Top Reviews about 16 Nail Salons in San Jose, CA (Part 2)

B Dowdell Hannah always does a fantastic job on my pedicures but this time I also got a full set for spring break and she did not disappoint! I absolutely love them. She and Lily are very personable and kind women. Hannah works at a great pace, does not rush, and ensures you love your nails every step of the way. The salon is intimate and clean and always has good music playing. Thank you again Hannah!

A Fa Lily was amazing! She was very detailed, and her work station was impeccable! Very nice and customer service oriented. She made sure i was comfortable and that I liked my nails. She did a great job! The salon is very clean small and intimate!

Jennifer Ly Duenas Ive been coming to Nails n Nails since last year and Im glad I found such a cute and clean establishment. My go to person is Lily, but she works hand in hand with Hannah who also does a great job. If you make an appointment with Lily or Hannah, you wont be disappointed as they are very caring, friendly and patient! My experience at Nails n Nails is always positive. I love the work they do and the stuff they use lasts a long time. I generally get a gel manicure and pedicure and can go 4-5 weeks until I need to come back. Nails n Nails has a lot of different color selections and they are very organized when it comes to choosing a color. They even have the latest and greatest and stuff we see on socials thats trending. Lily and Hannah do an amazing job with nail art too, so if youre into cute hearts or designs, let them know and theyll take care of you! Prices are very fair and reasonable here for the work they do compared to other places. I always leave Nails n Nails satisfied! Thank you Lily & Hannah for always taking care of me :)

Todd Smith My dad and I went to this location for the fist time.the owner, staff, and our nails has a great experience. We definitely recommend going to this location if you want good experience and reasonably priced.

Tammy Huynh I had the most amazing experience at Golden Nail Lounge! Gigi gave me a fantastic pedicure, leaving my feet feeling refreshed and beautiful. Linda worked her magic on my manicure, and my nails have never looked better. Lynn, the owner, ensured everything was perfect and provided excellent customer service. The salons cleanliness was impeccable, adding to the overall positive experience. Im thrilled with the stunning job they all did! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sarah Fard "Today, I visited for the first time, and I couldnt be happier or more satisfied. Lindsey did my nails, and she truly exceeded my expectations, making sure to fulfill my every request. I deeply appreciate her dedication and talent. Please continue delivering such excellent service indefinitely." Thank you Lindsay Sarah

Thuy Tran I LOVE this place. I’ve been going to inspired nails ever since it first opened about a year ago. First, all the nail tech are so sweet and caring. They have snacks and water while you wait: They have ENDLESS colors and style to choose from and everyone is so good at what they do. I’ve pretty much been helped by all the nail tech techs here and everyone is just so wonderful. Each nail tech listens to the needs and wants of their clients and is super friendly and funny. The owner Tiffany is really caring and you can tell she actually cares about each one of her customers whether they have an appointment or not. This place is super clean as well. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed!

Tiffany Dinh My best friend introduced me to Holly, and I’ve been coming to her ever since! She always takes her time and does an amazing job cleaning and prepping my nails. I usually come in with inspo photos, and she nails it (pun intended) every single time. Both Holly and Tiffany are so welcoming, sweet, and genuinely funny — it’s always a great experience every time I visit! I wish I had photos of Holly’s previous work on me, but I wanted something clean and natural today

Katherine Foley Under new ownership, Inspired has gotten a nice little makeover inside. The spa chairs and manicure tables are all new, and the place looks clean, refreshed, and inviting. Holly is my go-to for my basic gel manis and every one I’ve had for my pedis is equally great! The prices are reasonable and the ladies are sweet, attentive, and do a wonderful job!

Rominna Garcia I have been to many nail salons in my life, but this is by far the best place I’ve been to. I have been here many times over the past 5 plus years and can’t believe I haven’t done a review yet. They are always clean and friendly it does get busy but I have never been there for an unreasonable amount of time or had to wait very long. The receptionist or owner I’m not sure but she is so friendly and sweet it feels good walking into the salon to her welcoming presence. All the girls there are friendly and nice they do a good job I’ve never had a bad experience with any of them for a mani or pedi I’ll go to any of them but if I’m doing a full set I will definitely go to Dee. If you’re looking for a good place this is that place you won’t be disappointed.

Jacqueline LaGrange Favorite nail salon in the Bay Area. Affordable and great service. Me and my boyfriend have been coming here for a while now and they do the best job on our pedicures. We get the Sugarcoat Special. It has this jelly that makes your feet feel amazing afterwards. I recently got acrylics for the first time and they turned out amazing. Bebe is our favorite but everyone there is excellent. Highly recommend

Bessye IEM This review is only for gel manicure and my nail technician. I came here today because I will be attending a wedding and the experience did not disappoint me. Amazing experience, my nails are shaped the way I love them and the color is 100% well done. I will definitely be coming back again.

andrew lyons Very friendly and skilled professional employees, doing excellent work. Fast and clean shop. I highly recommend them !

