I like how fast they did my nails as I had to be on a Cruise in 2 days. My nails lastest for a long time. Happy with the big toe repair with an acrylic as my toenail was still healing from a injury from work, but they made it look good as new! It hurt a tad with shoes on but I'mmnot sure that is from putting on longer nail. Very happy for overall experience. Good quiet atmosphere. Not to fancy but I didn't pay very much so no expectations. read more

AK Nails & Spa - My finger nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

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I needed a quick manicure for an event that night. Karen took me right away and did a great job and the price was very reasonable. I'd go back. read more

I dropped in without an appointment for a mani/pedi. The service exceeded my expectations. The salon staff took time to do my service. The place was clean, organized and efficient. I didn't feel rushed at and I would return again read more

Service is punctual and professional. I came in for a last minute mani-pedi session and they were able to squeeze me in. Thank you for the great job on my nails. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

I've been here several times over the last year or two and they always do a great job on my nails and pedicure! I always get exactly what i ask for! read more

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Horrible. Do not come here. I went to get my eyelashes permed, and it did not work at all, my eyelashes look EXACTLY the same. My eyelids started burning, and THEY MADE ME PAY FULL PRICE. My eyelashes are still completely flat, I have damage to the skin around my eyelids, and now I'm $40 less rich for nothing. Thank you guys for a terrible job. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Redness and burns on eyelids (centers) - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

YOU GUYS!!!!! If you want a BOMB custom acrylic set, Kong is your guy!! I was blown away. He was recommended to me by a client at my store, having never gotten acrylics before I decided to try him out. Best decision ever! I wanted pink marble nails, so I did some looking on Pinterest for ideas, and found what I wanted but in blue. I showed him the picture and told him I wanted it in pink and shorter in length than the picture. In less than an hour (less than an hour!!! mind blown!!) he had my nails looking like he copied and pasted the photo I showed onto my nails and made them pink! He's so professional and amazing at what he does. So excited for my next set from Kong! I also wanna note on the salon in general, yet another reason I will be going back!! I called around 11:45am asking for an appointment sometime in the week. They said they could take me right then if I wanted but I couldn't. Instead of giving me other times available, they asked what time today I was available so they are very flexible with their clients. I got the exact time I asked for, the woman who answered my call was also professional and pleasant. The salon is clean and beautifully set up. Seriously, if you have not been I couldn't recommend it more! read more

AK Nails & Spa - ... and this is the finished result! - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

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Gave this place a few times now. I shouldn't have returned the last two, since the first time wasn't that great of an experience. Just overall I did not like this place. From my pics (from my first visit) they're just sloppy. They rush through the service. Additionally they have no price listings anywhere! I have no idea if I'm getting charge correctly. First time I came in I was charged 60, the next one was 61. Like where is that $1 coming from?! The last time I came here I got a mani/pedi. The older lady doing my pedi, cut my nails and then filed them. I told her I wanted a square shape, yet she made it kinda round. Nail tech lady, you saw my nail was shaped square before, so what makes you think I wanted a different shape? Furthermore, my pedi didn't even last long. Maybe a week before chipping. They usually last me atleast a few weeks before chipping. Then the lady doing my fingernails (I feel like she's like the main woman, possibly owner), I I told the her I wanted a regular mani, not gel. She insisted I get gel, but I told her due to my occupation, my employer does not allow for nail polish (I take off my nail polish after the weekend). After getting a regular mani, I waited 15 min to dry. I asked her if she thought it was dry and she said yeah. When I went to pay I kind of messed up the nail polish and I looked at her like -___- , instead of trying to fix it she just looked at me and said "That's why you should get gel" How many times do I have to tell you I CANNOT GET GEL NAIL POLISH! That was the last straw. Like seriously lady?! Never coming back here. Only thing I will say is the younger, college student nail technician is good. If I could I would only go to her. But unfortunately for them, I will never return. read more

AK Nails & Spa - A little sloppy on the pinky - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

