ATE DOWN yet again It feels so good when the shape and design is exactly what you had in mind Quality 5/5 Vibe 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Thank you again for always getting my nails right Will be back again soon! read more

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Chloe did an amazing job, she's really nice and it came out amazing!!! It was also really quick!

I am a regular and have had the upmost, fabulous experience here for years, except on September 17, 2025. BEWARE: DO NOT TAKE OFF YOUR JEWELRY or leave it at home! I requested for a French gel tip when the nail tech (I don't have her name) suggested, "take off your bracelet for a massage" It was a huge and costly mistake but at the time I assumed she was going to give a massage where my bracelet would get in the way. I found out later, taking it off was absolutely unnecessary. Instead, I received a short 1 minute lotion rub - which is absolutely fine but there was NO reason for the nail tech to ask me to remove it in the first place. Either way, I'm kicking myself in the butt for taking it off and losing out on my anniversary diamond tennis bracelet worth thousands. Let's just say, after my nails were done I didn't clasp the hook on properly and the bracelet dropped at the salon while I was paying/handing out tips for two nail techs for the mani and pedi. I called two days straight after, and they said it wasn't there. Tip for owner: unless absolutely necessary - your employees should not request for bracelets/jewelry to be taken off. What a huge disappointment. I guess the nail tech got exactly what she wanted out of this. Here is my bracelet: read more

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I used to be a regular here, but after my experience the other day, I won't be coming back. I came in for a gel pedicure and was humiliated the entire time. The woman doing my nails kept calling other staff members over to look at my toes and they would laugh right in front of me. It got to the point where other customers were staring too, drawn over by how much attention the workers were making of it. You don't need to speak the same language to know when you're being ridiculed. I play soccer, so my toenails take a beating, and I have a medical condition that makes my nails especially prone to breaking. None of that should matter. When you pay for a salon service, you're paying to feel cared for and comfortable, not to be made the subject of ridicule by the entire staff. This wasn't my first time noticing their behavior, but I had always let it go. Today was too much. I sat through the whole appointment, paid in full, and on my way out told the one male worker (the only person who had the decency not to laugh) how unprofessional the whole experience was. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

My go-to spot--the deluxe pedicures alone keep me loyal, but the quality and vibe never miss.

The service is really bad honestly, they talk about you in front of your face and laugh at your expense. I felt uncomfortable the entire time. I tried ask for a few changes but they dismissed my requests. I just paid and left, not coming back. read more

I have been a customer since July of this year... consistent quality from general staff but BEN is amazing at everything when it comes to nails. The quality of his work is great. He takes his time and checks in to make sure I like how it's turning out! The energy of the salon is nice too. They switch up the music! Clean environment and fair pricing too! read more

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Wonderful experience. I've been going for years. All the techs are top notch. The deluxe mani pedi is worth it.

I came here at a friend's recommendation and it lived up. Not as crowded as the nail salon down the street, however I had no problem calling the day before for a reservation for 2 people. It did get crowded as we were leaving. They offered me a hot tea which was lovely. They have a great array of colors. $70 for a regular pedi and a gel mani. The pedicure chairs were clean and comfy but not the most powerful massage. The nail techs were nice, quick, efficient and did a thorough job on the cuticles. A quick leg and hand massage was included, but nothing too crazy. Overall, a solid option! I was pretty distracted talking to my friend, but def would come again and see the other options. read more

I really wish I would like this place but sadly I looked at my pedicure today after getting them done yesterday and the guy that did them did not do a very good job. You can see in the pictures that the paint was not layered on correctly and not painted over my entire toe. This is pretty disappointing. I thought I could trust their work but you can clearly see that they can't fill in properly. The fact that they did this on multiple toes is very disappointing. These definitely need to be fixed. read more

