The service was okay. I mean what kind of nail tech doesn't wear a mask and doesn't fix the nail up when they mess up!. The vibe was not calming at all I think the lady doing my nails was talking crap about me because i was looking at my nails with a disgusted face. Also after I tried telling her I didn't like it she cut me off and forced me to tip her!. Obviously Im not tipping you in you did my nails bad and was talking crap about me!. This nail salon is a whole big fat lie all the people that work there are so mean. This lady proceeded to tell me my natural nails were way to dirty for her!. I am never going here again read more

Always loving my experience at Gentle Nails. Been going here for several years and although I live on the other side of the city, I always make it a point to come to this side of town to get pampered. read more

Gentle Nails Salon - A little Halloween design. Thank you ladies! I love it!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I am absolutely thrilled with my nail extensions, the technician was patient, detailed, and made sure each nail looked natural yet glamorous, and the whole process felt like a luxury experience. read more

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Love this salon! They do a great job and it's worth the price. Friendly staff and comfortable vibe. read more

Gentle Nails Salon - Gel x nails by gentle salon - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dude. Okay so this may be the only time ever in my like, 5+ years of getting nails done, where my nails turned out exactly like I wanted. I showed an inspo pic and Lan got exactly how it was. Also bro, she was gentle and I am a pussy when it comes to pain so it's rare that someone is gentle enough for me. Okay I didn't make the connection with that, and the name of this store until now. Cause a lot of the times nail salon stores be having random adjectives in the name, which I find amusing. Like "crystal sweetie nail." And btw that's not racist, I'm allowed to say that because I am an Asian child of immigrants. Anyway I came in wanting acrylics but she was able to explain to me that even clear acrylics won't be as clear as my inspo pic so we decided to do hard gel aka Russian. Also there's another lady there that has a contagious laugh so if I go again next time I'll try to say something to make her laugh. Photos don't do it justice tbh, it looks better in natural light. read more

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I love going to these salon for my nails every month and they're service are good i love how they make nails so good and all the gel and tools there using are good and the staff they're are so good . read more

Fantastic quality gel manicure- gorgeous color on the cats eye type I got, and my friend really liked their 2 tone. It has lasted greater than a week with zero chips, which, given I work with my hands with lots of mechanical friction and get lots of chemicals on them, is pretty rare. Very friendly, and patient when I was picking out my colors. Reasonably priced - 10$ more expensive than some of the small local shops but 20$ cheaper than some similarly sized shops. Would go back again read more

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Went here for a Mani/Pedi to make sure my nails were taken care before my wedding and I could not have been happier with the result! I just did the basic no color options since I just wanted my nails to look nice and presentable. I do not often get my nails done, but I enjoyed the experience so much, I might make this a reoccurring thing! read more

I've been to Gentle Nails Salon 3 times and every single time delivers a quality and relaxing experience. I've gotten gel-x manicure and regular gel manicure and normal pedicure and they are phenomenal at all of them. The technique is flawless, the products are so good, I tried to take the gel off myself and I literally couldn't, which proves how well they did it. My nail tech was named Lina as well which was cool. Highly recommend! read more

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My first visit to Gentle Nails Salon proved the business name applies. I love how gentle they are!! They absolutely do not rush, are very attentive to detail and thorough!! They soak off gel polish, they don't rip anything off! My first time having my natural long nails dipped. They were able to save a broken nail, which prevented me from cutting them off. I had my fingers dipped plus a gel polish and a pedicure with same gel polish and it was $120. Higher price than I want to pay, but the quality was worth it and my nails still look fresh (it's been 7days since my visit). I decided to go to this salon based on reviews. It's in walking distance to my home, so that's an added bonus. Will definitely be going back! read more

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I was referred here by my sister. I brought my daughter for her 17th birthday treat also. Lan and her team did an amazing job! They listened to what we wanted and hit it nail on! Will definitely come back and worth the 2.5 hrs roundtrip drive! read more

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I came in for an acrylic fill and my tech struggled to shape my nails properly. She also decided to glob acrylic onto my entire nail making them all thicker and ruining the sleek very natural look of my long acrylics. An hour and a half later and after asking numerous times about the shape and about how the thickness of every nail was different, I think the poor girl gave up. Super disappointed even though I think she really tried. read more

Made an appointment and they were ready for me. Got an acrylic fill and they did a beautiful job. It is a little pricier for a fill than some other places in the bay (65 for a fill + added 20$ for getting a cat eye design) but I will say it is worth the price. It was relatively quick but there was clear attention to detail and you could tell my nail artist knew what she was doing. I will be coming back! read more

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Another update here - been visiting Gentle Nails every month for a year and a half and they always deliver great service!

