Top Best 15 Nail Salons in Redwood City, San Mateo

Alice Egar best place for foot care!!

Andressa Clark I just had an amazing experience with Fernanda! Lymphatic Drainage massage + Facial Treatment. Absolutely a must do! I could see on the spot how it improved my cellulite appearance and the bloating just disappeared.

Gabriela I absolutely love visiting FR SPA, a Brazilian SPA in Redwood City has become my go-to spot for all things beauty and self-care. From nails to hair, body sculpting, and facials, they truly do it all and they do it exceptionally well. The staff is incredibly skilled and friendly, making every visit feel like a luxurious escape. My nails always look flawless I do the Brazilians fiberglass on my hands and Gel polish on my feet , my hair feels revitalized for the next holidays after a fresh cut, and their body-sculpting treatments have made a noticeable difference. As for facials, they use top-notch products and techniques that leave my skin glowing every time. The ambiance is serene and welcoming, and they really pay attention to the little details that make the experience special. I always leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and confident. If youre in Redwood City and looking for a high-quality spa experience, I highly recommend FR SPA. Its the perfect place to treat yourself!

Paula Maia I’ve been going to FR Spa since 2018, and honestly, I can’t imagine going anywhere else for facials and body sculpting in the Bay Area. The treatments are amazing – my skin always looks and feels incredible after a facial, and the body sculpting has given me results I didn’t think were possible! The team is super friendly and makes you feel so comfortable from the moment you walk in. The spa itself is clean, cozy, and the perfect place

Gabriel Alexandre I recently had a facial cleansing treatment at FR Spa with Fernanda Reis, and it was a great experience. The spa had a calm, professional atmosphere, and Fernanda made sure to focus on what my skin actually needed. After the treatment, my face felt clean, refreshed, and well taken care of-definitely worth it if youre looking for something simple and effective. Highly recommend.

A Hewmun FR SPA is a newly opened beauty parlor in the heart of Redwood City, I highly recommend to you. This hip body shaping boutique is a stone throw away from Whole Foods along side El Camino with plenty of parking. I eat very little, run a 10K every Friday and walk about 250K steps every month. However with age, my fatty belly armor is persistently saying hi in the mirror. I wanted gone. Research pointed the way to the newly opened FR SPA. Upon being greeted by the lovely owner Fernanda I felt immediately in good hands. I was offered a beverage from a range of tasty treats and accompanied to a chic treatment room. Fernanda carefully unleashed a battery of pleasant treatments onto to my less desired belly fat. While working hard, she encouraged me that there is a slimmer me just a few weeks away. Fernanda periodically inquired about my level of comfort and well being, again I felt in good hands. The prices are just about what you expect from a professional SPA. If you do not struggle with stubborn belly fat, you can get all kinds of treatments. I will be back to continue with treatments and check my progress.

Brenda De Jesus Acosta I’ve been going to Gaby since she began doing nails. She is the absolute best! I have gotten acrylic and gel, and have fallen in love with gel. My nails have grown so much since I started coming to Gaby, they are so strong and no longer break. She uses the best products.

Maribel Ochoa Very, very satisfied Gaby is excellent at nail art design and the service is great as well. I would highly recommend this place is wonderful. Any design to want Gaby can do it

Jacquelinne Cardoza I have been getting my nails done by gaby for over 2 years now. She always takes her time and makes sure her work is perfect! All the designs I’ve shown her she’s been able to do and I always love my nails after my appointments!

Sonia Deharo The best place to get your nails done.. Gabby always goes above and beyond with the nail design that she makes ❤️❤️

Jina Choi First time at this nail salon and had a great experience! Nancy was so friendly. She really took her time and her attention to detail was amazing. To top it all off the massage was so nice and relaxing. Will be returning!

Jake What a great place to get your pedicure done. Called on a weekday and got an afternoon appointment within 30 minutes. Bottom line - fast, priced right and very good quality.

Alice Carr I went there to get a pedicure done, and a Gentleman by the name of Andy did the job for me and i was so impressed by his work that i recommend it to all my other friends and neighbors as well... i definitely will go back here for more services.

