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Gel just feels better! Mani by Feruza.
David N.

I've been a fan of Russian nail care. I feel so fortunate to have come to Level Up and Feruza, my nail technician! Never have I experienced such careful attention to detail as with Feruza. She took her time trimming my cuticles back and applying the base, gel polish, and top coat. A full hour of Feruza's work resulted in my best manicure ever! I'm back in five weeks and including a pedicure too! Thank you, Ferzua.

If your nails don't look like THIS after your appointment... you're going to the wrong place
Deanna L.

Since I started getting Russian manicures, I've never looked back. It's a dry manicure and they really clean up your cuticles. I do hard gel and they last 5-6weeks. No breakage and no peeling. They are always 10/10!

Neutral natural look
Heather W.

Wonderful manicure The technician Mary did a great job helping me with the color selection and shape. I'm very happy

The best manicure in Lafayette - possibly in the whole East Bay!
Christina P.

Had to update with a pic of my Christmas manicure, and a couple other examples! Been coming here loyally for a while now and the quality is consistently awesome. Book in advance!

Stinging/throbbing cuticle.  Burns when I wash my hands and is tender
Tricia N.

Level Up nails is fairly new to Walnut Creek. They opened their Lafayette location in 2023 & this location in fall of 2024. Their manicures are dry, no pre soaking or scrub. They do Russian manicures here, I always preface with: "please don't go too deep with my cuticles". I do not like pushing my cuticles too far back and over trimming them but I do like how they shape my nails here. So I continue to return. Unfortunately, my right thumb is pinkish and throbbing/stinging after today's visit. Looks traumatized despite my requests, so do keep that in mind when booking. You can also google European/Russian manicures to get an idea, in case it's your first. There are also a ton of dust particles flying around when you're in there (this is from other nail techs drilling/filling other clients nails). Be sure to wrap your freshly washed hair up, anticipate your bag being covered with dust, and do not take uncovered beverages in here. They're kinda pricey. I've had 2 manicures since they've opened, today was my 3rd. I chose no polish for my first 2 services and I tried their hard gel today. My mani with no polish was $60 (without tip). Today's nails included gel and designs - my total was like $115, $132.25 with tip!!! Safe to say, I will stick to mani with no polish. Overall, I think it's a good salon choice if you're in the area looking to get your nails done. The staff is nice, making an appointment is pretty easy. There's street and garage parking. Try them out and see if they'd be a good fit for you.

Russian manicure
Arha11 A.

I got a Russian gel manicure with Dorka. She did a beautiful job. I loved the attention to detail and especially the cuticle work. I love my nails!

Day after with allergic reaction around cuticle area this was due to the cheap SUNUV lamp that they use.
Angie C.

Nail review First off, I have been wanting to book an appointment here for a while and it seemed so far from me. I had read better reviews for the Lafayette location; so I finally took the 30 min drive out to the Lafayette location for my birthday nails. I made an appointment with one girl and then last minute they gave me someone else. Her name was Mary and she didn't even smile or greet me when I sat in her chair. The ambience in the room is quite odd because it's so quiet and no one smiles or anything except when you come in ..the lady that checks you was really nice. I wasn't super impressed with the shop, it looks like your average nail shop .. but for Lafayette I expected more. As soon as I walked in and they sat me down....GIRLLL I noticed the SUNUV nail lamp. I was super crushed because those give me an allergic reaction on the cuticle area. These are cheap Amazon led nail lamps truly disappointing. For $100 a manicure I definitely expected something high quality. I've been doing my own nails with a luminary brand polish and lamp. It's not super pricey where a shop can't afford them. With that being said the girl cleaned up my nails real good! They really did look amazing, BUT the next day I got the allergic reaction and my cuticles are now red and itchy. This was truly Disappointing. Not sure if I'll be back.. I decided on 2 stars because of the cheap lamp. This is important for me. If the prices are that high for a structured gel manicure then I expect for their products to be high quality as well. Truly disappointing. This is the before and after picture. The 1st picture shows the inflammation on the cuticles. The 2nd picture is 2 weeks after the manicure and there is Some lifting already on the edges.

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Tatiyana A.

I got a Russian gel manicure with Dorka and she's amazing! It was my first time here and I would definitely go back and book with her. The attention to detail, friendliness, and cleanliness was top tier.

5 months in, I got a matte French
Janina M.

I've been a loyal customer at Level Up since March 2024, and I couldn't be happier with their service. I've never been committed to any nail salon before because I was always left disappointed--until now. As an avid nail biter, I was convinced by other salons that I couldn't grow my own nails. But under Level Up's expert care, my natural nails have flourished beyond anything I imagined! This isn't your average nail salon. If you're looking for a quick gel manicure with a massage and paraffin treatment, this isn't the place. Level Up is truly a specialty shop that focuses on the health and care of your cuticles and nails, and their results speak for themselves. I can't say enough good things about Zhibek and her amazing team. They just get it! I'll let my pictures do the rest of the talking, but trust me--this is the place to go if you're serious about nail care. Highly recommend!

Russian manicure/ milk+chrome
Elena K.

Best nail salon! The staff is super nice and professional. My nails last over 3 weeks, no chipping, no gel lifting. Love the Russian mani

Natural nails.
Miranda G.

I was in the hunt for a Russian manicure after seeing so many people rave about it. I decided to try this place. I went to the Lafayette location. While parking can be tough at times, I love that this place is free from the crazy you find at most other salons. Though there are tons of stations, only 4-5 techs work at any given time plus the receptionist. The place is CLEAN--no nail dust or weird chemical smell. Stations in use are spread out and wiped down with disinfectant before and after client appointments. The staff is friendly and offers water or coffee as well as advice on shape or color as needed. Note...this type of manicure does take up to 2 hours but after going for 3 months, I can firmly say the manicures last a minimum of 4 weeks and never look dull. I really like the staff and enjoy coming here. If you're looking to invest in a different type of nail salon, definitely give this place a try.

