This review is LONG overdue, but I cannot recommend NailBox Studios enough. They're extremely talented, and truly care about the health of your nails. They make amazing suggestions based on what you're looking for and the best options based on your preferences. They have top tier products and are so friendly and accommodating! I have thin, brittle nails that I've bitten my whole life, and with Lavie's help they've been completely transformed and and getting long (pics are after I got them cut down, I prefer short nails) and healthy! All their services are thorough and they pay attention to detail, and make sure you're happy with your nails throughout the service and at the end! Not to mention, everyone who works there is SO nice! 10/10 recommend! I get the dream gel, it's amazing! read more

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Spoke to a friend about Russian manicures. And well I did some digging and found one nail shop that offered it. I gave it a try and am so pleased with this style. Where has this been all of my life?! We are all used to the usual acrylic and basic manicure, so if you want something that is better for your nails, you have to check this place out! Sam is so thoughtful, detailed and super friendly! I am into day 4 of my nails and am still in love with them! Check her place out and trust me you will not go back to your basic salons. read more

NailBox Studios - Russian manicure (included with service) and GelX! - Hair Removal Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Getting my nails done at Nailbox. Samantha does a great job and the new gel color is super pretty. read more

NailBox Studios - Getting my nails done at Nailbox. Samantha did a great job on it. Really like the new transparent gel nail polish. - Hair Removal Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I just had the most amazing experience at Nailbox Studios. Seriously, the best across the board and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment. The shop is a little hard to find upstairs, but once you get there it is so cute! It is clean, intimate, and doesn't feel at all like your generic salon with standard pedicure chairs. The salon is filled with flowers, fur rugs, and designer-themed pillows and wall art. I wish I had remembered to take a picture! The service was so friendly and I never felt awkward or like I was forced to make small talk...everything flowed nicely, even when I accidentally bumped my nails and she had to fix two of them. She was super nice and didn't make me feel bad at all. She was also able to fit me in for a last-minute pedicure even though she had a full day of clients. Most importantly, she did such a good job on my nails. I've never had a more pleasant experience. Gel X was way less painful than acrylics and I like the look of the final product much better. The price was also surprisingly cheap because the products required for gel x are very expensive. This place is definitely popping! While I was there, her phone was ringing constantly. Lots of people catching on to the good service and prices. Definitely recommend calling ahead to schedule an appointment. read more

NailBox Studios - Pink & purple ombre on gel x nails - Hair Removal Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Since COVID and my go-to shop closed down, I haven't been able to find comparable a nail artist .. until recently! I found Nailbox Studios via Yelp and was able to use their online booking system to get an appointment. I booked with Lavie Tran since she was the only one available and I was not disappointed at all! read more

Both Sam and Lavie pay incredible attention to detail. They don't rush, which means sometimes they're a little behind schedule. I just make sure I don't need to rush off to anything after and it's not an issue. My nails always look incredible when I leave (although sometimes I choose gross colors) - this has been my go-to in Fremont for the last half year I've been here read more

This is my third time coming here, I did a mani pedi here with Samantha and also got to hangout with Lavie as well. My sister and I absolutely love this place and have now found our new regular spot! They prioritize your comfort and service over anything, I didn't feel rushed, they genuinely cared about how my nails looked and felt. I felt so comfortable in this atmosphere, definitely going to be seeing a lot of me from now on. All the people who left any less than 5 stars are lame, cause this place is awesome. I would give 5 stars over and over again if I could. read more

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After reading all the good and positive reviews i decided to give this place a shot. Even though the booking process was super quick, the quality of their work is not the best. For spending almost $200 on a gel manicure and special pedicure, you would think their product would last for more time. Its been a week and my manicure is already peeling, they also painted unevenly over my cuticles so it keeps tugging on my hair when i try to even make a ponytail. The nails were not shaped properly and one of them has chipped already, so much for using the product they claim that makes your nails stronger. Also they charge you for taking any nail paint you have on from before, that would've been nice to know before I booked the appointment. The ladies are super sweet and nice, but overall the quality of work does not match their pricing. read more

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Needed to get my nails done after a botched job at another place. Came into Nailbox last minute and close to the end of the day, and they were able to fit me in. They have a variety of gel polishes and the staff was super nice. Conversation was flowing and I felt super welcomed. Also love the ambiance of the Studio, and how clean and organized everything was. I'd definitely recommend these ladies to anyone. read more