Went to get our nails done for the holidays and they did such a good job! $60 for cat eye, $40 for gel and $3 per finger for design. They got new colors for the season and I'm definitely going back to get more cat eye colors :) read more

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This is one of the best salons I've ever gone to. The women who work here are lovely and very talented. I have never had a bad experience, no matter who has done my nails. read more

Such amazing nail techs, they're all so kind and friendly! I've had special requests for nails and they always do such a phenomenal job read more

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Walked in on weekday for gel manicure and pedicure and was seen right away. There was plenty of staff as well. Nice and chill salon and they carry great colors! I really appreciated their attention to detail. I'm interested in trying their glass/jelly nails next time. $40+20 for gel cat eye and $50 for gel pedicure. read more

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I have been going here for around a year now and I have to say the gel manicures here are ridiculously good. My gel manicure always lasts around 5 weeks on natural nails. I also grow out my natural nails and once I got a chip right before I was going to do a manicure and they were able to repair it very easily. Today I asked them to do a cute cat nail art based on my cat (yes I am a crazy cat lady) and the result was sooooo cute. This was over my natural nail too! The price was very reasonable for the nail art! I highly recommend them for gel manicures and pedicures! If you go during a weekday they can usually squeeze you in same day! Just make sure you call first to see if they are busy. read more

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Best place to get cute nails! They always treat me so nicely and collaborate on cute designs when I come in with pictures or ideas. Great service and quality nails. I get builder gel manicures here every 3 weeks. read more

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Very nice and relaxing experience. The nails turned out amazing, they made sure it was perfectly to my liking throughout. read more

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Lan, Diane and all of the team at Gentle Nails are gentle, kind, and very talented! They take great pride in the execution of their work and the sanitation of the salon! Picture perfect pedicures every time! Beautiful, long lasting, never lifting, and consistent, true attention to detail full sets are what keep me coming back to this lovely neighborhood gem! Call in advance or take your chance and walk on in, either way Gentle Nails is going to take wonderful care of you and your needs! read more

Gentle Nails Salon - Beautiful fill and old school V-design by Diane (Tram). She's a sweetheart and so easy to work with! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Always good, reliable and kind. They do a quality job and it's a treat to stop in and know that you are remembered and treated well.

Great service and quality! I'm very picky with gel manis and they do an amazing job. The pedicures are great as well. Would highly recommend. read more

Love love love this nail salon. Most of the staff are very gentle with your nail care.The customer service here is 10/10. read more

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I'm so happy that I no longer need to be afraid of the nail salon! I've been staying away from getting my nails done because for some reason, I've consistently been nicked/cut at other salons because the nail tech was working too fast and too aggressively. I got a classic mani/pedi at Gentle Nails today for $52 total and I can confidently say that the service was friendly, skilled, and GENTLE like the name states. My cuticles look great (and unharmed) and they even put quick dry drops on my fingers to make sure they dried faster and stronger. Small note: they charge $5 total if you come in and need leftover gel removed, but this fee is waived if you're getting a new gel manicure. (For me, this was expected as this seems to be a standard charge.) I will be back! read more

I called here last minute and was able to get an appointment quickly. I hadn't done my nails in some time so they were pretty bad, but the girls did an amazing job!! I was very pleasantly surprised on how great my nails looked afterward. I got a gel manicure and regular pedicure for $70, which is about average these days in SF. They took their time and were meticulous about making my nails look great! Thank you Gentle Nails, I'll definitely be back :) read more

I loved this place! Great experience. Manicure and pedicure were done with such attention to detail.

This is my second time at this salon and this will be my new go to spot! I did a walk in during the evening my first time and they were able to take me. I got French tips and Diane did a great job. My second time I made an appointment and Lan did this dip set and nailed it. I'm loving it! Make an appointment or walk in the mornings, because they do get busy. Thank you for my fabulous nails! read more

