I've been to this salon a few times already. I'd say they are pretty good at their job. I really loved and enjoyed my experience today, because the nail tech (Malena) made sure I liked my nails. She would check in on me from time to time if I like the way it looks before she proceeded -- and this is what a great service should be. I just hope all nail techs would be like that, especially also for pedicures. I was too busy with my phone that I forgot to check on my pedi color and it was already too late when I realized I didn't like the color. read more

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I cannot recommend Lavender Nails in Walnut Creek enough! Vy gave me one of the best pedicures I've ever had. She was incredibly detail-oriented, gentle, and took her time to make sure everything was perfect. The massage was so relaxing, and my feet have never looked or felt better. I was so impressed after my first visit that I came back a second time just to see her again! The salon is clean, welcoming, and everyone is so friendly. If you're looking for amazing service and a pedicure that truly feels like a treat, book with Vy! You won't be disappointed. read more

I really wanted to love this place because my nail techs were very friendly and attentive and the place is cute, but the quality of the work was lacking. For starters, I absolutely hate having my nails and pedicure done at the same time. I understand that sometimes that has to happen when they're busy, but other than me there were 3 customers at the salon. It isn't relaxing, and it feels like they're just trying to get you out of the door as soon as possible. The lady who did my nails clearly had trouble sitting in a comfortable position next to the pedicure chair. She did not use the file on the inside of the nail extension before glueing them on and I'm sure that's the reason many of them started lifting off my nails after 2 days. They didn't properly grip onto my natural nails. There are several other nails that have a visible gap between my natural nail and the extension. A great breeding ground for trapping moisture and bacteria! The paint job was also pretty sloppy with polish all over my cuticles and she did not attempt use a small brush to correct it. The thumbs aren't even the same length or shape. I was pretty disappointed once I realized that. The pedicure felt great and looked wonderful at first, but the polish on my left pinky toe chipped 3 hours after I got home so now I got a brand new pedicure on only 9 toes. I'm pretty mad I spent $200 of my hard earned money on this just to spend more money to go elsewhere and have them redo it. read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Ring finger nail lifting after 2 days. - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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The only good thing about my experience was they are next to a parking lot. I went in for a pedicure and a gel manicure. They kept offering more pricy add ons which I'm ok with but not 3-4 times and the way the tech asked was misleading as if it's included. "I'm going to use this on your feet because they're so dry"- without advising a charge and I get pedicures twice a month and I know my feet aren't dry. She cut my toenails too short and didn't even ask if she can cut them. The worse part is I felt like she rushed through my pedicure and I went straight home and took a tool and checked under my toenail bed and she didn't even clean it. So here I am at home cleaning after a brand new pedicure. What a waste of money and poor service. I tipped as usual and not even a "thank you" from either technician. read more

I've been coming to this salon for quite a while and have always had great experiences. I've never left a negative review for any business before, but this visit was extremely disappointing. The polish was uneven, with some spots not fully covered, and the surface of my nails felt rough instead of smooth. What bothered me most was the nail technician's lack of professionalism. Throughout the service, I noticed him repeatedly glancing at his phone on the cart next to him. When it came time to apply the polish, he actually picked up his phone, opened YouTube, and scrolled through videos for nearly a minute while I sat there waiting. After finishing the polish, he simply got up and walked away without saying anything--no indication that the service was finished or how long I should wait for my nails to dry. If I hadn't had pedicures before, I honestly wouldn't have known what I was supposed to do next. The whole experience made me feel like he was in a rush to finish and leave rather than paying attention to the quality of his work or the customer experience. It's especially disappointing because I've always had good experiences here in the past. I hope the salon takes this feedback seriously. read more

Always a pleasure to have a mani/pedi at Lavender Dreams. Been going there for a few years now and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. read more