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Sam is my go to nail tech. she always does an amazing job with my nails and very accommodating. i had tried a lot of nail salon but she is the only one that met my standards when it comes to my nail needs. never in my life i would thought my nails would grow this long. i also bring in my sister with me because when loves her service as well. thank you Sam for always taking care and making our nails look so pretty. read more

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I loved my first visit so much I went in for my prom nails! I had my old set removed and got a whole new set of gel x extensions. They were so nice and welcoming. I also loved how precise and careful they were while removing my cuticles! I was also very satisfied with how the design came out and just love how the acrylic flowers look!! I also got a pedi and it was super relaxing! Christine did a great job and the scrub also smelt great! 10/10 recommend!! :)) read more

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My daughter loved her nails. We chose an electric blue and black combination and the final result was very very cool. She also performed a bit of nail art. We were lucky to have the owner do the nails for us, forget her name but she was amazing. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Skill, style, and and a chic simplistic aesthetic, Nailbox Studio is superb in both quality and product. From the beginning of my experience I felt listened to and supported by nail tech extraordinaire B. I came into Nailbox with what I thought was a set of "Gel-X" nails but B informed me otherwise. Not only was the set I had on not Gel-X, but my nails had been extremely damaged! Yikes! What I love about B is that she's an educator and an artist. She helped me select the type of nail process that would best fit my desire to have long nails AND restore the health of my natural nails. I think the outcome speaks for itself.:) read more

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It's my first ever gel extensions manicure , it's a healthier and long lasting way to have gel nails with long nail looks I love how nail box nail technicians will soak off my previous set of nails rather than scratch them off, it's way more gentle My nail technician was super patient when she's doing my nails. Highly recommend Nail Box. read more

NailBox Studios - It's my first time doing gel extensions, it's a healthier and longer lasting way to do tips with gel nail polish! - Hair Removal Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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I have been going to NailBox Studios regularly since the beginning of the year and have always had a great experience! I've had my nails done by Sam, Christine, and Oceanna and everyone that works here always does a great job, and they always make sure you feel welcomed. I have since become a regular and always look forward to my appointments with Oceanna! She did my wedding nails in March and I've been rebooking with her ever since. She is gentle, very detail oriented, and really dedicates her time to give you exactly what you ask for. However, no matter who you book with, you're sure to have a wonderful experience because everyone that works here is very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. I enjoy having a space I can go to for my self care! Thank you NailBox Studios for the wonderful customer service and amazing talent you offer read more

NailBox Studios - Wedding nails by Oceanna :) - Hair Removal Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I've been getting builder gel by Samantha and every time, it's perfect. I was new to builder gel and I am impressed every time. My nails grow fast now and there's no lifting. Samantha is very detailed with the manicure. I get compliments on my nails all the time. The studio is at a good location and parking is never an issue. She's very accommodating when making appts and I appreciate her taking the time to work with my schedule. If you're thinking about getting your nails done, go see Samantha. She won't disappoint. :) read more

This place is really nice inside and very clean. This review is specifically for Oceanna , she's a very sweet, kind, & gentle NEWLY nail tech. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE how precise she is about her work and how communicative she is. Overall a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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I went to NailBox Studios in Fremont for the first time today. I didn't have an appointment, and Sam, who took my call, was very kind and said she might be able to fit me in! She got me in for early afternoon, and upon arrival I waited no more than 10 minutes. I also got a text message soon after I was booked, which was nice, I was able to know who my nail tech was going to be, and it was a reminder of what time to come. Yen helped me today, she was very good, paid attention to detail and was careful while cutting my cuticle. I think they used something other than a UV light, I'll have to ask the next time I go. The price was comparable to other nail shops. I was able to use a coupon through Yelp. This was a higher end nail shop and all the plants and furniture were very well taken care of! I imagine that mostly all of the furniture was new, as Sam said they had recently relocated. So, give NailBox Studios a try, the staff is nice, the polish is high quality,the juju is good-- you won't regret it! read more

Hard to find this location. The sign is not easy to spot, and is missing one side. Parking is equally hard to distinguish. The entrance is hard to find, and needs a code to enter the main building - which I was not told about ahead of time, and needed to call once I arrived. Inside, there are steep steps that lead to several units, one of them being Nailbox. The nail studio is dusty, small, and cleanliness is questionable. The 2 techs working were nice, and there seem to be a steady stream of clients coming in. The service, mani and pedi, is OK. I could get the same quality elsewhere, where it's cleaner and more welcoming. read more

