Amy did an amazing job! She took everything I said into consideration and the end result was fantastic! :) read more

Classy Salon - Nails by Amy - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This place is a gem! I just left after a fantastic gel manicure. Amy was meticulous with my cuticles and getting the shellac to completely cover my nails- no random edges that make your nail look stubby or uneven! The deluxe gel mani included a wonderful hot stone massage and a real hand/arm massage that made my workout-sore arms feel totally spoiled. Overall this is a lovely, clean and very professional salon. This Boston manicure snob will definitely be back for my next gel manicurse here!! read more

Classy Salon - Fabulous gel manicure by Amy! - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Everyone is so nice! The pricing is really good and they did a great job. Amy goes around to talk to everyone and makes sure they are happy, which most places don't do. It's really considerate and shows you they care about their customers. I went during my lunch hour and it was pretty busy, which I see as a good sign. A busy business means they're doing something right! I will definitely be a new regular here. read more

I accidentally came here thinking it was Classy Salon Spa in downtown Palo Alto since I had been to that one before, but I am so glad I came here instead! I was very surprised when I pulled into the lot and my GPS told me I had arrived, but I was also so glad because Teaspoon was right next door! I was looking for a place that opened earlier and that could do my nails quickly before work and before my Vegas flight at night! 9am was the earliest I found, and they did an excellent job! She was very fast and efficient but also very thorough. The shape was exactly what I wanted, and I was in and out under an hour. The price was also pretty good for PA and conveniently located with a parking lot. They also have a wide variety of colors that are very neatly sorted by color. I went in at 9:15 and was helped right away, but there were a good amount of people within the next 15 minutes so they get busy too! This is definitely one of the top places for nails on my list! read more

Best. Manicure. Ever. Honestly. While the physical space lacked some feng shui, the staff was an absolute delight. All of the employees that I interacted with were so pleasant and seemed genuinely interested in making my experience the best it could be. Where are my cuticles and hang nails? Gone! I've never had a manicurist give so much attention to my cuticles and I greatly appreciated it-- it makes the manicure look much more polished. I got a shellac manicure in color 408. It took around 30 minutes for the manicure . I was able to dig around in my purse for my card after with no fear of smudging. Yay! They do not accept credit or debt cards, but do conveniently have an ATM. It was $30 for the manicure. I HIGHLY recommend dropping by if you're looking for a great nail salon and excellent customer service. read more

$30 gel manicures, close to work, careful and meticulous work--it's a hit! I was looking to treat myself to a gel manicure after work to wait for traffic to die down but was nervous about coming in around 6:30 since they close at 7. I've had a bad experience elsewhere with a sloppy, rushed manicure that lifted within a week that I'd rather not waste my time with again, but Classy Salon was absolutely great. My manicurist was extremely careful and did every coat with care--she even asked me if I'd like a third coat of color when it was already well after 7. I didn't sense any attitude or urgency to get me out of the salon. I'm not sure if the manicure should have included any extras like a hand massage or paraffin wax, but I didn't receive any. No big deal to me. They have SO many gel colors, with what seems like a majority being OPI. It was overwhelming! I docked one star because the manicurists spoke to each other in Vietnamese quite a bit, and that made me a little uncomfortable. Maybe it's because I could understand them and felt like I was intruding, idk. Luckily, they weren't saying anything bad or disparaging like nail salon horror stories out there. Cash only. They have an atm with no fee, but don't forget about bank fees! read more

Classy Salon - $30 gel manicure after one week of growth. OPI You're Such a Budapest, #71? - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I've been going here on and off for some time. I've never had a bad experience here. They're very accommodating and friendly. I went today to get a gel pedi and acrylic set with a design I saw on Instagram. Everything came out PERFECT! I'm going to Hawaii this weekend and my nails couldn't be more amazing. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

i have been coming to classy with my grandma for as long as i can remember. this was my first time trying acrylic nails and i was not disappointed. they came out perfect I am sad to see classy has been less busy since COVID and would highly recommend to anyone in the area needing reliable nail service to try out classy. The neatest manicurists around. read more

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Amy is the best! I always happy to have my manicure done here! Well, I should of keep a secret - but I always have appointment over the phone with her! Five stars! Will always come back read more

Classy Salon - Thanks Amy! - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Amy is the best! Gel mani and eye brow wax were high quality and quick. It is hard to find a high quality yet reasonable nail salon in the Palo Alto Area, but thankful to have found Classy! I also loved that for extra 5, a hot stone massage is included. Will be my new regular spot in PA. Gel mani is $30 Eyebrow $15 read more

