I'm leaving 2 stars only because I received a partial refund ($50), but the experience was a disaster. I paid $140 total ($90 base, $10 removal, $20 chrome, $20 tip) for a set that didn't even last through a shower plus a side of gaslighting. The day after my appointment, the chrome literally disappeared from my right hand. When I messaged Anita, her response was that this 'never happens' to her clients. I went in for a fix the following day, pointed out that the other hand was also starting to peel, and was told it 'wasn't happening.' Not only did she dismiss my concerns during the fix, but the peeling got significantly worse the moment I got home and washed my hands. When I sent videos of the new peeling, she sent me a screenshot of an article on 'how to fix chrome' instead of taking accountability for the application, she blamed me by accusing me of filing my own nails or using chemicals. It's been one week since the "fix" and 7 out of 10 nails are peeling chrome. She refunded the $50 chrome fee but kept the rest, claiming the 'foundation' was perfect. As you can see in the photos, the filing is also uneven. Save your time and money. Between the technical failure and the gaslighting of being told I wasn't seeing what I was clearly seeing, it's not worth it. Dismissive tech who prioritizes her ego over her clients' results. read more

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Anita is such a kind and talented nail tech, and I am so glad I found her on social media. She has really helped strengthen my natural nails with hard gel, and her polish selection is incredible. She can bring just about any design to life. She is located on the second level of Hairglim, and her space is always clean and inviting. I love her Labubu decorations, the music, and we always have great conversations. She also offers a great variety of snacks and drinks. When I mentioned my current dieting goals, she even had some protein-friendly options for me. I truly cannot recommend her enough. read more

Anita x Nails - Hard Gel with Design - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

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WOW. Loved my service with Anita! From the second I walked into her space I felt warm and comfortable. Appointment was quick, easy, and straightforward to set up. I had a very last minute appointment with no issues. Anita walked me through carefully what my options were, including Gel-X extensions vs hard gel on natural nails because I'd had a prior nail tech over-drill my nails and they were still damaged and weak. We ultimately opted to do Gel X extensions. It was my first time doing extensions so she walked me through all things safety/nail care/removal, as that was forefront in my mind after my prior experience at another salon. As for the design, I was blown away by her ability to come up with such a cute design on the spot. I'd shown her some inspo pics and told her roughly what my vision was and she ran with it. She approaches each set of nails as a true artist (bonus: the paintings lining the stairwell up to her studio are all painted by her) with intense attention to detail and creativity. She not only was able to perfectly replicate flower details I'd wanted, but took it upon herself to add water droplets as I'd said I love the ocean and pearl details to match jewelry I was planning to wear for my upcoming trip. You can tell in other details of the service too, her love for her craft and expertise. For curing the nails, the UV light machine she uses has a special AI feature to only shine UV light on your nails itself, protecting your skin on your hands. As someone who's passionate about skincare, I loved that. To send a client home, she has a complimentary custom cuticle oil solution that she mixes herself filled in a cute syringe like paintbrush to care for your nailbeds that smells absolutely divine. It's been over a week since I've had my nails done and I work a lot with my hands but I've noticed no chipping, cracking, or damage to my nails, including any of the 3D pearls she had applied. She mentioned she takes great care to ensure that designs stay on as long as possible, and this result is testament to that. Slightly higher pricepoint, but well worth it for her care, attitude, expertise, and final product. While I can't usually have nails with my work, I will definitely be back the next time there's an occasion! read more

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I looooove Anita and how she does my nails. They always look so good and last a long time. Shes the best technician I've ever been to... In. My. Life. read more

Anita x Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

Anita did such an amazing job on my hard gel nails! The strawberry design is so cheerful and adorable -- I smile every time I look at them. Her painting skills are incredible, and the details are so clean and precise. She's very talented, patient, and professional. I highly recommend Anita if you want beautiful, creative nail art done perfectly! read more

Anita x Nails - Strawberry nail gel - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

I don't even know where to begin because words honestly don't do her work justice. If you are looking for a nail tech who treats your nails like a canvas and genuinely pours her heart into every single set, look no further. She is the most talented nail artist I have ever come across, and I say that without any exaggeration. Great vibes read more

Thanks Anita for doing my "man nails". She is so creative and thoughtful. She is a true artist! She customized the 3D red chilli and hand painted shark cartoon for me after I told her I love sharks and spicy food. I had a good time relaxing and chatting with her in her nice, clean studio. TbH, The design lasted longer than a month and was surprised it lasted this long. Will be back for more creative nail designs from her! read more

Anita x Nails - The best "man-manicure" I've had so far - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

Anita is so friendly, helpful, and extremely talented. My nails were complimented on many times since going to Anita.

