Summary: I'd come back again…read more Space: Tiny, only 4 (or 5) chairs for pedicures. Service: She squeezed me in, so I'm thankful. I loved the way she cleaned my toes/feet. She was very thorough. Parking: Small parking shared with the rest of the business in that small compound/strip.

We'll be back! Open on Sunday. Pleasant very professional…read morestaff, who were on schedule and worked with us to decide on the colors and services we wanted. My husband is relatively new to pedicures, and they worked well with his sensitive/very calloused feet. My daughter and I are very happy with our mani-pedis. They did an excellent job quickly shaping nails and removing dry skin without any cuticle cutting. Cat-eye polish was expertly applied. Prices are good.

I stumbled across this amazing nail shop in a small strip mall across the street from Baskin…read moreRobbins years ago. From the moment I walked in, it felt like home. Mai was super friendly and the air inside was fresh, it did not smell like dangerous chemicals like other shops. Instead of soap operas or the news, the tv was tuned to a peaceful channel of a woman in China, gathering vegetables, cooking, and feeding her family. The French gel manicure and regular pedicure I received was long lasting and beautiful. My cuticles were not sore afterwards, rather, the oil treatment left my skin soft and smooth. From that day forward, I have stayed loyal to this shop, for over ten years now. If you're looking for a friendly, down-to-earth place, this is the shop for you. Great prices, great service!

Was looking for a nail spot open past 7PM near El Cerrito Del Norte BART and found this hidden gem…read moretucked behind a building/apartment area. So worth it! The owner was kind enough to squeeze me in last minute and stayed open for me as long as I communicated. She is incredibly sweet, talkative, and made the whole experience feel so welcoming. We chatted the entire appointment and she took her time trying a new design that came out BEAUTIFUL. You can tell she's passionate about her work and people. 33 years in business and it shows! Already planning to come back for my fill and probably a pedicure too

Saw her work from a friend and messaged her immediately to see if she was available. I expected a…read morelong wait time with COVID and everything else going on. Booked 2 weeks from when I called and I was able to bring a friend. The experience was amazing and she was fast and efficient. I just showed her a picture of what I wanted and it was done. I love the shape and the color. My girls nails turned out bomb too. Her instructions and level of care of how my nails turned out is amazing. Definitely going back!

Absolutely needed my nails done during this crisis I did not want to have to damage my natural…read morenails by prying and peeling the acrylics that I've been getting done every two weeks for the past 10 years off of my nails I was totally freaking out so I scoured the Internet and found Dolly on yelp Unfortunately for me my service was lacking in skill. Payed $75 plus tip for a fill with some rhinestones and colored and acrylic glitter. I do not mind-spending this amount of money to get my nails if the quality and craftsmanship is worth it unfortunately under these circumstances it just wasn't there. Also my nails were burning for about an hour and a half after I left I've never experienced anything like that before. I don't know if it was a different product that may have been used that my nails weren't used to, or what but it's something to note. The rhinestones are pretty and The nails aren't completely horrible but the shape of them is just not up to par with what you would expect when going to a nail salon. I feel like the skill level is just not there and a lot more practice is needed. I also came in with a broken nail paid five bucks to have it fixed but the nail tip that was used was a clear nail tip meanwhile the rest of the tips that I have on my nails are not clear so I have this one nail on my finger that does not match any of my other nine nails. I was not discounted for this at all. I would not mind paying 40 bucks for what I received today but $80 was completely overpriced for what I received and I won't be returning, sadly. The whole experience was a little Bizzarre and uncomfortable. I did give three stars for the ease in setting up the appointment and Dolly also seemed like a nice person.

My daughter and I have been long time customers since 2018. Any style, trend or color Jenny has…read morewhat you need. I love her attention to details and creative eye. Best nail tech in the Bay Area !!!!

I got my nails done here 3 months ago and she must've used concrete because they STILL will not…read morecome off without damaging my nails. I came twice to get my acrylics done and while I liked the way the end product looked, the lack of care for the nails and random upcharging ultimately made me stop coming. This last time I came, I had one of the ladies take my old set off since the nail tech laid acrylic over two lifting nails on my first visit and they ended up creating a worse problem. Great, I needed a refresh anyway. She proceeds to put SUPER tiny tips on my nails, which makes them look thin on the sides like I like but it created terrible ingrown nails because it squeezed the sides of the nails. Ultimately I picked a solid red color and she charged me $25 more than the listed price. No reason for it since it's a simple acrylic set with one color. This happened last time and I assumed it was the glitter color was more but it seems she decides on the fly what to charge. Now, three months later, my nails are so thin and have 5 huge pieces of acrylic still stuck to them. I've since moved away and found a new nail tech who refuses to pull them off entirely because they are causing tearing and bleeding on my natural nail. I have religiously done my nails my whole life so three months of this is upsetting and ridiculous. Lastly, they were playing a movie with full blown sex scenes in the salon one of the times when I went and it was so uncomfortable. She apologized after a few minutes of it but continued being standoffish and awkward to me, which was another part of the bad experience. I came back one last time to give them a chance since I liked the end result and color selection, but I made a huge mistake returning.

