List Best 19 Nail Salons in San Mateo, CA

Sheila Janakos II highly recommend the salon. The staff are all equally competent and do an outstanding job. My manicureslast weeks and I always am very satisfied. The best part is there are no chemicals smells because they only do natural nails.

Fraser Street My wife thinks this place is the best.

S. Sullivan Great.

Ana Calderon I love it, service excellent

Joanne Ferreira Best mani/pedi ever! Great service and fantastic people.

Jhéssica Máximo I loved doing my nails with Luene, she is really good, fast, attentive and very careful.

Josy Pereira excellent professional! perfect nails.

Alexandra Alves Amo fazer minhas unhas com a Luene, ela e maravilhosa.Muito cuidadosa, atenciosa e a esmaltação é perfeita.

Regina Sheynblat This place made me addicted to meni/pedi. They do dry manicures and pedicures and they are exceptional!! Professional , Clean, Extremely Detailed. After pedicure your feet are baby soft. Love Love Love this place

Tatiana Ogletree Best manicure experience i’ve ever had. Very attentive to details and always feel welcomed.

Marina Ryzhikova I am obsessed with my nails now thanks to Yevi’s studio! Amazing service , my nails never looked better! Products are great, lots of color to choose from , friendly technicians, clean and beautiful space! Highly recommend!

Marina Duzhinskaia I’ve been going to this nail technician for a while now, and I’m always absolutely thrilled! She consistently delivers perfect results — neat lines, smooth application, and amazing designs. The cozy atmosphere and attention to detail make each visit a real pleasure. I constantly get compliments on my nails — I wouldn’t trade this technician for anyone else!

Wowpretty Jira Best nail specialist in Burlingame, placed clean and relaxing

Hannah Garcia Bia is so great! Her nail designs are beautiful and she give excellent customer service. I always look forward to my next appointment!

Zheng Luyao Can’t believe we did this press on nail just in five minutes! This is going to revolutionise the manicure beauty industry. There are a lot more design styles in the store. I just picked one that match the most with my outfit. You can definitely do this at home but the beauty specialist were kind enough to show me how it works.

Joyce Cheng I wanted to share my experience with Pressii’s press-on nails and their cuticle essential. I absolutely love them! The press-on nails are fantastic—they’re super quick and easy to apply, only about 5 minutes! They’re comfortable to wear and look amazing. And the cuticle essential is a wonderful hand serum that really smooths and softens my hands. It makes the whole experience even better! Plus, every visit to the store is a joy. I always have a great time chatting with other customers and the lovely shop owner. It’s such a warm and welcoming place!

hongshu li I recently discovered a premium press-on nail brand in the Bay Area, and I’m honestly impressed! Their 6-piece nail kit—complete with a UV lamp, base gel, jelly gel, and more—makes it so easy to get salon-quality nails at home. They also offer natural hand care oils that leave my hands looking beautiful and polished. Can’t wait to see what they come up with next!

Yiwen Cui Great experience! Beauty specialists are nice and patient. Nice tutorial on how to wear press-on nails. Products are high-quality.

Vanessa I love Pressii nails! Each design has a beautiful, unique style. They are incredibly quick to apply, taking less than 10 minutes, and I can easily change them to match my style. I always receive compliments on my nails whenever I step out. Highly recommend!

Bethany Li Excellent customer service. Clean, relaxed, welcomong salon.

Moon Flores She is so nice and I loved the work she did! She made them exactly as I wanted them. Definitely will come back.

Jaymie Manuel Tina and staff are so amazing... Tina really listens to what her client wants and that is big plus for me! Time and dedication is top key...

Julie Dull Been here multiple times. Great job no drama. Manicure lasts for weeks and weeks. No pain no blood. Nice people. Please tip them well they didn’t even get a PIP.

Alicia Glazer These ladies are always super attentive, very sweet, and do a NICE job. The price is exceptionally fair for a regular manicure, and it stays for at least a week. Have been here twice and will definitely come back :)

Carolyn Ross I have been going to Nails by Mia for over a month and at our 1st meeting she removed my acrylic nails and applied a Japanese gel that has strengthened my natural nails so I will never go back to acrylic. The attached photo is courtesy of Mia’s very creative mind and LOVE her beautiful nail art. Mia is a sheer genius at her craft. Her attention to detail is just amazing and she always makes sure you are extremely satisfied. Her deluxe gel pedicure is a definitely an 10 star experience. She is also so accommodating for scheduling.

