I was on my way to Walgreens to pick up some press ons (had an important meeting and didn't want little boy hands, the girls that get it will understand) and stupidly made the mistake of deciding to pop in to see if they had time to do a full set of acrylics. I was greeted by a lady finishing up a pedicure, told me to sit down. Did not wait very long, however, I made sure to ask if she could do a full set of nude powder acrylics, with a round shape, I figured super simple what could go wrong. She showed me a couple pictures on her phone and asked if that's what I wanted, I said yes and she started on my nails To start she added way to much nail glue that it went on my skin. Then she got to the nail filing which was so painful, she missed my nail multiple times. When it came applying the acrylic she was mad that I did not want to do a gel polish over powder. I repeated to her I only wanted a nude powder or white if she did not have nude, but no polish. After huffing and puffing about me not wanting polish, Mary the owner gave her a powder which was more like a clear not close to nude. I don't think she had very much experience in doing nails, by the way she applied the acrylic like she was painting my nails an not actually building the acrylic on the nail. Within 2 hours of leaving 2 nails broke from not being applied correctly. The nails were not what I wanted, she wasted an hour and a half of my time. I honestly was so over everything and just wanted her to finish, pay and get out. Paid $60 for something that only lasted on my nails 2 hours, and at the end she questioned me about if I was going to tip her, I honestly was so shocked and laughed, still tipped her even though at that point I really shouldn't have. $10 press on would've been way better than the $70 I spent here read more

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Came in for a regular gel mani and pedi french tip and the service was not great. I hate to leave bad reviews but place was smelly, they didnt use clean tools, and a week later the gel has already peeled off half way. Plus the french tip is uneven, messy and looks like my kid put whiteout on my tips lol. Didnt even add oil or any lotion to one of my hands before putting on the nail polish, idk if technician forgot or didnt know what she was doing. My family couldn't stop laughing at the "little moons" on my nails. So bad. read more

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I spent years going to different nail salons. Some were good, others weren't. So I never felt the loyalty I do now. Mary has taken the health and strength of my nails to a new level. I will be a loyal customer for as long as I have nails. Mary, Nancy, and Momo always take great care of my nails during manicures and pedicures. It's gotten to the point that I don't need to go get them done very often because they look great for weeks and weeks! I highly recommend this place. They take their time and do high quality work. The location is also very convenient and there is always plenty of parking. Although they do accept walk ins, I suggest making an appointment just in case you come in on a crowded day. read more

Been coming here all this year regularly every 5 weeks. Fills full set and pedicures LOVE IT. Best most inexpensive place around. May nails never break and always look sharp. My Got 2 spot for nails read more

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I was so happy to go in to do my pedicure, my nails and waxing. I had a new set put on and I loved it. Thank you once again Mary and team take care. See you next month. read more

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I love this salon I've been going there for years. Love the care snd time they take !! Thank You Mary read more

I love going to this salon for my nails, pedicures, eyebrow waxes, hair coloring, and haircuts. Mary and Nancy are excellent and friendly. I have been visiting for over twenty years. They provide excellent service and are always happy to accommodate my mom and friends. read more

Great services. Clean place . Friendly staffs. I like to go here for manicure and pedicure. Highly recommended!

Just awful. They do not know what they are doing. I was charged $20 for nail removal, the woman started cutting and drilling the acrylic off. Soaked my fingers off and on went back-and-forth to each hand. Sanded my nails down so thin and was mad at me for it. I asked her if she thought I had gel on my nails and thought she was going to pop the nails off and she just mumbled. My pedicure was not done right toes feels rough and dry skin still on the edge of the nail. On top of it the place is dusty and cluttered. read more

Great place! Im very happy with my dip service. Highly recommended! They are very friendly. Clean and nice place.

I've been going to a fancier salon on Lincoln Ave for 10 years. But I decided to stop in here for a pedicure after washing some big blankets and a quilt at the adjacent Washstop laundromat. They took me at the last minute & provided excellent service at a reasonable price. Vivian did my pedicure and I'm very happy with the results. read more

I wasn't able to comment on the 1 star review from Sheila... her review is a big lie! I was there last night when she walked in demanding to use the restroom. Mary told her that her restroom was out of order, and Sheila began to threaten her to write a bad review on her and her business. Mary stopped working on my nails to walk her to the bathroom to show her the restroom was broken. Which she saw for her self that it was out of order. Sheila even scared her own kids because she was acting out.. she then walked out and slammed the door. Her review is false advertisement... so Shiela stop making these poor hard working ladies look bad... they're not at fault here. If anything they're victims of your actions last night. If anyone has been to this nail spa, you know Mary and her staff are very kind! They're been at this location for many years. read more

i've been coming here for quite a while now and they never fail me. Ask for Mary. She always comes through for me. Her work is clean and beautiful.. I always get compliments after I have my nails done by Mary Mary read more

Best nail saloon I've ever been to. Definitely recommend this place. Customer service is really sweet. Mary who did my nails was detail oriented and friendly. read more