I've been here many times, but today was different. It was prom and my daughter needed a manicure - - along with every other daughter in Palo Alto. They were seriously swamped, but not wanting to lose our business managed to squeeze (and i do mean squeeeeeeeeeze) us in. My daughter had 45 minutes before her makeup appointment (I know, she's a teenager and doesn't manage the time thing very well), but they were right there soaking, pushing, scraping and painting to make sure she got out on time and looked great while doing it. Me? I decided that since I was there, I'd get a pedicure. Of course, I was in no hurry, but it was quite a while before they could start. And after starting it was a juggling act (thank goodness for iPhones). I didn't mind though, and a few hours later I had a gorgeous pedicure along with a free shoulder massage for being so patient. Did I mention the lower leg massage and stone massage? *sigh* Thanks for making prom (#2) so special and damn my toes looks good. Rain or shine, I'm wearing my flip-flops and telling everyone to head to The Classy Salon! (PS - They have great pricing!!!) TIP: Hand-painted flowers give your pedicure a fun spring look! read more

Boom!!!! Lee rocked the pedicure portion, and Grace rocked the manicure portion of my deluxe mani/pedi. The extra money for the deluxe is well worth it. My mani/pedi is beautiful and the arms/legs/feet/shoulder massages were WELL WORTH IT!!! read more

Pleasant place and people with good circulation so no bad smell. Nice decor. Prices are appropriate. They prefer cash so bring cash if at all possible. read more

Love this place it's open again please go patronize it! They need their customers back to survive. They give the best pedicures around. I drive from San Jose to Palo Alto to get mine it's That good! read more

Lately I've been paired up with Sandy for my Shellac. She does such a wonderful job! My Shellac is just as fancy and pretty - just the way I like it! She's very polite and easy to have conversation with. If you want it a particular way or you'd like her to fix something, just let her know right then and there and she'll fix it for you. Call for Sandy even if you're just down the road! It helps the girls out especially when it's super packed in there! All the girls her are really great at giving pedi's! And their massages are just as awesome! read more

Really unhappy with Classy this time around - have had better experience with simple waxing. They really pretend to no niceties. Want a massage, they will set a timer. Want calluses removed? Add $5 - whether callus is actually removed or not. But hey, they tried. They used these drill-type things for pedicure that were hot to the touch and they literally used them on my feet without soaking them. This is my foot after callus removal premium pedicure. I always tip but today I could not get myself to do it. Choices are slim if you live in Palo Alto. Someone open something better please! read more

Classy Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Just got a wonderful haircut on supershort notice by their stylist Alan. Although the hair look books are kind of on the dated side I hadn't wanted to get anything in particular. I came out with a more wash and wear look that would be office appropriate and a bit more modern. The shampoo part of the haircut is great. As with the pedicure delux (a favorite) I got a nice head and neck massage before heading to the style station. Alan was deft with the shears, the thinning shears (for my thick curly locks) and wonderful blow dry. He created the look I wanted in an hour and I've gotten great compliments since. All of this for $45 is too big a deal. I think it's worth broadcasting here and tipping him generously. read more

I guess this place must be hit or miss depending on the tech you get. My first time here and I definitely won't be returning. First of all the woman who greeted me when arrived was far from friendly, mumbled something unintelligible (about picking a color maybe?) and walked away. Considering all the polishes are in the back of the salon and I didn't understand her (despite asking for clarification) I didn't exactly know what I was supposed to do. Anyway I eventually was seated and got my manicure. The tech cut one of my thumb nails wayyyy too short on one side. My nails are not super long to begin with so this was extreme. I know it was a mistake on her part, but pretty frustrating to have one nail below the pad (ouch) and uneven! The manicure itself is not very neat either. She was very young and apparently inexperienced? I will stick to my nail salon a bit further away on California Ave. read more

Classy Salon - Nail cut way too short. And uneven. - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

When I came in Classy Salon I was greeted and seated immediately. I asked for a full gel set and a pedi. Pedi went great, and I am absolutely in looooove with my nails. I showed my technician a picture and she only looked at the picture for seconds before replicating it almost perfectly. The technician I had was very nice and made sure I liked my nails at every step of the way. My nails looked good even before they were even touched up and painted. She put a lot of effort and care into making sure I got the manicure I asked for. The only reason I will knock off one star is because of the ambiance. I came in on a Monday around 1:45 PM. Only a few customers were inside and it was very very quiet, no music was playing. In regards to customer service, both the specialists who did my feet and nails were very kind and respectful/gentle. As for the other specialists, it seemed as if they weren't servicing you directly, they paid no attention. Not even a smile. Which is fine by me, they definitely do not need to engage with me if they are not providing the service, but the lack of conversation in general and acknowledgment of customers did affect the vibe of the salon for me. Nonetheless, I love the work that was done and will definitely be coming back for a fill. Price: I got a pedi with the 3 minutes massage and callus treatment + full set gel manicure totaling ~ $70. read more

