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Sam Nail Bar

4.8 (105 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Tram-Anh T.

I love it. It's beyond amazing--way better than I could've expected! The prices are very reasonable, and the staff are absolutely wonderful! Everyone was so friendly, sweet, and helpful. Great service and a really nice experience overall. Definitely recommend!

summer nails! gel x short/medium
Patrize A.

i'm so happy i found sam nail bar! they are my new go to nail salon and the nail techs here are amazing and the prices are affordable! Sam did my summer nails and Dan did my birthday fall nails and they both executed my design perfectly and even better than i imagined. would definitely recommend!!! the vibe at this salon is so cute too and the pedicures i got were also good and held up :)

Thao Ly M.

I had a wonderful experience with Dylan at Sam Nail Bar! Dylan is so sweet, caring, and talented. The attention to detail and thoughtful advice made the experience even better. If you're looking for beautiful nails and excellent service, go see Dylan!

Gel x
Anabelle D.

My first time here and loved it! Servicing is fast and treated well. Nails are perfect and usually I'm really skeptical who does my nails but I'm thankful I came across this place. Fairly new! Dillion did a fabulous job he didn't hurt me at all no roughness! Thank you so much you have earned yourself a new customer!

Sonya N.

I'm so glad I found Sam and this salon! I was specifically looking for a nail artist who could do intricate designs on short notice, and most artists I found were booked out weeks in advance. Booking was so easy, and they have great availability, which is perfect since my schedule is always changing. Sam is incredibly talented and executed my nail design perfectly. He was also so fast!!! My entire appointment (removal, a new set, and a detailed design) only took about an hour and a half. I know many other salons would have taken 2-3 hours. The price was amazing too! My entire service was only $120, which is such a great value for the quality of work. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Sam!

Zoe C.

First time at this salon and I had a great experience! I got a builder gel fill with Sam, and he did an amazing job. One of my biggest concerns with fills is the apex being shaped incorrectly, but he got it perfect. My nails came out super cute, and the appointment only took a little over an hour. I'll definitely be back!

Rae R.

First time ever getting any type of nail extensions and art done, and i loved it! All the staff were accommodating and made you feel welcomed. Love love my nails! Thank you so much! Shoutout to Vivian she was not gonna stop til perfection!

Gel-X

My first experience at Sam nail bar was excellent!! I booked an appt through phone and came in the early morning. The hospitality was amazing, Dustin made sure I was comfortable through every step. I showed him a pic of what I wanted and he made sure I liked the shape and size before proceeding. His attention to detail and craftsmanship is amazing. I couldn't stop looking at my nails throughout and I was just in awe how cool they looked. Dustin really worked his magic and I'm so excited to have such cool looking nails before my Japan trip. I will definitely be back!! Shoutout to Dustin!! :3

Builder gel refill w/ French tips
Ann Jillian A.

I've been looking for a place to get my refills closer to home and I've finally found a place I want to keep going to! I get nervous when getting my nails done at a new place because my nails/fingers can be sensitive, but Trini did such an amazing job and gave me a perfect builder gel refill with french tips. I got to choose my base + tip color, which was nice since some places already choose a base color for french. There was a wide variety of colors and everyone worked fast but Trini kept asking if I liked my nails throughout the process which was very considerate of her. Prices are fair considering the high quality of my nails + service (I've paid more for lower) and I will definitely be back

Builder Gel. Gel Polish. Simple.
Elenoa Lupe K.

First time being here, and they had accommodated a same day builder gel fill appointment. Cute Vibe. Good Music. Vivian work on my fill and she was GREAT! I am definitely coming back! Highly recommend!!

Dalena S.

I had such a great experience here for my first time! I found out about this nail salon through a friend. She showed me their instagram and I decided to give them a try because I haven't been too satisfied at my current salon :( Zen Pedicure with Lee - she was so sweet and very gentle! I got to choose the base color for my fenchies and she was patient with me when we were testing out different bases. It was a relaxing pedicure and she did great on my French! Builder Gel (complex set) with Dylan - Dylan was great! He nailed the inspo photo and even recommended great suggestions. I can't wait to try out more designs with him!

My beautiful nails
terina c.

I've been trying to find my nail salon for the longest and this is my new spot Dillion did an amazing job with my nails I love it and he did it fast because I was in a rush to get to my sisters ultrasound for my niece thank you Dillion I appreciate you. My first and definitely not my last ! ! Thank you Dillion !

I've gotten my nails done here twice now, and both times I absolutely loved how they turned out! Huge shoutout to Trinnie and Dylan for doing such an amazing job and creating sets that honestly exceeded my expectations. I know the designs I ask for can be pretty challenging and require a lot of skill, detail, and time. What I really appreciate about this salon is how supportive the nail techs are of each other. If there's a specific technique or detail that one tech isn't familiar with, another tech is always willing to step in and help. You can really tell they work as a team and genuinely care about making sure you leave happy with your nails. Both of my sets turned out BEAUTIFULL, and I'll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend!

