Base on Yelp's reviews, after two days of deciding where to go to do my nails around where I live (usually i do my nails in sf) i decided to come to this nail salon. I called to make an appointment for 3ish on a Wednesday, i figured there won't be that many people there. I arrived and was greeted by Tina. I chose my colors and she started working on my nails. The shape was great, i definitely loved it. However when we start applying on the gel colors, many customers came in and she had to leave me while she helps out with other clients, which is fine by me, i dont mind that BUT i do expect my nails to look nice though... My end result of the nails were not as good as i expected. I chose a light blueish grey color and she applied two layers but it was not enough to cover my nail color. And because she had other clients waiting for her, she rushed with me and did not do a good job applying the gel polish. I was told that gel nail was 25 dollars however i was ring up for 26 dollars, maybe because i requested two fingers to have sparkle on top of it? i wasnt too sure but by this point i didnt really want to ask anymore. I was nice enough to give 4 dollars tip as well. The ladies are nice and she did talk to me a little bit while doing my nails but the outcome of the nails weren't what i expected... I think if it's only one person that are doing mani and the waxing and eyebrow plucking or whatever...then maybe they shouldnt accept walk ins like this. it definitely ruined the customer's experience. :/ The price is definitely consider cheap around this area but the result of the nails can vary base on how busy it is in the shop. Sorry but I dont think I would be back again. read more

Elegant Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

So my girlfriend has her nails done quite frequently, and this is the place she always goes. I have never had my nails done... BUT I LOVE THIS PLACE! Like, omg. First off, the couches are SPECTACULAR. I mean I've sat on some pretty comfy couches in my time... Lazy boys, recliners, couches, etc. BUT THESE! I sit down and hardly stay awake long enough to grab the first magazine that catches my fancy (which is usually women's fitness ;) AND THERE IS PIZZA RIGHT NEXT DOOR! Did I mention that the women who work here are all very bubbly and call me cute? I know as soon as my girl tells me that we're heading to get nails done I'm in for a treat. I mean, I'm not even one of their Quote - Unquote Customers and they still treat me amazing. DID I MENTION THE COUCHES AND MAGAZINES!? GO HERE... STOP IT, JUST TRUST ME 5 Stars. read more

Gave this place a shot. Let me first say, Tina was one of the nicest Nail techs I have ever had. Just very sweet and clearly hard working. However, I called earlier in the day, made an appointment for 6pm, and had to wait 20 minutes to get my mani/pedi going, as there was only her and one other tech working on someone else. I was pleased to see they had many shellac color options and the prices were a bit more affordable than my usual spot. You could see Tina had a following of devout clientele who she spoke to like old friends. BUT, she kept taking more appointments and stayed 20-25 min behind sched for each new client. None of them seemed to mind as they were relaxing and catching up, but if you are in a rush or value time management this is probably not the place for you. Because the backlog, she kind of speeded through my shellac and the attention to detail was not there. I had to ask her to fix a few things and it was not the tightest cleanest mani I have had. read more

I have been coming here for years!! Love them sssoooo much :) I only go here for mani and pedicures and I will only ever let Tina give me a wax. All the ladies are sweet but Tina is he best!!! read more

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I love it here!!! The ladies who work here are awesome and they do excellent work. The price is reasonable too! I love shellac nails and this salon by far has the most color choices I've seen so far. I will for sure be going back here again and again! read more

I went today for the first time and it's my new favorite nail place, i can't say a single bad thing about it. Thuong was so kind and talkative and my nails look amazing. thank you!! read more

Yen and two were awesome. They pampered me, gave me a really good massage and did an awesome job at pedicure and manicure. I am definitely coming back and recommend you guys to try them. read more

Horrible paint job made me leave with wet nails and there now ruined!! Waste of my money read more

Elegant Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

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It makes me sad to read some of the negative reviews that have been posted recently. As I said before I've been coming here for years and I still swear by Tina and her staff. They are so friendly and welcoming as soon as you walk in and actually talk to you about what's going on in your life! I've recommended many friends that are still coming here too. For the longest time I was only getting gel nails with french tips but then they got in a whole bunch of shelac (sp?) colors and now my only problem is picking a color scheme that I like because there are so many to choose from! Not only is the staff great but the prices are still the best of any other salon I've seen (I work next door to one and still go out of my way to come here!) I don't know why anyone would go anywhere else! read more

I found this place on Yelp. I was crunched on time and needed a gel fill. Tina did an amazing job. She's fast and also a perfectionist. Thank you. I'll definitely be back! read more

I have been going to Tina and Yen forever and have never been disappointed..They do an amazing job from start to finish They make you feel at home and welcome and never ever rush you...no matter what! Love this place...the BEST‼ read more

I've always had such a good experincce with this nail salon. Tina (owner) is so warm and friendly. My only regret is that I am unable to come here as often as I use to; I use to work right around the corner and would come here all the time. I would recommend this shop, with confidence, to any of my friends read more

