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    Nail Design by Yuka

    4.2 (77 reviews)
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    Services - Nail Design by Yuka

    Nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

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    Jasmine H.

    One of my favorite nail salons, and the only one I will go to now that I moved to the Bay area. If you are into nail art, then this is the place for you! Yuka is extremely detail oriented and nothing on your nails will be missed. I can here 3 times this year and look forward to coming back in the future. It definitely is on the pricey side, so make sure you bring enough cash... I usually bring $500-$600 just to be safe. The first time I came in, I had an inspo pic and I think that Yuka made my nails look even better than the picture that I showed her. The total came out to $400 before tip. The second time, I had told Yuka ahead of time to come up with a design and Marie was the one that helped me that day. The nails once again was super pretty!! I didn't have to do any search about what kind of design I wanted since they determined that for me. It was only $415 before tip. The last time I went, I wanted something simpler and got just cat eye design with gold lines, that came out to $360? which I think was not worth it as much since for only $40 more I could've had a full design. Now keep in mind that all three times they had to build the extension again. I probably wouldn't come here if you are just looking for plain nails. Anyone can do that, but I definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for something unique and special. Be prepared to sit in the chair for 3hours +.

    (English below) かなり左右非対称な眉毛になり、毎日非常に後悔しています。タッチアップで修正箇所を伝えるも逆ギレされたのか、高圧的な接客を受けました。左右対称な綺麗な眉毛にしたくてお金を払ったのに、後2年くらいこの眉毛だと思うとやり切れません。鏡や写真を見るたびに、施術日のことを思い出して嫌な気持ちになります。 修正費に当てたいのでせめて返金してほしいです笑 こちらのサロンで眉アートを検討されている方の参考になれば嬉しいです。 I was very disappointed and dissatisfied with her microblading technique and attitude. My eyebrows are now very uneven and weirdly shaped. I didn't like my eyebrows at all after the first treatment but I still had a little hope that they could get better after a touch-up. I tried to consult with her via text prior to the touch-up, which she never really replied. At the touch-up, She seemed pretty grumpy and upset with me the whole time, idk maybe because I told her I didn't like the eyebrows she designed? I tried to explain how I liked my eyebrows to look like. But She was not so patient with me and didn't really try to understand my preferences. I sometimes felt like she made fun of my opinions/preferences. Here I'm posting a photo of my eyebrows about 5 weeks after the touch-up. I really don't like my eyebrows. They're very uneven. I still need to draw my eyebrows every morning. (I got the microblading bc I didn't wanna draw them every morning lol) it wasn't worth the money at all. I wish I had never done it. I really can't wait for the microblading to fade away.

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    Hillary T.

    Update: Yuka now offers custom designed press-on nails shipped to your home and I can still have super cute nails during lockdown!! The press-on nails are so great--it's easy to apply, easy to remove (I prefer the adhesives over nail glue), and best of all, they're reusable!! Just take care not to damage them or lose them :) You can send your inspiration photos to Yuka, choose from her many designs posted on her Instagram, or ask her to help you create a new design! You measure your nails to find the correct sizes according to her guide, or buy a nail sizing kit so you can try the actual press-ons to find your sizes. You can also customize the length and shape. You can see some already made press-on designs + their prices on her website. I am super picky and as always, Yuka is so responsive and friendly! I am usually pretty particular with my desired designs and colors, and she always gives me lots of suggestions. I also trust her to choose what looks best for the design if I can't decide. I've ordered two sets so far (autumn plaid, winter bear) and I'm in love with both! Definitely consider supporting Yuka and ordering a press-on nail set! Her detailed designing and the ability to reuse them makes it so worth it :)

    Briana P.

    Yuka is AMAZING! She specializes in Japanese gel nail art, and is one of the best in the Bay Area. I've been a regular customer since 2018, and I'm always impressed by her artistry and attention to detail. Any design I ask for, she nails it (pun intended)! She has made a great effort to ensure that her salon is sanitized and follows procedures to make sure that customers feel comfortable with covid guidelines. If you're in the South Bay check her out!

    Simple dry flower design!
    Dorothy L.

    I had a great experience with Yuka! I easily made an appointment online. There's lots of options, but I had an idea of what I wanted so I went for a gel mani with nail art on up to 5-6 nails. I've been interested in Japanese manicures for a while and am impressed with the intricate details and how long they last. It's no wonder they cost about 2x the price of regular gel manis. I've gotten one other Japanese mani before elsewhere so I was familiar with the process. This time around with Yuka I wanted dry flowers. I arrived on time and went to the back of the Sparkle Salon where Yuka's station is. She greeted me and started prepping my nails. I showed her a design that I liked and gave her free reign with the colors of the dry flowers and charms. The whole process took about 1.5 hours for one base color and placement of the flowers and charms. She is a pleasure to talk to and I will definitely be back. She accepts Venmo!

