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    Nails at Southshore

    4.2 (286 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Services - Nails at Southshore

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    Manicure and pedicure

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    4 weeks out- still looking amazing!
    Alexis V.

    Lily, GIRLLL.....you KILLED it! Okay, I was a bit hesitant at first because I have been EVERYWHERE trying to find someone who can nail (pun intended) my Pinterest board and let me tell you, no one has been able to do it like Lily. I literally sat there watching her amazed by her talent and how she was able to get my design so spot on. Like, FINALLYYYY. Now for the salon itself- I came in at 2pm on a Friday and it wasn't too busy, but it definitely started picking up around 2:30ish. I did notice Lily had another appointment who walked in and was booked for 2:40pm when we were still probably another 30 minutes out from being done, so it looks like they overlap her appointments a bit. I think they need to be careful with that because personally, if I have an appointment, I expect to be seen at my appointment time or wait no more than 5- 10 minutes. We all have places to be, right?? Especially when you're booking with someone because you specifically want THAT person. Nails at Southshore is definitely on the smaller side. There aren't a ton of pedicure chairs, I'd say six total and there's not really a waiting area besides literally two folding chairs lol, so that's one thing I think they could improve. BUT, they do seem pretty efficient at getting people in and out. Also, this next part is absolutely NOT their fault but South Shore management really said, "You know what would be perfect right outside a nail salon? A children's playground." So either come with AirPods or be prepared to hear kids screaming while you're getting your nails done because Lily's station is literally right at the front door. I was fighting for my life LOL. Anywaysssss, back to Lily- She's super sweet, VERY talented, took her time and care with my design and absolutely nailed what I wanted. Basically, she's my new nail girl now. I'm locked in. (Photo is 4 weeks out as I failed to take a photo after getting them done. Still looks amazing!)

    Jacquel K.

    Amazing service all the way around! Any design you bring? Lee is going to execute. Just stop scrolling and book your next appointment

    Infected toe

    WARNING: I strongly recommend thinking twice before getting a pedicure here. I developed a bad toe infection after getting a pedicure at this salon, and the experience has left me extremely concerned about their cleanliness and sanitation practices. I've only been here twice, but both times I noticed that the facility did not appear to be as clean as it should be. It felt like they were focused on getting as many clients through as possible, while cleanliness and sanitation were being pushed aside.

    Pedicure
    Melissa G.

    Thank you to the one who did my pedicure. It felt so nice going back. I wasn't expecting that. It was gonna feel that great. It felt pretty nice. Relaxed and I would go back one more time. It was the greatest and the service was very good too. It was such a vibe

    Susy V.

    I've gone multiple times to this nail shop and quite like it! There's a lot of parking, there's a play area right across so kids can play while their adult is get their nails done. There are a lot of people who do great nails and service here, so I come back time and time again. The prices are also decent. I got a basic builder gel with French tip and it was $52. I consider it a steal for the price and service I got.

    Gel x manicure
    Jade M.

    I recently had a gel pedicure and Gel-X, and Lily truly took her time and care with my nails. I discovered them through TikTok, and I'm so grateful I did. I definitely plan to return because I love how my nails turned out.

    Lisa H.

    I last minute decided to try this spot as it's closeby, had availability on short notice and seemed like the reviews weren't too bad. I'm extremely particular with my nails and felt like I wanted to try something new but even from the phone call to schedule the appointment itself was rude, tool cleanliness was not the best and the paint job itself was rushed I had to go to my regular salon to fix them as they also shaped my right toe slanted which has never been that shape. I wouldn't go back and for anyone that is particular with their pedicures please be aware of the quality you're getting.

    Pink Flower butter yellow French gel pedicure
    Zhane F.

    I recently got my mani and pedi for my graduation here and I am more than happy with the sets!!! They are so fast as well. Very kind and they do great designs. Not too expensive either. Super happy will be returning in the future! :) I drew a custom set and they brought it to life, last picture is what I did so you can see how great they are at prints and designs!

    Eliza G.

    I relocated to the Bay in 2024 and had been searching for a while for a go-to nail tech in Alameda, and I'm so glad I found Lily! She's puts a lot of care in to her work, she works fast, and her designs always come out amazing. Every appointment feels easy and relaxed, and I always leave loving my nails. Highly recommend her!

    Ana Q.

    Been coming here a long time, mostly because the work is normally high quality and long lasting. Today was different. It was busy, which isn't unusual for a Saturday morning. However my nail tech today (she may possibly be the owner or manager or both) was constantly answering her phone from clients, checking on other clients in the salon, working on others while also working on my service. The end result? A longer than normal service, really rough cuticle area and uneven nail shape from filing. I hope this is a one off situation and not going to be the norm.

    builder gel by Lily
    Brielle G.

