Was looking for a salon in the area, saw this one was close by. I called for a same-day appointment, and the owner picked up right away--she was very friendly! She did my gel manicure, and Vicky took care of my gel pedicure. Both were incredibly professional and friendly, making the experience even better. We had great conversations while they worked, which made the time fly by. Excellent service all around. read more

Valentine Nails - Gel mani "bubble bath" requested 2 coats - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Love love Ann's work, I've been her customer for years now and everyone complements my nails every time I got a new style, great service!!! Very nice and relaxing place. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I got my nails done a week ago and got gel x and in less than 5 days all of them fell off, and didn't stay at all. The lady who did my nails pushed the nail so far into my cuticle that it started to swell a day later and when the nail fell off I saw that it was becuase my cuticle was bleeding, because she pushed it so far in. DONT recommend read more

I was recommended to come to Ana by a co worker after I told her that my last experience for my wedding nails a little over a year were a disappointment and I have been looking for a place I can trust again. Ana is very nice, personable and makes you feel relaxed and welcome. Reasonable pricing, can't wait to go back for a pedicure and my fill! I was very happy with my results. read more

Wonderful work and my favorite neighborhood salon. Always accommodating and friendly. L read more

Valentine Nails - Gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I showed a picture of what my daughter wanted and the lady gave me a price. The nails had rhinestones,When it got to putting the rhinestones the lady said she didn't have the color, why didn't she tell us from the beginning that she didn't have any in color red when we asked for the estimate.The nails look nothing close to what my daughter had asked for. Another thing she was in a rush and was giving attitude.The lady cut my daughters finger really bad. I am never planning to come back to this place ever again, really bad service. DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Valentine Nails - The nails that were wanted - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Annie, the owner, told me she was too busy to keep taking appointments from me & told me to go to someone else. Isn't that the whole purpose of your business? Sure, I would be glad to not give you business. I should have stopped going before that anyways for the amount of times she cut me. read more

This place is horrible I will never return I had a 3:30 appointment I had to wait 30 minutes to get my nails done I asked for a specific design the lady said she could do it took her over 2 hours I can honestly say I have never been more disappointed. Not to mention one of the workers was eating right next to me she finished eating and processed to floss her teeth right in front of my face. When I asked for my money back the lady said she would have to remove the nails before she gave me my money back. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Valentine Nails - What I got - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been to a lot of nail salons and Valentine Nails is one of the best! Anna was very kind and attentive to what I wanted. She made sure I was happy with the shape of my nails and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. Being a busy mom, my "me" time is very limited and able to get in and out without having to wait around was much appreciated! I plan on going again!! read more

If you want to end up with cut up toes this is the place for you! Not sure who did my pedicure, but boy was she rough. Not only did she draw blood on two occasions, but she didn't bother cleaning up the polish around the nails. read more

I have been going to Valentine nails for a long time. They always do a beautiful job, I'm very happy with Annie's service. She is very professional. read more

Valentine Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

Very nice staff, accommodating and friendly. Cheep prices and lots of options. very nice massages. read more

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I love Annie and the staff at Valentine Nails-My nails and toes always look fabulous!! I have been going to Annie for 10 years. I followed her from RWC to San Mateo - even though it is a good 60 miles from my house. She is amazing! My nails are always incredible and last forever. I used to go every 2 weeks to see her, but since she (and I) moved I dont have the time to make the drive so I go every 3-4 weeks and my nails STILL look amazing at 3-4 weeks! Seriously I get compliments on my nails even when they are grown out and I feel self conscious about them. If you want fabulous nails and toes... Go see Annie and tell her my review sent you read more

I had high hopes after lots of good reviews, but when I went in, the procedure seemed very rushed and when the lady was doing my nails, she cut my cuticle multiple times to where it was bleeding and didn't apologize. She then had the audacity to ask for a tip after she was done with my acrylics, shameful. Not worth the 47 dollars I paid. read more

Valentine Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been doing my nails with Annie for months now, love every time! I love how she pays so much attention to all the details, every time that I finish my nails I don't have anything to complain about it. I always get many compliments on my nails. read more