Hannah Bollar Been going to Nancy since forever - super personable service and great quality work - ask about flowers for your pedicure!

lilly broon this place is amazing, they take their time and make sure you walk out happy! my nails look amazing :)

Keri A I love this place. They do the best work of any nail salon I’ve been to, the space is clean and inviting, and they are very well managed so you are always in and out (mani+pedi) in an hour. I’ve been going here for about 6 months and I don’t see ever stopping.

Stephanie Gray When I tell you this is the best pedicure I’ve ever had, it is not an exaggeration. Every tech has such great attention to detail and takes their time, no matter how busy they are. If you’re not going here for a manicure or pedicure, you’ll regret it. Best place ever!

Jessie James My new favorite nail salon! Not only is it super close to home but their customer service and attention to detail are five star all the way. I have a lovely experience each time I visit and wont go anywhere else!

Amber Fu I just had the best manicure of my life. I don’t usually post reviews, but I had such an excellent experience that I feel the need to share. I came in for a walk-in gel manicure, and despite being pretty busy, they accommodated and squeezed me in. My nail tech was Mina (I hope I am spelling her name correctly), and she was wonderful. I was extremely impressed by her attention to detail and how careful and thorough she was, while still maintaining a high level of deftness and efficiency. This will definitely be my go to nail salon from now on. Thank you TOE!

Evren Holland I love coming here. The staff is really nice, clean and they do a great job! The owner is also friendly and kind both to their clients and staff.

Di Duan Very progressional and skilled technicians! I’ve been doing nails with them for almost a year at their Sunnyvale and this new Redwood City location. The nails last a couple of weeks with no chip! Definitely recommend.

Jennifer Xu I absolutely LOVE this nail shop!! I’ve been to their Sunnyvale location and just recently stopped by this new Redwood City location. Both places are very similar and the studio is super nice, clean, aesthetic, and the nail technicians are very skilled. In the past, all the salons I’ve been to have been quite rough and injured my nails, but this place is the only one that takes their time and is very careful. They actually cater to your nail type. Highly recommend!!

Peishan Zhou This place is amazing! It’s totally different from any other store I’ve been before. Their service was pretty nice and patient. If you are looking for a professional nails technician, check out this shop. They provide details, quality Japanese nails. If you are interested, go to their website for more information. For all, I really recommend this shop and I am looking forward to visit it again!

Yeni Y I actually love the nail techs in both salons (Sunnyvale and RWC) but my last experience here removing gel nails was not great. I got them done in the Sunnyvale location and went to RWC to get them removed ($30) and the technician filed my natural nails so thin that 3 of my nails completely cracked/split the next day. The nail shapes were a bit wonky and she didn’t oil my cuticles or anything either. Pretty disappointed in the overall quality of care but I tipped $5 anyways. Regretting that decision as I’ve just clipped all my nails down completely in an effort to preserve them from further damage…not the usual quality I’m used to from this salon. At other salons, if you get your nails done there they usually will do free or discounted gel removal. Their nail art is still great but the aftercare/removal process leaves a lot to be desired. I advise getting your nails done here and getting them removed somewhere else that will care for your natural nails a bit better for $30

Sarah Xu absolutely my favorite place for nails ❤️ the staff is always professional, clean, and detail-oriented. the nails last forever (usually 3 weeks to a month for me) while keeping my real nails strong.

Anca R Ive been going to Alex Nails for over 6 years. Im a Bodybuilder and Fitness Instructor and I put my hands through a lot of "torture" while weight lifting. Im also a competitor and I need special things done when Im ready to step on stage. The girls at Alex Nails are fabulous. I had turned to them after an awful experience at another salon that was using conventional acrylic nails that ruined my natural nails. Holly saved my own nails by using a technique called silk wrapping. Not only my nails recovered but they look so natural and thin and on top of it theyre strong enough to keep up with my lifestyle. Here and there I may have a broken nail but its the nature of my work, I lift heavy weights and Im prone to breaking a nail or 2. But even when that happens, only the gel breaks leaving my own nails intact. Also Holly would order for me special nail polishes and everyone should try the ones that change colors. Besides the ones that change colors theres some that also glow in the dark. So much fun.

