I got a wonderful holiday manicure pedicure. Maggie gave me a wonderful French manicure with a holiday leaf and berries design. And Anna did a wonderful job on my luxury pedicure with Christmas gel design. I had a wonderful experience and most of all what I love best about this nail salon is the peaceful vibes and healthy air. read more

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It's not easy for me to write a negative review- so I'm writing this hoping to save anyone looking for a gel manicure to go somewhere else . I've had GEL MANUCURES for many years- This time being in Berkeley SOULMATE was recommended The second day after the service, my nails started to chip . Days following I was filing down my nails to prevent more chips. I decided to write this today as two nails, continually weak even after gel just broke . Not even 4 days later. Oh - and my pedicure , with two ingrown toenails needing attention that I noted. Well they are wondering why they got no attention So for $120 plus a tip- please save your money or go somewhere else and be happy read more

Went to solemates nail spa after going to brunch down the street and just wanting to go to a nail salon down the street. I came for a manicure and pedicure & had the most painful experience for both. The ladies working on me were upset I was in pain and it continued for almost the whole session. I got gel for both and my fingers peeled off within a week & I got a painful, infected hang nail on my big toe. I am very disappointed with my experience as I did come here for my birthday. read more

Great salon - nice and quiet, very comfortable, super sanitary, and a peaceful vibe. Staff is wonderful.

After getting infections from pedicures at other places I finally found Solemates. They take cleanliness extremely seriously. Other places use the same tools and nail files on everyone. At Solemates they use a brand new everything on each customer. They also use liners when you gat a pedicure so it's completely safe and si start each time. I love getting my pedicures from Mary but everyone there is excellent. They have a great selection of polishes. They play nice music and it's really quiet in there as no one is allowed to talk on the phone. They recently got brand new massage chairs and they are super luxe, way nicer and more comfortable than the usual chairs. read more

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Always love coming here. They just renovated and got all new massage chairs and lights. Clean, friendly, quick and on time. All of the employees are great! I come once a month for pedi and eye brow wax. And then occasional manicure. Everything always turns out great. And I feel relaxed after leaving. read more

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Pleasant environment, hard-shell toenails that grow out before they wear out, Yes! And the back massage chair and cup of tea are comfy additions. read more

I've been getting my nails done at solemates since 2021, and they nail it every time. I love a square-shaped nails but started doing them ovals after Mary suggested it and I AM OBSESSED. Got my nails done today and while it looks like I got a full set, these are my natural nails (with gel). read more

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Took my 7 year old to get pampered and they treated her like a rockstar. Massaged her legs and arms, soaked her feet, added a beautiful flower to her toe after applying the colors she chose. The service was amazing all around and the place was spotless. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because it's really pricey. Check the price tag before you book so you're not surprised. read more

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I came here a couple of months ago and I had Maggie do my gel manicure, she was great! Friendly and welcoming, this month I came in with my friend for a mani pedi combo since it was her birthday and we had a good experience, also very kind and welcoming. Today I came in at a little past 9am since that's when they open, there was a woman that works there walking in I asked her if they are still closed and she did not respond, I said "excuse me?" At that moment she turns asked me if I had an appointment, I told her I was just here on the 11th and the polish had already chipped off one of my nails, she said " without appointment I don't know... then she asked my name, and she walked away, then yelled " come sit here" I wasn't sure she was talking to me so she repeated herself loudly, I said okay I heard you. That was very disappointing, and so she inspected my nail, and I noticed a second nail beginning to bubble up also, I brought it to her attention and she said "no that's ok" I told her no it's not okay it shouldn't be doing that in only a week. Needless to say that the rest of my time there was awkward and upsetting. I asked her name she said either Yen or Jen. Well even though I truly enjoyed Maggie and the other nice lady who's name I forgot Apologies, I'm going to feel quite uncomfortable coming back here. read more

Worst gel manicure I ever had in my life. They ruined my nails, I came out with weak and Painful nails. The chairs are dated and uncomfortable ,for a place the charge top money for Pedi Mani I would expect to have comfortable chairs that you don't have to raise your legs and feel like you're giving birth. The workers were quite nice but the lady owner was very gloomy and very rude. She was all over the place with her serious and unwelcoming face. She was I'm polite and it seems like she didn't want us there. If you don't know how to treat people you do not need to walk with customers and give services.I would never come back to a place like this Ed will never recommend this place. Just read more

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I found my place woohooo! Thank you Yien for makes my hand more beautiful . Mersiiiii read more

Solemates Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been going to to Solemates since 2017 and have *never* had a bad time. I can't speak to their fancier stuff, I only get mani/pedis and some minor repairs to broken nails. The salon is so clean, the staff is always super friendly and kind, and most importantly, and I cannot stress this enough: ***If you make an appointment here it happens on time.*** This is the only salon I've been to in Berkeley where I don't walk in and have to wait 20-45 minutes for my appointment and where (from an outsider perspective) staff seem happy and not overworked. I'm absolutely going to keep going, 10/10. read more

By appointments only right now, usually can be a same day appointment if you call or request early enough. My usual place is still closed due to covid, so it was nice to get my nails done during this crazy time. Standard manicure is $29, gel manicure is $45. There is one table for just manicure and 6 chairs are mani/pedi combos. The space is in the parking area in front of the Spa and Book Inc, so if you are driving, you will have to park up Vine Street. Granted, it is not the most relaxing being under a tent and there is a Saul's outdoor dining table 6 ft away from me and WASP flying around chasing me, but the service was good and friendly. read more

This is a clean excellent nail salon. They are friendly and welcoming. I just love the results.

