Sparkle has changed the nail art game for me. I've been getting nail art for over a year now, and I usually request something on the "advanced" side when it comes to the design, and Sparkle has come through every. single. time. Sarah is my nail artist, and she's like the 2025 mona lisa! There's nothing she can't do or paint, and she's extremely meticulous and never disappoints. I'm so happy to have found a nail studio that's able to make any nail art come to reality!! The vibe of the studio is super cozy and welcoming; everyone that works here loves what they do and you can tell. If I could get my nails done every week I would lol. read more

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Nichol is so patient with all of my requests and makes all of my nail dreams come true. My latest request was to have the space heater brought closer to me and there were no questions asked. Aside from personal requests, the quality of my nails have improved dramatically. On average, (prior to coming to Nichol ) i would suffer from (MULTIPLE) broken nails syndrome after just a week of service. Nichol's work has withstood scandalous Saturday nights, Domestic work, keyboard tapping, and bedroom aerobics. Come here if you like quality' nails products, an intentional Nail session and a space to be yourself. read more

My nail artist Kim just started there recently and she's the absolute best! I've followed her from an Oakland shop and am so excited for her new adventures in the city. Sparkle is definitely known for their superb nail art game. I dare you to peruse everyone's IG page and not fall in love with a design. I typically show a few pictures of nail inspiration and have Kim run with it. Never disappointed and I'm left staring at my nails all day. Right now with Covid times they are definitely taking precautions to keep people safe. On Saturday afternoon I got lucky with metered parking on Mission. It's not too bad but definitely give yourself time. When I arrived there's an open air courtyard to wait in before giving the heads up to come in. I had my and shield on and coming in was asked to wash my hands and be phone free as to keep everything clean. I appreciate that! I see Kim every 3 weeks and I've really missed seeing her for the last 6 months+ Booking is easy through Vagaro too! Check out her IG page 0nemorecoat (with a zero not letter O.) read more

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Stephanie does it again :) she is such a talented artist and nail technician. I bring her nail designs I want and she always makes them so pretty. I loved this design so much I had to share. read more

Sparkle San Francisco - Orange matte nail design - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you are looking for an exceptional Nail Artist no need to look any further! Go see Natalie aka urhands.nat on IG! She is Amazing!

I've been going to Mia for about 10 years now! The service is ALWAYS Top Tier! She's a phenomenal nail tech and her work speaks for itself! Her attention to detail is like no other and I'm so thankful to have crossed paths with her! She knows exactly what I like and executes the vibe every single time! read more

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Ultimately the nail art itself is 5 stars and I left with very cool nails. I would even call them stunning! They're also holding up beautifully 3 weeks later and still getting me lots of compliments. However this place is seriously booked in advance. Like months in advance! It makes it a little hard when you decide to go for the high maintenance up keep route! Still really loved my nails and my nail artist Nichole was awesome. I will definitely book with her again... when she's available! read more

First review of the new decade, and it goes to Estasha at Sparkle San Francisco. She is AMAZING. I am so sorry if you're not already seeing her, because her client book is currently closed, but follow her on IG (@heartandsolnails) because she will periodically have openings for new clients. First of all, Sparkle SF is amazing. The energy at this nail shop is unlike any other. I take my manicures very seriously because I believe that it's often someone's first impression of me. If you're someone looking for a quick and cheap mani, this place is not for you. If you value creativity, quality products and nail care, then look no further! Back to my girl Estasha. Not only is she top notch at what she does, she genuinely makes me feel like she cares about me... not just as a client, but as a human being. Once you've experience her gentle gel removal and cuticle cleaning, there's really no turning back to your average nail shop. I made the mistake of not seeing Estasha for a few manis, and the rough gel removal at other places left my poor nails so damaged that my nail beds were detaching from my nails. Almost a year later, my nails are finally back to a healthy state, and I have Estasha to thank. I am happy to make the trek from Daly City to the Mission every 3-4 weeks to see her. Her schedule is often booked solid for 6-8 weeks out, so I joke (but not really) that my manicure appointments are more important than anything else on my calendar. Bottom line is, if you're looking for dope designs and true nail care, try to snag an appointment with Estasha! read more

I took my friend here to get our nails done before she got engaged. Estasha and Nikki did such a good job for us, we were both super happy! Estasha took her time, helped me pick out colors and come up with ideas to make my nails unique. I don't get my nails done often so I wanted to do something extra unusual, and Estasha was all for it. I appreciated her fitting me in even though I'm not one to get my nails done a lot, from what I understand she's got a very full client list. Sparkle is a super cute place and is not like your typical nail salon. It's warm, inviting, and the decor is homey and has a lot of personality. It definitely was a lot more fun, collaborative, and spontaneous than your standard manicure where you simply pick a color. read more