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Gotta love Classy Nails! I recently got engaged so I started doing my nails again and no one does it like Jenny!! I love the color/french Shellac that Jenny does. Jenny is just simply the best! I hate when I'm getting a rushed job but she always takes her time and make sure it's perfect every time. It stays on for weeks and it never peels! read more

I was charged $45 for this. I asked her SIX TIMES for a fresh set since my real nails were really outgrown and dirty underneath. In case you're wondering, no I did not get a fresh set of acrylics and now I have to go to a different salon to fix her mistakes. Never again. read more

Classy Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This is my new favorite nail salon. The fact they add in the five minute neck massage is fantastic. The service was great.

I needed to find a nail salon that was open around 8 am near Palo Alto. Once again, Yelp came to the rescue! This place definitely deserves 5 stars! Amy did a spectacular job on my gel manicure. My gel manicure lasted 3 weeks! Amy is very friendly and she knows her job well. She trimmed my cuticles and filed my nails perfectly. The place is clean. They line their foot basins with plastic for every new customer. I feel safe getting my pedicures done here. The prices are very reasonable. They also have packages that include hot stone massages! I wish this salon was closer to where I live. read more

This is the first time I do my hair. The service is really profashional. I love the color alot. Thank you so much, Vicky read more

Classy Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This place is certainly affordable and very popular, but I had a disappointing experience. My mani pedi took 2+ hours because they were super busy and down 4 people. That's fine, but when we arrived they said it'd be a 20 minute wait, when it was at least 2x that amount of time. I'm fine waiting but please set expectations clearly! Maybe the busyness contributed to the quality of the work. The water to soak my feet in was cold. The manicurist who worked on my toes made 1 of them bleed, and another toe today is sore from what looks like a jagged cut on the nail. The manicurist for my French shellac fingers was better, but there were still some uneven cuts that I had to call attention to. I will likely not return. read more

This review is for eyebrow threading only - I was left with red marks after, which never happens to me after that. I will not do that here again. read more

Classy Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

** Men's Haircut Review ** I'm a dude who just wants a quick, good, and affordable haircut. I've been to each of the similar neighboring haircut shops many times (Great Clips, Midtown Salon, Supercuts MP) but Classy Salon wins hands down. I've been here 5 times now. PROS: - Affordable: $15 before tip is $4 cheaper than the rest - Quick: my simple short hair haircut takes under 20 minutes - No reservations needed: never had to wait in line for a walk-in - Consistent: they really only have one person doing cuts, so you get the same person every time - Good: she has been doing this for 20 years and is as good as any other I've had! CONS: - You're going to be the only guy in the place and the women getting mani pedis might give you strange looks when you walk in. read more

Love this place, always come out happy with my meni/pedi! Service is Professional, quick and always with attention to details.

The BEST!!!!! hands down (lol no pun intended) no names but I've been to other places with my daughter for Manis and pedis in Palo Alto and they are nothing compared to Classy Salon! ....and these ladies are freaking AWESOME!!!!!! best value $$$ best service... My mani has never looked this good and done in a timely and relaxing atmosphere...clean....quiet....just top notch! My daughter Star and I will definitely make this our only spot! read more

Went here today to get an acrylic nail fixed. I usually go to Color Nails in San Jose, but they're closed on Sunday's and this place had the highest rating near my work. I could tell by the pictures on Yelp that they don't do a lot of acrylic nails, and I like my nails especially long, coffin-shape, and over-the-top. Since this was in the middle of Palo Alto, I get it: too ratchet-fabulous for the local demographic. Wasn't expecting perfect work. I have to add that everyone here is really nice and the lady who fixed my nail was super sweet. She struggled with the shape and the length, but she was patient with my requests. The shape wasn't perfect, and it was on the thick side - but totally understandable. My biggest concern was the price. It was $10 to fix one acrylic gel nail. Other places charge $3, and I suppose i was especially upset because my place does it for FREE. I always tip as well, so I ended up dropping $13 FOR ONE NAIL AHHH -cringe- Overall: Customer service: 5 stars. Acrylic nail work: 3 stars. Average, but fine. Price: 1 star. Priceyyyy! They're probably better for regular gel nails and pedicures. read more

yeah ... nope, don't ... Probably poorest pedicure I've ever gotten. It was so rushed that all was finished in 15 min. Half fast job, no relaxation, so disappointing! read more

