So, I started doing my nails again. So went to a location that just made the whole experience…read morefeel...GROSS. Then I remembered I used to get the best service at Orchid Nails. So, I randomly drove out of my way to catch any available tech. CiCi was called over to help me. And the whole experience, from beginning to end was just so catered to me. Light touches, consideration of my phone use, providing me with easy options, and I left with a very stylized French manicure perfect for spring. Dry gel manicure cost $60, but I was done in about 35 minutes even with a previous gel soak off. This is the type of service I'm happy to spend money on. I left feeling relaxed, relieved, and pampered. Thank you CiCi. And thank you to all the great techs working at Orchid Nails. You all do lovely work without much thought. Very refreshing experience.

I had a wedding to attend, and with dozens of nail salons around, I gave my partner several options…read morewithout even reading reviews. She liked the name Orchard Nail, and we knew there was so much choice that if this spot didn't work out for our walk-in request, we'd just move on to the next. Quynh was very prompt in greeting me, and luckily, they had an opening. The first thing you do is pick your nail color! I wasn't sure what would complement my gray dress, but I was considering either a soft white or pink. It's been a while since Ive gotten a manicure, and even longer since I had a pedicure (I usually do my own!), but since it was a special occasion, I decided to treat myself. Quynh was incredibly friendly, understanding, and fun! I even complimented her nail color, and I ended up choosing the same shade, LOL!! My nails were a bit uneven, some long, some short but I requested a classic French tip. She wasn't initially sure if she could do it, but she pulled it off beautifully! The area itself was nice there was a gentle breeze, and plenty of parking, which was a plus. Overall, I would recommend Orchard Nail without hesitation. Great experience and friendly service!

Jenii is the only one around the area I trust with my pedicure…read more Reasonably priced, and takes very diligent and thoughtful care of my delicate paws after regular abuse out in the wild terrains. Peter is very nice too and fine for the scrubs part. Although on technicals I always request Jenii for more nuanced pedicure needs.

I was a regular customer of Jenny for approximately three years, beginning when she worked at her…read moreprevious salon and continuing after she opened this salon about two years ago. During that time, I regularly had dip manicures and, for most of those years, was happy with the results. Unfortunately, over roughly the last six months, the quality became increasingly inconsistent. When I raised concerns about changes in the finish and quality, they were often dismissed, or I was told that something I was doing was responsible for the inconsistency. Appointments here can also be extremely long. My visits frequently required several hours, sometimes approximately 3-4 hours for services. I tolerated the time commitment because I had been Jenny's customer for years and had previously been happy with my nails. My final visit, however, was bad enough that I will not return. I had a dip manicure with another technician. He was kind and clearly trying, but the quality of the manicure was unacceptable. The product was uneven, bulky, and irregular, with rough surfaces and edges. I also sustained multiple cuts around my nails during the service, including areas that bled. I am including photos because the results speak for themselves. When the technician encountered difficulty with the dip top coat, he appropriately went to Jenny, the salon owner, for help. Instead of simply helping him troubleshoot and complete the service, the interaction became tense and unprofessional. Jenny raised her voice while speaking to me and began discussing issues including staying late, paying employees, and needing to get home. What disappointed me most was the response when I raised concerns about quality. Over time, I was repeatedly told that my expectations were too high, or that something I was doing was responsible for the result. After my final experience, I went to another salon and received a meticulous, smooth manicure without difficulty, condescension, or drama. I also discovered that I apparently prefer my nail appointments with fewer questions about whether I have a boyfriend and more attention to whether my dip top coat is actually smooth. I understand that any salon can occasionally have a service that does not turn out well. What matters is how problems are handled. After approximately three years as Jenny's customer, the combination of increasingly inconsistent results, an extremely poor final manicure with multiple cuts, and the way my concerns were handled made me decide not to return.

I came in with a vision and they turned it into reality! I brought a few pictures for inspiration…read moreand Tiffany (sp?) did fantastic. The attention to detail and design was great because I got what I wanted. I was in and out in less than an hour and I appreciated how quick it was but also how great the manicure was. Call ahead to make your appointment, there's plenty of parking in the lot, love coming here!

I love this place! I will be making this my regular salon after receiving a fill and regular…read morepedicure, all in an hour and 20 minutes. The fill was great, she was so fast and still did an amazing, clean job. I love the shape she gave me and she made sure the acrylic wasn't too thick. The pedicure was WONDERFUL. FYI, the basic ($20) pedi doesn't come with a massage, so I went with the regular ($25) and Wendy gave me one of the best massages I've had. Not too hard, and she used different techniques that focused on relieving your pressure points. Only $50 for both which is what I've paid for EACH at some places. They're also very kind, not too chatty which apparently some people mistake for being rude, but they're very nice ladies. 11/10 would recommend, but definitely make an appointment because it's a little small.

I feel so grateful to Tammy and Sara for their wonderful work on my manicures and pedicures!! Tammy…read morealso introduced me to parafen wax for my pedicure - a real delight and calming experience along with an exceptional set of finger nails and very fresh and meticulously done toe nails! Such a sweet and thoughtful experience that I truly appreciate I live in Berkeley and only like to get my nails done here at the Nail Bar Too! My favorite in the bay highly recommend. Love the calming music, very kind advice when picking what to do and special experience each time my friend , husband I get our nails done! Leona also helped my husband with his feet. He had never gotten a pedicure and he absolutely loved the experience. He says he's gonna come back over and over. She was so thoughtful and gentle!!

