again I love this place, one NEW perk, they have SO MANY gelish colors it's ridiculous. A lot of nail places only have a certain amount of colors or just numerous shades of red but they have VARIETY!! oh yeah not to mention the price is cheaper than average....25 BUCKS! read more

I've been going here for 10 years through a few different owners. No complaints. Current owners Kevin and Holly are very friendly and do a great job. read more

Dragon Nails - Awesome pedicure by Holly! - Nail Salons Near Me - Martinez, California

I came here today after going to a different place for a long time. You will need to make an appointment as they only have 2 stations. This place is much much more reasonable and they do a great job. I got the wife Holly and she was very patient and talked to me the whole time. No awkwardness, nothing. The price for a gel take off and gel polish change was $17. Much more reasonable then what I was paying. For a gel manicure it's $27, even more reasonable. No breaking the budget for me anymore! I will for sure be back. read more

Dragon Nails - Number 12, love this color! - Nail Salons Near Me - Martinez, California

Really nice place, Im very happy with the service I received and my nails are awesome :) definitely going back.

Nice people that knew more than one customer by first name when the came into the shop. My mani-pedi took longer than what I'm used to - 1:45..... But he did a great job and was pleasant to talk to. Also, when I told him I had another appointment to get to, he tried to work a bit faster. read more

This place is so amazing! very friendly great job on my nails and i will continue to go back!! very very satisfied. read more

Dragon Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Martinez, California

I have only been once but I really enjoyed it! Only reason I didn't get five stars is because there is no music on and the massage was a bit bland but overall I had a great experience and everyone was professional. I received a pedicure service and it was just a simple service to maintain and keep everything clean so I didn't get in the art or polish but nothing hurt and didn't seem dirty. Plus it's right next to a really cool barbershop! Can't wait to go back read more

Had my nails done at dragon nails one week ago today. Went in lady didn't know what I wanted couldn't get a concept of what I wanted I walked out of there with my nails looking terrible and I have lost all my nails as of one week of a fill I will never go back again. read more

Very kind an welcoming will be going again they were attentive when kids came they know exactly how to set up every thing

Small and very cozy. I felt very welcome as soon as I walked through the door. Kevin took his time doing my gel nails. This was my first experience with gel nails. I've always had acrylic nails. Kevin explained everything he was doing and answered my questions. My nails turned out really pretty and I'm very happy. It's been really hard finding a good nail person in this area. I'm so glad that I was referred to Dragon Nails. read more

The people were extremely friendly and did a very good job for my Mani Peddie! The gentleman that worked on my feet was a bit rough. One of the other issues I had was the décor and the cleanliness of the establishment...They really could use some decorations and clean the cobwebs out of the front windows and at the front desk. It makes me wonder how well they clean the interments they use on me. read more

Thumbs up for Dragon Nails! This was my first time here and I will definitely be coming back. Getting my nails done is one of my favorite self-care indulgences that I look forward to each month. So, it matters to me that the experience is a a quality, nurturing, and relaxing one, which it was. Holly, the co-owner is sweet, gentle, and her work is mindful and precise. The nail art she did for me was playful and creative. I especially appreciated her attentiveness to me. She noticed I was reading a book and so she turned off the TV so I could have a more peaceful atmosphere. And when I mentioned I felt chilled in the room, she immediately brought out a space heater. She made me feel well taken care of and I got a great mani/pedi! read more

Most nail places do a good job. This place does a great job. The owner is super sweet and always does the most thorough job. You won't walk out of there with any flaws. I highly recommend read more

I have to agree with the other reviewers, this little place is a find! Jennifer is very sweet and I really enjoyed the pedicure I received. She did a great job and the price is definitely right! I have to admit that I didn't go with the signature as another reviewer suggested, but I'm promising myself to do so the next time I go in. I definitely plan on becoming a regular. read more

Excellent customer service! Their daughter was so sweet, and checked my meter to ensure I had enough time. She even assisted me by adding more coins in. Had a mani/pedi with gel and definitely satisfied with results. The husband took extra care with my pedi (I usually experience getting nicked or rough treatment), and the wife was amazing with my mani. Will be making this a monthly treat here! They take walk-ins! read more

