I went here after a long time! I loved how they have updated their salon! Better newer chairs, freshly painted and very clean. I got a very good service! I enjoyed both mani and pedi! I got a good massage! I left happy with sparkly toes and fingers! read more

Quick service, and nicely applied gel manicure! Manicure was neat, and nail tech took her time and was very meticulous and thorough during the entire service. I would come back again. read more

I went to La Vie Nails at 6pm on a Friday and even though they were extremely busy, they greeted me right away and assured me the wait wouldn't be long. They were right, it moved quickly! The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The nail technician who helped me removed my old gel set and completed my new nails in under 40 minutes, which was amazing. My nails turned out beautiful, and I was really impressed with the quality of the work. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable, which made the whole experience even better. To top it off, they ended my service with a relaxing back massage that made me feel so taken care of. I just moved into the area and have been trying out different nail salons, and by far this has been the best one. Between the friendly staff, great prices, and excellent results, I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Everyone here is so sweet and I always get what I ask for. I think these turned out beautifully!! The nails also last a long time, this was a fill after three weeks and all the nails stayed on! And they give you a nice massage afterwards, which I've never experienced at a salon before. Overall great service, quality, and value. read more

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I've been coming to La Vie for over 10 years. Today, I got a manicure and pedicure. They charged an addition $5 for color which should be included in the Manicure & Pedicure price (see chart, it states a standard mani-pedi is $55) read more

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Got my graduation PRINCESS QUEEEEN nails done here! They ate down, this is the best nail salon in Alameda. I showed them inspo pics and they matched it if not BETTER!! Everyone was like omg ur nails ate and I was like YAAAA I WENT TO LA VIE NAILS!! When I have another occasion, i'm going here! TY LADIESSSS YALL ATE!! :DDD! read more

These guys are awesome. Super friendly always a great experience as I've been going to them for years. Always such an enjoyable time being there as you feel part of the family as they know everyone that comes in. Brother David read more

Still excellent ! Have been going here for years and the team is just amazing my nails always get compliments and they look great.

Sabrina is an ARTIST!!!! I love having fun designs on my nails and she just gets it. Also, the back rubs are a huge plus! Reasonably priced and love that parking is easy. read more

La Vie Nails - Sabrina! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Good things: La Vie nails appears to only have one nail tech- if you can go early on a weekday you will get good service. She is talented and I was happy with how they turned out. :) I paid $60 for an acrylic set and 55 for a fill (this does not include the tip). Was nervous since this is the first time I got a full acrylic set but it came out fine. The first set took under an a hour (simple design) and the other one took about an hour. Thanks Sabrina! If you can get an appointment at a slow time, you'll be fine! I came on a Tuesday morning in October and then I think on a Saturday morning? Saturday felt a bit rushed and rougher but admittedly efficient. Downsides: - called to see if they would schedule a removal and they just said no? Why can I get my nails done here but not get them removed? went somewhere else for that. Just thought it was unusual that none of the other colleagues were able to do nail removal - guess it's not worth their time? - Honestly the nail station was not that clean or organized the first time I went in. Maybe cause there is only one lady doing 90% of the nail stuff. - If you need to be accommodated quickly during a busy time you might not get the service you're looking for here. Sabrina appears to be the only nail person there so she's taking calls while doing nails and tbh the other staff appeared to be way less busy with other services like pedicures. - Color selection is a little limited read more

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Loving my nails! I've been coming here consistently for nearly a year. I'm impressed with every staff member; they are attentive, detail oriented, efficient and affordable. They are all soo nice and give you a back massage while you're waiting for your nails to dry. I swear, I'm always amazed by the names they remember each time I'm there. Shout out to Sabrina for always doing a great job with my full sets! Thank you. read more

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Couldn't fit me in for any service. Told me to come back after work or schedule an appointment. I asked if I could make an appointment and was told she was too busy, even though there was 3 ladies sitting there at their stations. read more