One star for the location and that's pre try much it. I can't remember the last time someone actually broke skin for a mani pedi. They were busy and they aren't inexpensive. I don't mind paying higher prices but I expect quality. See photo as reference. I would be happier to spend $75 else where. Plus, with covid, they don't offer their outdoor spaces... Why? read more

Solemates Nail Spa - Crooked big toe nail and cut skin on second toe, July 2021 - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

A little pricey for getting your nails done, but they do an excellent job! While getting my nails done my manicurist really kept the conversation going and she was really kind. It's different from what I'm used to. I felt more relaxed here while getting my nails done compared to other places I've been to. This place is located close to cvs on shattuck and across the street from safeway. Parking here is metered so be prepared to pay for your parking. It can get limited but you can always park around the corner and be near Peet's coffee. I would highly recommend calling ahead for an appointment because I've been here several times trying to be a walk in and unfortunately they were always busy. The receptionist who does the scheduling is very kind and welcoming. If you can't come in, they always try to find a time to fit you in which is nice. The atmosphere was really nice with some nice calm paintings and a big photo that seemed like it was from ikea. While I was there they played a lot of soft French music which made the environment so relaxing to me. read more

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The kiddo and I got our nails done (mani and pedis) on our mom and child day out. Staff was very attentive and gentle with us. We both enjoyed arm and leg/foot massages. We walked around the shops and visited the bookstore before our appt; we were walk ups so had to wait a bit. They prefer cash (or maybe only accept) but there is an atm at the Safeway across the street in case you need it. Prices are comprable to spots near by but this place felt less rushed, less packed, and more peaceful. We will be back again! read more

Solemates Nail Spa - Mom and child mani pedis. - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

This establishment took my friend and I on short notice. We called ahead and they made room within the hour. They did a great job and it has been a few weeks and my pedicure is still intact. I'll give four vs five stars because they are cash only and didn't let us know that ahead of time. That was disappointing when we went to pay (I don't keep more than a few dollars on me at a time. Thank goodness my girlfriend just happened to have over one hundred dollars cash on her to pay for both of us. Please start accepting plastic it's 2023! Thank you read more

I have been coming to Solemates for years and always received excellent service and beautiful manicures. Highly recommend! read more

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I went to get a pedicure to look good for a wedding. Unfortunately, the salon cut one big toenail too short and my toe turned red right along the edge of the nail that was cut. It hurt like heck and swelled up. I had to wear a bandage on the toe and only sandals. After a few days of suffering, I went in to tell the salon. They looked at the toe and said it was not too short. I was rather surprised at their defensiveness and lack of understanding that each human toe is different and that the way they cut my toe was not ok for me..but caused 6 days of pain. Also, if I ran a business, and had an injured client..I would have offered a refund at minimum. They just denied the toe was cut too short. So I limped home after telling them, I would not be using their services again. I was disappointed in their poor toenail cutting , some questions about how I wanted the nails trimmed would have solved this problem. And disappointed in how they handled my pain, and effort to connect with them about my injury. Today I got a text message with them, that was checking to see how my my toe was and offering me a refund. This was much better customer relations. And I appreciate the change. read more

Best place ever. Susan the best designer Made the appointment on the same day , so friendly staff & clean! Will come back again. read more

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10/10 recommend! Maggie is the best; she handles you with care and is very gentle. I had a gel pedicure already on my feet about 2 weeks old and she gently removed it. After, she asked and made sure each next step was okay by me. Whether it was the range of pink, file or cut, even to the thickness of my french tip. She has great communication skills and a great personality. The oil massage and hot towel treatment at the end was a great way to end my time. I will definitely be back again! thank you maggie for a great job read more

Amazing gel manicures that last & last and don't ruin your nails. The employees are all super friendly, and it's a clean, cozy atmosphere. Call ahead for appointments - they have a loyal customer base! read more

I've been going to Solemates for 13 years and the team of professionals there has always taken excellent care of me. They are caring, use clean tools, and do a great job with both the massage and the polish. The price is worth it. This team deserve to earn a living wage, which can't be easy in the Bay Area. They offer more than a pedicure, they offer a break from real life. read more

I come here when I can't get an appointment at their sister store, Joi. I've never had luck as a walk-in here, definitely call ahead of time! I like the recliner chairs here! Very comfy. Decent color selection for both gel & non-gel. I do wish they gave you those little fingerless gloves to use in the UV dryer. parking can be a huge PITA around here (not their fault), so give yourself an extra few minutes to find a spot great thing is you can go have lunch at one of the many Berkeley Gourmet Ghetto institutions after your nails dry for the full pampering experience :) read more

