I have been going to this place for a few years now. I currently moved to the east bay eastbay and still drive down to San Carlos to get my nails done. John and Wendy do a very good job. They use high-quality product so your nails don't start lifting. And I could go without a fill for about four weeks and they still look good. If you're looking for a new nail place this is the spot to go! read more

Every person knows it's hard to find a place that does your nails well, so when you do find THAT place, you tend to be a repeat customer. For some reason, John has a dual personality when I've been there. Sometimes nice, sometimes rude. Initially, for the most part, I thought he was generally nice to me. In the beginning. My first red flag was when I came in on my fourth visit. I spent about 65 dollars on this visit. When it was time to pay, I gave a generous tip because both he and his wife had provided service for me. After I completed my signature on the charge, he said to me - "Next time bring cash." I was shocked. How are you going to tell your customer how to pay, when you offer credit/debit payment options? I mean, who are you to tell others how to pay, with THEIR money? And then, to boot, not even a thank you. So I stopped going there for a bit. And silly me, I like my pink and whites so I came back. That visit was fine, (I made sure to bring cash). Three weeks later, I came back and decided to trim the nails, and remove the whites. So....first thing, I had put lotion on my hands prior to coming in, because they were dry from the cold. He immediately tossed my hands out of his and said, "Go wash your hands, you have lotion on them!", as though this were sin. So, I went and washed my hands. I came back, and I see Wendy eyeballing him sanding off the whites on my nails. And of course she speaks Vietnamese to him, and he says something back, and she just keeps eyeballing, and then he says something else, and she starts laughing. So I ask him, "Is she asking why I'm removing the white?" And he nods his head yes. I thought about asking what he said that made her laugh, but thought it would be rude of me. So I just explained why out loud, (which I shouldn't have to do, it's my money, my nails and my choice). So I let it go. In the meantime, I've got younger females flanking each side and he's into the female on my right who is young. Bare in mind his wife, (who is sweet), is doing the nails on the young female. He is openly "interested" in this young girl. He pretty much rushes through my nails, leaves little black flecks on two of them, filed one crooked and never even asked how my day or week was. In the end, I paid and gave him a tip - He never said thank you, he never said have a good weekend, and not a good bye as I exited his shop. You see, I was the "older" women in the shop that day. When I left, I felt saddened that this moron was so ignorant on how to treat good customers. And it saddened me, because they CAN do good nails, but because of his demeanor and Wendy's rudeness, it is definitely not worthy of my money. Do not think your customer's do not know when you are talking about them. And do not think that people are making their judgements on your behavior. And definitely, with today's Yelp, Google, Facebook and Instagram, do not think for one minute that people don't have something to say. Also, most importantly - you work for us. We don't work for you. read more

Well.. I'm pretty sure I got the best gel manicure I've ever had to date from johns creation. A girlfriend wanted to get our nails done so I thought I'd try her shop. It was extremely busy. I don't know about anyone else but I personally like a busy nail shop because that means people like em. We waited 15-20 even though we had an appointment but people in the shop were nice. This isn't your typical nail shop-- it's totally clean, the staff are dressed nicely and actually have nice nails. It's a friendly environment here. From what it looked like, john took the time to remember his clients' names. He'd greet all his customers enthusiastically as they came in. I do not remember the girls name who did my nails but she was great! Gentle hands and lovely work. I do not remember the last time I got a good hand massage but she gave me an excellent hand/arm massage. I wish this shop were closer to San Francisco so I could come here more!! Parking seems decent, looks like a busy place.. But I totally recommend :) loved it! read more

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What a waste of time! I've been going to this place for about a year and a half. They are adequate, but usually at least 5-10 minutes late. Today, I had an appt. and waited 25 minutes! They also only had 3 employees working on people, and 4 customers waiting. Needless to say, I walked out. I wasn't in the mood for a rushed job. Thanks anyway! Won't be going back since there are so many other choices! read more

Best nail place ever!! I have been going here for 5 years now. The whole staff knows my name and greets me! I get acrylic gel nails and they always last for over a month! I won't ever go any where else! Thank you John and Wendy! read more

FINALLY... after many years of getting my nails done here and there..anywhere I finally found a REGULAR place to get my nails done! John is amazing! I found this place through a friend and I'm so glad I decided to go. A+++ Also, they last so long..I don't get that lift around the cuticle like I've always has problems with before, and whatever John uses is completely odorless...i don't never leave smelling like nail salon! I always make an appointment and I always see John, I think it's CASH only..I only pay w/ cash when I see John. =) read more

