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San Jose, CA

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Amy's Nail Spa

4.0 (155 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

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Gel X with French tip, ombré, and nail design
Nancy L.

I always go to Amy to get my nails done and she always does an amazing job! She's very friendly and takes her time doing my nails so that they turn out exactly how I want them. She always gets the design, shape, and paint on point and I always get so many compliments afterwards! The salon itself is very clean and looks very modern. I highly recommend going to Amy to get your nails done. Great service and beautiful salon!

Bernadette V.

Amy always does an amazing job with my nails, which is why I keep coming back! The staff is so caring, friendly, and welcoming, and they always make the experience enjoyable. The attention to detail is incredible, and my nails always turn out exactly how I envisioned them. I've received so many compliments and highly recommend checking them out!

bad paint job. service received: a fill with gel polish and gel pedicure.
Winniefred A.

Service received: a fill with gel polish and a gel pedicure I had high hopes for this place since 2 friends recommended it to me but I ended up extremely disappointed. Two different people did my hands & feet and they both came out a mess. They both took their time on cleaning/prep and shape but the paint job was terrible on both my hands and feet. The top coat spread weird and is somehow bubbled? I brought it to their attention but they seemed to not really care and told me to come back the next day since I didn't have time then. They offered to put another top coat on but I'd rather not waste time & gas. I also lost my airpod case, called AND drove BACK to the store for them to adamantly say they checked everywhere and couldn't find it...I found it in almost plain sight when I came back which tells me they didn't bother looking.

Amy did my nails
Julie L.

What can I say? I love the ladies here! Amy (owner) is super talented and my go-to person is Lan (aka Cindy). She does the best pedicure EVER, hands down!!! My pedicure will last up to 4 weeks. Her manicure is good, not great. Diana is super talented for artistic designs for manicure. Mai is also great for gel/acrylic manicure. Other ladies are super nice but I haven't really gotten mani/pedi from them. I know that all the ladies take their time with mani/pedi. They do not rush which is awesome! Note: make an appointment because the walk-in wait is super long. Make sure you tell them if you have a hard stop too.

Pedicure
Darroll L.

The staff here is excellent. They are skilled and consistent when giving pedicures. The chairs have been recently replaced and the flooring refurnished. Great to see they continue to invest in the customer's comfort and experience. I have been here more than twenty times and the experience has been wonderful every time.

Entrance with hand sanitizer, covered polish bottles, sign in sheet.

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I have been coming here for years, Amy does a great job, every time! Pedicure and manicure are the best I have found!

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Great service from Amy - very thorough and did a delightful job. Would definitely return.

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2 years ago

Best service, quality and vibes! Definitely recommendable and will come back each time here with friends and fam.

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Review Highlights - Amy's Nail Spa

Amy has been doing my nails for 10+ years and Diana has been doing my pedicures for 15.

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Q Nails

Q Nails

3.5
(137 reviews)
1.2 mi
$$

I've been going to ThatMan at Q Nails for over 15 years, and he is the only nail tech I truly…read moretrust. I've tried many other places over the past 20+ years, but no one has ever come close to his level of skill, precision, and consistency. Not only is his work exceptional, but his professionalism truly sets him apart. He is always focused, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering quality every single time. Over the years, ThatMan has become more than just my nail tech--he's someone I genuinely respect and look up to as a true example of what it means to be a professional. If you're looking for the best, you won't find anyone better.

I have been to Q Nails several times, and unfortunately, my experience has gotten worse with each…read morevisit. Sometimes there is a barking dog in the salon, and most of the time the place feels dirty and not particularly well-maintained. My most recent visit will definitely be my last. I stopped in for a walk-in pedicure and asked the man at the front if they had time. He said yes and directed me to a chair. After I sat down and he started filling the foot bath, two customers with appointments walked in. Shortly after that, another walk-in came in, and he turned her away. It was obvious he was annoyed that he had accepted me before realizing his scheduled clients had arrived. He rushed through my pedicure from start to finish. I actually don't mind a shorter massage, so that wasn't my main concern. What bothered me was the quality of the service. He applied only one coat of polish--no base coat and no top coat--and then immediately moved on to the next customer. Once my nails were dry, they told me I was ready to leave and charged me full price for what felt like a rushed, incomplete pedicure. I paid full price, but definitely did not receive a full service. I won't be returning, and based on my experiences, I can't recommend Q Nails.

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Nail done by Jennie
Nail done by Jennie
Acrylics by Kim
Acrylics by Kim
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Amy's Nail Lounge

Amy's Nail Lounge

4.5
(320 reviews)
2.3 mi
$$$

Walked in for a pedicure and Amy was so nice! She did a simple French tip but it came out so good!…read moreWill definitely be back!!