Alicia M Amazing gel-x manicure! Mia was super nice and quick. I will definitely be going back. :)

Jenee Van Hofwegen Mia is extremely talented! Not only is she attentive and very fast, she can work with any nail type! As someone with shorter natural nails, the results are more beautiful than I even could’ve hoped for. Mia is so kind and her art is amazing!

Ev Mia is THE BEST! She is so sweet, kind, attentive and makes sure she takes care of your nails and looks at whats best for you! She does everything so quickly and perfectly! I literally cannot wait to get another appointment with her :) Thank you Mia!!

Simi Elstead Mia is the absolute best! She is extremely talented and works really hard in making sure you get the nail look you want. She is such a gem and super nice! Her nail artwork is nothing like I’ve seen before! Highly recommend!

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.

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!

Amanda Delfosse I love my nails! Tammy is so professional and really cares about the quality of her work! I got a refill of builders gel and am so happy with the outcome.

Indira Pal Needed a quick gel mani before a trip and came after work. Told the nail tech I only had 30 mine. She was efficient thorough and had time for a good massage at the end. Great service

Ziye W. Great find in the neighborhood! Natalie is very attentive and efficient, the mani and pedi are both above expectations, will come back for sure

Kim McNease Simply beautiful! The people that work at MK treat everyone like family. They do awesome work and are truly the nicest people. This is my daughter’s first set of nails and she is thrilled with Tami’s beautiful work.

Whitney Paulazzo Called last minute for an evening appointment after work, they were accommodating, kind and they did great work! I got a gel builder manicure and was there for about an hour

Annaliese C I have been a client of Dina Carusso for 8 months now. It is not easy finding a new stylist, but Dina has made the transition very easy. She uses top of the line products that work well with my hair. She also listens carefully to what I want and we have achieved success! She has a very professional demeanor and our conversations are always pleasant and positive. I highly recommend her.

Anne Scanlan-Rohrer A unique salon, set in an old house with antiques sold in the front. I go to Bonnie for mani/pedis, and Kathleen for massage. There is a great feeling of camaraderie among the employees and their clients.

carol cunningham Full Service! Professionals! Customer Service! Clean and healthy concerns for clients!! On time performance! Thank you! Carol

Rebecca Emerick Most of the patrons have been coming for years--a quiet and relaxing atmosphere that everyone loves. In an era when some salons cut corners on sanitation, Valentinos goes the second mile on service, comfort and safety. The manicurists are talented, and create an ambiance of pampered content. Youll love the glamorous result!

Selivanova Anastasiia “Stacy” Great Mani and pedi quality (master Lena), great colors of nail polish. This place doesnt look contemporary and maybe too crowdy

Juliette My nails done at Tamika Salon and they were amazing. The technician chose to help with the acrylic nail polish color for me and making them for a long time and they still look perfect. Excellent friendly staff and amazing work. I barely started getting manicures this year and am still a little nervous when I go to new places but they are so welcoming and helpful when you come in.

Stella Morgan I always bring my friends here so they can have the best experience. My nail tech does a great job, is quick, professional and particular about their work! Had a great 1st experience at Tamika Nails My gel nails always look natural, not thick and gloppy!

angani maharaj If you book an appointment here, book it with Travis only. His work is nice. I dont recommend anyone else. This isnt the first time Brian has done my nails. He has done it several times, and from several times 3 times, there have been bubbles in my nails. And its right before Christmas, and I got chrome nails, and there are bubbles in it. The last time I had Chrome done, there were no bubbles. Paying $70 for bubbles in your nails isnt worth it. And to top it off, instead of fixing it, I was told if i want it fixed, the color would not be the same, and I would have to choose another color. The prices here are outrageous, though. Nails arent straight , from the side, you can see waves. You can see it in person, it doesnt show properly in the picture cause of the color.

Jessica Sirovina Tamika Salon was also very clean and had a lot of polish choices The best pedicure experience I’ve had! I’m excited to recommend it to my friends and family due to their fantastic service and craftsmanship. Everyone here was extremely nice. Overall a great experience and i love my nails.

Tindra Charles Loved getting my nails done at Tamika Nails! The best pedicure experience I’ve had! I’m excited to recommend it to my friends and family due to their fantastic service and craftsmanship. I always leave satisfied. So happy I found this place! By far the best nail salon experience I’ve had in this area.

