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    Lake Side Nails Bar

    3.7 (80 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Lake Side Nails Bar

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

    Nail polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    I always get my nails done here, amazing owner and atmosphere. Trinh is the best nail technician in SF! Always accommodating to my needs and her attention to detail is on point!

    Patty W.

    Not bad. In and out with no fuss, no muss. They carry an array of polishes that have a matching gel and a regular polish. I got Alpaca My Bags. Too fun!!!

    Ombré gel extensions
    Sheila S.

    My daughter and I went in for gel extensions and a pedi. The women were great talking us through the options and did a beautiful job. My daughter asked for a green an black tipped ombré and the turned out exactly like the picture she showed. They feel great, will definitely be back.

    Not happy
    Lisa Marie J.

    I don't like doing negative reviews, but I had a genuinely bad experience here. I called and made an appointment for dip powder ombré nails and a regular pedicure at 12:30. I drove all the way into the city and showed up early. The whole thing was rushed and steps were missed and she cut my cuticle enough to draw blood. Two other women came in with appointments at the same time and there clearly wasn't enough staff to cover what they had booked for the day. The manager was very abrasive and defensive when I asked her why she had skipped the cuticle trim. She tried to do it after the polish job and ended up cutting my cuticle (see pictures). Then at the end she told me a dip powder manicure was $60 and ombré was $15 extra. I asked her to show me where that was advertised on the price sheet and she said it wasn't listed. She knew I was a first time client and should have explained that what I was asking for was almost double what most salons charge, but she knew she over booked and rushed my service and wrote me off. I would have happily gone somewhere else.

    Alissa S.

    I love this place!!! Since I'm far from home I can't go to my regular salon, but I'm sure this will be my new spot in SF. Lan, the owner, and the other ladies are so welcoming and relaxing to be around. I'm pretty particular when it comes to my acrylics, so naturally I was a little nervous, but Lan listened carefully and made sure I loved them at every step. When I said I wanted them to look natural, that's exactly what I got!! I will absolutely be back to see them again. EDIT: went back for a second time and won't be going back. I'm pretty particular with how my nails are done, and figured if Lan understood what I wanted last time then this time would be just as good. Granted, I wasn't super clear with the little things I wanted done, but they still weren't up to par. My nails were very thick, one was very crooked, and on another nail you could see my natural nail on the side. Am I supposed to ask for these things to not happen?? I went back and asked for a lot of things: to completely redo one nail and to change the shape and the color of all of them. I also offered to get them off and get a refund but she had the time I guess. After being more clear with what I wanted I ended up with a better result (but really not the greatest). I kept asking if it was possible to do certain things (because I genuinely didn't know) and she loudly and rudely said she'd do whatever I wanted her to do. Obviously she wouldn't have been in the best mood, but come on. I will say, Lan made taking off a freshly applied acrylic nail the most painless experience ever (it was soaking while she fixed the rest of my nails). After 3 hours and $83, I've realized I won't be going back. I can spend roughly the same money at a place with better customer service and less micro-management when it comes to what I want. If you're not as particular as I am, or want a straightforward shape like square, coffin, or oval, go for it, I know they'll be accommodating. But for me, I'll pass.

    Gel mani - #135
    Brianna J.

    I scheduled an appointment the day of and service was quick and friendly. They offered us water and tea, and their massage chairs are very relaxing. It was an open space and clean inside. I got a gel manicure and pedicure for $57, and my mom got a regular manicure and pedicure for $37. There is metered and street parking, and also near public transportation. They gave us a stamp card and will come back since it's in the neighborhood.

    Plexiglass barrier
    Alicia E.

    I have had the pleasure of getting my nails done here on a few occasions since the reopening of nail salon services (mid-pandemic? Who even knows where we are in this cycle). I have had a range of services including an express mani-pedi and the deluxe pedicure. Every service I have had has been a wonderful way to decompress and treat myself to a little extra upkeep. The nails techs are always polite, professional, and offer exceptional service. The foot massages are incredible. My nails are exactly what I want and they last for weeks. Best of all, I have felt very safe from the potential transmission of covid due to the protective measures in place including the plexiglass barriers. I highly encourage anyone in the area to make an appointment.

    Full set. Beautiful turquoise
    Stephanie D.

    First time here and will definitely come back! I walked in not really knowing what I wanted but staff was patient with me, they gave me some advice and I love how they turned out!!

    Desiree N.

    Love this nail salon! Very clean and the workers know how to give a perfect gel mani/pedi! Always taken care of when I come. I'm very picky and precise when it comes to my nails and toes, so coming here I know I'm going to be pampered. Used new tools which is amazing since most nail salons don't. Good selection of colors and there's always parking (meters) right in front of the salon.. highly recommend!! Thankyou for always taking care of me!!

    Love how natural my dip powdered nails look!! Thank you Lan!
    Bel O.

    My initial rave of the place: Finally! A new nail salon where staff clean as they go. It was my first visit today and that's the one thing that i appreciated the most. It's hard to find a salon where staff consistently clean after the debris. Upon walking in, I was welcomed by all staff. It might be because this salon is still fairly new, so they're still on top of their customer service. I do hope that this salon keeps up the amazing cuStomer service as ive been to so many new salons that start off strong (great customer service), but as there business grows, they're quality of customer service decreases. I was searching yelp for a salon that offered dip powder and Lan has got this process down to the T. She shared her knowledge of the benefits of dip powder; it's a more natural way of strengthening your nails without the polish stripping the beds of your nails off. I already had old powder dip on my nails and they had to soak it off (similar to how acrylic nails are soaked off). I think this is why my nails came out to be a little pricier than I expected. I didn't ask because ive never had my nails look so good (and natural!); it was definitely worth the $ I would recommend this place if you're looking for a clean salon, good customer service, and staff who take their time with their craft. Thank you Lan and staff!! See you next time!

    Abbey S.

    Love this place! Making this my go to spot for my nails. I got shellac manicure and the owner did such a great job. She was very detailed and careful. High quality and great service! Their tea is bomb as well.

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    Been here a few times now and Trin is really nice and professional I always love my nails.

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    Ask the Community - Lake Side Nails Bar

    How much is a dip powder manicure?

    $50 dollars

    Is there parking?

    Metered parking down most of ocean, also residential 2 hour parking across the street

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    Review Highlights - Lake Side Nails Bar

    Lan is very accommodating and the quality of her work always exceeds my expectations.

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    I usually get hard gel with designs, but have been having a really hard time finding someone who…read moredoes quality work for less than a million dollars since I've moved to the city. Booked a last minute appointment at this place because I saw they do nail art! I decided to opt for a really basic gel manicure and pedicure, as I didn't want to immediately jump in. Thank God I did! Things started out fine, until I started looking at the tools she was using for my pedicure. I'm not a nail tech, but I have eyes, and those eyes told me that those tools didn't look clean! She was using porous tools that also looked used, which is especially gross IMO. I was skeeved out by this, so asked her to just take the polish off my nails and not give me a manicure. She took the unsanitized tools that she used on my feet to my hands and took the polish off, charged me 70 bucks, and sent me on my way. Talk about a chop shop! I wish I had pictures of the tools, but she had my nails soaking in the acetone cotton/ foil combo for 45 minutes while she did my pedicure. Just trust that this place does not look or feel clean at ALL.

    I love this place. Sandy is an artist. She listens and is also someone who appreciates feedback…read morewhen you want her to fix something for you. I will continue to recommend this (call or go in before making in appointment and chat with her) place as long as I live in SF. While it's tucked away at the corner of diamond, it is so charming and special.

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