Went here for the first time after getting a coupon online. They were empty on a Saturday afternoon, so my gf and I were lucky to be able to be seen right away. We each rec'd a Shellac mani and pedi and I ended up a bit happier than she did. They spent a lot of time on each of us (which I love), and my polish looked great. My friend felt her gal did about a 4-star job, but I can't review for her, so I am going off my own experience. My polish stayed put for at least a week on my nails, and my toes still look excellent. (Shellac really helps it stay put). They gave us a 15% off coupon for next time too! They were very sweet, spoke English most of the time, and it was very clean. I wish they scrubbed your feet a bit more, you know what summer and sandals do to your poor feetsies. Other than that, great job!! read more

I've been searching for a good nail salon since I moved to the Bay Area almost a yr ago. After venturing a little further from home based in yelp reviews I found this place. Cute/ clean salon. The ladies working were very friendly and welcoming. I didn't have an appt but I didn't wait long. My nails look great, I even got a compliment when I went to a store right after I left. The only complaint I have is that she cut my cuticles on 2 different fingers. And 6 hrs later its still painful. Praying I don't get an infection. She was very apologetic.. Guess ill see how long my nails last to determine if I will go back. read more

Elegant Nails - Acrylic pink and whites. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Good place. Enough street parking. Got a pedicure and manicure. Great job done by the artist. You can take your kids there too for fun. read more

Elegant Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

They took me in without waiting and quickly gave me a manicure and a pedicure. They were very nice and I have to say my clear coat manicure has lasted quite a few days now which is highly unusual. Reasonable prices also. read more

Darn it, I use to love this place, gave it one more shot, not much improvement, I have been a regular for 10 years maybe more, but I always love Tammy her sister Tiffany is not very considerate, and get's too personal with personal questions on your life etc, no I didn't ask you to ask me about my life and I appreciate it if you mind your own business. I gather Tiffany is a bit depressed or something like this, and ends up saying really weird stuff to the customer. Just really inappropriate, they get too comfortable, the professionalism is lacking. I had my nails done, which turned out great but Tiffany was distracted, fortunately, Tammy the owner finished off, moving forward I will ONLY book with Tammy otherwise not interested in returning but even now with a bad taste two time's already, I don't think it's likely for me to return. My upper lip wax also seemed rushed and done while I was getting a manicure, I prefer to get it in the waxing room which is private and also feel's like it's being done slowly and with detail rather than having it done in the main area, so not a good experience. I am a person who gives a place a few chances, but no more, I am done. read more

Amazing experience!!!! This was my first time and I am going to make this place my official nail place the price was perfect and my nails look amazing mani pedi and full set love love love read more

Elegant Nails - Nails on point!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Favorite place ever! Can't beat it- I tried! I started getting my nails done here when I was in high school. My mom had been going here since before then. I am 26 now. There were periods of time, like when I was away at college, that I tried to find another nail place to do my acrylic set but NO ONE compared to this place! Tina is AMAZING! Very detail oriented and does a GREAT job! Just recently I started doing a gel set. LOVE IT! I always get compliments on my nails and it usually last me 3 weeks (and I work a LOT with my hands). Cannot beat Tina! Excellent service too. read more

I go out of my way to go here for a fantastic mani/pedi. They're consistent! Clean salon. Spa pedi with hot stone massage. Precision brush strokes to the edge of cuticles. Sweet and professional technicians. Easy street parking. Perfect price. Extensive OPI and shellac polish selection. read more

Walk in mani/pedi The Good: -No wait for walk-ins -Great massage chairs The Bad: -Rushed mani/pedi -No help putting on flip flops, getting in/out of the chair etc -Nails are filed unevenly (length and shape) -Polish is applied unevenly The Ugly: -No signs of sanitation -They wash the oil off your hands by pulling your arms between your legs and using the pedi tub -Existing gel manicure peeled off with technician's fingernails Look, I can't compare this place to my preferred spa-like mani/pedi shop. I understand this is an automatic car wash, not a detailing shop. But there are better salons out there in this price point. I strongly encourage you to go elsewhere. read more

Been coming here for 2 years and couldn't be happier. They stay open a little later than most places which I like because it works well with my schedule. Wide variety of colors and fun additions to your nails. I have never has any other services done but I certainly wouldn't be opposed to :) Keep up the good work!!! read more

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Tina is great! Simple and inexpensive nail shop with a lot of OPI color selection:) and most importantly good costumer service! read more

Elegant Nails - By Tina! Simple gel nails. OPI Miami Beet:) - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Great Service!!! They are very attentive and detailed oriented when it comes to doing your nails. I have been going to get my nails done approximately every other week and by far out of all the places I have ever visited this is the best place to get your nails done. I loved how they did my pedicure and shellac. I honestly did not need to tell them how to do it. They already knew what I wanted when I explained only once. This is a must place to check out!! read more

Elegant Nails is great! Tina is fantastic, supper attentive and professional. I get consistently terrific service for acrylic nails. Overall I think this place provides a great service, staff is friendly and it's easy to book last minute. You never feel rushed. This is a great nail salon, highly recommend. read more

