One year later and I still love this place! You get a lot of bang for your buck and their gels last a long, long time. I've tried so many places in Oakland; I'll never go anywhere else! Original review: So friendly and such perfectionists! I came in with a very specific design and they made it even prettier than I imaThis was my first time here; I'll for sure be back! Thank you so much!! read more

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Just had a gel manicure + pedicure and it was lovely! I came in with a reference photo for my nails and they did an amazing job. Came with a relaxing massage on the feet and shoulders. So relaxing! Loved how everything turned out. read more

Thornhill Salon - Matched my reference photo perfectly! - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

They would not make an appointment when I called for my elderly father because they said his nails are thick but they have never seen him and I told them he has gotten pedicures recently at my nail salon no problem but i wanted him to try there because it close to his house. Total age discrimination. Boycott. read more

The best holiday gel nail art! Love their service and attention to detail. True artists read more

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100% echo an earlier review that said the nail techs do an excellent job but unable to take constructive feedback and then refuse to take you in again (under various pretences / excuses) regardless of how much you compliment their work or tip well. I've been a customer for many years (always tipped well) and on a last visit back in early February 2024 kindly pointed out that one nail was shaped differently from the rest. To this, Angel got very defensive and even suggested I do my nails myself! Now when I called to make an appointment, they said "Oh, I remember you. Angel no longer does acrylic. It's gel only." Unbelievable! How petty can they be. Business must be good since they can turn customers away like that! read more

After trying to get a walk-in appointment at several places on a Saturday, I called Thornhill Salon and was able to get in right away for a gel manicure. The salon is intimate and clean and is located on Thornhill Drive on a row of small shops and stores. Tu did my nails and she did an amazing job. She took her time and was extremely meticulous. Tu was warm and friendly. She also gave me an amazing shoulder and arm massage which almost put me to sleep. I like how they use the plastic clamps instead of the aluminum foil and the tools Tu used looked clean. The sample colors are in two folders and they have a nice selection. They also do beautiful nail art for an extra charge. I didn't feel rushed out which I appreciated as I can feel that way at some places. I would have given this 5 stars but the gel manicure is higher than most places I go to however the massage is a nice addition. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Came here today for the first time and I am very pleased with the outcome of my nails. I called a little before 10 and asked if they had any appointments for dip removal and a gel manicure. They were able to accommodate me at 10:30 and did an amazing job with my gel mani. I will definitely be back to get my nails done there again! read more

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They do such a good job here. Came for a gel manicure and a pedicure. I love how my nails came out. They did such a good job, the gel was thin on my nails. Some salons make the gel real thick. I'm going on week two and they still look fantastic. My pedicure was also great. The salon is clean, and their prices are really reasonable. I am so happy to have found this place, and will definitely make it my regular spot. The two ladies doing my nails were friendly, and I enjoyed chatting with them. This is definitely one of those places I want to keep secret for myself, but they deserve all the good reviews. Looking forward to coming back. read more

I have been here a few times and they do a good job with gel manicures and nail art. Awesome Halloween nails!!!!! Ask for a spider! I like that they always have cooking competition tv on. read more

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Service was amazing and the quality was also just as good. I think the pricing is very affordable compared to other salons. I got an Ombré gel manicure for a total of $65 (before I tipped) - which I didn't think was bad at all. The staff were super friendly and my nail artist even gave me a shoulder massage while my nails were drying. Definitely recommend this salon for affordable and quality service. I will say that parking can be scarce although there is a small parking lot.. I personally didn't have trouble but throwing it out there. read more

The 2 ladies that work there are very professional. The quality of their work is excellent.

I was very rushed, they did not fully remove the nail polish I had on previously so it was visible underneath my new color. Didn't clean my nails. Basically just got them wet and threw on polish. Way over priced for their quality of work. Definitely not going back. read more

These women are so nice. I bring my daughters in for a mani/pedi and they are so patient and truly love kids.