I'm really disappointed with the quality of this manicure. Before I even left the salon, there were visible spots along the edges of multiple nails where the gel/polish was missing or not fully covering the nail. The application looked unfinished and uneven around the sides and cuticles. Once I got home, my nails immediately started snagging on things because the edges weren't filed and sealed properly. For a fresh set, the nails should feel smooth and finished -- not rough enough to catch on clothing and hair the same day. I expected much better attention to detail and overall quality for a professional manicure. read more

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My nails last a month! Services were fast, high quality, nice staff! Worth the prices! + They helped me with my crying baby! Held him so I could finish my nails! The little things go a long way. read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This is my first time at this salon. "V" was my technician. She was friendly, engaging and fun to talk to. She took the time to listen to how I wanted my nails. They came out exactly how I wanted them. I will definitely go back again. I highly recommend them. read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Wow! Love love my nails! They did my sisters nails and my daughters nails. At 6:10pm and closed at 7pm! The decor was so pretty and the workers were sweet! Definitely costed a lot of money but was worth it! If you care about your nails, you won't care about the price and it will totally be worth it at the end of the day. I will definitely be back. This will be my new Nail Shop! So happy. Michael is my new nail guy! read more

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I truly dreaded making this review. I went here hoping to get builder gel w/ a neat and even elongated French tip... that didn't happen. The French tip was very sloppy and uneven initially. I dreaded alerting the nail tech because I'd didn't want to cause drama... however I ended up going back to let them fix it. The owner attempted to fix it (earned then 2 stars), but it actually turned out worse so I just had her remove the french tip and leave my nails pink clear. I left with a cut on my finger which is throbbing. The polish was placed a mile away from my cuticles and my nails already look 2 weeks old. This is unacceptable. read more

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I was hesitant to come here because my friend told me not to because they drilled too deep into her nail it literally bled and took more than a month to heal. She was traumatized and literally swore off manicures I haven't seen her gotten one again since. Regardless I thought to give it a chance thinking maybe it was an accident... I really really really wish I hadn't. I came on a Monday towards the end of the day. They were pretty slow compared to other salons so I was seen right away. Everything seemed fine at first until she took a look at my month old acrylic set and tried to push it off hard with her fingers which I found odd. It hurt so much I literally jolted on my seat. She immediately apologized and I moved past it but that should have been a warning sign. She then used a drill to remove the old set. She did a sloppy prep job and was very rough and painful. Every time I reacted she would apologize but then continue being rough anyway. She was rough in every step I wanted to cry, but held back. She nicked me several times too around the sides of the nails and the cuticle area that it bled. It's been several hours after the service and my nails still feel sensitive and sore. Either she drilled too deep that it thinned out my natural nail or the speed was too fast it burned my nail beds, I'm not sure, but I am in pain. I also want to point out that they were very impatient when I was trying to decide what color I wanted. I honestly don't think I took too long. It's easy to have a nail inspo on my phone but sometimes seeing their similar samples against my skin helps a lot, it's a $70 service that will last 3 weeks, i wanted to make sure i loved the color.. my nail tech complained and was giving me a lot of attitude and even started complaining to the other staff, they all looked at me and I felt so pressured and embarrassed.. She even made me feel bad at the end of the service saying every other customer left and I'm the last one even though we finished just in time when they closed at 7... She didn't bother to close me out, another person helped me. I showed her the nicks and cuts that the nail tech did and she dead-ass gave me an "idgaf" face and asked me to pay.. I still tipped $15 in cash regardless of everything...still 20%.. I didn't want to.. I left feeling so disappointed and in pain.. I have never before experienced such bad service from nail salons even from other countries.. I have never been nicked before or over-filed.... my nails look nice, but it's definitely not worth the experience.. not worth the pain I'm still feeling right now. I am absolutely never coming back here. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I should have listened to my friend. I am working on speaking up for myself so I am writing this review, I am not surprised to see a lot of bad reviews here as well from other clients.. There are 10+ other nail salons in downtown Walnut Creek alone and though I haven't been to them all, a lot of them are definitely significantly more professional, clean, respectful, careful and considerate. read more

Enjoyed by time at Lavender Dreams Nail and Spa. Mailina and Jimmy were great. Very relaxing too!

