Van's Nails has always been the absolute best. I've been a client for at least 6-7 years (I took a pause during Covid), and have been happily attending ever since. Nhung is professional, reasonably priced, and produces reliably GREAT work. On top of that, Nhung is so nice, accommodating and fun to talk to. I always enjoy catching up with her when I stop in :) Back when she and Michelle had their shop on Lafayette, it was hard to get an appointment because they were SO booked. Post Covid, they've downsized to a smaller location (not an entire shop) but Nhung remains open and willing to take clients on a slightly reduced schedule. The new place is on De La Cruz and has plenty of parking. If you see the barbershop you're in the right space! Give her a call and come by to see her. She's very communicative and will get back to you right away to see you read more

Spectacular pedicure. Really takes her time and delighted with result. Small shop- so call in advance. She accommodated my schedule and called back after I left a message. Very clean and sanity with QUALITY polishes. My new place! Looking forward to returning. read more

I have been going to Van for years she always does the best job and she's really good at getting me in around my work schedule. She's always so patient and will try different colors for me and I always leave really happy about my nail she always get the shape and color right! My nails always last about 3 to 4 weeks without lifting! Her pedicures are the best I recommend her to friends all the time! read more

Van’s Nails - Coffin nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I'm a regular since past few months and I found my place. Van(owner) is just brilliant at her work and is extremely friendly. She is helpful when I need her to suggest a color that works for my brown skin tone. Until I met Van, I used to spend a lot on gel nails and they used to peel off in a week or 10 days for me. Van was the first one who told me I have oily nail beds and it would be a good idea to try dipping powder. My last manicure lasted me a whole month!!!! I'm so glad I found Van. read more

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YES YES YES!! Found my new nail spot here in the South Bay! Michelle is truly a gem, a diamond in the rough & my new go-to girl! *call first, so they can accommodate you & not rush or have to turn you away *very clean salon, tucked away within a ghetto looking building & a sort-of steel bullet proof door LOL *street parking & a small private parking lot in the back *Shellac Mani: $20, Pedicure: $17 *they take card: very easy to leave tip too!! That's appreciated! Michelle was so genuine & gave me good advice on how to grow out my nails & keep them healthy. Came in on a Wednesday afternoon & she took her time on me & I never felt that she rushed. She's so gentle too!!! I didn't even squirm during my pedicure; in normally so ticklish that I'm literally jumping out of my chair. All in all, so excited to have found this salon. I started a stamp card & will be back to see Michelle every time :) read more

Van’s Nails - $20 shellac mani by Michelle :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

update! if you want chrome/foil designs definitely come here! i keep coming back here because the people are so nice and my nails always turn out amazing! + van's has all sorts of chrome powders, foils, foil tape, etc. and she is so detail-oriented that the designs i ask for come out so pretty! + she also makes great recommendations which is great since i'm very indecisive lol + i will definitely keep coming back to try out new designs that van's has to offer!!! read more

Van’s Nails - i love this design so much!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This place is located in a small 3-store strip mall on Lafayette between Reed and El Camino, almost right under the railroad overpass. Drive too fast and you might miss it. The parking lot can hold about 6 cars. The place is small but the service is nice. The girls here are really sweet and they keep to your appointment time (which I appreciate). There are about four pedicure salon chairs in there (if you're looking to see how many girls you can bring). FRENCH TIP SHELLAC: Van is super nice. It was my first time getting shellac and she explained how to care for them and what to expect. I never felt rushed and she made sure my nails were exactly how I wanted them. ($20 for Shellac, $5 for French). FRENCH TIP PEDICURE: The other lady was really nice. She too, made sure my nails were perfect. She trimmed all my janky cuticles away and my toosies are super happy and pretty! YAY! ($15 for pedicure, $5 for French). Frequent visitor punch card available. I think I just found my new nail spot. read more