Kamryn W.

When I lived in Belarus, I had the best manicures that would last for almost a month. My nails were so healthy and beautiful... and then after moving to America, my nails took a nosedive into becoming so thin and brittle. I spent years not getting manicures as gel polish wouldn't even stay on my nail without chipping within a few days. I was so excited to see a Russian nail salon open in the area. For the first time in years, my nails are long again and I'm able to have a beautiful manicure. The environment is very cozy and positive, and the salon is very clean. From my visits, I have never seen any guest wait for their appointment, and I have noticed that the employees work together seamlessly as a team in a way that benefits the client (for example, when I asked for a French manicure, my manicurist asked for the help from a coworker who paints the best French tip lines). If you have never had a Russian manicure before, it takes a total of about two hours. Yes, a bit longer (and why a bit more expensive), but it will last you about four weeks and it is a nail and money saver in the long run... and personally, I enjoy getting to have two hours to myself in peace and quiet every once in a while! The hard gel allows me to have strong and long nails, without the damage and negative effects from something like acrylic. There is a great focus on your cuticles, which keeps your nail beds healthy and clean. If you are looking for an authentic Russian manicure, or if you struggle with thin nails or polish sticking to your nails, this is your spot!!

Cleaned up nails. Ready to grow and eventually get to long almond shape nails.
Helen T.

Before arriving, my nails were weak, brittle, soft. I had a lot of dry skin and cuticle. No matter how much cuticle oil I use throughout the day, water I drink, and vitamins I take my nails just seems to never improve or grow. I was so embarassed of my nails and anxiously anticipating the nail expert to judge my hands and tell me I have dry skin and a lot of cuticle. (Which I get told almost every time I've gone to any salon.) For my appointment, I was promptly seated. Karina was nice and offered me water. Karina was so detailed and meticulous. She really took her time to fix up my nails and even more time improving my skin around my nails. Honestly, I'm so excited to continue to come here and not concerned about the price. I know I am getting excellent service and they give each client the focus and patience needed, as if, you are their only client of the day or I imagine the kind of attention of what even a celebrity might get! Finally, I personally like to zone out and/or listen to a podcast while my nails are getting done. Karina allowed me to relax and didn't ask me many questions besides the essential questions for the service. Not everyone likes this, but I only note this for ladies like me who use this time to decompress and relax.

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What is the cost for a manicure (natural nails) and the cost of a basic pedicure?

It depends on the person you go to! If you use the book now option, you can see the various prices for different staff for both manicures and pedicures.

I have some toe nail issues. Currently, I have acrylic on my big toe nails to give them shape. Does your salon apply gel to toe nails?

Hello, we need to see your nail, I think we can do it!

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I had been getting a gel manicure every 2 weeks for the last 15 years until I discovered the Russian manicure.

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This place is really good if you need a last minute place to go to…read more The price for my nails was a bit steeper than I expected. Maybe due to the multiple colors or just the time used on it. The technician I had was pretty good and nice. One of the main issues I had though is that their colors are really limited. I wanted a more rainbow color, but their red wasn't quite the correct shade. The green was a bit brighter than I wanted, the blue wasn't bright enough and the purple was too light. So if it's something to improve, I definitely suggest in investing in more colors. The technician also doesn't seem to have a forte in nail design as strokes are clearly uneven. The second issue was just a bit strange as they really push for cash/venmo payments. Then when you pay via Venmo, the owner (or the man who I thought was the owner) told me not to list the reason for payment as their service. Tax evasion? So vibe wise, it's good for a quick job needing to be done. But I think I'd still rather prefer Flamingo in Walnut Creek.

Recently visited with my grandmother to get two gel mani pedis and I have to say, the service was…read moregreat! The workers are very kind and understanding. The woman doing my nails, after I changed my mind on the color, made a suggestion that I ended up really liking and they were very accommodating to my grandmother who changed her mind twice about what she wanted. The nails themselves were adequate! The cleanup on my nails was very well done and they did an amazing job with the shape on my grandmother's. The only bad thing I can say is that it took a long time to do the dip powder for her fingernails, but I expected it to be a while anyways. Overall would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to get a simple, clean design with good service.

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I walked in for a pedicure. First, I didn't see any of the tools in sealed sterile packs. Second,…read morethey didn't have proper toe separators and used twisted paper towels instead. Third, the technician was rushing the entire time and seemed focused on finishing quickly. The polish was applied about a millimeter above the cuticle, and I had to point it out so she could fix it. Their attitude was polite, and the service wasn't terrible, but it wasn't impressive either. I personally wouldn't return.

It's my birthday weekend and I'm out here with nails that were supposed to be the "cat eye" magnet…read moredesign... but the only thing feline about them was how sad they looked. I was devastated and felt stuck with these thick, dull claws for the weekend.... I jumped on yelp to find somewhere that could help me out and took a chance on Gel Nails Spa and asked for the best nail design tech. Enter Lynn, the nail queen herself. This woman completely rescued my nails. She redid them from scratch and when I say she slayed, I mean she put those other nails to shame. The muted green cat eye she did? Gorgeous. Elegant. Magnetic. The photo does ZERO justice; you just have to see them in person to get it. And shoutout to Julie, who did my French pedicure the night before, as I was just a walk in, because finding someone who can do an extra-square, modern French is basically like finding a unicorn, and she nailed it. Yes I'm picky. Between Lynn's magic touch and attention to details and Julie's precision, this place is IT. I came in sad and left flipping my hair. New salon unlocked.

Level Up - nailtechnicians - Updated May 2026

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