I've been going to John and Vu for well over a decade and have yet to find a better nail haven. (*Not* that I would ever want to go elsewhere, but there have been a few emergencies where I was forced to try elsewhere and of course am always incredibly disappointed with any nail spot other than John's). John is a true master *chefs kiss* at the art of nails, his sweet wife Vu is a brilliant pedicurist, and Wendy is great with acrylics too! They truly listen and care for the customers wishes - this place is a GEM. Definitely call to make an appointment! P.S. Vu and Wendy bring the fashion passion too - they have fabulous style. It's always a joy and a relief to see these three lovely humans... my nails certainly think so too! read more

I LOVE John's Creation! I live all the way in Daly City and commute to San Carlos just to get my nails done by him. I've been following him since he was at Beauty World in Belmont/San Mateo because he definitely knows what he's doing and he gets the job done quick! I'm one of the girls who wants something new every time and John always tries his new artwork out on me. I leave it up to him when it comes to hand painted designs, airbrush and colored acrylic. He's the best and the only nail guy that I trust and will go to. I am constantly getting compliments on my nails and they last FOREVER! If you're thinking about a good place to go, you see all the reviews, I would trust it and make an appointment today. He's well worth it! *You can check out some of his work that he's done for me if you click on the pictures up top. read more

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John's Nails is a neighborhood gem! My friend Ellie has been a long time customer of John.She took me once years ago,and I have been going ever since.Wendy always does my nails,while John and his wife are talented and nice,Wendy is my favorite, she always has a conversation with me and does an amazing job every time.Sometimes I have an idea of what I want,more often than not,I let her decide,she never let's me down. I am also a fan of her pink and white French manicure. Today she did my Halloween nails.Love them.Thanks Wendy read more

It was my first time coming to this nail shop! I've been looking for a nail salon for a very long time that can do nails the way I want them to. I came in with high hopes and I was not disappointed I think I finally found my nail shop my nails came out perfect and they were very efficient fast and polite and the price was fair! Definitely will be coming back! read more

John's Creation - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I leave here every single time feeling like a beauty queen. John is funny and personable, granted I have yet to let the master do my nails! You need to book an appointment well in advance for him! I am usually very last minute. All the girls in there are professional and a master at their craft! Also, I can go 3-4 weeks with out a fill and have yet to ever break a nail! He stands by his work which is a great feeling. Oh I work in retail and sadly I work in Daly City, but constantly I am getting complimented on my nails. Even when I know its time for a fill, girls are always asking where I get my nails done! Thanks John & Family! read more

John did an amazing job on my acrylics! And his wife, Vu, made my toes look awesome. She also gave me the best leg massage I've gotten this entire year. I have definitely found my go-to nail salon in the Bay Area. read more

John's Creation - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Great service, people - quality work!!! This is my second visit and won't be my last. Perfect gel shellac, pedicure, bring a pic and they can recreate it :) read more

John's Creation - French with a pretty flower accent! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

4 years later I'm writing another review because this place is amazing. I've been coming here every two weeks for the past 7+ years now. John, Vu, and Wendy are the best. They all do nails so well. True professionals! read more

I have been going to John for a year and a half and he is by far the BEST nail guy ever. Very fast and friendly. Nails last forever. He even lets me bring my little dog inside and lets me paint her nails. I posted a ton of pictures of the nails he's done for me. I won't go anywhere else. Love you John!! read more

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This place is amazing! I made an appointment to which I arrived a little early and John greeted me himself, asked what they could do for me, and then directed me to the colors educating me on the difference between gel and regular nail polish for acrylics. The woman who worked on my nails was very quick and not talkative, but did make sure to ask my preference on shape and made sure there were enough coats of polish for my liking. I was a little concerned about a rush job (as the entire process barely took 30 min) but was very pleasantly surprised at the end when everything looked perfect. The only thing I would warn future patrons about is the salon is VERY small, so very few places for sitting and waiting. Getting here too early might result in standing and waiting if there are others in the 4 chairs already. Will definitely be back here again! Prices are reasonable, everyone who works here knows what they're doing and they take credit cards. read more

John's Creation - In LOVE with these! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Repeat after me: "I Love John's Creations". By far the best service you will ever receive. My nails last over a month at times and the employees are awesome!! Personable, inviting and fun! Don't even think about going anywhere else. read more

