My girl Emily is soooooooooo fun and talented!!! It was my first time doing builder gel and she made the appointment so easy and so much fun. She truly knows her craft. I have yet to explore her creativity in designs so stay tuned for my updated review next time! I did my favorite color of course with builder gel and the cost is just as if I went to a normal salon with lots of over-stimulants, at least here it's one on one at a time customer based and I love that. We laughed the whole time the vibe was vibing for sure and I felt very confident with my new set leaving her store front and have gotten so many compliments on how well she perfected the cuticle clean up and left me with no knicks AT ALL. I can't wait to see her in 2 weeks with more ideas on designs! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Almond shape builder gel - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

8 months and stillllllll coming back to see Emily every 2 weeks! Quality, cleanliness and her bubbly personality are still there! She is still on point with her work and it's always fun to see how proud she is after. Her work speaks for itself and if you're ever not sure what color but want something fun my go to is OPI bubble bath with a white chrome or with a design. read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I had such a wonderful experience here at Unique Nails. Her shop is very clean and intimate. Emily the owner is very accommodating, welcoming and she takes her time when doing your nails. She does not make you feel rushed in any way. I have been a loyal customer to Emily for 10+ years and I will not go to anyone else. I travel from Hollister because I don't let anyone else touch my nails. Emily is amazing!! I highly recommend coming to see her for your mani and pedi needs!! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Love Emily and the way she does my nails. Doesn't push my cuticles to deep and she's an artist at doing nails. Perfection with gel maincures and really listens to what the client wants. I got so many compliments! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Found my new go-to manicurist! I was a little apprehensive when I got there, as her studio is located inside an enclosed complex where each business has their own space. It was truly a unique set up! I've never had a manicure experience that was so intimate, so I was a little nervous having to make awkward small talk but I quickly fell into a comfortable, easy, fun, engaging and effortless conversation with Emily. She is a genuinely good person, and I felt an instant connection with her. Her space is clean, nicely decorated, and she somehow fit everything perfectly in there. She did such an amazing job cleaning up my cuticles, getting the perfect shape (which I have never gotten anywhere else), and totally aced the vibe I was looking for-sheer, minimalistic, clean, simple nails. There is something to be said about the pleasure of indulging in a luxury such as a manicure. I felt like a million bucks walking out of there, and I can't wait to come back! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had such a wonderful experience here! The salon is incredibly clean, modern, and relaxing. I got some acrylic tips and powder set done here, and received so many compliments! Emily was super warm, professional, and did an amazing job with my nails. I will definitely be back once I find the time! Highly recommended. read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Powder set with design - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Really enjoyed chatting with the nail tech - who was able to give me a clear estimation of what to expect. Look forward to going back.

I booked an appointment with Emily after reading her Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did. I hadn't had my nails done in years because of bad past experiences and I was also dealing with painful ingrown toenails on both big toes. Emily immediately put me at ease and took such great care of my toenails. The relief I felt afterward was incredible. She really takes her time and never made me feel rushed, which was very important to me. She's incredibly sweet, easy to talk to, and makes you feel completely comfortable. You can truly tell she loves what she does and cares about her clients. Her little studio is super cute, very clean, and has such a chill, relaxing vibe. I absolutely love my nails, and her massages feel amazing. Emily has definitely gained a loyal customer, and I'd highly recommend stopping your search and booking an appointment with her! Thank you, Emily! read more

I was in need of fixing up my claws for Halloween and since my go to is on maternity leave; I headed to Yelp and found Emily. I texted her and she was able to schedule me in the following day which was amazing that she had a 4pm Saturday slot open. I sent her a few inspo the night before so when I got there she was ready to work on my overgrown claws. I had accidentally cut myself the night before and she took great care to work around the injury. She was very meticulous with her work which I appreciated. 10/10 for care and service read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Witchy nails in time for Halloween ‍ - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Highly recommend coming here and getting your nails done from Emily. She's super sweet and easy going, thorough, and pays attention to detail. I got my builder gel nails removed and Emily recommended getting gel builder nails as they're less thicker and keep your real nails healthy. We had a nice conversation and it passed the time while she was doing my nails. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Gel builder nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Emily did such a beautiful job on my nails! I requested to keep my nails short, but enough to reshape as square with round edges. At first, I was afraid my nails were too short to reshape and I told her I'm okay with having nail tips too, she carefully observed and suggested my natural nails are healthy and a simple gel polish will achieve the look I want. She delivered! And I'm so glad to agree with her suggestion! She carefully takes her time to perfect each nail and is so professionally skillful at what she does. I absolutely love my nails! I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her too, she is so cute and funny! We laughed a lot about anything and everything! I finally found my go to nail artist! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Beautiful and clean! Natural nails, square with round edges, gel polish - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Great experience! Zen vibes, great color options, thorough and clean. Emily is naturally talented. So happy with my pedicure. Will def be back! read more

