Susan's Nails

If you're in the Bay Area and looking for someone who truly elevates your nail game, I highly…read morerecommend Bach She's incredibly detail-oriented, listens to exactly what you want, and delivers flawless, elegant results every time. My nails last weeks without lifting, and the quality is consistently top-tier. You can tell she genuinely cares about her work--and it shows. Once you go to Bach, you won't want to go anywhere else

If you care about actually caring for your cuticles, don't go! Left $85 bucks there and left like I…read morecould literally have done it myself, I even didn't do any color with the hope that they would spend more time actually doing your nails, but still less than bare minimum. Very disappointing!

Ombré nails

Acrylic manicure with gel

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Đẹp Beauty Lounge

4.9(185 reviews)

3.0 mi

Jessica is the best! She always takes the time to understand what you want and is always eager to…read moretry new things :) I show her a reference pictures and she'll try different polishes and techniques to get the best effect. And it's always fun and comfortable company, whether chatting or in silence :)) Highly recommend her for simple classy nails and for atypical designs! I've done both and they always turn out great

I had previously visited the dep beauty lounge and was satisfied with my experience, but this time…read moreI was blown away! I requested quite an intricate nail design that I wasn't sure if anyone would be able to get right, but Nina went above and beyond to give me exactly what I wanted. I HIGHLY recommend requesting Nina next time you visit!

Korean Headspa fresh aloe and lemon

Classy French

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Man rejuvenation manicure

Meew Nails & Beauty

4.3(43 reviews)

WOW. It's been a long time since I've written a review! But this place has brought me back lol…read more I have always wanted to get my nails done, but honestly a little nervous - spoiler alert, I am a man. Or at least I try to be Anyway, my plan was to go here to get something subtle, but it was actually recommend to me to just get a cut, clean up the cuticles, and I guess "buff" the nails? (Not sure of the terminology) The nail techs are super nice and the work is amazing but I mostly love the vibe. The place is gorgeous and the owner is super nice So I guess I'm back on yelp - every time I try to get out, they puuull me back in hahaha In short, this place is awesome, the techs are super good and the owner is super sweet. Thank you Meew!

If I could give negative stars to rate this nail salon quality and management, I would!…read more The first thing that happened after I had been going to Meew for about a year was, I went to checkout after my service one day and noticed that my total was $55 less that day. I asked the receptionist why and she looked at my service history and saw that I had been being over charged for a different service that whole time. When I reached out to the owner Anna to have her review my past services and issue me a credit towards future appointments she kept pushing me off, saying "I will look tomorrow" . As this went on for weeks. I came into the salon and saw her decorating the front door and asked if we could get this sorted and she told me she was busy decorating and would get back to me, continuing to put me off. I ended up taking matters into my own hands and requesting my history from the receptionist and added up the total and told them how much of a credit I have and had to keep a log myself until I was made whole in that situation. I had been going to this very expensive nail salon for almost 2 years. Before I took a nail break due to a fingernail infection that I suspect was caused by this salon. I had several issues with my gel polish peeling off of my nails over the last few months I was going there. Twice I had the gel polish peeling off same day/next day before even taking a shower and when I contacted the salon they were telling me that it had to be something I was doing. I had to go in twice within 72 hours to get my nails fixed. My guess is that the products they are using are no good and not sticking to the nail bed and I have several friends that experience the same thing. (My girlfriend got her nails done before heading to a wedding in Europe and had to attend with no polish on one nail because the whole thing peeled off in one piece. ) I reached out to an old nail tech I previously saw and she recommended which base and top coat to use. I then purchased those products and brought them with me the last time I was in and my polish lasted 2 weeks+ (that was the fix). But after that my nail became infected. I was diagnosed by my primary physician and was prescribed antibiotics to take for a week as well as an antibiotic ointment to use. Not using my best judgement, now that my finger is healed and I have an event coming up I tried to schedule an appointment and planned to bring my own products when I realized that I was blocked from booking. I reached out to the salon and this is what the owner responded to me. Telling me that I'm the blame, saying that I expect my nails to last a month, when my complaint was about my nails not lasting even 24 hours. She is now refusing me as a client and acting as if I have gotten aggressive with her and is threatening legal action. I have also had a friend tell me she had the same experience, they told her they would refund her. Never did, and my friend had to call her bank to get her money back. Over $200 for a manicure that did not last 48 hours. Unacceptable. I will attach screenshots of my conversation with the owner. Also, not registered with BBB.

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Royal Nails Salon

4.8(29 reviews)

Lisa did such a great job!…read more It was such a peaceful and relaxing time! Lisa's service was exceptional and so professional

Amazing service at Royal Nails Salon. This has become my permanent preference, and Lisa is…read moreabsolutely excellent. The atmosphere is calm and inviting. Lisa is receptive and detailed. She knows exactly how to provide a top-tier experience.

Committed to satisfaction

Brighter

Very clean and organized

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Such a great color combination!

Signature Nail Spa

As an older male, first time going to a spa for a pedicure, and the service and quality was way…read morebeyond expectations, and will be going back every six weeks from now on. MADE an APPOINTMENT and no wait! My spa session fixed some decades-long toenail issues in a few minutes, and now feel like I have a new set of toes to walk with. Every male should go every 3-5 years, to get a tune-up on their feet, because DIY toenail care really does not do an adequate job. This spa does an excellent job for a very reasonable price. Very comfy chairs, and nice decor.