Karla Sanchez I’ve been going here for years . I always live the service . The staff is very friendly & the place is very clean & tidy . I recently went in for a regular pedicure cause I had ingrown toe nails . Tina did such a great job taking them out . They used to be so much more swollen & it was even hard to walk . There much better now . I definitely recommend you guys going they have different types of pedicures .

Danyelle Super neat, clean, and relaxing shop. Staff are kind and friendly, and they do a very thorough job. Also awesome pricing & complimentary tea/coffee— I can’t wait to come back! Only cons is they don’t have a large color selection and + $2 to pay with a card. :/

Berta L. Such a nice experience. Great customer service and conversation. Made sure i was comfortable and happy with services. Will for sure go back again!

Anda M. I came here for Pedicure and Gel removal “ not powder “ gel that should be removed manually with nail files. Lady who doesnt speak english wrapped my nails in foil and use nail polish remover, or some acidic liquid for paints and left on my nails too long , after that she used electric machine to “ drill deep into my nails and removed all layers of my nails , damaging my nails to the core . Only when I felt actual pain I told her to stop . It was too late . I am in so much pain that I cried the night and morning after . I came to have my nails done and they made injury on my body . I can sue them . The pedicure was ok . If she was tired and could not do it . She should say come next day, or ask other lady to help her. I am prone to infection Now . Instead she was rushing to do it in not proper way . Just thinking about profit . Its My b day this week and Holidays . Now I can’t have my nails at all for the next 6 months .I am in Big pain that I cannot help my child to dress, or do basic life functions. Other lady just said sorry and fully charged me for Pedi and said I dont have to pay for “ removal “ She made my fingers disabled and left me in pain . I am not bad person to ruin someone job , but they should be accountable for this .All my nails are totally removed all layers of it Its just soft skin underneath and bones .Will take me 6 months to grow my nails, plus I am prone to infection and further injury .I am writing again 3 months after my nails never recovered. I have a damaged mail bed and the owner never called me as written below . I would expect at list free treatments in the future :( Last picture in my nail 3 months after .I can’t even place extensions on this

kavi priya G I generally don’t write reviews but this one I felt like it should really be written. I visited this place for my nails, first of all they didn’t listen to my requirements clearly so they had to redo my nails.. I requested them for a sample nail colors pallet to choose colors like any other spa. The lady who was doing my nails said they don’t have one, They just do by referring photos that we show. I was amazed, but later I saw the sample was shown to other customers. While doing my nails she continuously hurt my nails I almost got blood in few nails, photo attached. Over all had a very bad experience, they invested fear in me to do nails in future.

Nutan Paprikar Tried sweet nail spa for the first time and was happy with the service. I got acrylic and pedicure and it was good. Though I found the prices to be a bit steep considering the location and the place itself.

Layma A. Love the new owners and techs! Ive been following Vi and the girls for the last 3 years and they do an amazing job. Clean work. Great designs. Super nice. And when you make an appointment, you actually start at that time. No assembly line or shuffling people.

Cheryl Favors My nails haven’t looked this great in years! My previous nail gal stopped working and now I found “T”! My Honey loves my nails and they’re a manicure! Cuticles are beautiful and my pedicure couldn’t be any better! Thank you “T”!!

Shristy Agarwal I’ve been to this nail bar a couple of times, before Covid, or during that timeframe! I’m not sure I’ll be back after my latest experience. First off, if that mattered to you, they’ve dropped the 5% cash discount to just 3%, and they don’t give out stamps anymore, which was kind of disappointing. Small perks like that make a difference, you know? On the bright side, Tiffany was amazing! I had a hard time narrowing down a color (I mentioned like 5-6 options), but she really took the time to help me find the perfect one. She did a fantastic job with the filing, paint, and cleanup too. Big thumbs up to her and the other lady who did my hand nails! (Sorry she didn’t have her name on and with all the other conversations on I couldn’t fit in the, oh what’s your name).. That said, the overall experience wasn’t great. The manager was a bit weird, and the team seemed rushed. She had this strict “teacher face” vibe and made me feel like I was wasting everyone’s time for taking a few extra minutes to decide the color for my feet and hands. Sorry, I’ll do my “homework” next time, right? It stressed me out and took the fun out of it. Also, the massage they do is so basic—it’s really just lotion on your arms. Nothing relaxing about it. Pricing is pretty standard, I mean this is how much it costs in a good-looking nail bar. Again on the bright side, the salon is pretty and well maintained! Parking is easy, loads available in the shopping complex. They seem to stay busy, so definitely call ahead to check availability. At this point, I think it’s time for me to try out some new nail bars and see what else is out there. I would have appreciated a warmer and welcoming experience overall, for the time and money put in.

