Came here for a brow clean up and facial and the owner took great care of me. The space is still clean and bright unlike other spots I've been to. And the decorations are so fun! Thanks again and looking forward to my next visit! read more

Isabella Nail Bar - Reception area - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I started going here 2012, today 8/18/26, at 11:45am an older female employee with glasses attempted overcharging. Upon my arrival I requested a menu of services, was asked if I wanted deluxe pedicure & I said sure as my last visit was this. After the service completed this same person stated $70 & I stated no it was $60 I paid last visit, she then stated I got a mask on my legs. I told her I did not ask for that service. (the young lady doing my pedi was having a discussion with the older female & at the end she put the mask on my legs) I paid the $60; I have spoken to the owner years ago and she is nice, disappointing to see her employees have become unprofessional. Less significant ... employee also asked if I wanted a drink, never brought it but continued to provide to everyone else..... very unusual treatment today read more

Excellent gel pedi. I appreciate the nice selection of current magazines, offering of a glass of water, door open to keep fresh air flowing in, and the calm, clean atmosphere. Friendly service too. read more

Love this place so much! My mom and I have been coming here since I was 11, and they never disappoint. They have a huge variety of services (I love getting a brow wax with my mani pedis) which I have used before all my major events including prom, senior ball, and weddings. The pricing is very reasonable. They pay very close attention to detail and always consider your comfort. If I could give a 10/5 stars I would! read more

Isabella Nail Bar - Isabella is a very clean and relaxed place- can recommend it enough! - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been coming here for years for pedicures and have always had a positive experience. The staff is friendly and I feel pampered. The pedicures last a long time, as well. I'm writing this review now because I recently went to another place in oakland that my daughter picked, for a mani/pedi. It was ok but then we felt very rushed at the end to move /leave, even though there were open chairs available. And also we felt rushed while paying. It kind of ruined the whole experience. Oh, and the manicure barely lasted a week and the pedicure maybe 2 weeks. Isabella's is so much better! read more

One of the best shops in Oakland! Open, spacious, clean - and very relaxing. I took my 80 year old mom and they treated her like a QUEEN! Such a wonderful leg massage for her aching legs - gentle but effective! And they do great nail work! If you want great nail care and value kindness and peace of mind - head here!!! read more

Excellent customer service and product! Family has been coming for years. Was provided with hot tea and a heated pad on a cold day.

I love it here--clean, friendly, and wonderful conversation. I am made to feel like family when I arrive.

All of the employees are lovely, I went as a walk in and was seated immediately and was offered refreshments. A great and reliable place, super fair price for a gel mani pedi. Got a french tip mani pedi and it's lasted great so far! Thank you to Isabella Nail Bar! read more

Great experience! Kind, friendly staff and beautiful service. The massages were the most attentive I've ever had--truly above and beyond. Left feeling so relaxed and taken care of. read more

The people I'm here are very nice but I went in here to get my nails fixed and an American Manicure which the Owner said that they could accommodate. They looked okay inside but when I walked outside the looked horrible. It also cost 60 bucks for a hot mess Nail job. One of the nails wasn't even dry and it's totally ruined. I don't recommend... read more

The quality of Isabella nail bar is so great every time I want a pedicure I go here. It is also so calming the music and the little waterfalls are so relaxing. read more

My daughter and I have been coming here for pedicures for years. The ambiance is so relaxing, we love the nature videos. They don't have the giant massage chairs, but I am much more relaxed here than after being in a salon with massage chairs. All the techs are so sweet and give great foot massages. read more

I've been going here for many years. Today was the first warm day and it felt like time to get a pedicure and get out my sandals. Since it was Saturday I called and got an appointment for about an hour later. I had great service- help in picking out a color, a shoulder wrap, and a great pedicure. It wasn't super crowded, so I didn't feel rushed to get up until I was ready. read more

We have been going to Isabella's for over a decade, and love it each and every time. The staff are detail-oriented, gentle, and the shop is spacious and very relaxing. Uyen is literally the sweetest ever; she remembers her customers and works hard to make sure they have the best experience. We recently got gel pedicures and are super happy with the results. read more

Very nice atmosphere. I love the relaxing videos and warm, friendly service. The room is bright and spacious.

