Zenbi Nails

Michelle and all her girls are the BEST. 15 years i have…read morebeen coming to her and never disappointed. I will never go anywhere else after 15 years of searching i found the best nail place thank you Michelle and the the ladies to always take carebo

I moved to sf after living in nyc for a decade & felt stressed about finding new nail salon... and…read morethen I found Boniva. I called to see if there was availability & was able to arrange an appointment within the hour. The service was immaculate & speedy. Can happily report I can end my nail salon search

Best nails

Thank you Dion for Always becoming supportive customers at Boniva nail spa

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Regular gel

Nail Today

3.8(143 reviews)

Gel manicure was just okay! Lin was very nice and seemed to try her best but I think the gel polish…read morethey had was low quality or old. The color came out uneven. But I was able to walk in easily without an appointment and they were very welcoming!

This place is my go-to for nails in sf. I've been going here for about a year and have always had a…read moregreat experience. The nail techs are super kind, they always go a great job, and my gel nails always last for 3-4 weeks at least. This past time I did yellow chrome nails for a wedding and they turned out beautiful!! Thank you!

Hombre Dip

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Union Nail Spa

4.5(108 reviews)

0.5 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

There are plenty of nail salons on Union Street and I've been to most of them. I tried Union Nails…read morethis week and had a good experience. They have a large selection of colors, and I loved the red speckled shade I chose. This is a basic, no-frills salon -- no massage chairs, just a long bench with pillows -- but they took their time and did a really nice job. Amy is great. I walked home in flip flops and later changed into flats, which unfortunately ruined my big left toenail (ugh!). I went back the next day and they fixed it without any issue. I appreciated that and would come back again.

Very cozy little nail shop. It was clean and the nail techs were so helpful and nice. Thank you!read more

Dip mani - 2 coats funny bunny 1 coat bubble bath

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New Zen Spa

4.0(143 reviews)

0.4 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

I have to say, I was a little skeptical because it's in a prime Union Street location and I thought…read moreit would be bougie and over priced. I got there Saturday afternoon about 4pm. I was just in for an over due pedicure. There was a mix of men and women in chairs getting their nails done. There's a really good selection of colors to choose from. I went with a soft pink for my toes. They have nice massage chairs and while you're soaking your feet, they bring you a heated shoulder pad the drape on. I almost left with it still on because I forgot it was there! They did a super job. I wish they cut my nails shorter because my pinkie toes still had sharp edges. Yikes. When I asked, someone filed them and they were just right.

I wish I didn't have to post this review after coming to this nail salon a few times already, but…read morethis was by far the worst pedicure I have EVER gotten. When I sat down in the chair, I specifically told the person doing my nails that I had not gotten a pedicure in awhile (6 months actually) since the last time I got one, they cut the sides of my toenails and I got such bad ingrowns and my nails literally split from how bad they were. I had to grow them out for that long and had not touched them so my right toenail was a little uneven from the split. She said Ok and said she would be careful. She asked if she could cut just the top of the nail to make it even and square. I said yes, and then repeated that I did NOT want anything on the sides of my toes touched. Despite MULTIPLE times telling her that, she took it upon herself to "clean up" the sides of my big toenails by cutting them at a 45° angle.... the EXACT thing that the previous salon did that absolutely destroyed my nails. When I realized, I asked her, and she tried to defend herself while lying multiple times. She had the audacity to say 1. My nails were already like that, then changed her story to 2. That she was "cutting away" the excess nail polish she had put on away". And then again changed her story to 3. That she actually didn't cut them at all and didn't know what I was talking about. I then said, no you absolutely cut them, why would you cut the inside of the nail when I SPECIFICALLY said at least 2-3 times not to? She replied with, well they're already cut, I can't do anything now. AND THEN TRIED TO CUT THE SIDES AGAIN MORE SAYING SHE WAS TRYING TO FIX IT. I literally had to push her hand away and say "absolutely not, please stop touching my nail." When I walked in, I asked for 2 coats funny bunny, 1 coat bubble bath. Well, 7 coats later and her saying bubble bath wouldn't look very good. I had to accept that my nails were just not going to look acceptable at al. You can actually still see the brush strokes of the polish... AFTER 7 COATS!! It was absolutely absurd how they could not achieve a simple combination that is by far the most popular nail polish combo right now. After she said she was done, I paid, and I couldn't get out of there fast enough. I was on the bridge of tears knowing how long it had taken me to recover from my previous nail fiasco and how long it was going to take to recover from this. I am getting married in August and honestly so sad that my nails might still be affected by this. When I got home, I burst into tears and couldn't believe the state of my nails. After more inspection, I realized she DIDN'T EVEN PAINT MY RIGHT PINKY TOE!!!! I am going to a wedding abroad on Wednesday, so as you can imagine, I was pissed. I had to file down some of my other nails because they were shaped so badly. My big toes don't even look the same shape. I walked back into the store before a dinner reservation and asked for a refund. She asked me to take off my shoes so she could inspect my toes. I told her what had happened and that my pinky toe wasn't even painted. She said she couldn't offer me a refund, just a gift certificate since the service was completed. I responded with... well not really cause my toe was not painted and she specifically did something I asked her not to do. I didn't even mention how bad the nail polish application was since I thought it was pretty fricken apparent and had an uber waiting. I ended up taking the gift certificate since I was in a hurry, and they said I could come back to get them redone and there would be a different person there to do them. I don't know why they would think I would EVER go back there again, but I will be filing a dispute with my CC company. So sad since I had been here multiple times before and live down the street. Would NOT recommend.

