Time to post an updated review of one of my favorite places in Fremont, Mood Nails Lounge. My nail tech Mary always does a perfect job. This is my latest color choice, a nod to Halloween coming up in a french tip style. Mary is always helpful on choosing my best nail shape, repairing my nails if one is thin or broken and helping me choose fun colors, even though I usually gravitate to pinks or purples. I have been getting my nails done for 30 years, and have been coming to this salon since it opened about three years ago. You get very convenient parking, always available unless it is the one weekend of the art & wine in the summer, plan accordingly for that. Always fabulously decorated for whatever holiday or season it is at the time. Right now the fall decor is gorgeous, just peek in and check it out if you haooen to be shopping at Raleys next door. It is so festive and inviting. You are graciously greeted every time by the girls at the front who check you in, and ALWAYS offer you a beverage while you wait and when you are seated. Jen, the owner, takes care of planning your every need to make you comfortable. There are plentiful sugary snacks to treat your sweet tooth, and fun juice or mimosas while your relax and pamper yourself with her unique and beautiful array of pedicure offerings. Definitely check out all the brand new pedicure stations too. Super comfortable. Mary is my go-to, and she always does a perfect 10 job for me. And just when you think that is all to talk about? On top of that, you earn points from your visits which provide discounts toward services. Not all salons do this. If you are looking for price vs quality for price paid, choose Mood every time. You can thank me later. read more

Mood Nail Lounge - My recent gel mani by Mary - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

I've been coming here for awhile and I LOVE and appreciate how clean and luxurious this salon feels when you walk in. My absolute favorite for manicures/gel x/ acrylic is Rose. She is very detailed orientated, gives my GREAT color suggestions, and is very easy to talk to. She did my nails for my wedding and I got countless compliments. She always takes care of me! If you want the best Pedicure ask for Hannah, my cuticles look amazing, shape of my nails is perfect, and her massage is always the BEST. Thank you Rose and Hannah for spoiling me today! You are appreciated! read more

TLDR: The final straw was when they had me waiting in a chair for 30 mins without an explanation so I walked out. Customer service and nail services consistently lacks because they're too busy/rushed. Find another salon! There are plenty of other cute ones with the same snacks and drinks and they provide better service. I've found another and it's so much more relaxing than this place. This place has really gone downhill. I've been coming for about a year but my last few services just got worse and worse to where I refuse to come back. 3rd to last appt - I came at a busy time and felt like my nails were really rushed so I decided to try coming on a different day. 2nd to last appt - I got a gel pedicure and there were bubbles and the customer service felt rushed. I started to realize this is becoming the norm here. Last appointment - I had a scheduled appointment and I waited for 30+ minutes until I decided this wasn't relaxing or worth it any more so I left. After 25 mins of waiting, the front desk lady gave me a bowl to start soaking my hands and she said "they're coming soon." They never communicated an apology or explanation that this would be a delayed appointment. Normal courtesy from salons is to give a heads up if it's 10-15 mins late. I waited 30 minutes and just decided to leave. As I was walking out the front desk person asked if I wanted to reschedule, I said no thanks and she just sighed as I was walking out. Never got an apology til the end.. read more

Definitely one of the best nail salons in Fremont! The place is always clean, everyone is super friendly and professional, and I love that they have monthly themed pedicures and specials! All the nail techs are great, but I always book with Jessica! She's so sweet and friendly and always takes her time making sure my nails come out exactly how I want them. She pays attention to the little details and never makes me feel rushed. I always leave happy with my nails. Highly recommend! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Vanilla Pumpkin Fall special pedicure - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