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Every single time I have come here, something has gone wrong. I am not a difficult customer, and I gave this place chance after chance, but this was absolutely my last time coming to Vibrant. They say they take appointments, but appointments clearly mean nothing here. Every time I have called ahead, they confirmed me, and every time I have walked in letting them know my name and appointment, they still have no clue what service I wanted, and then I wait 30+ minutes to be seen anyway. There is no point in even making an appointment. What pushed this visit over the edge was how unprofessional they were about a basic request. I specifically asked for a soak-off because I spent the past year not getting my nails done, trying to grow out my thin nails after repeated filing had damaged them over time. They refused to do it and told me soak-off "doesn't work." I explained that it does work if you file off the clear top layer first and then soak. Instead of listening, they responded with, "How do you know?" That alone was unbelievably rude and dismissive. I literally had to say "I've been doing my nails my whole life." I was not asking for anything unreasonable. I was asking for a standard removal method because I did not want my already thin nails to be filed down even more. They refused to do the service I asked for, acted argumentative when I tried to explain, and made the whole interaction so unprofessional that I ended up having to leave the salon without getting my nails done. I have left this place upset and honestly on the verge of tears more than once, and I should have stopped coming back a long time ago. I only ever returned when I was desperate, but never again. read more

I've been coming to Vibrant Nails and Lashes for about a year now, and it's become my go-to spot in Berkeley. I've tried a bunch of other salons around here and in Oakland, but I keep coming back because it's affordable, super clean, and the staff are always friendly/ accommodating and talented! I usually get almond Gel-X with a French tip and a design, and every time I've walked out happy with how they turned out. I've had a different tech almost every time, and they've all been consistent with quality and attention to detail. I'll admit I'm pretty picky when it comes to my nails. I pay attention to whether the Gel-X is placed straight, if there are any bubbles, how the shape looks, and how clean/even the French tips are. If something looks off, I'll ask them to fix it, and they've always been really kind and patient about making sure I leave satisfied. They also have a huge selection of colors to choose from. I've even brought in my own shades a few times because I'm particular like that, and it's never been a problem. One tip: definitely make an appointment, since they can get busy. If you're detail-oriented like me, I think you'll love it here! read more

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The last time I went the manicurist rushed, got paint all over my cuticles, was rude and short when I was placing my hands in and out of the gel polish dryer, then didn't give me the sugar scrub on my arms, barely put lotion on my arms toward the end and then rudely asked if I wanted to have a hot towel or leave the lotion all over my arms? Then, was like, "Do you want to leave or let your toes dry?" Well, I dunno, I'd rather them be dry? Wtf? I paid, left disappointed. The young woman who did my pedicure was great, but the woman who did the manicure was terrible. She had a star tattoo on her arm and seemed young but had the worst attitude ever. With so many nail salons on College I'm just going to take my business elsewhere. Why do the bare minimum? And if you hate your job, leave it and find something better, don't make customers feel like they're in your way. read more

My GO TO in the Bay Area! I was never a big nails girlie because they never lasted when I'd get gel done at my local Happy Nails in SoCal, but I really wanted to feel polished during my last semester in college. After spending hours on Yelp and Reddit, I nailed down this spot as the salon that would redeem all salons in my eyes (and cuticles). I was able to take the 51B bus directly to the shop--it literally stops right at its doorstep. My appointment was scheduled for 2, but I showed up early just in case. The staff were super sweet and offered me drinks and tea, and my appointment with Kevin was right on time! At that first appointment, I got gel. I went on an impromptu 12 mile backpacking trip two days later and the nails SURVIVED! They stayed nice for three weeks even with my active lifestyle running around in the dirt and grime. I got them redone after those three weeks because my nails were starting to grow out, but the polish was still immaculate. A month later, I got my first set of acrylics for my graduation photos and ceremonies! They were almond French tips, and turned out so classy and durable. I was shocked how inexpensive and high quality the manicure / pedicure package was, especially considering that the acrylics are labor intensive. I miss living in the Bay Area and getting my nails done with Kevin, and will have to stop by when I visit next! read more

Vibrant Nails & Lashes - My graduation acrylics :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here to treat my future sister in law and her sister for mani pedis and the ladies who did our nails did amazing! My go to nail salon for a perfectly set of nails! I highly recommend! read more

I love this salon! Kevin and team are great, and I shared a pic of a design I wanted and they nailed it! read more