Loved their service! Owner is very nice and attentive. They are all very nice and make sure you…read moreleave happy with your results. The vibe feels nice because everyone is so welcoming, an aesthetically pleasing feeling when being there!

Came back for a gel removal and regular lacquer manicure. The tech has amazing nails which she does…read moreherself, so I know I was in good hands. She did a great job, very thorough and precise. The staff followed up about my pedicure experience last time, which I really appreciated. This shop clearly wants to build a loyal and happy client base. Glad I gave them a second try-- will return for sure!

Vi was amazing! It was a very good experience and the salon was pretty cute. Vi did exactly what I…read morewanted (maybe even better). I'm obsessed and will be coming back.

For a walk-in (no appointment needed) spot with a bottom line price of $30 for a pedicure I must…read moresay that I left here quite happy. But let me explain. With prices having jumped at seemingly all nail salons I'll admit that caring for my toes is something that's gone by the wayside. Even I was finding them difficult to look at. As my friend and I walked the length of Solano Avenue we kept pausing in front of the array of nail salons but this was the only one with a price we liked. The salon here is rather no-frills and for those who are used to and have strong opinions about exactly what a mani or pedi should look and feel like I'm thinking this may not be your spot. I just needed my toes cleaned up, nails trimmed, polish removed, and a new coat put on. I left quite pleased with the service provided. And now I have a new excuse to head to Solano Avenue.

Recently went back after i saw their new pedicure on social media. Amazing every time. I always…read morelove it here. The service is quick and efficient. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

I'm very disappointed with the experience my sister and I had at this salon. We chose this place…read morebecause it had about 4 stars on Yelp, so we expected decent service, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. As soon as my sister sat down, the nail technician turned on the water for me and it was extremely hot. The staff member assisting her didn't seem to have good customer service and barely spoke to my sister--she just jingled the nail color samples in front of her without saying anything. When my technician, Lisa, came over, I immediately told her I wanted a classic pedicure, and she responded "okay, classic." During the service, the leg massage was very rough and uncomfortable rather than relaxing. After we were finished, I noticed I had been charged for a deluxe pedicure, even though I clearly asked for a classic. When we brought it up, several workers began arguing with us and made it seem like it was our fault. After going back and forth, the gentleman at the front desk eventually refunded the difference. However, the situation didn't end there. After we left and were already at Chipotle, the same gentleman followed us outside and told me he forgot to charge me for the gel color and asked if I could Zelle him $15. At that point I told him I was not satisfied with the service and that the mistake was on their end. Overall, the customer service was very unprofessional and the experience was uncomfortable. I was really hoping for a relaxing time with my sister, but instead it turned into a frustrating situation

Jay did a great job with my nail art and had a great pedicure as well, thank you! I will definitely…read morebe coming back!

Second time coming here and I love it! customer service is amazing and they are very welcoming.read more

Nails very detailed work and super nice people love this place recommend 10/10 always come here,…read morethey get the perfect colors if you go based on a picture. The vibe here is so nicer is so calm. Ive been coming here for 5 years and this has been the best spot

This salon has always been clean, quick, and friendly. The staff is super sweet and the quality of…read morethe work is excellent. I enjoy my appointment every time and I'm always excited to go back.

Sneha has been a dream come true in my quest for a nail artist in the Bay Area and am forever…read moregrateful to my hair stylist for making the introduction. My nails have never looked better, her work is exquisite. The shape, form and style are beyond. The base color alone looks steller and she is the most talented artist when it comes to design. I highly recommend Rare Nail Care, make that appointment, so worth it!

Hands down the best nail place in Berkeley! Coming from an asian country where nail art is…read moreLITERALLY an art, I tend to have pretty high standards. She has the most advanced equipment (drills, vent, pin cure etc.) out of any salon I've been to and does a great job at nail care and nail art. The only irk I had was the french: it wasn't as even and nicely shaped as I would have liked and it felt like the extra charge was a bit much. (Price for nail art is arbitrary) Still, she was very attentive to my needs and I was happy to have all the checkboxes ticked. It may be on the pricier side, but you will get your money's worth!