Love this place! Employees were welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. Asked for a "thin" French tip, and she did an amazing free hand line! Will definitely return read more

Lovely, small nail salon. Just one person with years of experience. Did a great job helping me solve the issue of a continuously splitting nail. I often feel out of place at nail salons because I'm not a "fixy fixy" gal, but felt very comfortable here. read more

The service, the quality and the vibe are outstanding! Exceptional care taken all the time plus the music is great! Best place, hands down!! read more

There is still Hope! Thanks be to God! Pedicures are new to us. What a wonderful discovery. It feels tike I am walking on someone else's feet. Much better than my old ones. Thank you, Hope, and see you in 6 weeks! Margaret and Tom read more

I've lived in 7 different states in the US~ so when I say I've been to a lot of nail techs, I truly mean it. I'm also a very seasoned hairdresser; worked in very high end salons with nail techs, so I know good work when I see it... If you're looking for an upbeat boisterous nail salon, this is not it. Hope is one on one in a small salon. Her standards to detail and perfection are for me, unmatched. I love pink and white nails. She is the BEST when it comes to this. I promise. She shapes and creates mostly by hand and barely uses a drill. She can do designs etc, but she's more of a classic, very professional and detail oriented, nail tech. You can tell she truly loves her craft. read more

I looks for many places and based on the few but good reviews for this place I called and made an appointment to get a manicure She has an opening for 3-4 days after. She asked for name phone number and she asked for a debit card info because she has a 24 hour cancellation policy( I guess she charges some or full amount if you don't show up, honestly never asked) so had my nails done on 11-16 she was great very nice friendly and her place was some what clean dust all over and she used sterile equipment she did this scrub she cleaned by wedding rings she did a massage very gentle..she works by her self and with appointment only... as soon she was done with me another client walked in and just by the way she kept looking at me made me feel like I didn't belong there ( from head to toe)... So I got this olive color very settled but only lasted 2-3 days long now have to cancel follow up appointment because never going back... payed $33 for manicure $7 tips Grand total $40 so it last this little no thanks read more

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After recently moving to Oakland and trying two other Nail Salons that I found to be less than satisfactory, I came across Montclair Nails and Monica to be specific. The women who work here are extremely friendly and talented. The shop is also new and very comfortable. I asked for natural looking acrylic nails with gel and that's exactly what I received. I couldn't have been happier. I highly recommend this business. By the way, this is the first Yelp review I've written, as I've never felt compelled enough to do so before now. read more

Montclair Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

SHORTEST VERSION: I'm not a Spring chicken and I'm in a business that requires I look smashing from head to toe. I can be a bit of a Diva when it comes to who I will trust my personal care to. Btw, those who know me well, they break-out in belly-laughs at the 'can be a bit of..' Whatever; I can still laugh at myself, smiles! The fact is I want my hands & feet to look and feel 100% spectactular not just during or immediately after but in between Man/Ped's and I don't want to go broke for it. When I first moved to the Oakland area; I tried several other places before finding Hope at Montclair Nails. Hope is tremendously personable, does a fantastic job that she guarantees and does it at a VERY fair price. I've since moved away from the area and now travel regularly from either Sacramento or Fairfield EVERY other week to Montclair for my Mani/Pedi with Hope! On a good traffic day, that's an hour & a half to two + hours minimum of drive-time away. I could waste my time trying out closer salons but after more than 25 years of paying for "professional nail care" I know exceptional quality, service & price when I see it and as the slogan goes... "I'm worth it!" If you're worth it, enjoy being pampered or you want to give someone special to you an exclusive spa-like gift; you can't go wrong with Hope. You'll love the personal care you receive from Hope at Montclair Nails! FULL VERSION: After reading all the other reviews; I agree whole-heartedly with each of them because they represent my personal experiences with Hope and Montclair Nails, as well. LOL, I especially indentify with a certain part of Jamie R.'s review. Hope is an inordinate amount of fun to chat with and I too have napped or taken business calls during my Mani/Pedi's completely at ease that it was all good in this moment of time. Hope somehow just seems to know if you want to incessantly gab like happy school girls, laugh without a care in the world, talk more seriously about current events or thing's more personal, if you need to quietly rest or... Personally, I think it's well worth the price just to spend time with Hope even if she didn't make my hands & feet look spectacular! (Though I'm quite grateful that she does!!!) Words cannot do justice to just what an incredible person Hope, Proprietor and Manicurist of Montclair Nails, truly is! She's a breath of fresh air, the real deal, genuinely caring, extraordinarily talented! Hope is amazingly authentic all around (increasingly rare, it seems, these days) and much much more! When it comes to spending my hard earned cash; it's important to me that I like and trust the people I do business with. I really liked Hope from the moment I met her! After going to her for two years now I only like her more and I trust her to give me a great Mani/Pedi everytime because she always has!! Also, Hope's been in the business of making her client's fingers and toes look fantastic for over 21 years at the same location in Montclair, so you know you can count on her to be there for you! As a Manicurist; you won't find better! My nails and toes still look gorgeous when it's time for my next appointment, after two full weeks! Recently I had brunch with a male friend of mine who's particularly urban. As we began to say our goodbyes I commented that I was headed to see Hope for a Mani/Pedi. His jaw about dropped as he took my hand to examine more closely and then he literally exclaimed "But your nail's look like you just had then done!!" If that wasn't a "priceless" moment then I don't know what is! Montclair Nails is a pleasantly chic salon where getting a mani/pedi feels luxuriously indulgent from the moment you step in with all of the beautiful things to see and enticing aromas floating about. The one-on-one personal care and attention to detail Hope provides is second to none! If you're looking for the cheapest mani/pedi you can find then Montclair Nails is NOT for you. If you're willing to pay a VERY fair price for EXCELLENT "guaranteed" manicure/pedicure services; give Hope a call. If you like going to, here today maybe gone tomorrow, cheap nail salons where they seldom speak English and you're just one of the many others they take money from as fast as possible that hour; then Montclair Nails is NOT for you and I wish you good luck with your choices. If you are accustomed to exquisite service in every way and love a great deal OR you love a great deal and think you could become accustom to recieving exquisite personal care and attentiveness all while your nails & toes will always be looking like you just stepped out of a great salon; give Hope a call now! read more

