Galaxy Nail Spa

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The moment I stepped in, I was struck by the calming decor that instantly put me at ease. I was thrilled to find out they could accommodate me as a walk-in this on a Saturday morning. The spacious layout and abundance of spa chairs made sure I never felt cramped, a stark contrast to some past experiences. The staff, an ensemble of warm and friendly women, were absolute magicians with my nails. The pricing is reasonable considering the neighborhood, at $75 for a Gel manicure and regular pedicure. There is free 2 hour parking within the Mercer building garage. My gel manicure is still going strong after almost 2 weeks! read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - They completely transformed my nails. Lol they were in DESPERATE need of a manicure. - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Karen S.

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1 year ago

This place used to be so good. High-end with great service. It's now an assembly line. Nail technicians constantly speak to each other very loudly in their native language while ignoring their clients. Not a relaxing experience at all. read more

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Jade M.

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I got French-tip acrylic nails. You can see where they wiped the excess nail polish off because they didn't clean it up properly. A drill was used to clean up my cuticles, which cut me. The paint job is horrible and crooked. read more

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Candace W.

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Do not come here. I gave them the benefit of the doubt for so long and kept giving them chances to make my nails the way I want them. But after going to a different place I realize how awful this place is. my nails have never been so weak and they do not file them or shape them the way I want it after telling them what I want. The prices are different every time and I get the same thing every time. they use the weakest nail tips because they break off so easily. Literally got a set done and 2 days later a nail broke. everyone I know that has gone to this salon has had a bad experience with one certain individual. read more

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Ioana M.

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7 months ago

Be aware - They charge $10 for nail polish removal. This service always used to be free. No warning whatsoever either. Also, they must have switched their brand of nail polish - it chips after just a week. Very poor service and sub par pedicure. read more

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Erica M.

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2 years ago

Love it here- this is my go-to spot in Walnut Creek. Their gel pedicure always turns out great- and my last appointment I asked for a Hawaiian flower for our vacation, and I thought the artist did a great job. Nice massage chairs too. Highly recommend for a quality pedicure. read more

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Mac C.

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We called ahead and asked them if they had immediate availability for a foot massage, she said "yes, yes, yes, come, come, come" we were right around the corner (not even a 1min drive from the light) drove over, walked in, and she said they were very busy and needed to wait, my wife told the woman behind the counter, "that's why I called to ask, you could have just told me you were busy" then she just said "wait" Yeah, forget that! Not with that kinda attitude. All this could have been avoided through proper, clear and concise communication. Peace out! read more

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I'm EXTREMELY picky and expect GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE if I am spending over $100. Wow. This place has been top tier for me. As soon as you walk in the door they are extremely friendly and kind. Everyone can converse in English with you. They have all the nice colors and everything is so clean and organized. I never had a bad experience here. I see now why Ayesha curry used to come here! read more

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Jessyca E.

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I have been coming to this nail spot for many years and not have had anything but good experiences. I always pick some fun ideas and they are always willing to humor me... but always a nice job and nice people! read more

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M L.

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Got a pedicure on 11/26 in the evening. The nail tech kept digging into the sides of my big toe and cut way too deep. My nails had already been chipped due to a trip to Japan a week prior. I now have swelling on my big toe and while I have mild ingrown I have not felt it sore like this before. It better not turn into an infection. This staff needs better training and to stop obsessing over a particular area and know when to leave it alone. She then worked on my other foot and was able to cut off a large piece of my cuticle and placed it on my foot then looked at me with a smirk like she was pleased however I was just weirded out. Don't go here. I just came to meet a friend and that's it. Weird, lack of training nail techs... read more

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Julia J.

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1 year ago

Service is inconsistent for the price I pay. I go about 4-5 times a year. Nail area is clean which is important.

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Mary S.

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The ladies were pretty nice. However I give a low rating because Got my nails done for Easter. Two of my nails popped off two hours after I got home. Two more within two days. Not sure if their applicator is old or whats going on but it most definitely wasn't worth a hundred dollars. read more

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Elizabeth T.

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2 years ago

My go-to nail salon! Convenient parking in the garage and they are always accommodating even when I don't have an appointment. I never leave disappointed! read more

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Analisa W.

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2 years ago

I've been here twice and my nails come out fabulous! The first time Vivian did my nails and the second time Hali did them. These ladies are wonderful and friendly. I feel very well taken care of when I am there... so much that I am falling asleep because it's my time to relax. Love this place. Best find. read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - Vivian's work. Black rounded tips with red glitter. - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Jasmine A.

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2 years ago

Look how they did my nails and left all of this on my cuticles and hand. I am so sad that I spent all of this money read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - This is so horrible . I will never go to this nailshop again. - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Natalee C.