Came back here for a mani & pedi with my sister and mom. We made appointments so we were attended to right away. I wanted gel french tips and there were so many fun colors that I wanted to try that it took me a while to decide. I picked a pink sparkly one and luckily my manicurist suggested to put a colored layer on the bottom so that the sparkles showed more. Nice to know that she was willing to take the time to put the extra coat on! I love that this place does only gel nails and not acrylic because its so quiet and fume-free! Really relaxing. First time to get my pedi here and it was very enjoyable! They scrubbed and massage my foot and calves. They took their time trimming my cuticles, my toes were so pretty afterwards!! While I was waiting for my toes to dry my calves were being massaged by the massage chairs they had. I also like how their tubs for soaking the feet were removable ones so that they can be removed for cleaning. I want to clarify from my last review that they definitely autoclave their tools, you can see their tools being autoclaved in plain sight! I kept my little filers and scrubbers! Yipiee! =) There was a lady next to me that had her whole set of gel nails done and decided she didn't like the color and they re-did it for her without any complaints! O.O You get a stamp for every $15 you spend, after 10 stamps you get a discount for your next visit...I think it was a free manicure but I forgot. Walk-ins are welcome as long as they can accommodate you, I saw a lady walk in and just ask for a same day appointment. I definitely would recommend this place...and would come back more often since Summer's just around the corner! Very friendly and awesome service!! read more

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This place is out of the way for me but well worth it. It has become my go-to for nails, and I do not book anywhere else. I've never been dissatisfied with the service or end results and am glad COVID hasn't shut them down! read more

ahh there is no place like home...... I have been patiently waiting for Catherine to open a new nail salon, and finally that day has come! The spa chairs are amazing, and the atmosphere is extremely relaxing. I tried the Gelish manicure and I am happy with the outcome, my nails are so cute and I feel confident my nail color will stay vibrant and chip free! I am happy to say that I have found a nail salon that I can call "home". read more

I am so confused by my recent call with them. I called to inquire about pricing for services and also whether they can perform services on children and the person that was on the phone with me said "we do not take new customers." ??? I guess they must be doing so well they don't need new business?? read more

The funny thing is that this nail shop and the salon techs work are to my high standards, which are very high. But they are lacking in integrity and the ability to take constructive criticism. However, no matter how much I compliment them lately, they recently refused to service me with passive-aggressive behavior after I provided constructive criticism about how my nail was repaired. They did an excellent job correcting the problem, and each time I pay, I tip them. Several weeks after that appt, when I provided constructive feedback, I called and tried to make an appt. At first, one of the nail techs said yes, and then I heard this scrambling and whispering, and suddenly she switched to saying there were no appointments that day, and they were busy all week. Something seemed odd, so I had my sister call from her phone, and she got an appointment. I showed up for the appointment, and Angel and her sister looked surprised to see me. I said that I had an appt with Angel at 12:30, and the other sister said to me, "You were not happy with your nail last time" I said that I was pleased with the job they did, and that Is why I returned. They did my nails and did a good job. I paid them and gave them a tip. Well, this morning, two weeks later, I tried to make an appointment, and they did the same run around to me, but when my neighbor called to get an appointment, she got one right away. My neighbor is white, and I am Black. I have always been friendly and respectful and always tip. So now I'm wondering if I'm being discriminated against. This is a shameful way to treat a good customer. I have recommended this salon to many folks, but now it is an integrity issue. Luckily the bay area has no shortage of great nail tech. read more

I love this place! Run and owned by two sisters who put so much thought and attention into what they do. They are so sweet, friendly and efficient. I've been there 3 or 4 times, never had to wait and been out of there in 30-45 mins tops for mani/pedi. I feel so take care of and pampered! read more

Not coming back. Charged me twice. I went in just to get my acrylics taken off whch costs $10 but my nails were too weak to get a manicure so she charged me $16 to come in after a couple weeks. But when I went in, they charged me again as if it was a second manicure. I think that's overcharging. If I had known they were going to charge again I would not have come back. I'm not coming back but if I were I'd ask for a special note or something saying I already prepaid. read more

