La Vie is an absolute treat! A true oasis when I come here and consistent. I've had a few pedicures and manicures with different technicians and they all are amazing. I always feel pampered and refreshed. It is one of the pricier salons but you get what you pay for. Quality, cleanliness, a sanitary and calm environment. I also enjoy the cooking shows they have playing. You're greeted by the lovely receptionist offering you various choice of refreshment and snack. Booking is easy as well as the checkout process. I've never had to wait. Some salons you make an appointment and they over book. Not here! They're ready for you and committed to you! Located at San Ramon City Center parking is right at the garage. On the way out get some Boba Guys, Philz Coffee or some Salt & Straw Ice Cream! Thank you La Vie!! read more

*update* I went to them because all the nails fall out and they gave me an appointment to apply new set, satisfied with the results, made it with Tech called Esa she did what I asked for. The place is so clean, hygienic and staff are nice. I did Gel X $95 and Pedicure $55 , foot filing is 0/5 she did nothing literally, when I went back home I did it again. For the Gel as you can see in the video, that supposed to be Gel X with Appex. The nail tech is not professional and I don't know her name. Doesn't deserve $150 at all. Unfortunately, I won't go there for another trial I added proof of payment and nail update read more

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The salon itself is cute and the staff are very kind, but my overall experience was disappointing because of how rushed the drying process was. They offer complimentary beverages and snacks, which is a nice touch, and the service felt pleasant during the pedicure itself. However, I was only given a few minutes to dry, with a quick spray of nail dry, and then told I was good to go. My nails were definitely not set, and one of my toes smudged just walking to my car. I wish they had allowed more time for drying, because it took away from an otherwise nice experience. read more

I've been here twice now and both times the service was exceptional. I love that they give you a menu while you wait so you can order wine and snacks. They have a ton of color options including new trends like magnetic nail polish designs. The first time I got gel nails, and when I came back to have them removed and go natural, they did it without damaging my nails at all. My nails feel super healthy now and I really appreciated that they had a lot of natural color options since I prefer not to be too flashy. Overall it's a really relaxing experience and a very soothing place to get your nails done. Definitely recommend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Got a pedicure. My first time going to La Vie, and my last! The pedicure was not very thorough...did not do my cuticles, did not clean under my nails. Overall, very disappointing. I went with my daughter, her manipedi was good. She enjoyed it. I will not go back! read more

While on the pricier side for a standard pedicure, the service, and quality of the treatment and polish made the experience worth it for me. The nail technician gave me a great massage and pedicure, and was so friendly and chatty. read more

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Came here with a friend to catch up for a nail spa day. Its by appointment only since this place always have clients coming in. Once you get to the place, you just to check in for your appointment. When you walk into this place, its a cute nail salon and very clean as well. They have many color choices of nail polish color to choose from. I like how they provide you a menu of complimentary drinks either wines, water, sodas/juices, teas, and coffees. The staffs here were very nice. I wasnt able to get the name who did my nails since it was my first time here...they did my nails well and clean. Had no issues. Their prices are more on the pricey side but i will come back the next time i am in the area. read more

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Went in for a walk in appointment and the ladies there were all so nice to me. I got my nails done by Isa and she did a fantastic job! Along the way I appreciated how she always asked me if everything looked okay to me. She did my nails so quick and it matched my inspo pic perfectly. I hope to go back and get my nails done by her again so day! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Gel-X with french ombre toped with iridescent glitter - Nail Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

I love my salon but needed to find a new place for my pedicures as it's just not the same as it used to be. I did a yelp search and saw some outstanding reviews for La Vie. I booked online and had a pedicure with Michelle. She not only fixed the horrible job by other place had done by removing powder I didn't even know they put on there, she also made my nails look amazing and took the time to also give me the best French pedicure I've ever had. Honestly you get what you pay for and I'm fine paying a little extra for this spot going forward!!! read more