The staff is friendly, parking is easy, and they are almost always available for walk ins. However, I've been coming to the salon time to time over the past few years and each time I leave slightly disappointed. The last visit, I went in with my sister to get acrylic nails. Her nail technician did a wonderful job and gave her exactly what she wanted. Mine however was rushed, didn't ask about the shape, length, or look desired. All of the nails were too thick and misshapen and began falling off less than 5 days after I got them done. I've gone in for a gel manicure and the same thing has happened. While this place offers unbeatable prices, you may definitely get what you pay for. read more

Love coming and getting our mani pedi with Tina, Yen and Cindy. They always do a great job. They are always willing to do what you want and never complain if you want one color or 10 different colors. Been coming for so long now that it's like visiting family! Not like other nail places where the ladies talk their language under their breath and you wonder if they're talking about you. These ladies hold real conversation while they work on you. As an added bonus, Tina does my lash extensions too! For all these reasons, we keep coming back! read more

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Worst place for a pedicure, ever. My friend called and scheduled appointments for mani/pedis and was quoted $20/$25 for gel mani/pedi. Got in and were attended right away, woman started on my pedicure. When it came to painting my toes, this woman literally blobbed polish on my toes. BLOBBED. Manicure was a gel - uneven and light, got a strange look when I requested a 3 coat. When we went to pay, I was told my total was $55. The price chart on the wall matched the prices we were told on the phone. The woman told me that the gel manicure is $25 and that the gel manicure on the chart was referring to a different gel. Oooooookay... Pedicure was $30, they would never quote less. Pointed to the chart, that's the cost for a different pedicure. Ooooookay... Toes chipped next day, never coming back. read more

I have only been here two times and they did a really good job with my nails! I am very pleased with this place and the people are very friendly that work here.(: I just got my full set of acrylic gel nails and they turned out beautiful! I'm so in love with them I can't stop looking at them!! The lady who did my nails her name is Yen. Another good thing is it's reasonable price . Anyone who hasn't been here check it out!! read more

Elegant Nails - My full set of acrylic gel nails are beautiful!!! I love them !(: - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Ok, so I called Elegant nails and asked if they had time for a manicure right away. The lady on the line said yes, come right over. I came over and there were two technicians working on clients, one was just finishing up so I thought she was going to start right on me. Nope, she went over to the the client that was having a pedicure and started working on her hands. I said to her that I was in a hurry and she said just a minute and kept working. Five minutes went by and I got up and left. I need for a business to just be truthful in the first place, if you couldn't see me right away then don't say you can. My time is precious which was not precious to them. read more

Clean, very friendly always remembers your name and they do GREAT work. Always a delight to go have my nails done their and I have told many of my friends and they all agree. Thank you Frada read more

I came to Elegant Nails for the first time for Shellac manicure and pedicure. Not only did they do a wonderful job, they were very friendly and nice. I felt peaceful and relaxed while they offered me a neck and shoulder massage. They provide a variety of services. It's a one stop shop. I will be definitely coming back again. read more

We come here as a family. Love this place!! Great staff and fabulous work. I drive two hours one way to get here. read more

Elegant Nails - Family fun at Elegant Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Carlos, California

Wonderful experience! Got my mani-pedi done in less than an hour (I think, I was so relaxed!) in a peaceful salon. This family run business is the best place to go in Danville. They take extra care, and their prices are the best around! Cash preferred, and tips are WELL deserved! They do a great job, I would be happy to refer everyone in the area to visit. Call ahead, remember it's small and quiet, it's not like one of the "factory" style salons with 18 chairs. It's a lovely place to go and relax on an afternoon. The sun shines through the green trees and gives the place a serene atmosphere. I love that they offer a wide variety of nail services and waxing. They can meet every nail need! Love it! Thanks again! read more

Took Gf here and she loved Tina's work done on her nails. The setting was atmospheric, shop looks very modern unlike other outdated nail shops. Greeted by friendly staff without an appointment and was seen within 10mins. Plenty of colors to choose from and reasonable prices. read more

First time here and I absolutely love my nails! Got them done by TINA :) she truly is authentic to her business name. My nails came out just as I wanted. Thank you so much Tina! I will definitely be back! read more

I randomly called for a pedi appt yesterday and was easily accommodated. Yen did an exceptional job on my poor tired piggies and now they look like new feet! The french pedi polish turned out great too. OUI! I'll be back! read more

I went there thinking I wouldn't pay too much for a gel set. I ended up paying an extra $15 dollars!!! Their price board thing doesn't mention there's an additional fee for white tips and they apparently haven't updated it. Also, I had to get two of the nails re-done elsewhere because Elegant was rushing to help returning clients. I ended up with one nail having purple glitter in the acrylic and many of them didn't fit the nail. Overall not the best experience. read more

Jenn did an amazing job with my nails and did it oin record time! 35 minutes! shes sweet and knows what shes doing!

I LOVE this place. This is the ONLY place where you can get a manicure and it'll last you about 2 weeks without any chips or dings in it. I have no idea how Tina does it, but she's amazing. The shape is always beautiful and natural and her technique is very precise and effective. I've tried so many other places and nothing beats Tina's manicures! read more