Was looking for a nail spot open past 7PM near El Cerrito Del Norte BART and found this hidden gem…read moretucked behind a building/apartment area. So worth it! The owner was kind enough to squeeze me in last minute and stayed open for me as long as I communicated. She is incredibly sweet, talkative, and made the whole experience feel so welcoming. We chatted the entire appointment and she took her time trying a new design that came out BEAUTIFUL. You can tell she's passionate about her work and people. 33 years in business and it shows! Already planning to come back for my fill and probably a pedicure too

Mai + Julie were wonderful & so sweet! Scheduled a last-minute mani pedi & it was exactly what I…read morewas hoping for. Thank you Mai!! I'll definitely be back

Years later and Jenny is still my favorite! I get the best nail art, so many compliments and all…read moredone in 1 hour for my manis. Jenny always knows me and makes my appointment with her, has so many cute original sets and also can do any trend or style you want perfectly. I moved farther away and still go to her!!

I got my nails done here 3 months ago and she must've used concrete because they STILL will not…read morecome off without damaging my nails. I came twice to get my acrylics done and while I liked the way the end product looked, the lack of care for the nails and random upcharging ultimately made me stop coming. This last time I came, I had one of the ladies take my old set off since the nail tech laid acrylic over two lifting nails on my first visit and they ended up creating a worse problem. Great, I needed a refresh anyway. She proceeds to put SUPER tiny tips on my nails, which makes them look thin on the sides like I like but it created terrible ingrown nails because it squeezed the sides of the nails. Ultimately I picked a solid red color and she charged me $25 more than the listed price. No reason for it since it's a simple acrylic set with one color. This happened last time and I assumed it was the glitter color was more but it seems she decides on the fly what to charge. Now, three months later, my nails are so thin and have 5 huge pieces of acrylic still stuck to them. I've since moved away and found a new nail tech who refuses to pull them off entirely because they are causing tearing and bleeding on my natural nail. I have religiously done my nails my whole life so three months of this is upsetting and ridiculous. Lastly, they were playing a movie with full blown sex scenes in the salon one of the times when I went and it was so uncomfortable. She apologized after a few minutes of it but continued being standoffish and awkward to me, which was another part of the bad experience. I came back one last time to give them a chance since I liked the end result and color selection, but I made a huge mistake returning.

I love the service here! Everyone is friendly and they do an excellent job every time. I've tried a…read morelot of different places but I feel like I can always expect kindn and quality at this location.

Loved their service! Owner is very nice and attentive. They are all very nice and make sure you…read moreleave happy with your results. The vibe feels nice because everyone is so welcoming, an aesthetically pleasing feeling when being there!

Lina, business owner and operator of Lux Nails Lounge & Spa, is of the highest quality in her…read moreprofessionalism and caring demeanor. She works quickly, with a steady hand and wonderful eye for color. I never hope to go to another salon, for I am always guaranteed something really special at Lux. The premises are spotless and relaxing, all the equipment is modern, clean and in good working order. It truly is a spa. I'd also like to give a shout out to Anna, Anh and Elsa. Lovely women who really know their business. I highly recommend and support this small and successful business. You will leave rejuvenated, beautifully manicured and with a glowing smile.

Visited lux on friday and had a very nice pedi and mani…read more My person there...ELSA ...is a sweetheart and did a fabulous pedi on my 82 yr old nails. I recommend her 1000 % Ty Elsa...ur so sweet and know ur technique. Linda fisher

Ever since I found out about this place I never went elsewhere. Most of the nail tech here are…read moreawesome, specially Tina. She's the best! Very gentle, really artistic lady, she recommends stuff on how you want to style your nails which I love about her. Ambiance of this place is wonderful as well.

I'm very disappointed with the experience my sister and I had at this salon. We chose this place…read morebecause it had about 4 stars on Yelp, so we expected decent service, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. As soon as my sister sat down, the nail technician turned on the water for me and it was extremely hot. The staff member assisting her didn't seem to have good customer service and barely spoke to my sister--she just jingled the nail color samples in front of her without saying anything. When my technician, Lisa, came over, I immediately told her I wanted a classic pedicure, and she responded "okay, classic." During the service, the leg massage was very rough and uncomfortable rather than relaxing. After we were finished, I noticed I had been charged for a deluxe pedicure, even though I clearly asked for a classic. When we brought it up, several workers began arguing with us and made it seem like it was our fault. After going back and forth, the gentleman at the front desk eventually refunded the difference. However, the situation didn't end there. After we left and were already at Chipotle, the same gentleman followed us outside and told me he forgot to charge me for the gel color and asked if I could Zelle him $15. At that point I told him I was not satisfied with the service and that the mistake was on their end. Overall, the customer service was very unprofessional and the experience was uncomfortable. I was really hoping for a relaxing time with my sister, but instead it turned into a frustrating situation

Best nail tech I've ever had. ANA deserves 5 stars! She…read morefound and treated an ingrown nail that other salons completely missed. So thorough and skilled. I'm beyond happy with my visit and will only book with her from now on.

Love them! I got my nails done with gel & designs & they turned out so cute. I'll definitely be…read moreback!

This salon has always been clean, quick, and friendly. The staff is super sweet and the quality of…read morethe work is excellent. I enjoy my appointment every time and I'm always excited to go back.

Sky is the best!! His skills nothing less than perfection!! I asked Sky to make my nails look like…read morethe a picture I found on the internet and he made it even better! He made my nail look so beautiful it almost look fake! The vibe is like a hair salon place in Chinatown from back in the days. Super retro! Love it!

Sneha has been a dream come true in my quest for a nail artist in the Bay Area and am forever…read moregrateful to my hair stylist for making the introduction. My nails have never looked better, her work is exquisite. The shape, form and style are beyond. The base color alone looks steller and she is the most talented artist when it comes to design. I highly recommend Rare Nail Care, make that appointment, so worth it!

Hands down the best nail place in Berkeley! Coming from an asian country where nail art is…read moreLITERALLY an art, I tend to have pretty high standards. She has the most advanced equipment (drills, vent, pin cure etc.) out of any salon I've been to and does a great job at nail care and nail art. The only irk I had was the french: it wasn't as even and nicely shaped as I would have liked and it felt like the extra charge was a bit much. (Price for nail art is arbitrary) Still, she was very attentive to my needs and I was happy to have all the checkboxes ticked. It may be on the pricier side, but you will get your money's worth!