I've been here a few times for spa days with friends and family and each time has been a wonderful experience! I love the way they shape your nails and and how they focus on nontoxic ingredients. they also provide you with tea and snacks. You know I love a good green tea, anytime of the day. It's really cute inside and feels like a clean, breathable, enjoyable experience. I would suggest that they change the set up of the way their steps are because they are so narrow and I did see one of the sweet nail Techs fall down and I was really worried that she might've hurt herself! I think they should redesign the pedicure area for the safety of their employees. I also wonder why they always play baking shows when everybody knows us girlies out here don't want to be tempted to eat sweets or carbs lol This is the spot for when you what to meet up with your fave people and have a spa date. Get the ultimate packages whilst you're here! read more

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Follow-up Review: (in response to owners reply) I want to clarify that I did in fact visit La Vie Nail Bar--I've attached proof of purchase from my appointment. I came with a friend who booked for us. What's disappointing is that instead of first researching the situation, the business immediately denied that I was ever here. That type of response makes me want to take off yet another star. My experience stands exactly as I originally described, and I hope this clears up any confusion. read more

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Mi salón favorito en el área. El lugar lo mantienen limpio, la atención es amable, y parte de su personal habla español! Amazing!!! It's a bit pricey, but I'd still recommend it! read more

No attention to detail from the owner. This review is solely for the owner Anu who did my nails and no one else at this nail salon. I came in for a gel removal and a regular manicure. I asked if I could get a french but she said she did not have time (she said you have to book a french online). I said okay so I picked a color that I was debating on orginally anyways a deeper red color. Once it was applied I did accidently smudge my thumb and told them I did instantly as that was my fault, but upon closer inspection of my nails the color was uneven and much lighter in certain areas, two nails had chunks where they did not even have nail polish on them it was my bare nail, and I noticed nail polish did not even go to the very end of the either sides of my nail which was odd to me. I asked her nicely if she was going to do another layer of polish since the color was uneven still and missing in areas. Anna told me she could take them all off and redo it but I did not want to sit there any longer and I thought it was odd since she told me didn't have time earlier to do a french but yet she had time to redo all my nails... She took of the polish and redid 3 nails that had issue but even with the redo it was still uneven color and one nail had a small bump in it. I told her and she told me I have already taken off and redone this nail and that I touched it and caused these issues. She got very defensive when I was nothing but nice in my questions to her. She then went on to proceed to tell me that I was done and too picky so she was taking off all the nail polish and I could leave. I said I liked the color and just wanted it to look nice so I did not understand why she was taking them all off. The receptionist told me she could have another girl do my nails instead (4 were sitting next to me not busy) but Anna the owner said NO she is done and will not be going to another artist. I was very confused and did start tearing up as I did not understand how someone would be okay with paying $40+ for a regular manicure that was streaky and missing polish in some areas. That is not me being picky that is me wanting a good complete manicure like I would anywhere else. I was very shocked to find out she was the owner as this was very poor customer service from her and very unprofessional. This appointment took 1 hour and 20 minutes and I came out of there with bare nails because the owner could not do a regular manicure properly. If she had told me from the start this color was hard to work with and or was streaky I would have picked a different color but that was not the case. She told me she thinks I am only unhappy because I originally wanted a french, but I was really okay with the color I picked in fact. I thought it was super pretty on, it was just the application was not up to the standards of a regular manicure I have gotten anywhere else. UPDATE TO MY REVIEW: I normally do not respond to replies to my reviews, but felt the need given the accusatory nature of yours. I have never, and will never use reviews to seek a free service, nor did I intend to go to your salon expecting a free service. I booked this appointment knowing the cost, I only asked for a french, simply because I did not know I had to book for a french specifically online as it was my first time ever at this salon, and was perfectly satisfied with the normal alternative. The fact that I wasn't satisfied with the quality of your nail work, no less from the owner of the salon, and you misconstrued that as me looking down upon service workers is honestly such an insane leap in mental gymnastics. In no way, shape, or form did I insult you or your staff personally, in fact all of your staff (especially your receptionist) were amazing, it was really only you that I had issue with. To say that your behavior as an owner was unprofessional is beyond an understatement. I could not NOT recommend this salon to people enough, have a nice day. read more

