Used to come here many years ago, and had a wonderful return today. I saw Mia for a dip set with tips and she really did an amazing (and time efficient!) job. She helped me create the perfect color I was looking for by layering 3 dip powders, and I couldn't be happier with them and their shape. I will be returning, as I have developed a life long gel allergy I regretfully gave myself from at home UV gel applications (don't do it! Leave it to the professionals!) luckily, the dip is still a safe option for me and my sensitivities, and I'm grateful to have a place in the area the specialized in dip powder. Lots of places offer it, but in my opinion no where else I've tried knows how to do it as well as dipping nails! Thank you Mia, I'll be seeing you again soon. read more

Dipping Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

Ivy and her team are the BEST! I love my dips and especially all her specialties like cat-eyes, ombré, chrome, etc... I'm always getting compliments on my nails and I owe it all to Ivy! read more

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Ivy and her are the best. I've been coming here for over 2 years. They are like family now. My nails last for over 3 weeks and look stunning. read more

Ivee and her whole team at Dipping Nails run my favorite nail salon in Lamorinda. Friendly, professional, and detail oriented. Salon is sparkling clean and the massage chairs are divine! I also highly recommend them for private parties. read more

Dipping Nails - Birthday party nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

Manicurist who did pedicure to me need more training. Seems like they don't know how to use pusher and nipper. Not satisfied with the service. Very disappointed . Not worth for 35$ price for pedicure read more

I always have a great experience here! The staff is professional, friendly, and very welcoming every time I visit. Their service is quick but still very detailed, and they always make sure everything looks perfect before you leave. I also highly recommend the eyelash extensions done by Ivee (the owner). She really listens to what you want and takes her time to make sure you're happy with the final result. My lashes always come out looking amazing and exactly how I asked. If you're looking for a place that cares about quality and customer experience, this is definitely a spot worth trying! read more

I've been coming to this nail salon for years, and it's consistently been an amazing experience every time. The staff is incredibly talented and friendly--everyone who works here is wonderful. Their dip manicures are the best I've ever had--flawlessly done and long-lasting every single time. If you're looking for a nail salon that's reliable, professional, and truly cares about their work, this is the place. Highly recommend! read more

Dipping Nails - Dip Manicure with tips - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

Okay ladies and some gents, this is hands down (pun unintended) the BEST NAIL SALON IN TOWN. Look no further. Incredible service, plenty of availability and often in and out in under an hour (including removal!). Ivee is so personable and I swear I just tell her to pick a color and each and every time it's perfect. Let's do this! You deserve it!! read more

Wonderful setting and service. Get mani dip and pedi there. Always great! Easy parking and reasonable prices.

I've had several disappointing experiences at this place. I can't speak for all the staff but I always end up with the same lady who doesn't do a good job. Unfortunately, I don't know her name but she's just bad. I'm sorry. I had to get my pedicure done elsewhere for my birthday and I picked clear color. As I was leaving that other place I already regretted not getting some color gel instead. I couldn't think of anything better than going to another salon and I picked Dipping Nails which is close to home. In other words, I came here right after freshly done pedi and asked for just polish. The very same lady that I somehow always end up with did such a sloppy job that she had to file around my toe nails to get rid of the dry gel. She seemed rushed and she was so rough with her file that she ended up cutting my skin and she wouldn't even notice if I didn't go 'ouch'. All in all, the polish job was just awful, gel all over my skin and outside the borders of my toenails. I showed the work to the owner and she could care less. I paid $55 for this. A 6 year old could do a better job... I can't believe that I've been tolerating this kind of service at Dipping Nails for quite some time. Never again. Worst nail work I've seen in my entire life across many places and countries even. read more

If you want the fastest pedicure in the world, this place is for you. I was in the chair at 2:08 and my pedicure was complete by 2:24. Do my nails look good? Yes, but not excellent. Did I feel like they did a detailed job? No. There's some polish on my cuticles that will eventually come off in the shower. When I come to a nail salon, I want the spa experience. It would have been nice to have something put in the water and had a leg massage. I got lotion rubbed on my legs and an impatient nail tech who didn't use her words when she wanted me to reposition, rather just pushed and pulled me herself. When I made a comment when it was over saying "this was the fastest pedicure ever" they got defensive saying "we started at this time...." When they didn't. Ironically I have the UPS receipt from next door showing I wasn't here at that time. I'm not going to argue but I knock down two stars for -Aggressive approach from the workers -Lack of detail put into the pedicure itself (not the polish) -Minimal spa like treatment (more like a home pedicure I could have done myself) Will I be back? Maybe. Going to explore other options in the area to see who can compete read more

