Miss Nail

On Castro Valley Blvd. next to the old Mei Mei's grocery store is Lena's Nails. The intent was to…read moreget a pedicure($30) & a gel manicure($32) on a Sat.morning w/a call & I was able to do so, since it wasn't too busy. Service was attentive & I got to speak with I believe the owner who had been there for 16 years so it made the experience more memorable. Since I don't want a gel pedicure I opted for a regular lacquer nail polish. The polish was a bit old & gooey but she added a few drops of nail polish thinner & it worked. My daughter had a gel manicure & she mentioned the color she chose also has that issue. I guess when you have so many options to choose from there are bond to be bottles that don't get regularly used. The experience was pleasant for my pedicure, but I would suggest making an appt.w/the younger male nail specialist for details on your manicure. It seems like he has a keen eye for details. Visiting Lena's Nail was a quick & efficient experience so if you don't have an appt.then walk in's seem welcomed here.

Love this place. Staff are so nice, professional and kind and their manicures are fantastic! I get…read moregel bc I'm tough in my nails and their manicures last and last!

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White Heaven Nail Spa

The service was amazing. I was nervous about getting my child's nails done for the first time. But…read morethey assured me that getting that your ex would be a great option for safety.

I've been coming to White Heaven Nail Spa for the past 3 years, and there's a reason I keep coming…read moreback... Consistency. I've seen almost every nail tech there, and no matter who I book with, the quality, attention to detail, and overall experience have always been on point. Today I wanted to give a special shoutout to Sofie, who did my deluxe pedicure. She was incredibly thorough, gentle, and made the whole experience super relaxing, especially the foot massage. Also, Michelle deserves a huge thank you for introducing me to buildable gel. After trying both regular gel and dip over the years, I'm officially converted! The finish looks more natural, lighter and feels healthier for my nails. What really sets White Heaven apart is how well they take care of their customers. The staff is always professional, the salon is clean and well-maintained, and they're great at listening to what you want while also making recommendations. Appointments run on time, and you never feel rushed, which I really appreciate. If you're looking for a nail salon that consistently delivers high-quality work and great service, this is it. Highly recommend!

By Kim

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Anna Nails

4.3(324 reviews)

1.9 mi

A Truly Exceptional Nail Salon - Rie & Peter Are a Must!…read more This was my first time coming here, and I'm honestly so impressed that I need everyone to know about this place. The moment I walked in, the whole atmosphere felt warm, welcoming, and full of good vibes. It's rare to find a salon where you instantly feel comfortable, but this one truly feels like a place that cares. I had Rie for my hands and Peter for my pedicure, and both of them exceeded every expectation I had. Rie - Hands/Nails Rie was absolutely amazing. She spent real time talking to me about my nails--my habits, what I struggle with, what I prefer--so she could help me care for my nails long-term, not just for the day. That alone stood out to me. Her technique is incredibly gentle, precise, and detail-oriented. Nothing felt rushed. She paid close attention to shape, length, and symmetry, and made sure I loved each step before moving on. One thing I really appreciated: the tips she put on feel like my real nails. No heaviness, no bulkiness, no thick edges. They feel light, natural, and perfectly blended. I actually kept touching them because I couldn't believe how natural they felt. It's the best and cleanest application I've ever had. Peter - Pedicure Peter was just as impressive. He was: * Extremely thorough with calluses and cuticles * Gentle but effective * Very attentive and made sure I was comfortable the whole time My feet feel soft, refreshed, and genuinely cared for--not rushed through like at most places. The polish application and massage were perfect. Overall Experience The biggest difference here is that they truly take their time. Not one moment felt rushed or overlooked. Everything was done with intention, patience, and care. The overall vibe was: * Easy-going * Relaxing * Warm * Detail-focused I walked out feeling pampered, valued, and honestly amazed at how beautiful and natural everything looked. Would I Recommend Them? Absolutely YES. If you want: * Natural-feeling tips that look and feel like real nails * A nail tech who genuinely cares about the health of your nails (ask for Rie!) * A pedicure that's detailed, gentle, and leaves your feet baby-soft (ask for Peter!) * A salon with amazing energy and zero rushing Then this is the place you need to go. I'm already planning my next appointment.

I went to this nail salon on July 23rd. It was a last minute appointment for me but they had enough…read moreopenings. I needed a pedicure done so bad and given their yelp review I trusted this place. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed walking out of here. I posted a final photo of the work done on my toes as you can see how messy and and honestly just not good work at all. The person who did my nails was a male Vietnamese guy. Honestly, I was so annoyed by the end of it because he was cleaning the sides of my nails and since he was so busy talking literally cut my skin cause he was using the tool and looking behind him while talking to everyone else. I also had to ask him to clean the sides of my nails just so its not filled with skin that he had already cut up. So when he applied the nail polish I waited to see what else he was going to do because I can see how messy it was. Once it was dry the picture below was the result of this mediocre work. I think they're only good for their manicure which I haven't tried but it appears that's majority of their photos on their yelp.