Van’s Nails - French tip shellac - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This review is a follow up of my nails that were done two days ago. Horrible job on my manicure bc my cuticles are already coming out. Also I got the gel which was applied too thickly and already peeling when other nail places last about 2-3 weeks. It was applied too thickly that when my nail grows out it will be uneven when compared to my original nail because the gel is thick. My heel was not scrubbed well during my pedicure because after showering my heel was still coarse. I went by the yelp reviews because I was new in the area but yelp did me wrong this time. I guess you get what you pay for. It was $10 less than what I usually pay for a mani and pedi with gel on my nails. Also my honey got his nails done and the clear polish came off the second day. I guess thing about this place was the massage chairs. Should've waited to review until after instead of during. read more

Van’s Nails - Way too thick on my nail - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Van is amazing! I first got a gel manicure there about 3 weeks ago with one of her girls and went back, and it only got better! For the 3 weeks, my natural nails were still strong and never chipped. Van and her girls are patient and meticulous about their work. It was joy to sit and chat with her while she made my nails wonderful! Will definitely return. Thanks again Van! read more

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Good Morning! I went here, because i saw all the reviews, and figured I could get a nice, clean pedicure for a good price, which i DID, but I think I'll just come here for painting my nails/fingers. The lady who did my peddy was nice, but a bit too gentle. She did a nice job, and I got a flower, but If you need to get your nails "clipped" there's an extra charge. My Pedi with a flower, clipping nails and tip was $25. I usually go to Vally Fine Nails, and there, they STICK to their Appointments, and I know their work and i usually pay $30! At Van's with my Appointment, i had to wait 45 mintues for my peddy to start. Granted it's Prom season, they should stick to their appointments. I did take my cousin there, and she LOVED her nails, she even got a yellow flower to match her porm dress! read more

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I wish I could remember the name of the lady who did my nails but she seemed to be the manager or at least the main person who was taking appointments and such. Anyway, she was awesome! Super friendly and paid great attention to detail when doing my shellac manicure. I had a simple (ish) design from Pinterest that she happily agreed to do for me. She was also really helpful in helping me pick the right shades that would match the picture (see the pic I uploaded). The resemblance is uncanny! I got the shellac done before I left for a three week vacation and they lasted till the very end! Just a minor little chip on one of the nails, but there was a lot of luggage handling and city hopping on this trip, so I was quite surprised they lasted so long. If you want a good job done on your nails for an easy on the wallet price, Van's Nails has you covered. I took a star off because it's a pretty small shop and kind of in a shady location and I wish they did have a few more color options. Don't come in here with a group of your girlfriends expecting a luxurious group manicure session--definitely a quick mani/pedi stop that just gets the job done. read more

Van’s Nails - Perfect replica of a nail design found on pinterest! $20 shellac +$8 for design on both hands - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Van is a great conversationalist and manicurist! I always love going to see her when my nails look like crap or just need a touch up. She does your nails exactly how you've asked, and is always patient while I decide what color I want. (It sometimes takes awhile for me to decide.) The shop is right on Lafayette St. And I usually park in the neighborhood on the side. read more

Van’s Nails - Shellac French tip $30 (not including tip) - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Please do yourself a favor and visit Van's Nails! I've been ONLY coming here for the past 5 years and she never disappoints. I'm huge on the price of your nails, and especially in the Bay Area, it can get really expensive. Her prices are affordable and I only come here to get my nails done. She's the sweetest, pays attention to detail, and has your best interest in mind. It's never too late to support a local business especially after the year that everyone has had. Feel free to call her to make an appointment at least a day in advance. Sometimes I make it a week before, because I don't know what I'd do without her!! These prices and her work cannot be beat. Literally the only place I'm willing to go for my nails. Parking is easy and free, you never have to worry about that. Everything is sanitized and clean. When you arrive for your appointment, everything is ready for you. I recommend Van's Nails to anyone and everyone. I'm always looking forward to my appointments with her! read more

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I've been coming to vans nail salon for many, many years. Van and her sister Michelle do such good work on pedicures and manicures, I have the gel nails and Van does an absolute great job, Michelle does my pedicures they always turn out pretty, Van and Michelle take care of their clients, I highly recommend them, you won't be disappointed. Thanks Van and Michelle see you again in 3 weeks. Dahlia Hansen read more