Amazing pedicure but it was concerning that it doesn't look like they cleaned the place - the pedicure chair arm tables and table that tools are on were filthy - as was the bathroom read more

I adore dipping nails. They're the only place I've found in the Bay Area that does proper dip nails (without UV light), and they do a fantastic job. Pedicures are also amazing and really reasonable. I always enjoy going here and am so pleased they are open again! I would recommend making an appointment by phone. They all wear masks and have installed plexiglass separators, etc., so I felt very safe when there last week. read more

Dipping Nails - Excuse the awkward photo. Idk how people take cute hand photos , but at least my nails look awesome! - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

I used to come here for about a year before they closed for Covid. I managed to squeeze in an appt right before March shutdown, and I coincidentally got engaged the next day Went again today right before quarantine round 2, and they're as impeccable as ever. I always get the SNS dip powder manicure for healthier nails, and they are so patient in perfecting the shape of your nails to your liking. So worth it and highly recommend. read more

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I've tried many different nail salons and while some are noticeably better than others , I've never had an experience this bad and painful in my life . I got a dip manicure and the technician was so incredibly rough she completely tore into two of my nail beds causing them both to bleed profusely. After the injuries happened two technicians just stared at me without offering any help until I had to ask the owner for a cotton ball, bandaids and antiseptic. The owner took over and finished my manicure while I was sitting there wincing in pain. As I checked out I was expecting to be compensated fully with an apology but instead was given a very small discount and while the owner apologized she also said the injury happened because "I was scared and moved too much ." I politely let her know that I wasn't scared at all and get my nails done monthly so this is not new for me at all. I now have two bandaged and unmanicured nails that are throbbing in pain to the point where I am popping Advil to keep the pain down . I didn't check out the reviews before going and unfortunately am now seeing this seems to be a common theme with this salon. Do yourself a favor and find literally any other nail salon but this one. read more

On February 28 I scheduled an appointment that I thought was with Genny. When I arrived I was serviced by two other women. When I was done and paid for my service including a tip I wasn't offered anything to put on my hands nor did I receive assistance with removing the tissue in between my toes from my pedicure. I was very disappointed because I had never received such lack of service from this shop as many times as I've been there and most shops that I've gone to in the past provide some form of lotion or oil and they take the tissue from in between your toes. I thought about writing a review then but I figured I'd give them one more chance before I do. I tried calling today to schedule an appointment with Genny since I've always received good service from her. I spoke to someone named Ivy who hold me that Genny was out on maternity leave and she won't be back until April. I then asked her if she could tell me the woman's name who did my nails on February 28. She asked me if I knew the ladies name after I asked her if she could locate it in their schedule since the lady never introduced herself to me. Ivy told me again that I needed to come back next month despite me trying to schedule my appointment with someone next week for dip on my nails. I then asked if I could speak to someone else due to her lack of understanding of my ask. All of a sudden I hear a customer on the phone saying, "your English is perfectly fine". And then she hung up in my face. I don't know if it was the customer or the employee Ivy but what I can say is that the customer is lucky that I wasn't around and Ivy should work somewhere that customer service isn't required because she is misrepresenting the business. Lastly they charge a certain percentage for using a card and it's not posted. read more

Dipping Nails - my nails after getting them done with SNS on them by Genny & my hands were clean - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

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LADIES, LET ME PUT YOU ON! stop getting acrylic, full set w dip powder is SO much better, healthier, looks natural & my faaaav! this shop is awesome, ladies are so sweet and know what they're doing. nails don't look chunky/ fat, no lopsided or messed up polish on the nails. Im super picky & never leave reviews hehe so you know its real! COVID-19 safe as well, plexi glass set up & masks required! i'll keep coming back here and i drive all the way from Vallejo!! so worth it 10/10 no complaints. ($65 for a full set, done in an hour) this is average for dip powder & well worth the money. read more

Dipping Nails - full set! (dip powder) - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

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Hands down best dipping nails in the East Bay. They do not use UV for dipping nails like everyone else. Jenny and Ivee are the best. My nails last a solid 4 weeks. Their Gel pedicures have also lasted me a solid 4 weeks. Make an appointment today you won't regret it. read more

I went here for my first time last week. It's been a bummer not being able to get my nails done this entire pandemic..but health first of course. Anyways, it was my first time getting them done in months and what a treat!! I have been looking for a place that does quality dip and my friend made us an appointment for today. The service was great. They had us wash our hands before beginning and everyone was wearing masks. They had tons of colors. The woman was fast and efficient. My nails are still looking great half a week later! Thank you and can't wait to return! read more

