Jon is my dude and so is Marlene! He also updated his massage chairs and mani desks and they are…read morecomfy! I love this family owned place and Jon's eye for design is amazing! Like holy moly. I don't do that (bc I ain't that fancy) but I have seen his work up close! Also he is friendly on the wallet so tip him and his wonderful staff well. They deserve it!

I dropped by on a Sunday afternoon and they were able to fit me in without a wait! I was particular…read moreabout wanting them to remove my gel x nails very carefully, to not harm my natural nail, and my nail tech did a great job! Overall it was affordable, they spent time in doing it the right way, and the shop is clean and cute. I'd definitely recommend them!

Would like to recognize HAO in the pedi department she is warm friendly and efficient…read more Cathy for nails. A full sets, chrome with her input came up with a beautiful collab. Friendly and professional.

Ive been going here for my pedis and when i get my nails done like 2-3x a year for special…read moreoccasions. I really do enjoy being able to book on-line or calling. The pedi i got from lovely or snow are really good. They do take their time and they do a good job. Minus a star because one time i walked in and a guy did my pedi. idr his name. but he actually made me bleed on the side of my toe. he never said sorry anything. it was stinging for a few days after. Since then, i have learned to always make an appt and know who my. go-to ares now! Also they do charge extra for credit card. So be prepared by bringing in cash! Vibes are great as they always have decor for the related holiday near by. Haha

Ree/Ri (I apologize for not asking how to spell it) gave me one of the most thoroughly manicures…read moreI've had in a really long time. I called in maybe an hour beforehand to see if they could see me for a gel-X soak off and a gel manicure and was super lucky they had time. I went to the awful nail salon across town (see other review) for a removal previously and they ruined the integrity of my nails. Ree took her time to actually soak my fake nails off and when that was all gone, she took care of my real nails and cuticles. I only get manicures before special occasions but they'll all be with Ree from this point on. This is a family run business. Ree shared they've been there for 30+ years. I believe Anna is her mom? Anna was there too. All the other clients there were regulars. I can see why! Only small downside is they don't have a parking lot and Castro Valley Blvd can be busy but not impossible to find a spot close by. They accept cards with a 2% service charge but do have Zelle to avoid fees or good ol cash.

I always go to Ri she is amazing and knows how to go all of the current designs! This one is the…read morebest so far! Everything hand painted for fall. O.M. G. Amazing! Leave a big tip when you go, worth every penny! 100% my spot! And they offer free, tra, coffee and small snacks.

Mimi's nail salon is the best in Castro Valley! I have been to many different nail shops over the…read morelast 20 years and Mimi's is my favorite! The shop is always clean, the staff is always friendly and professional, and Mimi makes you feel very welcome. I get manies and pedies when I visit, and I always leave with beautiful, quality nails! There is a delicious smelling scrub that they use on my legs that smells and feels AMAZING! You can always count on a quality massage with both manicure and pedicure, so rejuvenating! The shop is decorated so beautifully! Currently Mimi has it decorated for fall and it's so pretty. I feel so relaxed when I visit, it truly is like a little vacation getting pampered at Mimi's. Every time I visit, the girls are always so kind and respectful. Thank you so much Mimi and ladies for always taking such good care of me! You are the BEST!

5/5 Stars Mimi's…read moreNails in Castro Valley is definitely a gem! Excellent customer service, quality work, and prices you seriously can't beat! The staff is super friendly, welcoming, and really take their time to make sure you're happy with the results. You can tell they take pride in their work! I'm absolutely LOVING how my nails turned out! The shape, the color, the attention to detail... EVERYTHING! And the fact that you can get such beautiful, quality work without breaking the bank makes it even better! Great atmosphere, great service, great prices, and beautiful results! What more could a girl ask for?! Definitely recommend Mimi's Nails in Castro Valley! And special shoutout to Mimi ‍ you are amazingggg

I had a wonderful experience at Aesthetic Nails! I treated myself to a French tip pedicure, and the…read moreresults were absolutely beautiful. The staff was friendly, professional, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. They paid great attention to detail, and my French tips came out clean, elegant, and exactly what I wanted. The salon was clean, relaxing, and had a welcoming atmosphere. I really appreciated the care and time they took to make sure everything looked perfect. My pedicure not only looks amazing but also felt incredibly refreshing. I highly recommend Aesthetic Nails to anyone looking for quality nail services and excellent customer care. I'll definitely be coming back!

I love this place! Been there twice for pedicures! Loved both experiences! 10/10 recommend! Thanks…read moreAesthetic Nails!

Great salon. Always friendly and professional…read more Good nail design artists. Been coming here since they opened.

*Do NOT go here. I left my manicure today with bleeding and angry cuticles*…read more I walked in with no hangnails or anything, truly perfect untouched nail beds and clean nails, and left with bloody and aching fingers. I don't get manicures regularly so I didn't realize the man doing my nails was butchering them until it was too late. Basically, he used the machine for gel removal/nail buffing to completely annihilate my nails and cuticles; instead of using cuticle softener or soaking my hands in warm water, he went straight in with the machine and essentially drilled everything off. The surface of all of my nails is now ruined, and I have cut up cuticles that are bleeding and aching. I went home and put Neosporin and band-aids on all of my fingers. I can't stress enough that none of these fingers had hangnails or anything that would warrant roughness/leave them this red and bloody. Multiple staff members saw the blood and did not offer any kind of discount - they did put some rubbing alcohol on two of the fingers, but it didn't feel like enough to mitigate infection risk.