Great manicure but VERY expensive-- I think it was about $35 plus tax and tip for a simple men's manicure. That's pretty pricey in my book but if you're going to spend the money then this place is worth it. read more

My first and last time here. Well, I am spoiled with a perfect manicure I usually do by myself.But there are certain times when you just want to go do nails and relax. The girl who made my nails was very nice.But the way they color your nails..oh my god I just can't stand it and in a hurry home to remove nail polish and redo everything.. The place is clean.Also very affordable and quick to make manicure. But do not look for quality here. read more

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Amazing manicures with great service. They really do a great job to make sure you feel safe and healthy while getting your nails done. Doing above and beyond! read more

Yen is super professional She always knows what i want and how do i like my nails look like I always leave the salon happy They sanitize everything changing seat cover , gloves and practice social distancing read more

Solemates Nail Spa - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Solemates has some of the best customer service hands down! The pricing is affordable and the results can't be argued with. The salon is in a super convenient location as well; right in the heart of the Gourment Ghetto! I never feel like I am being rushed, moved too quickly with wet nails, etc. Everyone in the salon is very kind and respectful! I also really love the color selection they have and that they have cruelty-free options (for a small upcharge). Highly recommend! read more

Organic pedicures?! How does that work? Quite well, actually. The products in the beautifully presented foot bath are organic; the polishes are not. I was happy to see that my favorite polish brand, OPI, met Solemates' Toluene, Formaldehyde, and DBP-free requirement. Anna was the technician who did my basic pedicure, and she was attentive to every detail of the pedicure process. The foot massage was the best one I've ever had. If you've seen my other reviews, you'd know I am a pedicure junkie and know what a good foot massage is. The environment was soothing, without the usual chitchat between the technicians. I even managed to get a good amount of reading done for one of my classes during the 45 minutes I was in that comfortable lounge chair. Afterwards, Anna seated me in the back so I could dry my toes in this automated fan thing...no UV lights here! Ah, time to catch up on celebrity gossip by reading all those up-to-date magazines. Lovely decor, lovely staff...definitely worth my first 5-star review for a nail salon! TIP: For weekends, it's best to make an appointment at least one or two days before to get the appointment time you want. read more

Best nail salon in Berkeley! Clean, friendly and they do an amazing job. They are very well organized and accommodating. My nails have looked great every time. Loved my bright pink nails :) read more

Solemates Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Drove here today from Daly City because reviews stated this place does outdoor pedis. My mom, sister and I got here only to learn that they did not have any outdoor pedicure services available today, even though I called first to confirm that they did do outdoor pedicures. They were nice and parking is abundant on a busy street. We ended up getting pedicures in SF at a salon that was able to see us and only us in their salon. read more

There are so many nail salons in Berkeley and having lived the North Berkeley for 5 years, I've tried about 5 to 6 salons but finally found my favorite one. Solemates is clean and the customer service is superb. Other salons feel impersonal and not friendly but the staff at Solemates are diligent and nice. I wasn't into getting manicures regularly because 9 out of 10 times, the technician does a rough job and hurts me with over aggressive cutting of cuticles and hang nails. I end up bleeding and not wanting to get manicures anymore. Luckily I found Yen at Solemates. She is so gentle and knows how to trim with care. I am now a happy regular. Seems like lots of repeat customers at this place. Absolutely a gem that stands out among so many. Kudos to owner and staff. The receptionist keeps it so organized with scheduling too. Please keep up the good service. read more

Mary is the best for all your nail spa needs! She's very gentle and has a great eye for detail - whether painting nails, removing cuticles or doing an eyebrow wax - she's the best! read more

Amazing! Saw me last minute bc I crushed my toe. They cleaned it up, glued it with some powder, and re- painted quickly. This was the 4th nail spa in the area that I tried to get help from. The others turned me away. I'm super grateful! read more

I've been coming to Solemates for several years and I love the experience and my nails every time. All of the people who work here are lovely and are gentle with their manicures and pedicures but still thorough. The color selection, gentle work, and atmosphere keep me coming back. They have a lot of precautions for covid and I felt safe doing my first indoor service in April yet they still have outdoor services for people who prefer that. Will be coming back for years. A calm, comfortable and pampering treat. read more

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Very expensive basic pedicure ($45) and I would not have minded if they took the time to really massage, take off the dead skin, etc. but they did none of that. It was in and out. The nail painting part was fine but I think I'll go elsewhere for the price and length of service. read more

Went in to get my nails done and was immediately met with friendly faces and great customer service. The first thing I noticed was that I didn't have to wait, and this place doesn't smell like a nail salon. No chemical gross smell at all! I went in right when they opened so I was seated immediately. The woman who did my nails was fabulous and adorable. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Solemates Nail Spa - Lovely set up that is far from the traditional salons! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California