The first time I tried this place was on 06.23.26 with Tracy. I loved that I was able to schedule…read morean appointment through their website and it was a very easy process. I opted for a combination gel manicure and gel pedicure, which was amazing! The best part is almost always the warm foot bath, massage, hot stone massage and hot towels! When it came to the manicure, it's actually a dry manicure, which I've never had before, nor have I ever heard of them! Let me tell you, there is such a thing as a dry manicure and I prefer this way better than a wet manicure. I have eczema, so I am very selective of nail salons and this was great! The different drill bits that Tracy used are to exfoliate the cuticles and around your nail bed, so minimal cutting/trimming is done. I made another appointment through their website for 07.13.26, again with Tracy, to have my gel manicure and gel pedicure removed and this time chose the combination classic manicure and classic pedicure. Basic treatments as before except for regular polish, not gel. Loved every minute of it! I would highly recommend this place! Convenient location. It's near a parking garage or there is street parking. The service and quality is great! The people are nice. It is a bit pricey, but worth it. Thank you Tracy for a great experience!

I've been coming here on and off for the past few years. It'll be my new go-to since the place I…read morewent to previously is inconsistent with the nail techs. Everyone who has worked on my nails here has been great. They add hot stone to a regular pedicure and don't rush to do my nails. My pedicure has also been lasting longer. I recently had a gel cat-eye mani and regular pedi done by Sharon. Although I didn't end up loving my pedi color, Sharon did check in and I said it was good. The cat-eye was perfect and I'll probably get it again in the future. The only things I think the salon can improve on is getting more comfortable chairs and some sort of entertainment in there. There's no music or tv to watch. The chairs are pretty low and when my legs are straight out, they fall asleep easily.

This place is no frills and gets the job done nicely for clean looks. Helen is so nice and I can…read moretell she has great technical habits by double checking the size of the nails between hands and also painting really close to the cuticle. I will say I've had cleaner cuticle work but the shape and precision close to the cuticle is what I look for most after a gel mani. It's $48 now! Their latest appt is 5:15 usually. Make sure to account for parking (downtown San Mateo so quite busy sometimes with meter parking). Their DND polish line is large but they don't have all the colors. I'd call in to confirm if you have a preference. No OPI. $10 French tip and $15 chrome extra charge. I'm happy with my service and would recommend coming here.

Really great place! I did a walk in (nothing planed) and I had a gel polish removal, pedicure and…read moregel polish put back on. I love the results and was very happy with the quality of work. It's a cozy place which I like personally. good vibes. And they have fair/good prices! Totally recommending this place!

Wonderful experience with Linda! I called for a last-minute appointment and she got me right in…read more One of the most thorough pedicures I've had-my feet feel great. It's a warm and welcoming space and I look forward to going back!

Needed an early Sunday morning nail spot as a meeting point for my friends. We come from Oakland,…read moreSan Jose, and Castro Valley. We all agreed to meet in San Mateo. This was a get together to get our nails done for some TLC and to strategically get our friend to get her nails done before her engagement !!! The quality of the nails in photos looked great and the inside looked comfy and fitting enough for us to catch up and yap. Kudos to the team bc originally my friend was not gonna get her nails done and only wanted a pedi !!! We finally convince her but then she didn't want gel !! I spoke with my nail tech in secret and had them convince her to get gel. It was a success and without them it would've been mission fail. Our nails looked super cute, great quality, price, & service. Would recommend again. And now our friend is a fianceee with a beautiful rock and with stunning photos !!

Celine was phenomenal! I received a gel builder mani and deluxe pedi and it felt amazing. Will…read moredefinitely be going back!

Mingyu is absolutely amazing. She did cats eye gel nails in about 30 minutes with the highest level…read moreof precision, care and appreciation for aesthetics. The studio itself is clean and calming. Will be back for sure!

Went back to treat myself and am happy with the results (again)! She was able to squeeze me in last…read moreminute too. The gel manicure was $45 base + $10 for French tip. She even took the time to add glitter too without charging extra. Will be back the next time I need my nails done again :)!

Service was ok. They give a wax dip for pedicures which makes them different than others. But the…read moreservice itself was very subpar the girl is not very interested in doing it and cut corners.

I've finally found the best nail salon in San Mateo. The quality of care they all give is…read morefantastic. The vibe is always amazing and relaxing. They also give the best massages. All the nail techs are detail oriented and thorough. The salon is clean and they have all their nail tools in a sterilization pouch which is a plus. Julie took good care of my mom. She was very meticulous when giving her a pedicure. Jennifer the owner, is sweet and caring. She gave me a manicure and was very gentle. If you're looking for a nail salon this is the place to go. I promise you'll leave happy and satisfied. I can't wait for my next visit.

I'm so sad to have to update this review! It used to be my favorite nail salon. But in the last…read moreseveral years, it seems to be the norm that my appointments and/or time have not been honored. On many occasions, I come with 1 other person with appointments for 2 pedicures together at a certain time, and they have had a long wait time (much later than our scheduled appointment) or had us served at such different times that one of us is completely finished before the other even starts. Not to mention, we don't even get to sit near each other. Despite booking appointments for pedicures for 2. Sadly, I won't be returning.