Michelle did an amazing job on my shellac mani and regular pedi! She made sure that all of the curves of my French tips were perfect and that my nail shapes were exactly what I wanted. Additionally, she was such a pleasure to talk to and made time fly by! Prices are cheaper in general in SoCal (which is where I'm from), but compared to other places that I searched in the area, they were by far the best. Overall, Michelle and Van had excellent customer service, and are great at what they do! I've even been kicking myself since I left their shop for not leaving a bigger tip because I instinctively left what I normally would leave in SoCal, and honestly this is probably the best customer service I've ever had. If I lived closer, this would definitely be my go to! read more

Van’s Nails - Beautifully done French mani shellac - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

So happy I followed Van from her Lafayette location. Van does the BEST pedicures, her work is always on point. Her new location is great, plenty of parking and super clean! Do yourself a favor and make an appointment to get your nails done with Van. You won't be disappointed. read more

Van's Nails rocks! I've been getting mani / pedis from Van and Michelle for over a decade. They are on point, do great work, enjoy it, care about their clients and it shows. Sore feet? Tired muscles? They offer foot and leg massage, 10 min. for $10. This is the same Van's you knew and loved from 1680 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, with better parking and less stress. They're open Sundays, and take walk-ins. I don't know how they do it but I am delighted they do. Thanks for keeping me on my feet, and my feet happy, Van! p.s. A huge thanks to Daniel @ About Time Barber Shop for creating a welcome space for Van's Nails in his shop. Quality hair cuts, great nails and professional styles for all. read more

My experience was horrible. I came in for a basic gel removal and manicure. First, the lady assigned to me dipped my hands in cold acetone (there usually is a warm water bowl placed underneath the cold bowl) and she burned me with the buffer. They finally gave me the warm water. Second, the next person assigned to give my manicure did not bother to clip my cuticles, give me a clear undercoat, or a hand message. When I asked why wasn't I given basic treatment, one of the owners said, "It depends on the technician if they choose to do that," all as she was applying her make up for an event. However, they charged me the full price for the service. I've seen unprofessionalism, but not quite like this. Needless to say I will never dream of setting my feet back there. read more

Van's nails has been my go to nail salon for many years and she never disappoints. She's dependable, responsive and always does a great job. I love her attention to detail, my nails always come out looking great. She is very friendly and we have great conversations. I highly recommend her services. read more

I've been coming here for almost 4 years. I loved this place and usually got pretty good service but after one really negative experience, I started realizing the cons. I scheduled a 5:30 appt for me and my friend to get 2 gel manis with design and 1 pedi. We arrived 5 minutes early but weren't seen until 20-30 min after our appt time. Van was 2 nails into my mani when she told me she had to go work on a client who came in after me. I was a bit confused as there was a shuffle between all 3 technicians trying to figure out who could work on my nails. I guess Nhung (?) isn't that skilled in designs. Michelle just finished working on my friend and agreed to do my design when she thought it was just one nail. When she saw the photo showing it on all nails, she told Nhung she couldn't do it and just walked away, not even really acknowledging me. Nhung jumped in to attempt the design, which I appreciated, but it just wasn't working. We agreed to remove the 3 nail designs she did and wait for Van to finish with her client. At this point, I had been there for almost 2 hours and only had 3 fingers done with a design so I was a bit tired but tried to stay positive. Van finally came over to work on my nails and started to make small talk. She said she loved me for being a longtime customer and that I was always patient. She asked me how my mom was doing (we've never talked about my mom before and they've never met). She also asked about school and how I'm going to be a lawyer. I graduated 4 years ago with an econ degree, so that conversation made me very uncomfortable. I could tell she was rushing through the job. I'm sure she didn't want to be there past closing time just as much as I didn't want to, but I still wanted my nails to look good so I asked her to fix up some details to which she responded with, "see, this is why you're the last client." Nhung tried to stay late with Van and Van kept telling me that Nhung should be home by now. She shouldn't be there that late. Again, it made me uncomfortable. I left the salon around 8:20 and paid $62 for the mani/pedi, only to get it redone somewhere else the very next day because in all frankness, I thought they looked like shit. I know not all designs turn out exactly like the photo, but it just looked bad and half-assed to me. I also understand Van was the only one with the skillset to work on the other client but I had told them over the phone we wanted 2 manis with design. They could have done a better job scheduling the appointments so that someone was available to work on us. If they had done that, we wouldn't have gone down this slippery slope. I had a negative experience from all 3 technicians in one appointment. I felt patronized, neglected, and blamed for us being there late. I never once received an apology from Van. Needless to say, after coming here for 4 years, I will never come back to this salon again. Every experience counts and it just takes one to ruin it all. I did appreciate that Nhung apologized for not doing the design well. She did a much simpler design for me once before and was very detailed and meticulous. She's very kind and I can see that she works hard, even staying as late as she could with Van while we finished up. To sum it up: PROS - easy to get an appt, fairly clean, good selection of nail polish colors, (usually) friendly technicians CONS - runs late on apps, few number of nail technicians (at least on weekday nights, I've only seen max 3 people), only a couple of nail technicians can do designs, small parking lot read more