Bing Goldsworth Ive been going here for a few months and they are the best nail place Ive found in the South Bay! I have had my nails done by several of the artists, and each one has been equally amazing! Super friendly & top notch staff! I also love this place because it is very well ventilated and you cannot smell all of the typical nail salon odors.

Forest Sunseri Ive lived in Campbell for 15 years and ever since VNB opened I’ve gone here. Recently though I have questioned why. Aside from Helen who is friendly and puts effort into making sure my nails look good, every other nail tech I’ve had has had a bad attitude and over charged for poor service. I feel bad leaving this review because the owner is so nice but this time I left confused on why I left a tip for once again nails that look cheap. I came in with long almond nails and wanted to change it up by making my nails shorter. I kept in mind that they charge $10 if you want any other nail shape but square but being that they where previously almond cutting them shorter would naturally give them a coffin shape- yet my nail tech argued with me that I needed to pay extra money to make them look EVEN. Now I have lump weird random length nails that I spent $90 on. Ultimately the customer service once again was very poor. Next time I’ll go to KNB where I can count on my nails looking great without being overcharged. I’m honestly disappointed, I live right around the corner and would hope that any establishment would treat its paying customers with care and hospitality.

Darchelle Esteban ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Legendary Nail Spa is above the rest. Helen has been doing my nails for 18+ years. She is the best. Tina does my pedicures and is top notch. There is nowhere/no one else I would give my hard earned money to. If you are looking for a family owned, friendly, professional and quality of nails and pedicures, I suggest you give them a call. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Norma Rodriguez I have been getting my nails done by Helen for over 20 years and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Come check out her new salon Legendary Nails and spa. It is a beautiful salon! Everyone is so welcoming and it’s very relaxing while you are getting your services done. She is always up for the challenge when I bring in a nail design inspiration pic.

Ivana Tran I been going to Helen for a couple years now! I live an hour away but still make the drive to get my nails done with Helen. Her work is amazing! She’s very understanding & her prices are reasonable.

Istuti Gupta I recently visited QT NAILS and I couldnt be happier with my experience! Their gel nails and pedicure services are absolutely top-notch. The salons ambiance is soothing and relaxing. Definitely recommended if you want to get a rejuvenating foot massage.

Emily Kam GREAT! I showed my tech an inspiration photo from Pinterest and she created a set that looks so much better! She was super kind and quick. The prices here are really fair. I would recommend!

Aafiyah khan LOVED MY NAILS!! My friend and I came in and both got acrylics and a pedi. The nails looked even better than the inspo pics and the ladies were so nice. Will definitely be coming back.

Mai Yang Im not a person who gets my nails done often. I went in today for the first time to pamper myself for mothers day and I had a great experience. Walked in and the gentleman in the front was welcoming asked what Im there for. I wanted a simple manicure and just color, no extensions, fake nails or acrylic. I went for the eclipse package. And the nice petite lady Quyen, who worked with me was so sweet and friendly. She suggested gel to make it last longer, so that was added. I told her I wanted nude/pink color and she found one exactly like I imagined. She was so light with her hands and gentle on me. We had small chit chats and she made it fun for me. She gave me a quick arm massage which Im surprised she still got grip and I told her that she is strong and she immediately lift up her hand because she thought she was hurting me lol. No I was just commenting her because Im more of a deep tissue type of person. I thought that was really funny. She will randomly ask me if Im ok or if she hurt me in anyway through the whole process and I thought that was very caring and kind of her. Overall finished under an hour and cost me $40, without tips. My nails came out very pretty and Im happy with the results. It looks better in person than in the photo. I would definitely come back. And recommend to those who wants a simple manicure done.

Alejandra Gonzalez Best experience Ive had at a nail salon in a long time! Will definitely be going back. It may be pricy but definitely worth it. The atmosphere of the place feels so friendly and calm. The staff is extremely helpful, kind, and asks for your input and advice on your nail to make you love them, and everything is perfect to your liking. They even offer a $3 discount if you pay in cash.

Ale C The lady that did my nails (acrylic ones) destroyed my nails, she used a smaller tip on my nails and I didn’t know (of course) and that damaged them terribly creating dip as you can see in the photos. The service was rude, I was feeling like a 8 years old while she has holding my hands grabbing them without care, I got blood on my cuticles as well… overall horrible.

Pooja M I went for getting Gel-X extensions and Lan was great at her work. She was very kind and patiently listening to my requests. I really enjoyed my time and would definitely visit again.