For a $25 pedicure, this place is satisfactory. The lady doing my toes did an adequate job, though she did botch up one nail as she put my flip flops back on (at least she redid it). I got a few minor chips the following week, but overall it held up decently for a month. Probably won't be back, since there are better nail salons in the area for a comparable price. read more

worse nail salon in the bay very very dirty they never sanitize anything read more

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I am BLOWN away by how amazing Wendy is. I have had acrylic nails on since high school...I am now 27 and Wendy is the best nail technician I have ever had. I am very particular about my nails- most people don't clean up all my cuticles or make my nail look too thick and lumpy and Wendy did my nails exactly how I like them- thin, long, and clean all the way around. This is definitely my new place. Thank you Wendy! read more

John's Creation - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

By Far The BesT NaiLshop I've ever been to in my life!! Rose does excellent toes and leg massages and john does the best nails ever! by far worth the drive from san bruno! read more

I have been going to John's exclusively for 2 years now. I still love it. I still look forward coming here. I absolutely love the nail art that John and his staff provide. Everyone there does a great job. A creative job. I've never had a single problem or complaint about this awesome place. John's wife has been doing my pedicures 98% of the time and she's done a perfect job every time. I've had really painful ingrown (the big toes) toenails for my whole life. I had always cut them crappy (somehow I always managed to leave a sharp, crooked piece when I cut them, and it would continue to grow that way), which still plagues me to this day. The only relief I get is when I have a good, thorough pedicure. My ingrown toenails are my fault, and my fault alone for cutting them so bad for so many years, and John's wife knows exactly how to take care of them. When I went to John's earlier this week, there was a new lady there, and she gave me a pedicure this time. I was nervous, because if she didn't do it right it would hurt until my next pedicure. John's wife told her about my painful ingrown toenails (I have a slight affinity to be able to understand different languages) so this new lady did a great job, I didn't catch her name. The clients that come in here are awesome too. I've stricken up some great conversations with them. In two years,I have never witnessed someone unhappy with the services here. No one (customer or staff) has ever been a snob, nor condescending. The only time my acrylic nails fall off is when they've grown out for almost a month. I've never had one break. I have always been really hard on my nails and use them for tools (like opening a package lol...I know that you are really not supposed to use them as tools for things, oh well) and they hold up. I work with black, archival, waterproof, permanent and fade proof ink as well as different kinds of paint, glue, and ink. I've always been able to just wipe my nails clean after washing my hands; in the case of paint and glue I just have to use another nail to quickly and painlessly chip it off, which doesn't, and has never chipped or damage my nails in any shape or form. I get acrylic nails with gel. read more

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Found this spot on yelp. First time here. Great service and loved my nails. Also brought my mom to get a pedi and they took out that bad ingrown. Be comming gere again for sure read more

John's Creation - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I got my nails done with John and his wife on April 12. Almost 3 weeks later there's no lifting/breaking at all. They were very well done. 4/5 because my color faded in a way I had never had happen before. But my experience was so lovely. I can honestly say I've never had conversation with my manicurist/pedicurist like I did here. The couple was seriously so sweet and engaging. I would 100% recommend going here to get your acrylics and pedicure. No chipping on my toes either! read more

John is just amazing! He made my nails look beautiful for my wedding day... Thanks John!! And will definitely recommend this place to everyone!!! read more

John's Creation - John is just amazing!!! He made my nails look beautiful for my wedding day! Thanks John... You are the best! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

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I was referred to this place by a few of my co-workers. John is so talented! Wendy is also!! I love this place so much! They are talented and efficient! Such a good price for the services they provide. I come over to San Carlos from Hayward just to get my nails done. Wendy went so far above and beyond today to accommodate me! I had a fill appointment, but was able to squeeze in a design.. AND pedicure! All in under an hour. Amazing! Thanks Wendy! I'll see you guys soon :) read more

$35 for mani and pedi? Well worth it! Place was clean, they're quick, and I love the pretty color of my toes. I can't stop staring and admiring them! :) Everyone there was getting the pink and whites, so they must be super good at them. Even though its the middle of the afternoon on a weekday, every chair was filled and the phone was ringing off the hook. Only complaint - super small shop with bad air circulation. Door was wide open, but all I could smell were the fumes of the polish. read more

