Nail Salons 11 Reviews in San Mateo, CA (Part 3)

S Akintorin Best nail salon in San Mateo! Absolutely love them. Helen is the bomb and my manicures have never lasted longer. They always do such a nice job and have such lovely facilities! I go every couple weeks!

Mattie Hunter This is the absolute BEST nail salon in the entire Bay Area. Every technician is exceptional. My nails are perfect every single time. The salon is clean, there are many colors to choose from, and the staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. They want you to leave happy. They also use Venmo which I find to be convenient. Call and make an appointment because they book quickly!

Erika A. Love them!! Great service, nice staff

A D Received excellent service, very nice and professional staff who took the time and took great care while working on my nails! Would definitely recommend

Monica J Came here yesterday and it was sooo good! I feel like they really take their time to do their best work. My gel mani and regular pedi were perfect! Will definitely return.

Alessandra Jimenez Amazing service and price. The quality of the service is great. Very friendly staff. Business has been open in this location for years. I go everything two weeks.If I could give 10 stars I would. This place is the best Ive been able to find. Prices are very reasonable. The staff is super friendly and amazing on what they do. Being a guy and getting the nails done, most places do a half job, not here, I feel like I get a great service. They even have a little tool box with your name on it. ;)

Robin S Got in immediately without an appointment. Reasonable prices and friendly and efficient. Lots of polish colors and brands to choose from. Clean comfortable chairs. First time here and will return again.

Ana C Finally, I found the perfect place for my manicure and pedicure and I have already recommended it to my friends, very clean, very professional and great service. Thank you Christine! See you soon.

johnna chaloux Love love love this salon. They do a fabulous dip manicure and have consistent great quality. This is the only place I go to on the peninsula and recommend to all!

M.E L’Chic Nails has been a long established salon in the community with friendly and dedicated staff. As a regular customer you get your own box with your own tools that get sanitized after every time they are used. The place is very clean.

Karla Garcia The service here is horrible. They used to be good, but have lost their professionalism and patience overtime. I took my mom to get a pedicure as a gift — the lady doing her nails was EXTREMELY rude. Told my mom she didn’t have the right toenails for a French tip and refused to a do it if it wasn’t her way or the colors she suggested. My mom asked her if could scrub her heel as there were missing patches. The lady said no because it was “too much work”.

M A To the lady who did my nails Thursday in booth 3, you really hurt both of my thumbs. You went in too deep with that cuticle trimmer. My thumbs are painful and raw. You guys have to stop cutting into the cuticle like you do and pay attention that thats skin you’re working with not a fake hand. Also, manicure and nail shaping FIRST before dip powder, not last. Attention to detail is a must. If you want my money, you have to do better. All of you. Dont do nails if you don’t care about people’s nail health.

Alicia Khor I got acrylics and it was my first time and first time doing acrylic nails from them. The turn out was good but the removal of the acrylics was horrible. The person DID NOT use any acetone to soak or remove my nails. Not one drop of acetone was used. Removals cost $15 and the fact that acetone wasn’t used is appalling. Instead, only a nail clipper and a piece of an unused acrylic nail was used to remove my nails. The process was so harsh on my nails that one of it was lifted up a little and it tore my skin at the bottom of my nails. It was slightly bleeding and all she did was put a thin layer of acrylic paste to “patch” it up on my middle finger. Needles to say that it was a painful experience for my first time getting acrylics and the removal of them.

Rebecca S I’m getting really tired of Bay Area businesses charging so much for sub-par services. The place smells very strongly, they need to add more ventilation. While they were able to seat me as a walk-in, I was not satisfied with the gel manicure I received. They should have added an extra layer, but they didn’t, so the final nails look patchy. They charged $40 for this. I did not tip.

Lisa Gonzalez Im obsessed with my nails!! I finally found a place where I am completely satisfied. I will not lie it is a little pricey i paid $165 without tip for my full set and pedicure but i feel like it was worth it. Will definitely come again. They were busy so i was there for awhile im sure that is preventable.

Angelina Huynh I had my wedding coming up, and came here with some friends for manicures and pedicures. It was my first time going to a nail salon, but I had a wonderful experience. The staff are professional and put a lot of care in their work. They also welcomed us right away and were very sweet and easy to talk to. I loved the results, would love to return again! Thanks K Spa!

Chakarina Valdivia This was so good! Nai designs were amazing, and the nai artists were the nicest people Ive ever met! I will DEFINITELY be coming back!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Lena M I’m so glad I found this place! I got both a manicure and pedicure with regular nail polish and both look great! Everyone was friendly and the salon was clean. I would come back here again.

