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    Marlowe

    4.6 (187 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Services - Marlowe

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Deborah Lippmann polish -high-quality nail lacquers
    Rachel H.

    Attractive, modern salon with Marin pricing (quite high!) Marlowe promises an attention to detail not found at other nail salons. But do they deliver? My first experience was mixed, averaging 3.5 stars but generally positive. I got a basic pedicure, "The Marlowe". Pedicures are $60 and up. (They have $110 pedicures, which include special treatments.) Manicures start at $45, and go up from there. I noted pluses, and minuses. The team was friendly & greeted me at the door and the booking & checkout process went smoothly. I did wait ten minutes for a technician to get started. I liked their selection of quality lacquer: Essie, OPI and Deborah Littmann. I didn't see any magazines, & wasn't offered water, things I really appreciate with a spa pedicure. Both the manicure and pedicure rooms are aesthetically beautiful, modern, & clean. The decor is perfection. There are accessibility issues, such as having to balance & climb two stairs without a railing, to get to the pedicure chairs. The chairs are comfortable, but are not massage chairs. They were meticulous with pedicure prep & clean up, taking their time. While nail prep was exacting, attention to detail with polish application was a little less so. The tech left polish on my skin, around several toes. I noticed this & asked that they please clean up & since my original tech was now with another client, they sent a different person to help. She was through. Still, given their attention to detail, that's something you'd hope the team would catch at the time of service, not leave to the client to resolve. After service I received an email offering a gift, a $47 gratis manicure for any 5 star review, with a link to their Yelp listing. I picked this business based on all the 5 star reviews, so mixed feelings after seeing this message on the reliability of the reviews. It made me feel strongly about giving an accurate account of my own experience.

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    Nicole S.

    This is by far the cutest nail shop I've been in! Very "Marin". The vibes are so nice and welcoming, everyone has a smile on their face. I will say this nail shop is a tad bit different from my usual nail shop experiences but not in a bad way. It's very cutesy and there are no chemical smells lingering in the air. I will admit the prices are (in my opinion) ridiculously high but what isn't these days right? If you're looking for vibes, ambiance, and don't mind paying this is the place for you. Otherwise, I would come here on special occasions. I initially saw Julie who was amazing and so friendly but I believe any nail tech does a great job. I have returned since my first visit and the experience was the same if not better. Highly recommend this shop to others for a nice warming

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    Katie K.

    This new salon in Larkspur Landing is incredible. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. I love that they have "clean" signs on all of the stations that are open- the focus is on cleanliness here, and it shows. They have all of the best polish options in so many great colors. The pedicure room is separate from the main space, and the chairs were super comfy. Alana was the best nail tech! She was so sweet and did a fantastic job. I can't wait to come back, this is such a great addition to Marin country mart.

    Hands down one of the worst manicures I've ever had--and at nearly $100, that's outrageous. The polish was full of bubbles, smeared across my cuticles, and painted unevenly like it was done blindfolded. Beyond sloppy. On top of that, I was billed for a gel removal my client never even received. When I emailed about both the botched manicure and the overcharge, they completely ignored the billing issue and only offered a redo. Months later, when I finally scheduled it (because constant gel removal destroys nails), they suddenly downgraded it to a regular manicure. This is appalling, dishonest, and shows zero respect for customers. If you value your money, your time, & quality, steer clear. Don't be fooled by the cute decor--this place is a scam with no pride in their work.

    Ahhhhhhhh.....
    Charlie R.

    The experience I have been craving in Marin. Such a professional, warm and caring environment. Can't wait to go back with my husband. Highly recommend the California mani pedi...

    val c.

    Really nice ambiance, great work and overall excellent location. So happy to have found my new nail spot! Seems super kid friendly as well.

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    Great kids mani. Alyssa was so sweet With my daughter! She was so patient and engaging also!

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    Highly recommend. I had a mani/pedi with Alina and she did a fantastic job! Also the space is very inviting.

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    Clean space, relaxing experience and friendly staff. Offered hot tea in a ceramic cup (not paper).

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    Immaculate and friendly service. Great selection of colors and all-pro service. The space is clean, bright and inviting as well.

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    Clean, bright and precise. My gel mani is perfect. The only downside to getting a mani here is that the wood chairs are uncomfortable.

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    Great pedicure at Marlowe today! I thought they had a great selection of colors, the treatment was great and the salon is really cute.

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    love the clean and calm atmosphere - great place to meet girlfriends as well (usually easy to get simultaneous appts)!

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    Marlowe Marin is a clean and beautiful space with a nice selection of services, and array of nail polishes.