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This place is amazing!!! Annie is the best. Not one time have I had lifting or a broken nail. I am very hard on my nails and this is the only time they last 3 to 4 weeks. I found my nail place. No need to look elsewhere! read more

Considering I have not been here since highschool,It was a 5 then and I still give this place a 5! Sunday morning last min decision to go and get a Mani and pedi. I am so glad my other place was closed and I stopped in at valentine nails. They were great and able to fit me right in! My Mani was more then amazing. She not only massaged my hands but also massaged my back for a good 10 min! I was in heaven! The pedi was one of the best I've had in a long time! She also massaged my legs for a long period! I literally could have fallen asleep! I highly recommend this place! Esp on sunday mornings when they open! There was no rush and everyone was very nice! Hands down one of the best places I've been to in a while! I will definitely be going back! read more

Valentine Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

Awesome job on my shellac nails. Perfect job and no missed spots as I usually complain about. I will definitely be back. Not only because I am often around the corner from there at my boyfriends but also because the amazing job the lady did. I believe her name was Amy. She was super sweet and very sociable and patient with my indecisiveness. Lol I will be back when it's time for a new manicure after the gel grows out! Try it out for yourself if you don't take my word for it. read more

Valentine Nails - I believe her name was Amy who did my shellac nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

First time in today with a walk in for mani/ pedi. The employees were friendly and took the time to give a good experience. My nails were damaged and she went the extra mile to be honest with the best manicure I should do and repaired a weak nail. Would recommend and go back! read more

I've been going to Valentine for years- can't say a bad thing! I even rush on my lunch breaks and am always happy! 8/2016 Updating my review.. Still happy and wanted to post another pic read more

Valentine Nails - Color/mood changing nails FUN FuN! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I have been coming to Valentine Nails for over 3 years now. I have gone to other nail places and my nails never turn out as nice and well done as when I come here. Anne is the best nail tech I have met. She always does my nails just how I want them. She takes her time and if she doesn't like the way something doesn't turns out she will redo it, she likes perfection. I also love love love the way they take care of my feet with their pedicures. They sure are the best. Very professional. Will never change my nail salon. read more

I am in love with this place, very good service, nice people and a wonderful job. I had been doing my nails with them for over 6 years and I love their job. Now they have the newest thing Deep Power Gel and beautiful new colors. I totally recommend this great place!! Good job Valentines nails!! read more

I came in here because I needed a change from my old nail place I use to go to. Annie did my gel fill and she was diligent on how she wanted my nails to look and she took her time. They have so much more to choose from like chrome nails and powder color nails. Mary did my pedicure and she was very good. I will definitely come back here. I do recommend this place. read more

Valentine Nails - Very happy with my nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

Wow I have to say this nail salon is tucked away in the corner, and after 2 previous disappointing nail shop disappointments on the same day Valentine nails took my walk in and did some amazing acryclic nails! Really nice ladies, warm and welcoming. I realized the next day that my nails were way to long to type and do daily stuff, so I came back and they were so kind to cut them short with no problem! That is true customer service! I'm coming back, thanks Valentine nails! read more

I am definitely not coming back to this place. First off, the guy who was doing my nails kept cutting off so much of my cuticles that I kept flinching. It kept happening like at least 5 times that it started bleeding on three nails. Then when he was putting on the final coat, he was mixing the colors from each nail to each nail (I asked for two different colors) that the color isn't pure. There's glitter where there shouldn't be. The lines aren't even. It's bleeding around the nails. There's gel clunked onto my skin. Worst place ever. ------ I got a message from the owner saying that she doesn't have any male employees, asking me which shop I went to. I had to double-check all the store photos on Yelp to make sure I didn't mess up my review. It was definitely this place. If she doesn't have any male employees, then I definitely just got my nails done by someone at her store who isn't even trained to do so! read more

