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Friend's Nail

3.3 (106 reviews)
InexpensiveNail Salons
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

Services - Friend's Nail

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

Nail repair

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Gel Manicure
Maritoni E.

I've been coming to this nail salon for awhile and they never disappoint! Service is always comfortable, good, quick and most importantly affordable! I came in today hoping they'd be able to make this vision for a nail design come to life and AS MY NAIL TECH'S FIRST TIME ATTEMPTING THIS - she did great! I love how they turned out! Going to stay as a loyal customer :)

Toenail murdered
Sweet Stephany R.

I got my nails done last week Thursday July 20, 2023. It's been 1 week and my toenail look like this. It's painful and it's my 2nd time to come to this nails salon. After my nails got clean and done I feel a little pain on my right toenail and I thought it will heal right away but not. I didn't know it will become worst like this!

Dianna H.

Had a great experience getting a gel mani here. I walked in around 10:30 on a Saturday and they had a couple customers already. I wasn't sure if they'd be able to squeeze me in since they looked busy, but they asked me to pick a color and then sit at one of the stations. Within minutes, someone came over (I didn't get her name unfortunately) and started working on my nails. I don't get manis very often, and especially not gel, but I was impressed at the efficiency and quality of her work. I left around 11:30 as a happy customer! Unfortunately they don't have a list of their services and prices, but I asked about some basic ones. Most gel manis cost $25 (though some premium colors are $30). It's $5 to remove the gel mani, unless you get another one, in which case it's free. A regular mani/pedi costs $28. Very affordable!

Peep the pink gel manicure
Rene C.

Return visit 3/13/2020 it was all pleasant until I showed a $5 off coupon from the San Mateo County Healthy Nails Program. Found this nail salon on an ad for county of San Mateo healthy nails. The salon does not use chemicals that irritate the respiratory system. Drop in appointment for gel manicure & was so happy with the work! Will definitely return

Needed a French manicure
Gloria O.

Needed a French mani and was taken on a slow morning so that worked for me. Clean instruments used on me. Nice staff, friendly and eager to offer a pedicure but I was in a rush. Would recommend calling to be sure chairs open. Parking a bit of a hassle but overall nice natural look and $35

Messy and poorly done
Ada L.

Came in as an emergency, needed a fill before a work trip and my regular tech (at another shop) was overbooked. Staying at my I laws for personal reasons, I chose a place close to their home. Called earlier in the day and scheduled an appointment. Got there on time, I waited about 5 min, not bad. The nail tech was nice in greeting me, didn't catch her name but one of the older ladies there. Made small talk and then she started my fill. It took forever! She was so slow and spent the first half of my appointment looking over to the lady next to her and seeing what she was doing. It also hurt when she would hold my fingers due to her long nails, they kept digging into me! When she filed my nails she kept filing my skin and it hurt. I didn't complain because I was already in the middle of the procedure and already took the loss in my head. The cherry on top was the horrible gel polish job she did. Messy and poorly done. Not planning on ever coming back. Enter at your own risk!

Kim A.

My new favorite nail salon! This is my second time going to this salon- I refused to go to Classy Nails at the mall. I had a fill from Tank and she may be my go to artist :)

Nicole P.

Had a classic manicure for $15 and gel removal was an additional $5 plus tip. A little disappointed that each coat was not allowed to dry enough which caused some air bubbles and bumps in the nail polish making it one thick layer. However, the lady there was thorough with cleaning my cuticles which is why I'm still giving 3 stars.

Cami V.

One of the younger mail techs did my full set acrylics and it's the best manicure I've had in the Bay Area so far. I live in the east bay and was here with my partner so he could go to the casino(not my cup o tea) so got my nails done on a whim! Absolutely great service and a beautiful manicure

Brenda R.

I came in at about 4:30 on a Tuesday and it was pretty empty. There was only one person getting a pedicure. They attended me right away and sat me down. My gel manicure was $30 it was a really fair price. I loved how it came out , the nail tech named Jasmine was so kind and she did such a great job. She also fixed a broken nail I had at no charge, that was so nice of her. I will definitely be coming back. Tip: if you can't find parking in front, there is a parking lot in the back, behind Bank of America!

NORILY F.

So disappointed today! It took me a while to grow my own nails and the lady that did my nails just keep filing it short and uneven. I told her that it's uneven and she said no and defensive. The conversation between co workers are tooooo loud.

Nail smeared
Maria-Elena D.

Not happy with service . Mean girls wish they were more friendly. My nails are smeared and not very well done

Imelda G.

Friendly customer service, they are okay seeing you without an appointment, overall the ladies are good if you want something specific, make sure they do understand your request, show pictures if posible. Reasonably priced and really nice ladies

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5 STARS!!! I love this nail shop so much, they get me rught every single time. Super sharp on detail and pays attention to client's needs.

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