My daughters had their nails done at lavender yesterday. They asked the price and the tec told them $70. Neither technician told either of the girls that there would be a $15 up charge for a design on their nails. Interestingly, one girl was charged $85 and the other one was charged 90 for the very same design. That's some pretty shady business taking advantage of young girls who may not know how to navigate services or dishonest employees. read more

Professional, great job. Consistent outcome no matter who I see. Happy that I can rely on this place as my go to

I'm always greeted & feel very welcome! All the workers know who I am & greet me! I have never had a bad experience & that keeps getting better & better every time I get my mani & pedis! I went for some mermaid vibes this time around. Chrome ombré mani & turquoise pedi! I'll be back in a month, for my birthday month mani & pedi! read more

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I always book with Lyna because she truly cares about her work. She pays attention to every detail, makes great recommendations, and my nails last so long. The vibe is calm and the service feels really personal. So grateful to have found her! read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Royal Red - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

They always do a great job! It doesn't matter who I get they all have done great work!

I swore I'd never come back here, but I was in nail-crisis mode for a wedding and thought I'd give it another chance over a year later. I figured maybe things changed. Now, my expectations for this place were low to begin with, so to lower the review is a big step down. Regardless, I was still surprised by how bad this was. First, the shake down for adding a pedicure or getting gel. No matter how many times I tell them I don't want gel--"You should get gel, you should get gel, you should get gel"--yeah, so you can get more money out of me! I moved past this bc it's typical, but then my actual manicure was terrible! I get my nails done TWICE a year max. I usually just do it at home but for a wedding or other special occasions, I like to make sure it looks extra nice for photos, well, guess what? I could have done a better job! My nails were literally cut jagged, and had legitimate sharp edges from the terrible clipper job he did. He barely filed them too. I had to go home, retrim them, refile them, and repaint them. Then the manicurist was so rough with the cuticle trimmer that he dug into my skin, like literally took the prongs and just went straight into my very-alive-not-dead-skin nail bed with it and didn't stop until I yanked my hand back. Then I bled for five minutes. Had to go home and rinse everything with antiseptic and wear a bandage for two days. Making matters worse, my tech was clearly dealing with some virus/cold, and had snot dripping out of his nose while he was doing my manicure and was coughing, sneezing, sniffing the entire time. Can't make this up! I get that people get sick (hello, I'm human), but please, please, please do not be in close contact with clients when you have active mucus dripping out of your schnozz. While I obviously don't want to get sick, it's just a gross environment to be in--getting your nails done, being in close contact with someone who has snot dripping out of their nose. My sister was next to me, and she was horrified and kept looking at me like, "Is this really happening?!" Yes. Finally, I decided because of the fact that I was going to be redoing my entire manicure at home and likely would be battling some flu-bug from hades, I was going to leave it at 25 dollars (the flat rate for the service) and the lady at the desk goes "Just 25?" as if she couldn't believe I wasn't tipping. This place is ABSURD! My mistake for going back and wanting to give it another try--I got my just desserts by paying 25 dollars, which would have been better put to use by lighting it on fire in the parking lot. Do NOT come here. read more

i recently have had 2 pretty poor experiences here in the past 10 days :( and will no longer be going here. but if you do find yourself here: ask for KAYLA. 1) the nail maven i usually go to went on vacation (Kayla) and they had another man do my nails (acrylic fill, flat color-- nothing crazy because Kayla does design and everything best). my nails 6 days later began lifting and 3 have chipped/broken since done by him so not a long lasting experience. i decided i will go somewhere else due to poor quality and no ETA on when Kayla would be back. 2) 8 days later from the fill appointment, my family in town actually booked here for a pedicure date with our daughters (holiday fun). i was going with a group of us so went along to get a pedicure with my daughter too. And unfortunately I received a very rude, gel pedicure from a woman there. she got annoyed with me when i asked for the placement of a design she was doing on my toe to move to the corner of my big toe rather then the center of my big toe so it could match my daughter's toes (being done by someone else). she was visibly irritated and very rude and skipped the niceties (lotion hot stones exfoliating sponge brush) of pedicures that i usually get there as well......I don't think she knew that because i always went to Kayla. so reason # two was a piss poor personality experience and rudeness. ive been going here for about a year mainly for Kayla. but now will be going elsewhere. after 2 poor experiences in 10 days, with the best one gone --- Kayla. I'm gone too. and will be getting my nails fixed down the way. bonus complaint: ALSO-- they charge kids over 8 years old as adults. so my non teen child was charged $55 for a pedicure. and the response from the business you see below is AI. LOL be safe out here yall. read more

