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Vibrant Nails & Lashes

4.1 (224 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Services - Vibrant Nails & Lashes

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Manicure and pedicure

Nail fill-in

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Gel manicure
K T.

Ooo not good... see photo .... Like really really poorly done. Nail polish is all over my fingers.

Julia D.

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!

lumpy

Unhygienic and honestly dangerous experience involving a blood-contamination biohazard. During my gel manicure, the technician cut the skin beside my nail deeply enough that it was bleeding heavily. She repeatedly dabbed the open cut with the same dirty rag that already had nail clippings and debris on it. I asked if we could disinfect it, but instead she rubbed lotion into the wound, pressed a warm rag with acetone against it, and then went back to using the original dirty rag. Most concerning, she intentionally painted gel over the bleeding cut on my skin and tried to put my hand under the curing light even after I told her I did not want gel over an open wound. Whether that request annoyed her or not, after that point the manicure became extremely rushed and careless. The gel brush and bottle also came into contact with my blood, which created a serious cross-contamination concern. The manicure itself is genuinely the worst-looking one I have ever received. The polish is extremely lumpy and thick, uneven in color, and does not even reach the edges of several nails. On multiple coats she only painted part of the nail instead of covering the full surface. She completely missed one finger at first and then gave it two partial coats, one on each side, leaving the center uneven. It started peeling almost immediately. When I tried to explain what had happened at the front desk, while visibly upset and in pain, I was offered a couple dollars off. I would not recommend going here for health or sanitation reasons. After seeing a polish brush come into direct contact with my blood and then go back into the bottle, I have no idea what other bottles or tools may have been contaminated in the same way.

This place was very Rude . No greeting once i walked in , once my nail tips were cut they continued to make my nails shorter. i asked if Quinn could take one nail off sense the shape had been altered and extremely shortened. it became a problem and i was asked to come back another time . while the man yelled "you have free nails" once i walked out . it was extremely disheartening given i made it clear i did not have time to come back and i haven't received a pedicure yet

La A.

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:

Nails by Ben
Arianna C.

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!

Poor attention to detail. This pink wasn't layered on correctly.
Brianna W.

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.

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!

My graduation acrylics :)
Sofia A.

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!

Jessica ..

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.

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Love my lashes! Chloe is fast and always does an amazing job. The workers are super nice and the place is clean, cute and relaxing.

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They did a good job on my gel manicure. It lasted over 2 weeks. Friendly staff and clean shop in a good location.

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Do you guys do gelx nails?

Hi. Diana , yes we do.

Do you do tips on big toes?

What are the prices for eyelash extensions?

Hi. Veronica Classic set $155

What's the cost estimate for full set of lashes?

$155

Do you do dip powder manicures or gel-x manicures?

Yes.

Is the phone line down?

It working now. Thanks for let us know.

Do you do hard gel?

Hi. Diam yes we do

Do you do gel-X or gel builder? Also what would the prices be for a full set for either and acrylic?

Hi. Lara yes we’re do. Acrylic set is $50 and up.

Do you do builder gel? if so how much is it?

Hi. Lily yes we do. on your real nail it's $45

Are you currently open for business?

Unfortunately, no. We do not know the exact date when we will open again.

Do you provide services at Alta Bates Hospital?

No we do not.

Do you accept apple pay?

Yes

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“I decided to get my lashes done and showed Chloe a reference and she did amazing!”

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