Juanita Gonzalez-Martinez This place is amazing!have been coming here pretty regularly. Hong is the best .She understands my problem with my ingrown toe nails . Holly and Lynns are great w my nails . Prices are reasonable. These are the nicest ladies they remember me and always ask about my day and family! Strongly recommend Alex Nails Salon:)

Safwat Rasheed II Holly and her sister are awesome!! The service was above and beyond!! I will definitely be returning on a regular basis!!

Karina Mendoza The workers at Alex Nails are very nice they ask about your day and ask if there is any specific reason your grtting your nails done . They have snacks for free but they dont have the biggest nail color selections but overal I really like it I plan to go next week

Ann McPherson Holly has been doing my nails for over 20 years! She is fantastic as is Hong. My pedicure by Hong is also wonderful. Amazing massage too. Their prices are also great. Worth every minute.

Barba Vukic Gorgeous nail work, lovely people, and a nice atmosphere. I’ll be back again and again.

Erin Yu Wow - cant say enough good things, so happy I found Cindys! They are so friendly and accommodating, and the nail techs are beyond talented. So thorough every time, love my manis here.

Ashley Beveridge My favorite nail place go to. I still come back moving far away.

Rocio Bohn Ok, I’m an Atherton resident for over 20years. Cindy’s is a local nail spa in Atherton. It’s a nice looking spa, although it is small, it’s seemingly clean and convenient for me so I decided to give them a try. My first manicure/pedicure there was outstanding. There is a gentleman who works there who provides excellent service. I thought it would be my regular spot. The next time I went to my dismay, I noticed they were changing out the nail polishes; I mean they changed out all the polishes. Needless to say, my polish didn’t last more than 48 hours, and that was a gel manicure with tip. I figured it was the polish and decided I’d only go there when it was convenient. I’d go every now and then with low expectations. I went recently on 3/6 for a gel-chrome manicure and pedicure. $135 total, not including tip- which is pretty average these days. First,for my pedicure She had left soap in the back of my calf so I had to ask her to clean that off. The water was also too hot. I had asked her to make it cooler than when it was too cold ahead ask her to make it hotter, and it was clear that I was just an inconvenience for her (Naturally, I wish I didn’t have to ask for all of these corrections- like get it together) And every time I did make a request, she was speaking another language clearly talking about me. Ultimately, I just wasn’t happy with the shape of my nail (Which I’ve never had a problem with) somehow she made them look crooked, and acted as though that was simply the shape of my nails: the pushback and attitude I received, caught me off guard. She started talking in another language, clearly suggesting that my nails were simply crooked if not something worse, or that I was simply being difficult.. for asking for what I wanted. At the end of the pedicure, one of the nails just was too crooked for me to tolerate so they had to kind of shave down one of the sides to the bottom to make it look straight, which was a fine fix, although it did remove some of the chrome, which is understandable, but was not reapplied. I let it go. The very next day, my gel manicure chipped. I felt as though my time was wasted, and it was pretty disappointing to find the manicure had chipped given it had only been less than 24hrs, and that I got it in advance so I wouldn’t have to go in on my birthday. I had plans on my birthday out of town. I couldn’t go in to have it fixed that day, nor would I have wanted to. I called and while the owner, Cindy herself, is the one who did my manicure, she was completely unapologetic, although she did offer to fix the ONE nail (she emphasized) on Monday- the earliest I could go in. Cindy Could not have cared less about my time, or the fact that I have a chipped manicure for my birthday; offered no explanation, or had any genuine concern. She stated that they would “fix that one nail on Monday.” It just didn’t sit well with me, so I ended up calling back, asking very calmly for some kind of explanation as to why this might’ve happened or why I was so quickly disregarded. I get it, people are busy, but just generally while I was there, I did not feel very welcome like they’re very entitled at this place, they speak in another language when you make requests for what you are paying for, and they’re clearly talking about you. It was very uncomfortable. Cindy actually resorted to yelling at me on our call and hanging up the phone. So an apology would have been nice. FYI, I paid full price for my manicure and pedicure and did not request any kind of refund. I do not plan to return to the salon, and I would not recommend anybody go here unless you’d like to be mistreated. It was just an unsettling experience.

