Top Best 9 Nail Salons in San Francisco, San Francisco (part 3)

rachel f I never normally write reviews but I had to for this place. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and now Phuong has bought the business. The place is clean and a very comfy neighborhood salon. The people have always been so kind. Got a gel mani the other day and noticed there was a little problem with the top coat (nothing big, just something with the texture. We’re human). I went back the next day and Phuong was immediately on top of it, helping to redo the top coat and it came out perfectly. Prices are fair and quality has always been good or if there’s a mistake, they definitely make it up. Thank you so much! I love my nails and will continue to be a loyal customer.

Judy Kong The place was so convenient (I took the N to get dropped off less than 20 feet from the location) and got seated in 5 minutes. I made an appointment for a pedicure and their shop looks more catered towards pedicures than manicures (although they can definitely do both). The basins look like sinks and the ladies working on you are very meticulous and quick. Great service and I’ll definitely go back there again!

Vanessa Galarneau This salon is so cute! Phuong and Annie were so kind and friendly. Love my manicure, I will definitely go back :)

Emily Carey I don’t usually leave reviews but saw reviews that they don’t take walk ins and are very rude, but I’ve been to this place 3 times now and the staff have been nothing but extremely nice. One of those times I did just walk in with no appt and they took me. I spent a really long time working with the person doing my nails to find the perfect colour for what I was looking for and she took a the time to make sure the design was what I wanted. The gel pedicure I got lasted weeks! I always need to take them off before they even start chipping because they last so long. I’ll admit a bit pricey but similar to others I’ve seen in the area. Overall I continue to come back here time and again!

Mary Vlahos Very good on nails but sketchy on price. Twice the price differed from what they advertised. Make sure you know the price first. 77.00 for a deluxe manicure and 35.00 for a gel color change..wow. she told me gel pedicure I dont have to wait but neglected to tell me it was 20.00 more until she ramg everything in. Also $35.00 for a color change when a gel nail color is 45.00...pricing makes zero sense. No wonder why they dont advertise the prices

Nicole Miller I love this place it was my first time going and everyone is great I seriously don’t get the negative reviews on here Lan does amazing design work and the lady who did my acrylics was absolutely amazing. Very clean and nice space I will definitely be back.

Kate H Best place ever for acrylic designs, they always do the best! I always go here and my nails always last for at least 3 weeks and they always turn out so nice. I have pictures of sets I have done here before. I have also enjoyed my gel manicures and regular pedicures done there.

Kay Bee Came here with a friend for a mani pedi. Tried nail art on my ring fingers to get into the season. Glad that we made an appointment. A couple of girls came in without and squeezed them in but they had to wait a bit. My gel nails lasted about a little over a week and a half before it started chipping. Pretty good for me as it usually starts chipping after a week.

Miles This is my second time ever getting a manicure done (I’ve had pedicures before). This shop was really patient with me as my friend gave me the wrong place and I arrived 15min late for our appointment. The place was in a good area and the place looked well kept/clean/nice. They had like 3–4 people working on at any given time, but always made sure I was comfortable. The pedicure went well and relaxing. For the gel manicure I asked for the silver detail and they gave me the all inclusive cost which was a really good, fair price! As I was getting my pedicure the workers cross checked and made sure it was up to pare. Jennie recommended a lighter clear nude base so the silver can pop. Then Lan or Linh (forgive me I have bad hearing) came in with the designs! She’s amazing and has been doing this for 7 years. She even asked if I wanted to do a pop of spray gradient underneath and swatched the colors so I knew which one was right. I AM SOOO HAPPPY with the result!! I’m definitely coming back again!

Efigenia Dominguez I dont like to share my favorites for selfish reasons but Ziva Nail Salon is absolutely one of the best true powder dip shops in the city. They know how to remove the powder easily without injuring my nails, and have ample colors selection. The salon is neat and tidy and the girls perform AMAZING shoulder and feet massage.

Nicole Violet I went in there with a picture and I came out with dirty misshaven nails. I will never go there again. I had to pay $50 and go to lux nail salon to have them fixed and now they look like the picture. Dont waste your time or money, theyre rude, they price gouge and it was just a horrible waste of time!

Josephine Foucher I really enjoy this salon. I live close by and come regularly for pedicure and have always been happy with the results. They have massage chairs, the staff is nice and they do a good job (I love that they use real oranges with the hydrating cream on the legs), and I think the prices are very reasonable. Sometimes a little wait when busy but thankfully there is a coffee shop nearby, and usually you can just walk in, and its great.

Lisa Houdei Immediately after walking into this nail salon, I was greeted so warmly by the lovely women that work here. I looked to my left to find the mother of the owner of the salon hugging an 88 year old customer who walked 30 minutes just to get her nails done by her. My nails were carefully and beautifully done and I’ve never had a better experience. They also squeezed us in last minute, so that was very much appreciated. Unique, special, and a warm environment. Thank you!

