Long overdue review - I got my wedding nails done here last year with Gel X by Jamie, including…read morechrome and ombré, and a pedicure by Phi. I can't remember who cleaned up my husband's nails, but overall the pricing felt fair and the service was great. They also take Venmo, which made payment super easy. I showed Jamie a reference photo of what I wanted and she made them look even better than the picture. My nails came out really well and felt very wedding-day ready. My husband's hands also looked clean and well-groomed - everything felt polished for our big day. I don't live nearby so it's a bit out of the way for me, but I would absolutely make the trip again specifically to get my nails done by Jamie.

I love how calm and clean this nail salon is. Always a truly relaxing and recharging experience. I…read morehighly recommend Jamie for manicure and kimmy for pedicures. I love that you can easily make appointments online!

I feel so grateful to Tammy and Sara for their wonderful work on my manicures and pedicures!! Tammy…read morealso introduced me to parafen wax for my pedicure - a real delight and calming experience along with an exceptional set of finger nails and very fresh and meticulously done toe nails! Such a sweet and thoughtful experience that I truly appreciate I live in Berkeley and only like to get my nails done here at the Nail Bar Too! My favorite in the bay highly recommend. Love the calming music, very kind advice when picking what to do and special experience each time my friend , husband I get our nails done! Leona also helped my husband with his feet. He had never gotten a pedicure and he absolutely loved the experience. He says he's gonna come back over and over. She was so thoughtful and gentle!!

It was my first time visiting this location, and unfortunately, I left disappointed. I had an…read moreappointment scheduled but was later asked if I could come at a different time. I was happy to be flexible and later arrived 10 minutes early. When I walked in I noticed there wasn't a designated waiting area for clients. Then later I was told that my appointment had been forgotten and that a walk-in had been taken instead. I was understandably a little disappointed, but I remained understanding. A little after another nail tech. came from the back and was able to help me. Before we began, I communicated twice that I was there for a builder gel fill. I've had this service done many times, so I'm familiar with the filing process. However, much more product was filed away than I've ever experienced during a fill, which seemed to defeat the purpose of getting one. The filing also felt quite aggressive. While I understand the need to work efficiently, I experienced a burning sensation several times, and the technician even applied pressure to the top of my nail to help relieve the discomfort. After this happened repeatedly, I no longer felt comfortable continuing with the UV curing process because I was concerned about the sensitivity of my nails. I explained that I had changed my mind and would instead like to receive only cuticle care and nail shaping. The technician asked a coworker to assist with translation, but unfortunately, the interaction didn't feel welcoming. I calmly explained again that I wasn't comfortable placing my nails under the UV light and wanted to give them time to recover. The coworker appeared visibly frustrated and responded by pressing firmly on my nail and rubbed her finger against it to demonstrate that the builder gel was still present. The original technician completed the cuticle care and nail shaping, and I paid for her time and service. I appreciate that she finished the appointment, but overall, the experience did not leave me wanting to return. I also think the salon could benefit from a designated waiting area for clients and some soft background music to create a more welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

I stumbled upon the nail bar while looking for a nail shop near by since I needed my nails done…read moreasap. It's located in the Loyola Corner shopping center and there is a parking lot. I came around 6pm on a weekday and it was super packed. Definitely get an appointment beforehand if you can, but they also accept walk-in's. I was a walk-in and they sat me almost immediately. May-Hong was my nail technician and she's amazing. I showed her my inspiration picture and the things I wanted changed/ added on. She listened and executed. Super detail-oriented and always appreciated feedback. She's also super sweet and I will definitely be back!

I went in on a Thursday around 11am, and it was packed! Honestly, I was a bit surprised that every…read morechair was taken. After checking in, the front desk lady told me to wait outside. Eventually, another woman came to get me. I booked my appointment a few days in advance, so I wasn't expecting to wait outside, but I understand that the business was very busy. To preface, I enjoy getting pedicures, but I don't use polish or gel because I prefer not to have anything artificial on my nails. My service was done much sooner than everyone else who had been sitting in the chairs before I arrived, possibly because I didn't use polish or gel? The chair was comfy, and the person who did my pedicure was kind, but it felt rushed since someone else was waiting for a pedicure chair. While I enjoyed the experience, I didn't think it was worth $50 plus tip. Because it's so close to where I live, I'll likely give them another shot on a quieter day to see if the experience is less rushed.

Ngan is definitely my favorite nail tech! I've been to quite a few different nail techs over the…read moreyears, and she has honestly been one of the best I've found when it comes to getting my nails the way I actually want them. She's really good about listening to what I'm asking for, especially when it comes to the shape, length, and designs, and my nails always come out so cute. I'm pretty particular about my nails, so finding someone I actually trust and feel comfortable going back to means a lot. She's also super sweet, easy to talk to, and always makes my appointments enjoyable. I've gotten so many compliments on my nails since going to her, and I'm always excited to see how my next set turns out.