    Lily is my go-to for gel x, builder gel, & nail designs! She makes my nails look just like my inspo photos and always does an amazing job shaping my nails how I like them. She's very skilled and quick as our appointments typically last around 1.5 hrs. I love my sets every time I go to her, she's the best!

    Gel x fill in
    Jade S.

    I'm so happy with my experience today they were kind Lani was sweet.. she did my hands love them she reshaped my nails to almond from square and did a colored French tip it looks so natural and I also move my pedicure (I don't remember the technicians name but she also did great ) I recommend also the quality of work is well worth the drive from Hayward I will definitely be back.

    Redone nail that chipped
    Enya R.

    I was hopeful to try this salon as it had fairly decent reviews and photos looked good. I've been looking for a nail salon in Alameda since my previous salon is a bit too far. However my experience was less than ideal. I went in wanting dip as I was reading it was stronger and I've been struggling with lifting off builder gel. Multiple staff kept talking out of it and that their builder gel lasts a long time, uncomfortable but hopeful I said okay since Builder Gel is better for your nails in the long run. I got one color, builder gel on natural nails, and just a simple shape. Nothing too complicated I haven't gotten elsewhere before. I went home and thought it was fine for the money, $45 for builder gel + $8 tip. Probably wasn't going to return but also wasn't going to write a review. However, after 1 day my pointer finger nail chipped and started lifting and my middle finger also started lifting. I called and they said to come in and they would fix it. I went in and sat for 30 minutes until someone saw me -- had 3 different people come look my nails in the meantime but never start prep process, etc. After 30 minutes I was taken to a different station and she took maybe 15 minutes to "fix" the issue. Upon leaving and having a time to look better at my nails I still left unsatisfied. I chose not to go back a third time as I don't feel confident they will be able to actually do my nails well. I gave 2 stars as they did offer and attempt to fix my nails and didn't charge me for the "fix." I would be cautious going here as it seems your experience may vary...

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    Got a fill. I recommend Lily. She's really nice and her designs are cute! Just what I wanted.

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    How much extention full set?

    $55 for set

    Hi, just wondering what is included in your deluxe pedicure service? Gel polish? Hot towel? Callus removal? Scrub? Massage?

    Yes we did that and we give you longer massage

    Does this salon use hard gel or do Russian manicures?

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    Us phone number is 5108992223 , you can call or text. Thank you

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    Review Highlights - Nails at Southshore

    “I recently had a gel pedicure and Gel-X, and Lily truly took her time and care with my nails.”

    Mentioned in 51 reviews

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    Leann's Nails - Beautiful!!!!

    Leann's Nails

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    As I'm getting my signature pedicure, I just have to say that Leann will always be my favorite…read morego-to. I know I'm in good hands every time I come in, and she always takes great care of me. I've been coming here for almost a decade, and every visit leaves me feeling refreshed and happy with the results. I couldn't recommend her and her team enough!

    I was hesitant to leave this review because I thought the nails looked good in the salon (which…read moremade me overlook how Leann behaved) but when I left and saw how they looked in good light, I was even more upset. My mother-in-law has gone here for years so I thought I would just go back and ask her to fix them but after reading other reviews, it seems Leann no longer enjoys her work. I would prefer to talk with her about it rather than leave a review but after the way I was treated, no thanks. First, I was grateful to get in last minute. I have a bad habit of nail biting and my nails were not in good shape. Still, that doesn't mean I don't know what a quality manicure should be like. She told me on the phone it would be $60 then when I got there she said oh it's $10 extra for French tip. I mentioned French on the phone... Then I wanted round or natural shape and she rudely told me it won't look good because my nail bed is too short. I trusted her because she is the expert but she literally sighed and nearly slammed her hands on the table out of annoyance and said "I'll do it if you want." I took her advice and went with square. Throughout our appointment, basically all she said to me was repeatedly telling me don't bite my nails. Yes, I got it, thanks. She was yelling at her employee throughout and at one point knocked liquid all over my arm and hands from waving her hands around at her. Didn't say sorry or excuse me, nothing. Loved having that liquid burning my hand I did notice that there was a lot of dried stuff all over at the end so I had to ask for lotion because a hand massage is the last thing you'll be getting here. I shouldn't have tipped but did so I spent $84 for a bad attitude, judgment, and a chunky, uneven, bad manicure. Should have just kept my bad nails to begin with. Leann's might have been a nice place at one point in time and it's too bad this is what it's become. My pictures don't even fully show how bad it is. This is no way to treat your customers, especially with the product you are delivering.

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    Leann's Nails - Thank you, Ms. Leann!! what a beauty

    Thank you, Ms. Leann!! what a beauty

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    Envy Nails - Oval/almond shape, natural base with pearl chrome

    Envy Nails

    4.1(175 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    Great quality, I can always come here for cute reliable nails. Great workers always the best to…read moretalk to.