Daniela Guzman My first time here and I had May do my manicure and she did very well, I love my new nails. Hope to see her again soon!

Angelina Huynh I had my wedding coming up, and came here with some friends for manicures and pedicures. It was my first time going to a nail salon, but I had a wonderful experience. The staff are professional and put a lot of care in their work. They also welcomed us right away and were very sweet and easy to talk to. I loved the results, would love to return again! Thanks K Spa!

Cat Nelson I’ve been going to Universe Nails for years. I’ve always had great service. Recently I started getting GelX extensions and fills. Today Melisa did my new set. She did an amazing job. Will definitely be going back to her.

Tara Ghanizadeh My initial visit here was a bit rocky, but after expressing I wasnt happy with my gel x set Jennifer (the manager) had me come back the next day to get a brand new set. Vi was the technician who helped me this time, and she took the time to ask and understand exactly what i wanted. She was so sweet, gentle and kind. I absolutely adore my new set, and will definitely be back to see her for my future sets.Thank you ladies!!

Lindsay Crom Universe nails always provides a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere! The nail techs are professional and well qualified! Over several years I’ve tried other places but always find I never get the same level of services or care! my nails not only look great and last- they are healthier and always feel much better after a universe pedicure and manicure!!! The extra touches the warm rock massage, the water/tea and treat and the techs always ask me how I’m doing and how my services are! High recommend a visit anytime you need a little relaxation or pampering and all your nail care needs!

Nicole Baltazar Mediocre at best. Nail tech behaved strangely. Insisted on not cutting my nails even though I asked her to multiple times, did a poor job filing, resulting in jagged ends. Did not fix (except to add top coat, which did not fix the problem). Left the salon with pock-marked nails (see pic) and had to go back for them to fix. Not enough color coats so color looks uneven. Made my finger bleed. She kept complementing her own work the entire time, saying how beautiful it was. I dont agree.

Suna Mert I had permanent nail polish, the next day, an extra fee was asked to fix my broken nails. Their approach was not friendly. I am not satisfied at all, I definitely do not recommend it to anyone. They also charge more than other salons. And the finished version at the end, its amazing. We asked if you liked it, they answered yes, we liked it very much. I think they are making fun of me.

Frankie C service is very quick and friendly! I love that you can do walkins or appointments. Staff and diligent and friendly. The place is pretty spacious and clean. I had a terrible manicure once and thought I’d never get one again but Linda and her staff made me feel comfortable enough to want to try again and the nail shape came out perfect, cuticles neat and clean and best of all they didn’t make me bleed (which is what I was worried about). This is my second time back and will be back again, would definitely recommend if you’re in the area and the prices are very reasonable!

Min Peng Service was good and friendly, but the quality was so bad. I got the normal gel manicure. No fancy stuff. When it’s done, it looked okay. However, one of my nails chipped after 2 days. Within one week, 4 more nails chipped…I was just in shock. I will have to get it removed soon since it bothers me so much.

Sonya Martinez Thank you Linda for the beautiful nails for my daughter. She loved the design and I thank for always being so accommodating . I recommend Linda and her team! I give this place 5 stars.

reese turner They were so nice & my gel manicure looked great. Two full nails fell off (not chipped) 4 days after the manicure. I went back in and they fixed it for free (so kind) just for two more to fall off the next day. Kind people, great atmosphere, but the shortest gel manicure I’ve ever had :(

Velonika. Save The service provided here is so great! I always go to Linda for my nails, she gets the job done perfectly! She is very thorough with her work, and she makes sure it’s up to her standards which I love. I always recommend this place to my friends and family.

1 1 They are the best in San Mateo, clean, handle with care, good price, kind, and accommodating. Make sure you tip good they deserve it. Love the massage chairs.

Rubi Cortes This was my first time here and the ladies are so kind. It’s a relaxing, calm place. Tracy did such a great job on my nails; she was so meticulous and paid attention to detail. Love my nails!!!

Meg I recently moved back to the Peninsula. I had the hardest time finding a good salon. This place is AMAZING! Tracy does a perfect job every time. Bella is wonderful too! If youre looking for an upscale nail salon that wont disappoint, you should definitely come here! Everyone is so nice too :)

Rosalinda Acuta Great service and great staff. A loyal customer for years. Always knows how to do the best for the client. I always leave happy with every service.