The care and love the owner and her staff bring to their work is breathtaking. I feel like a princess when I am here. Their work is impeccable. I highly recommend this nail salon. Plus it is a green salon!!! read more

This is my second time coming to Isabella Nail Spa and I'm pleased. I called about 15 minutes beforehand and was seated as soon as I arrived. They promptly asked if I wanted tea or water and brought fresh lemon water right away. The staff were very courteous, and my pedicure is absolutely beautiful. What If really like to point out is the relaxing atmosphere. The colors are beautiful, the nature videos are relaxing and the decor is fabulous. I will return for another. Thank you! read more

I've been going there for over 6 years! Service is amazing all the ladies who work there are professional and friendly. The ambiance is exactly what I look for after a hard week, is a place I can go relax. I have never had a problem with them, the owner Uyen is super approachable and always is making sure all her employees are giving their best service to all their clients. 200% recommend them. read more

I love this salon because the owner is so kind and professional. They play relaxing music and show beautiful nature footage on the tv and the place is very clean. It was cold outside today, so they offered me a warm wrap for my shoulders. So thoughtful. And my mani pedi looks beautiful. read more

Love this salon. My beautiful manicure and pedicure lasted nearly a month! Amazing!

I couldn't agree more with all the other bad reviews for this place. I keep coming because is convenient close to laundry and grocery shopping but if the owner is there, ruins the whole simple experience of a simple mani/pedi. She is always in a bad mooth.. looking what to criticize and be upset ..she feels like she is doing a favor to customers. I thought after dealing with a global pandemic and almost out of business she would change, but clearly not. I had to come back today after a very bad pedicure done last week, it was done very poorly.. I did messed up a nail, but the lady that did the mani agreed she should do all the nails again. Even worse she had to do the whole process again, she did it so bad that looked as if I did the pedicure myselt at home with bad lighting. Not Only I had to come back and spent time again, but she asked me to move in a rush, and She pretended me to walk barefoot? And quick because she got another appointment? After I waited to dry more Than 15 mins, I left, I messed up a nail tripping on my own sandals and when I came back she was sooooo upset !!! What is the problem on fixing one nail???? According to her, She is an engenieer? Well that's the problem. She should go back to that industry. I have waited patiently before, just to have a rush mani/pedi by her, always in a rush. Her staff seems to be scare of her. I should have stopped coming here years ago, when they messed up my eyebrows, they only did charge me full amount and no apology, but the owner was showing me how to fix my eyebrows with make up set, that she tried to sell. What a "nice thing to do for a client" What an unprofessional and mean person the owner IS! I feel sorry for her staff, They seem nice. Congratulations lady owner you just lost another client and another bad review. read more

I don't get my nails done often but once in a while I do and then I'm glad I went to Isabella. The women who work there a nice, the owner always welcoming. This time I had my brows waxed and tinted. I was nervous but the end-result was satisfying and very natural-looking. Very professional, perfectly matched my hair which is blended with grey. All in all a nice spa experience. (Plus they have great nature videos;-)) read more

I love this nail salon and have been getting mani/pedis here for years, now I bring my daughter with me. The owner is lovely, her technicians are friendly and do a great job and the tea is an extra treat. It is spacious and relaxing, even when they are busy. Highly recommend! read more

After posting my last 1-2 star review, Maya contacted me soon after to apologize for the less than stellar service. I made it clear that it wasn't due to an inexperienced technician, but more so management, in my opinion. She offered to give me a credit for both the mani and pedi, one of which I have redeemed. This is how you keep longstanding customers. Well done. The pedicure was fantastic and included a lovely foot and leg massage. I appreciate INB for turning this around. read more