I've been to Valentine Nails twice before the experience that prompted this review, once before and once after renovations and found them to be a good value overall. Nice quality work, clean environment, literally within walking distance for me. Unfortunately, due to last week's pedicure, I ended up having to set a doctor's appointment and am on antibiotics, so I cannot bring myself go back. Unbeknownst to me, I had an ingrown toenail that had been merrily growing under the radar (no pain, swelling, discomfort), but my pedicurist, Lee, must have noticed it, because she started digging for gold. It hurt, but I wasn't paying too much attention, because of what was going on with my manicurist, Vicky (more on that later), but she gave up on whatever she was doing and put my foot back in the water. I don't know if this was due to contaminated tools or contaminated water (bowls are cleaned or lined, but mixing open wounds with foot/leg water isn't a great idea), but in less than 24 hours, my toe was a painful, seeping mess. The ingrown nail was not their fault and I don't blame them for that, but I DO blame them for mangling my toe, introducing infection, and not letting me know there was a problem before they started messing with it. Back to Vicky and my manicure. I wasn't paying attention and she nicked me with the cuticle clippers. No big deal, accidents happen - but she said "look what you made me do" and got huffy. Nails are dried by a single tiny personal fan staged to the right of me, so I was arranged like I was an extra from Thriller most of the time. This posture did not pair well with the impromptu "massage", where she pummeled my back with sharp chops. I told her it was OK, I didn't need this (instead of "For the love of everything, please stop!"), but she got huffy again and stormed off. Regardless of what happened with my pedicure, this made things unpleasant and uncomfortable enough that I would already be reluctant to come back. read more

Valentine Nails - Not the sexy look I was going for, this Holiday season. :( - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

They do a bangin' job for a pedicure. I came in there for some relaxing time and getting my feet pampered. They started off by placing my feet in hot bath water, then the standard steps of getting my toes in check by softening the cuticles, cutting the nails, buffing them, etc. Then they start scrubbing away with a scrub and a massage and then a hot stone...Absolutely loved that so much. After taking care of all the basics, then they paint your toes and they do a lovely job. read more

I had such high hopes for this place after reading the reviews. The atmosphere was very awkward and not very welcoming. I went in to get a mani/pedi. Many color selections and I love their massage chairs. I saw Mary and my sister saw Lucy. We both left very unsatisfied. I found their technique very strange. She didn't let each coat dry before adding another coat. Both technicians left streaks. It was very weird to receive a massage right AFTER she painted my nails. I couldn't relax because I was too focused on keeping my nails away from her clothes. After they finished, they just left cuticle oil all over our feet and hands. So our flip flops are soaked right now lol. Once I got into my car, I noticed my nails were all messed up after the oil. They were perfectly fine before the oil, she even made sure everything was dry. We walked over to the register and we asked for change. She kept giving me two 10s. I asked for 1's, she gave me 5's. Definitely not returning! read more

Valentine Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

Really great first impression. I am super picky about my nails and i was impressed. Annie was super honest and knowledgeable and told me style is best for my nails and also what would look the best. She spent ALOT of time shaping and filing to make each one perfect. I could tell she is perfectionist, which i liked. She did a great job communicating with me and made sure i got exactly what i wanted. The end result was awesome. She did a tip, acrylic, and 2 coats of gel polish on top. She managed to make it look pretty thin, next time i may ask for just one coat of color. All in all, I will be back to see her again, she did a great job! read more

Valentine Nails - full set acrylic and 2 coats of color gel polish and one clear coat love it! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place is so great I almost did not want to write a review. It's a small family owned place, two sisters, often with other family members there to visit or help. When they do your nails, they do them with such care. As if they really are into what they're doing and really want to make sure that all their clients are happy. They also do little extra things too which is really nice. This place is really great. I commute just to get my nails done every two weeks and it's worth it every time. read more

I love it here! The two girls who work here, Tiffany and Trisha are veryyy good at what they do! I always get compliments on my nails. They always have new and exciting styles to show me each time I come. If You are a fan of glitter tips they have LOTS of different colors to choose from. Stop by they give a great mani/pedi! Good prices too! read more

Basic Mani/Pedi costs $30 which includes: trim/file nails, soak, polish and an upper back/neck massage. I don't do gel/acrylic nails, but it seems that a lot of women come here for that. Sometimes they'll lotion/massage your hands and legs and sometimes they don't. It could be due to how busy things are, not quite sure, but consistency would be nice. The ladies here are really sweet and I plan to make this my go-to in SM for getting my nails done. read more