I've been going to Lavie for about a year and half now. I followed her to Nailbox Studios from a previous salon she used to work at, and man, I will neverrrrr go to anyone else! She is the MOSTTTT careful, precise, and consistent nail tech I've ever gone to. Her application of Gel X extensions is absolutely *chefs kiss*. I also love that the salon is quiet and super chill. If all of this is your vibe, look no further! read more

My first ever builder gel manicure and Sam did not disappoint! She made me felt so comfortable and welcoming! She was easy to communicate with and brought my vision to life. Highly recommends. I was so happy with how she saved my sad looking nails. Can't wait to see you next month for the next set . read more

Staff was nice, but way way overpriced for the services... paid way too much for a subpar pedicure... and the lady tried to make it sound like she did me a favor for not charging me to take off my old polish, .... Pedicure station was a bowl of water that was scooped out of a coffee pot...was hoping to find a great little place in Fremont but this was not it.. I don't mind paying if the service is worth it, but sadly disappointed. read more

Update to earlier review: Instead of the owner taking the time to reflect on her behaviors, she refuses to take ownership. How about you apologize for raising your voice at us? That's the only reason why I ever dared to raise my voice. So, if your customer felt uncomfortable, then that's on you because you raised your voice at us. You said multiple times how you could not even hear my sister, so I'm not sure exactly how we were yelling. A few clarification points: -We were five minutes late (ok, that's on me) - We were never at any point disrespectful to any employees. Never raised our voice at any employee. We constantly thanked them because I appreciated their time and I didn't complain to them because I did not want to offend them. Even as you were calling my mom to complain, my sister apologized to the nail tech because we really appreciated their time and we asked them to please not to take any of this personally. My sister apologized to the nail techs again multiple times, as our intention was never for the situation to escalate. -I'm not sure when we aggressively shouted? If any raising of voices happened, it was because you were unprofessional, and I only raised my voice TO YOU in response, no one else. Your actions, words, and behavior were uncalled for, and I truly pray that you take the time to reflect on your actions. If you are the owner of this establishment, SHAME ON YOU FOR NOT BEING A BETTER ROLE MODEL FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES, FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO BE COMPOSED, AND TO TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH BASIC RESPECT. -Also, we voiced our concerns during our appointment, what are you talking about? As the nail tech wanted to give my sister a manicure, my sis asked her not to. What you are saying makes no sense. We never left prematurely. We wanted a peaceful conversation and this employee/owner decided to make our simple conversation of how we were not happy with a service to something it never should have become. ------------ Garbage nail institution. My mom decided to treat my sister and I to manicures and pedicures because I had just graduated from my graduate program. I hadn't gotten my nails done in over a year and I was so excited. What I thought would be a nice, sweet experience truly traumatized me. I felt unheard, humiliated, disrespected, and frankly dehumanized. Their owner/manager/(whoever) is rude, disrespectful, and unprofessional. To be frank, both of our nail techs were nice, but they did not do a good job on our nails. My mom had prepaid, and after my sister got her pedicure, she did not feel comfortable getting a manicure because she's sensitive about her nails and did not want the nail tech to also mess up her hands, as she had messed up with her toes. When my sister brought up that she did not want a manicure, the manager or whoever it was did not handle this professionally. She was rude and refused to give us any attention. All we asked was for her to hear us out. My sister was not rude about it, and I only got angry once I saw that the manager was being rude. She never bothered to see what was the reason my sister did not want to continue on with the service (which was the fact that our nails were not done nicely by our nail techs) and did not want to give us any attention. Then, she had the audacity to call my mom. Mind you, my sister and I are both in our 20s and are adults, and this manager thought it was a good idea to "tattle tale" on us to our mother, who of course was not there and was confused as to why this employee/manager was calling her. I just found that very childish, as we were just asking for her to have a conversation with us, and clearly she had the time to have a conversation because she had time to call our mom (but funny enough did not have time to have a mature, adult conversation with us). Again, I found this very odd and unprofessional, as my poor mother was just trying to treat us to manicures and pedicures, and the whole day ended up being a disaster. My point is, the store is dirty, they have limited nail options, and this institution doesn't value their customers. If I was disrespectful in any way, that's a different story. But my poor sister was talking nicely and just asking the manager/employee to make time for us. My poor sister just wanted for the manager/whoever it was to hear her out of why she was not happy with her service and why she did not want a manicure, and the person handled it so poorly. Both my sister and I left so confused and upset. All we wanted was some basic human respect and were frankly treated like garbage. Please see the pedicure photo to see why my sister did not continue on with wanting a manicure. The manicure photo is mine and I only continued on with my services because I really could care less about my nails. I want to support businesses, especially small businesses, but I refuse to go to a nail salon that does not care about their customers, and today I saw how Nailbox does not care read more