Debbie Fisher They do a great job on pedicures! I’ve come here for years.

Kim Wormley The level of care here goes beyond what I expected. My pedicure felt highly personalized, particularly with respect to maintaining just-right water temperature. I should also mention the cedar, citrus, lemongrass, green tea, and rose petals. Moreover, I felt like an honored guest rather than just another client. Kudos to Lisa and Skip for creating an intimate, impactful and relaxing space!

Ayla Y Family owned business that cares about the wellbeing of your nails!! So kind and took exceptional care of my feet. Thank you Lisa☺️

Melissa Benkis I’m so happy I found this new salon in downtown. It’s a bit tucked away but very cute and clean on the inside. It would be a fun place for a bridal party or little girls birthday. I got a very relaxing massage and herbal detox with my treatment. Added plus is the mimosa!

Josephine Averilla Lisa at Royal Nail Salon is awesome. She greets all clients as family. She pays attention to both my pedicure and manicure needs. She gently massages your feet and hands to bring you to a calm and relaxed state. The calming music helps to quiet your mind. I have only seen her 5 times already and have come to know her as one of her clients, friend and family. She is truly genuine and very caring.

Victoria Tuiono MY “Gel” POLISH TOES WERE MESSED UP AND MY NAIL CAME OFF IN LESS THAN 24 HRS‼️ If you want a specific design done for your nails DO NOT come here. I asked for a medium square set with an airbrush design and left with long stiletto cat eye nails. Before she started on my nails she confirmed that she was able to do the design and then starts off by gluing stiletto tips. As she tries to cut them into a square shape, I would have been left with a short square set so I told her to just leave them as is because I did not want to go through the pain of removing the glued tips. (Gelx set) she then continues to give me a cat eye design that looks nothing like the picture. As she does my toes I ask for gel polish. She has me under the light for a while, while she is just on her phone. After my toes were done drying she said that they were fine and I was able to put my shoes on. When I’m getting ready to pay she says all these xtra fees and said my total was $150. Was NOT expecting to pay that much especially since I didn’t get the design I asked for. I get to my car and the polish on my toes were completely ruined! Why would she put my nails under the UV light if it was regular polish????? And she told me it was gel! Then when I get home my pinky nail comes off by itself 4 HOURS LATER. I call the next day to ask for a refund and they only want to give me $40 back and I have to take off my nails. (Which I don’t mind taking them off) So I basically paid $110 for a regular polish pedicure! As I’m asking for a refund the lady is yelling at me as if it’s my fault. I totally understand that she should get some money for her labor because she was working but I should also be refunded more than $40. I came here to finally treat myself and I’m disappointed that I paid my hard earned money on TWO messed up sets.

T. M I was in Redwood City for a wedding and decided to do my manicure here. The nail tech was so professional and did my nails so well. I loved the service and the hospitality. Thank you so much!

Angie Thrasher Wonderful service, friendly, clean and fantastic mani/pedi. Basic pedi with great massage and hot stones! Will be my go to place now for gel mani and pedi!

Courtney Colzie My nails were super weak afterwards and I asked for them to be done the exact way I had them they were breaking by the next day and they are my real nails. They were filing down the top of my nails way too much .

Inge Tiegel Donna does a great job on your finger and toe nails. Shes very pleasant and friendly. She will do custom nail art as well.

Christy Trieu Chin I was in the area to meet up with friends for lunch then i came across this cute nail shop on El Camino. Its under new management i got a manicure done today. My manicurist, Sophia did a great job, taking her time to get my nail to perfection. By the way, they have 20% off for all the services until the end of the month. If you need to get your nails done, come give it a try, you wont be disappointed! Thank you for doing a great job today, well definitely come back to get my manicure done sometime next week.