This was by far the most relaxing, kind, & attentive service I've experienced anywhere! The pedi massage is just blissful. And there is no icky chemical smell *at all anywhere.* I'll be back for sure! read more

I have been coming here for years! Uyen always remembers my name and is incredibly accommodating, fitting me in around my schedule. The environment is soothing with calm music and nature videos and I can read and relax. I also really value knowing the management is so knowledgeable and thoughtful about safety in nail salons for both the staff and the clients. That is very important to me in choosing a salon. Many of the staff have been here for years. They are always friendly and do a great job on my nails. They will also go above and beyond to fix it for me if anything is not perfect. Definitely recommend! read more

I had a manicure and pedicure both by Loan. She did a lovely job, very careful, caring and skilled. I will ask for her again. The shop is beautiful, clean and restful surroundings as well. read more

do I have to give one star? Can I give no stars? We were looking for a spa experience manicure and walked into an empty salon with two techs. Instead of having comfortable chairs, they seated at what look like a cocktail bar. I asked for a spa manicure. She filed my nails. Did not buff them. Did not clip my cuticles. Rubbed some olive oil on my arms back and forth, back-and-forth. Never properly massaged them at all, and never massaged my hands and fingers even once. We had to ask for some weak tea. It really was a ridiculous experience. It ended up costing like $22. I would've paid them $80 or more for a really luxury experience and even asked for it and they looked at me like, "Huh?" how do these people stay in business. What a disaster. Never had a worse one. Don't feel bad about this review at all. read more

I was super unimpressed with the service I received at this nail bar. The staff all dragged their feet acting as if this was the last place on planet earth they'd rather be... not a very good vibe when you want to relax and get your nails done. My friend got a pedicure and the woman dropped the heel-scrubber on the floor and picked it back up (without washing or replacing it) and used it as if it never happened... no sorry, no "oops" nothing. Second to the poor customer service, the actual work is not impressive. I attribute this to their lack of passion for being there in the first place. My lady seemed like she cared about my nails, but in the end they came out as I posted in the photo attached to this review. Lastly, the price was 48 dollars for a gel manicure that didn't even come with a massage... sadly, I will never be going back to this place. There are far cheaper/better quality nail shops in the Bay Area and this isn't one of them. If you're in the east bay, look in to Citi Nails in concord. They are a much better salon! read more

Isabella Nail Bar - Gel paint either chipping or not even painted completely to begin with... not even 24 hours with the manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

We have been going to Isabella's for several years. Always please with their friendly and welcoming service. Appointments are more reliable, but an occasional walk in is viable, depending upon staffing. read more

THE WORSE PEDICURE WE HAVE BOTH RECEIVED IN OUR LIVES. Beyond disappointed. My fiancé and I made an appointment to pamper ourselves with self care for a pedicure and ended up leaving feeling defeated and overwhelmed with anxiety from the experience. Both pedicures were rushed through. My fiancé and I are well aware of the service industry and making sure that we tip more because of our appreciation of service (not because we have to or are expected to.) Pedicure A: I had to ask her several times to scrub the bottom of my feet to ensure she removed the dead skin. She seemed annoyed that she had to do more than her normal patting of the feet with the scrubber. Then she tried to mask the dead skin with oil so it wouldn't show. WHY?! When she began to polish my toes she did not remove dead skin from my toes and but instead put alcohol on it so it would not show. At that point I was over it and just wanted to leave. Pedicure B: Where do I start?! My toenails where filed crooked. When my left the spa my feet were extremely dry and the white polish was lumpy. When I impressed my concern she said "thanks for letting me know." She then proceeded to charge me $6 extra because I got a premium colors. I got white and my fiancé got clear polish. What about that is premium? I chose the only bottle of white on the shelf. We wouldn't go there if it was the only place, if it was the last option that is an hour from here, if it is the last spa on earth, or if Jesus or Buddha came down and told me go here my child. They then proceeded to tell me that they only accept cash or Venmo after the fact and overcharged me and I had to request a refund. We are new homeowners in the neighborhood and there is no way that we will be supporting this business in the days, weeks, months or years to come. Do better! read more