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I had a really great experience here. I booked on class pass for a gel manicure, came in and decided to get dip so it was just $10 extra. Tina was wonderful. Great attention to detail and I'm extremely happy with how my nails turned out! Super clean nail spa and I really liked the atmosphere. All the ladies are very nice and helpful. Will definitely be coming back here and I recommend this spot to you if you're looking for a clean, good looking manicure! read more

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Laura R.

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2 years ago

This place has gone down in quality and service. I paid for a deluxe pedicure and another customer came in and the nail tech said she needed to soak off someone's nails and it would be 5 minutes. 30 minutes later, I am running out of time and I had to skip the massage and paraffin wax. They still charged me for a deluxe pedicure. This place used to be relaxing and excellent and now it's sub par. Been getting my nails done for 25 years, this is definitely not a relaxing experience or worth the cost. I made an appointment and it made zero difference. Also, their polish selection is poor. I asked for OPI and they used DND which is for gel nails and the paint job was streaky. read more

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Lil-turtle L.

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Tracy is the best. Wherever Tracy goes, I go because she does a very good job. Book your appointment because this place be busy on the weekends! Great service as well. read more

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Dee B.

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BEWARE!!! DO NOT GO HERE!!! They have DANGEROUS contaminated tools!!! I took My Mom there to get a manicure and it became a nightmare!!! I had to take her to John Muir ER in Walnut Creek where she was diagnosed with Paronychia of her left thumb. They had to drain her thumb due to the infection that was giving her so much pain, then give her cephalexin antibiotics. To top it off she got nail fungus on her other nails. They should close businesses like this that put people's lives in danger!!! read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - Paronychia of left thumb that was drained by the ER doctor then given cephalexin antibiotics - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Chanel G.

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Overall I really enjoyed getting my nails done (dip) here, and they turned out great! However, I will say the one thing that was a bummer is I had an appointment at 1:30, and around 1:45 I asked when I'd be able to get in at which point they shared another 10-15 minutes. Thankfully they got me started 5 minutes later, however it can be a bit frustrating when you have plans for the day and scheduled this ahead of time. All in all, I have them a 4/5, especially because the nails came out so well! read more

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Annie J.

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HORRIBLE experience. Made an appointment to take my friend for her birthday. Show up on time, and we wait for THIRTY minutes before they see us. What's the point of an appointment then? My nails lasted just a few days before chipping and my friend got a bacterial infection that she ended up on antibiotics for. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. read more

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Neda E.

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Incredible service! Have been going here for almost 10 years and love it! Jennifer is my girl, but everyone is incredible!

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Jennifer J.

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0 stars. 1 is given only so I could post. Highly do NOT recommend this place. The techs tried to PULL my acrylic off rather than using a drill and soaking to be gentle on the nail. I was in tears. So much that she once said, "I'll pull real quick so it won't hurt as bad." After that, the nails were painted, and I was told to sit at a table while they dried. No one ever spoke to me again until I got sick of waiting and got up to pay and leave. Worst nail salon I've ever been to. read more

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Alice L.

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So happy with my nails. The ladies there were very welcoming and I really liked how my nails looks They did a wonderful job! Will come here again. read more

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Meghan A.

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I came here as a walk in. But it reminds me l should always check yelp first. They charged 90 dollars for a mani pedi with gel. I've never paid so much and I've been to much cleaner places. Staff was ok but they talked to each other the whole time. Not a good atmosphere. While l sat l thought oh well it will be cheap bc it's dirty in here cup holders are covered in sticky stuff and it's just run down and then she said 90 at check out. I couldn't believe it. I feel completely proves-gouged. Stay away! Upon further inspection they messed up my nail too! read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - Black mark on pinky looks chipped. All that for 90 dollars pop - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Jillian N.

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Do not come here. Not only did the nail tech file my nails so thin they look like tooth picks but 3 nails were already lifting when I was sitting in the chair. When I asked her to fix them she simply put nail glue over the area and told me nothing was there. She then continued to file my nails so thin she rubbed the skin off of 4 fingers causing them to bleed and CONTINUED TO FILE OVER THE BLOOD. Here are two fingers that were cut by filing my skin over and over even after asking to stop AND 1 area where I clearly told her the nail was lifting and she said there was nothing there. Absolutely awful experience and will not be returning. read more

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Carissa R.

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4 years ago

Okay, I have been to the best AND the worst of salons. This one consistently surprises me with their excellent, but reasonably priced mani/pedis. If you are looking for a regular mani/pedi place in the East Bay that can keep up with the current trends - Galaxy is your place. Doesn't hurt that they are right next to some amazing food spots either! Beyond convenient! read more

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Nataly A.

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The best mani pedi I've had in a long time. Most places do very thick powder dip nails and this place made them look super natural. My pedi was also amazing. The lady did one toe first to see if I liked the color. When I said I wanted a lighter color she didn't get mad or make a comment to her coworkers. I'll definitely be back here, the pedi massage was also amazing. read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - Dip powder nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Iriana M.