I recently got a regular manicure here and the day after, the skin around my nails started peeling significantly to the point that it was painful. It was likely due to the cuticles being cut aggressively. I reached out to the manager to see if they could do anything to fix the situation and she said no, which is disappointing. On the phone, she was blaming my skin and not their practice. If that's the case, why doesn't this happen when I get manicures at the other place? I'm disappointed in the lack of customer service and trying to find solutions that help fix the situation. If you're charging $40+ for a manicure, the least you can expect is for your nails to look good a few days later, not become a peeling mess. read more

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I do not recommend this nail bar. When I get my nails done, I expect to be able to relax and enjoy the experience. Instead, I left feeling frustrated, uncomfortable, and disappointed. The technician worked very quickly but was rough the entire time, causing pain to my nails and cuticles. My nails were left at different lengths, and the polish application was uneven, bumpy, and messy. The overall quality was far below professional standards. When I politely asked her to check the length, she immediately started taking deep breaths and appeared irritated, which made the situation even more uncomfortable. I have been getting my nails done for over 20 years, and this was by far one of the worst experiences I have had. I recently moved to Danville and was hoping to find a new regular salon, but this will not be the place. Additionally, the smell inside was extremely strong. I walked out with a headache. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this business. read more

Alex was great! He was very detailed and took his time doing my French manicure, and it shows! Had an amazing pedicure by him too. Will definitely be coming back. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

I recently got my nails done at La Vie Nails. I showed them a specific design and asked for an exact match. The staff was very welcoming and assured me they could do it. The nail technician who worked on my nails didn't seem very experienced in intricate designs, so it took several attempts to get it right. The whole process took about 1 hour and 45 minutes. While I wasn't completely satisfied with the final look, I truly appreciate the effort they put into making it as close as possible. Despite the challenges, I really liked the team's dedication and kindness. The sweetest touch? They gave me a lovely rose at checkout! It was such a thoughtful gesture. Will definitely recommend and will come back again. read more

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One visit to La Vie Nail Bar in San Ramon will make it clear that this location is superior to other East Bay nail salons when considering ambiance, value for the services provided, cleanliness, treatment of the staff, and the quality of the work performed--there really isn't another spot in the area even close in comparison. I book with Alex for my pedicures and he's gentle, communicative, and extremely skilled. Do yourself a favor bump up the level of your pedi and opt for the extended massage at least once--treat yourself, you won't be sorry! Long story short: If you want to partner with skilled staff at an adorable, clean, upscale salon, this is your place! Show up on time, treat the staff with kindness, communicate your needs accurately and appropriately, and employ a modicum of common sense during your interactions and you're going to have a consistently great experience. I hope you love visiting La Vie in San Ramon as much as I do! read more

I am so in love with this place! The ambiance is super cute and I love that it's so clean and it doesn't smell power like a lot of nail salon does. Staffs were super friendly and nice. The service was amazing! I had someone worked on my nails and another person on my toes and they did such an outstanding job! I definitely want to book with them again! I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Had mani pedi today! Melanie is amazing and can do any design and my nails always look perfect.Anu did my pedicure and she also does a great job! I love this place! The inside is so cute and everyone is very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend read more

The business owner responded to my review - which she has a right to do - but she went ahead and used my first name in the reply (which I did not disclose). This is very disrespectful, classless, and violates my privacy. I called the shop today to request that she delete it. Additionally, in response to her note: cancellation policies are standard, but one that penalizes you for being 10 min late with a full charge and no service is NOT standard. I routinely tipped 20 to 30 percent. Please treat your technicians better - they look fairly miserable working at your sweat shop. If they were treated better, maybe they wouldn't quit on you. read more

Excellent service, they even provide some refreshments for you such as selection of tea and wine with snack. Quality is top notch, ambience is dreamy, pink and flowery! Always enjoying their beautiful service read more

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First time there. Went with a group of girls and was so excited. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't the best- it wasn't the staff or anything. They were all really nice and professional. And the salon incredibly clean. Just the end result of how my nails turned out was disappointing. Maybe it was because (I'd later find out) the person doing my nails didn't speak English so I don't think understood what I was requesting when I first sat down at her table. She just confirmed the color I chose and said OK, when I told her what I was wanting. I thought, ok I can relax and just enjoy the experience. As she was finishing up, I noticed my nails were short red-glittered stubs, no simple snowflake or other Christmas design like I'd shown her in the picture. Just so disappointing. And my friend at the station nearby (who requested the same), got exactly what we'd both wanted. Not sure I'd go back, especially since it's quite a ways away- I'm sure there are many other places closer to where I live and that I'd get better and a more desirable end result. read more

