Nicha Nails
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Been a regular to Annie (Owner) for over a year now. She's fantastic! She takes her time in doing your nails, knows what you want and at the same time a very zen atmosphere and a plus she's very professional, and caring to every client. Do note to ALWAYS make an appointment as she does not take walk-ins. ***Nicha Nails shop now also features an Esthetician who offers Custom Skin Care. Stay Gold Skin Care features Sanitas Skin Care Products. For future appointments please contact Rachel at 510-384-6309 (direct line). She's fabulous! Tried her 2x already and if you look her up on YELP under Stay Gold Skin Care; she has a coupon upon check-in for 10%! I have personal become a regular to Nicha Nails & Stay Gold Skin Care. These two ladies are amazing!
Takes her time and really takes care of your nails. The first time I've felt like my nails stayed strong and healthy after removing gel! Highly recommended.
It was my first time here and the owner was really nice, shes very detailed & takes her time with the pedicure. She made sure my toes were filed evenly, which I liked because most nail salons leave my toe nails crooked. The nail salon is super cute & clean I love the atmosphere. I'll definitely come back (:
I have been living in El Sobrante for 14 years and I usually get my pedicures in Lafayette or Walnut Creek. Today I decided to get one done here and it was the best decision I have ever made! 1. The guy on the phone was really friendly told me to come in as soon as I want. 2. The menu and prices are shown on the wall - which I love! Not all places offer that. I choose the Luxury option. Their description : sea salt, hot stone massage, hot paraffin wax, marine mask and a hot towel wrap. For $35 3. $35 in Lafayette gets you the most basic pedicure. 4. Mai was the one giving me the pedicure and she did such an amazing job! I never felt rushed, never felt like someone was talking about me and a nice man that worked there offered everyone strawberries. I will 100% be back!
4/5 stars for this experience! What caught my eye about this place was seeing the pictures from fellow Yelpers on the inside decor and the work of this place. It's such a cute lil' place with 3-4 mani/pedicure stations with stylish decorations and different types of foliage going on! MAKE SURE YOU CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT! Most of the time it's one lady working by herself but she does an amazing job. I am docking a star off because since it's her and only her with me for 1.5+ hours there was little to no conversations making it extremely awkward. Thank LAWD the TV was on otherwise I don't know what I'd do. I feel if you are mainly working 1:1 with most of your clients maybe try conversing to break the ice to as a way to retain your clients. She was sweet though...just got in to get my nails done and then out. The effort she puts in is definitely A++++ with precision and detail! I got the mood changin' polish because I'm indecisive AF so whyyyyy not something fun! Nicha nails has HELLA polish to choose from with GREAT PRICES compared to most places. I'd definitely recommend checking it out. They also have lash and waxing services! The location tucked away in a little plaza, above the cleaners with ample parking!
I have a very good friend who lives in San Pablo and I needed my nails done really badly, so of course, I head to Yelp. I chose this place based off of reviews and how close it was to me. Unfortunately, me not knowing the area too well and having a suck ass sense of direction, I got lost. I eventually found the place after calling and its to the right of Walgreens and across the street from PJ's. It's upstairs from a cleaners. The inside is absolutely beautiful! Very chic and pretty. They offer free water and coffee and have hundreds of polishes to pick from. The only thing I don't like, is that they don't really have color wheels to see the polish on an acrylic nail. So I had to open each bottle to see what it looked liked. They have individual painted nails on like a chicken skewer, but that seemed too time consuming to look at. First world problem, I know. So the lady who did my nails, I'm going to assume is the owner? did my nails. It took longer than usual. (usual fill + gel takes about 40 mins at my normal place, and it took an hour and a half.) She took her time, which I didn't mind at all since I wasn't in a hurry, and it shows. She was really personable and kind and chatted just enough to make me comfortable. I will for sure be coming back here when I need a fill!