*UPDATE ALREADY* Gel-X Nails are WEAK AND TWO ALREADY BROKE!!!! Unfortunately, getting my nails done around my birthday never seems to work out, no matter where I go. I made an appointment for three people on a Sunday at 4:30 p.m. for full sets and pedicures. We were greeted, checked in, and seated together. Two of us were assigned nail techs right away, while our third friend had to wait, which wasn't a huge issue at first. I told my nail tech I wanted a pink-and-white full set, which I thought was a pretty common request. Somehow there was a miscommunication, and he gave me Gel-X instead. I had never even heard of Gel-X before that day, so I know I didn't ask for it. Since the nails were already done, I asked him to get as close as possible to the pink color I wanted, and I ended up liking the color enough to leave it as is. The pedicures were fine, but our third friend didn't make it to the pedicure chairs until 20-30 minutes after we did. By the time she joined us, we were almost finished. The real issue started after I left. In daylight, I could see that my nails were almost see-through, and all of the glue underneath was visible. It looked sloppy and unfinished. I considered going somewhere else but decided to give them a chance to fix it. When I called, I explained the issue and was told that since it had only been one day, they would fix my nails for free. I left work early to come back, only to be told that a reshape and color change would cost $25. Had I known that, I never would have left work early. I was seen by the same nail tech, who seemed annoyed that I wasn't happy with the results. He filed them down and applied one coat of a darker color, insisting that adding another coat of the original color wouldn't help. He wasn't particularly friendly during either visit, and I left unhappy with the results once again. At that point, I decided I was done. I went back to my usual salon and had the nails removed. Needless to say, I won't be returning. The only reason this review gets 2 stars instead of 1 is because both of my friends were happy with their nails. read more

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I love Mood Nail Lounge! they always get me right. Jolie did my nails and she really took her time and got the nail art exactly how i wanted it. They also serve mimosas which is fun and they are always on season with the pedicure specials. If you're looking for a new nail spot try here and go see jolie she's the bomb. i've honestly had a good experience with everyone that works there. su su is amazing as well. hannah, taylor, i could go on and on. anyways stop reading this and go book your appointment asap! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - my halloween set - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

I have continued going to mood nail lounge and have stuck with my nail tech, Sunny. Still amazing and able to do my nails the way I ask every time. read more

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Walked in today- it was super busy and still they could accommodate my sister and I immediately! My nail artists name was Taylor and she was an absolute angel! She kept asking me how I liked it along the way and did the most beautiful job!! Didn't cut me or hurt me once and I noticed if she didn't like how the cat eye came out she did it again. Really great attention to detail. The area is really busy but I hear a lot of regulars so I know it has to be a good spot. 100000% will return! Prices are super reasonable, chairs are comfortable, and everyone is so lovely!! Thank you guys(: read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Cat eye #30 w Taylor ! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

My latest visit: I came here as a walk in on a Wednesday morning for a pedicure and someone was able to help me right away. The staff who did my pedicure really did great on my nails (just simple white toes) and the massage was definitely worth spending the extra money. I also really enjoy this spot -- apparently it's my 7th visit according to the device that you check in at the front. They always offer drinks and everyone that has helped me has always been kind. The aesthetics here is also nice - marble floors, gold decor, and a lot of picturesque spots for you to take of your nails! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Luxe pedicure - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

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I absolutely love coming to Mood Nails! I honestly don't trust anyone else with my nails anymore they consistently do such a beautiful, clean, and detailed job. Angel is amazing! She's so friendly, professional, and takes her time to make sure everything looks perfect. You can really tell she cares about her work and her clients. The entire staff is also incredibly welcoming and kind, which makes the whole experience even better. I also love the little extra touches at Mood Nails. They offer drinks and snacks, and being able to enjoy a cute little mimosa (or a non-alcoholic option) while getting your nails done is such a fun touch! It makes the appointment feel more like a relaxing self-care experience. The salon is clean, the atmosphere is relaxing, and I always leave feeling happy with my nails. If you're looking for a place where you can trust the quality of the work and actually enjoy your time there, I highly recommend Mood Nails! read more

Very disappointed with both the service and customer care. My gel manicure chipped on several fingers shortly after my appointment (2 days later ) When I returned, the technician immediately blamed me instead of taking responsibility or trying to understand the issue. She filed and cut the chipped nails and only applied a clear coat. After the UV light, my hands were left covered in nail dust. She then picked up her phone and began chatting with a coworker while I was still there. When I asked for lotion, she told me to go wash my hands if I wanted. The entire interaction felt rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. I expected much better customer service and will not be returning. The manicure looked nice at first, but the chipping and poor customer service ruined the experience. The lady at the front desk always nice and caring . The technician Jessica was the one who was very disrespectful. I like this salon and not all the technician are like that . Maybe was my luck . read more