First time coming to this nail salon, walked past it one day and thought it looked so cute. Me and my girl came here on a Saturday morning and luckily they were able to squeeze us in for a gel pedicure. As you can see from the pictures, it's very aesthetically pleasing. They serve two beverages per guest, so of course me and my girl got a glass of Prosecco :) I spent $65 before tip on a basic gel pedicure and I would say it was worth it for the experience and the ambience and my toes felt/looked great afterwards! read more

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Came here last year. Didn't love the shapes however I was rushing to get out of the salon. Will try again!

I am very pleased with my pedicure with Michelle today. She was very gentle, soft spoken & painted my toes so nicely. Thank you Michelle! read more

Since moving to San Ramon I've tried at least 5 different nail salons and La Vie is by far the best! It's a bit pricey but well worth it for the quality of work, aesthetic atmosphere, and friendly hospitable service. Hands down best around! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Hand drawn floral design on gel X. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

I have been coming here for a couple of years and I am never disappointed!! Great atmosphere, clean, and very professional staff. I absolutely love Eku, she is very kind and makes my toes look amazing!!! Additionally, she gives the best foot & leg rubs!! read more

I really wanted to love this place after visiting twice, but I won't be going back. It's a super cute place being everything is pink. However, both times I went, I got nicked pretty bad during my pedicure. I know error occurs, but going 2 for 2 really isn't a great pattern that I want to risk again. read more

Had some time last minute to get my nails done today, so I treated myself here. I had a great experience. The customer service was awesome from the moment I called the Salon . She was very informative about gel X and fit me in last minute and still got me out on time ! It was beautiful inside and very clean, appreciated the small touches. read more

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Love this nail bar! They don't do acrylic but removed mine. I did gel builder for a few months and now gel. Does not peel. So many colors to choose from. Shaani is my favorite! read more

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I really hate leaving negative Yelp reviews but feel I need to contribute to what otherwise looks like a strong Yelp rating. Two stars for ease of making an appointment online and another for the free Fiji water. I've been to La Vie twice and had poor experiences each time for the same reasons: Inefficient and inexperienced for the price is the TLDR of my review. The nail technicians I had (two separate instances) simultaneously made me feel stressed and rushed throughout the appointment which ran over 2 hrs. The removal of my previous set, gel and chrome will run you $85 here without tip. Selection of polish is also deceivingly limited for a place of this scale: I originally made my appointment for cat eyes (+$20) but all their cat eye polishes were sparkly and overly glittery (no glass types). I asked for a recommendation after showing a picture and they had none, they just said they have what's out. I felt rushed to make a choice so I pivoted to chrome and picked a polish. Execution though the appointment was uncomfortable: While removing my previous set, my tech cut and nicked me during this process. My nails which are extremely thick and strong were aggressively sanded down to the point where one of my nails broke while she was filing. The length of my nails were also significantly botched, despite me only requesting to trim only half were much shorter than anticipated. And there are still bubbles in the application of my gel despite the slow pace in each step involved... Customer service felt forced and stiff: While my tech was respectful towards me, I felt very awkward when she roughly sanded my nail beds down, I would flinch. I am not usually shy at all, but I felt like I could barely speak up during the appointment. When she broke my nail, she said she could glue and powder, otherwise cut and it would be significantly shorter than the others. Right, but my nail probably wouldn't have broke if I wasn't managed so roughly? When I pointed out the issue with the bubble, she said she could sand it down and reapply the top coat and chrome... but at this point (2 hours in) I didn't have another 20 minutes to add to the time I spent in this place. I was just annoyed at this point and ready to go. I totally see the appeal of this place being a cute spot for a mom/daughter day but for if you ask me, it's just not worth the risk. I wanted to give this place another shot, but if you value peace of mind and coming out with a nice set in good time... you're sadly better off spending your time and money elsewhere. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Gel with chrome. Ring finger is thicker than other fingers and pinky finger has a bubble in application. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