I went to this nail place today and my nails look awful. I'm not trying to be mean but I almost want to cry. It probably depends on who does your nails because I haven't heard anything bad about the place. My nails aren't painted fully and I have nail polish marks on my fingertips. read more

What a fabulous shop! Don't let the name scare you away from this amazing place in downtown Martinez!! It's got an appeal that you don't find in the other SUPER busy salons!! Amazing massage pedi chairs, wonderfully nice people and a fabulous pedicure!! I think I've find my new "place" ;) read more

My first time here and I loved it! The lady Holly was so sweet and gentle! I got a shellac manicure which was very thorough and ended with a nice massage that left my hands and arms very soft. She even turned on cartoons for my son and gave him a ball to keep him entertained. This is my new nail spot that I will continue to go to. Thank you Holly! read more

I recently went here for a gel pedi and a full set of acrylics. Nancy is a sweatheart and did am amazing job on my pedi as well as making me feel at home. This is deffinitly my new nail salon. It is very small. Only two pedi chairs so expect to call ahead. But this is a real gem in downtow martinez!! read more

Love this place!!! they only have a few chairs so call ahead. Nancy did a great job. Think I found my new mani pedi place.

The owners Holly and Henry are super friendly. I have gone in several times and the service has been consistent. Holly is always great about fitting me in. I have brought her a few images to give her and idea of what I'm after. She is such a good sport. One time during a pedicure, she looked at the clock and asked if I put money in the parking meter (since they start at 9am). I didn't so she ran out and feed the meter for me. If this isn't great service, I don't know what is ;). I will definitely be back! read more

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The lady who owns the place gave me the best pedi I have had in years, and get a pedi once a month. So I was really impressed. She really knows what she is doing and is not in a hurry. I will definitely be going back. Also I made an appointment for the same day and they took me no problem. read more

Great experience here! I got a gel manicure from Thu, who was super nice and did a great job. I will definitely be returning here. Good prices, too! read more

Dragon Nails - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Martinez, California

Jennifer does an excellent job and is very meticulous. I never walk out of there unsatisfied and really appreciate the large selection of colors available for gelish nails. The prices are really reasonable too. I highly recommend this nail salon to all my friends and family. read more

I'm looking for a new nail salon in Martinez for my twice a month mani/pedi. I saw 'Dragon Nails' and decided to give it a try. The actual nail workmanship was good, but the message was mediocre, the nail polish color selection was poor, and the message chair was way too short for me (I'm 5'8). Also, the shop interior is shabby- not in a cute way. All in all, I'm sure I can do better somewhere else. read more

I'll never go to another nail salon again! Jennifer provides excellent service...I'm talking pampering. Try to the Signature Mani/Pedicure---you'll melt. read more

It was a decent job on my nails.... No music playing which just made it feel weirddddd. Also the guy got glue all over my fingers after he filled in my acrylics. They were really friendly though, just weird without music. read more

I got a pedicure in mid August and the polish has held up until now. It was not gel or shellac either! There was care in what this husband and wife team did! I thank them for the great massage because it was the best! My only complaint is that it was a super hot summer day and they have no air conditioning it's just a fan so it was uncomfortably hot. However if they had ac I guarantee I wouldn't go anywhere else! Thank you thank you thank you! read more

I love this place!! They are professional, easy to work with and my nails always look great!!

Located in the heart of downtown Martinez, this little nail shop was great in my opinion. It is small and nothing fancy. Two people work the shop. It was clean and cute. It has two pedicure chairs and two nail stations. I requested a shellac manicure with French tips. I told her I prefer a more natural look so she recommended a shellac tip color other than white which had a slight pink undertone to enhance a more natural looking nail tip. It was great. She took her time and was methodical about doing a good job on the manicure portion of my service. She used sterile tools of which she opened the packaging in front of me. The hand massage was nice too. I paid $28 for the manicure and shellac and added a tip. The only downside was finding a place to park in downtown Martinez as parking on the street is metered. I would call in advance because it's a small shop. (I called for an appointment and she was able to get me in within 15 minutes of my call.) I will definitely go back to try their pedicures. read more