Focus Hair & Nails - Best nail salon I've ever been to! Mary did my nails and she did an amazing job. Thank you so much!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS! I went here to get my acrylics removed thinking what could go wrong...A month later my nails are still recovering with acrylic stuck on them. They had no idea what they were doing They told me they were done while there was a mountain of acrylic still on my nails...After repeatedly telling them 3 seperate times I wanted ALL the acrylic off before I left, the lady got upset and was nonstop filing my nails with the drill making them burn and putting me through so much pain & huffing/puffing when my finger budged because of the unbearing pain! My nails STILL haven't recovered... beyond unacceptable. read more

I came in with overgrown roots and needing a haircut. No expectations of a hairstyle. I basically trusted Diana to work her magic. No regrets, she did an amazing job! The color and cut was perfect. Left my hair feeling so healthy. The moment I left the shop I was getting compliments. I definitely recommend Diana. She takes her time and has passion while doing your hair. read more

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Focus hair and nails is basically my go to spot for nails now. No other place can compare to the quality, attention to detail and gorgeousness of these nails. Today I went for a simple French tip for summer vacation and I can't stop looking at them!! read more

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Mary and Nancy handle you with so much care :3 and the turnout is always so great, I love getting my hair cut and nails done here!!!

I had called to make an appointment. I got there and had me wait since they were finishing up on other clients which I don't mind, usually happens. They started on me but then paused to assist another client, making me wait another 40 minutes, almost 2 hours for the whole session. I don't know the employee's name that worked on me, but she really didn't seem experienced with nails. She kept adding more acrylic powder onto my nails making them really bulky looking and thick. By the end, my nails had bumps and some nails lengths weren't even to the other hand. A simple white line design costed me $80 dollars. I had gone to this salon before and I liked it then, but I'm never going back after this experience. read more

My girl Mary is back at it again with the perfection! So happy I found focus hair and nails. read more

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This is my place to go for my nails. Mary always does an excellent job their thin and smooth and My nails always last for over a month and a half. A little pricey but worth it! read more

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Avoid this place if at all possible for anything. They DO NO CLEAN THEIR EQUIPMENT at all. They cut me and then finished the pedicure without complete the service correctly. I ended up going to get another pedicure from another nail Salon. Stay away if you dont want an infection. read more

I've been coming here for years now and I absolutely love the way Lee does my nails. I definitely recommend this salon read more

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Just left.. got my undercut buzzed and the lady did well.. however I'm disappointed from the customer service.. there is a huge sign out front something saying 20% off new customers.. I typically pay $10-$15 for what I get done.. when I was finished.. the lady said $20.. I said is that with the 20% off.. she said oh are you new and I said yeah I never been here.. she asked the lady in her language if I can get the 20% off the lady shake her head no and the one who cut my hair said she only got a buzzed and the lady said other things in their language and so I just gave her a twenty and started walking away she said $15 is ok and I said nah.. keep the $20 I just won't be back again.. homophobic to say the least read more

This place affordable. Super nice employees. My wife and 6 sisters have been coming for over 15 years

I've been coming here since I was 12 I'm 27 now and Mary has been the most amazing caring nail artist and business owner. She is and has always been a blessing in my life. This place is like a second home to me, thanks to Mary and her entire staff. I couldn't be happier anywhere else. She is so creative and strives for perfection every time. read more

What I love about this place is that they are open on Sundays ;] and it is close to home. I normally get gel manicures and pedicures. I was extremely impressed on how clean they are at this salon. They sanitize their equipment unlike the other nail salon I used to go to. They also give amazing massages. Will definitely be coming here every two weeks. read more

Focus Hair & Nails - Thank you, love my manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

All right, so here's the thing. If you're expecting some 5-star spa-nail experience, you probably shouldn't be going to a strip mall with a Laundry Mat and Walgreens next to the salon. With that said, if you're able to have the right frame of mind, check out Focus Hair & Nails in Willow Glen. For $18 you can get a pretty nice spa pedicure--for $5 extra, they'll paint some fancy flowers on your toes. The spa chairs are relatively new and the tubs are nice and clean. They've boosted up the fancy-factor by adding slices of lemon in the basins too. (Because if you didn't get the memo, citrus=fancy). The other services are well priced too.....the BF got a haircut, I got a spa pedicure with flowers, and my eyebrows waxed all for $35. Not too shabby. On a completely unrelated note, one time I went there and the lady getting a pedicure next to me was completely passed out sleeping in the chair! To the credit of the pedicurist, she was completely professional and kept on with the service. And the women weren't even talking smack about the lady, even when she was snoring! (Trust me, I speak Vietnamese and know!) Next time you're doing your laundry or waiting for your prescription to be filled in Willow Glen, get a Pedi done at Focus Hair & Nails. Because let's be honest, neglected toes in the summer is a certifiable crime! read more

For a place that has focus in their name... you would maybe say that this place might need a bit more precision. For an incredibly small space, they manage to cut hair, and do manicures and do pedicures (it is crowded). Being Vietnamese didn't help my game either - because I walked in and truly just understood (as I understood the language) that no one really knew what they are doing. I got a pedicure and manicure simultaneously (taking advantage of their $25 special). Neither one was particularly relaxing. Even the women next me to was cringing at her experience (seemingly in pain) due to something - so I knew I wasn't alone. Manicure didn't really make itself to last (as I stare at my fingers now) and pedicure ended up having my left big toe hurt for a few days after. The only way I went here was because it was across the street from my friend's but no I pretty much have no reason to go back. read more