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It is the day before Thanksgiving, and also raining I made an appointment yesterday for 2 people mani/pedi with gel nails. We showed up 10 minutes early, there are 4 employees. 5 people getting nails done, and 4 waiting. They ask if we have an appointment- we say yes- 2 at 2. They take us to the massage chair- but we share 1 person. I was afraid this would take forever.... well, it didn't take longer than other salons who have 2 people working on you. 1 on hands, 1 on feet- but this is because they cut corners, and rush the service. No massage to speak of. I had to remind them to put lotion on my hands- forget about getting any for my arms. They didn't even pretend to do my niece's cuticles. We had to ask- and one was so jagged to begin with, getting caught in everything. I really didn't like the polish colors being behind us- they kept leaning over us to grab colors. They are selective about who they encourage to come in. The phone rang several times- the lady told people too busy- come another day. Then they got a phone call, and she yes, yes we take you, come now. Not sure how they thought they would be ready to help more people. They had 5 people waiting already in the store. Hoping the polish lasts- but not holding my breath- they didn't have a drying station. They also didn't offer water or tea like most all the other salons I've ever been to. I did appreciate that the staff wasn't in constant, loud conversations with each other. Salon is located in the Safeway parking lot/ it was crazy to park here today. Thinking on a normal, not holiday time, parking won't be a problem. I will not be back, it was $50 for mani/pedi with gels- no massage, no nail drying station, no water. Looking over our nails now at home- this is not a good job. Please at least try to get polish on all of nails. Not a single nail is painted all the way to the edges. I took away a star- very frustrated with the way my nails look. This place does not care about service. Not expecting nails to last a week. Polish never dried- polish still moves around in nails, has bubbles, and is already falling off. Honestly- they don't even deserve the 1 Star required to start this review. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

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I wouldn't come back here if they paid me. I spent $70 on a dip mani and a regular pedi. After 8 days three nails have come off entirely already-and I work at a desk job! Rushed service and terrible job. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Missing pinkie nail and I had to repaint both of my thumbs already - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

My aunt and I came here with an appointment for a gel mani and a regular pedi. We waited awhile for them to start on our pedi's. No one came to help my aunt until after my pedi was already finished. Instead of having one person do the mani while another did the pedi like most places I go to do, they did them separately. After they finished my pedi no one came to start the mani or acknowledged that I was waiting for a mani. I actually began to wonder if they thought I was done and had forgotten about the mani all together. Finally they asked me to come over to the mani table. No one helped with putting on my sandals like everywhere else does; in fact she acted like she expected me to walk over barefoot and sit there barefoot. The mani was lacking effort. She completely skipped cleaning and trimming the cuticles. I had to point it out and ask her to clean up certain areas. They didn't have the color I had chosen so I had to choose another one. And after the manicure was doe she skipped wiping the nails off and putting cuticle oil on it as well as barely putting any lotion. After it was all finished I had to find another employee to go back and clean up my cuticles, put on the cuticle oil, and also fix one of my toe nails. It is now two days later, my nails are smearing as if they aren't dry yet and chipping. Overall not happy with this place. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

I love AK my go to nail salon forsure Ann is amazing she's always makes time to get you in so kind I have yet to do lashes with her from what I seen with her clients amazing an fair priced !! Karen I love her she dose my nails mainly she's the best she makes sure she clears everything off your nails she really takes her time to do a great job every-time she is very attentive when asking you what you want with your nails ! Cleans underneath so well! The BEST thank you guys for such great service always an leaving my nails so pretty ! read more

This place is a fucking joke. First time was okay, but my nails chipped/broke in 3 days. These photos are from my second time. I can not believe this place has positive reviews. This is pathetic. All my nails are different shapes and lengths! Incredible how they call what's on my ring finger marble. They didn't even know how to do it after OFFERING me to get marble on my fingers AND charging me $5 for only 2 nails. I gave you guys a second try and I ended up losing $85 and my time, and let's not forget these horrible nails. I'm going to Tip Toe myself somewhere else. Thanks for the two pathetic experiences read more

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My prior 5 star review was for the previous owners.. the new owners have brought this place down to a mediocre status and fail to appreciate their regulars. The only 2 people who do acrylic (I'm guessing because they're the only 2 who have helped me) are the owner and her husband. The wife is much better, but for some reason, recently she's had her husband do my nails only. He doesn't do as well and can't understand a word I say. My nails keep coming loose when he does them, which makes me have to come back sooner! Oh and they have a cooler full of water and never give it out.. what about giving it to those who are waiting??? We would be much more willing to wait, I guarantee it. I've since moved over to Barefoot Nails, which I just wrote a 5 star review about.. read more