I've recently moved to the area and it was a problem to find a good place to do my nails. I never do manicure or pedicure myself, have tried a couple of times and always cut myself. So it was very important to find the right person and place in the neighborhood. One of my friends recommended me to go to Valentine Nails and I was greatly satisfied with the service. I am very glad I got to know Annie who is very good at what she does! My nails look so amazing and I always enjoy massage while I am having manicure and pedicure done!!! read more

Valentine's is awesome! They truly care about you walking out with perfect nails/toes. I've never been a regular, loyal nail salon customer, but I am now! Not only do they do an amazing job, they are all wonderful women! I occasionly bring my 8 yo for a treat pedicure, and they treat her like family. Annie, the owner, immediately puts on a child friendly show using Netflix. Helen, she does my daughters toes and even gave her earings for her birthday! My daughter loves Helen! They are all super awesome with her. Kim does amazing french gel manicures and Kathy does an amazing, thorough pedicure! These ladies rock and I can't recommend them enough. Don't bother with the nearby pedi mill! My toes chipped in a week and they weren't the least bit concerned with setting me up with a dryer. read more

A friend uses Valentine nails and really liked them. I'm growing my nails and having them manicured every three weeks. I tried to places before I went to Valentine nails. I called Valentine nails at 5:00 on a Saturday, and they said come on in. They were busy, but organized and fast enough to move everyone through. I was greeted right away and seated within a minute. Andy did my manicure. He did a great job! The hand massage was to die for! I would reccomend this salon for a manicure. read more

I was able to walk in without an appointment and get a full acrylic set. There were only 2 girls working and pretty busy, but they worked really hard to accommodate everyone. My nails look nice. The only "negative" thing I would say is that it wasn't the most relaxing experience, but at that moment I got exactly what I wanted. Prices are reasonable. I will definitely go back. read more

Tried this salon based on yelp reviews only. They were great! Did a great job, very clean and reasonable prices. I am extremely picky and have tried many places over the years due to my technicians moving on. This place is great and I highly recommend them! Written and reviewed by Allyson Strauss. read more

I walked in on a Friday evening and they were able to accommodate me and put one person on for my manicure and another for my pedicure which is an amazing time saver, thanks! My pedicure gal was fine, she did her job but I've had a lot better attention to detail. My manicure was sub-par and frustrating to sit through and watch her go over each nail multiple times at a snail's pace. To top it off, she put on the wrong color shade of red than what was initially requested. I couldn't tell since with most polishes and shades of red, they require a second coat and by then, I didn't care to change it up having already sat through 2 hours of what was supposed to be a simple gel manicure. read more

Love this place. Have been going here regularly for over a year now. I first started going here because I lived up the street and it was convienent. Months later I moved to Burlingame and tried a few different places around here, but couldn't find a place I liked. The commute up to San Mateo is well worth it. Unless I tear up my nails at work they always last 3 weeks or more (but I try and change them up every 2 weeks). The whole staff knows me by name, and always offer me hot tea (cold tea on those hot days), and a nice hot (god I don't know what they are called) wrap thing to lay over my shoulders. Free wifi and a nice big screen tv either playing some new released movie or just on whatever tv channel you want to watch. They do get super busy at times so it's usually best to have an appointment (I should take my own advice as I usully just walk in when I have time). read more

Valentine Nails is my go-to spot here in the Peninsula to get my nails done. I feel confident with each person there to do my nails, especially with Anne or Kim. If you're going for a basic manicure, they use this gel-like top coat to help dry the polish faster and makes the mani last much longer than a regular one, this is at no extra charge. After each manicure or pedicure they give you a massage and sometimes a heated neck pillow. They have one T.V. there and they usually play news, Netflix movies, and they're open to suggestions! I definitely recommend Valentine Nails for all your manicure and pedicure needs. I've tried several other nail salons in the Peninsula including; Tranquil Nail Spa in San Mateo, Maite Nail in Burlingame, and Salon Salon in Foster City, and still yet Valentine Nails comes out on top! read more