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Mimi Nails

3.6(478 reviews)

•$$$

Mimi is very very professional she's always very well groomed she takes care of her business and…read morethere's many many chairs so you never have to wait like other salons you walk in they put you in a tub and then you have to wait they go to the next person that doesn't happen at Mimi's

Absolutely amazing and fast service, I am in LOVE with my nails and will 100% be coming back!read more

Roman Numeral Designs for 23rd birthday by Mimi!

Colorful French

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Aesthetic Nails

4.2(114 reviews)

I had my nails done elsewhere while traveling, but a small detail needed fixing. I stopped by this…read moreplace while in the area, and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. They quickly fixed my manicure, and I loved the experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

Place is close by Very bright and fresh, love their decor…read more Service is detailed and meticulous. They go over their work more than twice, cleaning out the cubicles to ensure nothing is hanging Price point - reasonable but lots of extra costs for add on services Overall - would go back and try differ treatments - self indulgence

Poor polish job

Aesthetic Background

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Golden Nails

3.7(121 reviews)

2.1 mi

This is my second time coming back to golden nails and they'll see me as a returning customer! The…read moreplace was quiet and the workers were very accommodating! Vicky and Helen did my nails and they're very experienced, so call in to book with them! I also recommend calling in for an appointment but they're very accommodating to walk ins as well! If you're looking for a relaxing place while wanting to treat yourself, consider golden nails! I will say the parking is very limited but there is a parking area behind the liquor store and there's plenty of parking there. If you're unsure on where to park, I would ask the managers or the workers there.

*Update (this is the next day5/12) I wanted to hear him out…read moreafter seeing his response that he wanted to make things right. He did apologized and explained I can go back without charge to get my nails redone by Helen who has better experience. In the middle of my response, he cut me off and said "I don't have time, you can come back or book. Have a good day". The customer service here is so bad. The comment was just to make them look better on Yelp. Please look at other people's reviews before deciding to come here! This is the first time I'm giving 1star review. I don't normally give reviews lower than 4 stars, but I'm really disappointed since I paid $120 for a manicure and pedicure that I didn't like. The pedicure was fine since it was just plain white polish. The reason I'm upset is because the lady who worked on my manicure seemed to have an attitude after I asked her to trim the acrylic shorter. I understand misunderstandings can happen, possibly due to a language barrier, but I clearly explained at the beginning that I wanted short almond nails. As a customer, I didn't appreciate feeling like my request was an inconvenience. She even said it's harder to work on short nails. It's frustrating to pay $70 for nails that I'm planning to remove the next day and pay another salon to redo. I still tipped her though I wasn't happy. I also blame myself for not reading the reviews beforehand since there are already a good amount of negative reviews. I'm getting married on Sunday, so things have been hectic, and this was one of the only salons near me that was open late. I really wanted to like this place because the late hours are convenient. * Some nails are crooked

Golden Nails Castro Valley CA

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Golden Nails Castro Valley CA

NailBox Studios

4.3(339 reviews)

2.1 mi

•$$$

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.

I had gone four weeks before my fill on my gel builder nails, and my thumbnail broke in half and…read morewas barely hanging on. I was really worried about it tearing off and I was nervous to go to anyone to have it repaired. Sam was SUPER gentle and caring. I had given up and was resigned to having half a nail for a few months but Sam was able to fix it for me! I attached photos of my broken nail that needed repair, how it looked after Sam fixed it before polish (you can't even see the crack!) and the final set once Sam was done. I am so grateful and will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much!!

Gel x, short, french tip

Natural lighting

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Daily Glam Nails

4.6(172 reviews)

12.3 mi

Went for the first time today and I booked with Daisy and she was just the best. Considered my…read moreneeds and what I wanted done for my nails and she went all out! 5 stars for Daisy!!

I have been going to Valerie for 3 years now and she is truly the best! She's always down to be…read morecreative and bounce off ideas or if I come to her with a exact inspo -- she does it all I must say, her line work is so good and her shaping is undefeated. I'm super particular about my nail shape and she truly nails it everytime My nails have remained healthy and she's taught me a lot about cuticle care which has only strengthen them. The salon is very cute, cozy and clean which I love. Their playlist is always fire which I appreciate and the vibes are always so welcoming. Overall I love going to daily glam and will continue, Val is truly my fave. I also love that making appointments is easy thru the vagaro app. All the love to daily glam

Airbrush nails by Sophia

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The Polish Suite

4.9(36 reviews)

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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!

A nice and clean gel polish mani :)

A nice clean regular polish mani! :)

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Fairy Nails Lounge

4.3(277 reviews)

2.8 mi

Very Nice Place! Very open and clean! Had an Ingrown Toenail and hurt really bad! Relief after a…read morenice warm foot bath! Get the Deluxe!

Such a great place to get your nails done. They do an amazing job, but the technicians act so…read moreinconvenienced when you speak up and they up-charge their customers. I always get a hard gel overlay manicure and gel pedicure. I expect to pay around $120-$130 without tip, but they started charging for everything i.e. shaping nails, cleaning cuticles, gel polish, etc. So what exactly is included in the basic services you have listed and are charging for then? I'm so disappointed. I won't be coming here again and you shouldn't either!