TL;DR: My big toes were messed up 3x and instead of taking accountability, the owner blamed me for…read morechoosing regular polish--a service she provides. No refund, no solution, and deeply unprofessional behavior. *~~ Service Overview & Pricing I booked a same-day appointment that the owner accepted. I requested: * #108 Gelixir purple gel polish + acrylic fill manicure * #108 Gelixir purple regular polish + basic pedicure The owner upsold heavily throughout. I even let her do extra work on my pinkies to build rapport. Total: $81 Tip: $15 (tipped before the service was completed) She opened the shop ~5 min late despite accepting my 9:30 AM appointment, & complained aloud, setting the tone for our session. *~~ Where Everything Went Wrong 1. First Mistake Toe spacers were applied after polishing but before the paint was dry, immediately smudging the big toe. 2. Second Attempt They only partially removed the polish to "fix" it. Because the initial coats weren't fully removed, the application was thick and uneven. After 40 minutes of "drying," the nail dented and the texture caught the lip of my shoe, scratching again. I told them I still had time if they wanted to properly redo it. 3. Third Attempt A kind staff member accidentally damaged the other big toe while helping me into disposable sandals. At this point, my toes had been ruined three separate times--all due to staff actions. *~~ The Owner's Response When I asked if they could use gel on the big toes (since the mistakes were theirs), the owner refused and claimed: 1. The colors "wouldn't match." 2. Gel and regular polish can't match--despite the Gelixir palette offering both and my manicure proving otherwise. 3. That because I chose regular polish, the outcome was my fault. She repeated this many times. 4. That regular polish takes "hours to dry in cold weather," something she never mentioned and is simply not true. By then I had been there from 9:30 AM to 12:20 PM, and the pedicure was the first service we started. *~~ Escalation & Unprofessional Conduct When I calmly asked for a reasonable fix (or at least accountability for my time), the owner became rude, defensive, and dismissive. She offered: * No refund * No partial refund * No refund of my tip * No solution She repeatedly told me I could "leave if I didn't like it" while her staff was trying to help me with bare toes. Instead of accountability, she lectured me with constant "you" statements and kept shifting blame. I stayed polite and attempted to de-escalate, but she kept escalating. My friend who was with me also felt the owner was short, judgmental, and rude from the beginning. As a Filipina, I'm familiar with cultural bluntness--this wasn't bluntness. This was aggressiveness and unprofessionalism. *~~ Service Quality & Safety Concerns * They used a pumice scrubber on my inner ankle bone, leaving raw skin and micro-cuts. * The owner drilled harshly on the sides and cuticle area during my fill, causing irritation and cuts. When I said "ow," she told me I "needed lotion." (I regularly moisturize; the issue was her technique.) * During upselling for designs/gems, she asked about two fingers. When I agreed, she worked on the wrong fingers, insisted I said "all," and did the same thing to my friend. * Despite her picking my friend's shade, she acted annoyed when we asked to see it on one toe. Odd behavior throughout--there's truly no winning with her. *~~ Final Thoughts Based on quality alone, this could have been a 2-star experience. But the owner's behavior makes it a 0-star experience. Earlier, she told me her business struggles with retention but has some regulars. Now I understand why. The recurring reviews about poor customer service suddenly make complete sense. Even her responses to negative reviews show the same pattern--confrontational, defensive, and unwilling to take responsibility. It's impossible to relax when the owner is hostile, unaccountable, and provides no customer care. This was my first time going (only to accommodate my friend's work schedule) because in theory the 9:30 AM start time is competitive. But honestly, you're better off walking one minute over to Winchester Nails, which is actually my regular spot. I'll never cheat on them again.

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Amy's Nail Lounge
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Nails Haven

Nails Haven

4.5
(284 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

This is THE pedicure spot in my humble opinion. I always get the deluxe and not many places will do…read morehot stone massage with every pedicure package, but this place does that. My deluxe also comes with paraffin wax & massage. They even serve complimentary beverages like tea, coffee, water, and sparkling water. The workers don't have ful blown conversations in their native language like many other places, which I appreciate (I'm Vietnamese, so I understand it all, but I'm just speaking up for my other girlies). So this is definitely a relaxing vibe kind of place. It's usually very quiet when I go even with the salon chairs all filled. If you do come here please say hi to Julie the manager there, she's the best!

been coming here for a loooong time and have just recently stopped because they totally went…read moredownhill. When i first started coming here a year ago, they charged $40 for a full set with designs and I thought it was amazing.. fast forward to now- HORRIBLE! they try and up-charge you for every little thing.. the little pamphlet in the front said a fill would be $35 but when i sat in the chair somehow they were trying to charge me $75 for a fill with a simple french design and the lady said that pamphlet is old with "old prices on it"??? then maybe change it to the updated prices?? their loyalty program is also trash- every 8 points you get is 5% off but they refuse to even give that to you.. one last thing- I brought my best friend with me to get our nails done and she speaks fluent vietnamese and she was horrified to find out all of the ladies talk very poorly about the customers in their native tongue. It's absolutely disheartening and gross to hear the things they say about you right in front of you! long story short, i used to love the place down and put 10+ of my friends on to this place but the vibes are horrible now and it's safe to say none of us will be returning here!

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Acrylic nails
Acrylic nails
My recent nails set
My recent nails set
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