Sabrina was a pleasure to have worked with. She did a phenomenal job on my mani pedi. She was very meticulous and gentle with every step. She payed fine attention to the small details and that was very much appreciated. She did a bunch of things to my mani nails that other shops don't take into consideration such as cleaning the dried paint off the sides of the nails and clipping access cuticles. I was even provided with a shoulder/back massage. I did not feel rushed, I never once needed to voice my opinion of dissatisfaction, that was very reassuring. My nails were all even and painted perfectly. I will definitely be returning. There was plenty of seats even with distance. They have a very nice size parking lot with great other stores to visit. FYI this place is CASH ONLY not much of a problem with Wells Fargo and ATM next door. Update: I've been back at least two or more times and all were disappointing. This recent time when I arrived I again scheduled me an appointment for 1:30pm. When I arrived the shop was busy but not understaffed to have fit me in. Instead staff sat around acting as if they didn't remember my appointment. 2 employees servicing one person at a time to each chair catering to feet and nails instead of everyone doing a separate individual, led me to not getting in a chair until 2 pm. Before I got my Pedicure started I mentioned that I had a burn on my foot and to just be cautious around it. Instead They kept touching it for some reason and being rough. While getting my feet done, staff also worked on my hands making me feel uncomfortable in the position. She was rough and threw my hands every time she switched hands. I payed for eyebrows to which it looked like nothing was done to. She filled them in with pencil which I didn't want at all. And when I wiped off the makeup my eyebrows looked completely the same as I started. Super disappointed in the work. My pedicure was lackluster and unnoticeable. I now understand, the more customers they have, the more they lack in quality of work. read more

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First visit here! The Service was efficient-- not the most warm technicians, but they got the job done. I was very happy with my pedicure and appreciated the massage. The price was reasonable: $35 for a regular pedi. However, the facilities were old and dingy... the seats were worn and the massage machine barely worked. In my opinion, the nail carts can use a deep cleaning, and, uhm, they reuse the nail files which I'm not sure if it's hygienic but the place I used to go to (not in California) would use a new file for a new customer. Also the regular nail polish colors were limited-- they don't carry a lot of OPI or Essie colors. Not a deal breaker but it was a little disappointing. read more

Friendly staff, clean place and prices are reasonable. My first time as I've been looking for a nail place close to my job. They did a great job with my nails and exactly what I want. read more

I had to count to a thousand to cool off before finishing this review. Prior to the very last moment I was going to give 3 stars. I downgraded to 2 stars because a technician (not the one that worked on me) ripped off the toe separator from my feet and shoved my feet back into my slippers due to frustration from my technician who started on another guest prior to finishing me and let me sit there twiddling my thumbs wondering if I was done. Read below for more details. My husband and I just got back from vacation and we didn't want our vacation to end; so after having lunch with our friend, we walked into La Vie for pedicures. The technician I got was a little rough with the filing of my toe nails; or at least I thought so - it could be because I have sensitive feet? Idk. When she was done filing my toe nails, they hurt and felt raw, but I figured it would get better with the next steps. Into the warm water my feet went - ahhhh ... water felt great. Next it was time to get all the gunk out of the crevices of my toe nails (LOL! sorry I don't know the technical term for it). She dug into my feet and I had to watch to make sure she wasn't going to poke a hole into my toe - she didn't lol but boy that was scary. She tapped my leg to signal she was done with each foot and next came the leg massage ... She kept staring outside like she was thinking about a boyfriend who just broke up with her. I felt her pain for sure! My husband got an older lady and she was very gentle with him. He loved it. He was finished before I was because he didn't get polish (party pooper lol) so he vacated his massage chair and waiting in the front area. My technician then started painting my toe nails. As she completed my second coat, all of the sudden she motions me to scoot over to my husband's vacated chair; so I did. I sat and watched her get my vacated chair's basin cleaned up and refilled with warm water. I sat, and sat, and sat ... was I done? Did I misunderstand and think I was supposed to sit when I was supposed to leave? I soon saw why I was asked to scoot over - the husband of a new guest who just walked in approached my vacated chair and sat - Ah, ok. They wanted to sit together. I guess I can understand that. Then my technician comes back to my feet. She puts on one clear coat then scoots back over to the husband who took my chair, started working on him, answered a call, and continued to work on him. Now I'm sitting here feeling awkward, wondering again - am I done???? Not once did my technician look back at me. I look around and one of her colleagues gave me an awkward chuckle and said "I'll help you in a minute" ... She saw what happened and probably felt bad for me. I sat and sat and sat. Another technician tells a male technician to finish my toes. He passes by without even looking - I don't blame him; why should he finish up his colleague's work when he was working on a client himself! ... and then it happened - the technician who told the male technician to finish my toes angrily headed my way, RIPPED off the toe separators from my feet and SHOVED my feet back in my slippers. I was so shocked and really quite embarrassed that that happened to me that I just said "oooookkkk" walked up to the counter and paid. I still left some tip because the result of my technician's work was great. I just will NEVER come back here for the rude service. 3 stars are for accepting us as walk-ins, the perfect water temperature, the price, and great results. Minus 1 star for rude service. read more