This was my first visit since they became AK. I asked for a simple manicure, no gel, acrylic, etc. needed. I noticed that she wasn't being very careful/accurate even after she cleaned up the excess polish, and she didn't finish up with a top coat. The manicure was chipped by end of the next day so I had to remove it. I won't be going back. read more

This is the second time here and I'm more than satisfied, I did my acrylics and my pedicure. The 2 ladies that I've gotten for my pedicure are so nice, they treat you so good! And I couldn't ask the name of the guy of my acrylics bu he did a pretty good job even tho I felt like he was rushing it, I really love how my nails look read more

Today I had my manicure and pedicure done. I am very very disappointed. I paid $55 plus tip and the look of my manicure it is just ridiculous. I haven't said anything, because I done like to complain but...please be aware of the service you receive there. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

I've been going to the same lady for years but she doesn't work on Wednesdays so I called Tip Toes. They had availability no problem. I told them I had french pedicure with gel over it. They said no problem. I'm used to my lady using a machine to remove the gel but this girl used regular nail filer which felt harsh and painful. The lady next to me had the same and her girl used the machine so maybe it was just a preference. Usually nails get cut first and then filed. She wrapped half of my toes in aluminum foil and tissue with acetone. This is very toxic to human body. Both the acetone and the aluminum. She could have easily remove the gel with the machine and it would be much faster and without the pain. After the nails were clear of nail polish she finally cut them and did the typical massage with oil and hot stones (which was nice but she was little rough). She applied the gel nail polish but instead of having small one leg or hand UV light she used the regular size which had no room for me to rest my feet on. It was so hard to keep my feet inside the UV light. There is no support and it kept slipping. The wife (owner) put fan directly on me without asking me if I'm ok. I had to ask them to turn it away from me. They have nice chairs but the rest is plastic. Very uncomfortable to rest your legs on. They put plastic liner inside the tubs which I thought was a nice touch. At the end she quickly went over the gel top coat with acetone but from my experience if you don't rub the gel very well it's still sticky which all my toe nails were. When I called this place to make an appointment I specifically told the gentleman (husband owner) I want french with flower design and diamond with gel over the top. He quoted me $48. When I went to pay the wife owner charged me $54. When I told her the husband said $48 she proceeded to show me her printed menu that didn't even had this gel pedicure on the menu. Overall experience was uncomfortable, painful and I was overcharged. PK Nails are few blocks down and Bebe does an excellent job (pedicure $35). I will not be coming back here again. read more

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love this place! Ken is my favorite nail tech ever! quick and consistent every time. make sure to make an appointment though, and make sure to give your name. I think they are used to people not showing up because they always take way too many people. I'm willing to overlook this because they always look phenomenal and I can get a full set in 25 min and a fill in 10! I always bring him a challenge too and he always executed flawlessly. read more

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Look at this I try a new place and this is what I get, this is not even coffin this is square, I suggest not to go here or not to go to the person that is sitting in the second chair. I asked him to make it more skinny and make a letter D on my finger with a little hart on it and he made a circle. I was really no satisfied, had to go to another nail salon to get his bad job fixed read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

I went here today getting a pedicure and my friend got a manicure and pedicure. They accepted us to come for an appointment at 6 when they close at 7. We asked if they were okay with that and they said they were. Throughout getting our nails and toes done, the male owner of the shop was rushing his wife and he was also rushing on my toes. The massage with the pedicure was so rushed and sloppy along with my friends nails. Her acrylics do not even look like the picture she showed. I also understand Vietnamese and they were calling us brats and other rude words in Vietnamese. I will never go back to this place, terrible service!!! read more

First timer and I'm absolutely in love with my nails. I personally was really anxious about getting my nails done because I was afraid I wasn't going to get what I wanted but Kev did such a great job ! Exceed my expectations many thank yous, will definitely be coming back for my bday nails ! read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

I always come here and get my nails done by King Kong! He does a great job every single time and never disappoints. read more