Got there at 4 for an appointment and the person said I should come earlier in the day bc it's better for them and made it seem like I was an inconvenience, even though they close at 6:30. I told her I have work and can't come in earlier than 4 so I asked if I should come in on the weekend instead and she said not to come on the weekends because they're busy. When am I supposed to come then? I just got a full set acrylic and she charged me $90, and she didn't even use gel powder, just clear acrylic powder and nail polish. There's no reason that a full set should be $90 unless there's nail art or something special about them, they're extremely basic. read more

Cathy and her colleagues are fabulous. I love how this salon does not intoxicate you with fumes of acrylic nails and such. I can breathe easily and relax in the pedicure chair. I also have this one funky toe and came out with 10 normal looking toenails..thanks!! read more

I loved the gel manicure I got from Thornhill Salon! I asked for a marble design and she did a great job my nails were in bad shape from wearing my press on set and picking at them so she took good care of them and got them healthy and looking their best! read more

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My daughter and I are so happy to find this fantastic Salon. We loved how friendly, quick and gentle the technicians were. I also found the environment very relaxing. They have a beautiful place and we'll definitely be back! read more

I absolutely love Thornhill salon. Thou and Angel are incredible nail technicians and people. read more

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The mani-pedi came out very well. The service was amazing, even though I came in with no appointment. The two people working on my nails were super nice and it was fun to chat with them! I don't do yelp reviews often but I just had to for this place. It was a great experience, 10/10 would recommend! read more

Thu and Angel are so sweet. I got to my appt late because of a mtg that was running over for work and they accommodated. They went above and beyond during this Covid period to really make me feel pampered which is something that I desperately needed. I walked out of there feeling like I made new friends because they were sweethearts. Definitely check them out. You won't be sorry! read more

Beautiful nails. Temperature check upon arrival and lots of PPE to keep everyone safe. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend! read more

Thornhill Salon - Gel nail manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been going here the past few months and I LOVE how my nails have turned out each and every single time! They pay attention to detail and make awesome designs!! I am not a big fan of a pedicure without the big fancy spa chair so unfortunately they do lose a star for that. Otherwise, I love going there for my nails. I get the acrylic gel nails and they last for at least 4 weeks. I don't mind paying a little more here for the good quality. read more

Thornhill Salon - Beautiful designs!!!!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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I just got my mani & pedi at Thornhill Salon. One word AM-AZ-ING! As a Spa Director at high end hotels, I had many and I always look for immaculate cleanness. They passed all my tests, outstanding skills, sterilizing equipment, everything open in front of you, massaging chairs, great customer service with under-priced treatment and parking in front. Not to be missed! read more

I love coming here! I came in the other day wanting to fill and replace some acrylics and told them to surprise me with some spooky nails. They did an amazing job I am beyond blown away by the talent and detail. They are the kindest people I know and have become like family. read more

~SIGH~ I really did not want to write this review because I wanted to keep my little 'secret'. The secret is that this place is AWESOME. It really is. I have been to so many nail salons in my lifetime and I can say with confidence that it is tricky business trying to find a trustworthy nail salon that does great work at reasonable prices. They are out there, you just have to find them! The PROS: - Thornhill Salon is clean, clean, CLEAN! They use tubs of water with liners for soaking your feet instead of those massage chair/spa tubs that have the questionable drains. The instruments are sterilized and what is not sterilized is disposable (and you get to take home the disposable items if you wish). -The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff members are all friendly. The owner works here with the rest of the staff and they all have a passion for beautiful, healthy nails. Every one of them is a pleasure to work with. They keep the conversation with themselves to a minimum and I have never felt unattended to in this salon. They also work hard to get to know their regulars. -They do beautiful work on nails. In experiences elsewhere I sometimes found myself wondering why I paid money to have my nails done because I was sure I could have done a better job myself. Not here. They have always done meticulous work on my nails at this salon. I love leaving with pristine, glistening nails! -Thornhill Salon has many different types of gel polish (Gelish is my favorite) and they are experts at applying and removing it. I absolutely L O V E having a gel manicure that dries before I leave the salon and lasts beautifully for two to three weeks. (BTW if you have not tried gel polish yet... you WILL get addicted. It is that great) The CONS: -This is a popular salon so an appointment is recommended. Sometimes I feel that they try too hard to make everyone happy and squeeze people in when in reality they don't have enough time. As someone who has made an appointment days in advance only to have someone rush my mani/pedi and do less than perfect work due to this I am not pleased. -The massage portion at this salon is minimal and fluctuates on how busy the salon is. If it is a very busy day there is almost no massage at all. If it is a slow day you will get a massage though not a great one. The reason I come to this salon is because it is clean and they provide me with gorgeous nails. If I am looking for a relaxing massage I go elsewhere. read more