I've been coming here for about six months and usually had great experiences but my last two visits were disappointing. I booked my usual builder gel fill but was charged for a new set even though the procedure was exactly the same. The service felt rushed , finished in about 30 minutes and my nails weren't filed evenly. The polish also started chipping shortly after, as shown in the photos. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back, as there are plenty of other options available. Hopefully, this feedback helps the salon improve its customer experience moving forward read more

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I love this place. I always get service pretty fast even if I don't have an appointment. Technicians are polite and accommodating. I highly recommend this place for your nail needs. read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Lavender Dream Sunday - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I've been coming here for a few years, but the service has gotten worse. I went in for an acrylic full set and left with damaged nails. The technician was nice, hence the two stars, but she filed into my skin twice, causing deep cuts that bled. I let the first one go, but after the second, I asked to have the set removed. She had also over-filed my nail sidewalls and left glue under my nails. When I asked to remove them, she told me to let it heal, but I insisted. She had me soak my hands in acetone, which I couldn't do properly because of the cuts. After just a few minutes, she wiped my nails and told me to wash my hands, even though glue and powder were still there. I asked another worker/manager for help, but they sent me back to her. She repeated the same process and used a drill to remove the rest, leaving my nail beds weak and over-filed. They offered a discount for my next set, but after this experience, I won't be returning. read more

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I've been going to Lena for 8 years now, and she's hands down the best! Her work is always consistent, detailed, and exactly what I'm looking for. Whether it's a simple set or something more creative, Lena nails it every time (pun intended!). My latest set with the soft, natural tones and subtle polka dots is just beautiful--clean, elegant, and so well done. She truly cares about her clients, takes her time, and makes sure every detail is perfect. Highly recommend! read more

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Tiffany is the best manicurist I have ever had! She does beautiful work. Lavender Dreams is my favorite salon to get a pedicure. They truly bring a spa like atmosphere to the nail salon. read more

The girls took great care of me. I was able to get a special design for a bridal shower. They even made the lemon slice 3d. I am always happy how they work together to make me a happy customer. read more

Honestly I didn't really want to write this but I am so disappointed. I would also like to preface this by saying I was charged the full $90 for the service. I asked the nail tech (Tony) for a long white french acrylic and a removal of my previous set. It took her about 45 minutes to do a soak off. My friend, who was getting her nails done next to me, was nearly finished with her service by the time she managed to remove my old nails. When she began to file them down she burned my nail beds several times despite me reacting and asking her to be gentle, and she also cut the edge of my fingers three separate times so that she had to wipe the blood off on the towel. When she finally started applying the acrylic she started over so many times that three other nail people had to come over and help her figure out how to shape my nails (I'll include a picture), and then when they began to paint someone else entirely took over and hastily finished, as by then it had been literally. Two. Hours. For a white french. I could immediately feel that the structuring of the nails was weak and the shaping was uneven, but by that time I was too tired to argue and just wanted to leave, and they clearly wanted me gone too. Granted, this is where I messed up- I should have demanded a redo or removal at no extra charge, but I couldn't find my courage. They did not apologize for injuring my hands or for the time I spent sitting there for my nails to look awful. Today, (two days later) one of the nails completely snapped off. I am sure the others will follow as I can already feel them lifting. 0/10, would not recommend paying $90 for nails that break in two days. Do better Lavender. read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The services are misrepresented, the owner and people are rude. If you go into get a manicure, all you will get is a paint job, without a base coat even. It's already way too expensive so you'd expect a certain level of quality. They failed to mention extra charges for just them even bothering to touch your cuticles for a service that's already way too expensive for basically nothing. I can paint my own nails. I was also pressured and forced into a service I did not want. $70 for a manicure with aspects I was not interested in. A lot of sales pitches and I was pressured into what I didn't want. The front desk person was extremely condescending and rude. I just left there less than an hour ago and already have to refile and fix what the tech did because I am also bleeding from the unlisted, additionally charged cuticle cutting and the entire service was barely 20 min. I also have polish ALL OVER my hands and fingers. DO NOT GO HERE. wish i could rate it worse. since apparently vibe is an option here that they wont even let me select i need to say this is a BAD VIBES COMPANY. Avoid avoid avoid. ALSO. bad reviews on google will present as a "oops something went wrong" message over and over so they are not allowing for bad reviews. read more