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I've come at least 6 times to this salon. Convenience was the top reason for me stepping in this past Tuesday. I came about an hour before closing, but never expected the pedicure to be so rushed. The lady who did mine is very rough, she even cut my toe - see picture for reference- I thought it was odd they charged me $25 instead of $30. Also she is persistent that tip should be in cash. Only had a twenty and if course they break it into $5s and a $10 bill.... Pretty much had to give her $5 for rushing the pedi and cutting my finger and cuticle. Never again! The quality of the services is terrible and you can see the clientele has diminished in this place. The adventure to find a decent nail salon continues.... read more

AK Nails & Spa - Came in on Tuesday and my cuticle has just began to heal.... I can't wear closed shoes for now... Oh, what a joy! - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

Not giving 5 stars because they charge $1 for credit/debit cards and the website hasn't been updated. It states free manicure with pedicure and $5 off $20. When I mentioned it the lady said oh no that was for our grand opening a year ago but you get free sea salt. I guess that's better than nothing... The pedicure is $25 and in addition to the regular massage they also use hot, well warm stones. Other than that I like this place a lot. For nail services only though. My eyebrows were just okay, but I tend to be picky. Friendly staff Clean salon Open on Sundays Closed Monday New file and buffer for each customer Excellent massages Gel manicure $25 read more

AK Nails & Spa - Black gel manicure for Halloween - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

REALLY breaks my heart to be writing this but I love this salon too much to let other people have the same experience I had. Twice now I've gotten a nail tech (short black hair, never got a name) who has given me absolutely PAINFUL manicures. My nails still hurt and it's been three days In addition to cutting my nails all sorts of uneven ways she used her long fingernail to tuck my cuticles!!! I started bleeding a few times and she kept doing it?! She was touching my blood with her bare hands and I did not see her once get up and wash her hands before going through and touching all the tools. If you go here be sure to request the owner with long brown hair. She's really the best and I've never had a problem with her manicures. read more

AK Nails & Spa - :/ uneven nails ft the cut the nail tech inflicted - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

Love these guys Never have had a bad experience, never a long wait and everyone is very sweet and super fast and efficient read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

Went the other day and got an acrylic overlay. When the woman started to do my nails she asked if I wanted to get acrylic or gel nails. I decided to get the gel since she said it lasted longer. She began to do my nails, and we was surprisingly super gentle with handling the nail filers. When she finished my nails they were super fat and had acrylic all under my nails and skin. My fingernails started to hurt and the cleanliness wasn't good at all. I asked for a natural look especially since I asked for an overlay, but the nails came out looking completely artificial. Once home I researched the difference between acrylic and gel overlay. Turns out acrylic uses the pink powder, and gel is already mixed before application and has a different look than acrylic. Turns out even though I asked and paid for gel overlay, the woman gave me acrylic. My nails still hurt and I hate the shape. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

Great experience this morning. Efficient & polite -amazing pedicure for the cost. Thank you

This update is for after the new owners took over...while the owners themselves are nice and do a good job, all of the other workers are awful...at least they have been every time I have gone there. Today the lady that did my pedi missed the edges of 3 toes and scraped my big toe and didn't bother to fix it...she just left it. I've never had a good pedi here. Also, their sign advertises a free sea salt with a pedicure but I have never received it and when I asked about it, I was told it costs extra...when I pointed out the sign they all started talking to each other in their language and still said it costs extra. I gave up.... I will not be returning ever again. read more

They've just gained a new loyal client. I've been to dozens of nail salons up and down the East Bay and this place is probably my favorite hands down! The entire staff is friendly, the place is super clean, the tools are sanitized, and they're the only nail salon I know of that does a hot stone treatment with EVERY pedicure. Lee fixed my lifted, overly-flared set of acrylics so beautifully you can't even tell my nails aren't natural. He took his time and was so gentle and precise. Then Nancy did an intricate paisley/bandana design on all 10 fingers that took almost 45 minutes but she was so patient with me and didn't rush through the design at all. She is a perfectionist with her work and it definitely shows. It is so worth checking this place out, you will not be disappointed! Great service and perfect nails :) read more

AK Nails & Spa - Fill w/ shellac by Lee, design by Nancy. I couldn't be happier with my nails. Definitely the only salon I'll go to from now on. - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

