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    less filing scratches/marks on tips, but unfortunately not almond shaped.
    Veronica S.

    Wahhh I hate to write this review because I love this place so much but my latest experience here warrants a review. I should have known better but NTS: don't book with a beginner nail tech... unless you want a 3 hr nail appointment for a single color, a nail tech that doesn't know how to shape almond nails, and the tech having to ask another tech to give a lesson on how to do the almond shape. I've came here plenty of times before but I was always with a senior nail tech because I usually get designs. This time around I only wanted a single color. I took a gamble with a beginner nail tech because I felt like the quality/service I received in the past was good. In the 3 hours I was there, all the techs had serviced 2 clients. I get being detail oriented but at the end of it, the finished product wasn't even good. I don't want to shade the nail tech but she definitely needed more training than what was under her belt, and personally felt that she should not have been able to take customers based on her skill level. My left hand was shaped well but there are so many obviously file marks. On the right hand, the nails are not at all shaped like almond, I needed to reshape/refile when I got home (see photos).

    Nicole S.

    I recently tried Level Up Nail Salon in Walnut Creek and unfortunately my experience didn't meet expectations, especially for the price. I paid $110 for a builder gel manicure. After reading reviews, I expected a very long appointment, but the service was actually extremely quick -- about 20 minutes. While I appreciated not sitting there for hours, the quality reflected the rushed experience. When I left, my cuticles were still rough and dry, and while the overall shape was nice, it wasn't consistent across all nails. The salon advertises that their manicures last for weeks, but just two days later one of my nails chipped and began peeling. Because it was builder gel, the repair wasn't properly done and I ended up having to file part of it off myself. For the price point, I expected much more attention to detail and longer-lasting results. I typically pay around $50 for a manicure elsewhere and receive comparable or better quality. Overall, the service did not justify the cost in my experience.

    Lunell G.

    Good vibes wonderful customer service, great music. Yes coffee and candy provided. Yes they serve you coffee! My nail tech Austin is a gem! Great conversation, top tier service,outstanding nail care!!! Go Austin!!! Yesss he gets me right every time!!!!!

    Ashlyn G.

    I've been here multiple times so this review is much overdue. Most recently saw Guzel and wow she's amazing! She really took her time and was very detail oriented. Can't wait to continue to see her. Everyone is always super friendly when I've come in too. Highly recommend them.

    Nails by Kristina.
    Irina Y.

    Got my nail done by Kristina and loved it. She listened and she did it exactly how I wanted it - shape, thickness, and color. Will definitely come again.

    Finished result. Thrilled
    Rinna S.

    Amazing manicure by Valentina ! The shape is perfect , she spent the time to find just the right color I was hoping for. Highly recommend!

    My daughter had a very good time at Level up! Thank you!

    very nice . I liked . I loved good . Recommended! My daughter had a great time with Level Up!

    Milky nails!
    Alicia C.

    This nail shop completely changed my relationship with getting my nails done. Their specialty is dry Russian manicures, and the level of meticulous cuticle care is unlike anything I've experienced. Every step is intentional, gentle, and focused on nail health--not just appearance. I used to avoid nail appointments because traditional techniques damaged my nails and the removal process was painful, with excessive filing that left my nails thin and sore. Here, that never happens. Since coming here, my nail health has genuinely improved--stronger, healthier, and pain-free. On top of that, they are always up to date with trends and incredibly creative. I trust them completely--I can literally say "do whatever you want," and they never disappoint. If you care about both nail health and beautiful, on-trend designs, this place is unmatched. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

    Cannot get over how perfect my nails are!!!
    Michelle I.

    I've been coming here for a few months non stop. Every time it is better than the last. Today I had the pleasure of getting my nails done by Christina. A++++++++ perfection

    My beautiful manicure by Anna Galstian
    Natalia A.

    I am impressed with professionalism of Anna Galstian who did a great job! High quality manicure with exeptional attention to details. Very fresh and clean nails. The best manicure I had in my life, thank you so much Anna!

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    Erica R.

    If you are in need of an amazing dry e-file Russian pedicure, Level Up is the only place in the Bay that can get it done. The entire place is spotless, cute decor, and they even have their Yelp reviews blown up in frames -- the confidence! Appointments are easy to make online and you don't need to deposit anything. The staff are calm, on time, and meticulous with their work. What's not to love?