I saw Kim for a fill and she did a good job! I will be back for more services but loved my nails!read more

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Ivy's Nails

4.6(58 reviews)

2.5 mi

I cannot recommend Ivy Nails enough. Ivy is the owner and nail tech, and she is incredibly…read moredetail-oriented and meticulous. You can tell she truly cares about her work and her clients. She does an amazing job recreating designs and has an impressive selection of colors and add-ons like chrome, gems, stickers, and dried flowers. Everything she does feels thoughtfully done and high quality. What really sets her apart is how well the nails last--mine always stay glossy and beautiful until it's time for a fill. If you're looking for consistency, creativity, and top-tier nail work, Ivy is it.

Came here at the recommendation of a work colleague who always has flawless nails. Me and my…read morefriends all got gel manicures and they came out great! The price was also super reasonable compared to some of the salons I tried on University Ave in Palo Alto

"Snorlax" set by Amy, August 9.

Natural nails butterfly wing set

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Funky pinterest manicure - they killed it!

Kitchen Nail Bar - Palo Alto

4.3(281 reviews)

3.0 mi

Amazing service here! My favorite location so far!…read more They offer beverages including water, tea, or champagne. I got cateye gel-X for the first time! I'm in love! And I got the rose pedicure treatment! Ahhh I feel rejuvenated. Will be back for sure! Thank you Michelle and Annie!

I always get my nails done at Kitchen Nail Bar, but it's my first time in the PA location. I went…read morewith my friend and booked appointment for Gelx with request for Jolie since she had a lot of good reviews -- but now I know why because she actually gets really pushy for having her customers leave her a review. I felt like she rushed my friend's cat eye gel. I got Hanna and she was ok. Just disappointing because when you pay $15 extra for something, you want it to really show. We decided to get pedicures too and this is when we realized who the best ones really are -- KEVIN AND QUYEN. I'm not sure if it's because they dont do gel x so they don't do manicures, but the way they meticulously cured the cat eye polish was amazing!! Our hands seem like we got regular nail polish, whereas with our feet, you can definitely see the cat eye!

Sun kisses

Perfect red hearts! Amazing job Jolie

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Cat eye by Kevin!

Kendra's Spa

4.2(286 reviews)

Amazing professionals. Hannah is very talented and…read moreaccommodating. I love my nails every time I see her.

Best French I've ever had in any state and in any country. They look classic yet modern with a…read morenatural nail look and shaped exactly as I asked them to be. It is really great to get exactly what you ask for. I broke a nail on my big toe and you would never know it because Kevin was amazing and his massage was nice and firm. I also wanted to try a touch of chrome on my toes, and they came out really great. I highly recommend taking your nails there. Nice people, great skills, and a vehappy customer

Mani tables

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Lyna's Beauty Salon

4.4(310 reviews)

2.1 mi

This review is specifically for their waxing services…read more I popped in for a last-minute wax and was really disappointed by the lack of hygiene. The waxer didn't clean or prep my skin at all -- she applied the wax immediately after I laid down, without wiping the area, and didn't wear gloves during the service. She also didn't wipe down my face at the end either. After the wax, she simply applied oil and called it done even though there was still wax left on my face. I broke out like crazy afterward and noticed leftover hair as well. While the staff member was friendly, the service felt rushed and unhygienic. Also, having to scan two separate Venmo codes for payment wasn't ideal. From what I've read, their nail services seem to be well-loved, but I would not recommend this place for waxing.

Don't do your brows here! This was my first time getting…read morehair-stroke brows, and it was a terrible experience. One side is obviously higher than the other, and the left brow is completely off-center. Both brows were drawn too close to the middle of my face. I'm so disappointed -- now I have to wait weeks before I can even think about fixing it. Also, at the beginning they quoted the entire service was $470 for initial treatment and a touch up later on. When I got there the lady who did my brows told me the price you were quoted was for microblading only. What? You have to honor what you quoted to a customer right? They end up charging me $500++

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Sky Nails Menlo

3.9(132 reviews)

1.8 mi

The website says that a full set is $65+. This means that for basic nails it's $65 but with…read morecharms/hard designs it can cost more. I was charged $85 for a very simple set and the lady who did me rushed the work. The nails came out dirty looking and uneven. This is my second time there and the new lady I got didn't even clean my cuticles/cut them like how they did last time. Overall: They overcharged and did rushed work. I paid $95 including tip but the experience was not worth it.

My visit to Sky Nails was a regrettable experience. I am new to the area and needed a quick…read moreappointment but the service was critically flawed beginning with the unsanitary tools used for my pedicure which were visibly not sterilized. The technical quality was equally poor as my cuticles were not cleaned up correctly and the dipped nails were poorly shaped. Most frustratingly the dip on my right hand's middle finger broke the very same day while I was simply opening a drawer. Following this I sent an email to the contact address on their website to request a refund for the unsatisfactory procedure but Sky Nails has failed to respond. These pictures were taken a few hours after my appointment!