Alina Arsaeva I’ve been living in the Bay Area for almost two years, and I finally found a salon that I’m completely happy with :) I got my nails done there for the first time, and the result was incredible - perfect cuticle care and super neat polish. I haven’t had my nails treated this well in a long time. Huge thanks to the girls for both the amazing result and the cozy atmosphere they create in the salon! You walk in and immediately feel the good vibes :) These photos were taken three days after my visit, and my manicure still looks like new even though I’ve been cleaning and doing dishes! It’s like magic :)

Gabriella K Update: As this is my 3rd appointment with this salon. I came to see Olga for the second time. She is very efficient and does beautiful work. I was just disappointed from my last service because at the end of my appointment I was informed I needed to pay an extra $30 on top of the $110 plus tip I was already going to pay due to the fact that Olga fixed all my nails that had a slight curve and straightened them out. I think I would have been more receptive to the additional charge if I was told about it up front and not when I was checking out. Even though they gave me a slight discount to $20, I couldn’t tip as much as I would have liked to due to me always budgeting these appointments. This is my second time seeing her and she never mentioned that she would need to do that type of correction next time. I made another appointment in November because they always deliver consistent work, but I will be trying a different technician next time. As you can see my natural nails have grown so much! Trust the process. Original review: I have always wanted to try a Russian manicure and was excited to see a new shop opening in Menlo Park. I booked an online appointment with Farah. I was warmly greeted by the owner and her staff. Offered refreshments and was taken a few minutes before my appointment time. Farah was EXTREMELY thorough! Her attention to detail wasn’t only spot on but you could tell she really loves what she does. My nail are in bad shape. The gel builder technique will strengthen my natural nails and get them to the health and length I want. Booked my next appointment before leaving. I can’t wait to trust the process to get to my nail goals! Thanks Farah!

C L Meew Studio is my monthly therapy session. A beautiful studio that offers the optimum environment for practicing self-care. The attention to detail is awesome and I feel safe knowing they only use high quality gels/polishes. So far I’ve only had appointments with Anna and Maria-both incredibly sweet. Since coming here I have been able to grow out my natural nails. No acrylic, no gel-x

Christine Nguyen I think I found my new love for Russian manicures. Thank you so much Monica for taking such great care of my fingers. She noticed how fast my cuticles grow, now that I’ve seen her three times, it’s like she knows how my nails and cuticles grow. Everyone here is so sweet and polite. And the owner is so patient and caring. I love coming here!

Diana Check-in experience was great and everyone is welcoming and friendly. My technician is a total professional and did an amazing job with my nails. Very beautiful, accurate, and perfect. One of my nails is recovering from an injury and didn’t hesitate and made sure to clean it up so it won’t cause further injury (and even made it pretty). Thank you, ladies!

Ji Choi This place has very pleasant feeling when you walk in. The owner seems to be paying a lot attention in cleanliness and sanitation. The stylists pay a lot of attention to customer. I usually get plain manicure and it lasts for a very long time. I got mine done about 4 weeks ago and they still look great! I strongly recommend this place!

Aaron Konzek This is the best Russian pedicure nail salon in the San Francisco bay area. The attention to detail is unmatched compared to other places. They also seem to use high-quality and clean tools. It is by appointment only so no walk ins but its worth the wait. For a Russian-style manicure/pedicure this is top notch

Jesse Johns Absolutely awesome service! I took the picture of my manicure a week later and it’s still same as the first day. I love it! Great quality of work and materials. I like the positive attitude and stylish design of the salon. Highly recommend! I got perfect nails, 5 stars service, and happy energy!

Vy Nguyen Have been coming here for almost a year, my nails needed precision care and rehab from standard gels. Not only is the spa sparkling clean and peaceful, the team is very skilled and artistic. My nails grow out straight, strong and smooth, no more dry and peeling cuticles from toxic chemicals.

