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The Nail Executive

4.8 (25 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:45 pm

By appointment only

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Career counseling

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

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Kimberly L.

Kelly did a fantastic job with my pedicure. She was super detail-oriented and kept asking me if I was comfortable or needed anything. She was very gentle and definitely made an effort to clean any edges to ensure the polish was flawless. I got regular polish so I can't speak to her more complex designs but the pictures look amazing I would recommend her services to anyone in the area.

Olivia F.

Kelley made my vision come to life! She is transparent and communicative, which made me feel right at home for our appointment. I had sent her a picture of what I wanted to do (in advance) and she came prepared, asking clarifying questions to ensure I would be happy with the end result. We discussed shape, types of glitter, nail polish shades, etc. Needless to say I'm absolutely over the moon with the end result and have already received so many compliments! The nail art is wonderful, but also commendable is the care that went into preparing my nails. I am already looking forward to going back to see Kelley again soon. If you want high quality nail art in San Francisco - you must check out the Nail Executive.

Structured gel over my natural nail.
Ashley B.

Kelley does celebrity-level nails. I have been to a ton of different salons in SF, and no one compares. All the nails I've bookmarked on Instagram and dreamed about are from nail techs in LA or further - until Kelley. Her attention to detail and commitment to literal perfection is unmatched. I'm so happy I found her!

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stephany m.

First time coming here and I loved it! Honored appointment time, did exactly what I wanted and did some snazzy nail art. Love the scheduling system. I will go back without hesitation.

Nettie B.

If I could give 1000 star rating I would! Kelley is so talented and always goes above and beyond! I love that she is always trying to find out what works best for YOU and your nails. I've attached photos to not only show off her amazing work but that she can truly work magic with any length! Whatever vision I have for my nails Kelley can always make it come true! I also love that if I'm ever having an issue with my nails she offers up solutions and tips so I can get the absolute most of my manicure! I could go on and on but she is truly the absolute best!

Briana H.

All hail the nail executive! Where do I even begin?! ...I have been seeing Kelly for my nails over the past few years and I never turned back. She does a fabulous job and my nails are always solid (I work with my hands so this is important to me.) she is such a perfectionist and it really shows in her work. Might I also mention that she uses a different type of gel that got me off of acrylics entirely, my natural nails are really long and healthy thanks to her

Day 12 nails, still going strong. This is a regular manicure, not gel. Amazing!
Liz M.

The results speak for themselves! I'm including pictures from Day 1 and Day 12. You can barely tell the difference between the two. She is that good. I've washed dishes, worked out, etc. The difference is in the quality of both the eco-friendly materials used and the care she takes in application. Kelley really knows her stuff and she is such wonderful company too!

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Ask the Community - The Nail Executive

Hello, Kelley.. Would like to speak with you before scheduling a pedicure next week for my husband. What is best way to connect? Thanks!

Hi Deco! You can contact me any time using the contact form on my website: www.nailexecutive.com/contact

Do you still do structured manicures?

Yes, I offer structured gel manicures for natural nails.

Are gel extensions still available here?

No, I'm sorry that gel extensions are not currently available.

Are you open now and how much do you charge for a medium almond shaped one color apres x gel extensions?

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“The most expensive gel mani I've ever had, but my far, the best nail art and overall mani experience Ever!!!”

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Kathy did an extraordinary job on my powder dip manicure with chrome. She listened well & was…read moremeticulous! Would visit her again for sure. Felt bad bc I was 10 min late and they were so kind and understanding. Very good experience at this salon.

I came here because of the stellar reviews and nail pics on Yelp and social media, but the service…read moreand quality of work were extremely disappointing and did not match my expectations. I do not recommend getting a Gel-X mani here. First, the recommendation I was given didn't make sense. My natural nails had grown out pretty long, so I asked for hard gel. Multiple staff members recommended Gel-X extensions instead for the design I wanted. My natural nails were only slightly shorter than my reference image, but I wanted to trust their expertise. I was wrong. I chose the shorter extension length and it ended up being the same length of my natural nail before the tech cut them, so the extensions added nothing and I unnecessarily had my nails cut. Second, the application quality doesn't match the price. There are ill-fitting corners throughout. Rather than sizing up to an extension that fit my nail bed, the tech filed down my side walls to force the smaller one to fit, which hurt. One extension on my index finger is visibly crooked. I pointed it out and was told it looked straight - looking at it again and in photos, it's clearly off-center. There's also still cured gel on my skin, which is a contact dermatitis risk. Third, the pricing was not transparent. I paid $115 for a Gel-X removal and Gel-X manicure. The pricing on the website and at check-in is confusing, and when I showed my inspiration photo up front, no one quoted me. The tech told me the price, $155, only after she had already started the design. I got it down to $115 by dropping the star flakes, which were $40 on their own. I want to pay techs fairly for their work, but $40 for star flakes isn't worth it. To be fair, there were genuine positives. I called to let them know I was running 10 minutes late and the staff were completely understanding about it. And when I asked for a swirl cat eye design, my tech told me upfront that it was above her skill level rather than overpromising. She still gave it a shot, and I really appreciated that honesty. Overall, I can't recommend this place. The quality of work and service don't match the price, and what frustrates me more is that the staff didn't listen to my questions and were quick to shut me down instead of working with me. Given the reviews here, I'll assume this isn't the standard, and that it's fixable.