    This is what I left with once I seen my tech struggling and was charged for
    Kamajia W.

    I called to book an appointment for my birthday. I requested a nail artist because I told the person over the phone I wanted a birthday nail artist my appointment was 11 I asked for 4 stars one on each finger my tech was struggling to create a star so I told her to just forget about it at this time it was 12:50pm I left out with one not so good star that I was charged for and was given a horrible excuse why my stars couldn't get done she said she would have needed 2 hours. and she wrote down the names of people who actually do nail art but I feel that should have been given to me at booking I was disappointed poor customer service

    My new manicure

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a model at your salon. Such a lovely atmosphere and a beautiful result. Wishing you great success and many happy clients!

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    My second time going To Olga for hard gel and manicure and can't be more satisfied with the result.

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    Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa

    Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa

    4.2
    (627 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Just got the lavender mani/pedi and it was wonderful. Both Ian and Mimi were excellent. I will be…read moreback in 2 weeks! Thank you both for your service

    I was hesitant to come here because my friend told me not to because they drilled too deep into her…read morenail it literally bled and took more than a month to heal. She was traumatized and literally swore off manicures I haven't seen her gotten one again since. Regardless I thought to give it a chance thinking maybe it was an accident... I really really really wish I hadn't. I came on a Monday towards the end of the day. They were pretty slow compared to other salons so I was seen right away. Everything seemed fine at first until she took a look at my month old acrylic set and tried to push it off hard with her fingers which I found odd. It hurt so much I literally jolted on my seat. She immediately apologized and I moved past it but that should have been a warning sign. She then used a drill to remove the old set. She did a sloppy prep job and was very rough and painful. Every time I reacted she would apologize but then continue being rough anyway. She was rough in every step I wanted to cry, but held back. She nicked me several times too around the sides of the nails and the cuticle area that it bled. It's been several hours after the service and my nails still feel sensitive and sore. Either she drilled too deep that it thinned out my natural nail or the speed was too fast it burned my nail beds, I'm not sure, but I am in pain. I also want to point out that they were very impatient when I was trying to decide what color I wanted. I honestly don't think I took too long. It's easy to have a nail inspo on my phone but sometimes seeing their similar samples against my skin helps a lot, it's a $70 service that will last 3 weeks, i wanted to make sure i loved the color.. my nail tech complained and was giving me a lot of attitude and even started complaining to the other staff, they all looked at me and I felt so pressured and embarrassed.. She even made me feel bad at the end of the service saying every other customer left and I'm the last one even though we finished just in time when they closed at 7... She didn't bother to close me out, another person helped me. I showed her the nicks and cuts that the nail tech did and she dead-ass gave me an "idgaf" face and asked me to pay.. I still tipped $15 in cash regardless of everything...still 20%.. I didn't want to.. I left feeling so disappointed and in pain.. I have never before experienced such bad service from nail salons even from other countries.. I have never been nicked before or over-filed.... my nails look nice, but it's definitely not worth the experience.. not worth the pain I'm still feeling right now. I am absolutely never coming back here. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I should have listened to my friend. I am working on speaking up for myself so I am writing this review, I am not surprised to see a lot of bad reviews here as well from other clients.. There are 10+ other nail salons in downtown Walnut Creek alone and though I haven't been to them all, a lot of them are definitely significantly more professional, clean, respectful, careful and considerate.

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    Nga did my manicure and not only was she gentle... it came out AMAZING!!!!!! This is my second time here and I'll keep going back.
    Nga did my manicure and not only was she gentle... it came out AMAZING!!!!!! This is my second time here and I'll keep going back.
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    Ian working on my daughter's nails when she wanted the sparkles put on!

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    Ian working on my daughter's nails when she wanted the sparkles put on!
    Smiley Nail Spa

    Smiley Nail Spa

    4.3
    (404 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Walk-ins welcome
    Discounts available

    Nothing but great things to say about this place!! I always leave satisfied and loving the results…read more Great service, friendly staff, and consistently amazing work. Highly recommend!

