This place is really good if you need a last minute place to go to. The price for my nails was a bit steeper than I expected. Maybe due to the multiple colors or just the time used on it. The technician I had was pretty good and nice. One of the main issues I had though is that their colors are really limited. I wanted a more rainbow color, but their red wasn't quite the correct shade. The green was a bit brighter than I wanted, the blue wasn't bright enough and the purple was too light. So if it's something to improve, I definitely suggest in investing in more colors. The technician also doesn't seem to have a forte in nail design as strokes are clearly uneven. The second issue was just a bit strange as they really push for cash/venmo payments. Then when you pay via Venmo, the owner (or the man who I thought was the owner) told me not to list the reason for payment as their service. Tax evasion? So vibe wise, it's good for a quick job needing to be done. But I think I'd still rather prefer Flamingo in Walnut Creek. read more

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Recently visited with my grandmother to get two gel mani pedis and I have to say, the service was great! The workers are very kind and understanding. The woman doing my nails, after I changed my mind on the color, made a suggestion that I ended up really liking and they were very accommodating to my grandmother who changed her mind twice about what she wanted. The nails themselves were adequate! The cleanup on my nails was very well done and they did an amazing job with the shape on my grandmother's. The only bad thing I can say is that it took a long time to do the dip powder for her fingernails, but I expected it to be a while anyways. Overall would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to get a simple, clean design with good service. read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

My nail tech was so friendly and absolutely nailed it She reshaped my nails from square to perfectly sculpted almond--so smooth and precise. The matte finish is flawless too... no streaks, no bumps. Good vibes in there :) read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

I recently moved around here from SF and was so lucky to find such a wonderful nail salon. My favorite part, other than the friendliness, are the guaranteed massages! You'll not regret going here, I highly recommended it! :) read more

I love this place!! They are so so sweet, and do meticulous work. Kim did beautiful hard gel on my nails, and they look amazing. Thank you so much Kim! read more

I love this place so much! They pay attention to detail, understand style and are all so lovable. I had to find a new nail salon when my go to girl moved back home and I tried Mt. Diablo for my wedding nails a few weeks ago. My wedding is next month and I am 100% going to them right before! Lilian is so good at shaping and making sure the nail isn't too thick. She is always wearing the cutest velvet jumpsuit. I love that she understands what I want without having to explain too much. She is really good at what she does and I adore her. Amy and another woman who works here are the nail tech artists! They're really good at following the designs you show them and take pride in what they do. Be kind and patient any time you get a design and they'll do a great job! My nails are strong and stay on and I am very active with my hands with two powerful dogs and working on a computer all day long. Some days you can walk in no problem but I recommend ALWAYS calling because they also can get very busy. I can tell they have a lot of regulars. They will do everything they can to fit you in. Please treat all of these hardworking professionals with respect as they're all very talented and lovely ! Worth the wait or rescheduling if they're booked but a phone call in advance never hurts :) read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Acrylic nails with black stars - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

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I've been to many salons for pedicures, Kim did an amazing job, really impressed with the results.

Got cat eye nails and they're beautiful and strong! Love it. The salon was not busy when I went but I think I just missed the Valentines Day crowd thankfully. I was taken in immediately and got lucky with a great tech- sorry can't recall her name- but she paid attention to detail and my nails turned out awesome. I've gotten tons of compliments. read more

They did an amazing job, the nails are exactly what i asked for!! Would recommend coming here to EVERYONE read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

Loved Mt. Diablo Nails Salon! Wish I lived here to come to these ladies every week. So detail oriented. I showed them a picture and they replicated it perfectly for half the price I was expecting. They were all so sweet and professional. My cuticles look the best I've ever seen after a salon visit. Come here for your gels!!! read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

Long overdue review. I started coming here a few months back and I love it so much. They always do a great job, they're never overly crowded, and all of the ladies are so sweet and kind. Plus, they always have The Great British Baking Show playing and it's one of my favorite parts of coming in. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Today was the first really bad experience here. I have been coming to this nail salon for more than 5 years. I asked for a fill, two of my nails needed to be soaked off since my actual nail was growing onto the old nail. The woman soaks off my nails. Then there was confusion on what I wanted. So after an hour, she finally got the tips on, while trimming down the tip on one of my thumbs she cut me with the scissors. It just little nick. I do not recommend this place just based on that interaction read more