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If you were really disappointed that Van's Nails on Lafayette in Santa Clara closed, you're in luck! She moved to another shop within a couple miles. Van and Michelle both pay attention to detail and always give great mani/pedis. The new shop is clean, has a lot of parking, and close to the freeway (101). Van is always personable, professional, and hardworking. I have never had a bad pedicure from her. Her prices are great, too! Make sure you call her and make an appointment. read more

Van’s Nails - Best pedicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Van's is not flashy, but it is clean, and inexpensive. Van and Michelle are awesome! They're both very sweet and have great personalities. This is the ONLY place I will go to for Shellac. My polish lasts 3-4 weeks and is always on-point. ** Please note that the 3-4 weeks differs from person-to-person. I have friends that have theirs for just a week or two. I believe it has something to do with your nails! The pedicures are great! Aromatic bath salts are added to your footbath, and warm towels are applied to your lower legs... HEAVEN! I recommend: 1) Making an appointment 2) Do not anticipate parking in-front of the shop. Parking is limited. With that said, there is plenty of parking on the side streets, adjacent to Van's. 3) Eat something before going in for your appointment! Van's always has the food network playing on their large flat screen T.V. and I always end up with a growling tummy :P ** Van's will give you a stamp card, and you will earn a free mani/pedi over time. I am going in this week to indulge in a free pedicure. read more

I've been going to Van for years now. I love getting my nails done with her. She knows exactly what I want. Her new location makes me feel like I'm at a spa. There are two massage pedicure chairs and a cozy manicure room right next to it. She plays music and offers water or coffee to make it even more enjoyable stay. Easy to find parking and parking lot on the side. 10/10 would recommend read more

Van’s Nails - Acrylic fill Valentine's Day nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I've been going to Van's for both a mani & pedi for years. If you are looking for attention to detail & a friendly manner, Van is perfection! I look forward to my monthly visit, plus her new location is super easy to find with lots of parking. read more

Damn, the location of this place is pretty shady. I never would have come here without Yelp, and I definitely spent the better part of my manicure wondering if I should double check whether or not I locked my car. There's a tiny parking lot out front, but the curbs are red and on the side it said (NO PARKING, TOW AWAY ZONE) so I just decided to do neighborhood parking instead, which is 2 hours free during the daytime. Still, the price here is unbeatable and I was pleased with my shellac French manicure (only $25 w/o tip!) You're not going to get the most amazing service here, and the ambiance isn't the most relaxing, but you'll get a solid manicure for a great price (I think regular is only $18, and regular shellac is $20). The girls are also very nice and were pretty thorough (even more so than some of the salons in SF), which is especially important for French manis. However, I didn't see them use disposable water bins for pedicures, so I'm not sure if I'd come here for pedicures. Also the tools didn't come in the packaging that usually signifies autoclaving, so, again, probably wouldn't come for pedicures. Even at the nicest nail salons, my manicures start to chip within days if not hours, so recently I've started to do shellac, despite my fear of UV lamps. This definitely isn't a place that offers fancy new non-UV LED lamps, so look elsewhere if that's a big concern. They do, however, use legit CND shellac (the original and best, longest-lasting kind) which I appreciate. They also carry Zoya for regular mani/pedis which I also have to give props for. My manicure wasn't completely perfect, but I can't complain--I can't get over $25 for a French shellac that won't chip for 2-3 weeks... seriously amazing! I'll be back for shellac! read more