La Vie Nails - Great results, rude service - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I had a wonderful first time experience here. I'm from So Cal and needed to find a nail spa. I looked this place up on Google. I had a pedi and gel manicure. I was treated with such care and kindness. The massages were exceptional and weren't any extra with my services. I absolutely loved it! Wish I had a nail salon back home like this. I travel all over the country and have gone to many, many Salons and never had this kind of exceptional service. I paid here what I've been paying every where. I will definitely be returning when I'm in the area, soon! Thank you read more

I just moved to the area and needed a pedi badly and this is the first place I tried and I am definitely coming back. Helen did a fantastic job and massaged my calf's and feet for a while which was so lovely. I could tell they really care about their customers! read more

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Rude service and a sloppy, careless job on my nails. No way is this manicure worth $14. There was clutter everywhere and the staff all sat at the back of the shop, chatting. Never again. read more

La Vie Nails - You tell me if this manicure is worth $14. I got it six hours ago. - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I'm very impressed with the friendliness of the La Vie staff! Two times, I called during a weekday, I work close by, and was able to get an appt. I was in and out for a quality mani and pedi within 1hr. They have upgraded their chairs and stations recently. They had a wide array of colors to choose from. Thanks Trini and Tim! Highly recommend! read more

La Vie Nails - Gel manicure by Trini - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Asking the one of the ladies for a specific size and she made it so short and when we told her we didn't get what we paid for, she ignored us and never gave us a refund for the bad job she did. They are really bad for Customer service and very racist! Never ever go back again and I wouldn't recommend for anyone! read more

GO SEE SABRINA!!!! She's fast and literally gave me exactly what I asked for. She's super sweet and also gave me a shoulder massage. Would highly recommend! read more

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FILTHY. Nail tips were all glued to my skin. When I mentioned it was really hurting, I was told "It's the glue, not me hurting you." I have some nails that don't match the length of the other hand, when I mentioned it, I got an eye roll. When wax was dropped on my lips, I said ow. Sabrina said it's because I moved. I did not. She aggressively yanked it off. I got a full acrylic set with gel, a gel pedicure, lip, Eyebrow, sideburn waxing, and my husband got a pedicure=$200 + tip. They ask for payment with Zelle and tip in cash. Or they point out the ATM is right next door. I was there for over 2 hours and there was someone with a baby in the "waxing room." They came out so I could get waxed, but couldn't use the table because it was full of stuff. There was a small stool that had a bag on it. It was moved so I could sit, but c'mon! There was a slightly older lady with glasses who did our pedicures. She was FANTASTIC. If it were just her, she would get 5 stars, but I left there very frustrated and in pain. read more

Sabrina is a true artist! I can show her a picture & she always executes exactly what I am looking for even if I am a little unsure. FANTASTIC!! You also receive a shoulder massage at the end of any gel service which is a very relaxing way to finish your treatment. read more

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I went there for a regular pedicure. Wait time was short, which is good. The person who did the pedicure for me was an old-thin lady. She doesn't speak English, so there wasn't much interaction. Every time she asked me to move my feet, she was rude and impatient. When she filed my toenails, her movements were big and rough. The nail file kept scratching my sensitive skin, causing lots of pain. The women didn't care. She obviously doesn't like her job. Worst pedicure experience. read more

I've been coming here for the last 15 years. They are amazing. Actually, they started on Park Street and I followed him all the way over here to the other side of Alameda. At the marina. The reason I always come back is because of Sabrina she is the best if you have any certain kind of design she will for sure make it happen. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. read more