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My nails was done by Mia, she is the best! Its been 3 weeks I had my nails done and still getting a lot of compliments of them read more

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I love Stephani and her work , I am not one to leave reviews but in this case I couldn't help myself. She is so kind and talented. I have gotten my nails done by her a couple times and she's amazing. I can't wait to continue going back to her. read more

I love Stephanie and her work! This is my second time getting my nails with her and they are the best sets i've ever gotten. My first Gelx set lasted almost 4 full weeks. I love her attention to detail and how beautifully she executes every design. 10/10 recommend read more

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The ladies at Sparkle SF are something else. If you want something simple or difficult, they can do it! They just moved locations in April, so make sure you check their old listing for more photos of their work! read more

I've been going sparkle Sf for years, actually since Mia has opened the doors. I love getting my claws down with Mia. She's so sweet, all the gals who work there are very welcoming. From start to finish you'll have a good time in any of the girls chairs. From pink neon lighting to little Frenchies running around, your nails session is one for the books! And might I add all your nail fantasies can come true here. The array of glitter is out of this world. Book your appointment! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Estasha is amazing. I'm so glad to have found her via Instagram originally @heartandsolnails - I don't live that close but I trek across down for my nail art because she's amazing and I love supporting great artists! The manicures also last until you intentionally remove them - which is awesome. read more

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When first arriving I sat in the waiting area for almost 10 minutes. It wasn't busy so I just wondered when the manicurist was going to get me. Eventually I noticed that one of the artists didn't have anyone so I had to guess if it was her. I guess I was just surprised that no one came to greet me. I was there for an hour and a half. I felt the G was very detailed and explained each product that she was applying on my nail. There was no force for conversation but she is very sweet. I could not stop staring at my nails from the moment they were done - my rose gold chrome dreams! read more

Sparkle San Francisco - Less than two weeks later we have chipped nails, fading at the tips, and thumbnail polish completely ripping off. So disappointed and sad. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Miriam did my nails about a three weeks ago - they look like I saw her yesterday! I love the shape, the tops are smooth and natural shaped (hard gel overlay). She did geo art for me and I love it. I've gotten tons of compliments. I'm so happy to have found this salon! read more

I honestly don't know if I could ever go back to a basic manicure after having Lila give me, hands down, the prettiest nails I've ever had. I've wanted to try Sparkle SF for some time now and was finally able to last week. I made an appointment with Lila, who was absolutely fun, sweet and very professional. I showed her a picture off of Pinterest and she made it happen all while putting in her own style. I was left completely speechless once Lila was done perfecting my birthday nails! It was exactly what I wanted and more. The prices are more than reasonable; the time, work, and detail that goes into nail art is totally worth it. It's a week later and I'm still obsessed with my nails and I can't wait to go back for more! If you are looking for one-of-a-kind nails and want to make them a conversation piece, visit the ladies at Sparkle SF. read more

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This is by far the best place to get nail art in the Bay Area. I'm totally loyal to Lila and Sparkle. These girls can do anything you could imagine on your nails! I typically just chat with Lila about color inspiration or something I have coming up and she creates something gorgeous. I get tons of compliments on my nails, always. It's always a great day when you get to pet Nacho the Frenchie too. Thank you Lila and Sparkle crew! I love wearing your art. read more

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I loved my experience getting my nails done by Stephani. She has great attention to detail and really takes the time to get the job done right. Plus every time I've been she's always super game for whatever idea I have and makes sure its exactly how I want it. Can't recommend working with her enough. read more

I am so happy I discovered this place and especially Gabbi! It's a little oasis of a nail salon. Gabbi is the best, super creative and friendly and I always look forward to our appointment. Sometimes I go in knowing exactly what I want and she makes it happen, other times I have a vague idea and she works her magic. Can't recommend her highly enough - although I don't want all her spots to be taken so don't tell too many other people! ;) read more

Sparkle San Francisco - My most recent work from Gabbi. She's a total artist! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I literally just left and am having a drink next door and thought - woah, I love my nails....gotta leave a review. I saw Lila tonight for some subtle, wedding-appropriate nail art. I showed her some inspirational photos and she totally delivered, giving it a little bit of her own spin with her own designs and very subtle embellishment. We did six nails with negative space design, two of which have the tiniest little gold studs. They look awesome, and the price was reasonable ($60+tip). The space itself is really cute. It's spacious, very clean, no chemical smells, nice decor, and really legit supplies. Plus, there's an adorable Frenchie named Nacho. I'll definitely be back here. I only bother getting my nails done if I can get something "cool" - and they definitely deliver here. I look forward to trying this awesome new Halo nail thing sometime! read more