Best pedi in Palo Alto, ever!! Friendly staff, not pushy Clean facility They only take cash - maybe check not sure, they have a free ATM in salon Called ahead for 2 Pedis, side by side They only had one seat avail but within 5 min there were 2 side by side Opi and Butter nail polish - lg selection Massage chairs varied - mine was new and nice, comfy My moms was more used and she didn't use the massage part - chair comfy A couple of choices for pedis - I got the one for $36 and it was amazing (lowest price $21 for basic including foot scrub) Included a 5 min neck massage w/hot stones They use a timer so you're not jipped on either foot or neck massage Pedi was not rushed at all Upon finishing, the girl checking my toes did not like one and redid it - I hadn't even asked or noticed Would def return!! read more

I'm from LA where $50 for a mani-pedi is A LOT. When I moved up here I was horrified by the prices of nail salons and car washes in the area. I tried a few places most were not worth the $60 I paid them. I do have a place near my apartment that does great gel nails but I have to go on weekends. That is a pain for me. I like to get my nails done after work so I don't have to fit it in on weekends. I was super poor one day after work. I stopped at CVS to get something and I saw the nail place. I assumed it would be ridiculous but since I just wanted a non-gel mani I figured I could get by with $25. OMG! It was only $12. Those are LA prices but I'll admit, I was wary. But she did an awesome job! I got busy with work, class, yoga, meditation class, etc. so I didn't go anywhere for a month. I stopped by yesterday after a bad day at work. I decided to "splurge" for the deluxe mani-pedi. For $50 you get a great mani-pedi with a massage and hot stones. It was just what I needed. If I don't get to busy, I'll do this once a month with a mani in between. I've found the closest thing to Nirvana for poorer women. read more

I called in at 8:30am for an appointment, I mentioned I had a flight to head to so when they said it would only take 40 minutes for a fill on my acrylic gel nails and shellac toes I figured it would be fine. I asked the cost ahead of time and they said 45$ and I made sure to say wow for both? They replied with yes. Since it's cash only I took out 60$ enough for tip. It ended up taking an hour and a half to finish my nails and once I looked at the time when I sat down for my nails I told her that it had already been 50 minutes and she told me over the phone you didn't say you wanted your toes done. Then I realized the price probably wasn't what she told me online. She said it would be 80$ for both, so then in my head I said great you're now behind on time and have to get more cash. I asked her if she could just stop with my nails (I know sfo has a nail salon) so I would just finish them there. She said just 5 more minutes, did a horrible job shaping my nails and cut my skin on two parts. I'm so unhappy, this nail salon cares more about getting a bit more cash then making one of their clients almost miss their flight. I'll never come here again and did not think it was worth the 80$. Now I have to get them fixed and pay more because I'm not happy with the shape. I don't recommend this place at all and will never give them my service again read more

My nail tech today was Angel! (not sure how to spell her name) I think she's new at Classy Salon. She was amazingly tedious about shaping my nails and making sure that I was happy with them. She takes her time and corrects any little mistake she may have made and I really liked that! I felt super taken care of with her, and I'd definitely recommend her for your next acrylic set! Try her out next time you make an appointment!! :) read more

Classy Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I have been using Classy salon for over a year now - and I love it! Everyone is always so kind and helpful, and they do great job! Both mani/pedi and leg wax is great! I highly recommend them! read more