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4 years ago

Although I have not gotten the pedicure hair yet, this was absolutely the best work I've ever had done On my nails. I've always dreamed of the shape, Kim did an amazing job! This was the first time at the salon and it was absolutely amazing. I was attended to immediately and provided very detailed care with my nails. I will be trained them again for a pedicure and give an update. read more

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Nicolette F.

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God awful. Do not come here. She CUT my foot. Everything was fine, until she went to scrub my foot and cut it with the nail filer board. The board she used was rectangle and wasn't rounded at the edges. She was doing the downward motions and all of a sudden I felt this big sharpe pain. I looked down and not only was my foot just cut, a CHUNK of my foot was gone. So I know everyone makes mistakes but this is why I was mortified and left completely upset and will never return. She tried to stop the bleeding and really didn't want me to look at it. After minutes of compressing and trying to stop the bleeding her advice was for me to stick my foot back in the water where my feet were originally soaking. Mortified! Not only is that disgusting but highly not safe for me from a medical standpoint. I had an open wound that wouldn't stop bleeding and is subjecting me fo bacteria filled water. No one offered me any kind of peroxide or alcohol to help clean my foot. Instead they handed me two Band-Aids and said you'll probably need this. I will never be back. read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - My cut foot from a pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Juliana B.

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I'm giving this 2 stars because my pedicure was alright. My dip manicure however was not worthy of it's time and cost. I only came back here because i had a gift card but after this disappointing manicure I'll never return. I was left waiting 20 minutes for my manicure to be finalized while my manicurist started on a different client. I get that you're busy, but finish the job before starting a new one. The pictures are after she "fixed it" so you may understand why I'm upset. We spent $200 here and this is what I'm left with?! No thank you! read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - I get that you're busy but seriously?!? - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Galaxy Nail Spa - $60 dip?? - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Catherine W.

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I had a great walk in service here last month when I was visiting the area. It has a beautiful, clean, upscale interior, but very comfortable too. It was $30ish for a pedicure, reasonably priced. Right next to a Starbucks - also convenient! Would return. read more

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Brooke P.

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I came here at little early for my appointment as requested. I was greeted and sat quickly. I made a reservation on my app called ClassPass. I got a gel manicure and pedicure. They have a great selection of colors. I picked red. Another lady name Kim came to do finish painting my manicure. She did such a great job. I loved how detail they are about the manicure and coat laying right. Another lady name Diane did my pedicure. I love their gel pedicures. They do such a good massage on your legs and use a bag I think she said it was wax but nice and warm. I loved it, felt relaxing. The place is clean and they are consistent with the customers little to no wait time. They even give massages while you are doing pedicure or manicure like neck arms area. Not quick ones either good one. They help each other out, one doing nails one doing feet it's like a constant go here. Quiet peaceful music. I will definitely return. Thanks again Kim and Diane. read more

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Mura L.

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Have been doing mani/pedi for some time. The work is excellent-accurate and very thorough. We had done regular polish as well as gel. The ladies are very professional and friendly. The prices are rather reasonable. read more

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Rebecca D.

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If you are looking for an excellent nail technician, Lisa is it!! She has been doing my nails for years and never disappoints. She is careful and meticulous. I do gel manicures and they never chip, lift or peel. Lisa is patient in removing them as to not damage the nail bed. My nails don't get thin and rip as they have with other nail technicians. I highly recommend Lisa! read more

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Kayla T.

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I have been coming here for a while, I followed Kim here from another salon. She has always done such an amazing job and is a gem. Everyone here is extremely nice and they do a great job with keeping things up to code since the pandemic. Definitely come by and check this place out. read more

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Galaxy Nail Spa - Awesome French tip, dip treatment. Done by Kim - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Esmeralda M.

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My 5 starts go for Lin, Kitty and Tina, they are amazing and they always go beyond to make me happy. I have been going here for a long time. The place is very clean. They desinfect the tools they used. I always leave happy! read more

Galaxy Nail Spa - Cute manicure before going to Disneyworld - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Magi B.

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OBSESSED with my nail design. I've been going to Galaxy nails for years and have always been pleased with the service, but today was extra special. My manicure included a dip, 1 tip (because one of my nails was shorter than all the others), and design. Gina did such a beautiful job shaping and paying attention to every detail. She was also very gentle which I appreciate. Thank you so much for giving me exactly what I wanted. :) read more

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1671 N California Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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(925) 938-1818
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Hours

What time does Galaxy Nail Spa open?

Galaxy Nail Spa opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Galaxy Nail Spa opens at 9:00 AM on Saturday.Galaxy Nail Spa opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Galaxy Nail Spa close?

Galaxy Nail Spa closes at 7:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Galaxy Nail Spa closes at 7:00 PM on Saturday.Galaxy Nail Spa closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 7:30 PMSat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Galaxy Nail Spa take credit cards?

