My favorite spot for a top-notch manicure + pedicure and some self-care--don't miss this place! You won't regret it! read more

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I'm super picky when it comes to my nails, so I don't usually leave reviews, but I had such a good experience here. My nail tech, Tsegi was incredibly detailed and took her time to make sure everything looked perfect. The shape, cleaning work, and the little details, everything came out so clean and exactly how I wanted. You can really tell she cares about her work and not just rushing through. The store itself is very clean and the pink is so cute and adds to the experience. Definitely one of the best nail experiences I've had and I'll 100% be booking with tsegi from now on! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

They're the best in colors and service! the ladies are so professional and the salon is very clean! My daughter loves to come with me and get the stickers on her toes read more

Amazing service. My nails look the best they've ever looked 10/10! They were kind, professional, efficient and I'm super pleased with the result!! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Amazing nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

Pearl always does an amazing job on my nails! She recommended getting builder gel, and ever since, I've really like builder gel more than acrylic nails! I can't have long nails for my job, so I keep it short. Staff is really nice, they always offer us something to drink! The place is very pretty pink inside! I always like watching the cooking show they put on in the store! The wait is never too long! I love going to this nail salon and highly recommend this place! read more

I went in on Sunday night at 5:30pm to get a mani and pedi. I originally wanted dip for my mani but after seeing the cat eye polish I decided to get that. The lady kept repeating that she is going to put dip first then the cat eye polish over it and I thought that was odd but ended up just agreeing. I knew the dip was going to make the price go up and it was probably just an upsell but I agreed anyway. Why would you put gel over dip? I've never experienced that but you love and you learn. Anywho, by Tuesday my nails were chipping. I paid $175 for a mani pedi that lasted less than three days. read more

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An annual update to this review: Helen continues to be one of the best nail techs I've ever had the pleasure to see! Most recently for an upcoming spooky trip to Disneyland, I came to her with a few inspiration photos which she turned into some chic witchy nails. She checks in regularly throughout my appointment, and I appreciate her coming up with new ways to make the art stand out. I always appreciate her care and going above and beyond to make sure I'm 1000% happy with my manicure. I also love the chill vibes at La Vie always making my self care time relaxing. Thank you Helen!! read more

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La Vie Nail Bar has become my go-to place. Tsegi does my nails. She takes care of me and knows what works and doesn't work for me. I trust her with my nails. First time in my life I trust anyone with my nails! read more

Omg!!! This is now my go to place for a pedi/mani. This place feels like you walk into a spa retreat. I went here twice and both times I had a great experience. The ladies did a great job and they were so nice. read more

Very friendly and good service. I like that they take walk ins too! I would definitely come back!

I went in on 4/4 for a gel builder manicure with ombre design. I originally requested the strawberry wine color to match my gel pedicure but the color wasn't really cooperating so we tried a dark red and that wasn't cooperating either so then I settled on just the classic white. During the process, I thought well she's going to even it out and it'll come out nice. But I think she didn't have experience with this design which is fine but I wish she would've communicated this so that I could make a decision if I wanted to move forward with it. I hate the way they came out and was so embarrassed by the end of it. I've been coming here for a little over a year and had never been disappointed until now. Sorry but I don't think I can come back. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Came here hoping to get a walk-in and they were able to accommodate! So happy especially on a busy week before new years. They were very nice and offered me something to drink. My nail tech was Helen and I can't recommend her enough. She was really thorough with my gel overlay. Honestly I'm not sure what a gel overlay is, but someone recommended that I do that since my nails are on the thinner side. I really love how my nails came out and since it's gel I know it will last a while. My biggest concern is always messing up my nails right after which I don't have to worry. Helen's hand massage was great too! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

Have been coming to La Vie the last year and they always do a great job no matter who is doing the service. I usually come in for my monthly pedicures and I am always left super satisfied with the job that is done. Highly recommend! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Waiting area - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

I am in a wedding and my gel from another salon was peeling after only two days. I was walking around desperately searching for a place that would take a walk in before the wedding rehearsal and they accommodated me. Not only am I super thankful, they did a great job. They have a fantastic color selection too! If I lived here, I'd definitely visit again. read more

I came here recently for gel-x removal and an express manicure. I'm glad they had an express mani option because I usually have to pay regular mani prices with no nail polish color at other places. The place is cute and the ladies were nice. The lady working on my manicure was thorough and made sure my nails looked nice. The only thing was that she was rushing. There was a lady behind me who had an issue with her pedicure and the one working on my nails wanted to help her. I understand that she needed to tend to her but it left the after care process much to be desired. The cuticle care, lotion, massage, etc was all rushed. read more

I had a great appointment with Helen today. She removed my builder gel, which was in bad shape. She totally brought my nails back to life! She was very gentle with removal, used sanitized tools, and did a great job on starting fresh with new builder gel and hand painting the design. The salon is very cute and comfortable. 10/10, I definitely recommend! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Helen's amazing work- builder gel and design - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

The place is soothing to be in, the ladies are super nice and their work is great. I love my nails every single time!

