Kim’s Nail Bar

Women-owned & operated

I've been coming here for about a year now, and I've had my nails done by almost everyone on the…read moreteam. Every experience has been wonderful! It's always quick and easy to book an appointment, whether by phone or through their website. Sometimes I get extensions, but most of the time I come in for gel polish. No matter what service I choose, they always take their time with my manicure and regularly check in to make sure I'm happy with how everything looks. I also really appreciate how clean and well-maintained the salon is every time I visit--it always feels welcoming and comfortable. Another thing I love is how talented the nail artists are. Whenever I bring in an inspiration photo, they do an amazing job matching the design and bringing it to life. Their attention to detail and dedication to making sure you leave happy really stands out. If you're looking for a new nail salon, I highly recommend giving this place a try. It has become my go-to salon, and even if I move to another city someday, I know I'll keep coming back!

I recently moved to Foster City and was looking for a good nail salon in the area. This place had…read morehigh ratings, so I decided to try it for a Gel-X removal ($30). Martin assisted me. He was polite, quiet, and gentle with my nails, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the removal technique was not a great experience. My fingers were placed in a tub of acetone and I was told it would be about 5 minutes, but it ended up being about 10. My fingertips became very dry and pruney. In my past experiences, other nail techs typically use acetone-soaked cotton applied directly to my nail and wrapped with foil, which better protects the skin. After the removal, I was asked to wash my hands and was told the service was done. However, I noticed gel residue left on my skin and some still on my nails. When I mentioned it, I was told "no worries, it'll come off in the shower". Well it felt uncomfortable for me! The remaining gel was only wiped after I requested it, and there is still visible residue. For the hour that he spent removing it off, it definitely was not worth the price at all. I've had many Gel-X removals before and they were usually much cleaner and more efficient and cheaper priced ($15) and took only 30 mins. Giving 2 stars because Martin was kind, but I wasn't satisfied with the overall result.

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I take my elderly mom to get her nails done occasionally and we have always gone to La Bella spa in…read moreFoster City. Well, I tried to go there last week and they had apparently closed or moved. So I looked them up on Yelp and it turns out they moved right near my mom's house and I was so happy about that. We walked in no appointment needed. Got her a manicure and pedicure and they treated her wonderfully. I love Vivian and the whole team.

I came in for a spa pedicure and added a callous remover ($45+$15). I tipped $4 at the end of my…read moreservice. The staff are professional. Greeted with smiles and appreciative of their easiness to be seated. The rating reflects on the finished pedicure. The woman who completed my pedicure shared that she had to do the callous remover twice. IMO, if I'm investing a premium amount to add on a callous remover, I would hope the service would be fully complete. And because it wasn't as thorough as the first time, I appreciated her efforts a second time (she did it without me having to ask her to do it again). Another odd factor, was the shape of the pedicured toes. Some are half square rounded and others are half rounded on random toes. Finally, I had to request to take out the nail polish that was left behind on my skin so it was clean. Overall, I think the quality is not what I was expecting for $60 but I haven't tried other services. So I'm hoping my case was a one off. The salon also has hair cutting services and facial services.

Looks like a 5 year old did my nails !

Acrylic by Cindy

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Acrylic full set by Cindy

Bliss & Blade Salon

Deciding last minute to get a pedicure on a weekday, I messaged Bliss & Blade Salon on Yelp and…read morereceived a response within 30 mins. I was happy that they were able to accommodate me for a pedicure later that afternoon. Things I loved about them: 1) Quick response and scheduling 2) Transparent pricing on their site - be aware there is a card fee if you use your credit card 3) Friendly welcome 4) On-time service: I arrived on the dot for my service and was promptly directed to the nails area for my pedicure 5) Helen did a wonderful job with the pedicure, she even helped me pick out the color! The salon is located in a plaza with plenty of complimentary parking. Located along the waterways of Foster City with plenty of natural light, the vibe is relaxing and pleasant. I'll be back!