Kristi Worst! Look at he state they left fingers in after the dip had another color mixed in, making it not the pink I asked for. Truly the worst

Andrew Garfield I have been going to Thi Spa & Nails for several years now and it is the best nail salon I have ever been to. Thi has been doing my nails for the last 9 years and she has never done the same design twice. Her work is very unique and she is a perfectionist. She is very personable and does everything possible to accommodate her customers. I highly recommend Thi Spa & Nails.

Charity Farre I’m a regular at Thi Spa & Nails and I have never left disappointed! I go in for gel x nails and pedicure! I receive so many compliments on my nails and I love my sets every single time. The staff are so kind and welcoming everytime I go in. I usually go for walk-ins and that has never caused any issues. If you are busy like me and only go in for nails when you have the time to then place is definitely for you! They will do their best to ensure you get the result you desire. I often ask for their suggestions after showing them my inspiration pictures and they always deliver! The area is also a really good spot, close to everything. If you want to grab something to eat and drink before/after your nails, you have a variety of options in the area. Transportation wise, there is a lot of public transportation as it is in the heart of downtown. It is also a walkable area, so walking is accessible. Thank you Thi Spa & Nails for taking care of my nails!

Seung ah Lee Bumpy texture and details are low quality. My technition was new at her job I guess. When I complained to the manager, she was just ready to defense not to genuinly communicate. Since the jell is not covered fully, my thumb nail is already tearing on the side. I have came here four times but now I am not going anymore.

Victoria Wong I’ve had my gel mani and pedi done regularly (every 2-3 weeks) at Thi Spa for many years (5+) and the ladies here always do a wonderful job. I love the cherry heart design I got today - it’s so cute!

Shavon Gartrell I booked an appointment online for the same day (day before Valentine’s Day), walked in and was greeted kindly . We picked out a perfect red and she got to work on my gel x nails . I had a very pleasant experience , and my nail tech was quick and ensured I was very comfortable. I am definitely going back , and super grateful for the wonderful experience and beautiful nails .

Sravya Basvapatri Fast service, was able to accommodate walk-in on a Sunday evening. Did a gel manicure and it’s beautiful, but some of the nails are shaped unevenly, there’s a few bubbles and dust stuck in the polish. My nail also started bleeding during cuticle removal because it was a bit fast and rough, wish she’d been a bit more gentle. Not sure I’d come back, but I like the finished product.

Ami Cai I had an amazing time!! All the women were extremely diligent in their work and had a very positive and friendly demeanor! I had just walked in and had the absolute best time getting my dream nails and given the best socializing from everyone being so kind. I had a very popular set of nails at GDC and had tons of people excited to go next year! Definitely am planning on coming back next year when I’m in town!! ^^)

Maureen Zhang First time here and I got a gel manicure on my natural nails plus three gel extensions on three broken nails. For transparency, it is $41 for a gel manicure with removal ($36 if you come in with bare nails), $15 for ombré, and $7 for the gel extensions. My total came out to be $63, which is not the cheapest but not a bad price either. You can get a loyalty stamp card and get a stamp for each cash payment of $30. Inside was small but clean, and they also offer a free drink menu (just sodas/sparkling water/water). Amy did my nails, and she was super quick and knowledgeable!

Courtney Clavon I tried this place nearly 3 weeks ago & my gel manicure still looks incredible! First picture is 3 weeks past, and second is right after I got them done. Incredible job!!

cameron newman been coming here for over 2 years now! i see jennie for dip manicures & she is the absolute best - so kind, patient, detail-oriented, and truly talented! she does it all, i highly recommend her!

Audrey Fremier One of the best gel manicures I’ve had! They took off my old gel polish with a nail file then soaking them as opposed to just buzzing off and really destroying nails like some salons do. Then they provided fingerless gloves to cover your hands from the UV light. Would come back!

Dawn Geoffroy Traveling through town and found this great little salon, Lotus Nails! They were able to get me on short notice. I appreciate that the technician was quick, clean & professional. I’ll definitely stop by again next time I’m in town!

Jennifer Kelley I can’t recommend Lotus Nail Salon enough! Fiona and her team are gentle, detail-oriented, and always so kind. I frequently bring my clients here because of the exceptional service they provide. They are always on trend, and they even carry unique options like Korean nail polish, which adds a special touch to the experience. Every visit is a pleasant experience, thanks to their great atmosphere and attention to detail. If youre looking for a top-notch, stylish nail salon, Lotus is the place to go!

Shu Lin Yao They absolutely nail it. The only place I’ll go to in SF, they never miss on my pedicure and my manicure is just fabulous. On the pricier side but well worth it imo!

Paniz A.R.A My to go nail salon. I love this place. I have been going regularly to lotus nail salon for a year and my nails look fabulous. The staff are very kind. The place is clean and simple. My nail specialist is Helen and she is amazing.

Lauren Clayton The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. They offered water, hot tea, and mango juice for free and worked fast! Their prices are incredibly affordable in comparison to other salons and they offer a wide variety of trending nail designs. Cannot recommend them enough!