I decided to try a new salon since I was in the area, and I'm so happy I found Emily! She is located in suite 404 and everything is very clean and new. I usually get builder gel on natural nails, and she did such a detailed and clean job! I am so happy with her work, and her prices are pretty reasonable too. For the price and quality of her work, I am so glad I found Emily and I will definitely be paying her more visits in the future! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Cateye with builder gel on natural nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Emily is the sweetest , small private shop located in my studios . Her work is stellar. She made sure cuticles are fully cleaned and provided great service . Highly recommend . I got the basic French nails and a gel pedicure . read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Basic French nail and gel pedi - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I started going to Emily last summer and was so glad that I found her in the Aborn/Silver Creek May Salon Suites. Emily who I fondly call "Em" does manicures and pedicures. Because it's just her in the suite, it's very relaxing and she totally takes her time with you. She's very kind and will aak you what you want to achieve in your mani or pedi. I've gotten both services done by her and I love her style of working and treatments. I feel that her prices are decent and you can pay cash or via a cash application like (Cash App or Zelle) which helps a lot of out when we forget to make a trip to the bank. I must also mention that there is a lot of parking and several nearby businesses for one to multitask before or after an appointment. The shop is located near the freeway and major roads for easy access. Give Emily a try...I don't think you'll be disappointed at all. If you feel any type of disappointment, just tell her and she'll do her best to make things right. read more

Emily is seriously the best nail tech I've gone to! She's so friendly and kind, I love talking to her. Her studio is clean and cozy. Her work is extremely detail-oriented and neat! Plus she responds super fast! read more

Amazing service! I got a pedicure and acrylic full set on different days. Communication was impeccable. Emily is the best, highly recommend!

Emily is the best! I came in with two broken nails and she fixed them and shaped my nails so well. I work with my hands and wear latex gloves every day, but after 3 weeks there has been no lifting or chipping at all! Her studio is so cute and relaxing and Emily is so sweet. 10/10 experience! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - cat eye glass nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Emily is amazing! She cares about her customers and is so personable! The best manicure every time!

Come and get one of the best manicures and pedicures in the Bay Area from a truly great nail technician. Ms. Emily has opened a new location, which is very quaint and private. Her new massage chair melts away all those kinks and is simply relaxing. Come and enjoy read more

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Quality, customer service, got exactly what I wanted. A wonderful experience! The vibe is very welcoming. Very relaxing and therapeutic.

Emily is the BEST! She has been doing my Nails for over a year now. She has been taking care of my nails. When I first came in I had short nails and they were weak. Emily has helped me grow my nails and now I only color my nails without having acrylic nails. Emily takes her time & is very neat about her work. 10/10 I definitely recommend her. Emily also is great with pedicures. She always makes sure I am satisfied with shape & color. Her salon is so relaxing and the atmosphere gives absolute comfort. read more

Emily is so friendly and she is talented with a steady hand. I appreciate that she puts in great time and effort to making your nails look the way you want it. I took a couple of stars off due to the quality of the gel and builder gel that she uses. She did a French builder gel fill on my nails and I was obsessed with how beautiful my manicure turned out. However, the brand that she uses for the builder gel is low quality. How I know this? It's because I have purchased the same brand that she uses at DTK Nails Supply in downtown San Jose that costs between $5-$13 per bottle. Due to the subpar quality gel and builder gel, it started lifting around the cuticle area. My nails are less than a week old. I paid $85 for the manicure which is pretty steep for low quality materials. I would love to return to her business, but until she uses higher quality brands, I won't be returning. Her work is really impressive and I am sad that it didn't work out for me. read more

Beautifully done by the best! Love all of the services offered and of course the clean, professional and quiet vibe. read more

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Jenny is the person you need to see if you need a new nail tech! She is so sweet and does an amazing job. She can practically do any design, and takes her time to make sure it comes out perfect! Been seeing her for years and she never disappoints read more