Yes. We do Dazzle Dry here

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Gel X

Nail Lab

4.7(29 reviews)

0.5 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

Friday night nail date. There are so many places to choose from in Cow Hollow. This is a welcome…read moreaddition regardless of the many others. They're friendly and have a great selection of colors. $55 for mani pedi. Massage chairs. Candy. All the things a person could ask for in a quick experience. The only problem tonight was there was a man getting his nails done who was on his phone for a while a few times while I was there. He was really, really loud and my relaxing detox from my hectic day was spoiled.

The vibes are immaculate in there. They always have some relaxing music playing and the place…read morealways smells amazing and looks super clean. The staff is sensational. They're super patient, take their time and always strive for perfection. I love coming here!

Nail Lab

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Nails N Beauty

4.5(121 reviews)

I called to inquire about their availability and then walked in around lunchtime on a Friday. They…read morewere really nice and have an extensive number of gel polish options. It ended up getting kind of busy while I was there and I feel like the technician working on my manicure was rushing a little, but I'm happy with how my nails turned out. She mixed a couple of shades together to make something natural and pink for me, and I love how the color turned out. This is not the place for you if you're particular about cleanliness and ambiance. It's not a spa-like experience, and the space is quite small so if you're getting your hands done you are somewhat close to the feet of the people getting pedicures done. I didn't really mind this until another customer asked for callous removal, but there's nothing they can really do about it. I think the price is really reasonable (especially for the area). I didn't have anything on my nails and got a full set of gel x for $65 (before tip). I asked about chrome and was told it is $15 extra, but I decided not to get it on this mani. All in all, I think this is a great place to get your nails done if you care more about the results than the process.

Came back for the first time in a while and Tracy did an amazing job with my builder gel manicure!…read moreAlso got a great pedicure. They were really busy on Wednesday at 5pm and later so I'd recommend making an appointment in advance if you're coming in after work.

Ombre nails

Hard Gel Overlay with French

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Zorina Nail Studio

4.5(161 reviews)

Zorina is the classiest nail salon that I've visited in San Francisco. It's clean, quiet (no…read morescreaming or loud talking at all), beautifully aesthetic & everyone is polite. I learned about Russian manicures & pedicures & how the nail service is meticulous, especially with cuticle care. I heard about Zorina from a friend & made an appointment online for a gel pedicure with a master level nail tech. Milana, my nail tech, showed me the fresh nail kit before she began. She spent a lot of time removing rough skin & dry cuticles. She was very gentle too. My feet were so soft afterwards! I chose a pale pink color to start but changed to a slightly more pink gel polish. The top coat was either clear, silver sparkle or gold sparkle & we agreed that silver sparkle would be subtle & pretty. They offer complementary beverages including hot tea, coffee, water or champagne where the QR code is next to the service chair. I just had water & was given the cutest little wooden bowl of snacks (mixed nuts, died fruit & a bit of chocolate). The quality of service is worth the price point to me & I'm returning next week for a gel manicure.

Anna is the absolute best. I've told everyone I know and get asked about my nails regularly. Cannot…read morerecommend her enough!