    I went one just for a pedicure it was good. Went back a second time for acrylic and Dianna or Danna…read moreI can't remember her name but she was older did my nails and I was very disappointed so much so I had to come back to have her fix everything. I'm sure there are other nail techs there who are better but my experience was so poor I'll probably never be back. First off I should've known something was off when I said I wanted acrylic and she told me "I'll do gel x" .. didn't ask told me I was getting gel x and tried to make it seem like it was better for me when in reality it was faster and easier for her. I showered her a picture of a nail with a flower and I said if you can't do it it's ok I'll pick another style I said this many times and she told me she could do it. When she started my filing my nail it hurt SO bad she was filing into my cuticle so much two fingers started to bleed to which he said I had thin skin.. um no. I said ouch many times she never stopped. My hands hurt for the next three days feeling like my skin was breaking. Anyway I told her I want the base of the French to be pink she picked this regular color never checked in with me to see if I liked the shape the color or anything. Then when it came time to the flower she said we have flower stickers... I said if u can't do the 3d it's ok I'll pick a different style. She refused and gave me horrible hack job that looks like it's been done by a toddler. I told her many times it's my baby shower I'm going to Hawaii and I'm getting proposed to these nails have to be perfect and she gave me this ... nothing kkke the photo I had shown. When she was done I was so upset I almost cried walking out ... I called them and told them how upset I was and asked if I could come back another day because I was so tired after getting off work etc I'm pregnant. He said to come back now.. when I went back she immediately rushed into helping me and I told her I want someone else and she told me everyone else busy I said I can wait or come back another day she said no. so I did and I asked her to take it off and start again she just filed the one nail with the flower and painted over everything so now I have like 5 layers of paint and too coat.. let's just say the experience was not relaxing and not what I had planned for being my proposal / engagement nails. I will not be back.

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    Kool Nails

    Kool Nails

    4.8
    (60 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I've been coming to Kool Nails since I moved to Walnut Creek in August 2024. I used to come every…read moretwo weeks like clockwork, but unfortunately, I've had to slow down since being laid off. That said, I absolutely love this place! The quality of the products is excellent, the ambiance is lovely, and their equipment is top-notch. The staff are amazing so friendly and professional, and they know me by name now. I often got special designs on my nails, and they always nailed it. I even grew my real nails really long, and they constantly helped maintain them, patching and fixing broken nails so I didn't have to cut them. I've recently gone back to acrylics, but I just want to say these ladies are incredible. They actually clean your cuticles properly, and they're even great at handling ingrown toenails. But the cuticles work is great which, as a Brazilian girl, is a massive deal since so many places don't do it right. I love coming here and will continue to do so as long as I can. Thank you, girls, for being amazing!

    I got a decent manicure and pedicure (certainly for the price). This will definitely be a spot I go…read moreto when I am not wanting a luxurious nail salon experience. Everyone working there was incredibly nice and did a really good job on my nails. They definitely took the time to make sure each nail looked great. There were a ton of color options. I would recommend making a reservation.

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    Gel pedicure $54
    Gel pedicure $54
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    Glamorous Salon

    Glamorous Salon

    4.2
    (569 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I've been coming to this nail salon for about two years now and I truly cannot recommend them…read moreenough. From day one I've felt so welcomed here. It's a family run business and that warmth shows in everything they do. Jason is my nail tech and he is absolutely amazing. His attention to detail is next level and he consistently delivers beautiful clean long-lasting work. I bring in inspiration photos or ideas and he always executes them perfectly sometimes even better than I imagined. My nails are always shaped flawlessly and I get nonstop compliments every single time. What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. Every employee is kind friendly and professional and you can tell they genuinely enjoy working together. It creates such a happy relaxing environment which is rare to find. I never feel rushed and I always leave feeling calm and taken care of. I also love that this is a place my whole family enjoys. My husband and my dad both come with me for manicures and pedicures and they always have a great experience. The staff makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome no matter who they are or what service they're getting. If you're looking for a nail salon that is consistent talented welcoming and truly cares about their clients this is it. I'm so grateful I found this place and I'll be a loyal client for life.

    I've come here several times now since the weather has been so warm and sunny and summer is almost…read morehere. The lady I get my pedicure from is Cindy Vo and she is meticulous and takes her time. She is careful about trimming the ingrown nails I get and they don't hurt. She is very sweet, pleasant and so kind. Thank you Cindy for always taking the time to see me.

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    Glamorous Salon
    Glamorous Salon
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