Recently moved to Fremont and came to this place on a whim. I found Nailbox studios on yelp and was really impressed with the reviews and wanted to try for myself. I called and made an appointment. I had my gel mani and pedi with Samantha. I got the BIAB manicure, something I've never heard before but she took the time to explain it to me and I must say, I really like how my gel mani came out. My nails look so much healthier and the gel isn't too thick which I like. It looks really natural. She did a really good job with my pedicure too. Also, I have to add she really took her time on me! She made sure my nails were perfect! The studio itself is super cute and clean. All staff were so nice and welcoming. They do facials as well which is my next thing I'm going to book! Definitely coming back here for my manicures and pedicures. Thanks Samantha! read more

I came to Nailbox for Gel x extension nails. After my nail tech explained to me the process as well as it being better for my nails in general, I was on board. Nail box studio is tucked away but truly is a hidden gem. The esthetic is chic and and hip and the nail techs are all beyond nice. I had such an amazing experience at nail box that I came back twice! I was so happy with my nails! She did an amazing job both times and I cannot wait to come back! This will definitely be my go to for my nails and I highly recommend everyone to come here. You will love it and your service! read more

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I came here earlier in the year for a gel pedicure with an added service of simple nail art. I made the appointment online and the tech asked me to send pictures of what I wanted in terms of nail art a day or two before. I did so and did not hear back from the tech. I got to the appointment on time but there was only one nail tech there with another customer. I waited a half hour for the service to start and when she started, she told me she wasn't good at nail art and that she'd "try" it. Um, what? Why didn't she tell me that when contacting me? The pedicure itself was ok and she charged me less than the usual for the nail art but I waiting long after my appointment time and finding out that she wasn't going to be able to do the nail art I asked for at the studio instead of before was really disappointing . read more

Very honored to have been their first customer after their grand opening! And luckily for me, I had the whole place to myself. When I got there, I got kind of confused as to where to enter because their salon is located at the second floor of a building. I called and the lady who picked up, who I might add, was very nice and helpful, told me to enter the door to the right of Inkies (the popular tattoo spot). The door still had a for lease sign which was why I wasn't sure when I arrived. Before I got off the phone with her, she told me to have fun and enjoy! When you enter, you go up the stairs and make 2 lefts around the corner and you're there! The salon isn't big but it was set up nicely with 3 pedicure stations and 2 mani stations. This place looked like a picture straight out of Pinterest! It was beautiful! When I went in, I was greeted right away by Norma who was the technician I scheduled with. She got me set up right away. Although their pedi chairs aren't massage chairs, they recline all the way and are super comfy. Norma did a great job pampering me and she did a great job with my toes and nails! She is super gentle too. This is probably silly to say, but she isn't Asian and she speaks English fluently, so chatting with her during my appointment was great! She is very friendly! Thanks so much Norma for doing an amazing job! For now, they are appointments only and making an appointment is EASY and CONVENIENT. You can call them, or download their mobile app!! The app has all of their services listed with: prices, description of each service, approximate time, and the nail technician. HOW GREAT IS THAT??? So when you pick which service you want, you go to book an appointment and it will list EVERY SINGLE MONTH throughout the whole year, you pick a day and then it'll list all the times they have available for that day. AMAZING. I love this because I've never booked an appt through a mobile site before, very modern I must say. Also makes it easier instead of getting an Asian lady who isn't very good at English trying to communicate with her over the phone and then she ends up messing up your appointment time. Anyways, check them out! read more

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I am obsessed with this place! Lavie is my girl, never disappointed!! A friendly and welcoming environment in general as well!

I love nailbox! The brand of gel they use is very opaque. All of the colors are true to its swatch. Pastel colors are my favorite. And it lasts pretty long too! I highly recommend going to this place. read more

We've been coming here for six years and they never disappoint! Whether you're getting gel or regular, your fingers and toes will look great and they'll thank you! We definitely missed coming during the pandemic shut down, but once they opened back up, we're so appreciative of the measures they take to make us feel safe. Also appreciate that the front door has a specific code for patrons only (they provide you the code in your appointment confirmation email)! Thanks everyone at Nailbox! You guys are awesome! read more