Thank heavens for Annie! She truly takes her time, pays great attention to detail and is pleasant to chat with. Her nail salon is really cute and she's created a relaxing atmosphere - perfect for mani/pedi pampering. Today was my first time and I've already booked my next appt., so glad I found this place based on reviews of my fellow yelpers!
My mission? To find the best things that life has to offer. For those that stand out above all, the ones that go the extra mile, are those things that are best and deserve the five star recognition on yelp. I have eyeballed this upstairs wonder for a while and had this among all nail shops within a 20 mile radius bookmarked for future reference. I was still on a verge to find a perfect nail shop. I attempted to do a walk in first thing on a Thursday morning. Instead I took the last appointment she had for that day. I arrived early enough to select my color as she finished the last client. Both of us on schedule I was seated soon as I made a choice. With expertise and care she worked her magic. Ten perfectly painted nails later, I share this review.
Annie is amazing! She's so sweet she's like the auntie I never had. She even walked me out since it was dark when we finished to make sure I got to my car safely. :) She made sure that my nails were exactly what I wanted and basically read my mind. I think it's just her running the salon, so it was just us and it was a very chill and relaxing environment. The name of the salon is her daughter's nickname, so cute!! I think I've found my go to place :) make sure to make an appointment! You won't regret it :)
I've been looking for a good nail salon since I moved to the East Bay over a year ago. I came across Nicha Nails through Yelp and with the reviews, I just had to check it out. Yes, the place only takes one customer at a time which sucks and that's why it's highly recommended that you make an appointment. Annie took her time with my nails and did a fantastic job. The salon is clean and so cute. It is, unfortunately, 13 miles from where I live but I would definitely come back and may have found my nail salon in the East Bay!
Went there on my lunch break, very clean very organized, pedicure chairs are amazing! Sorry I was rushing you Annie lol she did a great job on my pedi added a nice massage to go with it. She is so sweet. Will be going There for my next Pedicure for sure.
Annie is my favorite. She runs the place on her own and is the only person working so you can't do walk-ins. You always need to make appointments and she books up fast. Book in advance - it's worth it!
8 years ago
2 years ago
It's always a vibe!! And I always leave happy. She so booked and busy you better make you an appointment!! read more
I was so excited to have gotten an appointment at Nicha Nails, especially after reading the reviews and having the hardest time finding a half decent nail shop in the area. Unfortunately, that excitement did not last more than 6 hours after having my nails done by Annie. Annie arrived right on time for our appointment, being I was her first client of the day. She is extremely friendly, personable and I enjoyed my time while at Nicha Nails. I picked my colors, sat down and got started. I remember her telling and reminding me the left LED did not work, so I was primarily using only the right one (first chair closest to the entrance). After all was said and done, I paid/tipped her and was extremely pleased with the service and results received. I even went as far as taking a picture as soon as I hopped in my car and wrote a 5 star review. That excitement only lasted several hours when I noticed that my pink colored nails began to chip. Initially, it was only one nail with the slightest chip then that evening I noticed two more nails chipping. On Sunday, prior to her opening I left Annie a phone message asking her if I could change my original appointment date and figured we could discuss my nail issue when she return my call. On Monday, it looked like I hadn't had my nails done in several weeks and was in desperate need of a fill - which I had just gotten done the previous day! At this point, the polish had not only chipped ridiculously but it had also began lifting to the point I could pull the entire color off in one peel - which I ended up doing. I was left with only silver painted nails and unpolished acrylic ones. I called the shop and left another message on Monday, explaining the situation and the current condition of my nails. Since the shop is closed on Monday, I figured I give her time to check her messages and get back to me, she NEVER did. On Tuesday around 3:30p I called the shop and got Annie. I asked what color polish I had used so I could just go pick up a bottle and wait until 2 weeks for my appointment else where. Annie said she was meaning to call me back, which I'm not sure she was at that point, asked me to come in that day which I couldn't bc of work then asked to set up another appointment date with her. As a person, she was really nice, as a nail technician she was not interested in rectifying my nails. Following my nail appointment, I got a massage, grabbed lunch and spent the rest of the weekend relaxing - my hands/nails did ZERO labor. At first I was hesitant to update my 5 star review to a 1; however, I use others reviews and pictures to make my decision so I had to be true to the process. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. I paid $35 ($25 fill plus tip) to have a set of nails last less than 24 hours. To say I'm highly disappointed is an understatement. I wish Annie the best and hope that my experience is simply an outlier. I would have most likely given the shop a second chance if she would have taken the time to communicate with me by returning one of my calls rather than me having to track her down. read more
Been a regular to Annie (Owner) for over a year now. She's fantastic! She takes her time in doing your nails, knows what you want and at the same time a very zen atmosphere and a plus she's very professional, and caring to every client. Do note to ALWAYS make an appointment as she does not take walk-ins. ***Nicha Nails shop now also features an Esthetician who offers Custom Skin Care. Stay Gold Skin Care features Sanitas Skin Care Products. For future appointments please contact Rachel at 510-384-6309 (direct line). She's fabulous! Tried her 2x already and if you look her up on YELP under Stay Gold Skin Care; she has a coupon upon check-in for 10%! I have personal become a regular to Nicha Nails & Stay Gold Skin Care. These two ladies are amazing! read more
5 years ago
Takes her time and really takes care of your nails. The first time I've felt like my nails stayed strong and healthy after removing gel! Highly recommended. read more
6 years ago
It was my first time here and the owner was really nice, shes very detailed & takes her time with the pedicure. She made sure my toes were filed evenly, which I liked because most nail salons leave my toe nails crooked. The nail salon is super cute & clean I love the atmosphere. I'll definitely come back (: read more
6 years ago
9 years ago
I have been living in El Sobrante for 14 years and I usually get my pedicures in Lafayette or Walnut Creek. Today I decided to get one done here and it was the best decision I have ever made! 1. The guy on the phone was really friendly told me to come in as soon as I want. 2. The menu and prices are shown on the wall - which I love! Not all places offer that. I choose the Luxury option. Their description : sea salt, hot stone massage, hot paraffin wax, marine mask and a hot towel wrap. For $35 3. $35 in Lafayette gets you the most basic pedicure. 4. Mai was the one giving me the pedicure and she did such an amazing job! I never felt rushed, never felt like someone was talking about me and a nice man that worked there offered everyone strawberries. I will 100% be back! read more
4/5 stars for this experience! What caught my eye about this place was seeing the pictures from fellow Yelpers on the inside decor and the work of this place. It's such a cute lil' place with 3-4 mani/pedicure stations with stylish decorations and different types of foliage going on! MAKE SURE YOU CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT! Most of the time it's one lady working by herself but she does an amazing job. I am docking a star off because since it's her and only her with me for 1.5+ hours there was little to no conversations making it extremely awkward. Thank LAWD the TV was on otherwise I don't know what I'd do. I feel if you are mainly working 1:1 with most of your clients maybe try conversing to break the ice to as a way to retain your clients. She was sweet though...just got in to get my nails done and then out. The effort she puts in is definitely A++++ with precision and detail! I got the mood changin' polish because I'm indecisive AF so whyyyyy not something fun! Nicha nails has HELLA polish to choose from with GREAT PRICES compared to most places. I'd definitely recommend checking it out. They also have lash and waxing services! The location tucked away in a little plaza, above the cleaners with ample parking! read more
11 years ago