Vibrant Nails & Lashes - Gel manicure, evil eye inspired design - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been getting my nails done for over 10 years, and this was hands down the worst experience I've ever had. For $80, I got nothing but a sloppy job. First off, my cuticles weren't even cut--apparently, they charge an extra $10 for that (but didn't bother to tell me until I complained). My thumb nail wasn't glued on properly, and they used almond-shaped Gel-X tips on all my other nails, except my thumbs, so the tech had to shape those himself. He completely butchered them. The tip and my nail didn't even align, and it looked ridiculous. On top of allll that my middle finger nail is slightly crooked. When I went back to have them fix it the glue and I quite about cuticle services, the front desk guy just shrugged and told me about the $10 up-charge for cutting cuticles. Why wasn't I told that from the start?! When I tried to tell the guy at the front desk about my poorly glued thumb nail, another customer walked up, and instead of finishing our conversation, he just abruptly stopped and helped them, leaving me standing there like I didn't matter. After the other customer paid, I showed him the messed-up thumb nail. He did re-glued it, trimmed cuticles on maybe 3 or 4 nails (not even all of them), slapped some oil on, and told me to wash my hands. When I came back, he had disappeared! No apology, no one came back to check on me, nothing. I waited for a few minutes, standing there; it was clear no one gave a damn, I just left. For $80, this place is an absolute joke. Terrible service, lazy techs, and zero customer care. Don't waste your money here--there are way better salons that actually care about doing a good job and treat customers with respect. read more

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I got a manicure and pedicure. My nails after the manicure look awful. Looks like they did BEFORE the "manicure". I didn't get polish just got them buffed. The total was $60. There is a $5 charge to have your nails buffed and shined. read more

Vibrant Nails & Lashes - My nails right after the $60 manicure/pedicure. My cuticles are dry and rough looking. - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Chloe recommended a gel X nail set that I absolutely adore. Walked in out of the blue and received amazing service. They were very nice and my nails look so cute! read more

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The nail techs are very attentive to the design you would like and my nails always look fabulous!!

Loved how they shaped my nails and generally how attentive they were. The place is cute and clean. read more

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I came here with a friend so she could she could get mani-pedis for the first time. It was a great experience! Everyone working with us was super helpful and friendly. They carry a wide selection of polishes, even a holographic one that changes color in the light (top left in the photo) The leg scrubs and lotions they use smell so good. They gave us massages on our legs and hands as well. In addition, the chairs they have are massage chairs, so it was overall a very relaxing experience. On my nails, she was able to file them to the exact even shapes I wanted across all my nails! I chose kind of a sheer polish, so I did need to ask her to add another layer before the top coat. I would come back again! read more

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Chloe was amazing and very fast! It was my first time getting lash extensions and she patiently walked me through the process + aftercare as well! I would recommend her especially to first-timers! The place in general is also super clean and well maintained! read more

got my nails done on saturday and they are already lifting because my cuticles weren't done. waste of money, i was sat down and just had nails thrown on. read more

Chloe was amaaazing at lashes, cannot reccomend enough - loved how mine loked. I got some white at the edges which I especially loved! read more

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Chloe did an amazing job! Super sweet and did exactly what I wanted. My lashes look perfect thanks Chloe !

really sweet and great experience!! it was speedy and easy and chloe was very nice! i love how my lashes turned out!! read more

I finally found a nail salon with pedicure massage chairs!! It was my first time here and they honored appointments, but were also willing to accommodate walk-ins depending on the service and party size. The staff is friendly and the salon itself is clean. They also offer water or tea during the service. Emma did a thorough job on my mani and pedi and will definitely be my new go to! There's a wide selection of polish colors as well. Street parking can be pretty tricky since they're right on College Ave, so plan accordingly. I didn't see a booking service online, but calling to schedule was a breeze. read more

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Got these nails done a while ago, and totally forgot to review but I love this nail salon! I found it when i first moved to berkeley, and have been loyal since! Walked in close to closing for this set, and i never felt rushed but she got them done so quickly and they're so beautiful. love it here definitely check them out! read more

Vibrant Nails & Lashes - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is nice. It's located in a good area. When I first started coming here, Great. The service, the quality of my manicures/pedicures. Good. Gradually over the few times I've continued to go, the experience changed for me. The quality of my nail service started to get less and less complete, if I would ask a certain cut on my nails or certain steps to be done they would get dismissed, I shouldn't have to come home and refile or cut my own nails to the shape I want after paying. So as much as I would like to leave a 5 start I would have to leave it at a 2.5 Others may have great continuous experience at this location and with over all the staff. But the quality of the service towards my nails have just gotten less and less for me. I do thank them for the first great experiences. read more

Flawless lash service. It's a beautiful salon too...would highly recommend. They accept walk-ins which is great too!