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    This is my secret perfect pedi spot I decided to stop gatekeeping…read more 5 stars because the pedis I get from Magnolia last for 5+ weeks! 5 stars for a clean airy space with ventilation, a nice view, big windows, sunlight, and no brain damaging smells. Woah, rare. 5 stars for OPI gel colors. 5 stars for great foot massages and comfy clean massage chairs. 5 stars for being near trees and having easy parking and generally being chill with no upselling or obnoxious music. (I still bring headphones to get work done but thankfully they are really polite about my A-type habits)

    I passed by this place earlier in the week and thought it looked really cute and I really wanted to…read moretry it especially after reading reviews! So after running around all day the day before my wedding, I called to make an appointment for myself and my new little sister in law for pedicures, they told us to come at 5, then someone called back again and told us to come at 5:15 (cool not a big deal, I didn't care).. They finally got to us maybe 10/15 minutes after the fact, and I've never seen someone rush through doing a pedicure faster... The massage was maybe a minute all together for both legs and the lady was pretty rough with me... If you can't perform the same thoughtful and detailed service that's done for everyone else throughout the day, you shouldn't be scheduling appointments at 5 if you close at 6 and are just gonna rush through it. I just wanted to relax the evening before my wedding after running around all day trying to get last minute things together, and that was not possible there which was really disappointing.

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    Bloomingnail's

    4.3(84 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    This is a new nail salon for me, you went a few times in February. Plan to go back this week. Each…read moretime I left very happy and satisfied.

    I've made appointments and walked in during the week and there's rarely a long wait. Everyone is…read morenice. The whole salon is pleasant to be in (decor and music is great) and they have an army of workers. I like regular gel on my nails, but they offer it all. I'm pretty seasoned at this by now and what I've noticed is that I leave with great looking manicures, but every time I go back, my nails are thinner and weaker. I'm not sure if I'll keep going here because they seem to value time over the health of my nails. Every tech is quick to use the chemical remover that will sting/ burn your skin if it touches you, and takes the gel right off like acid. To make things even faster they'll use the dremmel to sand down the nail and remove any residual polish. This results in thinner, weaker, exposed nails over time. So when that chemical remover is painted on- wow! It hurts. It's cold and painful, and by the time you realize it- too late. I'm growing out my nails and letting them replenish themselves before I go back- which could take months. Why go back at all? Convenience, really. I'll likely ask them to lay off the chemical remover and wrap them instead. As far as polish colors go, they seem to have a lot, but they use a ton of DND. I prefer the longevity of OPI, but they do have some of this as well. They keep your info in their system but don't track your colors- note that detail yourself. I don't know if it's a gel thing, but it bothers me how rough they file my nails. It's never done with a fine grain along the edges. Inevitably I'll start snagging things with the edge of my fingernails and need to file them myself. Would I recommend this place? Yes, for ambiance and time alone. The cost is average to high if you go beyond the basic manicures, but this is Marin. I get better quality for the same, or less, in the city- so I may just start going back there until my nails are healthy again.

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    4.4(45 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Made an appointment for 11:30, for 2 - as nail shops have unpredictable walk ins! Came in at 11:30,…read moreseveral customers were already in seats and they made quick accommodations to made sure we could get our Pedi & Mani's done accordingly. The nail technicians are extremely sweet, and have the best intentions with their services and interactions, while conversation is minimal, they are focused on the task at hand. Very satisfied with my pedi soak and light massage, in addition to my nail set. The prices are reasonable, especially with every increasing cost in every industry and business. Be nice to your nail technician, they are trying their best!

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel it's important to share my experience at Ooh La La…read moreNails. From the beginning, there were several communication issues and inconsistencies around what service I was actually receiving. I had originally booked a different nail service, but upon arrival there was confusion, and I was ultimately directed toward Gel X nails, which was not my initial preference. I tried to clarify multiple times that I wanted a hard gel set, but there seemed to be a misunderstanding, and communication became increasingly difficult. The salon environment itself also felt very hectic due to the constant flow of walk-in clients. As more people continued coming in during my appointment, the atmosphere became increasingly rushed and distracting, which I believe impacted the overall quality of the service being provided. During the service, I noticed multiple quality issues. Two nails -- specifically my left ring finger and right pointer finger -- were applied crooked and visibly slanted. Several nails had bald patches where gel polish was missing along the sides. The Gel X application was not placed fully up to the cuticle, leaving visible gaps of natural nail exposed. The surface of the nails was also bumpy and not properly refined or filed smooth. In terms of polish, only two coats were applied despite requesting a sheer jelly finish, which typically requires more coverage. As a result, the natural nail was still visible underneath. I also did not receive the ultra-gloss shine finish I had asked for, which was disappointing given the final result. The appointment felt increasingly rushed toward the end, and attention to detail suffered because of it. At one point, an acrylic tip was yanked off abruptly to restart the application, which felt unnecessary and unprofessional. Additionally, cuticle oil was not applied before I was asked to wash my hands, which is a standard step that was skipped. There was also a noticeable language barrier that made communication difficult throughout the appointment. While I tried to show reference photos and explain my preferences clearly, there were repeated misunderstandings, which added to the frustration on both sides. Because of this, I would personally prefer a nail technician who is able to clearly understand and communicate in English to avoid confusion in future appointments. When it came to payment, I was charged $85. The final cost did not feel reflective of the quality or outcome of the service provided. Given the issues with application, finish, and overall attention to detail, the result felt incomplete and not worth the price paid. Overall, I was disappointed with both the quality of work and the experience. I expected a more professional level of service, better attention to detail, and clearer communication. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not return or recommend this salon.

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