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On August 28th I came into the salon to get my nails done for the Labor Day Weekend. I work in the building next to their and figured I would try them out for the first time. I was heading to the East Coast to visit with family and wanted to try the Shelac so I wouldn't have to worry about my nails. By Saturday morning my nails were lifting and getting caught in my hair when I was fixing it. One by one, on my right hand the shellac began to lift and peel completely off. Now please understand that I was not picking at my nails, the shellac literally just peeled right off like a sticker! As soon as I got back into Town on Septemeber 3rd I walked down to the salon to show them my nails. The nail tech told me I would have to call or come back to speak with the owner. I just came back from walking down to speak with the owner and she tells me that because I didn't call (again I was a first time customer and in New York on vacation) she would only be able to fix my nails for half of the regular price. I had pictures with dates to document what had happened but she barely looked at them. I told her I wanted them to take the rest of the shallac off and give me a gift card for the full price to come back and get a manicure or pedicure. In the same breathe she states that shellac is supposed to last for two-four weeks but again was unwilling to compramise with me as her customer. No information was provided to me by her nail tech in regard to if anything goes wrong with your nails. It was never stated, it isn't posted anywhere as a policy. It's rediculous and I will never go back there. I have posted pics as well. read more

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I've come here since April? I believe. First time was with the boyfriend. Came here and got acrylics and he got a normal mani (those engineer/bballin hands needed some tlc) We were taken care of very well. For those of you who do not ask or talk to the girls. Van is the owner, Michelle is the sister and there is another girl on the weekends (have yet to meet her). It's a mom and pop nail salon that tries their best to remember what each of their regulars are up to! I love coming to Van's because it is always her doing my nails. Owner's put a higher degree of effort to make sure your nails are beautiful, it's their names on the line! What I LOVE about this place is that it ISN'T the LA salons (even though I love and miss it)...where there are a ridiculous amount of girls working and being loud...while other women are chatting away. Maybe I just like it to be more peaceful when you're getting pampered! (I usually go on the weekdays...so I don't know how it is on the weekends) I LOVE that they don't up-sale me..I came in for what I want and I don't need anything else that you are selling~ thank you for respecting that. I LOVE that she calls to let me know that I need to be pushed back a little or can come in earlier. That is service. Instead of letting me wait around like some customers do to them. I LOVE that Van knows her stuff. When you ask why people would use acrylics or shellac or gel she knows the answer and will tell you with a lot of detail the pros and cons of each of those types of manicures. Back in LA too many of the girls didn't speak fluent enough to tell me what is going on with my nails... I am currently getting shellac done to my nails and those lasted a good 3 weeks...no peeling, no chipping. I'd recommend the place more so for individuals or two people to go to... not so much if you want to get a bunch of girls to go get their nails done. They do only have 3 people. read more

Got a regular pedi and a shellac mani here today. So, here is the breakdown..... The place is in a shady area and parking can be tricky....I parked in the back and checked with the lady (van i think) if it was ok to park there. I suggest you go there in the afternoon. The nail salon it self is average clean but definitely not "spa-like." As soon as I arrived I picked the nail color. Good choice of colors and NP brands such as ZOYA and OPI ( NOTE: I did see one of the ladies sitting down with nail polishes and adding thinner to it!!!!) the shellac nail color selection was also pretty nice. Van helped me match the shellac that I was getting on my fingers to a regular shade for my toes. Now, for the actual service. Ni did my nails she did a good job on the pedicure (eventhough she nicked my skin and it bled a little, she was very apologetic and put the blue antiseptic on it) the pedicure was a soak, scrub, nail clean and file and a massage! I would have given them an extra star if she hadn't hurt me :( Shellac mani- it was my first time trying it.....I am including a picture for a realistic idea but I don't think Ni did a great job on it....we will see how long it lasts. Btw, no had massage in the mani :( Overall, I don't think I will go back. read more

