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    Envy Nails

    4.1 (161 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Envy Nails

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

    Nail polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    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.

    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!!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Hot pink chrome gel nails and white toes for summer vacation!
    Lisa B.

    They are so talented! All the nail techs are very sweet and take their time to do such an amazing job. Bring in your inspo photos, and they can recreate your dream nails. Envy Nails salon is clean, spacious, and their massage chairs are divine. Major plus: Love that they are open late until 7pm if I have a late day at the office and can get nails done after. Thank you, Linh & Kevin! I am your customer for life!

    Danellia R.

    After five months without getting my nails done, a coworker recommended Envy Nails, and I'm so glad she did! The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating, making scheduling a breeze. They even got my best friend and me started as soon as we arrived. Kevin did my nails, and he was both funny and great to chat with. I showed him an inspo photo for what I wanted done, and he was able to do it easily. I got a Gel X manicure, and I'm beyond happy with the results. The pricing was reasonable and we were in and out of there within an hour. I'll definitely be coming back!

    This is the set Linh did!!! amazing!!!

    I loved everything about here! 10 stars across the board!!! I came in crying because I just got the ugliest nails done and came here hoping they could fix it and Lihn did. She's great and does an amazing job. I loved the atmosphere of this establishment. Everyone is so nice and welcoming! Kevin is great too!!

    Almond shaped, French tips with Crome added
    Suzi Q.

    My BFF & I have been getting our medi/pedi with Envy nails for a few months now and it's never a disappointment. All staffs are very friendly and they do a great job. They can design anything you want on your nails. I just stick with my comfort and clean looks. Give them a try.

    Acrylic Fullset (French tip + chrome) & White gel pedicure

    Upon walking in, I was greeted and assisted right away for my 10:30am Monday appointment. It wasn't busy at all, & Linh was able to take her time with my nails and did a great job. I originally came in just for a full set, but after some convincing from Linh, I decided to get a pedicure too since my toenails were overdue. The service overall was great. Linh offered me water and was very thorough with filing and applying my nails. The process took about an hour and a half, and midway through I was moved to the chairs to begin my pedicure. As for the pedicure, the outcome looked nice, but the service itself was just okay. I didn't really get to soak my feet much since the tub wasn't filled deeply, and the exfoliation was minimal--barely any scrubbing at the bottoms of my feet. A little disappointing, but at least the finished look on my toes was clean and well done. The biggest shock was the price. My total came out to $150 ($165 with tip), which feels very steep to me. For comparison, I usually get Gel-X done in SoCal for $65 or less, add-ons included. Here in NorCal, I guess the market is different, but $100 for a simple nail design and $50 for a gel pedicure seems excessive. While the nails were executed well, the pricing just didn't match the level of service for me. Overall, I'd rate this place a solid 3.5-4/5. It's convenient, has parking across the street, and is a decent option if you don't mind paying premium prices. But if you're looking for more affordable service without sacrificing quality, I'd definitely recommend checking out home-based nail artists who don't charge as much for add-ons :)

    Deluxe Pedicure
    Xochi A.

    Came a little over an hour from closing for a pedicure. I was greeted and had a slight wait but it was fine as they were really communicative. The chairs are new as well as the place is newly remodeled they use disposable basin covers. The pedicure itself was really good and felt caring. This place has changed names and owners a few times but I will be back. I felt appreciated.

    Kevin did an amazing job! I highly recommend coming here to get your nails done. The service is really nice and communication was amazing.

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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

    It wasn't busy at all, & Linh was able to take her time with my nails and did a great job.

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    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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