i've been loyal to my previous nail tech who specialized in japanese hard gel for a year and decided to try anita since she is much closer to me and im so glad i did!!! anita is super kind and really gentle with my nails (my old nail tech was very talented but used to cut my fingers and sometimes make my cuticles bleed) but i've had nothing but positive experiences with anita. my nails have been really healthy since seeing her and not only is she always able to get the designs i want, she is very collaborative to understand the final look im going for excited to see her again next month!! read more

Anita x Nails - cat eye with silver studs - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Anita is the best and very creative! What really stood out for me was how gentle and friendly she is. My nails were brittle and weak but for the first time ever, there was no pain!! I was completely shocked! Also her explanation of what she is doing for each nail so I won't be upset is something I was grateful for and after my session I have complete trust in her. Anita is absolutely considerate of her clients and very fun to talk to where time truly flies by. My appointment went longer than her initial 2 hours but she wasn't complaining at all. So sweet of her especially taking up her time during her latest appointment. I have finally found my nail girl since moving into the city! Don't hesitate to book with her :) Just to mention for first timers: she is located in glim hair salon and everyone just has a friendly vibe so don't feel out of place as you will be seeing other clients getting haircuts right beside you lol. As you walk in, You'll be at her station right at the entrance so you can't miss her! read more

Anita x Nails - Full set of gel x extensions cherry blossoms - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Worst nail tech I've ever been to. The reviews here are so misleading, I've been getting my nails done since I was 5 and have been getting builder gel done for years now. I have never had such a painful and upsetting experience before. She was incredibly careless with the drill, cutting half of one of my nails off at one point, saying that it wouldn't have happened if I didn't move. I did not move a millimeter, I have had multiple nail techs tell me how still I am during the filing process. At multiple other points, she cut me with the drill, blaming me for moving when I did not move at all. At the very end she destroyed my nails, making them the most weak and brittle they have ever been. I pride myself on having very strong and healthy nails, which have now been destroyed by her. They are now extremely jagged and crooked underneath the gel because she drilled down my natural nail AFTER the gel was applied. It was not a simple filing and shaping afterwards, she obliterated my natural nail afterwards. Additionally, I asked for some character designs and I said only to do them if she was capable of doing so. I told her multiple times throughout the process that if she was incapable of recreating them, I would choose another design. She said she could do them and produced what I believe my little cousin could recreate. I was greatly disappointed and wished she had just told me they were too complicated and I would have gladly chosen another design. Come here if you want damaged, broken nails and subpar nail art. read more

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Literally saved my nails!! I had rings of fire galore from my previous nail tech, whose work looked great, but left my nails wreaked. Anita not only does amazing hard gel (and beautiful design work) that lasts literally 6 weeks sometimes, but also she cares for the overall health of your natural nails. Because she is so busy she can be short via DM, yet when you meet her she is the most friendliest, easiest conversationalist and welcomes you with tea/coffee/Netflix etc. She is really lovely to work with and her talent is exceptional. read more

"I'm so glad I found Anita. super talented and detail oriented. The salon is clean, welcoming, and relaxing. Bonus you can binge watch ur favorite Netflix show while doing your nails . recommend to anyone looking for best quality work. read more

Anita x Nails - Gelx extension - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a wonderful experience with Anita! I reached out to her letting her know that I wanted a strawberry themed nail set. I was worried because my nails are very short for personal preference, but she reassured me that it wouldn't be a problem. I've had other nails techs tell me that my nails are too short and a design would be too difficult. Not for Anita! She was able to effortlessly do my nails super cute. I wasn't really sure exactly what I wanted, but she listened to my theme and delivered :) The outcome went beyond my expectations and I've gotten so many compliments on my nails. She is also really friendly and nice to talk to. I would definitely recommend her to anyone and I will be a returning client !! read more

Anita x Nails - Super cute strawberry set :) - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

Anita is very sweet and does excellent builder gel work! I booked through ClassPass and will be coming here again!

I love Anita!! I always bring her a random design and she is able to deliver it perfectly. I always leave happy with how my nails look and her products are such high quality from Korea, USA and Japan, they never mistreat my nails. Her new salon is awesome, with tea and coffee, if needed. She is super nice and we even got to fan girl about Gossip Girl that she played for me on her tablet while working on my nails. She makes the whole experience so nice. read more

Anita x Nails - Tan Cat Eye Nails with gold details by Anita. - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

Anita continues to deliver! My nails have never felt stronger and they look amazing. I get constant compliments. She's a joy to hang out with during the session too. The salon is comfortable and she keeps you entertained while doing amazing work. I've never had a nail tech so detailed and precise either. She takes really great care of the actual nail and makes sure it remains in its best shape before you even get to the cute design. My birthday nails stayed put for 8 weeks! And I wasn't delicate with them. read more

