I dropped into this salon because it was convenient and I desperately needed a manicure. But wow, never again. I know the nail tech meant well, but she cut and filed my nails really raggedy and uneven. I had to re file them when I got home! The whole place is cluttered with random crappy purses, face masks and other random trinkets they have for sale hanging all over the walls. I got a bad vibe walking in, and should have just left, but I gave it a shot and won't be back. read more

Well this is really crazy. I don't why I would spent $17 to remove my nails off and got this bloody scene. I have to put a bandage on my finger everyday now until I don't know when. After they got my nail like this, there was no any kind of apology. They even say that this happen because my nail is too thin instead of their skill issues. What is more interesting is that they told me to come back later. The attitude really irritates me that this is my first time rating on Yelp. I just hope that they can try to have a better customer service in the future and you guys can be aware of what might happen when your come here. read more

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$250. $250 dollars is what I spent to get my hair relaxed. I asked the women before hand if it was a good idea for me to relax my hair or if I would risk damaging it. She said it was perfectly fine. Look at the picture attached and tell me it is perfectly fine. My hair grows very slowly and I have been trying to grow it out for some years now and now I have to spend even more money going to a different salon to get it all chopped out. I decided maybe I could try and save it by washing it right away and using protein treatments and leave-in conditioners. After a few days of trying, I decided to go back and have a refund. It's absurd that I paid these people $250 to them to fry and completely damage my hair beyond repaid. The women then began to scream at me and threatened to call the police just for asking for a refund. They are rude, unprofessional and have no idea what they are doing. read more

Judy Hair & Nails - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Gel Nails, design all 10 nails, 5 different colors with Thanh. He's amazing with gel and dip. He did everything very carefully. Price is way more affordable than other places in Bekerley. Parking is a little hard to find. If you got lucky, you can have a parking right in front of the store. Gel usually lasts me 3-4 weeks. read more

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Thank you Trang. She did my hair color with great color as picture which posted. See you next time for my next hair color. read more

Judy Hair & Nails - Thank you TRANG for doing my hair it's so fabulously. She did my hair color with great color I love it. See you next time. - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

This ain't what I wanted. I wanted a new set but he just did a polish change. The lady is good but don't trust the man doing your nails. NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN!!!! read more

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"No one is touching my feet. Between you and me, Elaine, I think I've got a foot odour problem." Frank Costanza, Seinfeld Da Scene: Was killing time while getting a broken window replaced up the street Auto Glass Express and stumbled on to Judy's. Nice find! They welcomed a pedicure walk-in, quick & efficient w/ a nice little foot/calf massage to go w/ the spa chair massage. Talked me into a haircut - admittedly, I was nervous and asked for just a trim. "No problem, I know just what you need." Da Service: Actually made me more nervous, but I got a neat trim and was out the door in 25 minutes total, for a VERY reasonable price, about what a haircut alone would be at my regular spot. Want it easy, parcheesi at a great value? Judy's is the spot! read more

Owner offer to redo my nail. good job this time. Thank you for doing it. I am very happy with my gel nail this time! I believe it will last 2+weeks. Previous review: Very nice people. Gel nail $25+1 fee for credit card. Not very good job. All edges are not covered. In the rush. Less then 20mins. Won't recommend. Don't know how long will last. read more

Judy Hair & Nails - Owner redo the gel nail! Thank you. Love it! Good job this time! - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I think this is a classic you get what you pay for. I was in a few weeks ago for a basic manicure to clean up my hangnails. I think the final result was fine, but, the person used a Dremel tool with a sand paper bit that was used on other people and then was used on another client after me. That is an extremely dangerous practice. I do plan on going back but I will be very firm in inspecting their sanitation protocols and saying "no" to anything I think is unsafe, or just leaving and going somewhere better but more expensive. read more

DO NOT COME HERE FOR ANYTHING HAIR RELATED. WORST RESULT EVER. my mother came here to get her hair done. she came in with highlights and was told that her highlights were too light already so they had to make her hair one color and then REDO the highlight. She agreed. What they gave her was red and brown hair with highlights. NOT AT ALL WHAT SHE ASKED FOR. read more