Heather Lin Their nail painting job is really bad. We did the basic mani and pedi and this is what it looks like a few hours later. Note the clear coat did not cover the entire colored part causing it to look very uneven. Also I think they were rushing and didn’t wait at all between the coats so it’s still not dried even though it’s been hours. I do give them one star because they were friendly and the basic cleaning of cuticle and dead skin was fine

Ryu Yisi They dont serve all people... I asked for a simple manicure and pedicure They said they were booked and I understood that completely. However I did ask "how do I set up an appointment with you for another time?" 3 times as they continued to say theyre booked today and thats it, shook their heads at each other without further explanation to me. As I clarify again id like to set up an appointment for when youre next available, the lady points to where she thinks I can get service down the road somewhere while I continue to explain that I wanted service here. So be aware they dont serve all people.....

Lori Hern I recently visited Glamour Nail Salon. The staff was very quiet and focused on their work, which made the experience feel a bit impersonal. However, the quality of the nail service was excellent. The technician followed my instructions perfectly, and my nails turned out exactly as I wanted. If you prioritize great nails over chatty service, this salon is a good choice.

Liliana Trujillo Came in at 1pm and for 30 min had my feet in cold Water. Never once did she come and offered to change it or to see if I was okay. Its now 2pm ONE FULL hour of me walking in and NOONE came and offered anything.. No friendly service or communication whatsoever. Lady in a purple outfit completely ignored me and assisted another client during that full hour. Horrible service!

Anna Blamey I have been going here on and off for about 10 years and I love it! That staff is so nice and they do my nails exactly how I want them every time. This time I got a set of acrylics and a pedicure before a bachelorette party. I just absolutely love the champagne gold color that they help me pick for my fingers and the flowers they added to my toes!!

Francesca Lee Obsessed with my gel x gray chrome/cat eye nails! Thank you Kathy! She was so nice and gentle with my nails. I highly recommend her for this kinda set! ❤️

Sharon Ching Tiffany and Hanna are the best! I have been coming here for 15 years and they always do an amazing job!

Hana G First time trying this salon and I loved it! I wanted a simple light pink builder gel set on my natural nails and it turned out perfect. The staff was very nice and the salon was small but clean. I had to wait a little bit because I came late for my appointment but I didnt mind. They took really good care of my natural nails which I appreciated. And the price was the best I found in town! I would definitely return!

Julie Bouget Connie did an amazing job on my nails! They look beautiful and perfectly done. She is very attentive and takes great care in her work. Highly recommend!

Devon Nicole Absolutely love this gel builder set done by Connie! She was so patient and kind and her work is seriously top notch. I’ve gotten builder before but Connie’s is by far the best. Making my natural nails strong & adding the best design for fall. Everyone who works there is very nice and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back!

Grace L. Really lovely nail spot. The technicians are kind and do a great job. I can tell they take pride in their work and really do their best for their clients. Loved my gel manicure with design!

Melissa Meyer Excellent service. Clean with a friendly vibe. Highly recommend. I prefer my nails short and natural. They did a great job and did not try to sell me anything I didn’t want. They did a great job on my feet and toes, nice calf & foot massage. Would return for sure.

Liva C The service at this spa is excellent, and the staff are welcoming. However, the gel nail polish has consistently been disappointing. It starts peeling off in less than a week, and right after the application, the polish often appears uneven, with the edges sticking out. Within a day or two, it begins to chip and snag on things, making it impossible to maintain. I stopped visiting the spa because of this issue, but when I gave it another try, the same problem occurred. It seems like either the quality of the polish they use is poor, or the application process isn’t done correctly.

Song Chang I love nail salons like this where the service is impeccable and the ambience is calm and serene. There are no TVs, just calming music. From the moment I walked in, being greeted, and then taken care of immediately, to the nail technicians working on me, I loved everything about this place. You can tell they care about customer service and its soooo clean, spotless. The floors, the ceilings, the detailing, the decor, everything is intentional and I love that. I also loved loved loved that I could book online. I hate having to call in to make an appointment. Ha spent an hour on my pedicure and Lily did my nails. Both were great and I will definitely be book marking this spot and coming back.

Aashka Soni I wish I would have read some of the older reviews— do NOT recommend and disappointed in how sloppy the manicure was. For the price point, I would expect perfect edges and work. Note though- I would give it 5 stars if it was just for David’s work on the pedicure— was clean and perfection.

Nora Hanafy I moved to the area recently and have been on the hunt for a new nail place I love to become a regular at and came across 7 Sisters. I went in today and got so lucky to have Vo do my gel manicure (with design) and Ha do my regular pedicure and I’m OBSESSED!!! They both did a phenomenal job! I found my new regular nail salon and couldn’t be more grateful and excited to go back! I couldn’t recommend this place more highly, thank you so much!!! And thank you to Jeannie for greeting me and checking me out, this place is fantastic!