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This place came recommended to me so i gave it a shot. I was a walk-in at 3pm on a Sunday and they said they could do a mani-pedi no problem. The first thing out of the technicians mouth was "how old are you?" next came "are you healthy?" WTH!?! The technician next to me was actually engaging with me better than "Mrs Travis Kelce". She definitely set the mood alright. Basic mani lasted 3 days and started chipping and cracking badly. First and last time. read more

My go-to nail salon! Andy is the BEST! I've been going to him for a while now, and I'm NEVER disappointed! The customer service is always great, and the atmosphere is welcoming every time. If you're in the Fremont/Newark area, I definitely recommend checking this place out! You won't be disappointed! read more

I came here with about 3 broken natural nails hoping to get them fixed. I was able to get an appointment the same day I came in, but not even 3 days later my nails broke again that same week. This shouldn't be happening especially if I am trying to get them professionally taken care of. I was left feeling frustrated as I spent quite a bit of money, including tip. I had to go to another salon and they explained better on what they'd do to help. The quality of work is not good if my nails break again 3 days later. They just put a thin layer of glue which barely holds anything. I'm disappointed and frustrated. No pictures since I got them redone somewhere else. Because of this, I find staff is not customer focused and just intends to make as much money as they can without providing quality service. Also they talk in their native language so you're left wondering if they're talking about you. read more

Michelle is absolutely incredible! Top-notch service incredible attention to detail and I always leave knowing that I'm cared for and can't wait to book my next appointment! If I don't feel like picking a color, Michelle always chooses something great for me. If you like fancy designs or Extras she's great at that too! The salon is clean, friendly and always has appointments. JENNIFER, the owner is always eager to please and goes out of her way to provide great customer service! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Cat eye beauty - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

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Highly recommend this place! The nail artists are very skilled -- I had Lynn and she was amazing! When I came in my nails were all cracked and she completely reshaped them with Gel-x. I also called last minute and they were able to accommodate me and stayed after their normal hours. read more

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Did a walk-in on a Saturday evening to get a pedicure with Anna. The salon is quite large and offers a range of services from mani pedis to lash extensions. When I arrived I noticed that the salon was bustling, and all the chairs were filled which was to be expected on a weekend, but the wait was very brief. There were different pedicure packages I was able to choose from, and I believe the one I got was the lux pedicure. You can either choose from regular or gel polish; I opted for the gel. I only do white on my toes but I was tempted by the myriad of options they offered. The entire experience very relaxing. I loved every part of the treatment and would say it's worth upgrading from the basic package. Every employee I encountered was so sweet and welcoming. I usually never do walk-in services. I prefer to book appointments after doing a lot of research to find the right nail tech so I was a little nervous, but I had a lovely experience. Would definitely return to get my next pedicure! read more

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I haven't been going here for very long, but I'm very impressed with the staff, the services, and the friendliness. I have been going to Su, she knows what I like as far as my nails go and she always has good suggestions when I'm undecided. They always offer snacks, water, or mimosas I would highly recommend mood lounge for their pedicures and manicures (I get the gel X). read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Almond shaped Gel X nails in Red (#635) - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

I just got the In the Mood pedicure and this beautiful gel manicure Jennifer did the most beautifully intricate line work and the nail care was incredible. I will definitely be back!!! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Beautiful manicure work from Jennifer - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

I do Recommend reservations. A tad too crowded for my taste. Feels like they tried to squeeze in as many nail stations in as possible. It takes the ambience of Moods away. I prefer more privacy and 3 arms lengths away. My services was a fabulous experience! Do the $100 champagne deal! You deserve it read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Nail design fabulous rub down! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

This shop came highly recommended by a coworker, it's super close to my job and amazing! I walked in for a full set and Jessica was my nail tech. I did not have a design picked out but after I saw what the airbrush on my nails looked like, I wanted a little extra razzle dazzle. Jessica did not disappoint! Everyone is very polite, the shop is clean organized and snacks, drinks and MIMOSAS are offered. Go here yall! This pic and video were taken a couple days later excuse the dry hands :) read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Airbrushed set with chrome, hand painted flowers and 3d gel (not sure what this method is called) - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

i highly DO NOT recommend coming here if you care about your time. nails are good but service takes ages and they always tell you one price at the start of the service and switch the price when you come up to pay. most of the artists are nice but some belittle you and made rude comments in their native language thinking you don't know and/or will never find out. a simple set of gelx nails are supposed to cost $60/$65 on their website but i was charged $90 and similarly the removals are priced at $10 without service but i was charged $20 on top of taking 1 hour for removal. UNHEARD of. never have i EVER been charged more than $10 for removals and never have they ever taken above 20 mins!!! read more