Maria Vasina I’ve been aaaaall over Burlingame trying to find a nail salon that I like and kept striking out. The criteria was simple: 1. I want quality. A place that will just do a good job and not skip out on the details. 2. I want service. A mani pedi isn’t event that cheap these days and I’d like to feel like I’m being pampered. I’d like the experience to never be painful and to never feel like I’m being rushed out. Pretty straightforward, right? Welp no, I’ve been to salons where they cut my cuticles so bad that they bled, salons where the staff was just straight up rude and salons where they just did a crappy job. Well no more. I’ve been to Aqua a few times now and it’s officially my go to place. The ladies here are so lovely, they always make me feel well taken care of, they sweat all the little details to make sure my nails look perfect. And somehow even though they’re super careful, they manage to be quick! On top of it all they have great customer service and are just so nice to be around.

Carolina Gutierrez Ive been coming here since 2007! I wouldnt change the place for the world

Frances Collins Great place for nails. Ive been going for several years. Comfortable, friendly, clean, reasonable prices - what more could you want.

Claudia Ramirez They were quick, I told the specialist what I wanted and boom!!! I highly recommend this place!!!

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.

Jasmine Chand Sammy is the best to go to for any type of threading. i get my eyebrows done by her and she takes her time and has attention to detail. she is great and the other people i’ve gone to weren’t the best but sammy gets me right every single time. she is caring and does a fantastic job. my aunt and mom also go to her as well

Nidhi Nath Ive been a loyal customer of My Fair Lady for years, and I can confidently say that its more than just a salon - its a warm and welcoming community hub. Shilpi’s dedication to supporting local events and charities is truly inspiring, and her commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of the business. But what really keeps me coming back is the incredible service, particularly from Rekha, whose hair massages are nothing short of heavenly! Her skilled hands work out every knot and kink, leaving my scalp feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Its the perfect complement to the salons wide range of services from threading to facials to waxing. My Fair Lady is a true gem, and I feel grateful to have it in our community. If you havent already, do yourself a favor and book an appointment - your hair (and your scalp!) will thank you!" 5/5 stars

Veronica Quevedo Olvera I just felt weird because nobody spoke to me. The ladies in the entrance were just pointing to an IPad while I was saying hi and telling them that I wanted to trim my hair. No body answered, and they continued pointing to the IPad. So I registered myself and then I told them again. They moved me from one place to another and just asked me about nails or eyebrows. Again, I told them to "trim" and did some mimic with my hair and hands. I really thought that maybe they didnt know English. Finally, one lady trimmed my hair. That lady was ok. And my hair is ok. Just the welcome part. Maybe you can improve that. Thank you

Reeti Peshawaria Given such hard times, Beauty Shilp especially Shilpi and her staff have gone above & beyond to cater to their clients with utmost safety and care. They have taken the pains to install tents outside their salons, wear their safety gear when dealing with customers & ensure a clean and sterile surrounding with smiles on their faces. Lets support Beauty Shilp !!

Channe This is my go to place for eyebrows. The ladies are very skilled and lovely. They waxed my arms within 30 minutes. I love how they put oil over my arms. Lot of parking and very nice ambience outside and inside store.

Shelly Chatterjee The gel polish didn’t even last 1 week and I think the reason is probably too little polish applied when coatings were put on back to back. Attached are the pics of chipped nails on day 4. I saw all the good reviews, not sure what happened in my case! Also for the pedicure, the surface of the nails weren’t filed properly and you could see my uneven nails over the polish

Sandra Huang I’ve walked pass by this place many times and finally got a chance to give it a try. The place is very clean and quiet, I almost fell asleep while they did my pedicure. The staffs were very attentive and gentle. I am very satisfied with their work and I will definitely come back.

Debbie Had an acrylic set put on, used a reference pic but not even close. Nails were rather thick and one thumb slightly crooked. Called for a fill and color change after telling me she didnt have anything open today I asked for future appointment which she said the girl that does the acrylics wont be back for 3 weeks. So back to finding a better place.

Natalie Luu JJ is a new nail salon that has become my go-to in San Mateo. I love that they give a complimentary foot hot wax soak and calf massage for pedicures, and forearm and hand massage for manicures.