Just left the salon with a disappointing experience…read more I originally scheduled my appointment to be on a Saturday at 215PM with a specific stylist and on Thursday, Bliss & Blade called me to inform that he was busy at that time and I asked if anyone else was available at the time to accommodate. They said yes no problem, and even sent a confirmation email to me on Friday with who I'd be seeing. Great, no problem. I arrive minutes before 215PM and they informed me that it'll be just a few minutes until I get seated. This is a 3 day weekend on a Saturday so I knew it was going to be already busy. Again, no problem. 15 minutes passes by, still waiting as my stylist is busy with another client, no problem. 30 minutes passes, still waiting. During this time, I do get asked was "please show us a picture of what highlights you'd like to get". Keep in mind that this is the only acknowledgement I get during while waiting, nothing like "thank you for waiting, appreciate your patience". As 45 minutes passes by, I can see that my stylist is still working on his client and probably won't be done for god knows how long at this point. so I thought it is not worth it and just asked the front desk to reschedule my appointment. It is only then I get an apology. Needless to say, this was a very disappointing experience, given the amount of great service I have received here numerous times previously and just cancelled when I got hime. I'm not so sure if I want to return.

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Salon Q

I made an appointment with Okkie for a mani/pedi. She was ready for me when I arrived. She did a…read morevery careful and meticulous job on my hands and nails. The gel mani and regualr pedi lasted well over 3 weeks with no chipping! Okkie was very gentle. I've been to other nail salons on Foster City and have had very negative experiences. Highly recommend Okkie for this service. Price was very reasonable too.

Both Susie and Okie give great haircuts and Okie does wonder job…read morewith Pedi's. Robert

12.05.14 - Shellac manicure by Hoa

Perfectly done nude nails

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06/11/15 - Fresh Koala Beary pedicure by Hoa

Crystal Nails by Mary

Absolutely love her! She's professional, flexible with scheduling, super kind, and extremely…read moredetail-oriented. My nails always look amazing, and I never feel rushed. Consistently great work--highly recommend.

Mary is a wonderful person and a hard worker. She does an amazing job with your nails and is honest…read moreif she doesn't know how to do a certain design. I really like her, however, there is a need for better sanitation. I've personally witnessed her not changing out her gloves between customers. Because she stays so busy, it's one person after another, I can't tell to what extent everything is cleaned between clients. I know in part this is happening because she wants to see more clients. I hope for her wellbeing and the safety of all customers, she can space out her appointments better so she can have a break and clean thoroughly.

Here's the clean floor that owner claims she mops every evening.

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Soleil Luna Nail Spa

Service, quality, and vibe! I had a mani pedi with Kathy. She was professional and did a great job…read more I will come back.

Needed an early Sunday morning nail spot as a meeting point for my friends. We come from Oakland,…read moreSan Jose, and Castro Valley. We all agreed to meet in San Mateo. This was a get together to get our nails done for some TLC and to strategically get our friend to get her nails done before her engagement !!! The quality of the nails in photos looked great and the inside looked comfy and fitting enough for us to catch up and yap. Kudos to the team bc originally my friend was not gonna get her nails done and only wanted a pedi !!! We finally convince her but then she didn't want gel !! I spoke with my nail tech in secret and had them convince her to get gel. It was a success and without them it would've been mission fail. Our nails looked super cute, great quality, price, & service. Would recommend again. And now our friend is a fianceee with a beautiful rock and with stunning photos !!

Gel- X with sparkles and 3D chrome

Beautiful service

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7 Sisters Nail Spa

Walk-ins welcome

amy #2 did an acrylic fill and beautiful cat-eye set for me!! she is super skilled and efficient…read moreand gave me lots of ideas for the next time i come in :)

Thank you so much Celine! Absolutely appreciated her…read moreattention to detail. She was very gentle and I would love to continue to go to her. Spa itself was clean, relaxing, and the hot tea and cookie was a nice touch.

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My Fair Lady

I've been coming here for 12 years, and I truly can't imagine going anywhere else for eyebrow and…read morelip threading. The consistency, attention to detail, and quality of work are unmatched. Every visit, I leave feeling confident and well taken care of. Shilpi, the owner, is excellent--knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly reliable. She really takes the time to make sure everything is done just right, and it shows in the results. It's rare to find someone who maintains such high standards for so many years. Highly recommend to anyone looking for expert threading and a place they can trust long-term.

I am so thankful for the amazing customer service here at Beauty Shilp with Sammie!…read more I am a forever customer! I love the service requested of helping with my eyebrows. I love the great care and advice they gave me last time that I had to come back and it was just as great! We even celebrated the health of my brows growing back in bald spots that they helped repaired! Thank you thank you again Sammie and Shilp love the vibe!!