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I'll be leaving for Japan next week and wanted to have my nails done beforehand. It was hard to find a nail tech that specialized in the Japanese aesthetic. I was so excited my co-worker passed along Anita's instagram page and the fact that she was able to get me in on such short notice was amazing. She went above and beyond when she did not have to.. For my design, I really wanted Sailor Moon nails. I showed her an inspo photo but also trusted her creativity and was open for to play around with the design. She had an abundance of different colors, charms, glitters, finishes. The end result was perfection! She understood the vision and blew me away with her execution. I'm getting so many compliments and I have Anita to thank for that. An added bonus, during my appointment we had great conversations. She has a very sweet and vibrant personality. Don't hesitate to book Anita, she is a true artist! read more

Anita is super talented and good at details. She takes her time to do her art and pretty much can recreate any from any inspo photos you show her. I appreciate her creativity, attention to detail and being super accommodating in recreating the artwork until you desire. My nails lasted 6+ weeks and didn't have any issues with gems falling off and the nail was easily removed without damage to my native nails. Highly recommend her work! read more

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Anita is absolutely the best. I was new to getting my nails done in SF and she made me feel comfortable and listened to what I wanted while letting me know what was healthy for my nails. I gave her inspiration pictures of my dog and she painted him exactly on my nail. She is so talented and kind. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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First time getting hard gel with Anita and it lasted 6 weeks without chipping, so I had to go back! You can show up with the design you want or the wedding guest you're planning to wear and she'll plan the design with you! She has a lots of beautiful cat eye options as well! read more

Anita is Super sweet and pays attention to details! I was taken good care of. I love the variety of colors and charms she has. My nails turned out amazing I'll definitely be back! read more

Anita x Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

I just had my first time getting Japanese nail art done, and it was such a wonderful experience! The nail artist was incredibly friendly - we chatted the whole time, and she made me feel right at home by offering refreshments in her cozy studio space. For my first time, I kept things relatively simple to get a feel for the process. But wow, her handpainted designs are true works of art! Next visit, I'm going all out with something super intricate and detailed since that's her specialty. Next time I will also try a more traditional square nail shape. I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to try this unique nail art style. Can't wait to become a regular client! If you're looking for a talented Japanese nail artist in San Francisco, this place is a gem." Parking is limited so I would come early or find a park nearby and walk over read more

Anita x Nails - Anita nail studio - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

So knowledgeable and creative. She knows what she's doing! I gave reference photos, changed my mind a bit, but she was always flexible and also added her own flair. I got hard gel with design and the price was very reasonable! Super friendly, will def return. read more

Amazing service. I can't believe how good my nails look. It did take a long time, but I can't complain when my nails are done to perfection.

Anita was amazing! I needed last minute nails for coachella and she was super accommodating. She was very communicative and explained why she was doing certain things, which I personally love!! I definitely will be back read more

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I have been getting my nails done for the last 30 years (maybe more) & have tried every technique (silk, acrylic, dip powder) and many salons in the Richmond and Sunset district. Then I found Anita - by far the best manicure I've ever had! Her application of hard gel and her beautiful nail designs do compare to any I've had. I am so happy to have found Anita and she has a client for life! read more

Anita is simply THE BEST! Not only is she the sweetest person but she is so talented as well. I loved that I showed her an idea for my Japanese gel manicure and though I went rogue and decided to go in a completely different direction for the design, she just ran with it! Loved her artistic & creative spontaneity to create definitely one of my favorite manicures. Cannot recommend her enough, she's one of my new favorite nail techs in the city! Thank you so much again Anita! xxx read more

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One of the best manicures . I've ever had. Anita was so kind and her manicure was perfect. She took her time with each nail and I felt so taken care of. Will definitely be back. Thank you Anita !! 10/10 read more

Anita x Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

Anita was able to squeeze me into her schedule and I'm so so glad she was able to. She was so detail oriented with shaping and designing my nails, and they came out exactly how I imagined them. Thank you Anita! read more

Anita x Nails - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't recommend Anita enough! She always does an amazing job on my nails. The results are consistently beautiful, clean, and creative. Not only is she incredibly talented and detail-oriented, but she's also super friendly and makes the whole experience enjoyable and relaxing. I also really appreciate how professional she is and how flexible her scheduling is. I always walk away feeling happy and confident. Thank you Anita! read more

Anita definitely is my favorite licensed nail tech in the Bay Area. She is a true nail artist. Also friendly, knowledgeable and patient. I wished I met her earlier. She has a large variety of unique nail stickers and charms. read more

Anita x Nails - Cute kitty pattern - Nail Technicians Near Me - San Francisco, California