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I have been a client of Stephanie's for 15 years, ever since she owned Nail Salon she she nails spa…read moreon West Portal Avenue. Since COVID, she has transitioned to a mobile business, and it has been such a wonderful convenience to have her come to my home to do my nails and hair removal. Because I have a disability, having someone come to my home makes such a difference. Stephanie is not only a talented esthetician and a true professional, but she is also incredibly kind, caring, helpful, and thoughtful. I feel very lucky to have met Stephanie and to have had her in my life for so many years. I truly appreciate everything she does and highly recommend her services. She is a sweetheart and someone I am very grateful to know.

I've had a number of nail technicians in my 60 plus years..I go way back to acrylics in the 70's…read more..couldn't miss my weekly manicure..still can't but now it's a gel mani plus classic pedi and when I fell and couldn't walk after doing some damage on my leg..heard of Stephanie's SheShe mobile salon..and the stars were aligned and we secured an appt within a few days..she's everything..very personable..brings all the equipment..I happened to have the gels. Otherwise she would have probably had those too. in 2 hours both my hands and toes were beautifully done and I took her card for the next time..when I tell you she's a 10..she's a 10 in this world.Try her for yourself..you will not be disappointed..

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The Sixth House has been a spot I've been wanting to go to for a while & have followed them on…read moretheir socials for quite some time. I love their values & fair pricing for russian manicures. I made an appointment for the holidays and they did have a deal going on which was fantastic. I was going for a cranberry cat eye look & it was my first time ever doing a cat eye so I do not know how they usually are done. I spoke to the nail tech, she was sweet and helpful but my issue and why I would dock half a star if I could, was I left with a totally different color because she said she had to do a black base for the cat eye look. I wish I had done more individual research because that wasn't the case at all. I still did leave happy with my nails considering we tested a bunch of different glittery shades. But, I am still confused till this day why she said it must be a black base. I would recommend anyone coming here but if you aren't sure like me about a new look, find a video or do thorough research just incase your nail tech isn't either. But, overall, amazing staff and accommodations + $155 for russian manicure is unheard of.

I first discovered The Sixth House from a creator on Tik Tok. They did mention that these nail…read moretechs used to work together at a well known Russian manicure place in the city which piqued my interest. The facility is nice and clean, with several colors to choose from. If you have a design in mind, just show it to them and they can accommodate! This is my second time coming here because I loved my first set from them. Yahoska is very meticulous and detail oriented. She makes sure that the design is what you want and everything is OK. When they didn't have light blue cateye, the nail techs spoke to each other to come up with a plan to decide to do light blue nail polish with silver cateye on top. It was nice to see the collaboration :) I'll be coming back!

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Sunset Nails - A Month-Long Nail Survival Story…read more They're so good that you don't even have to come back as often - assuming you don't do a lot of sports! I came to Sunset Nails about a month ago, and somehow my nails lasted me the entire month. That's some seriously impressive staying power. Service was eggsellent! The vibes were fantastic, and overall, I had a great experience. If you're looking for nails that can actually survive the test of time, I highly recommend giving them a try. Highly recommend, with my utmost respectful regards! Sunset Nails 一次可以撐一整個月的美甲體驗 他們的美甲真的太厲害了,厲害到你甚至不需要那麼常回來前提是你平常沒有做太多運動! 我大約一個月前來 Sunset Nails 做美甲,沒想到指甲居然整整撐了一個月。這個持久度真的讓我印象深刻! 服務真的是 「蛋」讚! 整體氛圍也非常棒,讓我度過了一次非常愉快的美甲體驗。 如果你正在尋找持久度夠強、可以經得起時間考驗的美甲店,我非常推薦來試試看。 謹以我最誠摯、最尊敬的敬意,強烈推薦!

This place seems to have turned around 100% since the new owner took over according to past…read morereviews. The new owner Kang was incredibly affable and made conversation with us, plus they have loyalty cards so if you go 10 times, you get a free manicure. APPOINTMENTS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED. Because they are so detail-oriented and have 1:1 customer service, you may wait over an hour if you're a walk-in, like the lady who was in the shop while my friend and I were getting our nails done. Also, budget time to get your nails done. My friend and I were at the salon for 3.5 hours because there was only one employee (Y) doing our nails. She did my pedi and both me and my friends' manis. This wasn't a problem and the vibe of the salon is super quiet and nice, and we didn't have anything else to do. But I can see this being a problem to somebody who has other things to do. This was the best manicure I've ever had. Y did an amazing job and truly cared about giving me what I asked for. Kang also gave me a really nice foot and calf massage that was included. Plus, the pricing was really not bad. $180 for a pedicure (with chrome), builder gel with 3D accents and French tip, this would all be $250 at another salon for worse quality. I felt like I got professional nail tech detail and quality for half the price. I will definitely be going back.

The Nail Executive - careercounseling - Updated October 2026

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