Loulou A The worst nail salon I have ever go to. Nails chipped and pilled after 2 days even though it was Gail nail !!!! really??? Went back to fix but same thing happened next day. Dont waste ur money going there...pls see pics below

Luke Thomas The friendliest staff and best place to get a haircut in the Bay Area.

patricia y Amy is the best manicurist Ive ever been to.my cuticles look amazing and it was a pleasure to be spoiled by her.

Kuenley Chiu This is a reliable, high quality place to go for a mens haircut, even though it is also a nail/foot salon. Kim especially gives a great haircut, will fit you in at almost any time (except Tuesdays), and has very convenient hours during your lunch or right after work. $18 for a good quality haircut is not bad in this area, and allowed me to end my search for someplace that I could just count on whenever I need one. Of course they also do womens hair and styling too. Will be going back here for sure. Easy parking and friendly staff.

Caitlin Hill The main reason my sister brought me to this nail salon was to experience the reclining chairs they have you lay in while you get your nails done. When we got there they had put us next to each other but her while her chairs massager functions worked, mine did not. When she asked them to move me to a working chair we were told that most of the chairs there did not in fact work. Disappointedly we decided to stay and still get our nails done. Five mins later her chair stopped working too.

Linda Garcia I went because it had such a good rating. My manicure came out great. But I was disappointed in the customer service and the lack of attention. During the pedicure the woman roughly sanded an area of my foot next to a callous rather than on the callous because she wasn’t paying attention. She was talking to a coworker. I kept pulling my leg away each time, to no avail. It was also frustrating trying to communicate what you want and having to go through other worker for a translation. Not a good experience.

Christy Pommerien I have been coming here for YEARS! I absolutely love the place, I love how personal Kristy and Tiffany are. Today was my first time back since Covid started (1.5 years ago!!) and Tiffany remembered me instantly. It is so amazing in a service based industry that sees so many people that they recognized me with my mask on! So as I sit here in my recliner chair, relaxing in a way that I haven’t done in 1.5 years, I am so appreciative of Belle Nails and all the women that work here. I highly recommend!! Also, their Covid procedures are great. I can only speak for the pedicure, but each chair has a plastic screen, all employees are wearing a mask, and they confirmed all employees are vaccinated. I feel very safe here!!

Karen Kovacs I have been here twice. A walk in. I really have a problem with ingrown nails on my feet and No other nail salon besides this Belle nail spa has been able to help . I really don’t understand how they don’t have tons of people. I 100% recommend this place … if you have ingrown nails … you will thank me- or them .

Paige Bishop Beautifully managed nail salon! Personalized experience-professional-progressive business ethics on phone and in person. Impressive from the moment you walk through the door. So thankful to have found this salon. Customer for life.

Shruti Kapoor Their manicure pedicure service is good for gel nails. This time I wanted a change so decided to get regular nail polish yesterday. My manicure started chipping already. I get that regular nail polish does not last long but $60 for nail polish that lasts one day is not worth it. I would probably go for gel nails but not for regular nail polish.

Trish Reilly Taylor I’ve been coming here for years and I’m never disappointed. I get a pedicure and gel nails. Everyone is very friendly and does a great job. My husband comes in for pedicures as well and he loves it. I can’t recommend this place enough!

margaret ngugi Pros:Aaron was great - attentive and gentle. He didnt rush through my acrylic tips but delicately crafted. He was responsive when I pointed out anything that was wrong and solved it quickly, friendly without complaining. When he saw something not right he removed and fixed. Im happy with the results and experience. Cons: extra to remove cuticles didnt sit right with me and it isnt called out on the price list. Creating a clean nail bed should be foundational to the process. This is usually my experience with great nail techs.

tricia hafley Came here a few weeks ago to remove my acrylic nails. They didn’t soak them and used another acrylic nail to pry/rip them off. It hurt A Lot and I expressed this and they just asked if I was ok, then continued to do it this way. I don’t normally get acryllic so I wasn’t sure if this was just how it was done until I went to another salon after and they commented on how thin my nail beds were. They also cut one of my cuticles so bad it was scabbing. Now my nails have been breaking below the quick. I’ve had 4 break in the last week. Truly the worst experience ever.