I followed Norma to Nailbox from another salon. She's been doing my gel manicures and pedicures for the last couple of years, and I wouldn't go anywhere else. When the last salon closed, my nails were dying for a month waiting for Norma to land her next gig, and I'm so excited she's now at Nailbox! Norma is quite possibly the sweetest person I've ever met. She does a meticulous job (there is NEVER paint on my skin and the paint lines are always straight) on both gel and regular manicures. She's also willing to go the extra mile if you'd like something unique. I've gotten glitter, stamps, and jewel embellishments, so fun! We always enjoy coming up with new color combos, as I like to do different designs on my ring fingers. The studio itself is large and bright, with plenty of natural sunlight during the day time. Congrats to Norma and Nailbox on their Grand Opening! read more

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I treated myself and my mom for a pedicure for Mother's Day and we both loved it. We were welcomed by our technicians, Christine and Anna, who made us feel right at home. The nail polish selection was quite average, yet not too overwhelming. The place was beautifully decorated, quiet, and relaxing with only my mom and I being the only customers. It felt like we had the entire place to ourselves! I believe the pedicure was well worth the price. We received a warm neck wrap, warm towels, and a light massage. I appreciated that there was a TV available for use, essential oil diffuser between each chairs, and candy on the side tables. Tip: Parking was difficult to find due to the Farmer's Market, so I suggest scheduling appointments after 2PM on Sundays to assure parking. Overall, I'll definitely book an appointment in the near future. read more

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came in to ask about lash extensions and the nail tech gave me the worst attitude ever...can't speak on her work but i came in to simply ask about services and she kept giving me weird looks and acting like i was stupid, almost like she was upset i wanted an appointment ?? weird ass attitude for what lmao def going somewhere else read more

4 stars for christine! she was super sweet and patient. i don't get my nails done that often but i figured to treat myself! i was too shy to ask for a design but i will come back and ask for one next time. the inside of the store is really clean and home-y. due to covid they don't allow any snacks or water, so i was super thirsty but i understand. read more

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Loves this place ! Honestly one of the best nail experiences I've had in awhile, they specialize in Gel X and have tons of creative options to make your nails look one of a kind.. Very professional, clean and Welcoming I am looking forward to future nail appointments with them !Thank you for making my nails Fabulous :) read more

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I had to go down another star because even after the manager wrote back to me on here, I attempted to call her many times, texted her and even contacted her through here. She never responded to my concern, so the problem was never fixed. Very disappointing! Will not come again or recommend. read more

I had such a great experience at this salon. It was my first time getting Gel-X nails and I love them! The place was clean and COVID safe. Will definitely be coming back. read more

LOVE!!!!! My favorite manicure ever! Christine did an amazing job matching inspiration images I brought in. She helped me color match and even gave me a few options to make sure I would be happy with the outcome. The store location is an unusual place (upstairs in a shared space with a combo locked building), so if this is your first time, allocate a bit extra time for parking and finding the salon. read more

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Thank you Nailbox studios for making my first time pedicure experience a really good one. From the moment i walked up to their shop i was greeted by everyone. Very friendly service and the quality of work was perfect. Like i said, ive never had a pedicure and the way the staff took care of my feet was very well worth coming back! In fact, i came back for a second and third visit and the quality of work was just as good as the first time. My feet feel great!!!!! read more

I was happy to find Norma here after leaving a different salon. I followed her for the reasons of loving her work and she's very accomdating. She listens to what you want and meets your every wish. The salon is a cute place w/very chic decor. The pedi chairs are comfortable w/the option to watch Netflix or just close your eyes and relax. Easy to make appointments online and a check in kiosk that alerts your tech that you have arrived. Located above Inkies tattoo shop. Small parking lot. A definite regular and will continue to refer friends! read more

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I went here for the second time yesterday and my experience was great. The ladies that work here are so friendly. Their facility is clean, and a little unique for a nail place since it's upstairs in an office building. They also lay you back in a recliner chair as they do your pedicure...which lead to me falling asleep during the massage portion, but I needed the Z's. The first time i came here they gave me a really cute free design on my nails using a stamp. The process was interesting to watch. Just as a warning, they use regular bowls that they fill up with water to soak your feet in. There is not bubbles or vibration and the chairs don't give you a massage, but if you can live with that, they do a great job. read more