Need a pedicure with massage? Then you need to come see Sunny! Not only does he make nails pretty, his hands are magic on tired achy feet and legs! Trust me, once you come to Mood Nail Lounge there's no going anywhere else! read more

Sunny is the BEST!! The best vibe and Quality work was top tier. You need to book with him, he's sooo good!! Builder gel with tips, CAT eye. read more

Mood Nail Lounge - BOOK With Sunny, he's super nice, amazing work, I'm obsessed with my nails, THE BEST QUALITY & GREAT COSTUMER SERVICE top tier!! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

I always have a great experience coming here. Front desk ladies are very friendly and welcoming. Trish has been doing my nails for years. Free hand designs are always on point. Fabulous work. read more

I normally don't write reviews for places I go to even when I don't enjoy a place but I HAD to this time. Came here once a while ago for a pedicure. The lady cleaning up my cuticles cut my toe so I decided not to come back. Came back last week with my girlfriends for pedicures again (of course, I wanted to give this place another chance because maybe it was just that specific person who I personally didn't enjoy last time). BAD mistake. The lady giving me a pedicure was using the pumice/sponge on my feet and literally scraped my skin OFF. I'm sensitive with my feet so at first I didn't notice until my friend pointed out that I was BLEEDING. I went here because I was going to a wedding the next day and I ended up with a bandaid on my foot the whole weekend. Safe to say, I will not be coming back here. read more

First time in a long time getting my nails done! (Three Years to be EXACT) I've seen this place open sometime ago and thought "wow what an aesthetically presented nail salon!" Finally went in tonight and THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. To add, I was a walk in (which they do accept). Coming in - greeted right away and asked what I wanted (showed an inspo photo). It was busy! I was prepared to wait honestly. I did not. They got me seated right away. They host with the most, asking if I wanted any beverages or snacks. I wish I did take advantage of that but maybe next time! My nail tech was Jolie. VERY SWEET and TALENTED LADY! She was so gentle with me from application, acrylic process to filing. I was almost falling asleep. Please see the picture, no words, the results speak for itself. I will be coming back! So, the price... Acrylic and design came out to $110 altogether and I was very pleased so I tipped an extra $50. It may sound expensive but these are going to LAST and well done so I can justify spending that. They have many forms of payments. Card , Zelle, Venmo. Thank you to all of the ladies who were so welcoming (as I did feel nervous going in). May all of you have a prosperous and healthy New Year! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Magical & Gorgeous nails in this photo! Done by nail tech Jolie - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

I've been coming to this salon for about two years now for my manicures and pedicures, and I've always been extremely satisfied with everyone's work. The entire team is highly professional and skilled, and the customer service is outstanding. Everyone here is wonderful. This time, Nancy did my manicure, and she completed it quickly, meticulously, and perfectly. I'm very happy with the result. read more

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I have been coming to Mood for almost 3 yrs and they always do such a great job and so friendly! Jolie was fabulous and highly recommend. read more

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I called asking if they had availability at 4:30 and they said yes. I came in, sat there and wasted 30 minutes and left. They kept saying 5 more minutes. read more