Samantha is the best!!! She did my builder gel manicure with French tips and was impeccable!…read moreShe also helped me with my feet which were in quite bad shape and they turned out perfect!! The cutest spot and it was so cozy!!! They have

I've been to see Sam at Nailbox twice now and I'm so happy I found her. I get the builder gel…read moremanicure and pedi, and they last. Like, really last. I moved to Hayward recently and had been bouncing around trying to find a new nail spot--came across Sam's page because I was curious about Russian manicures and she does them beautifully. Just a heads up on the booking process: the site directs you to request an appointment, but it's not auto-confirmed--Sam has to accept it manually. For my first appointment, I booked for the next day and wasn't sure if it was going through, so now I just DM her directly to check in. Super easy once you know the flow. Sam herself is super sweet and easy to talk to. She recently went solo with her business, so it's just her now--and honestly, I love that. It's chill, one-on-one, and you can tell she really cares about quality. She has a gorgeous selection of colors and uses high-end products, which I think is why everything lasts so long. The first time I went, my nails were in sad shape and I honestly didn't think they'd bounce back. A month later? I've got legit nails I'm proud to show off. If you're looking for a new nail tech who's talented, kind, and really knows her stuff, definitely give Sam a try. I've already planned my next visit.

Absolutely loved my experience here! Salina did my Gel-X nails and shaped them perfectly - they…read morecame out so beautiful and precise. I was especially impressed with the nail art. The design was inspired by Clase Azul, and Salina, along with another talented nail artist who helped with part of the design (so sorry I forgot her name!), executed it perfectly. The details were stunning! Natalie did my pedicure and she was wonderful as well. The pedicure turned out great, and the massage felt amazing and was so relaxing. Overall, I'm so impressed with the quality, attention to detail, and artistry. I absolutely love how my nails turned out and would definitely come back!

My tech was Dani! (@mani.fest510 on IG)…read more She is just hilarious and amazing at what she does. I had multiple pictures to pull inspiration from, I loved that we were able to collaborate and create a beautiful and stunning set together. The suggestions she gave made so much sense and I'm glad I was also open/receptive to them! I have now taken off my nails, but it was HARD! I had them on for a month, NO lifting in sight, top coat was still shinny. I also have crooked fingers from cracking them so often, Dani did an AMAZING job making sure my nails were straight. I was visiting a friend and found her through yelp, I highly recommend and would drive six hours to come see her again! Thank ya Dani girl.

Raquelle is the sweetest! As someone who gets anxious during unfamiliar settings, she is so sweet…read moreand calming. Her suite is so clean and cute and wonderful music. She is patient and pays attention to detail. I casually mentioned I don't like my cuticles and she spent time on it and helped me clean it up neatly and gently. I decided to get French tip but I normally just get solid colors or clear. I didn't like how the tip looked on my hands and she immediately asked if I wanted to change. I decided to keep it since I think it'll grow on me and it would be easy to remove since it's regular polish. Will definitely come again just to get my cuticles cleaned up and clear polish!

I've just moved to CV and was looking for a quality nail salon…read more Upon looking on Yelp, I found Raquelle and was drawn to the fact that she does nails in her own private studio. I had an enjoyable, quiet experience ( whenever I wasn't yapping!) and it was refreshing to be able to communicate exactly what I wanted for my nail shape, color, etc. My toes look so pretty! Was able to book online with a reservation which was also a bonus. Definitely recommend and will be back!

Good service nice people! Will come back! :) Helen did my nails! Very nice! would definitely…read morerecommend her! Will be coming back!

I hate writing bad reviews but this place is really charging more than what they are worth. I've…read morebeen so busy I couldn't get to my regular salon. 1st I thought "ok a spot I can go to down the street from home." I had to wait a bit even though I made appointment and they weren't really busy. Service for my acrylic fill was fast. I did like how gentle she was but she had to finish my fill and then go to another person. They then had someone else put the polish on my nails which is fine but I would have rather had same one. Within 3 days 3 nails broken. I felt price was high and thought it's ridicules they charge extra cateye when it's still painting a regular color on and just using the magnet?. I got charged for med length nails but feel my nails should be considered short $57 $15 for cat eye polish ??? I could of gone out and got a deli sandwich sorry that's a meal right there $2 charge for using a CC which I know ok it's 2 dollars (I don't agree with especially being a business owner myself you need to just eat that cost/write off those CC fees yourself for all of your transactions you do a day. Also it's not like I was trying to pay my $5 tab I paid $79 on my card. I got no special design or any rhinestone I didn't get a copy of my receipt but I swear they must of charge a service fee for tip or tax. Now I got to spend more money on another place to fix because you know I'm not going come back for a $10 per nail fix because you know they wont fix for free having it be only 3 days. Also in the front they have a sign that says no refunds so they must rip off a lot of ppl by charging all the upcharges without informing customers of price.