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    Envy Nails

    4.1 (173 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Envy Nails

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Marie Q.

    Back in the day when I was regularly getting my nails done, the only option I had for extensions was acrylic. Now I'm getting back into it, and there are so many options! The nail techs consulted with me and explained to me the multitude of options. -Acrylic is the hardest and best if you work your hands -GelX is for when you add extensions to natural nails -Builder Gel is harder than gel and is for natural nails. -Gel a little harder than normal polish and also for natural nails The first time I went I got gel with Cateye. So cute. The set could have lasted me another week or two as there was no lifting. But, my nail cracked from the side. So I went a second time. This time I got builder gel. I could feel the difference in hardness. I have found that all the techs at NailEnvy are very meticulous and detailed with their work. The massages they give with their services is the perfect strength to relax your muscles. The designs they create on your nails are commensurate with the price you pay. Because they are creative and detailed, the designs are unique and awesome. They are so legit! The cost is comparable to other salons, not overpriced and competitive. As for cleanliness, their utensils and nail stations are clean. Making an appointment is super easy as they have a website where you can schedule at your convenience. If you want a specific nail tech, you need to call and make an appointment over the phone. But all of them are exceptional. The major distinction of this nail salon is the techs themselves. They are so happy and nice. It's a salon where I have a hard time leaving because the atmosphere is so friendly. I love looking at the designs they apply as they are all unique and astonishing. I highly recommend Envy Nails. They get a 5 star rating from me

    Simone S.

    I was so excited to try this salon out after seeing all the fantastic nail art photos. Unfortunately my experience left me disappointed. 2 stars because the French tip looks great, I like the color I chose and the nail application is solid. My manicurist cut the top of my toe while filing, and the subsequent application of alcohol and other things really freaking stung. I felt bad because accidents absolutely happen but yikes. Asking to have my nails cut down to the actual length I wanted felt like an annoyance to my other manicurist, so they're a bit too long. Color is pretty though! Overall, the cuticle clean up, massage, all the thorns that make up the actual manicure were lackluster. I wish I had a better experience.

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    Sanna A.

    This was my first time visiting this salon because I wanted to find a place closer to home. Overall, I had a great experience. They did a nice job, and I was impressed that both my manicure and pedicure were finished in about an hour and 15 minutes. My only complaint is the price. I usually pay around $100 for the same services, but this visit cost $140 before tip for Gel x nails and a pedicure. While the service was efficient and the quality was good, it was definitely more expensive than what I'm used to paying.

    Great quality, I can always come here for cute reliable nails. Great workers always the best to talk to.

    Full acrylic set
    Melisa R.

    They're all so sweet and really good at precision first time on the French which is so rareee. They all do designs so you don't have to wait for one specific person because everyone is so talented. On their instagram they have a variety of different styles with good prices for the quality they give you. Their massage chairs are a bonus plus their space is super clean and modern and I see how intentional they are about their work too! I can't wait for my next set!!

    I was looking for a place that does good acrylic designs. When I found Envy Nail, I haven't been going anywhere else ever since. Service is very fast and friendly. I go to Linh and she does a great job every time! All of the staff is very knowledgeable and very friendly. Will be coming again soon~

    Full Set, French Tip, Gel polish, pedicure
    Lolita B.