Nail Bar in Mountain View next to World Market is great. Booking an appointment online is so easy!…read more I always book with Ngan. She's super talented and has all the tools and materials to create beautiful designs. Today I chose this fierce red, to which she then used a cool little magnet to create cute patterns. I absolutely love it! And like always, the application is flawless and lasts on for weeks! I absolutely recommend this salon! Especially Ngan

I came in to Kitchen Nail Bar MV with an appointment (highly recommended, as they are a busy salon…read moreeven on a weekday). As this was my first time here, I went with any available nail artist. I was luckily assigned to Lee. Lee brought my manicure inspiration photos to life and noticed the small details I didn't event realize were in my inspo photos! I came in wanting beach themed nails for a wedding and I walked out super super happy- I couldn't stop looking at my nails after she finished. I don't often get my nails done and I am grateful to how kind and patient Lee was with her recommendations for the nail art. She is super meticulous in all from shaping my nails to noticing the finest details of my inspo photos to checking in with me often if I liked the art that was in progress. I am definitely coming back to Kitchen Nail Bar MV for the next time I need my nails done for a special occasion. Thank you, Lee!

My pedicures with Lee are my one small self-care splurge. Her attention to detail, her gentle…read moretouch, and her customer service have me coming back for several years now. She cares about doing a good job, consistently every time. I used to come on my lunch break from work, and she would make the service fit in my truncated time frame. I recently switched jobs further away, but I'll be making time on my days off to come see her. Also wanted to say something about the young man who was answering phones today. He was perhaps a manager of sorts? Anyway, he was getting totally chewed out over the phone by some customer. Obviously I don't know the exact situation, but it's never okay to speak that way to any service provider! Kudos to him for keeping his cool, calmly offering multiple solution options, and ultimately speaking up (still politely) to let the customer know that they needed to tone it down.

Jenii is the only one around the area I trust with my pedicure…read more Reasonably priced, and takes very diligent and thoughtful care of my delicate paws after regular abuse out in the wild terrains. Peter is very nice too and fine for the scrubs part. Although on technicals I always request Jenii for more nuanced pedicure needs.

I was a regular customer of Jenny for approximately three years, beginning when she worked at her…read moreprevious salon and continuing after she opened this salon about two years ago. During that time, I regularly had dip manicures and, for most of those years, was happy with the results. Unfortunately, over roughly the last six months, the quality became increasingly inconsistent. When I raised concerns about changes in the finish and quality, they were often dismissed, or I was told that something I was doing was responsible for the inconsistency. Appointments here can also be extremely long. My visits frequently required several hours, sometimes approximately 3-4 hours for services. I tolerated the time commitment because I had been Jenny's customer for years and had previously been happy with my nails. My final visit, however, was bad enough that I will not return. I had a dip manicure with another technician. He was kind and clearly trying, but the quality of the manicure was unacceptable. The product was uneven, bulky, and irregular, with rough surfaces and edges. I also sustained multiple cuts around my nails during the service, including areas that bled. I am including photos because the results speak for themselves. When the technician encountered difficulty with the dip top coat, he appropriately went to Jenny, the salon owner, for help. Instead of simply helping him troubleshoot and complete the service, the interaction became tense and unprofessional. Jenny raised her voice while speaking to me and began discussing issues including staying late, paying employees, and needing to get home. What disappointed me most was the response when I raised concerns about quality. Over time, I was repeatedly told that my expectations were too high, or that something I was doing was responsible for the result. After my final experience, I went to another salon and received a meticulous, smooth manicure without difficulty, condescension, or drama. I also discovered that I apparently prefer my nail appointments with fewer questions about whether I have a boyfriend and more attention to whether my dip top coat is actually smooth. I understand that any salon can occasionally have a service that does not turn out well. What matters is how problems are handled. After approximately three years as Jenny's customer, the combination of increasingly inconsistent results, an extremely poor final manicure with multiple cuts, and the way my concerns were handled made me decide not to return.

So, I started doing my nails again. So went to a location that just made the whole experience…read morefeel...GROSS. Then I remembered I used to get the best service at Orchid Nails. So, I randomly drove out of my way to catch any available tech. CiCi was called over to help me. And the whole experience, from beginning to end was just so catered to me. Light touches, consideration of my phone use, providing me with easy options, and I left with a very stylized French manicure perfect for spring. Dry gel manicure cost $60, but I was done in about 35 minutes even with a previous gel soak off. This is the type of service I'm happy to spend money on. I left feeling relaxed, relieved, and pampered. Thank you CiCi. And thank you to all the great techs working at Orchid Nails. You all do lovely work without much thought. Very refreshing experience.