Classy Salon - Looking good!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I've come to Classy Salon many times over the past years for a completely indulgent pedicure (sometimes paired with a manicure). Their so-called Super Deluxe Spa Pedicure will knock your socks off and keep them off since your feet will look and feel too pretty to hide after you leave here. For $40 you get the works with this pedicure: - standard jacuzzi foot bath soak - trimming/pushing/cutting/filing - foot and calf massage followed by a hot stone massage on your calves - salt scrub on your legs and feet with additional massaging to really activate that scrub - green mask on your legs and paraffin hot wax for your feet - hot stone neck/shoulder/upper back massage while the wax and mask do their magic - painting your toe nails and letting them dry with a small portable heat fan I am super relaxed when I leave Classy Salon after this magical 75-minute procedure. My legs and feet are smooth for days to come and my pedicure lasts a good 2-3 weeks. I wouldn't want to spend $40 for a pedicure on a regular basis, but this super deluxe spa one is enough for me once a quarter to really relax and pamper my feet, the rest of the time I generally paint my own nails at home. They of course also have less expensive pedicures (or mani/pedi) options that are just more standard. Classy Salon has great massage chairs with lots of programmable functions and the place always looks clean, probably due to the frequent cleaning you can see each employee perform during your visit. Their nail color selection includes my favorites, Essie and OPI, although I usually bring my own polish in as you never know how long a bottle has been sitting on the shelf (old polish often causes cracking and is more prone to early chipping). Aside from nail services, they offer hair coloring and cuts here, as well as waxing services. I did get my hair cut here once a few years ago when my regular hair stylist was on vacation and was very pleased with the result. Recently they have changed to cash-only payments, but they have conveniently provided an ATM inside the salon which doesn't charge you a transaction fee (although your own bank may still charge you that - I checked and mine doesn't). My favorite thing about Classy Salon is that they take their time with the services and you really feel like you are getting your money's worth, rather than being rushed through a beauty treatment. The ladies that work here are friendly and generally don't talk much to you, which I appreciate as I just like to relax in peace while getting my nails done. read more

I would give this one star because of my latest experience there, but I'm hoping it's just the lady that worked on me that was bad. I hate giving bad reviews and it takes a lot for me to take the time to write out a bad review BUT the more I look at my nails and how bad they look, I have to talk about it. So I've been here a total of 4 times. The first 3 times I got a mani pedi and they were great experiences. The ladies that worked on me were very nice and attentive to what they were doing. I also got shellac on my nails those times as well. So since I kept having good experiences here I figured I'd keep coming back, I found my go to salon. But, yesterday I went in for a basic manicure with regular nail polish. I still had some leftover shellac polish from the last time I was there on my nails, and I specifically told the lady that seated me about me having shellac on my nails because I know it's a different process to take it off. So she seats me, but then another lady sits there and starts my nails. She started off very nice and polite. But when she started to remove my nail polish and realized it wasn't just coming off, she sighed/rolled her eyes and asked me if I had shellac, and I said yes. So she gets up, looking super annoyed while she goes to get the stuff to take off my shellac. After this, she didn't say one word to me let alone even look at me while she did my nails. My manicure looks like crap. I would've done a better job painting my own nails at home. It looks and feels lumpy, and there are TONS of little air bubbles on every single nail! I really don't think I've seen that many air bubble in my life! I'll try to post a picture of them. So I am giving 3 stars because my previous experiences here with other ladies doing my nails have been great but this lady just messed it all up. I'm not even sure if I'd want to go back. I might just give them one more try and see if it was just her that had an attitude because she had to take off my shellac and then carelessly did my manicure afterwards. read more

Classy Salon - Look at all those air bubbles! Ridiculous! - Hair Salons Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I've gone to this salon numerous times since I started working in Palo Alto 10 months ago and feel like I've given it many chances. I primarily go for eyebrow waxing since it is close to my work, the waxing lady does a good job, and its usually fairly quick. Today, I went over there and I was asked to sit down and wait. I waited for 10 minutes, left to go to my car to make a phone call, and went back. The gentleman at the front tells me that the waxing lady is almost done, so I waited another 25 minutes. At this point I asked him if there was anyone else that could wax me or if she was already done, and he said he didn't know. I waited another 5-10 minutes and still got no service. I'm not even sure if the waxing lady was there or if they were just trying to get me to wait to see if she would show up, but alas I wasted my entire work hour waiting for someone that may not have even been there. This isn't the first time they have been less than accommodating to me while there. In June, my coworkers and I thought that it would be fun to get pedicures at lunch and made appointments days in advance for time slots that would allow us enough time to get our toes done and get back to work. When we got to the salon, there was only one woman available to do our toes and she had to do all three of us. Why did we make appointments then? Our toes were done quickly and sloppily and we were late back from lunch because our appointments didn't exist. The salon isn't awful and the prices are a little high, but the customer service is clearly lacking. It would not have been so bad if they didn't set expectations that they could not keep. read more

I've tried this place twice. The first time, except for the wait despite having made an appointment, the results were decent. I liked all the color options and the massage chairs were superior to other places. i wasn't a fan of being asked to pay and tip before anything was done. Isn't tip supposed to be based off service?? The second time was atrocious. The person doing my pedicure dug into my big toe so hard it started bleeding - and she kept digging! I kept wincing and pulling my foot back from the pain, but the lady ignored it and just kept talking to the pedicurist next to her. I'm not the type of person to yell/cause a scene -- but as soon as she finished (and my toe kept bleeding) I mentally vowed to stay away from this place again. read more