I have a very good friend who lives in San Pablo and I needed my nails done really badly, so of course, I head to Yelp. I chose this place based off of reviews and how close it was to me. Unfortunately, me not knowing the area too well and having a suck ass sense of direction, I got lost. I eventually found the place after calling and its to the right of Walgreens and across the street from PJ's. It's upstairs from a cleaners. The inside is absolutely beautiful! Very chic and pretty. They offer free water and coffee and have hundreds of polishes to pick from. The only thing I don't like, is that they don't really have color wheels to see the polish on an acrylic nail. So I had to open each bottle to see what it looked liked. They have individual painted nails on like a chicken skewer, but that seemed too time consuming to look at. First world problem, I know. So the lady who did my nails, I'm going to assume is the owner? did my nails. It took longer than usual. (usual fill + gel takes about 40 mins at my normal place, and it took an hour and a half.) She took her time, which I didn't mind at all since I wasn't in a hurry, and it shows. She was really personable and kind and chatted just enough to make me comfortable. I will for sure be coming back here when I need a fill! read more
12 years ago
Thank heavens for Annie! She truly takes her time, pays great attention to detail and is pleasant to chat with. Her nail salon is really cute and she's created a relaxing atmosphere - perfect for mani/pedi pampering. Today was my first time and I've already booked my next appt., so glad I found this place based on reviews of my fellow yelpers! read more
11 years ago
My mission? To find the best things that life has to offer. For those that stand out above all, the ones that go the extra mile, are those things that are best and deserve the five star recognition on yelp. I have eyeballed this upstairs wonder for a while and had this among all nail shops within a 20 mile radius bookmarked for future reference. I was still on a verge to find a perfect nail shop. I attempted to do a walk in first thing on a Thursday morning. Instead I took the last appointment she had for that day. I arrived early enough to select my color as she finished the last client. Both of us on schedule I was seated soon as I made a choice. With expertise and care she worked her magic. Ten perfectly painted nails later, I share this review. read more
10 years ago
11 years ago
Annie is amazing! She's so sweet she's like the auntie I never had. She even walked me out since it was dark when we finished to make sure I got to my car safely. :) She made sure that my nails were exactly what I wanted and basically read my mind. I think it's just her running the salon, so it was just us and it was a very chill and relaxing environment. The name of the salon is her daughter's nickname, so cute!! I think I've found my go to place :) make sure to make an appointment! You won't regret it :) read more
12 years ago
I've been looking for a good nail salon since I moved to the East Bay over a year ago. I came across Nicha Nails through Yelp and with the reviews, I just had to check it out. Yes, the place only takes one customer at a time which sucks and that's why it's highly recommended that you make an appointment. Annie took her time with my nails and did a fantastic job. The salon is clean and so cute. It is, unfortunately, 13 miles from where I live but I would definitely come back and may have found my nail salon in the East Bay! read more
12 years ago
Went there on my lunch break, very clean very organized, pedicure chairs are amazing! Sorry I was rushing you Annie lol she did a great job on my pedi added a nice massage to go with it. She is so sweet. Will be going There for my next Pedicure for sure. read more
5 years ago
My first time here was fantastic!! Annie took her time and has a fantastic eye for detail! Her shop is clean and homey and she is very sweet person. Her prices are fantastic and I left feeling satisfied! read more
8 years ago
Annie is my favorite. She runs the place on her own and is the only person working so you can't do walk-ins. You always need to make appointments and she books up fast. Book in advance - it's worth it! read more
12 years ago
I have been looking for a new nail salon for a while, since the one I went to in El Cerrito is becoming sloppy in quality. I read the reviews on Yelp for Nicha... And I had to try it out. My sister and I spontaneously decided to go after saying we would go for a while, and luckily we were able to get an appointment. To begin with, I absolutely love love love the decor. The walls are painted my favorite color, so I automatically knew I was going to love it. The wide selection of gel nail polish and regular nail polish sealed the deal. I was amazed at the variety of gel colors that I spent a good 10 minutes deciding what to get. I decided on a light blue. I chose to get the design that was posted in the photos (photo to come). I wanted them round since they were previously square, and I was so happy with the shape. I can't stop staring at them, they're amazing. A tip: schedule in advance! She is the only one there and she fills up fast. It's so worth it though. read more
6 years ago