Don't miss location it's behind the ihop turn right after the chevron in apartment complex with shopping center on first level!

Don't miss it!!! This place is too good to miss out on! Great customer service very satisfied with results

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Bi Yarch

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Available by appointment

Women-owned & operated

Wi is so sweet & amazing! Her place is clean and spacious. She is very gentle and meticulous with…read moreher work. My nails always get noticed and the frequent comment is "your nails are so pretty! They are so clean!" She does an amazing job with the Russian manicure and gel overlay. Check her out! You won't regret it

I had a wonderful experience getting a Russian manicure and pedicure. The attention to detail was…read moreamazing, and my nails and feet have never looked or felt better. Wi is incredibly nice and accommodating throughout the whole process is so warm, gentle, and professional. She really made me feel comfortable and took her time to ensure everything was perfect. Highly recommend if you're looking for top quality care and a relaxing experience! So glad Wi is local. She's my go-to girl.

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Noa Beauty Studio

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Amazing nails and facial beauty needs service! I've been a client of Noa's for 10 years now. I've…read moretried other salons, and nothing compares. My nails look amazing! I also get my facial beauty needs with Noa as well. Expert in the beauty field!

Noa is absolutely incredible! I've been seeing her for nails and eyebrow waxing in San Mateo for a…read morewhile now (2 almost 3 years), and I can honestly say she's the best. Her nail work lasts longer than anyone else's - I usually go every 3 weeks (sometimes 4!), and my nails still look perfect (I only change them because I get bored with the color!). I've done acrylics, gel, dip, and I don't even know what else with her, and she always knows what's best for the health of my nails. Thanks to her, my natural nails are healthier than they've ever been. She's also amazing at nail art and design - super detailed, perfect shaping, and she always has fun new ideas to try. On top of that, her eyebrow waxing is so clean and natural. Noa recently opened her own business and is renting a spot at Sarah's nail Salon in downtown San Mateo. She's professional, talented, and incredibly sweet - I genuinely love my time with her. If you're looking for gel nails, dip powder nails, acrylics, pedicures, or eyebrow waxing in San Mateo, you won't find anyone better than Noa. Highly recommend booking with her!

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Delane's Natural Nail Care

I had the best nail experience of my life at Delane's Natural Nail Salon, all thanks to Brandi…read more From the second I walked in it was different. Nobody rushed me with "hello what do you want" or shoved a color wall in my face before I even sat down. I actually felt like a person, not just another number to get in and out. It wasn't until I was sitting there that I realized how used to bad treatment I'd gotten. Other salons trained me without me even noticing, packed into a tiny space, treated like I'm on a conveyor belt, rushed out before my nails even had time to properly dry. I had honestly forgotten my time and my experience mattered. Delane's brought that back for me. The professionalism was on another level too. No games with the price going up if you don't tip in cash, which is honestly tacky and rude and tells you exactly how little they think of their customers. Nobody crowding me in next to three other people either. It was calm, it was peaceful, it actually felt relaxing instead of stressful. And the cleanliness. Towels were fresh, equipment looked properly cleaned, none of that murky blue water sitting in a dirty container that's clearly been there for who knows how long. Even the bathroom was clean, and that alone tells you a lot about how a place is really run. Once you go to Delane's and get treated with that kind of value and respect, you won't want to go back to anywhere else. And honestly, you shouldn't have to. Ask for Brandi.

Service is amazing! Environment is relaxing and service is professional. Now that I've moved to…read moreSan Leandro, I look forward to more frequent visits.

Fungus and thick toe nails

Nail lifting

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Nails by Lavinia

Lavinia is just a wonderful she is the most patient nail technician I've worked with and is a joy…read moreto do business with. She works on appointments and is always on time, I just love having our one on one time with great conversation. I highly recommend Lavinia!

Excellent service, ambiance and pedicure! I booked an appointment with Lavinia for my mother's…read morefuneral. Lavinia is so accommodating and lovely...easy to talk to and makes you feel like a VIP guest. She takes her time and has a nice selection of nail colors. I will definitely book again when I'm in town. Be sure to book your next nail appointment with Lavinia! 10 stars hands (and feet) down!!