    I originally met Linh when she was new at a nail salon in Alameda. I was trying out a new shop and ended up in her chair. From the beginning she was very polite and attentive. I explained that my natural nails are thin and sensitive, and that I don't like aggressive drilling. She listened, was gentle, and took her time with the design I wanted. The appointment actually took over two hours, but I gave her grace because she mentioned she was still new and I appreciated how thorough she was. I tipped her well and from that point on I became a loyal client who only booked with her. Eventually she left that salon and moved to Envy, explaining that she hadn't been treated well at the previous location. I continued following her because when I find a nail tech I like, I stay loyal. I've never been someone who complains about paying for quality work, and I've also referred clients to her, including people with large social media followings. Unfortunately, since moving salons, the experience hasn't been the same. Her communication and attention to what the client actually asks for has changed. She tends to do more of what she prefers rather than what's requested. I've also noticed the quality of her square acrylic sets has declined, she relies heavily on the drill instead of clipping and filing, which sometimes gives the nails a "duck" shape rather than a clean square. Another issue is the pricing. Every appointment seems to come with a different price, even for similar sets. The prices are high and inconsistent. For example, she recently quoted my daughter $115 for a short full set with chrome, while the salon website states that full sets start at $65. That kind of jump feels unreasonable, especially when there's no clear breakdown of why. When I first started seeing Linh, there was more appreciation for loyal clients, even small gestures like birthday discounts. That sense of customer appreciation seems to be gone now. As someone who has consistently supported her work, tipped well, visited frequently, and referred clients, it's disappointing to feel like that loyalty isn't valued. I genuinely wanted to keep supporting her, but between the inconsistent pricing, declining attention to detail, and lack of appreciation for repeat clients, I can't honestly recommend booking with her anymore.

    great services. natural ideas. fast. relaxing place quiet clean happy people will be back most defenetly for my toes..

    Linh, Kevin, Nam, Nancy, Anna, Candy, Hang and Ellie. I have been coming here for 6+ months and I've never been disappointed! They do such an excellent job and the customer service is always 10/10. I'm in and out in under an hour, will continue to come back here! Best nail salon in the bay!!

    Tariq A.

    Great nail shop! Very nice equipment it's clean as well. Everyone is very nice says hello immediately. Ask for Kevin he's the best! He had a great attention for detail and is also quick but makes sure your nails are good quality. It's a bit pricey but totally worth it.

    I always have a really good experience at Envy! Kevin and Linh are both really sweet and good at what they do. They always get the designs I want on point!

    I love Envy Nails. I have been going to Kevin for years because he knows how to do everything I ask for. He's the best! I love their customer service here.

    Linh is the best nail tech. She always make my vision come to life. She never disappoints me at all. Go check her out.

    Linh is the best nail tech. She always make my vision come to life. She never disappoints me at all. Go make an appt with her.

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    Great service and very nice customer care. It was me and my friends first time and we had no problems and they did a great job!

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    Nanm did my nails so pretty and so perfect!!!! I love this place so much. I will always come back

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    Ask the Community - Envy Nails

    Do you work with builder gel?

    How much do you charge for a men's haircut?

    We don’t do hair cut any more. Sorry about that. Now we only service nail art, pedicure.

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    Review Highlights - Envy Nails

    I've been going to Kevin and Linh for almost 10 years now, way before they opened their own spot in Alameda!

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    Made an appointment for earlier this week at the recommendation of one of my friends and they did…read morenot disappoint! I was a regular at another salon in Alameda for the last decade and the last few times I had gone I just wasn't as happy with them as I used to be. After mentioning that to my friend she told me to go to Vena and see Amy. Making my appointment online was super easy and check in when I got there was the same way. I got to sit and pick my color while I waited for a chair to open up and was then offered water or tea while I got my nails done. Amy did my fingers while another one of her coworkers did my toes but both of them were super sweet and good at what they do. I chose a blue/grey cateye color and love how it turned out! Will definitely be coming back here in the future.

    UPDATE: they offered to redo my nails and they turned out quite nice! So relieved that I can still…read morecount on this place! Great service and quality!! Maybe it was a fluke I'm so disappointed the quality of service slipped this far. Went for mani pedi today as usual, my nails are poorly sharpened, cuticles are not cleaned up, and the polish is all kinds of misaligned... I've asked the lady to fix multiple times and I genuinely believe this is her best effort. I could have done a better job DIY at home, can't believe I paid money for this. I regret coming here today and unfortunately I will not be back :/

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    Been coming here forever. Staff makes you feel at home. Latest set was perfect. If you're thinking of trying them, go--they're worth it.
    Been coming here forever. Staff makes you feel at home. Latest set was perfect. If you're thinking of trying them, go--they're worth it.
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    Angel’s Nails Spa

    Angel’s Nails Spa

    3.7
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    Took my two daughters with me. We waited 20 minutes for our turn. We all requested manicure and…read morepedicures. They took us all at the same time. Then they completed our pedicures first. Then they took two other customers and made my daughters wait 45 minters to do their manicures. This was not nice at all .We ended up there almost three hours, not cool. They have no respect for people's time. They need to complete a person's manicure and pedicure all at one time, in a professional manner.