Deneen Donahe This was my first visit at Queenies and definatrly not my last! Jacklyn really did an excellent job of keeping my natural nails looking natural with a touch of beautiful color. My nails turned out better than I could have imagined. Staff was very friendly, also enjoyed chatting with Michelle. Best 1st time experience at Queenies. Pedi is next on the.list!

Danielle Sinclair I was a last minute appointment today, and Lan was able to fix my nails that looked awful. She did a lovely job with the builder gel and kept my nails looking natural which is exactly what I wanted. I could also hear from the woman next to me that she was extremely happy with her nails, and she got an intricate design and some gems for Valentine’s Day. They were also beautiful.

Kira Archuleta My services included eyebrow waxing, pedicure, acrylic nails with design. Every staff member was extremely friendly and professional. The prices are fair and reasonable. Everyone was so respectful and welcoming. Thank you Blossom Nail Spa!!!

Stacy Dickinson Don’t go to this location. Made the mistake of coming here while running errands and should have gone to prune yard. Got my nails done with dip powder on Thursday 8/4. The very next day 6 nails were cracking and chipping. It’s now been 5 days and I’m taking them off because they have cracked so badly that they get stuck in my hair. Pictures are from one day after and four days after. Should have just paid for a básic manicure and gotten a massage, cuticle trim and nail polish that wouldn’t ruin my nails.

Carmen Williams I have anxiety issues, so finding humans that I trust is a bit of a struggle. I’ve lived in San Jose for almost four years now and it’s taken me nearly all that time to find my squad; the perfectionist lash artist, nail artist, and most recently the head guru of them all - the trusted hairdresser. This review is for Lily at Blossom Nail Spa on Branham; the first trusted member of the squad. She’s kind, sweet and something of a perfectionist. I can trust that she’s going to bless me with the best of what she’s got. She’s attentive, detailed, and genuinely kind. I’m aware that I said kind twice. I’m able to relax and let her work her magic. For that I am grateful. Thank you, Lily.

Mark T Not much of a pedi guy but my feet needed it bad before my Vegas pool party trip. These girls were amazing and very accommodating. Gentle but was able to clean out the crud from between my toe nails with out removing my toe nails. Highly recommend.

Mayra Deleon I booked an appt with CC, and she texted me if I could come in earlier. All the staff were welcoming, and CC sat me right away. The whole time I was there, it felt different than a regular nail salon. The vibe CC and her staff have is amazing. Sophia did my pedicure and made sure that I was doing OK and that she wasnt hurting me, which was a plus to me. Sophia also introduced herself at the beginning, which no one has ever done at a nail salon before. CC did my GELx nails and I am in love.

Gabriela Marengo Wish I would have known there was no refunds! I got my nails done friday of last week. Same day one of my nails broke... I had to go back to get it fixed. I went back and drove with 40 mins of traffic... only for two more nails to break of the following day. the shop is located in a super congested area where traffic is horrible, going back every time for broken nails when they arent even a week old is not realistic and a huge inconvenience for a mommy of 2! I asked for some sort of refund not full as i know products and time was spent but they do not do refunds. It is not fair to have poor work done and be punished to drive back every time to get them fixed. I will never come back!!!! AVOID THIS SHOP! YADIRA DID MY NAILS. THESE 5 star reviews are not it and the instagram fooled me!!!

Kelly Morris The only nail salon I’ll go to. I’ve been going now for at least 10 years for gel manicures and regular pedicures and I’ve never once had a bad experience. The ladies are kind, talented, thorough, and genuinely want you to leave with nails you love. I don’t ask for a specific person because they’re all top tier.

Paula Arnold This place is clean and calm. No filter in basin to keep bacteria at bay. All the ladies do a nice job. Nancy and Karen are my favorites. Large selection of colors too. Plus, reasonably priced; discount when getting both pedicure and manicure. Book appointment as this is popular place with regulars and Santa Clara U students.

Aviva Briskin Wonderful experience! Appreciated that everything is really clean.Got a mani /pedi. The massage that came with the manicure was the best ever. The staff is truly dedicated to giving the best possible service.

Kellen Fellows Wonderful experience. Staff was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and professional. The salon was very clean and updated! Kathy did an amazing and thorough job on my pedicure! Would definitely return and recommend!!!

Marjorie Moehrke They have talented stay who can mimic any photo on a persons nails or toes. The salon is clean without TV or loud music. Its very relaxing. Prices are not cheap nor are they too expensive.

Scarlett Chang It’s a good nail salon! The manager is very friendly and helpful, and the service is great. But choosing the right nail technician is “key”!!!!!!!! I wasn’t too satisfied with today’s results—the massage and nail smoothness weren’t ideal. That said, I’d still recommend giving it a try!