I tried this place being it was so close to my house, and I fell in love! They were so nice and cara was awesome. She was so sweet and did such a great job. This place is so clean and cute. They selection of colors for both shellac and nail polish are great. I will definitely be going back! read more

AK Nails & Spa - Shellac - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

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I love this place. They have been open since Oct 2013. Everyone one here speaks English and are super nice. I have had Ani for my pedicure and Nancy for my gel manicure. The place is clean and neat. Pedicure materials are kept in a cute wicker basket and hot towels and stones are brought out on a silver tray. A nice perk is the warm massage lotion. For feel polish removal, my nails were wrapped in cotton and foil. My hands did not cramp like they do when shoved into a small cup of acetone. They were gentle and did not ruin my nail bed. I did not feel rushed to get out like some other places. I recommend this place and will be going back every 3 weeks. read more

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Hands down the best nail salon I've been to. And I've been to a number of ones in Walnut Creek, San Francisco and the Peninsula to compare. What makes this place a five star: -great nails done by Hannah and Tiny -friendly conversations with Lynn and Lee -clean, cozy, and warm environment -massage chairs that make you feel relaxed -easy, free parking -the plus on top of all these...free salt scrub and hot stone massage when you get a pedicure -bonus for my visit included a free manicure when you get a pedicure (grand opening special) I absolutely love this place. They've won my heart! read more

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Update from my previous review: Since my terrible Shellac experience. I've been back to Tiptoe Nails. I typically have a lady named Bella work on my feet hands. I do not get shellac here b/c of my initial experience. However, their pedicures are good and the manicures aren't bad either. I enjoy the scrub and hot stones. The salon is clean and the ladies here are nice. I have been here 2x since my last review and both experiences were pleasant. read more

Coffin nails came out great! Tom did such a great job. They also give discount if you pay cash do I suggest checking them out read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

I am so relieved that my Nail Artist, ET, has moved to Tip Toes Nails! I will follow him anywhere, and have had years of compliments on the nails that he does for me. The owners of this new Salon were so nice and welcoming for my first time in to their shop. Thank you ET ALWAYS for the best nails!!! read more

AK Nails & Spa - Thank you ET for another amazing set of NAILS!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

My mom got her nails done at this place because it was close to our house and it was the worst experience she's ever had in a nail salon. First the manicurists arrived 15 min late to my mom's appointment, opening the salon later than the hours on the door and online stated. The manicurist working on my mom's nails rushed my mom to choose a manicure and color by pounding on the table for her to hurry up and put her hand on the table for her to begin even though my mom hadn't chosen anything yet. Then the manicurist was told 3 times that my mom wanted her nails to be rounded but she made them square anyway, even after being stopped and told multiple times to make them round. She then asked my mom many times if she's sure she doesn't want to get her toenails done as well even though my mom refused each time. Lastly, immediately after giving a five dollar tip because of bad service, the manicurists spoke in front of my mom in their native language, looking and pointing to the tip she had just given them, all while making condescending expressions. I can only assume why. read more

It's really hard to rate this place. This used to be my go-to pedicure spot which I would go to once a month but the pedicures started to become shorter and of lesser quality. I definitely agree with others saying it felt really rushed. When they first opened, I remember their pedicures used to put me to sleep! Obviously with any nail salon, it depends on the person you get. I remember when this place first opened, they had a younger girl work here. I think her name was Anne or Anna. She was seriously the BEST at everything. Her attention to detail was spot on. She would take her time and make sure it was exceptional. She would see something when I didn't even see it and fix it right away. But I stopped seeing her. I'm pretty sure she doesn't work there anymore. And I just never got the same quality as hers. There is another girl that works there that is also really good. I don't think she ever took care of me but she took care of my friend and her work was really good too. I think she's the niece of the owner if I remember correctly. She would be the only reason why I ever come back here. Other than their mediocre pedis, the acrylic job is pretty good. Never had any complaints on that end. I always loved my nails coming out of here. I just miss what this place used to be and I especially miss their awesome pedicures. read more

AK Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Concord, California

This is the only place I will come to get my nails and toes done! Everyone is super friendly! King Kong always does an amazing job on my nails! read more

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