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    French Nail Boutique

    4.2 (227 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
    Open 9:30 am - 6:30 pm

    By appointment only

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

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    May 2022 prices
    Danae L.

    As someone who almost never gets manicures or pedicures, I was super grateful that Kim was able to squeeze my boyfriend and I last minute on a Friday evening. The current rate is $28 for a pedicure. As someone who works in a profession where it's very important to be on time, I low-key wished that she only squeezed one of us in instead of two people. We came in at 5:40 PM and while I had an entire hour to spare, I wish I was done in less than an hour. I didn't realize that helping me would make the nail tech late for her next client which I felt bad for. Massages also felt a little rushed. They have an extensive Instagram page to showcase previous designs. Overall I recommend this business to anyone with manicure and pedicure needs.

    Nail Design looking amazing!!

    This nail place is absolutely amazing, I have been going consistently for the past 4 years. No matter the design, she does exactly what you want. Her shaping on my nails is perfect and my nails have never fallen off. She is so sweet and attentive! Will always recommend to all friends and family!

    French tip gel mani for $47
    Erica R.

    Since I moved South from the East Bay, I've had some difficulty finding my nail salon. I remain open and keep trying new places (sometimes at the cost of my fingers). Although I love the concept and ambiance of French Nail Boutique, I was unimpressed by the nail tech. You guys, I'm pretty fair when it comes to small business and folks in the cosmetology field. Maybe she was under pressure or tired from the work day, but my experience here was disappointing. I would have given three stars but she when she left the blood on my finger, polished over it (without cleaning it first) after cutting my skin, I knew it was a doozy. I know accidents happen sometimes, but most folks clean it before proceeeding. Yikes! Back to square one and taking nail salon recommendations..

    Brenna L.

    Kim literally saved my wedding! I had gotten my nails done at a different salon for my wedding and didn't like the results. A friend recommended Kim and I called first thing in the morning and she was able to take me in immediately. She saw my inspo picture and said she can fix it. I was so happy with the results, I feel like my wedding day was saved lol Thank you Kim!

    Kim is the best!! Every time I go to her, she does an amazing job. She can do literally anything you show her, and it'll look exactly like the inspo pic. She's also so kind and easy to talk to

    Amazing job thank you Kim and My!!!!!!

    Kim and My did an amazing job :) as usual hand painted and everyone is so friendly !!!!!!

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    Marianne H.

    I just moved here from San Diego and was looking for a local nail salon to refresh my nails. I found French Nail Boutique here on Yelp, called to see if they can take me in 15 mins, and they did! And what a hidden gem! Friendly service, was offered a drink upon settling in, a beautiful & clean salon, and my mani/pedi turned out lovely! And the hand, shoulder, and arm massage in the end was exactly what I needed after weeks of moving. I've never had that at other nail salons. It felt calming and not rushed, unlike other places. I loved my convo about life with Kim and Mindy kept checking in with me to see if I was satisfied with the progress. This was outstanding service, and this is comkfrom someone who also works in customer service! I just found my new go-to salon! Thank you for your lovely service, Kim and Mindy! I'll be back. -Mare

    mirium f.

    I came to French nail salon today. I called last minute and asked if I could come in for a gel manicure and a regular Pedi. They were able to take me right away! I was greeted by the friendly staff, and they took good care of my nails. They also have a good selection of colors.

    This shop is so nice!
    Tracy N.

    I usually go to another nail salon salon around Alum Rock but since I was within the area, I decided to stop by with my cousin since she normally gets her nails done here. The shop is small but it's so nice! I absolutely love the decoration and the pedicure area itself. Since we did not make an appointment, the wait was a bit long. The customer service was on point though, very nice people and extremely welcoming here. The prices are a bit more expensive than usual nail salons but completely worth the price you're paying for. Would I recommend? DEFINITELY!

    I love her work! I always come back for my almond shaped acrylic nails, which she does so beautifully.

    Xuan C.

    I've always had a pretty good experience at the salon. However, today I was a very disappointed. I had scheduled an appointment at 11 am, and I was told there was a mix up in the schedule, and I was scheduled at 9:45am instead. So I had told Kim, the owner I wasn't happy about the mix up, and this was the last straw on top of a bunch of other things like a waxing that happened a few months back (which my skin had came off). When it came time to pay, my regular pedicure with gel pedicure was $35, and normally it is $30 (regular pedicure $25 with $5 extra for gel polish). With my gel manicure the total came out to $75 before tip. $90 after with a 20% tip. I had inquired about the extra charge, and I was told by Stephanie that the pricing had "always been like that". I had asked Kim again privately about the price raise and she said that happened 3 months ago. Yet the last time I came to see them, which by the way was about 3 weeks ago, and the pricing was their regular pricing. It just doesn't feel honest to me. I really liked coming here, and given them chance after chance, and had referred countless people over. However, after today I will be looking somewhere else for a new nail home. I'm super disappointed, and it was the straw that broke the camels back.

    I love my nails! I requested aura nails and Kim delivered :) I recommend this salon to everyone in the San Jose area

    Acrylic overlay nails chipped 3 days after service.
    Ashley F.

    I made an appointment three days ago. I've never been here but the reviews were great so I wanted to try it out. I requested a delux pedi (gel) with paraffin wax and acrylic overlay-on my natural SHORT nails. My toe nails were cut so extremely short and crooked they hurt afterwards. I was stabbed underneath my toenail twice. It was very painful. The "scrub" on the pedi-exfoliating was nothing more than 5 seconds or so. Not worth it. The mask on my legs and massage were very nice. My nails already chipped 3 days after getting them done. I was cut on my cuticles twice. Overall, the ladies that did the service were so sweet and I appreciate their time. They were very kind. However, the work itself was not great. I paid $110 not including the tip I left.

    $75 nails... never again

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    Ask the Community - French Nail Boutique

    Do you provide mobile services?

    At this time, we do not have mobile services. Thank you for checking with us.

    Hi Kim, trying to make an appointment with you! The phone number listed is not in service. How can I book an appointment?

    Hi. Please call (408)879-0609 for appointment. Thanks

    How much does an acrylic full set cost?

    $45 and if you want a specialized shape it's $5+ and if you get medium or large nails it's also $5+

    Hello! How much is an acrylic fill? Or dip powder?

    Hello Amanda, acrylic fill in starts at $30 and dip powder starts at $45. Thanks

    How much is a regular manicure/pedicure?

    About 40 dollars

    Do you do nail extensions with nail form and not glued on tips?

    Yes, we do.

    How much is a full set of acrylic with gel nail polish?

    It varies upon the shape and length, especially the brand and quality of the powder (acrylic) applied on the set. It's typically 35 and up.

    How much for a new set of acrylics?

    A short time ago somebody asked the price for pink and white acrylics and the owner answered...$38. That Q&A is posted on their yelp site. I would suggest calling to confirm the price and book an appointment.

    How much do you charge for marble design acrylic nails?

    It varies depending on complication/sophisticated of the designs.

    How much is a gel mani/pedi?

    I believe $60 total/ $30 each?

    Looking to have a new set of pink & white acrylics put on (not dipping). Do they do these? What is pricing like?

    They do have them. Their prices are extremely reasonable please give them a call.

    What are their prices for services?

    Varies upon what you have done...mani...pedi...both...what process, etc.

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    I loved my convo about life with Kim and Mindy kept checking in with me to see if I was satisfied with the progress.

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