Van’s Nails - Shellac mani- not so great this pic in 30 mins after the mani.... Note the pinky finger. - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Van is amazing! I've been coming here regularly now to get my nails done (shellac manicure) and I've been in love with them each time I come. I luckily found this place from Instagram and I've heard good reviews of Van. She is super sweet and loves to hold a conversation with her clients. She gives off such a warm, motherly feeling and I feel comfortable talking to her (: I came in wanting a specific design for my nails and Van NAILED it (pun intended hehe). It looked exactly like the picture and she took her time making sure it was perfect. I really love how this place is quite inexpensive as well - only $20 for a shellac manicure and $8 for removal. However, the ambience of the nail salon is pretty run down and there's only one or two parking spots right in front of the store but I normally park on the side streets in the residential area. This is definitely my go-to spot whenever I want fresh nails in the bay! read more

Van’s Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I was skeptical by looking at the outside of this place but oh boy, this was probably one of the best gel manicures I have ever gotten. The lady cleaned my cuticles so so well, and took time with my gel manicure. They came out so perfect and you cannot beat the price of $25. I will definitely come back again! read more

Van’s Nails - Super clean cuticles and perfect paint job! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Since I've moved to the bay area, finding a nail Salon that I loved was hard. I went to countless salons and I'm so glad I came across Van's Nails. My mom recommended that I go and ever since then, I became a regular. My mom, cousin and I consistently come back to Van's to get shellac manicures and pedicures every other week and we are always more than happy with the way our nails look. All of the technicians are so good at what they do. Both Van and Michelle are great at nail design and if you find a picture that you like from Pinterest they match that design very closely. I am always excited when I come in with a nail design and I get that same look when I come out. Very talented ladies. It's best to make appointments when coming to Van's to assure that you come at the best time where there are not many people waiting. I highly recommend Van's Nails. read more

Van’s Nails - Mint/Beige/Floral nail design by Van - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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First off, thank you, I probably would have never known about this place or tried it if it weren't for Yelp and my fellow Yelpers. I think I've found a new favorite place to get me nails done! The price is right ($25 for a mani & pedi, and that's just your basic mani/pedi. No hot stone massage or fancy upgrades). The atmosphere is nice and friendly, but also quiet. The times I've been here it's only been just me in the salon- just me and Van. They have a decent selection of polish (mostly Opi). I always question the cleanliness of most nail salons, but Van's seems to be fine. I hope so at least! read more

I have been coming to see Van and Michelle for over 12 years. My husband will only go here for his pedicure and me and my daughter come here to get our pedicure and manicure. The place is clean and very private. We make appointments and those times are honored so no waiting for people to finish which is very important to me. I am always so happy with how my nails turn out and they last so long! I wouldn't trust my nails or my daughters with anyone else! read more

See my pictures showing these folks can't even do basic application of shellac without doing a horrible job. I went in at the recommendation of a friend. They were not friendly and the service was nothing at all special. I got home and noticed that my simple pedicure, which had nothing exceptional to write about, had mistakes on both of my big toes! I went back the next day although I walked in without an appointment as I am really busy. They made me wait an HOUR before even just putting on a cotton ball on my toes to start soaking off the shellac. Then they finally soaked it off, and made me wait another 30 MINUTES. After an HOUR AND A HALF of waiting I asked for a full refund of my pedicure. They refused to give it to me, and scolded me for not making an appointment as they were so "Busy". I shouldn't have to make an appointment, drive across town and wait AN HOUR AND A HALF to have you fix your MISTAKE. I left, without any refund or apology, drove across town and paid for another FULL pedicure to fix not only the shellac issue, but the fact that they really didn't do a good job cleaning up my skin, etc. Will NEVER go here again. DO NOT recommend! read more

