Long time customer - first review…read more Hands down, the best nail salon in downtown Redwood City. I've been a regular for over 5 years. Great and very friendly staff, first class service and very reasonable prices. It's my go to place for pedicure every other month. Have even got a haircut a while ago but could not cheat on my other barber for too long :P great area and plenty of parking options (2 parking garages right next to the salon). Recently renovated with brand new chairs and brand new manicure stations. The owner goes above and beyond to make sure that the customers are receiving a great experience. Will still be a regular for years to come.

I was walking around looking for a place to get my nails done and luckily came across Retreat…read moreSalon. They happened to have an opening, and Chloe was more than happy to fit me in for a gel manicure. She was incredibly kind, friendly, and efficient. My gel manicure was done in just 25 minutes, and it still turned out beautifully. The salon was very clean, and the entire experience was wonderful. I'm not from the area, but if I'm ever back in town, I'll definitely be returning. I highly recommend asking for Chloe!

I called the salon early in the morning for a same day appointment that afternoon and was able to…read moreget in. The salon was busy and I totally understand why now, the work they do is amazing. Tracy was the nail tech who did my nails and she did a fantastic job and was super detailed and quick! I showed her the vision I was going for and she made it happen. The price was also very reasonable. I am very satisfied with the result and will definitely be coming back! Thank you so much Tracy!

Tracy has become more than just my nail goat She listens to…read moreme vent and shares about her life. She cares about her clients and the service she provides. Tracy and her team are kind, professional and TALENTED! The salon is always clean and everything sparkles and looks fabulous (like her). She also provides a yummy beverage and a snack to every customer . Jason does a wonderful job with pedicures, so can't forget him but the entire team is great. Thank you for always providing an excellent experience! Getting your nails done is never cheap, but I will gladly pay for her excellent work and the experience her team provides. Her nail selection is by far the best in the city! I get compliments on my nails constantly! Thank you Tracy and Jason!

Note: This is a very tiny salon. 4 chairs are readily available for manicures and one big fluffy…read morechair for pedicures. I came in on a whim before an out of town trip as the ratings were high and every review seemed positive. I showed up, with no appointment for a manicure and a pedicure. And lucky for me, they got to me within 10 minutes! First and foremost the layout of the salon is very modern and very well kept--everything is in its place and all work areas were clean without smelling like cleaning solution. Definite thumbs up. The ladies here are extremely nice. I think what surprised me most, is how quiet the shop was. Literally silent despite the audibles of nails being worked on. The customers--three of four chairs taken--weren't talking to the nail techs and the nail techs only spoke to ask questions. Definitely a change of pace from other salons I've been to. Setting the expectation-- this isn't your average salon for pedicures... while you do get a big comfy chair to sit in, there is no fancy massager built-in or a giant bubbling basin to soak your feet in. In fact, I soaked my feet in a collapsible bucket with lukewarm water. HOWEVER... the pedicure was decent enough. Sugar scrub was included... and the nail filing and cuticle trimming was pretty good. Being that I didn't want to complicate my service, I opted for a solid white gel nail for my toes. Simple. Clean. Perfect for vacation. Worth $65? Debatable. We'll see how long they last. For my manicure however, I chose to do builder gel on my nails with a specific design my fiancé found on Pinterest. My nail tech, Mandy-- really brought the vision to life straight from the Pinterest board! The best part of this was having Mandy confirm with me every step of the way to make sure I was satisfied with how everything looked and felt. I'm so happy with how everything turned out, I look forward to coming back to this location for future manicure services! Just one last note: the ladies here prefer you pay for services on your card and tip with cash, so be sure you are ready for these types of transactions!!

My favorite nail salon. I've been coming here for all my manicures for a year now and it's amazing…read more Chloe is so talented and has helped me get my nails to the healthiest and longest I've ever had. I will continue to trust her with my nail work. Yesterday, I went to Mandy and I was feeling bold and wanted to try design nails, and Mandy delivered! I showed her a design and she made it even better. I appreciate how she offered suggestions yet also respected and allowed me to have the final say ~ that balance is so hard! Her attention to detail is superb. Always a great experience at Hi Nail.