I've been coming here to get my hair cut for a while. Found out Both Judy and Helen have moved and are now working at Judy Beauty Salon at 1465 University Ave! So glad they didn't move far. read more

I decided to gamble on a $10 haircut and lost. One of the worst haircuts I've ever received. Don't get me wrong, the people here are nice enough and I'd really rather not write a terrible review but I'm just very, very disappointed with what I got. I came in, hopeful, with pictures of how I've had my hair cut in the past to show them just how I wanted it. I mean, it's pretty simple: Long on top, short on the sides. Instead, I got very short all around and uneven in patches on the top. Seriously! There were strands of long hair interspersed with shorts ones! It literally looked like I took a lawnmower to my head. Afterward, she asked me if I liked it but I was much too disappointed to even speak. I paid the $10 plus tip and left. I immediately walked back to my apartment and shaved my head. It was only $10 but now I have to wait a month or 2 for my hair to grow back so I can have it how I like it. Well, my friends were all wondering if they should take the chance... but now they know. read more

1 star for cleanliness. 1 star for friendliness. and...that's about it. I spent $17 on a pedicure, and I really feel like it wasn't worth the money. Although i appreciated not being there for hours, I felt like it went by too fast - the woman barely cleaned my nails, didn't do much to shape or file them, and didn't sufficiently push back my cuticles so now there's nail polish painted over them. The only reason I went here is because I was waiting for my car to be serviced at Midas nearby, and had to kill an hour. I won't be going back. read more

This place is horrible. Came for a pedicure and they used a grinder on my toenails which are not very strong, and then the woman doing the pedicure proceeded to yell iextremely loudly into her phone for 30 mins while giving me a pedicure. Not relaxing at all. read more

Worst manicure I have ever gotten. Not a single one of my nails are the same shape, some are wayyy too rounded, some are a squared round, some are....god knows what. My cuticle was clearly bleeding and she sprayed acetone on it. I only got a clear coat and for whatever reason it dried with all of these weird striations...I asked for a thicker polish so maybe that would dry smooth...no better. They're just a mess. Meanwhile there's korean gameshows blaring in the background, and they left their food that they had been eating upon my arrival, out at the table next to me. read more

Went to get a gel manicure and pedicure they rushed through the entire thing. They kept stopping my pedi to give hair cuts to other walk in clients. Gave me the manicure while someone else was doing my feet. The person doing my manicure was shaking and got gel all over the sides of my nails. When I brought it to her attention she took the brush with acetone to clean it but obviously it didn't work because it's GEL! I live close by and was hoping to like this place but it was awful. read more

I recently got a haircut here and had a terrible experience! First, Judy kept asking me if I dyed my hair myself. The first time, I responded politely with "No, actually I paid a lot to get my hair dyed like this." The second and third times she mentioned that my hair looked like I had dyed it myself were as excuses for the terrible hair cut she gave me. Judy: "Your haircut looks bad because you dyed it yourself." Me: "uh, my haircut looks bad because you just cut it and now it it looks like I have a long splotchy mullet!" Second, Judy did not listen to what I wanted. I had requested cutting 3-4 inches off and adding some more layers. She cut off 6-10 inches in some places to the point that I can no longer put my hair in a ponytail. Also, she cuts hair with a dry method in which she straightens your hair first. This may be fine for some people with naturally straight hair, but for those with wavy hair like mine, this method doesn't make sense nor does it look good. This place gets two stars because my mom's pedicure turned out well and has lasted for over three weeks. I definitely will not be coming back here and you should only get a haircut here if you'd like some subtle insults along with a terribly botched haircut. read more

Wack as fuck. Owner told me she doesn't know how to do design on top of gel nails. Still Judy doesn't know how to nails period. Never again. read more

Judy Hair & Nails - Wack! Came here to get my nails done and walked out of there with these wack ass nails. All uneven and it was done by the owner. - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I took my elderly mom here to get her thick nails trimmed, and we both ended up getting a pedicure. They seemed efficient and pleasant. We were both happy, and the price was right (as my mom says, both of us get our pedicure for less than the price she would pay at Kaiser for just a trim). As we were heading out, a family showed up to get the kids hair cut, and the folks there seemed to be working well with the kids. Update August 25, 2016: Another trip to Judy's, another great experience. Very friendly, quality service. read more