Best nail place I've been to in the area. I usually get a shellac mani & pedi, and they do a great job! The shellac pedi lasts forever until my nails grow out too long after about a month and I need to trim them and change color. Shellac mani lasts about 2 weeks before my nails start growing out and the gel starts to lift up. $50 for both. Today I got pink and white acrylics and a shellac pedi. $75 for both. There are only 2 people, a guy and a girl. I've had both and I would go with the girl. The guy does a good job but he's very slow. I was there for 2.5 hours today. It's cool that they sell flip flops so if you didn't bring any you don't have to wear those horrid paper ones. Side note: The nail guy cut me on accident. He cut too far into my cuticle and it started bleeding. Not a huge deal but it stung for like 15 minutes. This is my go to place in the area, my #1 place is a little far from home- Versailles Nails in Berkeley. read more

Dragon Nails - Just got the acrylics. Very nice! - Nail Salons Near Me - Martinez, California

I was in Martinez and rather than sit in traffic decided to get my nails done. Two women were working. Very very nice however I had to finally ask if she even had a license to do nails. She couldn't do glitter tips so I said just do French couldn't even manage that. I have 2 nails on my left hand that are so crooked they are pointing at my right hand! I wanted to cry. This is all after at 5 pm she told me 15 minutes then two ladies showed up she told me 20 minutes after they got there that she had to do them first to come back at 5:45 she will take care of me. At 8 pm I left with a decent pedicure and in painted crooked nails that I have to figure out to fix in between work tomorrow and my party on Saturday:-( She didn't charge me for the nails and I tipped her because she was very nice and tried, but she just does not know how to do nails. read more

Jennifer is gone!!!! ok the service was friendly. but to be honest I took a friend for her birthday and was embarrassed. with Jennifer went the few décor items she had gathered on the walls, playing on the TV In the heat of the night. man slouched in corner behind us did my friends pedi. he hurt her a few time her nails were crooked not filed straight. and he just did it as if he had never had a pedi. my lady friendly nice not a stich of English. that's ok!! I just couldn't communicate with her at all. just the bare basics as far as pedi. I swear it took longer for the nail polish to dry, Really!!! we finished watching in the heat of the night. but , you cant beat the price!!! 20 each. but still, to make it up we went to lemon grass AWSOME!!!! read more

a wonderful treat this morning! Quiet, relaxing, just what the doctor ordered. Terrific pedicure-quiet clean location-great service with a smile. read more

I love this place! I've had acrylic nails for years & this was my first time here and I can honestly say my nails look the best they have ever looked! I've gotten so many compliments & highly recommend everyone to try dragon nails, thank you Kevin! read more

Could've just been a bad day, but the lady that helped me seemed irritated and in a bad mood and I thought the color job was just OK. Maybe I'll try again with another lady here. read more

Decided to try this place based on the good reviews. I'm glad I did. I had been going to the same lady (Tina at Nails 2002 for 10+ years & she left there last year). I've had a difficult time finding someone new but I think I have. I had a pedicure & a Gelish polish change. Jennifer did an awesome job on my pedicure. Clean autoclaved tools. New file, buffer, & callus scrubber out of the package. No cut or bleeding cuticles. I seem to have an issue will this other places. The other lady in there (not sure of her name) soaked my old polish off while I got my pedicure. I felt so bad because I got my pedicure & she was still soaking & scraping when I was done due to the fact that the place I went before did such a bad job they applied 3 clear coats trying to get them to look decent. Jennifer did a great job on my Gelish polish. I will definitely be going back. The prices are reasonable. They didn't charge extra for soaking off the old polish even though it took an hour. read more

This is the worst place I've ever been to I kept giving chances and trying to forgive their mistakes and rude services. I've been here about 4 times. Every time I go they don't even say hi or acknowledge that I walked in until a customer tells them. What kind of service is that?they always change their prices on you. I literally get the samething every time. Gel pedi n mani it was first $60 then $68 then $75 then I went there just two days ago and I was charged $86 for a gel pedi and mani. A over lay and gel fill not even a whole new set but fill n they charged me $40. That's crazy. Then she didn't do my nails how I wanted and it was just a solid color with falling glitter. Seriously so simple and she still couldn't do it. Trying to tell me what is better for me. I go there to pay for wat I want not wat u want for me. What makes me more upset I asked for another coat of polish because I felt it was watery n see through. She didn't do it she just put the clear coat , now two days later my gel nails just peeled off my nail like a sticker. That's just ridiculous! Never going here again! Spend your money else where if you want good service ,lasting nails, and your money's worth. read more