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Holy shit! Ive been very very picky with nail salons for multiple reasons. However this one won! 8 years by my apartment and I finally had the guts to leave my favorite place to check this out and omg I've never did a review on yelp until this! Hella five stars for 2 ladies who gave me pedicure and a gel manicure :: yall r the bessttt~ Coming back FA SHO! read more

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My real nails were terrible before starting to get them done here. Previously a few different mail places had jacked them over. But just on my 3rd fill here and they took my nails off each time to check the health and my own nails have never looked better. This is a place that tries to help you grow out your own nails then overlay them with a healthy gel. They also do sculptured nails which I'd been looking for someone to do for a while now. Those will look the most natural in hands if done correctly. You can't go wrong here. Is it a bit pricey. YES! But are the health of your nails worth it? YES! read more

I'm still giving this place a one star because the $75 dollars is a lot of money to pay even after a week for free fixes after getting my one nail fixed that fell off my other nail came off if your paying that price your nails should last like like how the nails feel so light but it's just not worth the money for it to last less than a week. read more

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Okay, where do I start? Very clean place, great flow, and nice employees. What got me here? We were going near the Bay Area because of an event my wife was to participate in, and we were going to house sit for her cousins. The kids were with us, and my wife asked if I wanted a pedicure (days ago), and said "sure". (this is my first time). I had no idea what to expect, never seen a manicure or pedicure preformed before, and I was the only male and we had the only kids there at that time. I won't go into details on my first experience, so keep in mind I have nothing to compare it too. We arrive about 30 minutes before our scheduled time, and we were lucky enough to have them start as soon as we got there. I had Christine. She was very nice and helped me through my first experience, I'm sure she knew because of how extremely awkward I was. My wife was getting pedi at the sometime, and they offered for us to turn on the TV for Netflix for our kids. So it worked out pretty great. I noticed there was no chemical smell and no one was wearing surgical masks. (when I walk pass other nail salons, that's the first things I noticed) I felt really relaxed in minutes and they were nice to our kids, in fact, Christine took my 3 year old to the bathroom when he had to go! Major points right there lol. Nothing hurt when she working on my feet, calves, and toes. And after my session, my feet and calves skin felt very smooth lol. My wife continued with the manicure and I was on the sidelines with my two little ones. They were occupied pretty well, and I was offered a glass of wine, nice! The person that did my wife's nails also put nail polish on my 1 year old daughter. So cute. Thanks Nailbox for the great experience. read more

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I've been going here for about a year or so, very chill atmosphere and nice people. Lavie is super talented and I always appreciate her attention to detail. Sam is always super friendly and I like that I'm supporting another mom by getting my nails done here. read more

This place is a gem. Christine did a great job and very professional. Will come back again. read more

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The ladies here are great. I had Christine and Mary help me for my Gel mani and regular Pedi before Lunar New Year and they were very meticulous and thorough. Turned out great! I didn't find them too overtly chatty (which is nice), but they were still friendly. The salon is clean and didn't have any intense smell like some nail shops. I asked for a specific oval / pointed French mani with red tips. The ladies didn't fail to create it. They also gave their opinion on if I wanted more decorative touches (eg gold, sparkle, "fairy dust") but I liked the minimalist look. Overall, would recommend this place -- especially if you come in knowing what you want. Will come here aga read more

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I had my first experience with Nailbox Studios on September 15, 2019. I had the best experience ever with my acrylic nails plus design with Penny and a pedicure with Michelle... Both ladies were very professional and took their time, made me feel real comfortable and also offered me bottled water. I have gotten so many compliments and will definitely be going back and will post pictures of my nails as I continue to get great nail ideas with the help of Penny and her great artwork.. Thanks Penny! read more