It was my first time visiting this location, and unfortunately, I left disappointed. I had an…read moreappointment scheduled but was later asked if I could come at a different time. I was happy to be flexible and later arrived 10 minutes early. When I walked in I noticed there wasn't a designated waiting area for clients. Then later I was told that my appointment had been forgotten and that a walk-in had been taken instead. I was understandably a little disappointed, but I remained understanding. A little after another nail tech. came from the back and was able to help me. Before we began, I communicated twice that I was there for a builder gel fill. I've had this service done many times, so I'm familiar with the filing process. However, much more product was filed away than I've ever experienced during a fill, which seemed to defeat the purpose of getting one. The filing also felt quite aggressive. While I understand the need to work efficiently, I experienced a burning sensation several times, and the technician even applied pressure to the top of my nail to help relieve the discomfort. After this happened repeatedly, I no longer felt comfortable continuing with the UV curing process because I was concerned about the sensitivity of my nails. I explained that I had changed my mind and would instead like to receive only cuticle care and nail shaping. The technician asked a coworker to assist with translation, but unfortunately, the interaction didn't feel welcoming. I calmly explained again that I wasn't comfortable placing my nails under the UV light and wanted to give them time to recover. The coworker appeared visibly frustrated and responded by pressing firmly on my nail and rubbed her finger against it to demonstrate that the builder gel was still present. The original technician completed the cuticle care and nail shaping, and I paid for her time and service. I appreciate that she finished the appointment, but overall, the experience did not leave me wanting to return. I also think the salon could benefit from a designated waiting area for clients and some soft background music to create a more welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

Update from the previous review: The actual service that was paid for is a 1 star, however, Kristi…read morereached out to make amends, which was appreciated.

Very simple salon but elegant looks. Nice pedicure for myself and elderly mother. They were very…read moregentle with her.

I want to keep this GEM to myself, but if you know me I don't gatekeep! My goodness I was on the…read morehunt for a nail shop, and I'm so glad I gave them a try. I am all for trying new places, and things. The ladies were so sweet, and we had real conversations about family and life. I forgot I was getting a manicure for a second lol Decor is also very girly, very cutesy may I add. They welcomed me back, and I definitely will be. She also sent me out with a cute drink, I had a long drive back home which I thought was great. I grabbed a cookie on the way out too, I definitely enjoyed my time. If you stop by, tell them Kay sent you

I got the organic manicure, which included hot rocks, wraps, scrubs, and hand massages. But this…read moresalon also gives neck massages, which I've never had at a nail salon! They offered me drinks and snacks. But I didn't partake because my hands were pretty occupied. They're really nice and welcoming. They put my backpack on a stool so I didn't have to put it on the ground. I managed to mess up one of my nails within 10 minutes of finishing and they were willing to fix it for me! I like metallics and they didn't have the biggest selection of metallics (mostly things with larger sparkles, which isn't for me). I'd probably bring my own polish next time. The only con about this location is the parking. It shares a pretty small lot with a few restaurants and the drivers are INTENSE, so don't come around dinner time.

Winnie is the best! My nails are naturally very short and I'm also really bad about picking at…read morethem, so they were not in great shape when I came in. She always takes her time and somehow makes them look completely different. I absolutely love how clean, natural and pretty they turn out every time. She's super detailed, gentle, and really cares about her work. I'm so happy I found her and highly recommend her! Bella did my pedicure and she was wonderful too! She's such a sweet and adorable girl, super friendly

Winnie老师修甲型非常有审美，前置处理非常专业、高效率，建构也非常专业。指甲一个多月都不会分层、还看着非常漂亮，如果不是指甲太长了都不需要换…read more.. 这次做了传说中的Enoi碎钻，名不虚传。无死角的细闪爆闪。真的绝了。 Having been working with Ms. Winnie for a long time. From the shape of the nails, to the architecture of the nails , and to color combinations, she shows high craftsmanship. The nails look so good and they also last very long. I exercise regularly and I build Lego with my son regularly. The nails are still amazing after more than a month. This time I tried Enoi gel from Japan. They shine like the Milky Way. Highly recommend.

Really Wonderful Came for a Mani and Pedi and got their…read moreSeasonal Nori Ritual Pedicure and the Pamper Manicure with Gel. The location is clean, beautiful and very calm. The service was lovely and well done by Julie and Kim. The Pedicure chairs offer heat and massage and work very well. The Noir Ritual pedicure is a splurge but worth it. I nearly fell asleep in the chair. Looking forward to coming back soon!

Went for a builder gel set on my natural nails & pedicure today & absolutely loved it! Helen did my…read morehands & Julie did my pedicure & they were both so sweet & did an amazing job! I know not too many places do builder gel on natural nails so i was super excited when I looked up this place, I'm so impressed and absolutely in love with my nails, they turned out perfect! It's a newer establishment I used to come to the previous salon years ago back in high school, and this place looks so beautiful now since it was remodeled, i will definitely be returning & recommending to my friends! 10/10 I love my nails so much, im already getting so many compliments from my friends & family :)