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    Elaine's Nails

    4.0 (83 reviews)
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    Nail fill-in

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    2nd chance and failed again. poor quality of work and product. I could easily done it at home and make a mess of my nails. Took them 2 hours to waste my time and money

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    Kubra T.

    Just had mani&pedi today and it was a teribble experience. She was just pretending like she was doing something...and she wasnt friendly at all. The salon is too small and cheap looking. It was my first time and gonna be the last. Good luck.

    Just a quick stop for a simple mani!
    Colleen M.

    A go to for the past 15 years! My mom and I come in for pedis about every three week and love the bride team at Elaine's! They do an amazing job every time! Great color polish selection, lots of OPI- they do gel beautifully as well! My go to spot! Never too crowded always nice inside! Elaine's the best

    Flowers on my daughter's toes.  Kim's design.
    Susan C.

    I love Elaine's in Orinda! May gave me great a pedicure. My eight-year-old daughter got a manicure and pedicure from Kim. She offered flower nail art on her toes. My daughter requested palm tree designs on her thumb nails and May happily helped. Still cash only!

    Got my nails did for $35
    Michelle C.

    So, I just left Elaine's. I have had far better experiences in my hometown. First, I made an appointment. I walked in and was selecting a color. They told me twice to choose my color within a minute, but obviously I hadn't seen one I liked. That made me mad... The awkward part- Silent, submissive, nail tech. I like to chat. But all the employees were somber and quiet and bored. I was the only client. THERE WAS NO RADIO OR ANY MUSIC. Dead silence. I didn't like that. The wall paint job is crap. Next, my pedicure went ok. I got a little leg massage. But they didn't have hot towels to wipe off the lotion, I'm accustomed to hot towels. She did my French pedicure. That was done. I got down and they have a plastic mat, it was slippery since the dry towel didnt get all the lotion off! I waddled to the manicure station. Manicure went ok. The lady was patient and tested a few colors. My hands soaked on boring soap water. But she forgot to test the color I originally liked. Anyway, then my nails were drying as the ladies cleaned up. That was annoying. Sitting there for 20 mins, the fan going, stating at the corner wall while they cleaned. They don't do designs. Lame! I love nail art. Plus the shellac is pricy at $30. Psh. It was a cheap experience. My nails are ok so far but Im definitely never coming back. I can get a better experience elsewhere for the same price.* the nails didnt last 6 days without severe chipping

    3 days. That's what my nails look like after 3 days. Not worth the money, AT ALL.

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    5 months ago

    Excellent, efficient service and very reasonable prices. My nails and toes come out beautifullly!

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    They do a wonderful job every time! Elaine and staff are kind, professional and do a great job. Highly recommend!!

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    I get their spa pedicure, love their extra-long massages and my nail polish always lasts for a long time.

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    Solé Salon - Aveda - Great cut by Sophia!

    Solé Salon - Aveda

    4.3(435 reviews)
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    I have been a client of Tony DeMartile at his Aveda Sole' salon since 2003. He has never…read moredisappointed. He is the best hairstylist for curly hair that I have ever encountered. I always go away with a cut that lasts and lasts and lasts. This time I haven't seen him in six months. I have let my hair grow out till it's out of control but it still shows the style he created. Tony is the best! Also, his new location is so much fun! It's nestled into Saint Anthony's turnaround shop in Orinda that Tony single-handedly turned into a glorious goi d art treasure hunt. Relax. Get your best cut from a genuinely nice man in a fun environment. Enjoy!

    I was going to visit a friend and I had some time to kill before she got home from work. It had…read morebeen two years since I got a haircut (I intentionally grow it out to donate). Getting a haircut seemed like a fun a productive way to spend my free time. I know nothing about the area, but I stumbled upon Sole's yelp page and it said that they were offering $20 off to book with Chelsea. I called and without asking, was told the Chelsea was one of the two stylists available during the date and time I requested. Perfect! Guy, who answered the phone was friendly and accommodating and asked a lot of questions about what I wanted to ensure I would have a good experience. It made me feel like they were very professional, and he really talked Chelsea up, saying she was super experienced, but just new to this particular salon, hence the yelp promo. He also gave clear parking instructions on the phone, which I appreciated. The atmosphere was really clean and welcoming, they immediately offered me water or tea. Chelsea was great. I wasn't particular about what exactly I wanted, but she listened and made suggestions and I totally trust her judgement. She was really calculated and took her time with me. I am sure I was her last appointment of the day, but I didn't feel rushed at all. She genuinely wanted to do a great job and I looked and felt great at the end of it. Like I said, I don't live in the area and I only get my hair cut once every two years, but I would still highly recommend this place and Chelsea. So if you do live in the area and need a haircut, give her a try.

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    Galaxy Nail Salon - Spooky season design :)

    Galaxy Nail Salon

    4.0(315 reviews)
    4.1 miRockridge, North Oakland
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    BEWARE OF THE OWNER- extremely aggressive and rude, even in front of his young daughter…read more This is a very disappointing review to write and I'm sure the owner knows it's coming, as he is the reason for the one star. I always get a standard mani pedi and have been coming since before covid but decided for Valentine's Day I wanted a fun design, so I scheduled with Kim. She worked very hard on the design and it was well done. Unfortunately, the neon color I chose looked very different after being so many times under the UV that it completely lost its brightness. She was nice to go over the design and see if we could get a prettier color, which we did get in the end. The problem was that with dip as well as the extra coats, the polish was super thick and that was probably going to be something I would pick at. While I was debating if I should have her remove it right away (which I know is a charge we had already discussed earlier in the session) or think about it overnight and come back tomorrow to remove or redo it to a regular polish, I asked her if she had any availability and her husband/owner abruptly cut in saying "THEN WE WILL CHARGE YOU DOUBLE!" I calmly said I understood and that I never said I wasn't going to pay for the services. I had been at the salon for 2 hours with Kim working hard, but that does not mean that I have to like it or that I won't pay for a redo to regular polish or the removal. I repeated to him that I was sorry he'd dealt with people before who weren't as nice and I would have obviously paid for the next services but now I guess I'll have to go somewhere else to have it taken care of. This was very heartbreaking because I could see Kim looking down and I still think she did a good job and I hope she knows that. I just didn't like the way the polish felt sticking so far out from my fingers due to all of the coats. I clicked the pay button on Venmo which I hadn't done yet since I was deciding whether or not I should have her remove the polish right away and would add that charge to the total and then later as I was leaving the owner yelled, "DID YOU PAY?!" while still sitting in the massage chair. Kim and I both told him yes and I left feeling like I just broke up with someone. I'm actually tearing up as I write this. I'm so disappointed and want the polish removed even more now so I don't have to look at it and be reminded of him.

    Called the same day and asked if they have an appointment and they gave me the time I wanted. I…read morekind of showed up earlier and they accommodated me. I got a gel manicure and a regular pedicure. I was asked to pick my color and their were so many options. I like lighter soft shades and to my surprise they had a lot of choice for that. This is the first place where I was taking my time and having a dilemma on what to choose so that was very refreshing. Two technicians did my fingers and toes simultaneously. They also got the massager turned on on my chairs. They did the usual cleaning, nail cutting, filling, pushing the cuticle and all of that. The bonus was they gave me a leg, neck and shoulder massage. The price was very reasonable. They do take a card but I did tip in cash. It's a small place so I recommend calling before going in. You might have a short wait sometimes. They also do designs and they are good at them. I will definitely coming back!

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