The service is amazing in this salon! I went in to get a mani-pedi and they did a really good job! Especially for the price, which was $25 (plus I gave a $5 tip b/c they were extremely nice and professional). I wouldn't say that the salon is modern, but if you need the job done right, these ladies will do it! read more

A lovely surprise! Had my first visit to Judy's today, and was really impressed with the place. Everyone was extremely nice and friendly, Sonia's pedicure was top notch, the massage chair actually worked, and they didn't charge me for the flip-flops (I'd asked if I could buy some as I had closed-toe shoes). I was in a rush to leave but they asked me to sit for just a few minutes under the UV dryer, and gave me a nice neckrub/back massage. Not a super fancy place, but clean and well maintained. I will absolutely be back - a great experience and a really good price. read more

Sweetest people ever. Judy took the best care of me and my family. Our nails look amazing! Such a good deal. I recommend trying the hot wax with your pedicure it feels really good. read more

This is hands down the best kept secret for a haircut in Berkeley. They do a great job on your hair because they actually listen to you. I put my trust in them because they are outstanding hard workers, have some serious hair cutting skills, and there prices are an absolute bargain ($10 haircut). It's cheap enough for me to get a haircut every week. All people whom have gotten manicures or pedicures here appear to be repeat customers and they're are always leaving satisfied. Tonight, they closed at 7:00pm. I arrived with no appointment around 6:30pm and had some other services besides my haircut done also. They didn't rush me. I was still there at 7:10pm. Someone came in at that time. I watched as they happily took this women with her young son. Then Judy with no frown on her face got him and his mother out finished at 7:30pm. The mother then asked amazed "what time do you close". They want your business. That's why I love Judy, Helen, and Kim (and also the man that is there). I had to "up my tip" tonight. I just felt it inside (what is right is right). They all are very nice and you'll always notice that everyone that gets their services leaves with a smile on their face and in a good mood. Did I mention with all of this you get a free massage? :) Its usually a forehead, neck, and upper back massage. However, I usually specifically ask them for a scalp massage because that's what I like. If your into scalp massages, Judy told me that you can pay an optional additional $5 if you want a real extended head massage. :) They got everyone covered. :) I'm been telling my friend about them. They also told me that they cut African American hair there too. If you have a question regarding that, just ask them. I love the multicultural environment in there. You see many different cultures coming in and out of there. I'm shocked that this place is not rated with 4 1/2 to 5 stars as a whole. No offense, but, it would seem like you would have to be in a real grouchy mood to not like their services. Obviously, though if you did have a problem, you need to just tell them. They are really good at making it right for you. I have no affiliation with Judy's Hair and Nails and am not getting paid for this. read more

I love this place. They're friendly and nice. Judy did good job with my hair cut. My eyelashes look beautiful. Good price too. Thank you! I will be back Men hair cut $10? awesome! Pedicure cost $17 is so cheap (: some people think they did so fast, not worth of the money blah blah blah. Well to me $17 is so cheap for pedicure. Polish change already cost $10. I don't blame them doing quick. They cut, clean, scrub, polish look perfect. They have to work on other customers to pay rent, utility, workers, etc. 20-25 mins a customer, even busy all day they don't make much and it's not always busy. If you want place that take more time, go to places at least $25 for pedicure. read more

Wow! Awesome service .. Super friendly and cheap! I'll definitely come back. read more

Judy Hair & Nails - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is where I go when I'm long pass do on a pedicure..lol They are 2min from my job, and are able to see me during my lunch break. Medipedi in one hour and no wait. . Yes please.. Cheat, and judy and the rest of the peeps are sweeties read more

I went in for a gel manicure, the lady rushed thru the whole thing andkept getting distracted by other things. My nails look horrible. She even noticed a part messed up on my pinky nail and did not correct. Then when she was "massaging" my arm she stood up and made me lift my arms up so she could reach. It was horrible!! I am usually a very good tipper but only left $2 because the service was horrible. Won't be going back. Plenty of other nail places around read more