I have been to nail shops that would file my nails down to near bleeding, rush through and overcharge me only to have them lift or break a week later. The owner Hope is amazing and her silk nail wraps withstand two weeks of piano playing, dish washing, daily workouts, hair shampooing and my crazy schedule every time. She only hand files, takes her time and is very gentle. My natural nails have never been this long! I will never go back to the old days. Thanks Hope! read more

Montclair Nails - Beautiful, natural silk nail wraps. - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Hope is a class act. It's great to get one on one attention when getting your services. Her place is nice & cozy. She uses Tammy Taylor products which are the best on the market. My nails never break or chip Ike the other shop cheap stuff does. If you want professional nails get an appointment right away. read more

If you are a guy, looking for a place providing nail services, this is YOUR place. It's up close & personal. Hope the owner & manicurist, goes out of her way to accommodate your every need. You're not sitting amidst a bunch of women here, just you & Hope. Her work is excellent, her prices are fair and like I said earlier, she will make your experience extremely comfortable. I'm on the older side and really need help with doing my feet. Her normal seating was too low for me so she brought in a taller seat so I'd be able to participate more comfortably. I found that the seat on the new chair was a little slippery so she picked up some rubber mats so I wouldn't slip while sitting. Don't laugh, it worked! Her salon on the second floor, is small and is a pleasant spot to spend an hour. In my opinion, this is the perfect place to go for guys and ladies too. To all you older folks, if you've never had a pedicure you are really missing out. Give Hope a call and setup an appointment. You won't be sorry you did. Both my wife and I go monthly. It's money well spent. read more

I did not get my nails done here, but I called for pricing and was deterred by the quote of 33 for a mani and 50 for a pedi. I thought that would be useful for others to know. read more

My friend and I came for pedicures a while back. They did a great job! People were friendly, and they talked us in to doing a paragon wax treatment. Felt nice, but softness didn't last longer than a couple of hours. Still enjoyed the space and the service. Lots of colors to chose from which was nice. My only critique was the pricing, pretty pricy for what I consider to be a basic service. I'd go back though! read more

Hope is the best. Courteous, professional and personal. She aims to please and I appreciate how she attends to each client's individual needs. I highly recommend this gem of a business hidden in the Montclair Village. read more

I've been getting my nails done by Hope for a very long time. Each time I see her she makes me feel like I'm the most important client. Aside from doing a great job she is one of the sweetest people I know. If you are looking for a good manicurist, you will not be let down if you see Hope. read more

As a person who is really OCD about things and usually rarely tries anything new... As in why fix it if it ain't broken. I recently decided to go outside the box and try something new... I had met hope and she told me she could clean up my nails and they would be more natural... Let's just say I'm never going to anyone else again. Her service was amazing, super nice, no complaints, wants you to leave happy and definitely didn't look at me weird when I saw a spot or ask me about my love life, if I wanted a flower, or that my finger was crooked. I love my nails and I highly suggest you check her out. I know she's in high demand but I wouldn't steer anyone astray when I say it's/she is worth it! read more

This is the BEST nail salon in Oakland. I've been coming to Hope for 7+ years and have never been disappointed. Having done my own fills for more than 15 years, finding someone with such great attention to detail was amazing! I look forward to my bi-monthly appointments. read more

Montclair Nails is perfect in every way! Hope has been making my hands and feet beautiful for over 10 years and, like the other reviewers, she always makes me feel like I am her most important client. The room is beautiful, clean and relaxing. The manis and pedis are first rate and LAST! Hope is great fun to chat with, but she also lets me nap (or take work calls) when that is what I need. Worth every penny! read more

Montclair Nails is the kind of business that you recommend to your friends, in other words, a great find. Hope, the owner, has been making my hands and nails look great for years and whenever anyone asks who does my nails I share my secret -- Hope at Montclair Nails. I won't trust my hands to anyone else and so when I'm away for any length of time I just warn her that she's going to have to perform a miracle on my tattered nails when I finally get back in there, and she manages to do her miracle work every time! read more

What a wonderful respite from a hard day's work! Hope has been here for 18 years, and I'm a happy customer. My nails are to die for!

My pedicure lasted 4 weeks without a single chip!!! It lasted through a week of vacation sunscreen, beach sand and flip flops. The only reason I will redo is because my nails have grown out. I highly recommend. Worth the price. Sheila is the best!!! read more

I have been going to Hope for years. I certainly agree with reviewer Feliz D. When you see her she definitely makes you feel like you are the most important client of her day. She is your therapist and friend while you get a first class professional manicure and pedicure. Her salon is warm and inviting but cleanliness and sterile instruments are her first priority. She is worth the wait and time to get an appointment. A rare gem in this age of mass produced rush you in and out nail salons. read more

I am a local who recently stopped working in Livermore and had to leave a fabulous manicurist in Livermore that I'd been with for 12 years. Over the years I have tried multiple nail l salons in the Village and was always very disappointed with the poor quality of the services I received. I discovered Montclair Nails several weeks ago and was thrilled that I was lucky enough to find Hope! She is extremely gentle and her quality is outstanding, A patient perfectionist! Highly recommended. read more