Asked for French gel x. Gel x application was bubbly and def won't last. I asked for my French to…read morebe deeper and she told me that would be an extra $5 I asked for the French to be thinner and she said that would make u be able to see through the nail. that's why u do two coats of the base color I asked for the tips to be shaper and they acted like I was being ridiculous... I don't want dull nails?? The other lady working there gave Me a stank look cuz I wanted my nails how I like them ??? The ends r thicker cuz they put an extra coat to do chrome when u can just buff the nail before instead Private nail techs only ladies! Salons just don't know what they're doing unless u don't care about aesthetics as much

My first time getting a fill with Amy and she did absolutely amazing!!! I showed her a photo of…read morewhat i wanted and she exceeded my expectations. I'm so happy with my nails, I would definitely come back again

We love Shiny nails! My daughter always puts Aaron to the test and he always gets it right! I get…read moregel mani/pedi regularly. Always happy.

This was my first time at Shiny Nails. The staff was very welcoming and understanding. The vibe of…read morethe salon was very happy and relaxing! I got a pedicure and it was the best I've had in years! Thank you, I'll be coming back!

Diane saved me! I've tried other salons in the San Carlos area and have had poor experiences with…read moreeither the staff or the overall quality of my nails, which made me almost lose all hope! I came to diane with extremely poorly done toes (my previous nail girl put a thick uneven layer of acrylic to "fix" my cracked toenails, which she stuck and cured onto my skin on my toes?!?!) and she worked so hard to help recover and fix my nails, she literally made a miracle happen!She was very willing to spend the extra time on my nails, and time went by quickly since we spent the evening chatting. :) She is very kind and genuine, her work is precise and clean, and she really cares about her craft and wants to make sure you leave happy. :) I'm looking forward to becoming a regular here! I wish I took before pics, the difference is huge! (Will update with better pictures soon)

Beautiful nails and excellent service! I'm so happy with the results. The attention to detail was…read moreamazing, and my nails turned out even better than I expected. Highly recommend! Salon is very clean.

Lately I've just stopped by for deluxe pedicures, but today I decided to treat my self with a fresh…read moreset as well Thanks So Much Tracy Always super happy with V&T

This place is amazing and everyone is so sweet and welcoming. I had the pleasure of meeting Ann. I…read moreget ingrown nails and the experience was pain free. She took her time to remove it. I will definitely come back here again!! (Also note, on maps it may appear as Nancy nails, but was renamed its V & T Nails)

Danielle did such a beautiful job on my acrylic French tip nails -- they came out clean, elegant,…read moreand exactly what I wanted. You can really see her skill and precision. She was also incredibly considerate and thoughtful throughout the appointment. She offered me water and when I mentioned I was warm and asked for a fan, she immediately grabbed one for me without hesitation. Those little things made the experience feel so comfortable and cared for. Danielle is very personable and easy to talk to, which made the whole visit relaxing and enjoyable. With over 20 years of experience, you can absolutely tell she loves what she does -- her passion really shows in her work and how she treats her clients. Highly recommend her if you want beautiful nails and a genuinely kind, professional experience!

First time customer! Very happy with my experience with Tiffany ! I got a builder gel manicure and…read moreI'm very happy! Definitely will be coming back soon! 10/10 experience ! With great service!

I've been coming here for years--even after moving away--and it's always worth the trip. The…read moreattention to detail and those amazing massage chairs alone deserve five stars. On top of that, they consistently have enough staff to accommodate my last‑minute pampering decisions. Walk‑ins are genuinely welcome, and the wait is usually short. A reliably great experience every time.

Horrible nails. I got a hard gel manicure and they were so ugly hard gel was not done right, cat…read moreeye design was ugly. Gel pedi started chipping the next day. Location is small, hot and crowded uncleanliness. I called and the owner who did my nails told me to come back to get them fixed and when I came back she did a horrible job again sped through them and tried to charge me again. Worst nail service I have ever had.

I really liked the staff here but my gel manicure didn't even last a week. This is not the norm for…read moreme so I'm disappointed with my experience. I will go elsewhere next time I'm in the area as there are many other salons located nearby.

This is literally a 5 start nail salon! Y'all should come…read moreby, not only is it very welcoming it's also very nice and relaxing,what I love the most about this place is that even if there's a lot of people they still take there time to do your nails which is something very rare now a days. They do a very very good job especially the boss Sophie!! I will for sure continue to come, the pricing is honestly really good because I've been to other places that charge way more and rush there work.