Lena is my go to here and she never disappoints! This is actually my first time getting a design and she delivered! read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Polka dot nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I'm new to area and tried out Lavendar Nails based on their Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint ! I highly recommend Hannah!

I made an online reservation, but when I arrived, they didn't have it right. I even saw them manually writing down the info in a notebook, which made me wonder why online booking is offered at all. My daughter had the Princess Experience, which she enjoyed, but I wasn't able to sit next to her like I had hoped. I also booked a regular pedicure for myself but was given gel instead -- resulting in a much higher charge than I expected. The pedicure looked nice, but it was a bit uncomfortable and rough. Overall, the experience was mixed. Some sweet moments, but the lack of organization and communication made it less relaxing than I had hoped. read more

I absolutely love it here. The service and the friends who work magic are wonderful from start to finish. Warm, friendly, and always ready to make my hands and feet unrecognizable in the best way! read more

Mandy did an amazing job on my gel Mani-Pedi. She was very conscientious and truly cared that I was comfortable and enjoying the pampering. I've been here before and recommended the salon. read more

Exceptional service! Booking was easy, I was seated right on time, and the attention to detail was incredible--clean cuticles, even shaping, and a glossy gel finish that lasted over two weeks without lifting. Services was fast, and everyone was so welcoming. read more

Lavender Dreams Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Amazing lavender dreams pedicure! And Dip nails are excellent! My 2nd time back and this is my new fav nail spa!

Just got the lavender mani/pedi and it was wonderful. Both Ian and Mimi were excellent. I will be back in 2 weeks! Thank you both for your service read more

They don't know how to properly remove gel. It doesn't matter if it's builder gel or regular gel -- it should be removed correctly depending on the material. My natural nails were badly damaged because of their improper removal. I spoke to the store manager, and she told me it's "totally normal" to have damage if you had builder gel on because it's "hard to remove." That is not an acceptable explanation. I will never go back again. read more

I had a great experience here. I made an appointment for the evening but was tired of waiting so walked in earlier and they sat me immediately, yay!!! I told the lady what I wanted but she was telling me a different type of nails would better serve my lifestyle. Dip being thicker and more sturdy and gelx being more for an event. I got the dip with tip and these are some of the sturdiest nails I've ever had. It's been 15 days and they're still hanging in there. I hit my nail really hard the other day, thought it was a goner. There was a SMALL crack but the mail STAYED ON! Very impressed. Will be coming back here. One downfall was that I asked for French manicure, not pink and white. I really think pink and white is a thing of the past. Very tacky looking. I understand they need to use a darker color than my nail bed but I've had other salons use a sand color that is way more natural looking than the pink and white. Any more pink and my nails would have been HOT PINK! Luckily it seems the pink faded over time. read more

Always quickly accommodated as a walk in. Prices great and staff always making sure you are getting what you want. read more

Great service! Was able to get in at appt time. Completed in an hour. Relaxing and clean.