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I don't write bad reviews lightly. I came here because a friend said she used to come here before she moved to the city. Worst manicure I've ever had. It's so bumpy. I tried to point out some of it and was totally ignored. The manager/owner was nice but I'll never go back. read more

Isabella Nail Bar - Mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Always great service at Isabella Nail Bar!! Very friendly and attentive. Love them! Uyen has great suggestions and really takes care of you!

Was in dire need of a pedicure this place was recommended to me but if it was not such a dire need i would have walked out. I was put in a back room ( that was not as updated as the front part of the business) like the kid on the back of the bus as if they were hiding the fact that there was a Black women in their business. The lady who did my pedicure seemed as if she was pissed off that she had to do it. My manicure water was no where near warm she just did not care. She was rough and she rushed through it all. At the end she finished and just walked away without a thank you or any directives. The younger lady was nice but I think she kept checking in too much to distract me. The cost for the service did not match up. For this place to be in montclair i expected more. read more

Isabella Nail Bar - Pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been visiting Isabella Nail Bar for over ten years and always enjoy my experience. There are so many nail salons in the area to choose from, and I've certainly tried a number of them, but the friendly team at Isabella is hard to beat. The salon is clean, they have a ton of polish options, a talented team of technicians, a dedicated and approachable owner, and I always leave feeling like I've had a relaxing getaway. read more

I should have listened to the reviews... I really wanted to like this salon bc of how nice it looks . the lady's were very nice and so welcoming but the place could have been way cleaner. it needed to be swept and mopped along with where u put ur feet was dirty not even the clear plastic was provided the seats were just dirty and all needed a good clean ... I hope this owner understands what needs to be fixed so they'll have more potential costumers . I was told to go over the phone with no wait and I had to wait for 30 min before getting my hands done and ended up not getting my feet done bc of how long the process would have taken as well. I like locations that are honest about the wait time . ... i was in a rush and that could have been the reason why my nails came out bad but i made that clear over the phone. The lady who did my nails did a bad job even tho she was so nice lol i was very disappointed with the out come of my nails and time wasted. I won't be going back. I might have been wrong but she made a face when no tip was given ...(I'm an amazing tipper) but for the first time I felt it wasn't deserved. I don't know what she expected after that. read more

I just had a mani- pedi with Julie and Nhung. Both very thorough, careful and thoughtful. I received good advice about some toe and nail issues. read more

So I need a mani and pedi and stopped in to this place. First off the pedi was not a pedi . My feet were soaked in cold water. I told her it was cold she didn't care. My feet were some what scrubbed and polished. There was no massage, no cuticle cleaning no towels nothing. My manicure wa the same thing. Was charged over of what I should have paid. Customer service can't tell you didn't get any at all. I put one start but truthfully it should have zero stars. read more

So I made an appointment and came to this nail bar, and I specifically asked before calling if they removed ingrown toe nails, the lady told me yes, I come in for my appointment and then find out they don't have the tools to remove the ingrown toe nail, so as she is digging into my toe, my toe starts to bleed, and it developed a yellow puss coming out or both big toes, I will not be coming to this nail salon ever again! Due to the neglect on my feet and to the ingrown. My foot is now throbbing in pain and it continues to bleed with puss as I am writing this, I have pictures to follow this post, this place show be shut down, or not even open. Do not go to this nail salon, or if you do, be aware they do a terrible job, don't even have real nail technicians. I will not be coming to this location again read more

Isabella Nail Bar - Ingrown toes bleeding with puss, and just left the salon nail polish gel already came off, Terrible place will never come again - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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