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    Zenbi Nails

    4.2 (154 reviews)
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    Services - Zenbi Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    The nail polish clumped on top of my nails

    The services provided by this place are poor and unprofessional, and the store owner does not stand to correct the mess she created on my nails. I got a gel Mani, which has been done most of my life, but I have never seen such unprofessional, poor work by anyone on my nails, and worse than that, the owner refused to fix the issue when asked to fix the mess she had made on my nails. My nails came out horribly wrong. The nails are uneven, with a clump at the tips, and the bases are not fully covered by nail polish. Nails are lumpy when you tilt your nail- I paid $57 plus $7 tax for this horrible service, and when the owner refused to fix it, I demanded a refund; she wanted me to pay her $35 to remove the mess she had made on my nail. There is a sign for the best business reward by the door, and I am wondering how I could earn it, given the poor service they provide. I see another customer reported the same problem in the reviews. Ladies, be aware before spending your money on this ship

    Nude gel manicure
    Darlene T.

    Stepping into this salon feels like hitting pause on the world. The space is calm, minimal, and beautifully designed--like a breath of fresh air for your senses. My manicure was flawless: clean lines, perfect shape, and polish so smooth it looked airbrushed. You can tell they take real pride in their craft--everything feels intentional, from the gentle care to the soothing atmosphere. It's more than a nail appointment--it's a moment of peace.

    Mary always does my gel manicure perfectly! My nails have grown so strong and every time I go they are punctual and quick. Highly recommend!

    Obsessed
    la boca J.

    I always walk out so happy and wanting to show them off. They know exactly what shape and color I'm going for everytime.

    I really wanted to like this place, but I had the worst manicure experience I've ever had. Five of my nails had to be redone multiple times because they weren't applying the polish properly, and the end result still wasn't up to standard--uneven, messy edges, and bubbling. I was polite and patient throughout, but there was no acknowledgment or apology, and I was still charged full price. It felt like the technician knew the service was subpar but chose to ignore it. Really disappointing.

    square french tip gel x nail with sparkle base
    Jazveline M.

    Hands down, best nail place in the Marina. After trying multiple nail places, Zenbi Nails is the top one, and that's all thanks to Mary. Mary (owner) takes her time on your nails and makes sure you are happy with your nails every step of the way. She prioritizes the health of your cuticles and nails. So happy to finally have a nail tech and salon I can rely on. Would 10/10 recommend for any one living or visiting the Marina.

    Beautiful Pink Chrome Nails

    Highly recommend Zenbi Nails!!! My nails and toes always look fabulous when I come here. Mary and her staff do excellent work, are kind, and professional always. I suggest adding the chrome on top, it looks so elegant and adds a touch of glamour. Thank you so much Mary!!!!

    Gel Mani

    Love this place! My gel mini always lasts me a full three weeks without chipping. The space is spotless, and sometimes they even offer me coffee, such a nice touch!

    Gel X nails that were done 6 days ago.
    Angelina D.

    Very bad experience with Gel X. My manicurist placed the nails very far down on my nail beds leaving a lot of space between the cuticle so they looked grown out even before I'd left the salon. I voiced my concern and she told me she did this so that the nails would stay on better. Despite this, I've had two nails pop off in less than a week. My nails last 3 weeks plus when I've had them done at other salons. Very disappointing for the $70 price. I will never go back.

    My favorite nail salon in the city! I get gel and it always lasts a month. I only go back because my nails are so grown out - no chipping / peeling. Place is clean and service is 10/10. Highly recommend for a quality mani & pedi.

    Honestly one of the worst manicures I've ever had. The machines were dirty, the selection was extremely limited and the actual manicure is pitiful. They sent NO TIME in the cuticles. The paint is inconsistent. I asked for nude and they gave me bubble gum pink...will never return

    Flower design
    Christine P.

    I decided to try out Zenbi after researching a few different nail salons in the Marina. I liked that the store was open at 10am. The manicurist was quick to answer the phone to take my appointment down, and when I arrived, we started right away. No frills or luxuries here though - so don't expect tea/coffee/water or massage chairs. There was very little cuticle work done, but I prefer less as opposed to someone I don't know going too far and cutting me to bleed. That said, my hands don't look as "clean" as I would prefer. However, I give more point for effort to design - My manicurist took a look at the example photo I shared and tried to match the style as closely as possible.

    Gel manicure by Mary
    Alice S.

    Mary is truly the GOAT of manicurists. Her gel manicures last forever and going to Zenbi is so peaceful and relaxing. Love my monthly appointments!

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    Mary (owner) takes her time on your nails and makes sure you are happy with your nails every step of the way.

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    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.

    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.

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