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Called in the early afternoon on a Thursday (July 1, 2021) to see if my friend and I could come in later in the evening for an acrylic set and a gel set. Employees were super friendly and scheduled us for that day at 4 PM. Parking: there's street parking, and most of them don't require payment past 5 PM. A lot of the street parking was residential, and were mostly 2 hour parking. I was able to find parking two blocks down and walked over. It was also a week day, so maybe parking was a little easier. I normally don't come into the city, like, ever; I hate driving in SF, but I did it to hangout with my friend lol. Location: only a few blocks from Golden Gate Park, located in the Sunset area and there were several other nail shops in the vicinity. I almost got confused and went into a different nail shop. Service: 10/10. I don't remember my nail tech's name, but she wore glasses, spoke English well and was pretty soft spoken. She has 2 daughters, lives in SF.. we chatted for a while but I didn't get her name. But she was amazing. PERIOD. I'm writing this review almost 4 weeks after I got my acrylics done, and jesus, the attention to detail on these nails. None of my nails have chipped or come off. This is either some ridiculously strong glue or she just did a great job. I've gone on vacation (boston, nyc, nj) with my corgi, and I went rafting last weekend with 16 corgis. I'm just amazed every single one of my nails is still intact. My friend and I arrived around 4 PM, but we weren't seen immediately. There were 3 customers still in the shop (which is fine because my friend was running a little late). We ended up waiting till around 5 PM, but they did give us tea/water and let us sit down. They also have a really clean restroom in the back that I was able to use, so I didn't really mind waiting. My acrylic set took a little over an hour, but my lady was easy to talk to - we talked about her daughter who is going to college, and her other daughter's shiba. My friend and I were the last ones in the shop after 6 PM, so they were kind enough to let our corgis come inside and sit with us. That was probably the best part because I love dog friendly places, and just dog lovers in general. Price: probably standard for SF, my acrylic set was $70 which is way more expensive than Fremont/SJ, but it's okay. I've never had acrylics last me this long so I guess it was worth it. They take Venmo, card and cash. I tipped in cash, but I paid via Venmo. If I'm ever in need of nails that are gonna last 4 weeks+, and I'm in the city, I'll be back! Def will need to make sure I get her name next time.... read more

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Incredible nail salon with incredible nail artists. Great job whether it's gel, dip, or regular manis. I usually go for gel nails and with them my gel mani lasts for 3+ weeks without chipping! Better than any other salon I've been to in SF. This is where I tell all my friends to go. Wait is never that bad, though I do almost always go on a weekday - I suggest calling ahead but they do walk ins too. Thank you Gentle Nails! read more

Gentle Nails Salon - Gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great local nail salon in Inner Sunset just around the corner from 9th & Judah Muni stop. This was only my 2nd ever time getting a manicure so I'm no expert. Staff was very friendly and they sat me immediately and offered water or tea. They had lots of color options between regular and gel (I don't know the difference haha). They're full menu of offerings is at the front desk on the printed paper sign. I got regular color and 3 little flowers and cost me $28 before tip. Seems like you can also call ahead and make an appointment. My only "complaint" is I wish they explained the menu options to me or asked if this was my first time, etc. Overall great spot, friendly staff and convenient location, I'll be back for sure! read more

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Been here 3 times now. I never get cuts like my last place. No one is in a hurry and I don't mind relaxing as I her both my nails and feet done. Had to do gel extensions on a few broken nails. Highly recommend read more

I went to gentle nails this morning for an acrylic fill and a regular polish pedicure. I made an appointment and arrived a few minutes early and was in a chair immediately! Super clean salon, following COVID safety protocols well. The women who work here are lovely and great at their jobs. I have pretty difficult toes with a lot of hard skin around the nails, it's embarrassing and painful, but they always do a great job cleaning them up. I did a style today on my nails, too, and they turned out great! Cash tip preferred, but they do accept venmo for tips now too. read more

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Walked in on a Monday for a pedicure and was told i would have to wait for about 10 mins, which was fine although in the future I know to make an appt. Very friendly staff and clean establishment. Offered hot tea or water while I waited. Lots of colors to choose from. I thought the manicurist who worked on me was gentle and took care to do a good job. Regular pedicure was $30 and included not only the nail and cuticle care, but was surprised to also receive an exfoliating rub, hot stone massage and lotion. The short massage I received with the pedicure was very relaxing. Next time will consider paying extra for a longer massage. Overall, very relaxing and good service. Will definitely return. read more

My go to salon! The staff is great and Linh does an amazing job with any design I ask her for! Best place for waxing and nails!!! read more

Gentle Nails Salon - Dip powder - Nail Salons Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for extensions and dip. The whole process was smooth and the people that work here are all very nice. I am usually a bit nervous/picky about nail places because I am a nail biter with small nails and sometimes places don't know how to treat it or they're too rough. Particularly with pushing cuticles or trimming, I often get accidental injuries. But this place was very professional and I was never uncomfortable throughout the entire process. I also really appreciate that they check in with you often to see if you are okay and if you like the length, shape, design, color, etc. they are super accommodating and want you to be satisfied with the end result. I never felt pressured or bad to go with what they wanted. Definitely recommend this place! Call ahead to make sure they have availability and tips are cash only! read more

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Came here for the first time last week before my vacation. Got a gel mani and pedi. The lady was very kind and did a fantastic job. The space was a good size in the era of covid so I felt safe and good. Will come back next time. Thanks Gentle Nails! read more

I was finally able to go back to 'Gentle Nail Salon' and my hands and feet are thrilled! They are so kind and so safe taking extra precautions for Covid, that there was not a single moment of doubt or concerns about me being there. They have separations, everything gets scrubbed thoroughly and obviously masks and gloves are always on. I Highly recommend visiting them if you're in need of a mani pedi in the inner sunset. read more

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Great service. Nice ladies. Decent price. Love all the nail styles. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. read more

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