Russian Manicure

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Russian Hard Gel Manicre

Bamboo Spa

3.9(154 reviews)

I don't usually write reviews, but I felt really disappointed with my recent experience at Bamboo…read moreNails. I arrived 15 minutes late for my appointment, I called to let them know and the front desk let me know they'd only have time for a regular mani-pedi instead of the service I originally booked. That was fair, and I agreed to it. However, when another customer wanted to add more services to her booking, the front desk suddenly came back to me and said they no longer had time for my mani-pedi at all. Even though I still had 45 minutes left in my original appointment slot. It felt like they were prioritizing appeasing another customer at my expense, instead of honoring the appointment I had already adjusted to. It was disrespectful and unacceptable. After pointing out that I had driven 20 minutes and had already agreed to the reduced service, they finally went ahead with my mani-pedi. The technician did a decent job, but the way the front desk handled the situation left a really bad impression.

Helen, Bobo, and Jenny are all fabulous. I've had a variety of services now (including gel and…read moreDazzle Dry manis, both regular and fancy pedicures), and the quality is always excellent. Being able to book online is a dream, and I've never had to wait like I have at some other salons when I arrive for my appointments.

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Sophia Nail Spa

4.6(17 reviews)

0.2 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

I am in love with this place already. This nail salon is very modern and very sanitary. I came here…read morebecause I previously went to H Polish Nails, and my nail lady sold her business. Turns out she works here now and I am so happy to have found her. No more hunting for a new nail spot. They have a wide variety of colors and they are perfectionists here. They do dip powder manicures, gel polish, hard gels, and regular polish. Hailey and Jolie are the best at what they do!! Parking is a little hard to find here, so I would say come a little earlier. It's a busy area!

Nice staff, clean space, and comfy massage chairs. $35 pedicure and $15 for a callus removal…read moreupgrade. They were able to fit me in with little notice on a Thursday afternoon. They accept Venmo payments!

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Hard gel/ builder gel manicure

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Look At Me

4.8(303 reviews)

0.8 mi•Pacific Heights

Certified professionals

Women-owned & operated

Had a great experience! It was one of the best manicures I've had. I came before my wedding and it…read morelasted over five weeks! Totally worth it!

They do a great job with my manicure! The nails always last so long and look great! Also the…read moreservice is really good as well, everyone is super kind and helpful

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Jennifer L.

0

2

19

14 years ago

I've been here a couple of times and have been pleased with my manicures-this time I got a pedicure. I wish the manicurist had pushed my cuticles back a little more and made sure all the baby toes were cut the same length. The leg/foot massage also could have been a little better, I would easily have done another 10 minutes but she was talking to the other employees so she didn't seem focused on what she was doing. I was also annoyed that they don't take credit cards even though it says on their yelp page that they do and no where in the salon does it say they only take debit or cash. I was told they would make an exception 'this time'. In general, I would go here again, but be more proactive with what my expectations are. read more

Kate O.

79

1

5 months ago

I've been getting gel nails done professionally for 15+ years and Dung at Zenbi Nails is truly amazing at what she does. My nails come out beautiful every single time, and they actually LAST. The quality of her work is honestly the best I've found. I also really appreciate how easy and smooth every appointment is. I walk in, Dung is ready for me, and everything always runs on time. Zenbi never feels chaotic or overbooked like a lot of salons do, and you can tell they genuinely care about their clients and the experience they provide. Dung, thank you for always doing such an incredible job. I couldn't recommend Zenbi Nails more! read more

Tessa M.

125

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3

2 years ago

Zenbi Nails is a gem! The salon has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to relax the moment you walk in. Mary and Mandy, the technicians who worked on my nails, were absolutely fantastic. They are not only skilled but also incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that every detail was just right. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quality nail salon with a personal touch! read more

Chitra R.

10

2

0

5 years ago

I have been going to Zenbi nails for the last 10+ years because of the friendly staff and the amazing job their do. Mary the manager is wonderful and she and the team take their time to do the nails, they always carry the latest colors for the season plus the place is clean. i recommend any who wants to get a mani, pedi or both Zenbi nails is the place to visit. read more

Naha A.

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137

13

9 years ago

Today I went to the nail salon for my daughter. She begged and begged to go. I finally caved in. At first I thought geeze waste of money for my 4 year old. read more

Samira A.

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31

0

4 years ago

I think they are the best nail place in the area! I would highly recommend going to Zenbi Nails.

Taahir M.

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2

1

9 years ago

Ladies are very nice. Clean place and great job on my nails. I will go back again. Coach "T" read more

Manda P.

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10

0

12 years ago

The service here is always terrible. No wonder the price is only $22 for a mani/pedi!

Nikki C.

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2

0

14 years ago

Love this place!! Go there all the time and am always happy with my mani/pedi!

Nicolle P.

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7

0

7 years ago

Our new favorite nail spot. Will drive in from Marin for sure!!

Qiqi W.

459

13

1

14 years ago

Nice job at a fabulous price! Love it!

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