I was trying to book online yesterday (my connection was bad) and all the AM appointments were going fast- like really fast! Weekend Appointments: I ended up calling and was able to book a Sunday 11am mani/pedi gel appointment w any staff: cateyes removal (completed by another salon) and replaced by simple gel. Best to have appointment , the weekend walk ins harder as day goes on. Salon: aesthetically pleasing and clean. It appears they did a little declutter and re-design from what I recall on last review (long couch removed, reception desk returned closer to door, and nail tables rearranged so clients can face tv) . Color selection: lots of good color options and luxe brands (Hermes, Chanel, Dior). Service. One of the girls (Emuji) helped me pick a color and matched the perfect red for me (skin tone, nail length and shape) . Then as I was seated into my comfy chair (no massage chairs here) , another girl (Bulga) offered drink/ snack menu . Then they both started their work on me. Outcome: fabulous nail color match and perfect applications! Vibe: both Emuji & Bulga were very meticulous, gentle, soft spoken, and I was done before noon! But biggest observation of salon: A customers are coming in, the volume in salon was QUIET (door was open so you could hear the hustle and bustle for Sunday farmer market) but it was quiet and calming. Maybe because it was still early on a Sunday AM? Overall: five stars . I like the fact the salon continues to improve regardless of how well the business is going (the owner opened up a soft serve next door (random but cute) and her san Ramon location is larger and appears to be thriving as well). Good for her! Sad note: Emuji who loves to help color match is not going to be at salon by end of week- she returning to Mongolia for schooling . Best of luck and hope she comes back to Burlingame!! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Pedicure by Bulga! - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I wanted to leave an honest review about my recent visit. I paid $170 for a manicure and pedicure. The pedicure was amazing and I was really happy with how it turned out. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed with the gel builder manicure done by Pearl. The polish is not applied smoothly -- there are visible streaks and the finish looks uneven on multiple nails. Also, the polish doesn't go down close to my cuticles, which makes the manicure look rushed and already grown out. For the price I paid, I expected much better quality work, especially with builder gel. It's frustrating to spend that much and not be happy with the result. I truly loved the pedicure, but the manicure did not meet my expectations. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

Calm, very clean, and quiet salon with great nail technicians. Great British Bake Off on the TVs. Free beverages offered.

The salon it's self is beautiful and the service providers are kind. The quality of the service done was horrible. One of my nails is longer then the other the shape is like a mix between oval and coffin. I had to ask for multiple things to get fixed and they ended up looking janky even after me having to point out very obvious things. My toes on the other hand where great! There was another customer in the store that was also getting irratated with her nail tech as well. I simply asked for a fill and a french tip and I had to get the French tip removed because the nail tech wasn't able to do it even. I wouldnt recommend going here unless you are just getting a pedicure. Very frustrating especially because I am traveling tommarow and these nails look ridiculous. I think this salon needs to be realistic with their service providers and their skill set, I shouldn't have to point out that nails are not even and how the shape isn't done properly. It's not fair to the nail tech or to me a paying customer. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

I got gel x French tip with Tsegi ! And I love it . Very thorough and great attention to detail and experience ! Thank you read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would. Overpriced and the worst my nails have ever looked. I got a dip mani (which I've been getting for 10 years elsewhere) and I've never hated the way my nails have come out until now. I ended up filing my nails the moment I got home. I know what the work is supposed to look like and I'm just so disappointed seriously wish I could get my money back. First and last time here. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Lumpy, dull color and thin - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

I came in without an appointment, and they did their best to accommodate me, even with my tight timing and multiple other clients receiving services. The cat eye manicure I received was excellent and lasted several weeks with no issues, up until when I had my nails done again due to the outgrowth. I was amazed by how well every nail held up and how beautiful the manicure was. The technicians who worked on my nails - one for the manicure and another for the cat eye effect - were both very professional, skilled, and friendly. Additionally, they have lots of terrific magnetic gel, as well as regular and gel polish options to choose from. I highly recommend this nail salon and look forward to returning. read more

The place is cute and the staff is polite. I got a regular pedicure and a luxe manicure. I'm happy with the toe nails lacquer application but the experience was bad, the lady that was working with me was so distracted she was talking to other staff every few minutes. Generally I'd have no problem with that but she hurt my ankle bone twice with the buffer, and all that said, I went home with the same amount of callus I had before, pretty nail polish and a bruised talus. My manicure was overall a better experience, my tech my super nice and was doing her best. That all said, the results were very disappointing for the salon's "luxe" level of mani. I walked out with very underwhelming results (I'll post pictures), uneven surface and thinnest layer of nail polish you can imagine, no top. There was no time before each layers of my nail polish so it also took over 5 hours to fully dry. One nail chipped in 2 days. As you can see in the photos, at least one nail has bruised cuticle. read more