My partner has been a customer of mood nail lounge for quite some time, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Business owner also takes zero accountability for negative experiences if you look at Google and yelp reviews there's so many negative experiences but the owner doesn't care to respond or acknowledge them and only responds to ones with good reviews. She went in for a manicure and pedicure and specifically requested square-shaped nails. During the appointment she asked the technician multiple times to adjust the shape because the nails were becoming rounded instead of square. She also asked a question about her cuticles and was completely ignored. I was sitting next to her the entire time and witnessed the interaction myself. When the service was finished, the nails were uneven, bulky, inconsistent in thickness, and not the shape she requested. The photos speak for themselves. For a service that cost around $100+ for the manicure and close to $200 total with tip and additional services, the quality was nowhere near what we expected. The most frustrating part wasn't even the nails--it was how the situation was handled afterward. We contacted the salon immediately, sent photos, explained that she had already raised concerns during the appointment, and provided proof of the issues. Because she had an event the following day, she had to pay another salon in San Francisco to fix the work. The difference in quality between the original set and the corrected set was obvious. Instead of acknowledging that the concerns were raised during the service, management responded by saying they didn't hear any issues and repeatedly referred us back to their no-refund policy. We were offered a complimentary future service, but after this experience my girlfriend was not comfortable returning. As a business if you're offering a service and you didn't provide a good service and quality the first time what makes you think someone would feel comfortable and want to return for a re-do. I understand businesses have policies. However, policies should not be used to avoid accountability when a customer raises concerns during the appointment and the final product does not meet a reasonable professional standard. What disappointed me most was not the mistake itself mistakes happen. It was the lack of ownership and the refusal to make things right for a loyal customer. Please don't waste your time and money going here you're far better off paying a little extra and going to much better nail techs in the Bay Area quality matters more than convenience especially for nails. read more

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I had a great time with Annie this past weekend. She is very gentle when handling my hands which I appreciate. She did a great color match for my French tips read more

Mood Nail Lounge is the best nail salon in Fremont. The salon is always so festive and everyone that works there is always so welcoming. I went in today for Mother's Day and the owner Jen gave all the Moms a rose and a cookie which was much appreciated. read more

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Hannah was amazing!! I had an amazing time what a great experience! I even had some art done!! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Nail art and my lovely pedicure! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

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I've come here a few times for pedicures. The vibe is cute and I've generally had a pleasant experience. However, my most recent visit was very disappointing. I booked a large group appointment, but the salon was not prepared to accommodate us together. I ended up sitting with my feet soaking for 45 minutes past my scheduled time before my pedicure even began. My first manicure here was equally underwhelming. The technician didn't clean my nails properly and treated the service as if it were a chore, chastising me for broken nails. The gel polish started chipping just four days later, and because my nails weren't prepped well, the grow out looked messy within a week. I felt embarrassed for recommending this salon to my friends, only for the service to fall short. I may return for a pedicure, but I'll be going elsewhere for manicures and definitely won't book group services here again. read more

My "services" Absolutely INSANE. I went in for a fill and simple chrome on the top and got 2 extra charges. Length? "Ombre" (using your brain to blend the chrome) I'm extremely disappointed. Length for A FILL?!!! I always go to Yvonne's and I will continue to do so. Also the manager was super rude. read more

Mood Nail Lounge - My "services" - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

When you walk in they greet you with service. Definitely a place to go to feel welcomed and the vibe is amazing. I was recommended to go there so went for a pedicure, which turned out amazing and lasted three months so I went back for my nails and they turned out amazing. Vu you do amazing work. She took her time gave me options and made sure I got what I wanted. I showed her a picture which wasn't a good one but she made it exactly what I wanted. I will see you again soon! Happy holidays to you and your family! See Vu! That's all I have to say! No offense against any of the other amazing artist there!! read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Vu is hands down the best. She took her time gave me options. Her experience definitely shows! Thank you so much. Happy holidays! - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

Acrylic full set. Let me know if you think this is worth $97. The photos really dont do justice however paint job is lumpy, my nails are so wide and uneven I'm just unhappy overall. It was close to closing and i didn't have time to go back and fourth with the person on how unhappy I am with my nails. I came the following day after work hoping they can just take them off and give me a refund there was SO MANY PEOPLE in that shop there was no way i was going to wait for them to "fix" my nails i just wanted them off. I really waited before I posted this review, but unfortunately every-time i re-try this salon I'm always disappointed. I wasted $97. read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Acrylic full set with chrome - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

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Teresa, the nail technician did an amazing job on my nails and toes yesterday. She really paid attention to detail and very pleasant to talk with. I'll definitely will visit her again for my nails. read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Cat eye - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California

Jolie was super professional and shapes the nails perfectly! Also the mimosas were yummy! The vibe is so cute read more

Mood Nail Lounge - Acrylic fill with design - Nail Technicians Near Me - Fremont, California