doing a fill on acrylic nails. Worst quality nails, biggest waste of money I have ever spent.

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    Always kind and professional staff and usually have availability for walk ins. Highly recommend and leave feeling refreshed!

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    Review Highlights - Charisma Salon

    Bach has been doing my gel manicures since 2012, and I often receive compliments into the end of the 2nd week.

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    This is the BEST wax I have ever received. From the moment I arrived, Elaine (the business owner),…read moremade me feel so welcome and so comfortable. This is truly her passion and it shows in the quality of her work and her client care. Look no further, this is THE BEST spot to come for a wax and you'll leave with a great friend in Elaine. Truly could not be happier with today's Brazilian service.

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