My nail technician was Sophia. I had an appointment at 5:15pm and told them I was running late. Once I arrived, I was very apologetic and told Sophia that I appreciate her waiting for me. However, she had a bad attitude already. I had the signature mani and pedi done. She rushed the manicure, but took her time on the pedicure. The service was mediocre, but customer service was lacking. When I paid and left, she slammed the door after me which was very rude. I've been to many nail salons in Fremont/Newark and this by far has the worst customer service and unprofessional. read more

Amazing facility and excellent customer service!! I've been bouncing around Fremont Nail Salons forever, and NailBox Studios totally blew me out of the water with their quaint boutique style salon. I follow Inkie's Tattoo on Instagram and saw a post promoting their new neighbors upstairs. After Drooling over IG Posts of their interior, modern chic look, and a few customers posts I was convinced to make an appointment at NailBox. (FYI their online appointment schedule system is SO EASY to use in full detail. Technicians schedule/combo menu and appointment reminders) My appointment was on a Wednesday (#HUMPDAY). Their Humpday special is a manicure/pedicure combo for $40! That's awesome!! What a steal!! Norma was so gentle, and easy to talk to!!! I was very pleased with my experience at NailBox, I've already booked my upcoming 4 visits with them until Summer!! Welcome NailBox Studios to Fremont!! I'm so happy you are here!! I look forward to my next visit!!! read more

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I love Nailbox! I really wish they did acryllics. My natural nails are flimsier than a house made of cards and need to be fortified with acryllic for sustainability. FYI: They only do gel manicues here, so if your natural nails are weak AF like mine, you have to go elsewhere for acryllics. read more

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I love this place and highly recommend for mani and pedi!!! I come here regularly like once a month for gel mani and pedi and it's durable. I love their nail polish collections, beautiful colors! I'm so glad I found a right place to take care of my nails and just feel relaxed. The staffs are awesome, friendly, and accommodating. Kudos for a job well done! Thank you for your excellent service and dedication to keep our nails pretty and healthy. read more

I went to Nailbox last night for a mani. Their website was easy to navigate and very informative as far as options on the many different services they provide as well as learning about the many different technicians. I easily made a same day appointment, which was very convenient for me as my work holiday party was the next day. The decor is really nice! Super comfy and homey. They have an abundance of color options, I was overwhelmed with all the choices!! Christine did my mani and she did an amazing job! I showed her a picture of the color I wanted and she chose a few that were close and tested them out on a few nails for me to choose. I didn't feel rushed at all in choosing a color. She offered me a beverage, which I loved! Very nice amenity to have. Christine took her time and was gentle and meticulous. She was double checking with me on the length and shape to make sure it was what I wanted. And after two coats of polish she asked if I wanted a third. I also got a glitter nail which she suggested that an undercoat of a lighter color would help the glitter to pop. She really wanted to make sure my nails came out exactly as I'd hope. And they did! I also got a small crystal on one nail. Overall, I'm very happy with my nails. I will definitely be back!! Thanks, Christine!! read more

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Cute place. I scheduled an appointment for a side by side mani pedi with my mother. Unfortunately they overbooked and we were serviced separately by only one technician. So we were there longer than expected. Our nails turned out nice. read more

I love this chic nail salon! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. As soon as I arrive I'm greeted by the staff and always offered a beverage. One of the co-owners will often pop in to make sure everything is going well, which is nice to see. They offer a variety of color choices and have the latest collections of OPI in stock! Another sweet amenity is the television they have All of their nail technicians have years of experience, so you won't go wrong with whoever you choose. read more

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SO happy that Penny from Nailbox did my nails EXACTLY the way i wanted them but SO much better !! she's Never disappointed me with doing my Nails She makes me feel comfortable and always asks if i'm okay and she really makes me happy going in and coming out. She's real respectful and KNOWS exactly what will look good to get. If anyone ever has doubt with their Nail technician or you just have had Nothing but bad luck & have had horrible experiences with your nails being done then NAILBOX is where you Need to go and i promise you, you won't regret it and you'll continue to come back. Overall, there's Not enough stars i can give on how pleased i am to have met Penny and gained a lovely Friendship with her and also on how AMAZING she is when it comes to my Nails. Thank You Penny for just being you!! See you soon read more