I have been coming here consistently for the last 3 months and each experience is just that, an experience. I get the Luxe Pedicure and the Select Gel Extensions and each time my nails, including the design look amazing and my feet are silky smooth and perfectly polished. I am always greeted with a smile and the customer service is top tier. Every appointment is a moment of self care I thoroughly enjoy. If you are looking for a nail bar that offers amazing service, high quality products, and nail techs that can replicate any design, in a chic setting, I highly recommend La Vie Nail Bar. It's worth every penny! read more

I'm surprised that this place has 4+ stars. Sure, for the decor and wine/drink/tea and snack offering, maybe. but if it's nails, then it's quite lousy. I went for a pedicure. They didn't even cut the nails evenly or shape them. the paint wasn't smooth and chipped off from the center within a week, and the dead skin was back in 3 days! i can do a better job myself and my pedicure lasts all summer! the water to soak feet in was less than lukewarm and came up hardly a quarter of an inch up my feet. not worth it, this place. you can get your own wine and madeline. I think people who have given more than 1 star have not experienced a real pedicure and are just charmed by the free wine and snack offering. read more

Nara did my gel x nails and I could not be happier. Nara is gentle, meticulous, with a high attention to detail as it can be seen with the quality of her work. I have no complaints as my nails look amazing! I did not feel rushed and it is incredibly relaxing to be pampered in a clean and calming environment. I look toward to my future appointments! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Medium almond gel x nails; perfectly nude color. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

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I love this place! It's pricey but you get what you pay for. All of the technicians are very detailed and take their time. I got Gel-X yesterday for the first time for my bachelorette and I love them! Heidi did a great job! I usually just get a basic pedicure and that always turns out great too. The place is super cute, clean and the staff is always helpful. Not to mention they offer complimentary drinks (including wine!). Will definitely be back for my wedding day nails :) read more

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I don't do this often. Pedicure, man, nope. But my dogs became alligators, and I've been needing to go for months. I had no clue where to go, after all, there seems to be nail salons on every block. So, I used my handy-dandy Yelp app, to help research and select. Easy-peasy website to book an appt. I didn't select anyone in particular, but you could. It assigned me Gana. Well, I stepped into the "pretty in pink" everything and everywhere, checked in, and sat down on the pink sofa. A little menu of this and that was offered to me, and I chose espresso, of course, my beverage of choice. Gana called me over, and was so wonderfully nice and sweet. The pedi standard is $50, pricey, but OMG -- it included everything (but I declined a polish), and it was the best I've ever done. I recommend! read more

Walked in a whole hour before closing and they refused me service . Two workers chatting on a couch laughing and talking not doing nails and may have easily been able to just remove my previous dip nails-including the man at the desk who refused my service . Then they asked if I can walk around the mall for five minutes and maybe they can call me? I'm confused. Would not recommend . Not friendly or service oriented from my opinion. Good it didn't work out -look at other reviews and how people have poor service and damage to their nails here ! Avoid ! Addendum: Thank you for response of my review. My review is not harsh but quite fair and unbiased and based on my experience at your salon. I asked if he could kindly just soak off my polish (no nail trim)-he said no. To file nail down and soak take 15 minutes. Even most places don't soak-they drill down. He said you do not offer a service to take off dip polish. I would not recommend this place of business and that is my fair and honest opinion. Your critique of my experience perfectly shows exactly my concern. I did love your outside decoration but I would recommend you work harder to accommodate your customers . read more

Level of detail is lacking. The appointment was easy to make and their ambiance is great. They are on the pricy side but I am sure their lease is expensive. I'm fine paying a higher price IF the outcome is justified. I can appreciate the hand painted French manicure since other places just slap on plastic white tips. But I needed an extension on one nail that had broken. There is a huge bubble as can be seen in the photo. Unfortunately I didn't see it until after I had left the salon. read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Huge bubble in the gel nail extension. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California

This week I visited for the first time this salon. I had a great experience overall. I did have to wait a few weeks since all September was booked when I tried to initially book. I love my set! The technician took her time detailing them. I was relax during my meeting and fall a sleep for some short periods of time I visited from San Jose and can't wait to be back! read more

La Vie Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - San Ramon, California