    Back in the day when I was regularly getting my nails done, the only option I had for extensions…read morewas acrylic. Now I'm getting back into it, and there are so many options! The nail techs consulted with me and explained to me the multitude of options. -Acrylic is the hardest and best if you work your hands -GelX is for when you add extensions to natural nails -Builder Gel is harder than gel and is for natural nails. -Gel a little harder than normal polish and also for natural nails The first time I went I got gel with Cateye. So cute. The set could have lasted me another week or two as there was no lifting. But, my nail cracked from the side. So I went a second time. This time I got builder gel. I could feel the difference in hardness. I have found that all the techs at NailEnvy are very meticulous and detailed with their work. The massages they give with their services is the perfect strength to relax your muscles. The designs they create on your nails are commensurate with the price you pay. Because they are creative and detailed, the designs are unique and awesome. They are so legit! The cost is comparable to other salons, not overpriced and competitive. As for cleanliness, their utensils and nail stations are clean. Making an appointment is super easy as they have a website where you can schedule at your convenience. If you want a specific nail tech, you need to call and make an appointment over the phone. But all of them are exceptional. The major distinction of this nail salon is the techs themselves. They are so happy and nice. It's a salon where I have a hard time leaving because the atmosphere is so friendly. I love looking at the designs they apply as they are all unique and astonishing. I highly recommend Envy Nails. They get a 5 star rating from me

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    Envy Nails - Gorgeous bridal nails by Linh, she is amazing at nail art!

    Gorgeous bridal nails by Linh, she is amazing at nail art!

    Envy Nails - Amazing nail tech, Linh with the milky white nails either chrome. Almond shape, long length

    Amazing nail tech, Linh with the milky white nails either chrome. Almond shape, long length

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    Gel acrylics + black heart design

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    iNailspa

    3.6(173 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    This is truly one of the worst gel x experience ever and I've been getting my nails done for over…read more20 years now. I grew my nails out so I can get a gel builder set. I broke one nail the night before and asked for a gel x one to replace the broken nail. My hope was to maintain the length that I worked hard to grow. The technician chose a nail that didn't fit my finger at all. Proceeded to awkwardly place the nail and glued/cured it down. Not only is it lifted and separated, it's misaligned. I can literally fit a metal file between the real nail and the pressed on one. When I brought this up, she proceeded to tell me that my nail is crooked and that's the reason for the gap.. *cue angelah Johnson's skit* I asked her to take it off and to try an acrylic nail instead since she didn't seem to keen on gel x. She refused and instead filed the sides more to 'fix it'. Bottom line is this, there's really only one token person who does all the different services well. Everyone else either seems to be fillers for simple manicure and pedicures. I'm tired of spending my hard earned money on techs that don't know how to do something you ask but attempts anyway and will not take accountability for when they mess up. This is not a nail school and the prices don't reflect it either. I now have to pay someone else, somewhere else to fix the one nail after spending $90 here. Let this be a PSA: We work too hard to earn our money for these life luxuries. Don't let shops like this make you feel like you're the problem when you bring up their wrong doing. You deserve to get what you pay for. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST.

    The nail service was awful. The nails were left uneven, sharp, and barely filed. After asking her…read moreto shorten them, she reluctantly cut them down but did a terrible job--they literally look like painted tape. I'm super disappointed, but I will never go back.

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    iNailspa - A fresh nail design can give your whole look an instant boost. Make space for a beauty refresh and reserve your appointment today!

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    Hi Tech Nails - Wedding nails + squirrel

    Hi Tech Nails

    3.5(69 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    I came to this nail salon three times and had the same nail tech who I liked. She seemed very…read moresweet. I walked in on Friday and the manager asked me what I needed done and I said gel manicure and the girl that I like was working on someone else and I said are you done after this? Oh no no I have more clients. OK is someone else available? No, we're full, then why did you ask me what I needed? So to give them benefit of the doubt and called them this morning at 9:30 to make an appointment with the girl that had done my nails previously and specifically asked for her at 11:45. When I came in. She was just starting on someone's toes and I looked at her and I said hi, I have an appointment with you at 11:45, to which she looked bewildered. And the manager said oh well, you can go with the other girl. I told them this was not the point. If I made an appt with one person at a certain time why is it not honored. I will not be returning. Customer service is not longer a thing I guess

    I feel so lucky to live around the corner from Hi Tech Nails--it's easily one of the best nail…read moresalons I've been to. The space is very clean, bright, and inviting, and everyone who works there is friendly and welcoming. Tu is my go-to technician. She always takes the extra time to remove my stubborn calluses and cuts my nails exactly how I like them--nice and short, without me having to ask repeatedly. She takes real pride in her work, and my pedicure always looks perfect. She's also incredibly kind, which makes the whole experience even better. Another big plus: the prices are very reasonable, which makes it easy to leave a generous tip. Highly recommend!

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    Salon. Tu.

    Hi Tech Nails - My fave fall mani

    My fave fall mani

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    Spring yellow design

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