Requested an appointment for a pedi and was so happy to be accommodated that same day. Felt very safe because it was by appointment only and only one other customer in the salon. Everyone wears a mask and practices social distance. Christine gave me the best leg/foot massage. She even accommodated a last minute mani request also with a great arm/hand massage. Would definitely go to her again. And everyone is super sweet. It was a Very relaxing experience for me. read more

Visited from out of town and really needed a pedi and mani. Nail box studios and parking was easy to find. Yen and Christine did my gel pedicure and I had my dip nails for the first time. Both services came out great, and both nail techs listened to what I wanted and they delivered. Staff were kind and professional. The nail studio was straight forward of where pedi spas were, nail stations were organized and clean. My overall experience was pleasant and I will definitely return when I'm in town again. Thank you Nail Box Studios! read more

I have been coming to Nailbox for almost a year and every time I come here I feel like I'm having a private spa visit. The place is super cute and modern and all the technicians are professional and experienced. The salon it's spacious and they are def following CDC recommendations. You must wash your hands before getting services. Oh and I love the color selection and their variety of services offered. If you are looking for some pampering I definitely recommend Nailbox. read more

Loved my nails! They were done fast and just how I wanted them. I suggest doing the spa package because it's a good deal for what you get! The staff is really friendly as well! read more

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Penny is great!!!! She has been doing my nails.for over a year. I love her work so I continued to follow her to her new venture on becoming a business owner..I truly reccomend penny for your services. She is great with designs as well. read more

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The staff was friendly and accommodating. The environment was clean, modern, and chic. They have high quality products. They are attentive to details. Received an amazing pedicure that consisted of a lovely sugar scrub, luxurious lotion, and topped off with a gel polish. I was impressed with the pedicure service, so I opted for a full set. I requested for gel nail extensions and I couldn't be happier. She paid very close attention to details and made sure my nails were perfect, and they were! Get your nails done here! You will be pleased! read more

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First time ever coming here and they were able to accommodate me for a last minute pedicure appointment. The establishment is so cute and relaxing. The staff is so sweet and kind too. read more

First time at nailbox studios it was a good experience although directions and place was confusing..... but Sam did her thang, made my bday nails look amazing, very sexy in red haha. Thanks girl, I plan on coming back soon! Also thank you Yen for my pedicure, It was relaxing and my toes look pretty in white! read more

My husband and I came in for pedicures and they did a job. A lot of attention to detail and a very thorough job. Plenty of colors to choose from as well. It's a bit of a drive from where we live, but I would come back and try other services. read more

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Amazing experiences with Nailbox Studios. This is my second time coming and the service has been excellent. Christine did my nails this second time around and she was very nice and gentle. I heard horror stories of others getting cut by rough filing at other salons but Christine took her time to carefully file and shape my nails to paint them! I asked for 5 different colors and Christine was able to deliver. I didn't get a chance to work with the others but I'm sure they are just as great! Thank you so much for the great service and wonderful experience! I'm looking forward to coming back! :) read more

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I highly recommend Nailbox Nails in Fremont! Penny did my fill and I couldn't be happier! She recommended a nail color which I loved and she shaped my nails perfectly. It's been 2 weeks since I had my nails done and they look as good as the first day. I will definitely go back and certainly recommend this place for anyone looking to get a fill, manicure or pedicure read more

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Nail tech nicked my finger and it was bleeding but until I asked to clean it up, she pretended not to even notice it! And did not apologize even once! The manicure was nice with stamping , the pedi was not great the chairs were uncomfortable and wet, no massage chairs or bubbling water just a pot of lukewarm water. The store itself is in a weird location. Not coming back again. read more

No complaints here. Went in for a gel manicure and a princess mani pedi for my three year old. I really liked how they made my daughter feel special! The online scheduling and payment process is super easy - huge plus! I'll definitely be back soon! read more

This place is very clean and classy. They have a wide range of colors to choose from. The shop is pretty small, but since it's appointment only , it wasn't crowded at all. In fact, I was able to get an appointment just a couple days beforehand. I got a gel mani and a regular pedi. PROS: -color range -nice massage -no wait CONS: -$$$- i was charged $7 for getting my previous gel polish off -my pedicure has already chipped and it has been 2 days -hard to park OVERALL: I wouldn't recommend this place, just because it's too overpriced. read more