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DripDropNailz

(10 reviews)

21.0 mi

I always get compliments on my nails! Mani is the sweetest and is a talented nail tech. I love the…read morepersonal studio experience. I never feel rushed and her studio is quiet with a sense of peace. I get gel polish on my natural nails, and after 6 weeks I was still getting compliments. The studio is conveniently located on Bay Street with ample parking and lots of shopping and places to eat to have a full day of pampering and self care.

I wish I would have found Mani sooner than I did because I have nothing but great things to say…read moreabout her. She is very professional and the girl is goodt (yes with the T for emphasis!). I can show her ANY design and she always makes it even better than I had imagined. She's thorough and very knowledgeable about nail care to ensure my real nails still thrive under the acrylics and her pedicures are super relaxing. She's also in a private suite so you don't have to worry about other people being in an appointment with you which was an added bonus for me.

Acrylic overlay x Detail nail art

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Glamour Nail Salon

Women-owned & operated

The first time I tried this place was on 06.23.26 with Tracy. I loved that I was able to schedule…read morean appointment through their website and it was a very easy process. I opted for a combination gel manicure and gel pedicure, which was amazing! The best part is almost always the warm foot bath, massage, hot stone massage and hot towels! When it came to the manicure, it's actually a dry manicure, which I've never had before, nor have I ever heard of them! Let me tell you, there is such a thing as a dry manicure and I prefer this way better than a wet manicure. I have eczema, so I am very selective of nail salons and this was great! The different drill bits that Tracy used are to exfoliate the cuticles and around your nail bed, so minimal cutting/trimming is done. I made another appointment through their website for 07.13.26, again with Tracy, to have my gel manicure and gel pedicure removed and this time chose the combination classic manicure and classic pedicure. Basic treatments as before except for regular polish, not gel. Loved every minute of it! I would highly recommend this place! Convenient location. It's near a parking garage or there is street parking. The service and quality is great! The people are nice. It is a bit pricey, but worth it. Thank you Tracy for a great experience!

I have not found a regular nail place since moving from the East Bay but based on reviews and some…read morephotos of nail art I decided to give Glamour Nail Salon a try. It was easy to schedule an appointment through their website. I am so happy I did and can't wait for my next manicure! I decided to go back to my natural nails so I got an acrylic removal and a gel manicure. I can't state enough how impressed I was with their attention to detail during the entire experience. They did not rush through the process and took their time to paint on the nail design I requested. I sometimes don't have a ton to chat about but everyone was nice and let me sit quietly listening to the music and watching people queue on the boba line outside. Needless to say, I highly recommend.

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Cecilia M.

3 months ago

I know Kim for about 13 years now and she never disappoints, I love coming to her wherever she goes because her job is clean and my hands feel beautiful! Her dedication has always been 100% care. The cleaning of my cuticles and the massage at the end makes it the best part! She knows the best shape on your nails and will do what you're looking for in nail art! All her products are clean and has a wide selection in colors to offer from regular mani and pedi to gel manicure, cat eye, chrome etc... read more

Alicia F.

3 months ago

Absolutely loved my experience at Kim's Nail Bar. She was so warm, welcoming, and detail-oriented. You can tell she really cares about her work and making sure her clients leave happy. My nails came out beautiful, and the whole experience felt calm, personal, and relaxing. Highly recommend supporting this lovely small business. I'll definitely be back! read more

Nikta B.

3 months ago

I have been coming to Kim for 12 years and she just opened her new salon! I drive from SF to come see her. She always does a fantastic job and I get so many compliments on my nails and eyebrows. Can't recommend her enough! Just got Lavender Cateye with Gel X on my hands and Lavender Gel on my toes 10/10 read more

Kalea S.

25 days ago

Kim is the best nail technician!! I have been going to her for over ten years- ever since she owned burlingame nail care. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my nails. If you're looking for a clean manicure- pedicure come to Kim!!! read more

Divya N.

20 days ago

Kim made my nails look so amazing, the service was a 10/10, and she is genuinely the sweetest!! Definitely will be coming back

Damiana S.

25 days ago

Kim is amazing! She's so sweet and always makes my nails look beautiful. I definitely recommend her!

Kim’s Nail Bar - nailtechnicians - Updated July 2026

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