Got my Gel-X done here about 2.5 weeks ago and honestly would've given it a 2/5 because the Gel-X…read moretips weren't applied flush to my natural nails and had gaps underneath. Decided to give this place another chance and T SAVED MY NAILS!! She fixed everything and made them look sooo good. Definitely only going to her from now on. Ask for T (like the letter T). She'll get you right.

Don't be in hurry. Enjoy the indulgence and thoroughness . They don't rush. But their efforts are…read moreexcellent. Very relaxing and wonderful!

We had the best experience at Tranquil Nail Salon! Ryan, Heidi, Ann, and the entire team took such…read moreamazing care of us while we were getting pampered for my cousin's wedding. There were four of us--my sister, aunt, mom, and me--and their team of eight made the whole experience feel so relaxing and special. Everyone was incredibly friendly, hospitable, and accommodating. The massages were so relaxing, and we never felt rushed. You could really tell they wanted us to enjoy ourselves and have a great experience. Toward the end of our appointment, my son was dropped off, and they were so sweet and welcoming to him. They let him hang out and wait for us while we finished up, which I really appreciated! We left feeling relaxed, pampered, and so happy with how everything turned out. Such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Thank you Ryan, Heidi, Ann, and the whole Tranquil team for taking such great care of us! We will definitely be back! We had the best experience at Tranquil Nail Salon! Ryan, Heidi, Ann, and the entire team took such amazing care of us while we were getting pampered for my cousin's wedding. There were four of us--my sister, aunt, mom, and me--and their team of eight made the whole experience feel so relaxing and special. Everyone was incredibly friendly, hospitable, and accommodating. The massages were so relaxing, and we never felt rushed. You could really tell they wanted us to enjoy ourselves and have a great experience. Toward the end of our appointment, my son was dropped off, and they were so sweet and welcoming to him. They let him hang out and wait for us while we finished up, which I really appreciated! We left feeling relaxed, pampered, and so happy with how everything turned out. Such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Thank you Ryan, Heidi, Ann, and the whole Tranquil team for taking such great care of us! We will definitely be back!

I recently had an appointment for a gel manicure and regular pedicure. I have to say, the salon was…read morevery clean, quiet and even offered drinks/snacks to their clients. The quality of the pedicure was nice- I specifically got the addition of hot stones and massage. The basic gel manicure is overall good- pretty basic clean up, paint and small massage at the end.

Obsessed with the Gel Lab! I feel so spoiled every time I come here! A friend of mine always has…read morethe cutest nails, and she told me this is the spot! I didn't realize that my normal spot was not taking good care of my nails, until I came here. Klaire (the owner) explained how and why my nail gel was lifting, she cleaned and filed everything like brand new, she was very gentle and she's funny She cares a lot about the type of equipment and chemicals they use, and she's critical about technique; so every tech is an expert. I've been booking with Ivy lately and she's beyond amazing. I can show her inspo pics and she knows exactly what to do. Yea it's on the pricier end, but I'm telling you it's worth it. You have to remember to book out in advance, esp weekends, cause they're very popular. But their online booking is really easy. The location has plenty of parking, the seats are comfy, the decor is cute and they always offer refreshments :)

I've been coming here for about a year now, and I've had my nails done by almost everyone on the…read moreteam. Every experience has been wonderful! It's always quick and easy to book an appointment, whether by phone or through their website. Sometimes I get extensions, but most of the time I come in for gel polish. No matter what service I choose, they always take their time with my manicure and regularly check in to make sure I'm happy with how everything looks. I also really appreciate how clean and well-maintained the salon is every time I visit--it always feels welcoming and comfortable. Another thing I love is how talented the nail artists are. Whenever I bring in an inspiration photo, they do an amazing job matching the design and bringing it to life. Their attention to detail and dedication to making sure you leave happy really stands out. If you're looking for a new nail salon, I highly recommend giving this place a try. It has become my go-to salon, and even if I move to another city someday, I know I'll keep coming back!

Found my new go-to for nail art. Located at downtown san…read moremateo, this cute little nail salon was busy even on a weekday. I chose nail art with anyone, as it seems senior nail tech was booked. I was assigned with Abby. She was truly so kind and attended to my requests. I could not pick out a certain design whether I would go matte or glossy, I kept changing my mind but she followed through and her hand paints were so cute. I'm glad I was able to get my holiday nails done. I've already booked my next nail appointment. Price can be quite steep compared to other places but considering it is in the peninsula and for a nail salon, I love it. They dont rush you and the quality of my nails look great. Parking is a bit limited (as usual since its downtown) but overall love this place. They take walk-ins but from what I heard better to book online very seamless since they are usually always busy.

I love NailBox. The women who work there are all incredible at what they do. I leave every time…read morefeeling like an absolute baddie. My nails look so good that I have friends coming from the East Bay and the city to get their nails done here.