Judy Hair & Nails - Horrible!! This is supposed to be a gel manicure! will never go back - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Had my hair done by Judy today. She was very professional. I love my hair thank you Judy. You're the best. My daughter's loves her hair too. Originally I came in to have my hair colored, but I did not she recommended highlights instead. I'm glad I took her recommendation and now I'm very happy. read more

Customer service wise, everyone was very nice. They just do a horrible job with nails. Barely two days after getting acrylic nails and they started coming off. I went back to get them fixed, and now they're not coming off but they look like crap. read more

Judy Hair & Nails - Barely two days after getting acrylic nails and they started coming off. I went back to get them fixed, and now they're worse - Hair Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I went in for a pedicure, and had an unfortunate experience. The person working on me was very unskilled and had to be told what order to do the pedicure. Even the massage was very basic. I will not go back. read more

Thanks Judy's Nails Beautiful Job! You took the best care of me. You will be highly recommended. JOB WELL DONE! read more

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Came in real quick for a trim. It was super quick, and only ten bucks! Judy, i'm assuming it was judy, was so funny, and gave me an awesome massage afterwards. The only thing was that I asked for a trim and she cut a lot off. It did look great after, though, so keeping it four stars. read more

My first time at this shop while waiting for my son to finish his SAT prep class. Judy the hairstylist was awesome. She's extremely confident and knew exactly what she needed to do to make me hair come alive. Helen and Kim were just excellent at their trade as manicurists. Highly recommend this place for the a-rating service at a reasonable price. One comment: Updating the shop decor would probably give this shop an extra boost. read more

Been getting my nails done here for more than 10 years. It's also my teenage son's preferred place for a haircut.

In the area for business and went along with a colleague who was looking for an acrylic fill. I'd let polish sit too long on my natural nails and didn't have any acetone at the hotel, so I thought I'd overcome my apprehension and give the salon a try. How bad could it be? Ooh boy. While I can't speak to the acrylic service, my overall experience was poor. The towels at the stations were clearly dirty, and the gentleman who did my nails was clearly not skilled. The filing was so rough that my nails were catching on fabric (and these are oval nails, they shouldn't catch on anything), my cuticles were ragged, and the polish was patchy and missed multiple places. I brought in my own, top-of-the-line polish, and he stroked it on so many times that it started to wipe off in places. He managed to apply this beautiful, two-coat full-coverage multichrome polish in a way that it was completely see-through. Immediately after applying topcoat to one nail, he bumped it. After realizing this, he scraped half of the polish off with his thumbnail and reapplied one thick, uneven coat and the topcoat. Look, I'm kind of a snob about my nails, but this manicure was really poorly executed. And I researched salon cleanliness when I got back and while they do have an autoclave, the hygiene was definitely lacking. Absolutely would not recommend. read more

I love Judy. Me and my roommate needed to get our eyebrows waxed so we went across the street to Judy's. She was so sweet. So we decided to go back when we needed a mani/pedi. The man that did my feet worked a miracle! Plus Judy was great as usual. Will definitely be going back. read more

I love Judy Hair and Nails!!! Since I moved to Berkeley,ca in July, I've been patronizing her business and had nothing less than exceptional service!!!! I'm very particular when it comes to customer service and they have exceeded the exportation!!! Everyone loves them and it just like being at home when I'm there!!!! Thank you soo much for your spectacular service, you now have a lifetime happy customer!!!! read more

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I never write reviews but my experience here was enough to warrant one. I came here for a haircut, instead the barber got into a fight with another customer, cursing him out and unbelievably tried to attack him with him shoe and later the coat rack. I will never come here again, this was completely unprofessional and unwarranted. read more

Love how quickly I got helped and felt well taken care. Loving my new colors and now ready for a photoshoot day tomorrow. Highly recommend going here. They take credit card if no cash ladies. read more

It was my first time here after moving to the area & I came here because the location was close. Walked in and they had me choose a gel color- this is my fav part (little diva about it, I guess) but they didn't have a wide selection of colors I loved.. that was the only deduction I would give them!! Very lovely, sweet people that took note of the corrections on my nails (i.e. this one shorter, more round, etc). They do exactly what you ask them to do, perfectly! Great prices which was a nice surprise. Will be back, but hope they get more colors! :) read more

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