I used to come here all the time but I slowly stopped because they started over charging! I would ask how much a wax or a manicure was and they would say some high price that was not on the price list. when I finally asked why the price list on the wall says something different the lady replied " oh that's old"... well if it's old then take it down or you have to honor that rite?? no tip and no going back if that's how you treat your faithful customers! read more

This review is for Tina. I LOVE her. She does amazing haircuts. I have been following her wherever she works for almost 9 years. Very friendly, affordable, and amazing. read more

This has been my spot for a while now. They do such a great job and don't have crazy gel prices. I usually get a gel fill ($22) and a pedicure ($17). This is a very popular salon that gets busy after 5 pm so I recommend coming before then. read more

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If you go at off hours there's usually a spot open. A few of my nails weren't straight but it was fast thorough and good service! Will definitely be back again soon! read more

Focus Hair & Nails - Full set acrylics American flag design gel top coat for 4th of July! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

Went for a pedicure. Water was room temp. When I told the lady it was not warm she didn't understand so I left it alone. Tail tech was extremely attentive. Very nice. She spent more time on my nails than anywhere else I've been. This place was super quiet. I was able to close my eyes and relax. Unlike other places. Prices are reasonable. I would go back. Just wish their massage chairs worked properly and the waiter was at least warm. read more

Loved the way my nails turned out! I came to get an acrylic fill with a change of gel color. I went to a different salon for my full set, but Marie at Focus Hair & Nails fixed them for me and made them look SO much nicer. She was very careful not to cut my nail beds or catch my skin with the nail file like most places do. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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When I walked in, there was no other clientele - and everyone who worked there was sitting around watching TV and eating - It felt like I was disturbing them in the middle of the work day! I watched as the technician was doing my pedicure -- no sanitation for the tub, no wiping off with alcohol of any of the cutters / scrapers tools that were used - just plopped back in the jar, re-use of nail file boards & pumice stones -- who knows how many times without cleaning. The "spa" chairs are all completely worn out / cracked and the pillows were grimy / looked like they are 20 years old - along with the towels that would be used for rags in most shops, they were so old. AND even for regular manicures (not gels) they make you "dry" your nails in the UV lights. IF the technician was cordial or respectful I may not have posted here, but along with not understanding "square or round" for the shape of my nails, she ATE jerky the entire time she was doing my nails and seemed to have an attitude of "why do I have to be working on you".... be warned.... read more

Came here for a shellac manicure. The person I had was Nancy. Usually a shellac manicure is 45 minutes to an hours, well she finish in 30 minutes. She was a nice but through the whole visit I felt like she was in a rush. She did a very crappy job cutting and filing my nails. She did a poor job with the French tip line (The French tip line was very uneven) it's only been a week and it looks awful! Never going back here again! Not worth $35! read more

Mary, the manager, i persoally think is the only one who knows what she is doing. I used to go here every other week for my nails but have stopped going now due to the poor service they had ben giving.. The first few years i went here Mary did my nails but with time she was not always in or was to busy. I decided to let other girls do my nails but..what a mistake.. out of all the other 4-5 girls that ever did my nails they all did a crappy job..If i asked for something insead of saying no i do not know how to do it they would do it and It would be crappy.. This happened numerous times until I decided to stop going there. Also, The girls are so critical! All they do is check you up and down to see what you have. Everytime I would walk in, (I own many designer items) they would GRAB my purse out of my hand. look in the inside to see if it was authentic and then gossiip about my bags ...thats not right! They just have no respect.. If you are going here i wouls suggest waiting or majing an appointment w. MAry... Did i mention they stabbed a girls foot while giving her a pedi once? SCARY!!! read more

I went back and the chick that did my nails before didn't work there anymore. So, I stupidly I let some random girl do my nails. I asked her to do moonshape again, but instead of telling me she didn't know how to do it, she just went at it and did a horrible job. So I just asked her to file them square. They were completely uneven and looked like $hit. She didn't speak much English so the girl in charge tried to tell me they were fine. They would have been considered fine if I had spent all day working construction and they managed to stay on, but they were far from being fine. Oh well, lesson learned, my bad.... read more

I don't like liars, I came in to get a pedi of course they said pick a color and I did. The nail tech asked if I wanted to do gel I told her no just regular polish she kept insisting that I do Gel, then she said because it's my first time here she'll charge me 25 for Gel but when I come back for a second time it will be 35 the lady who was getting her nails done next to me said that's a deal that I cannot beat and I agreed so I said sure do Gel, heads up she cut my big toe I was bleeding, after I got my eye brows done and I told the lady to clean up my shape keep them as thick as possible and Idk what she did are it's time to pay they charging 44 dollars I don't mind paying the money trust my pedicures are usually 50 bucks back home it's just say what you mean and mean what you say I'm not stupid and I heard what you said and when I called you out on what you exactly said you put your head down and kept saying 35 for pedi I will NEVER GO BACK THERE. Trash trash trash read more