Since my last location closed, this has been an easy service to attend via same-day appointment. While they specialize in gel manicures, I simply get a classic manicure, no gel. They offer eyebrow shape via wax services. read more

I've been coming to this salon for almost two years, but after my most recent experience, I can no longer support this business. On Wednesday, 6/11, I came in for a full set. The manager asked if I wanted Gel-X or acrylic (I usually get acrylic), so I asked about the difference. She explained that Gel-X was better, longer-lasting (2-3 weeks), and healthier for the nails, so I decided to try it. Just a few days later, one of my nails broke. After returning from a trip, I went back to have it repaired. The initial full set cost me $60 plus a $10 tip. The repair was $10, and I left a $2 tip. By the end of that week, more nails began lifting and falling off. On Sunday, 6/22, I called to explain that my nails were coming off less than two weeks after my appointment. I asked if I'd be charged to fix them, but was told just to come in. When I went back, I showed them the damage, including the nail that had just been repaired, which was already cracked and lifting again. At that point, they explained that Gel-X is thinner than acrylic. I wasn't told this originally--if I had known, I would've stuck with acrylic. The technician then asked if I wanted to switch to acrylic, and I agreed, assuming this would be a courtesy fix given the poor quality of the Gel-X set. But in the end, I was charged full price for a new full set. I paid, but later called the salon because I felt that wasn't right. I reminded the manager that I came in on 6/11, and she even questioned if I was sure about the date, which only added to my frustration. In total, I spent $142 in under two weeks on a full set and a fix. Instead of taking accountability, the manager blamed me, saying maybe I use my hands too much. I've been a loyal client for nearly two years and have never had issues like this before. In the end, she only offered to refund the $10 repair--not the full set that didn't hold up--and asked if that was okay. I told her it wasn't. I left feeling dismissed and taken advantage of. It's disappointing when a business doesn't stand behind its work or take responsibility for a poor experience. I won't be returning. read more

Went there in a pinch, saw the reviews and decided to give it a try. I got a gel mani, which was sloppy and began to lift in less than 1 week. My pedi was ok, but it hurt. They use a little device to buff nails and they caught my cuticle a couple of times. The color selection was dismal, mind you- I typically choose similar shades, but I like options! They didn't seem to feel my tip was sufficient, when I said thank you and headed to leave, they were yelling over my head- no direct response to me. I won't be returning. read more

Great service! They accommodated a group of 5 on a Monday. They didn't rush our services at all and were very gentle. read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Prices of 10/9/23 - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

Everything was perfect. They took me without an appointment and my pedicure lasted for a very long time. I can't wait to return.

They are very accommodating and do a great job with nails and ingrown nails as well. The gentleman is fantastic and only lets you go once it looks great! Friendly vibe from the employees and well loved by locals. read more

This place is my new favorite nail salon. Vinh aka Vicky is amazing with her cuticle trimming. I came in with short stubby looking nails and walked out with beautiful nails. She is honest and upfront. Love this place! read more

Lily is amazing! She did my nails right and they look so good. She is super friendly and it was a great experience!

My go-to nail salon in Lafayette for the past 4+ years! Very clean, they do a meticulous job, and they started serving complimentary mimosas! read more

Friendly people, great service. Clean and easy to find parking. My manicure lasted almost two weeks!

Since the change in ownership I have noticed many changes for the better! I'm amazed at how many different types of gels, powders, dips, glitters and colors there are to choose from now! My favorite part is they offer a huge selection of gel colors with the matching regular nail polish. I need to have the gel on my fingernails but get regular on my toes. Now I have tons of matching choices :) Vicky is amazing with my nails and Mary is the master of the pedicure with a super deep relaxing foot massage. This is an A+ salon read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Pink / white ombré - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

they used sterilized tools which was great but other questionable unsanitary practices. Ex: a fake nails fell out of the towel they used on me. Besides that, I have nail polish all over my cuticles. I also felt like when I asked for changes/gave feedback (in a respectful way) I didn't get a response just a look and chatter with their coworker in Vietnamese. Awkward. read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

The workers here are so nice! Very very sweet and talented people all around! They also have gel x and other acrylic alternatives which not a lot of shops offer, and everything is also really reasonably priced and affordable. Overall 20/10 read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Manipedi - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