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“Dan always does such an amazing job on my nails and also helps me decide what would look best when i'm unsure.”

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4.2(547 reviews)
1.0 mi•King and Story, East San Jose
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This was my first time getting my nails done ever! I am very satisfied with my visit, and Paula did…read moremy nails. Service was excellent! I will be coming back for my future sets.

First and last time I'll be visiting. I booked here because the ratings are great, but it might…read morejust a good spot for manicures/acrylic only. I got my gel pedicure done yesterday, and already the polish fell off one of my toes.. I got nicked on the left side of the big toe, and I know that can happen sometimes. I didn't like the fact that I needed to ask for Neosporin to be applied. I feel like it's common sense to apply antibiotic on a cut before applying any polish, especially since the whole left side of the nail was trailed with blood. I do appreciate the owner I think, on helping me out on that. As of this morning, the cut was still bleeding, and I had to clean it again and wrap in bandage. Lastly, the application and work on the nails themselves were sloppy. I did ask for a correction, but I noticed the others still weren't even afterwards. At that point, I decided it was best to go to another salon afterwards since it was clear that the technician simply didn't have the skill set. As you can see in the photos - French tip smeared on a nail, tips in terms of length were uneven in thickness,a couple of toes were lop sided, and the gel polish wasn't evenly applied so the polish looked splotchy. Currently typing out this review as I'm getting it corrected in another salon. I don't have any interest in returning, even if a correction is offered. With the amount of positive ratings listed here, I think retraining should be done with technicians to make sure quality of services are equal for all. Left a 10% tip as a nod towards the woman who helped with the Neosporin.

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4.3(451 reviews)
3.1 mi•Heritage, Evergreen
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I love this place! I showed them a picture of what I wanted and they are literally photocopying…read moremachines! Did everything on point, down to the crucifix gem Definitely will be coming back over and over again.

I was a loyal customer for about three years, visiting every 2-3 weeks despite a 40-minute drive…read morefrom San Mateo. I've tried several technicians and have consistently been happy with Kelsey's work. Unfortunately, the booking and management experience has become increasingly frustrating. The previous text/call system was inconsistent, with delayed responses, forgotten appointments, and occasional double-booking. The online system was much more convenient, but my number was restricted after several reschedules, even though the stated policy allows changes at least three days in advance and does not clearly specify a maximum number of reschedules. Johnny was kind and tried to help, but my replacement appointment was booked incorrectly as an acrylic service with any available technician instead of my usual 90-minute gel builder fill with design with Kelsey. When I tried to correct and reschedule the appointment, my account was restricted again. My experiences with Cathy, the owner, have been much less positive. On more than one occasion, calls ended quickly with "Can you text us?" or "Our staff will reach out to you." After visiting every few weeks for three years, I also cannot recall much personal acknowledgment or friendliness from her in person. At this point, I would not be surprised if my account remains restricted after this review, but I believe prospective customers should know what my experience has been. Cathy and John also operate several other salons, including Nu Nails, CC Cosmetics, Naily SJ, and Nail Haus Co. in Milpitas. I also agree with other reviewers who have mentioned delays in honoring scheduled appointment times. In my experience, the salon often prioritizes the client currently in the chair rather than keeping the next scheduled appointment on time. I genuinely value Kelsey's work, but great nail service does not make up for inconsistent booking, communication, and management. If reliable scheduling, customer service, and professional management are important to you, I would recommend considering other salons for a more consistent experience.

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Nü Nails - The gaps. and my "naturally really curved nail beds" according to the salon lol.

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I have been seeing Vicky for many years from even before Sunshine (now her own place), since she…read morehas done an amazing job on my pedicures, especially dealing with my ingrown issues, as well as occasional manicures when needed. If Vicky is not there/out of town , I have also been with Kim, who is as great as Vicky as well and takes cares of me. They also have added a great team of ladies who are also very friendly, kind, and accommodating and do a fantastic job if both Vicky and Kim are busy, so you are in great hands with any of them. All of them are very detailed-oriented and thorough with the quality of work with each of their clients. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing as well. If they are busy with clients, they usually allow you to wait until they're done with their client or can even schedule day/time to come back another time with great customer service. It's usually cash-based, but they have other cash-app services you can use, so you can ask them to make sure. Highly recommend this place for any gentleman and/or ladies! They have bunch of different services and products for what you need, so definitely take a look at their menu and come in for an appointment soon.

I came here tonight once again with my bestie and Vickey did our nails and she did an amazing job…read moreas always!! I am obsessed with my nails. All the staffs here are super friendly, professional and nice too. Definitely recommend!!

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