Sophia Galley I do Gel x nails and have been coming here for a while! The ladies here are always so nice and Im ALWAYS so happy with my nails!! Favorite place to come for sure!

Liana Trobaugh This place is extremely expensive for the bare minimum work. I went here with my friend hoping to get almond plain French tips and when I went there they put the longest square nails and send shaping them to almond would be 20$ and French tip would be 40$. So we decided to get plain white because color was also expensive and I asked to get them shortened at least sense I didn’t even want them and the lady was very rude and barely shortened them. Although they did have really good glue so when I tried to take them off at home they ripped my natural nail off. The final amount for me and my friend ended up almost being 300$ for barely nothing

Audrey Fremier Pretty good gel manicure so far. Fancy looking chairs for pedicures but the manicures are at a bar in what feels like unofficial seating spots. Lots of color options and was easy to get a same day appointment.

Jordan Aceves I had an amazing experience at Mac’s. My boyfriend and I called ahead at 6:15pm and asked if we could be taken before they close at 7:30pm. Not only did they say yes, they were READY for us when we arrived. We were offered green tea, water, juice, etc. and made my boyfriend comfortable (his first time getting a pedicure). The kind women who did our pedicures were amazing, they paid attention to detail and were VERY nice. They prefer cash for gratuity and conveniently have an ATM inside the shop. I will literally never go anywhere else, the service and kindness is top-tier and I always leave happy! The woman doing my pedicure even asked if it was okay that one nail was shorter than the rest due to a break! The hot stone massage was also a super nice addition to the whole experience. Thank you so much!

Claire Turner We were able to get a walk in appointment first thing on a Saturday. Very efficient and neat gel manicure. Perfect for the festive season

Sarah Lynn Marion This salon is great for classic services like regular manicures and pedicures. My pedicure is great, I’m super happy with it. I came in on a Friday morning and got a gel pedicure and a new gel-x full set on my hands. I would not recommend you get your gel-x nails done here. I think the salon and all their employees are lovely, I just unfortunately had a bad experience. My Gel X nails started popping off like dollar store press-ons just 2 days after I got them done. I’m not sure what happened, as I get Gel X nails regularly, and I’ve never had this happen to me before. The nail tech did a great job shaping and painting the nails, and I was really happy with how they looked, but the application must have been wrong or something because they started coming off on Sunday morning. I came back to the store that afternoon and the salon owner was very apologetic and gave me a full refund for the manicure.

Rozelle Cronin Absolutely thrilled with the mani/pedi I had done on Weds morning. Such a professional job and great value at $45. Welcoming and friendly staff, helpful to me picking a colour from their extensive choice of colours. 2 staff members attended to my nails so it was done quickly and efficiently. I see a previous bad review from someone who (by their own fault) went to the wrong Salon. Very unfair, that salon has a totally different name!! I have no hesitation recommending Sutter nails!!

Sofia S I’ve been going to Sutter Nails for the past two years because their prices are affordable and they’re located close to my job. However, last three times that I went, I was completely dissatisfied with their work, but I kept coming back because I thought that mistakes can happen and I’m not usually very picky. However, last time the employees were kind of rude to me and I didn’t feel very comfortable. Plus, it feels like they completely stopped caring about the quality of their job. Also, the place feels a little bit unsanitary since of lately (or maybe because I started paying attention). They are definitely reusing their nail files on multiple clients and the sterilization pouches never have a processed mark on them. The customer service is below average, I don’t feel welcomed there.

Karla Alvarez This is my second time here and I love how my nails came out. I got the Gel X this time. Also I think is a good price for the job they do. But I do recommend to go if you have a lot of free time! They get really busy and is only 4 workers. Even if you have an appointment. I did an appointment for me and my sister at 10:30am we got out at 12:30pm and one worker was working on both of us at the same time. We had the time to spend and I really like their work so it was worth the wait! :)

yen nguyen They were very friendly and did a great job. Called for a last minute appointment and was able to book. Got a gel pedi and gel color French tip. Just showed a picture for inspiration and they did a beautiful job. Price was reasonable.

Valerie Turner The whole thing started off REALLY WELL. She was doing my nails like it mattered Untill... Other customers came in then she started rushing which means it was a rush job and if that wasnt insulting enough had me pay before painting my nails as if she thought that I wasnt going to

lulu neel The nail tech made me so uncomfortable I asked to stop the service because I mentioned my skin was extremely sensitive and she was rude to me about it for no reason. She put my nails on crooked and tried to tell me it was fine when I complained. So instead of continuing on with a bad service I asked to stop immediately. This is how she left my nails. So completely unprofessional. Do not come here.

Amanda Cox Clean, quiet, relaxing and super sweet. Fairly priced too. Highly recommend if you are in the Union Square neighborhood and need a mani/pedi, etc

yen nguyen They were very friendly and did a great job. Called for a last minute appointment and was able to book. Got a gel pedi and gel color French tip. Just showed a picture for inspiration and they did a beautiful job. Price was reasonable.