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Been coming here somewhat regularly for the past few months, attached are just a few pictures out of the nails I've gotten done. I've gotten gel done majority times and occasionally the nail extentions they offer when I have a broken nail or the length is too short for what I want. They have a good selection of nail polish colors on display as well as some examples of their catseye color selection as well. My mom and I usually come here together but the most recent time I came was without her, and to me it's very touching that they actually noticed that! I also get their pedicures occasionally which can be very relaxing, especially the massages they give. Although I book without specifying a specific nail tech, I tend to have Helen or Pearl help me and they're both so talented doing art by hand! Love coming here to treat myself to this luxury! read more

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We love this nail salon. The technicians are skilled, kind, and lovely. They go above and beyond, offering beverages and treats, and their selections of polishes, gels, catseyes, chromes, and builder gels are second to none. Must mention that the Great British Baking Show plays on repeat and never ends, which is the best part honestly, and the vibe is fun and elegant. That said, they are incredibly welcoming to kids, treating them like valued clients and making them feel just as special as the grownups. La Vie is the best nail salon in the area! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Mommy and kiddo regular-polish manicures - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

Helen did a wonderful job on my gel x "magnet" nails. favorite set ever! definitely will be back read more

La Vie Nail Bar - galaxy nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

I loved my nails. Pearl was great, fast, and gentle. I went in when they opened and they fit me in. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Loved my nails. Pearl did awesome. Super fast and gentle service - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

This place is so cute! They have a lot of polish colors to choose from, good TV to watch, and the seats are comfy. I will definitely come back but want to try a different tech next time. read more

Scheduled a pedicure on their website for 1:30 pm. Waited until 2 pm with no indication of when my appointment would start. Finally, just gave up and left, as I would be late for another appointment if I stayed. I was left with the impression that no one that works there pays any attention to the online booking system. read more

Tiggy worked on my nails after I had grown out my holiday acrylics, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Her attention to detail and ability to truly listen - then deliver exactly what I wanted - were outstanding. She was also incredibly efficient. I left feeling so pretty and excited to show off my new nails to friends and family. On top of that, the space itself is such a vibe and instantly makes you feel beautiful. I highly recommend Tiggy's work! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Dip Nails with square shape and rounded edges - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

I don't ever do reviews but this salon has my heart and deserves a review. I had a great time getting my nails done, Helen was super sweet and took her time doing my nails. The ambiance of the salon was relaxing and I really got to unwind. They took their time cleaning my cuticles and they offered refreshments which was greatly appreciated. 10/10 great experience and will be coming back in the future :) read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

Love coming here for my mani and pedi! This small, cute boutique has a mellow vibe. My nails were done by Nakki -- I highly recommend her if you're looking for a simple gel polish service. She's patient, gentle with both the mani and pedi, and pays great attention to detail. Make sure to book your appointment ahead of time if you're in a hurry to be somewhere else. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Fresh and clean manicure with gel nail polish - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I have been here several times with friends for Gel X (aka fake nails w gel polish). The staff members are always friendly and warm. They take the time to really understand what design I'm going for, and they are VERY attentive to detail when doing nails. I love that there's a drink menu so I can buy some hot or old drinks, too. The owner has really set a wonderful vibe/environment for the space. It has gentle pink walls, a beautiful chandelier, flowers, and is always playing the Great British Bake-off (on mute) with gentle French music playing in the background. It's a very comfortable environment for relaxation and a fantastic service. I will be back, and I will continue to recommend this salon to all my friends. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Gorgeous gel x. Exactly what I requested. - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

Mediocre like mall quality nail service for spa quality prices. The experience was just so-so. They overbook and are too busy inside, I felt the appointment was rushed and nail tech was often interrupted, so, not an enjoyable mani-pedi experience. After I paid, she even made a comment about the tip because she was expecting a big tip. Needless to say, not interested in coming back. Especially because there are so many other options in the area. read more

Very cute salon, clean and great service. I will be coming back! Very convenient location and easy to book appointments.

I booked an appointment for their upgraded service and only received a basic mani pedi despite my request. Additionally she cut my finger during my manicure as well as my toe when trying to get an ingrown toenail out. Otherwise it's a cute spot and they do a great job scrubbing your feet during a pedicure. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

Professional friendly non intrusive. Clean calm environment. Have been getting pedicures for several years and always both the pedicures and massages are excellent. So easy to schedule on line. read more

I have gone to La Vie 5 separate times and four out of those five times I have seen Pearl. Every single set that Pearl has done, has been phenomenal! She copies the inspo pictures to tee and I always walk out completely in love with my nails. In addition all of the women who work at the salon are extremely nice and accommodating! I highly recommend coming here if you are looking for a fun girls day or just want to pamper yourself. Thank you so much Pearl for all the amazing nails!!! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - gel x - done by pearl - Nail Salons Near Me - Burlingame, California

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