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I think I found my nail girl! I don't get my nails done often but Emily is very sweet and bubbly. She has good suggestions bc I am so indecisive. Always checked in with me to see how I was doing. Easy to text and make an appt! It was relaxing and nice to just be the only one in her salon. I'll definitely be going back to her again :) read more

Emily did a great job with my nails. I got a gel nails done with a pattern. She listened to my requirements. She took time making sure the pattern was same on both hands and also came up with creative pattern suggestions. I definitely recommend this place. read more

very frustrating first nice listen when i told her 3 nails looks terrible it was acrílic then w make me go for nothing she told me Emelin don't come back here no more look other place yelling like very Rude i don't recommend this place cuticle no good read more

Absolutely loved my experience here! The last time I stepped foot into a nail salon was 2015 because... kids, so you know my nails needed some TLC Emily was so sweet, kind, and professional. She took great care in her work and made me feel completely at ease. Highly recommend! I will definitely be back! read more

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Emily is absolutely amazing. She made the whole experience, calm and relaxing. She also did such an amazing job on my nails the shape and color are exactly how I wanted it. Our conversation's were very engaging and she had me laughing the whole time. read more

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i got my nails done by jenny and loved it after a friend recommended her! it was very clean, had good music, and was overall a great experience. jenny is really sweet and fun to talk to. she also pays very good attention to detail so i was very happy with the finished outcome! definitely coming back here again :) read more

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Emily did a good job and was detail oriented in both nail and cuticle care. While the nails were cute and she was kind, they weren't exactly what I asked for. I was very clear about what I wanted prior and during the appointment with pictures shown, but she added chrome on both without my request, and was going to charge me $20 extra. I have never had chrome add-on before, therefore I didn't know what she added during the finishing coat. She also touched and used her phone frequently during the appointment, which didn't feel very hygienic. I also noticed that my credit card was charged more than the amount I paid in person. read more

For all the short nail girlies! Emily provides everything you can ask for in a visit! She listens to your wants without pushing and trying to upsell you more services, she will give her suggestions according to your lifestyle! Working in the Healthcare field , I'm constantly washing my hands, and her gel mani lasts through all of it! I never thought being in a one on one setting would be such a great fit for me, and I never have felt rushed or misunderstood while being with Emily! Emily adapts to your personality for the day and on the days when I've had an early work start day and overstimulated from work, she eases me into relaxation by playing some lofi music and just zoning in on her work allowing me to decompress without having to keep up a convo if needed. She's also a great conversationalist for those who do desire an interesting convo! Emily's salon is clean, cute and a relaxing environment, she works well with trying to fit into your schedule and having available appointments for you! Side note, she gives the most amazing post mani massages, guarantee it's the cherry on top after a great service! Emily is such a great find after searching for a good fit for short nails mani's! Definitely recommend trying her, you won't regret it! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Gel mani with my plant making a guest appearance! I am more comfortable with short nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my first time coming to Emily, and I can say with full confidence she has me as a client for life now! Emily was so precise and took her time with the car of my nails, I am so glad I found her read more

Visiting JP's VIP with Emily is a great experience because she's sweet, funny, and very caring of your nails. Highly recommend! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

I was completely impressed with Emily's professionalism and customer service skills. The ambiance here is always inviting and very comfortable. Emily is not only friendly but also highly skilled. Definetely, she is the best! read more

Emily is the best manicurist I've ever been to, and I've been coming to her for years. She moved to this new location which is less convenient for me, but absolutely worth the drive! I've tried all the nail salons in my area that have more than 4 star ratings, and Emily is by far the best. She's very gentle but thorough, and the gel always lasts a minimum of 2 weeks for me. When I can't make it in to change, they'll last 3 weeks without chipping, and 4 weeks with minor chips. Incredible! read more

Unique Nails & Massage - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Emily is the best, she is very kind and good at her job. Last time I got a French manicure she was very patient and detailed with her work, I loved the set and it lasted me more than four weeks! read more

I got acrylics and a pedicure and Emily was amazing!! No feeling rushed or not appreciated. Emily was so comforting and easy to talk to. 10/10 recommending her to everyone I know! read more

Emily is a gem--wholesome, down-to-earth, and incredibly skilled. My gel pedicure is flawless, and she made the whole experience feel warm and easy. Her attention to detail and genuine vibe made all the difference. Highly recommend! read more