Yes, Galaxy Nail Spa takes credit cards.

Services

Is Galaxy Nail Spa by appointment only?

No, Galaxy Nail Spa is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Galaxy Nail Spa have bike parking?

Yes, Galaxy Nail Spa has bike parking.

Does Galaxy Nail Spa have parking?

Yes, Galaxy Nail Spa has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Galaxy Nail Spa have free WiFi?

Yes, Galaxy Nail Spa has free WiFi.

Review Highlights - Galaxy Nail Spa

“Jennifer - my favorite, is wonderful, very professional, thorough and kind.”

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4.4(128 reviews)

0.3 mi

Crystal Beauty Lounge is an adorable, immaculately clean salon. My BFF and I had a mani-pedi…read moreappointment on a Tuesday at 10:00 AM. We were the only clients at that time. Ugii Z. and Lexi J. were our nail technicians who were diligent and professional. I requested Lexi to fixed one splitting nail on one finger. This added $10 but worth how my nail would remain stronger. We were both pleased by the look of our nails and the classic polish colors we chose.

This is my go-to nail place when I'm visiting family. The salon is immaculately clean and their…read morestaff are skillfully trained. I've never had a bad mani here. Definitely make an appointment ahead of time-- I usually just call. The staff are courteous and extremely patient. Inside the salon, the bright white furniture is almost blindingly spotless. Pricing is relatively reasonable for East Bay. Sometimes techs do removals for free. Their gel and acrylic sets have been long-lasting and flawlessly done. I've transitioned over from dip because of how well they do gel.

Almond burgundy gel color

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Gel mani

Kool Nails

4.8(60 reviews)

0.8 mi

Very professional and friendly service. My elderly mother also receives VIP treatment. I really…read moreappreciate the nail tools are sanitized for each customer, the salon is clean and comfortable. Everyone works hard to provide a relaxing experience. Working with the general public can be difficult, I have personally seen the owner and staff work hard to please the most challenging customers. Would highly recommend this salon.

I've been coming to Kool Nails since I moved to Walnut Creek in August 2024. I used to come every…read moretwo weeks like clockwork, but unfortunately, I've had to slow down since being laid off. That said, I absolutely love this place! The quality of the products is excellent, the ambiance is lovely, and their equipment is top-notch. The staff are amazing so friendly and professional, and they know me by name now. I often got special designs on my nails, and they always nailed it. I even grew my real nails really long, and they constantly helped maintain them, patching and fixing broken nails so I didn't have to cut them. I've recently gone back to acrylics, but I just want to say these ladies are incredible. They actually clean your cuticles properly, and they're even great at handling ingrown toenails. But the cuticles work is great which, as a Brazilian girl, is a massive deal since so many places don't do it right. I love coming here and will continue to do so as long as I can. Thank you, girls, for being amazing!

Manicure area.

Gel pedicure $54

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Dip mani

Luxy Nail Spa

4.1(269 reviews)

1.9 mi

This review is overdue, it's for Vivian. Vivian did an absolutely amazing job on my wedding nails!…read moreFrom start to finish, she was so detail-oriented and really made sure everything was perfect. What I appreciated most was that she stayed longer than expected just to make sure my nails were flawless for my big day. The final result was beautiful, elegant, and exactly what I had hoped for. I couldn't have been happier with how they turned out.

Ownership change caused a huge decline in quality. Rush job and very poor application. I will no…read morelonger be coming here.

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Glamorous Salon

4.2(568 reviews)

1.8 mi

I've been coming to this nail salon for about two years now and I truly cannot recommend them…read moreenough. From day one I've felt so welcomed here. It's a family run business and that warmth shows in everything they do. Jason is my nail tech and he is absolutely amazing. His attention to detail is next level and he consistently delivers beautiful clean long-lasting work. I bring in inspiration photos or ideas and he always executes them perfectly sometimes even better than I imagined. My nails are always shaped flawlessly and I get nonstop compliments every single time. What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. Every employee is kind friendly and professional and you can tell they genuinely enjoy working together. It creates such a happy relaxing environment which is rare to find. I never feel rushed and I always leave feeling calm and taken care of. I also love that this is a place my whole family enjoys. My husband and my dad both come with me for manicures and pedicures and they always have a great experience. The staff makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome no matter who they are or what service they're getting. If you're looking for a nail salon that is consistent talented welcoming and truly cares about their clients this is it. I'm so grateful I found this place and I'll be a loyal client for life.

I've come here several times now since the weather has been so warm and sunny and summer is almost…read morehere. The lady I get my pedicure from is Cindy Vo and she is meticulous and takes her time. She is careful about trimming the ingrown nails I get and they don't hurt. She is very sweet, pleasant and so kind. Thank you Cindy for always taking the time to see me.