A long over due review for Ivy and and Jenny the two SNS (dip nail) nail techs that have always taken great care of me and my nails! Overall, the shop is clean, spacious and is never jam packed, but always has a steady stream of customers (make sure to call and make an appt in advance!) Both Ivy and Jenny are wonderful and never back down from any random style request that I have. Bottom line: the salon delivers top notch nail care, is reasonably priced, hygienic and provide pleasant customer service. read more

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I used Dipping Nails for years (Jenny and Ivy are amazing), driving all the way out from San Leandro, and then stopped for most of 2022. I went back early March to get my birthday nails done and was really disappointed. I had my cuticles cut by two different technicians (manicure and pedicure) and the quality of both were subpar. At one point one of the technicians tried to use tools from a tray that had been consolidated between me and one other customer. I caught it and asked for replacement but it was done almost begrudingly. There was such a long wait and it took over 2 hours for a regular pedicure and dip manicure. I will not be going back after this instance. read more

So happy I found this place. Living in El Sobrante there are many shops to choose from between Pinole and Richmond however, none of the shops offer SNS. This shop is very clean, the staff is extremely friendly & the dipping powder beats gel any day. It's a little more costly than gel but last 3 weeks. I'll definitely be back. The color pictured is #80, I wanted something light. However, they have every color you can think of. Whelp I went back for the second time. I'm pretty sure this will be my go to shop going forward. I asked for nude ombré and that's exactly what I got. read more

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Vi and Cindy are the best. I have been going to this location for years, but the new shop is great! There is such a different assortment of colors and types of nails. The shop is clean and well-kept, the women are super nice and professional. I love going here for the following reasons: 1. I can get work accomplished while getting a pedicure or manicure; 2. I get a beautiful set of nails with a shiny or iridescent color; 3. I'm relaxing and taking care of myself; and finally 4. I love getting to know the ladies. They have been extremely nice to me during my pregnancy, making sure that my nails and toes are well-kept. Check out Dipping Nails, its affordable, clean, nice and you get the very best nails possible. read more

They completely hacked my nails. I asked for a dip manicure and they did not pay attention to my cuticles at all. Super fast and rushed and unpleasant. I picked out a light pink that almost looked white and completely did not get what I asked for. It was very painful and all of my cuticles started bleeding and the lady continued to chop them up basically. Would not recommend so many better salons around. And extremely expensive. Not worth it. read more

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I love getting my nails done at dipping nails!! I've been going to this salon for almost 3 years and I don't let anyone else do my nails! I wanted nails that fit the season and added a little color to my life... and like always they came through! All the ladies do a great job and the salon is always clean! I have referred friends and they love it here as well! read more

Dipping Nails - Love my nails!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

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Perfect job. Thank you Dipped Nails! Pink&white Ombre is amazing, and my nails have been lasting me 3 weeks!! read more

Dipping Nails - LOVE IT - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

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Loveee Jenny and Ivy! Treat yourself abs go here. No one does Dip nails like they do!!! read more

Dipping Nails - Awesome job - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

Came to this place because it was close to my home and I've been eying it for some time. I was fortunate that they were able to squeeze me into a same day appointment. The shop was very clean and the women were very nice. Seems to have a lot of foot traffic and the potential to get very busy. I did feel toward the end when more people came they started to rush with me. I got a gel pedicure and dip powder manicure. Both were done fine. The only thing I did not like is that on Yelp they show many pictures with cute designs for manicures but when I asked the woman if she could do some kind of design for my manicure she said, "we can do it but I wouldn't cuz I don't think it would last". I would come back but I don't think this will be my go to place. read more

Amazing dip French manicure. Best I have ever had. Highly recommend. I will definitely be returning. read more

Dipping Nails - French dip - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

TERRIBLE! Do not go here. I went in for dip nails and a regular pedi. I have been getting dip for months at my regular place but I am going out of town and they didnt have time today. Big mistake going somewhere different. The girl doing my dip had no idea what she was doing and it was a mess. I almost wanted to ask her to just take it off so I could have it redone somewhere else. It was so bad, that on my way out one of the other nail techs tried to fix it but it still looks terrible. They also charge you an extra $5 just to clean up your cuticles. This is part of any normal nail service, unless you get just a polish change. The fact they try and charge you to do a normal part of a manicure is insane My pedicure was also awful. They didnt clean up my cuticles either. I could have basically done a better job myself. I will definitely not be going back here. read more