Van’s Nails - Missing chunk of shellac on a brand new pedicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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I've come to this nail salon two times prior with a friend and have had a great experience each time. Van's is capable of doing detailed designs and the technicians are usually friendly and thorough. This third visit to Van's however, has convinced me to find a new salon. I came with my friend (who also had a terrible experience) to get a gel manicure with a camouflage design. Michelle (the technician who did my nails) looked at the photo I showed her, and asked if it was alright for her to free-style my nails instead of exactly copying the photo. I agreed since I trusted her to be able to replicate the overall design on my gel manicure. However, looking down at my nails, I saw a design that looked nothing like the camo print I wanted. I have to take responsibility for not speaking up earlier about not liking how the design turned out (I was hoping it would turn out better with another layer of gel). From my experience with gel nails, technicians will layer designs on your nails to achieve a design you can't replicate with regular nail polish. However, Michelle just put a base gel, then painted regular nail polish on my nail, and topped it off with clear gel. This meant that my nails didn't have the dimension or layering of print that I wanted and instead turned out like random pebble circles. My main complaint is about how the technicians responded to my dissatisfaction with the quality of the work done on my nails. Aside from the design, the colors were smudged from the polish not being completely dried before applying the gel top coat, each shape was not completely filled in, and gel polish was messily stuck on my cuticles & none was applied at the tip of my nail which caused the polish to already lift and peel at the tips (plus still being wet under the gel). Instead of taking responsibility for the poor quality work (the technician admitted that the nail polish underneath hadn't been completely dried), the technicians said they could just put additional gel on top of my nails to prevent it from lifting more. (It has been 3 days and half my nails are chipped) When I pointed out that a lot of the parts were smudged and poorly done, the technician responded by saying "You are not supposed to look closely at your nails. You look at your nails from afar." I didn't know how to respond to that comment. I was spending my time and money (had to wait +30 min after appointment time to be helped) there for a good job so that I COULD examine my nails closely and be satisfied with it. Tell me this, does THIS look like a camouflage print to you???? Looking at it now, all I can do is laugh about how ridiculous it looks. read more

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My wife and I we've been going to Van's Nails for years. Van and Michelle always gave us great manicures and pedis. They work very hard to please their clients and they are very personable and also professional. We love their massage pedicure chairs and their cute manicure room next to it. Their new location by the way has much more parking spaces and their prices always were and still are very reasonable! Please call them for an appointment, you will not be disappointed you did! read more

Van is amazing she gave me exactly what I wanted and outdid herself! Every time I come to her with a new idea she does everything to make it happen, she's quick and clean with her work, I couldn't be more happier with Van's Nails! read more

Van’s Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I have been coming to Van for years!! Pedicures & Acrylics. Her work is amazing, the service is amazing and she's just wonderful! read more

My love Dianne and I came here for the first time today. We've been into shellac nails now. For those of you who don't know, it's basically a manicure with gel on top to protect your nails. The shellac nail polish is a super protective coat that prevents your nails from chipping and smearing. We all know fake nails completely ruin out nails. I used to do fake nails and just make them cut it short because regular manicures chip by the 2nd time you do the dishes. Shellac nails are becoming way more popular but can be expensive depending on where you go. I really like Van's because they offer shellac style nails for just $20. Most places are about $30. They had about 15 colors to choose from. I got this deep coral color that look really good. It makes me nails look healthy for once. Dianne got a teal color that really stood out. What makes this place stand out is there way of removing the gel from your nails. Most places put some acetone in a bowl with warm water and make you soak your nails until they're soft enough to remove. At Van's, I heard they actually have an expensive gel remover that they use to clean your nails instead of soaking your nails in acetone. Today was my first time getting my nails done, so when I go back to remove this color and add on a new one, I'll definitely update this review! The only negative point for me was that when the lady doing my nails, she left me for 10 minutes to do somebody's eyebrows. I hate it when it's my turn and they leave for another customer. Also, I wish I had several more colors to choose from. Out of the whole basket, I think there were only 2-3 colors I liked. read more

Van’s Nails - Manicure + gel = $20 - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Obviously you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I got a full acrylic set with a Christmas inspired design and my new nails turned out more fabulous than i expected! I love that the gals here understand and speak English relatively well, but most importantly they are FRIENDLY and don't talk to one another in Vietnamese! The prices are definitely affordable. Check out my candy cane nails in the photo album! Only gripe is that they charged me $5 for having to remove my old shelac manicure color. read more

Van’s Nails - Candy Cane design over an acrylic set! Love it! - Nail Salons Near Me - Santa Clara, California