So sad...looks like there was a recent change of ownership. Unfortunately the new owners aren't being honest about it but pretending as though everything is the same. If anybody knows where Catherine Pham or Omar went please post. I got a pedicure 5 days ago and my toes still hurt. read more

I was here on Saturday for a manicure and lip wax. I now have an infected finger from where the tech nicked me, as well as a large scab on my upper lip where the tech burnt me with the hot wax. Avoid. read more

Came in today (Saturday) at 10:14 am. They open at 10 am & there is one customer & 3 women working. Its a cute little place. Small parking lot in front with a few stores close by. A coffee house next door & 7 Eleven across the street. There are 2 manicure tables, 5 human touch pedicure chairs, 1 couch, 1 small room for waxing, a LCD tv & music playing. I am greeted right away & i say i want a mani/pedi so the lady looks at her appt book & she says ok go ahead & pick a color. They have plenty of choice Opi colors to choose from. Some new colors too. I got my pedi done first while the other 2 ladies worked on the first customer. I got a scrub on my feet which was nice. Then the other lady worked on my hands. The mani & pedi cost $35 read more

Had to check this place out since it had rave reviews. Definitely worth it! They took the time to give me an awesome pedicure. I wasn't rushed at all. After my pedi they worked on my mani. They didnt do them all at once which I dont particularly like only because I like to read my magazine and just relax while my feet are being worked on, not having to have my hands tied up was awesome. Another bonus was the shellac mani lasted while on my vacation in the Bahamas!! read more

This place is great. I rarely ever get my nails done. After my visit to Thornhill for the holidays, I am def coming back. She took care of my little girl who wants Hello Kitty on her fingers and toes. She is really nice and so are the other girls. It's a nice place and Cathy is great! I would recommend her to all my friends! read more

Pretty awesome nail place, not that I have been to many. Current special of $30 pedi/mani is a bargain considering the whole thing take 1+ hr, and they even give you a quick foot scrub. I would go back when I needed to pretty up my feet! read more

I just discovered Catherine and her nail salon and am so happy to have found her! She is the best manicurist! I've tried EVERYONE and finally feel like I've found my salon of choice. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the prices are so affordable for the quality of service that you receive. The salon is clean, has great massaging chairs and the most amazing assortment of OPI polish colors. I am a new Gelish fan and they are well-stocked on their assortment of colors too. I can tell Catherine is a veteran who knows her stuff. She told me about how she has researched and tested out other shellac or gel polish products and endorses Gelish as the best out there. She even tried other brands to enhance her color assortment but they just don't compare. Catherine is meticulous with her manicure and I appreciate her attention to detail with my nails. Try this nail salon and try the Gelish manicure- you will be hooked on both! read more

I came here on 3/30, for an emergency fix because my thumb nail got caught on my car door and it ripped into my skin. To avoid it ripping anymore, I asked Catherine if I could come in and she made extra effort to fit me in even though she already has other appointments coming in at the same time. Luckily, I got off work early and decided to head over and she fixed it good as new. She just said "see you soon" and didn't charge me for the service. Now, I love when people do a good job, but as a complimentary service, that is definitely going above and beyond. I was here two weeks ago and Catherine's sister-in-law actually gave me the gelish manicure and it still looks great so I didn't plan on coming back until next week, which is my usual every three weeks service. But I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who's never heard of great service!! However, I returned for a pedi/mani on Saturday, 4/2 and Vivian didn't do a very good job on my mani. She didn't actually dry each coat of the gel so it was too thick by the time she put my hands in the UV lamp to dry. I prefer the natural look so I'll have to specifically ask for Catherine or her sister-in-law to do it just the way I like it. read more