I had a wedding to attend, and with dozens of nail salons around, I gave my partner several options…read morewithout even reading reviews. She liked the name Orchard Nail, and we knew there was so much choice that if this spot didn't work out for our walk-in request, we'd just move on to the next. Quynh was very prompt in greeting me, and luckily, they had an opening. The first thing you do is pick your nail color! I wasn't sure what would complement my gray dress, but I was considering either a soft white or pink. It's been a while since Ive gotten a manicure, and even longer since I had a pedicure (I usually do my own!), but since it was a special occasion, I decided to treat myself. Quynh was incredibly friendly, understanding, and fun! I even complimented her nail color, and I ended up choosing the same shade, LOL!! My nails were a bit uneven, some long, some short but I requested a classic French tip. She wasn't initially sure if she could do it, but she pulled it off beautifully! The area itself was nice there was a gentle breeze, and plenty of parking, which was a plus. Overall, I would recommend Orchard Nail without hesitation. Great experience and friendly service!

Amazing service…read more Truly relaxed after a long day with a cold drink and pedicure massages! Absolutely had a blast with self care

I never write reviews, but this experience was too good not to share! I'm 4 months postpartum and…read moremy birthday is coming up, so I decided to treat myself--and I'm so glad I did. Sandy did my manicure, and my first-ever cat eye nails came out absolutely incredible! She was quick, efficient, incredibly patient, and took the time to answer all of my questions. The shoulder massage at the end was such a nice touch and left me feeling so relaxed. Tammy did my pedicure, and she was also amazing. I tend to get painful ingrown nails, so I'm always nervous, but she was so gentle and made me feel completely comfortable. The massage, hot stones, and warm towels were so relaxing. She even offered me water, other beverages, and a snack, which made the experience feel extra special. I left feeling refreshed, pampered, and so happy. Thank you, Sandy and Tammy! I'll definitely be back.

I have been going to Ann for my nails and Nancy for my pedicures for over 15 years. They are very…read moreprofessional and make me feel pampered. I receive many compliments on their work. I highly recommend both Ann and Nancy. They always make me feel special. I give them 5 plus stars. Diana Goetz

I typically do not write this kind of review, but the service I received on 6/14 was unacceptable…read moreand I could not get over how it soured my day. I had a Groupon for a pedicure here, and upon reviewing their website noted that they had 20% off for their opening and that gel nails were 45, so even though I normally go to Enjoy Nails in Palo Alto I thought why the heck not, I'll go here this week. The establishment is fine, but the woman who greeted me was on the phone, and remained on the phone while she started my pedicure. Any semblance of a "heavenly" spa experience was gone. A second woman came later, who started my nails, filing them down to thin stubs. Then we moved to the table, at which point the woman that had been doing my toes (who by the way, didn't wear a mask the entire time I was there) began blow drying her hair right behind me. Unhygienic and unprofessional. The manicurist finished my hands, at which point both women wandered into the back, seeming unsure of what to do next. Then the pedicurist/apparent hair stylist in training walked out on the phone again, demanding 55. I explained that wasn't what was on the website, pulling out the list for them to see. She saw the listed price, then got back into a heated conversation on the phone, at which point she hands the phone to me, informing me that it's the owner. This woman is ultimately why I wrote this review. If you want to create loyal clientele at your new business, I wouldn't recommend yelling at them over the phone. Nor would I recommend trying to bargain: this is a business, not a flea market. She insists that the service I received (pictured below, as well as what I had asked for) was not gel, but dip, despite my initial request over the phone and in person for gel and that my total was 55. I again showed the menu, and the pedicurist woman took pictures of my phone for her boss, but she continued to yell at my that it was 55. Then she said she could do 20% off 55 for 45. That's just not even the correct math. I really just wanted to leave at this point, as I was tired of being berated and paid the 44 (20% of 55) plus tip. They only accept Venmo or Zelle, which is beyond sketchy. The pedicurist then apologized to me, saying that she has to call her boss because if they get the wrong price they get yelled at. Not only do the employees not know what the prices are, the owner is rude to them. I wholeheartedly do not support this establishment and will not be returning.

Kat is super sweet and talented! I got a gel-x set by her and she was great. I love how clean and…read morenice the salon is too.

Tee is incredibly talented! My 15-year-old daughter is extremely picky about her acrylic nails,…read moreespecially when it comes to the shape and nail art, and she absolutely loved them. That says a lot because she has very high standards. Tee was patient, detail-oriented, and took his time to make sure every nail was perfect. The acrylics were beautifully shaped, and the custom bow design was absolutely adorable. Everything looked clean, elegant, and exactly what my daughter envisioned. As a mom, seeing how happy and confident she felt after her appointment made the experience even more special. Tee is not only talented but also kind and professional. If you're looking for someone who can create beautiful acrylics with detailed designs, I highly recommend Tee. We will definitely be coming back!