Place was nice, very good customer service but my pedicure wasn't good.. I could've done it myself, the lady who did my toes needed more training. I tipped for her work but I won't be returning. It's messy, it hurt.. and there is no shape. I have to go somewhere to fix my toes after paying for them to be done professionally or I will try to fix myself. I am Only leaving this review in hopes you guys can get more training or hire better artist. read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - It's messy.. no shape.. and it hurt. - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

I have no idea how they have 4.4 start. Went last week, they did not sanitize properly, use plastic liners but only since metal plug, did not use new nail file or the foam thing they put between toes. Hurt the woman next to me when trimming cuticle, she did not even do paint, another wonan left early complaining about their nails. After the non-sanitary service, my nails are chipping in less than 1 week. I have had pedicures for over 30 years and this is a first. By far the worst pedicure ever. Will not be going back, just hope I do not pick up toenail fungus from the visit. read more

Always more than satisfied when Vicky does my nails! The hybrid gel lasts 3+ weeks! Highly recommend! read more

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So glad to have found these lovely and talented ladies! They are very meticulous and sure spend their time perfecting the nails to make sure customers get what they want. Thanks for my pretty nails. I'll be back! read more

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My favorite nail salon in Lafayette. The nicest people, the best massage. They can get busy at times, but will always work you in. Not as fancy or chic as other locations, but the service and quality is exceptional. read more

I had my gel manicure, and believe me, I've been doing my nails for years! and all the things that make a manicure great were part of my experience. I was treated like a welcomed guest, my manicurist was friendly, courteous and very thorough and good. My gel set is holding up fantastically! It was relaxing, and comfortable. I'll be back :) read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this salon. My sister and mother in law are regulars here and they took me here and I got dip. Selena did my nails and she was INCREDIBLE. Meticulous. Kind. And gentle! I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend! read more

Omg is there anything this salon doesn't do? I found Viie through Facebook for lash extensions. She responded the fastest because I had messaged a couple others too. She was super accommodating and easy to work with. I have a hard time staying still for my appointments but I've never fallen asleep faster for this one. When I found out they do nails too, I decided to get a mani and pedi. The ladies were so nice and quick. They do the whole works if they have time. Also loved watching the great British baking show while I was get my mani/pedi read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

I'm updating my review from 5 stars to 2 starts, because unfortunately the artist who used to do acrylics so well has left (see old picture for reference). Since she's been gone I've tried two new acrylic artists at this salon and each time it's been disappointing. Each artist has been very polite, and the design has been good, but the quality foundation is not there. There's been chipping before week 2 and tons of lifting around the nail. The most recent artist admitted she's only been doing acrylic nails for 2 months and had to keep redoing things so it took 2 hours to do....Had to go to a new salon after all my nails were lifting and pay for a brand new set because they had lifted so much that a fill was off the table. read more

Mt. Diablo Nails Salon - Ombré, unicorn dust, shellac dip. So greatful for Yvonne's art! I'm completely obsessed with my nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Lafayette, California

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I recently moved to the area and been on a hunt to find a new nail salon in Lafayette. I've tried out just about all of them and can confidently say Mt. Diablo Nails is the best when considering both quality and customer service. I have been there 4-5 times now and my nails have never chipped and always look really nice. Vicky and her team are all so nice and welcoming. read more

SO HAPPY with my beautiful fall nail design done by Ivon. She did an absolutely amazing job, I am very pleased every time I come in here to get my nails done! The staff here is very professional and they really care about the quality of their work! Today, I also asked if they would be able to fix a cracked toe nail... and they totally did that for me! I really appreciate their hard work and willingness to satisfy their customers ! 5 STARS. read more

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I have gone here for a few years for mani/pedis and have always received excellent service! The technicians are very friendly and accommodating. They always do a beautiful job! The salon is bright and uncrowded. There is also street parking available. I highly recommend them! read more

Fantastic service, quality, and location! These guys know what they're doing.. I'm completely obsessed with my holiday ombré nails! They gave me EXACTLY what I asked for I found my place! Thank you g - nails by yvonne read more

I was so surprised to see this nail salon right across Mt. Diablo Road from where I had been going for 20 years. Feel like I have been in a time capsule! I don't think that this salon was mentioned when I asked for nail salons in Lafayette. I was pleased with my French manicure, but unfortunately the woman who did it knocked the naI'll dryer into my lap, which was a shock to this 79 year old! read more

The lady who did my nails was very rude and aggressive. She dug so hard that I was bleeding and in pain. Won't be returning.