Stephani was AMAZING! I had a complicated nail art and she did them so beautifully! Plus she was super sweet and fun to talk to throughout my time there. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Kristen at sparkle is beyond amazing she is spectacular and magical with her nail artistry. I've been coming here for over a year now and I plan on continuing that. My nails are happy and I intend on keeping them that way!! Thank you Kristen for your amazing work!! The other nail techs/artists here are amazing as well. read more

Thank goodness I found Sparkle to take care of my talons. It's hard when you move to a new city and you have to find your glam squad again. Thank you to Kristin for always making my nails a conversation piece. If you are lucky enough to score a reservation with any of these ladies you will not be disappointed. read more

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I wish I could keep this place a secret! They truly are the best, and Miriam always goes the extra mile!

Booked Gabbi months in advance to get my nail art done for my bachelorette party. She texted me at midnight the week before without stating who it was and asked a bunch of questions about my nails. The following day at work, I was texting her photos of my nails so she could adjust the time of my appointment. 3 hours before my appointment, she cancelled without any explanation, no solution to refer me to a colleague or squeeze me in some other time during the weekend, nothing.... this screwed me over with my planning to get my nails done before my bachelorette party. Terrible terrible service, do not go to her! read more

I'll start by saying Sparkle obviously has some talented nail techs. So 5 stars for the nail art, but I don't think it's quite worth the hassle. Also this review is for Nichol, I can't speak to the level of professionalism of the other ladies that work there. I got my nails done about 3 weeks ago by Nichol and it was a decent experience. The salon itself is cute and well kept, the building is a little odd and run down however. I arrived and was not greeted, I had to introduce myself. We had nice conversation, and when it came time for me to show a photo of the art I wanted I was made aware I had booked the wrong level of nail art (I booked 15 mins not knowing tortoise pattern took more like 30-45), so she'd only be able to do a design on one nail. I was fine with that, but I did ultimately feel rushed - she said she kept running over time with clients and wanted to finish me on time (not really my problem?). Anyway I was trying to be understanding. When she was finished, I didn't get any lotion, little hand massage or anything, but the nails themselves looked great. Fast forward to about 3 weeks later, Nichol and I were trying to work out a time before her vacation that worked for both of us, settling on 530 on a Saturday. I was happy she was able to fit me in, and about 2 days before the appointment, I sent her a photo and told her what I wanted done via text, and received no response. She did send me a random Booksy link that day, but didn't let me know if I should or shouldn't book via the link, as she didn't give me any further instructions via text. It was also odd she hadn't texted me this link 3 weeks prior when we confirmed the date and time. Figured she was busy, so I assumed we were still on. Got to the salon, and I noticed her station looked pretty packed up but I waited anyway. Someone else was in there doing nails who didn't greet me when I came in, but I eventually asked if Nichol was there. She let me know she'd already left for the day. Perfect, I love wasting my time traveling from Oakland to SF to get a manicure. Needless to say I won't be returning. My first experience wasn't spectacular and then I was ghosted on my second visit. If you are going to spend a premium on your nails, I may suggest looking into other options before Sparkle if you want a hassle-free experience. had read more

WOW! Lila is the ONE!!! After seeing Lila's gel extension option, I jumped at the opportunity. Inside the studio they had a canvas of one of my favorite artists and I was inspired to have his design on my nails. Lila did her magic and I am so happy with how my nails turned out! read more

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Off top best nail artist in the Bay Area !!! All the girls are amazing appointments only !!! read more

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This is absolutely THE place to go for top-notch, high quality Japanese gel. I've been seeing Lila for almost two years now and I've never had an issue with lifting or any other problems. All the manicurists schedules do seem to be very full, but that's to be expected when you're getting the best. I've always gotten amazing designs, new bling, and fantastic colors. The location is cozy and cute. Plus I get my eyebrows done in the beauty dungeon. read more

Lila did my gel manicure with a drip design. I let her do whatever design she wanted, the finished look was perfect. I've never loved my nails more. She's amazing at her craft and has the most unique style. I can't ever go to another nail salon now. I pre-booked my next appointment for two weeks out and I can't wait to see what she does next! read more