Perfect, nothing I would change! After a horrible experience at a Berkeley SNS salon, Jenny and her colleagues were very receptive to what went wrong there and what I needed to do differently. If you want something specific and aren't sure, just call them and they're very helpful over the phone. They helped me figure out a color that would grow out nicely, Jenny did a detailed cuticle trim and SNS, I asked for thinner layers rather than thick SNS and Jenny skillfully complied, she was receptive to tweaking the shape, the nails came out beautiful and very shiny, she took her time with detail. All for the same price as my failed experience at the other salon. The inside of the salon is light, not cluttered, no odor, and the other clients are nice as well. Also no tv, which for me is a plus! They're so meticulous I can't stop staring at them. read more

Dipping Nails - Short SNS by Jenny - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

My pedicures always last at least 4 weeks! They are thorough and professional. I discovered this spot while at a doctor's appt in Orinda. I don't live here but will make a special trip through the tunnel to get my nails done! read more

This is my second time coming to this place and I must say this is the best dip nails in my area. I've gone to Walnut Creek, San Ramon, and have never found really good places that do dip powder. Hands down the best! read more

Dipping Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

This place is decent. I've had my nails done here a handful of times and honestly it's just inconsistent. They weren't busy when I was in there today and yet they didn't tend to my cuticles even when I asked if they would and walking out with stained cuticles and skin just doesn't make me feel good. There are a lot of nail spots in Orinda and surrounding areas. While they are decent, I think there are better places read more

Dipping Nails - Kinda messy - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

I made an appointment for a manicure for my birthday at 2:30. I arrived at 2:30 and after 30 minutes finally asked what time they could start because I had a hair appointment after. They said it would another 10-15 minutes. There were three employees and all seemed busy with pedicures and didn't look like they were going to start my manicure anytime soon. I had to leave. I wouldn't write this review if this was the first time. They are rarely on time. I don't mind waiting 5-10 minutes, but over 40 is ridiculous. If they can't respect my time, I will take my business elsewhere. read more

So happy! I've been searching for a place to get powder dip nails and Dipping Nails did not disappoint. Their color selection is incredible and they are more than capable of fulfilling any requests for shapes and designs. They did a beautiful job while also being efficient with time. The salon is also very clean and tidy. read more

Dipping Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Orinda, California

I absolutely LOVE Dipping Nails in Orinda. Genny and Ivee are the sweetest gals. They are extremely trained in dip and is the only place I've been to that does dip nails correctly. My dip manicure lasts 3 weeks!! They are quick and efficient. They will listen to exactly what you want. They love chatting with costumers and have always made me feel so welcomed. Only nail place I'll go to. Only thing to know ahead of time is to bring cash because there is a fee for cards. 100% go to Dipping Nails in Orinda. read more

I have been to Dipping Nails twice. I will definitely go back. They have a friendly staff, lots of colors and clean. Tip: they prefer cash. read more

Love this place. Can't wait til it's open again. Veevee and crew are the friendliest staff ever. read more

Not too bad. Visited this salon for the first time this past Saturday afternoon. I was in the area and desperately looking for a salon that did SNS nails. Luckily, I found this salon! I arrived about 11:30 and was greeted by one of the staff. I was told the wait would be about 30 minutes, so I copped a squat on the available sofa. The salon itself is super small and located in a very tight and antiquated shopping center. There were about 3 customers getting pedicures and one getting a manicure. It looked like there were only 4 staff members working (not sure if this is always the case; I hope not, because they seem to get pretty busy). Overall, the salon is very quiet and kept extremely clean, so 2 stars go to the cleanliness of the salon. Now to the fun part. The lady doing my nails was multi-tasking like crazy; answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, doing my nails, carrying conversations with the other workers, watching the door, etc. I'm very anal when it comes to my manicure; I don't like to be rushed and I don't like it when my manicurist is inattentive to my nails (as she was). At one point, I was about to just start dipping my own nails because she would apply a coat of the dipping solution, and take too long to dip my nail in the powder (either because she was scheduling appointments, talking, etc). I get it if you are understaffed and trying to keep business flowing; but if you can't maintain quality over quantity, you should focus on your current customers and ensure they are getting the best service, so you can have a higher chance of having repeat customers (which in the long run means more money for you, and less money you have to spend on marketing for new folks). Anywho, I think the lady doing my nails could have done a better job had she been paying better attention to my nails. The coat on my nails was too thick and a little bulky. I've been getting SNS for a long time, and I know how I like my nails. For a first time visit, I think they did just okay but they could have done better. I may or may not come back. read more

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