They were able to fit me in for a manicure and pedicure! My nails look amazing and they took such good care of me read more

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I wouldn't recommend this place because the service isn't good, especially if you're a person of color. When I walked in I stood at the counter and not a single employee looked up. I had an appointment at 4pm so I was surprised they wouldn't acknowledge people walking in if they were expecting a customer. When a white woman walked in behind me the staff looked up immediately and asked if they could help her. I was surprised at the difference in response and concerned that the location would not be equitable to customers of different backgrounds Although my appointment was at 4pm I was asked to wait 10 minutes. At 4:15pm I asked if there was an update and I was told that the wait time would be another 5-10 minutes. Kevin told me I would need to wait until 4:30. It's currently 4:42 and I'm hopeful that they might honor my appointment in the next few minutes. If not I'll have to go on my vacation this Friday without my nails done. I would have a better experience if Kevin had been honest with me upfront about the wait time or if the salon called and said they were running behind. Unfortunately, they strung me along with different wait times and still expected a tip at the end of the nonsense. I don't think I'll be back, sadly. Although I waited quietly while Kevin said 10 minutes or 15 minutes, whenever I asked for an update Kevin seemed annoyed. I would strongly suggest you all do not come here. read more

Came in during my lunch and loved the service this place provided! I called in to see if they were available to take me in for a gel-x set 10 mins prior to coming in, and they were super accommodating. I also absolutely love being offered water or champagne from a salon, so that's a huge plus. Sunny helped me that day and he was so efficient and precise with my service, I was able to come back to the office with time to spare to stuff down my lunch! I showed him a Pinterest photo, and went straight to work. I love love LOVe the results!! I always receive compliments for them :) I've noticed their massage chair pedi area, and really want to try it out next time I come in. read more

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It's just been three days since my pedicure, but the polish near the cuticle is already showing signs of wear. After reviewing the pictures and videos from that day, I realized there's a small yet noticeable gap near the base where the polish wasn't applied fully. Overall, I'm still content with the service, but disappointed as my pedicures usually last much longer. read more

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I came from the South Bay to visit a friend and was in desperate need of a gel mani and pedi. I am so glad my friend referred me to Vibrant Nails & Lashes. It's been a month and 3 days, my natural nails are still going strong, haven't chipped, or peeled. This is a new record for me. Emma and Kevin provided the best customer service. I will be back when I'm in the area. read more

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I am flying from LA to see Kevin every month and a half now. Save 5% if you pay cash on already fantastic prices. Hopefully they raise their pricesLOL! Kevin's work is worth far more than he charges and I'm always very pleased with how quick and efficient he is at getting me in and out of the salon. Loves it. read more

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Vibrant Nails and Lashes is the best place in town. Their staff is super friendly and their work is top notch. Kevin normally does my nails and he does a fantastic job. I've gone to several different nail salons in Berkeley and once I found this place I've never gone anywhere else. His knowledge of nail art is supreme and he does a variety of different designs. Kevin is up to date on all of the latest trends and designs. I am one happy customer and will never go anywhere else. Best place in town. Rachel Shetrone read more

Vibrant Nails & Lashes - Kevin's latest work. He did an excellent job. - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Service was terrible and the employee left midway into the job to help another customer for 30 minutes! They not only overcharged me but did a horrible job on my pedicure. I do not recommend this nail salon at all. read more

Beautiful space, great setting and superb service. With that say... They completely destroyed my nails. I'm not sure what's going with the trends where they do not put tips just place the nails directly on top of your natural nails. That process destroyed many layers of my nails and they are now so sensitive that I cannot even touch them. Along with that, my beautiful once healthy nails are not brittle. I wish they could have just done tips instead of saving time by doing the new process. Would I go back? Yes, I would. Knowing what I know, I would be more careful and advocate for myself instead of being silent. I don't live in Berkeley anymore, but if I do move back; I would be willing to give them another chance because the service was pretty good. read more