Best place to get your nails done. She doesn't rush, she's pleasant to be around, and she does beautiful work. She deserves 5 stars! read more
12 years ago
I absolutely love Annie!! She takes her time, gives her own opinion, and really gives you the attention you're seeking for a little self pamper time! I have definitely found me a new salon!! It's a brand new currently 2 month old shop, everything is fresh, and clean to the eye and even well kept. Annie also looks to please her customer; starting conversations to get to know you, ask you for TV Chanel preference, ect. You are really getting what you paid for and even at a bargain compared to old run down shops I've been in. read more
9 years ago
Annie is too cute! It was my first time here. I called in and luckily she had 1 spot left for the day. I was already impressed by her prices because it's $4-5 dollars cheaper than what I would usually pay. As soon as I walked in I was amazed by the decor, and even more impressed by the way she fixed up my nails. She is a super sweet lady, and didn't rush me although I was indecisive of my color. She even made sure I made it to my car safe! 10/10 read more
7 years ago
Amazing experience, I am in from out of town and luckily for me she had a cancelation so I was able to get right in. She was very detailed with my cuticles and gave a great hand massage. Cute shop and very attentive. read more
8 years ago
Came in today to get my nails done and I am so happy with her work. I can honestly say I found my nail lady! Thank you so much and can't wait to see again. read more
9 years ago
This was my first time here. Annie was very kind and nice. She makes sure she has enough time with you so she can do a great job. It's a very peaceful and calm ambient and would definitely recommend to friends. Make sure to make an appointment!! read more
7 years ago
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11 years ago
I absolutely love this place. It was first time, I made an appointment and it was only me!!! Not lots of people waiting and talking loud, only me and the owner who does your nail. You can really relax and enjoy your time here. She did a great job with my nails and I already scheduled another appointment. read more
9 years ago
I've been to Nicha's for almost two years now. I love Annie! She always leaves my nails just how I ask for, I truly appreciate that she works by appointment only, you never feel rushed like other nail salons. Amazing prices and quality work. Sadly I only have a few pictures of the amazing work. Call in soon for your appointment she books up quick! read more
12 years ago
9 years ago
I have been going 2 Annie for little over a year! She takes her time with whatever service u r getting and she is very efficient in her work! Thank you Annie for ALWAYS doing an AMAZING job on my hands and feet!!! read more
7 years ago
12 years ago
Awesome service from Annie!! Went here for the first time and it was a pleasant 2 hour mani-pedi. I actually like the fact she took her time to comfortably and nicely massage and do my nails. Will be going here from now on. Definitely recommend!! Make your appointments ahead of time. read more
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8 years ago
1:1 is something I never thought I would see or be able to have at a nail salon. I came here for my first time for a pedicure and acrylics before a Mexican Rivera cruise. I am very pleased with the results. She was so sweet and nice. She took her time and didn't cut me once like other places do sometimes. The location is a bit questionable but she says there isnt anything but a few homeless people walking around the area but no trouble. The salon is so cute with chandeliers and pretty wallpaper. Her card reader wasnt working so she allowed me to run the Raleys to grab cash. She took a picture of my ID (in case I never came back lol) and showed me that she deleted the photo once I returned. We had great conversations. I enjoyed my experience. It is hard to get an appointment as she is only one person, so book well in advance. She sometimes has little availability, but I view that as she is amazing at what she does! read more
12 years ago
Annie did an amazing job. This place is extremely cute! Everything is incredibly clean and she even has a little coffee bar set up. I feel like I found hidden gem. She took me even though I didn't have an appointment. Annie took her time doing my nails and didn't rush the process. She was really friendly and easy to talk to. We commented on the talk shows we were watching and I had an over all great experience. I had a fill and a French tip done which is one of the best I've ever had! read more
13 years ago
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3660 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803
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