    Eva R.

    I got a mani + pedi from Yuka today and she did an amazing job! I always get either buff & shine or just clean polish on my finger nails and then color on my toes. I usually keep it pretty simple but I can tell that Yuka does amazing art designs as well (she has an Instagram you can check out). She is by appointment only so you have to call/text or you can book online. Also you have the option of going to her or having her come to you at home! I will definitely book with her again

    Elizabeth Y.

    Yuka is SO meticulous and always does a fantastic job with my nails! I've been going to her for more than 3 years. So versatile as well, and there's plenty of designs and jewels to choose from :) I always leave with the cutest Japanese gel nails

    Vicky C.

    Yuka really takes her time to get your nails right. I absolutely love my nails and have gotten so many compliments on them. Also for the custom work, pricing is very reasonable. Just make sure to give yourself ample time if you're looking for something more intricate. She's located at the bank of hair salon and while her chair is comfy, I still found that my back didn't like it so much. My appointment was running long and she had another person waiting. I offered to come back so that the other person wouldn't have to wait so long. She was willing to finish my nails later that night. Definitely glad to have another place to go to when I need my fix of cute Japanese nail art. Another plus if that she accepts Venmo!

    Jennifer T.

    I had a manicure and pedicure appointment with Marie and love my final results. Yuka's studio is located in salon republic where you can also get other services like massages done. When I arrived, Marie was finishing up with another client but came out to greet me and give color options. There are so many color options-pastel, cat eye, shimmer and glitter among others. I opted for cat eye because of the holographic effect. This is the ideal place to get cute, elegant, or whatever your style is nail art done. On the walls are many examples of beautiful nail art because you can also buy sets of pre-made nails as well as nail art tools here. If you know what kind of design you like, come prepared with reference pictures. Marie was excellent in giving design and color recommendations. I wanted a cloud manicure but not sure what colors just that I wanted a different color on each nail and some nail art done on my big toes. The entire experience although quite long yielded beautiful results and I'm really glad I found this place on Instagram. I don't often get my nails done because I'm afraid it will hurt but Marie was very gentle with cleaning up nails using her dremels and buffing pads. Pricing is clearly posted and there were some promotions for frequent clients and if you refer others when I came. I'll definitely be back.

    Rainbow nails by Marie
    M T.

    I have been going to Yuka and Marie since July and they have done amazing work on my nails! All the nail designs that I have given them, they were impeccably done! Really happy to have found these two awesome nail artists near me. Thank you Yuka and Marie!

    Chelsea N.

    Yuka is so kind, sweet, and amazingly talented! highly highly recommend going here! there are many inspo nails on the wall to choose from and they are all gorgeous. it's not cheap, but you don't get a japanese gel manicure and expect a low price point. this is LUXURY BABY!

    Nicole C.

    Yuka is THE BEST! She is super friendly, so talented and just so good! While it's definitely on the pricier side, you definitely get what you pay for. The work lasts for a whole month and the one of the reasons I make sure to go back each month is because my nails are too long for me to handle. No chipping too, which is more than can be said for 90% of other nail salons. The other reason is because Yuka is such a pleasant person to be around and I always come out of my appointment feeling super happy and satisfied with everything. Overall, if you want nice, strong nails that'll last forever and then some and a pleasant conversation with a super nice person, go to Yuka! She also has an Instagram page with photos of all her previous work. Trust me when I say, you'll be impressed!

    Overall great experience and cute nails! I would go again when I feel like treating myself. I made an appointment on their website a week ahead for omakase gel nails. I chose this one because I didn't know what kind of designs I wanted. Yuka contacted through text about what I wanted such as color, theme and design. I only requested a few colors but I really liked the design that I ended up getting. On the day of the appointment, I contacted Yuka when I was there so I can get in. Marie was the one who greeted me, designed and did my nails. The studio is pretty small, probably fits about 4 people at most. There was a tablet playing a thing show which was pretty nice to keep myself entertained during the appointment. Marie was very attentive and made sure that my nails looked nice in the end. Marie asked me if I was going to an event as I was getting these nails done and I said nope just for fun. Marie will give it her all and give you fantastic nails that are worth having for an event! My friends have been giving many compliments for my nails. Nail Design by Yuka gave me a wonderful experience when it came to communication and quality for my nails. I would recommend this place for Japanese Gel nails.

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    Does she do acrylic nail fills as well?

    I don't think so. She only uses Japanese gel.

    Does Yuka do paragel/hard gel fills?

    Yes she did hard gel on my nails when I asked for it

    Does she use Japanese gel?

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