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    Nail Salon

    4.0 (224 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Nail Salon

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    The Nail Salon staff provides EXCELLENT customer service! I couldn't be happier with the gel manicures and deluxe pedicures services each and every time. My nail technician, Tina (and owner), is incredibly professional, patient, and paid incredible attention to detail. My gel manicure turned out absolutely perfect with clean edges, beautiful color, and flawless shine. Tina places the nail stickers in a creative and artful style. The salon was very clean and had a calm, relaxing atmosphere. I truly felt pampered. I highly recommend this salon and can't wait for my next appointment!

    Some blush and chrome magnificence today thanks Tina!

    I've been going to the Nail Salon in Castro Valley for my mani and pedi, and I always leave happy! Tina is amazing -- she does a good job, whether it's a simple, clean look or a more specialized request. The whole team is friendly and welcoming. Thanks, Tina and all the wonderful ladies at the Nail Salon! I always look forward to my next appointment

    Kate did a Great job again! I'm impressed with her talent. Entire team was fantastic and friendly. Thank you Kate.

    Before they destroyed my nails

    I've been coming here for over 10 years. The girl that usually does my pedis left and i've still tried to stay loyal to them. But with this last experience they've lost my business. -------------- I came a week and a half ago for a pedi my toenails still looked good. I usually get gel deluxe pedi. The girl that did my toes cut them down and left them super all super crooked. and was literally ready to put the color coat on it. When I pointed out that they were all messed up. She filed and made them worse I told her again and she filed again. At that point i just told her to stop everything and not to do anything else. Im very disappointed with the way this is was handled and that they still charged me $30 for destroying my nails. I have to go get my pedicure fixed elsewhere. And I honestly feel it's unfair to me.

    This is what a $50 manicure is here chunky nail polish. The girl there kept hurting me even to file and I kept telling her she's hurting me and continued. I paid my $50 and they had the audacity to be offended that I didn't tip well. Provide better service and I would. First and last time coming here. Avoid this spot.

    My beautiful chrome set
    Kaia J.

    I've been coming here for years and Kelly does my nails all the time. The staff are amazing! You can show /or explain your preference for your nails and they have your nails looking beautiful for weeks!

    Menú

    My go to place! Love the vibe and staff is friendly. Always accommodating to the days and times I need.

    Deluxe pedi
    Be H.

    Upon arrival, you have to sign a waiver stating you do not have any Covid symptoms, then you get your temperature taken before you start. Price was fair.. I paid $38 for the deluxe pedicure, which was pretty good and relaxing, I do wish they would've massaged my feet and legs more but their massage chair was nice and comfy. The techs there are all very sweet, we had a friend who was running behind and since we were done, they told us to just relax with our friend and hang out until she's done. They didn't rush us to pay or anything, just wanted us to take our time and enjoy the moment!

    Keeping the wondering what's next.

    I'm sharing this because everyone deserves their perfect nails. This is the spot. Creative patient open to new looks and methods.

    Prices
    Nina Z.

    A no-frills nail salon that gets the job done. I had made an appointment ahead of time and they had me in and out the door within 45 minutes. At first, I questioned the cleanliness and maintenance of this place given the murky water in the fish tank and how cluttered it was. My massage chair and the remote control wire were patched up with duct tape, and some of the remote control buttons didn't work. That being said, I was put more at ease when I saw the plastic liners in the foot tubs and the nail tools they use come out in sterile packages. The nail techs didn't really try and make conversation which is fine by me, opting to talk to one another in Vietnamese. Maybe it's been awhile since I've had my nails done, but I felt like my manicurist had at it with the cuticle trimmers (and yes, I did tell her from the get go that I liked to keep the cuticles pushed back and trimming to a minimum). My pedicurist kept it to a minimum, so I appreciated that. Plus, she gave a pretty relaxing leg massage with some mango-scented exfoliant, foot scrub, and some hot stones. I begrudgingly admit I like how my gel manicure and pedicure turned out. It's been a week and a half and no chips and for $48 ($1 extra for using credit or debit card), it's a great value. Cash tips are strongly preferred. As mentioned before, a no-frills nail salon (it's called Nail Salon, for goodness sake!) that gets the job done.

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    Talented kind nail technicians. I been coming to them for years . Very clean and professional. Amazing nail designs.

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    Good service. I got my nails done here. They take walk ins. They are us up very busy but we're able to accommodate me.

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    My go to spot for 8 years. I am NEVER disappointed, Staff are friendly and talented.

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    Tina does great work on my toes every time she always codes a through job on my feet witch are pretty narley!

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    Ask the Community - Nail Salon

    Who is recommended for builder gel?

    I like Tina and Kay!

    How much is a gel manicure and a regular pedicure?

    Do they have OPI gel?

    They don't have OPI, but the gel the do have (DND) is amazing and stays until you get it removed.

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    I highly recommend Kelly she went above and beyond my expectations, they offer amazing services at reasonable prices.

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    Anna Nails - My wedding nails; acrylic almond shape, with pearl shine.

    Anna Nails

    4.3(324 reviews)
    1.2 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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    NailBox Studios

    4.3(339 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    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!!

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    3.7(121 reviews)
    0.7 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

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