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I am blessed to get my 'nails did' by Mia for years now! She is such an amazing artist and human being! I love her vision and the tiny little masterpieces she creates on each of my little nails. I always leave her salon feeling so lovely and always receive tons of compliments on her work!! Seriously, she is awesome at everything she does!! Thanks Mia, what would a gal do without you! read more

I discovered Sparkle SF during a search for a nail artist and ended up getting something I never thought I'd find -- a brow expert who shapes by tweezing! I'm on prescription-strength retinol and can't wax right now, and Brandi did amazing work in sculpting my challenging Asian brows. I'd almost given up because all of my other experiences have been disappointing except one (at a salon that turned out to be inconsistent). Brandi has a great eye for shape and a very gentle touch. I also love her "master plan" to grow out the sparse areas. Just left my third appointment and am so happy with how things are turning out. read more

Lilas has been doing my nails for about a year now and i've NEVER been unsatisfied. Booking my appointments through her style seat is easy and theres never a problem if i need to reschedule or make any changes. Shes extremely professional all the time, especially with her communication. I look forward to our sessions together. Shes amazing so i like to book all my monthly appointments at once. Her talent is incredible.. she just keeps getting better & better. She's funny as hell and always understanding and easy to talk to. i love her! i'll forever be loyal to Lila! read more

There is no doubt that this salon has the most talented nail artists in the city. I had been going to Lila for almost two years, who is a very skilled artist. However, there is no amount of artistry or instagram hype that can make up for poor customer service. About a month ago I had an appointment with Lila for a detailed gel manicure. Two hours before the appointment, I got a text from Lila saying that the appointment was cash only, something that's never happened before. I want to stress that I was not asked if it would be convenient for me to grab cash (spoiler alert: it wasn't), I was informed matter of factly that the appointment was cash only with no concern for my work schedule or calendar. So I hustled to go to the bank after work to grab cash and then hustled to the nail salon. I was between 10 and 15 minutes late only because of this last minute cash request and texted Lila in advance that I was running behind. When I got there she was unhappy that I was late and I told her that I was late because of her request to get cash. To expect your client to respect your time when you just showed them a complete disregard for theirs is unprofessional to me but we moved forward and the finished product looked great. After simply speaking up for myself this one time, she has blocked me from booking her on styleseat. This is after 10 appointments without any issues and me paying her a 20% tip every time. Really an inexcusable action given the circumstances and very disappointing. read more

There is no doubt that the ladies at Sparkle ( and Nacho) deserve 5 stars! These wonderful women have an abundance of talent and provide excellent customer service. They have a new location that rocks! I recommend this salon at least once a day as I get so many compliments on my nails daily! This salon is my go to spot, I see Mia and she is amazing, but Kristen and Shakira also rock! Don't play yourself, go see the ladies at Sparkle if you want to have the flighest nails around! Oh and don't forget to pre-book as spots fill up quickly! Also Misty of Wild Heart Beauty at Sparkle is amazing as well! She has done wonders with my brows and I am so happy to see her when I'm at Sparkle as well! read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! I've been seeing Estasha for just over a year now and she is the absolute best. She totally gets my individual sense of style and always works with me to give me the most amazing nail art ever! She takes pride in and ownership of her work and will never let you leave with anything you don't absolutely love. Other than her amazing artistry, she is just an overall wonderful person with +++ energy, and I am lucky to have developed a relationship with her over the past year and call her my friend *heart emoji*. read more

I give this place a 5 star for sure. Kristin did my nails and they are amazing!! I am so happy with them and my experience all around with sparkle San Fran. Would recommend to anyone read more

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quality of nail design - 4 stars Service - 2 stars I've been seeing Lila for over a year now and had been going to Sparkle SF for more than a couple of years. If you want unique nail art, this is really the only place to go. You will still have issues with lifting, peeling top coats from embellishments, etc., but they can create fun designs that most salons don't offer, hence the 4 stars. But to get this art, you will need to tolerate poor customer service and be willing to build your schedule around their availability even if that means having your nails grow out for 5 weeks before getting a rescheduled appt. I couldn't modify my appt on styleseat so I reached out to Lila for help for the first time since seeing her. You may think that after years of never needing any help, giving a 20% tip each time, and wearing hard gel that no other salon will remove, that you would get some assistance. Instead she said she couldn't help me and removed me from her booking site when I asked her if she could remove the hard gel in the meantime since I couldn't get an appt (you can't book removal, only request it on styleseat). The nail art is fun, but go in with very low expectations for customer loyalty and service outside of the actual appointment itself. read more