I saw the Golden Nail on Instagram and figured, "Why not treat myself for my birthday?" Let me…read moretell you... this was definitely a treat yourself kind of vibe! I got a mani with Mia and a pedi with Tammy, and these ladies definitely know how to give you the Princess treatment. I went with the champagne and rose pedicure! Wow! It was a total spa: sugar scrub, champagne rose rinse, collagen socks, warm towels and hot stones. What's not to love! For the manicure I chose the Zen builder gel. This one has literally become my favorite because I've noticed my nails have gotten stronger as opposed to brittle and that's a win in my book! I am also loving the chrome look so fun! I catch myself staring at my nails every five minutes definitely obsessed! Bonus points because they weren't packed on a Saturday, which made the whole experience feel so relaxing. Is it a splurge? Absolutely. Is it birthday-worthy? Also absolutely!!

I've visited this salon five times. Initially, I was impressed by the modern atmosphere and…read morecomplimentary beverages. However, by my fourth visit, I noticed that the white chairs in the lobby were looking extremely dirty. When something that visible isn't being maintained, it naturally makes you wonder about the cleanliness and upkeep of everything else. For such a new business, it seems to be declining much faster than expected. As for customer service, it appears that the best treatment is reserved for customers spending large amounts of money or those requesting certain technicians. I specifically requested Brenda, an amazing nail technician who happens to be Hispanic. The moment I asked for her, the receptionist visibly rolled her eyes and appeared annoyed. She directed me to sit in the front area, while I noticed other customers arriving after me were seated comfortably in the booths. My biggest concern is pricing transparency. During my most recent visit, I was charged $110 before tip for an overlay, cat-eye polish, and a simple design. The receptionist broke down the charges as $40 for cat-eye, $25 for the design, and $15 for chrome. The chrome charge only appeared after I questioned the total, which made me feel like additional fees were being added to justify the price. I genuinely believe I was overcharged because I requested Brenda. To put it into perspective, the customer sitting next to me paid only slightly more but had significantly longer nails and a much more intricate design. Because of this experience, I strongly recommend asking for a complete price breakdown before sitting down for service. This business has potential, but inconsistent pricing and poor customer service at the front desk will hurt its reputation if not addressed. I am giving it one more opportunity because Brenda does excellent work, but management should take customer concerns seriously and ensure pricing is fair, consistent, and clearly communicated.

Tammy is so creative and she's a talented perfectionist!! I wouldn't go anywhere else. Prices are…read moregood too!!!

Megan is THE best!! She takes her time and actually makes sure the nails on both hands match up…read more She gets super excited to do cute designs and I love that!!

I came to visit family and brought my grandmother in. They were so patient with her as she is…read morestarting to get dementia. Charlie, Calvin and Mary Ann treated us very well and were very sweet and attentive. Grandma got gel nails for her mani-pedi, and I did regular polish for my toes, and just a grooming mani. Fabulous! I can't wait to come back!

I love the theme of the shop- watching movies while you get your nails done. The two men and the…read moreyounger woman are highly recommended. I'm sorry but the older lady can be snappy, rude, and overly bossy. The other reason for taking a star away is that it's not the cleanest shop. They obviously don't wipe down the chairs, trays, and table tops between customers. There is ALWAYS nail dust everywhere.

I'll say it today. I'll say it tomorrow. VIP Nails in Bakersfield is the best nail salon ever. I've…read moregone to many and multiple establishments in Bakersfield and none can top this Salon. I always go with Tony for my nails, because he is so detail Orientated and I appreciate that. He likes to make to make sure my nails are evenly perfect And I love that about him. As for pedicures. I love going to Helen or any of the guys there are good to as for pedicures. I highly recommend Tony, and if Tony is not available, Hannah is really good. I love coming here and I got my Sister coming to get her nails done here aswell

I have been coming here for years but was disappointed with the service lately. Prices not clear,…read moreadditional costs are the bottom of the package. In my opinion they should be more by the package prices or made clear by worker. However, it was my fault for not checking. Workers get mad when you don't get gel, since you'll be sitting there waiting longer. Also, they even tried charging me for the flip flops you walk out in. So disappointing, it used to be one of my favorite places.

Love this nail salon! Fast and friendly service. Easy to get appointments (I usually call ahead or…read morewalk in and have never had an issue). Everything is clean, the space is inviting, the workers are kind, and I always love my nails!

I have been coming here for years. I love Linda. She always does a great job, and she's quick…read more Friendly service.

Service is good and they are super nice :) the environment is also nice. I go here for my pedicuresread more

After decorating classrooms for the new school year, my nails were in DESPERATE need of help!…read more Tina squeezed me in even though it was a full house since everyone was getting ready for back to school! I got my favorites chrome pink. Tina cleaned up and shaped as best as she could. I love them!

nails were pretty but the acrylic was a thin layer and just 5 days after getting my nails done it…read moresnaps and one of my nails was cricket

I have done a Brazilian wax before with one of the ladies tht I have done it with four times . It…read morewas pretty great and fast and less experiencing the pain while the process. She was very informative about how to handle the after care when getting a b-wax done. Too bad sometimes the lady isn't there or when it's needed buhh to for an appointment when it's needed. I would recommend it for beginners and experienced.