    This is more of a 3.5 star review, but hear me out! But also, please keep in mind this is/was my…read moreexperience, and in no way shape or form i am trying to sway you to not come here. The reason for 3 stars is solely dependent on the amount of time, and how much the services costed, a minor service issue as well, not terrible though. This is my first time here, i was taking a stroll on park and saw this place and peaked in and saw how luxurious and clean it looked, very big open space, lots of massage chairs, so i decided to pop and see for myself. So i stroll in around 4:30pm, for a new set and gel pedi. Typically both services take me at most 2 hours. I get sat down to remove my current acrylic set, this probably took at least 30-45 minutes. From the filing, to the soaking, removal, soaking again, and removal again. This is the longest I've ever experienced a removal. Then comes the cutting and shaping of my natural nails to prep for my new set. Finally i get moved to a massage chair to start my pedicure. I opted for the deluxe so this comes with a variety of things, from what i can remember, at least 2 masks, scrub, 10 minute massage, and hot rocks after. The total for this was $70, which is way more than what i would've normally paid at different locations, but I'm not knocking it, just isn't in my range but can be for someone else. Quality isn't great, but isn't bad. This is where my service issue/frustration comes in. My pedicure took almost 45 mins, and finally someone comes to start my set, or so i thought. She kept moving around, from one person to another, helping another client in between, but there are 3 other workers. I then get moved to a table, and I'm waiting again for about 10 minutes. She sits back down with me, and i thought okay great we're starting forreal now. Nope, we weren't. There was another client waiting, and she stops what she's doing with me, the gentlemen comes over and she moves to help the other client and he's now my nail tech. It is now 6:38pm and we're finally starting my set. Precise time because i was texting my bf to let him know bc this process was just taking so long. And i kid you not, the process from putting on the gel x nails, to shaping, filing, etc etc, i didn't walk out of there until 8:12pm. I did a very basic paint with cat eye polish. Typically 2 layers of paint, but he painted at least 5 layers before starting the cat eye magnetic process... In total i paid $168, and tipped $20. The amount of time spent there and the cost of it all, and being moved around from one person to another, ultimately costed the 2 stars. But again, this is just my experience i am sharing, and not to deter your decision to visit, because the quality of work is there.

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    Hi Tech Nails

    Hi Tech Nails

    3.5
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    I came to this nail salon three times and had the same nail tech who I liked. She seemed very…read moresweet. I walked in on Friday and the manager asked me what I needed done and I said gel manicure and the girl that I like was working on someone else and I said are you done after this? Oh no no I have more clients. OK is someone else available? No, we're full, then why did you ask me what I needed? So to give them benefit of the doubt and called them this morning at 9:30 to make an appointment with the girl that had done my nails previously and specifically asked for her at 11:45. When I came in. She was just starting on someone's toes and I looked at her and I said hi, I have an appointment with you at 11:45, to which she looked bewildered. And the manager said oh well, you can go with the other girl. I told them this was not the point. If I made an appt with one person at a certain time why is it not honored. I will not be returning. Customer service is not longer a thing I guess

    I feel so lucky to live around the corner from Hi Tech Nails--it's easily one of the best nail…read moresalons I've been to. The space is very clean, bright, and inviting, and everyone who works there is friendly and welcoming. Tu is my go-to technician. She always takes the extra time to remove my stubborn calluses and cuts my nails exactly how I like them--nice and short, without me having to ask repeatedly. She takes real pride in her work, and my pedicure always looks perfect. She's also incredibly kind, which makes the whole experience even better. Another big plus: the prices are very reasonable, which makes it easy to leave a generous tip. Highly recommend!

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