List Best 14 Nail Salons in San Mateo, CA (Part 3)

Angelina Griñe As many have stated, Jenny is amazing! She did a good, clean job. The polish started to bubble and she quickly noticed and fixed it! For only $15 I’m super happy with what I got. Will be back for sure!

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

P Jeffery Wow. Just had powder manicure with Kelly. They made me and my pup very welcome (he is very well behaved and does not bark!). So happy with service and the nails.

janet oates We, hubs and I have been going to Starlight for years. They are very nice and we appreciate how they care for us old folks (we are in our 80s) As one ages our nails become thick, they never complain and do a good job. We love the extras on our feet, the foot and leg massages, the hot wax, it is such a luxury.

Rebecca Julinet I called a few salons in the area because I needed a gel overlay (aka poly gel) fill and this one said they did it. When I arrived for my appointment, they sat me down right away and I reminded them that I was there for a gel acrylic overlay fill. Not only did they go on and on saying that there’s no such thing as poly gel, but that I had acrylic and NOT poly gel, so Anna proceeded to put acrylic bonding liquid on each of my nails and my nails stared to MELT! It gets worse, she said she didn’t know what was happening and instead quickly put acrylic OVER MY MELTING GEL NAILS! Below is the inspo pic I showed and the quite terrible final result. Asked for a refund, considering that my poly gel was melted and ruined, but they said no.

Jessica Luong I recently visited Emily Nails Spa and I must say, it was an absolute delight! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and impeccable service. The ambiance was so soothing and tranquil, creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind and relax. The technicians were highly skilled and paid meticulous attention to detail, leaving my nails looking flawless and beautiful. The range of services offered was impressive, and the quality of products used exceeded my expectations. I left feeling pampered, rejuvenated, and already planning my next visit. I highly recommend Emily Nail Spa to anyone looking for top-notch nail care and a truly luxurious experience! Not only was the overall experience at Emily Nail Spa exceptional, but the nail services were also outstanding! The nail technicians were incredibly talented and knowledgeable, guiding me through the process with expertise and care. Whether I wanted a classic manicure, a trendy nail art design, or a luxurious spa pedicure, they had it all covered. The attention to hygiene and cleanliness was also commendable, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment throughout my visit. My nails have never looked better, and Im already receiving compliments left and right! Thank you, Emily Nail Spa, for exceeding my expectations and providing top-notch nail services. Ill definitely be back for more!

aurora schein Excellent service, good price, nice people.

shantaya orlando Nail Box is my go-to nail salon! They know how to do everything especially on trend stuff like: chrome, hard gel/builder gel, intricate nail art/design, and gel X, (which is hard to find in San Mateo!) I go to Ananya for my finger nails - she’s the best! & Cherry for my toes, also amazing!! I see other nail artists here do amazing work too! The salon is cute, and easy parking right across the street. I definitely recommend nail box for all your nail needs.

Finn Yalif Service was amazing. I’ve worked with Daisy three times now and every time she has done so well. The designs are stunning. I did gel x refills twice and builder gel once. Absolutely amazing.

Rat Proof / Tim the Ratman Vialli Great pedicure. Horrible manicure. I could have done this myself. I wish I complained or left a terrible tip. 45$ a d 15$ tip. Worth the deluxe ped but Ill show you my mani.lady was nice but seemed In a hurry.

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”.

Anastasia Gonnova Got my nails done with Mia. Extremely dirty workstation and not sanitized tools. Not safe.