I love John's Creations. They are open late on weekdays and Saturdays which is so convenient!! I had been getting my nails done in San Jose for years even after moving to the Peninsula. I saw a girl in Foster City that had the coolest nails I'd ever seen and I asked her where she got them done - she told me John's Creations and gave me the number right out of her phone. Needless to say I've been coming here ever since and ALWAYS get compliments on my nails even after they've grown out and I'm long past my time for a fill (and never broken a nail either). John and his staff are terrific and very accommodating to whatever you want to do to your nails (designs, glitters, even special tips). I highly recommend and will continue to come here for as long as possible!!! read more

Found John on yelp about 4yrs ago. I love how they don't charge me for my little niece when I take her with me.

John's Creations in San Carlos is the BEST nail salon around! I've never been disappointed with my nails either done by John or one of the girls if he isn't available..... I usually know what I want BUT if I don't John will surprise me w an idea he has in his head and every time I love what he does!! He's awesome w designs, pink and white etc and my nail color never chips :) I highly recommend John's Creations! read more

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This is hands down the best nail salon on the Peninsula. Wendy was amazing. Whole staff was friendly and the salon was very clean. I am officially a regular! Thanks Wendy!! read more

John's Creation - Gel Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

They said they take walk-ins...so I walked in and was told "we don't have any time today." This from the guy who was sitting at one of the manicure stations eating and they had maybe 2 customers in the place, but hey. That's okay. Thanks anyways I guess. read more

I am soooo happy with my nails! I had been advised to try the gel on my nails instead of getting a regular manicure. I have been going to this salon sometime and it is full of regulars. My manicures and pedicures are impeccable. John does a great job and I am really happy with the results. I love this salon! read more

I needed an emergency fill in and am very particular about who does them as I am in search of one that can keep my nails looking as natural as possible. I am waiting to see how long the fill in will last but I have high hopes for John. He was efficient, quick and nice! My nails look amazing and the price had me floored I spend up to $60 for a fill in so once he told me his price I was unsure of the quality. He eased all my concerns. The entire experience was pleasant and I see why he has a clientele following of up to 19 years. I will be a loyal customers to John from now on! read more

John's Creation - Acrylic fill in so natural and thin!!! I love it - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I've been seeing Wendy for a few months now and she's amazing! She shapes my nails perfectly every time and even remembers what colors I've liked before. The fills she does look the most natural out of any fake nails I've had before, I'd highly recommend! read more

I travel all the way from the city down to San Carlos (granted I work in San Mateo but will travel on my off days from San Francisco) just to see John. He is by far the best person who has EVER done my nails. I have fake nails and change between gel and acrylic every few months and everytime I get them done, they look wonderful. John is highly skilled, like an artist and would recommend him to anyone. read more

I live in San Francisco and make the once a month trip to San Carlos to get my pink and white filled. I have got my nails done there for quite awhile. Their pink and white is AMAZZZING! What I love is that they shape them to your exact request and remember for the next. The quality is outstanding and they last a whole month for me ... I still get compliments on them with a 3 week growth... They never lift or chip. and price is very reasonable compared to pink and white gel at other places. Its about $38 for a full set and $28 for fill (again Last a WHOLE month though!!) There has been times where I got lazy and needed a quick set close to home and I always regret going anywhere else after I cheat on John's Creation. lol **Do note to make an appointment up to a week in advance though because they are always booked.... If you want pink and white or hot unique designs with glitter and fab colors go here ONLY... and ask for John or Kathy when you make an appointment!!! read more

Yesterday I found johns creations off of yelp reviews. What a find and only 2 blocks from my house. John and his team are really nice, respectful and good at what they do. John is so funny and the other clients were very nice and not all hoity toity considering were in San carlos. Nails look great. I will be back, yahoo! read more

John's Creation - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

I came in for a gel pedicure and a fill and repaint today. I was in a slight time crunch, and it seems as if the workers bit off more than they can chew. However, I'm very happy with the results, but I wouldn't recommend making an appointment when you're on a tight time budget. Regardless of that, the prices are unbeatable! The total cost of my services were $55, and they deducted $5 for some reason, and they charged me $60. I think that they may have included a tip. I should've asked about that. I do recommend John's creations, the workers are very sweet and helpful. I will be coming back! read more

John is a GEM! Very skilled and very gentle, he will school you on nails and nail care. He is by appointment only, so make sure to call before you go. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more