La Vie Nails - Nails is Poppin - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been going to this nail salon for a very long time. Just because it's a convenient location for me. The service continually gets worse overtime. People are rude. Talk behind your back. Do not recommend. read more

No Walk-Ins Wanted! I came with my granddaughter and she was minimally greeted upon entry. I was completely ignored. Too bad. It's totally okay to not want walk-in business but for the cold greeting and being ignored, we'll go elsewhere for this service in the future. PS: There were three other techs doing nothing! read more

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La Vie Nails is one of the best part of moving to the Bay for me! I've never gone back to a single salon this many times and will continue to go back to for as long as I live here. Sabrina and their team does a perfect acrylic set or fill for me every time. It's so great having a reliable salon with very talented nail tech to go back to. read more

La Vie Nails - Love Sabrina's work!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been going here for about 15 years. They are kind, considerate and make you feel at home, not to mention the extra care and excellent service they provide. My nails always look wonderful. read more

I have been a regular customer since 2015 and I still love coming here. It is a small and quaint nail shop and can easily be overlooked. It may not be for everybody, but I come back simply because I value their service. I never schedule my appointments and haven't had any issues with a walk-in. I have only observed them turn a walk-in away when the chairs are full and they are extremely busy. Their prices have remained consistent (even during the pandemic) and I enjoy the foot/leg massage during my pedicure, as well as my hand and upper back/shoulder massage after my mani. Everyone here has always been friendly and welcoming to me. I have also observed how they engage with other customers, especially longtime clientele. It is still nice to go places where people greet you and know you by face or name! read more

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Competitively priced and great value! They hustle and provide excellent service. They do get busy, so aim for their less busy times!

I walked in, I greeted them with a smile, I got crickets in return. I felt a bad feeling in my gut and for some backstory I'm a Muslim hijabi. I'm spending my money in their establishment just to feel unwelcomed and unappreciated. There were a lot of white women in there and to say the least they got the opposite treatment I got. To make a long story short they were discriminatory towards me and I'm never going back there again. read more

Extremely rude. Dirty. Don't go here - they just talk badly about you the entire time.

Well to start off the took me in with no appointment I had a gel Mani and pedi I loved it I will definitely come back thank you Sabrina for my gel manicure read more

La Vie Nails - Love it - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Called around 1030 this busy Saturday morning and was able to come in at 11. Had about a 5-10 minute wait but I asked for the pedi chair closest to the entrance and they let me have it with a little wait and started on my acrylic removal. Ivy? I think that's her name she is the one who did my nails. I was extremely satisfied with the way she cleaned my cuticles and painted them with gel. Lots of shops just do it sloppy and it was nice to see someone take their time. Helen I believe is the one who did my pedi, she also was patient with her work and did a great job. The reason it is chipped is because I'm not careful after leaving lol. The massages for both the mani and pedi make it worth coming back! So happy with my mani pedi, it is a more quiet shop than others which at first made me uncomfortable coming in but at the end I felt SUPER relaxed. On top of that it's even closer to me than the shop I was going to before. :) read more

I walked in without an appointment at 10am and there were already 3 people getting their nails done and 2 others waiting. I was told 15minutes but waited 30. A few people with appointments were asked to wait too, so this isn't the spot if you might be in a hurry. Thi did white gels with chrome on my nails. She was meticulous around the edges and I appreciate that care. Helen gave me a pedicure and did an amazing job. I'll be back here again. read more

La Vie Nails - Chrome with a white base gel. Thanks Thi! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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Just stopped by again while I'm back home for Spring Break and was once again IN LOVE with the job they did! I didn't even choose a color and trusted the girls to decide for me and ended up adoring the blue they gave me. Love them so much!! read more

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My favorite nail salon! Make sure you get in with Sabrina! She's my favorite person there! She's always so happy and welcoming! And we always have a good conversation when I see her! Everyone there is sweet. I haven't seen them since February but they still remember who I am when I come in read more

La Vie Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

The employees at La Vie are top notch. I've been to several nail salons in the area and this is the one with the nicest employees where I always feel comfortable. They can carry out every challenge I give them and they even are able to give me custom acrylics for the unusually large thumb. I love their back rubs also. read more