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Don't waste another second and go to Sam for your nails. She is one of the few remaining nail technicians/artists who is not only an expert at her craft, but also takes the time to make sure your nails are perfect. I have gone to 100s of different salons in the bay and am so glad I found Sam bc I will never go anywhere else!! Also, she carries high quality nail polishes which I never see anyone else invest in. This is particularly important to me because I'm able to stretch out my manicures a lot longer than I ever have. Go to Sam. You will thank me later!! read more

Nailbox Studios is my go-to nail place. I've been a loyal customer for a number of years now! I learned it is under new ownership. The service, ambiance, and overall experience continues to be excellent. It is a quiet and refreshing experience every time. I just tried their new dip powder manicure with Mary and absolutely loved it! Mary has great attention to detail. She is friendly, calm, and very gentle. She was very patient with me and explained the entire process - I had a lot of questions since it was my first dip powder manicure. I also got a classic pedicure which was very relaxing. She really took her time and made sure I liked her work, which I loved!! I always walk out of Nailbox feeling pampered and relaxed. Highly recommend. read more

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My first time,at nailbox studio 1 amazly pleasant. I came in not knowing what GEL x Extensions are. The staff here are very knowledgeable of what they are. Therefore, I was open to try these extensions vs acrylic full set. To my suprize, I am so impressed. These nail extensions are so nautral wearing, light, thin, and preshaped. They prior to the GELx application, I recived a mini manicure vs a cuticle trim. Which I appreciated. I adore this place, and happy that have found my new beauty bar a one stop shop they also offer orher services which I will be trying in my next visits thank you nailbox!! read more

NailBox Studios - My perfect gel x set calls for a treat of ice cream!!!! - Hair Removal Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I really liked my nail technician and she was so careful and helpful in the whole first time visit. Super easy instructions in getting in and took precautions before getting in. Really great service and I love my nails! Just in time for my anniversary! read more

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I'm in love with this pedi! After trying place after place and being disappointed, I've finally found a salon i love! DEFINITELY coming back. Very clean and pretty inside. read more

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Samantha did a great job on my Gel X nails. I loved that they're focused on helping clients achieve their nail goals & not just the service itself. read more

So my coworkers rave about this place and are regulars here. So I ,of course, had to check it out for myself. I booked an appointment, and all services are only done through appointment FYI . I booked with Katie who was my artist. I didn't know what to expect but I was excited to be pampered and fluffed and was looking forward throughout the whole week to get my nails did. The ambiance is very clean and neat. Very clutter free and simple. I really love the quaint and fancy shmancy feeling I get when serviced here. There are only 3 pedi chairs and 2 manicure tables here so the small intimate ambiance makes it feel all the more special. I didn't realize how long my nails would take to be done though. I honesty wasn't thinking personally because I ordered a 10 nail design with mani pedi in gel. So that means they had to individually paint each fingernail! #SMH at myself for not considering the time and effort that takes to do. But anyways prior to my appointment I was messaged and was asked to send ideas of what my nails would look like. I sent them some pictures of my choices and that was that. The pedi was nice. I got a nice neck warmer to relax and they offered me a drink. I was about to fall asleep while my feet were being pedicured. My hands were very time intensive and effort intensive. I didn't realize how detailed they would be and all the work that went in! I don't get manicured very often so I'm a little clueless to this fact. It took so long that it carried over into Katie's next appointment. I was happy with my result the first time around. But I left went home and was message the same day. They asked if they can REDO the manicure because they saw areas where it can be Improved. I'm like, wow I thought this was nice already but SURE! So I came in again the next day and she DID do an even better job than the first. She bought different paint and had different tools and took her time the second time around. I am happy. Granted it was an $85 dollar mani pedi (including tip) but you really do get what you pay for. This was only for a special occasion (COACHELLA weekend!!! ) so otherwise I'd normally not spend so much... At all! But, great service. read more

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Found this hidden gem in my Neighborhood and I'm in love! I love they use cruelty-free, healthy products and lots of colors to choose from! ( see pic) I asked for a simple design that has a Hawaii vaca vibe but still good for everyday when I come back. I'm happy with the result. I will Defiantly come back again :) read more

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Lavie is amazing. I had a bad experience with my nails before but since i have been coming here, its been months now, I love my nails. Lavie is helping me make my nails healthy and i love the color she recommends. I absolutely recommended you to give it a try, you will be hooked... i wish i could give her more than 5 stars read more