Happy New Year!! I wanted to renew my review for Fabulous VIP Nails (Helen, Troy, and Sam) and let…read moreall Yelpers know that as an original from day one and a consistent regular that this place is 5 star AMAZING!! Whether you are a new customer or a regular you will be treated with red carpet service because Helen and her Brothers genuinely care about their customers and in making sure you have a relaxing and memorable experience. They all are soooo meticulous and always aim for perfection with your service. All businesses go through ups and downs so if by chance you catch them on an off day, I encourage you to try them out a second time so that you can see how truly great of a place Fabulous VIPs Nails is in providing you high end services with a mom and pop/family owned feel. Pro tip - try to make an appointment rather than walk in so that you can get more focused pampering!! Thank you again Helen, Troy, and Sam for always making my nails "FABULOUS" and for giving me "VIP" service!! 10 out of 10 every time!! =0)

I came here for the first time and got an appt right away…read more Her massage chair was nice to have while having my toes done. Her brother did a good job for gel polish.

The service and work are a premium and the pricing reflects this. Evelyn is kind and detailed - my…read morenails just never have problems when I come here. They last a long time!! Definitely recommended

I have not found a regular nail place since moving from the East Bay but based on reviews and some…read morephotos of nail art I decided to give Glamour Nail Salon a try. It was easy to schedule an appointment through their website. I am so happy I did and can't wait for my next manicure! I decided to go back to my natural nails so I got an acrylic removal and a gel manicure. I can't state enough how impressed I was with their attention to detail during the entire experience. They did not rush through the process and took their time to paint on the nail design I requested. I sometimes don't have a ton to chat about but everyone was nice and let me sit quietly listening to the music and watching people queue on the boba line outside. Needless to say, I highly recommend.

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.

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.

Moving back to the Bay Area from Utah meant I had to leave behind my nail girl of 4 years so…read morefinding someone new for my Gel X era honestly gave me anxiety lol. I found Linda on Yelp, loved her work, called the salon, and she just happened to be available that same day -- which already felt like fate. And of COURSE... before driving there, I tried swatting a fly on my porch (don't ask ) and somehow broke my thumbnail literally in half. By the time I arrived, I was anxious, embarrassed, and fully preparing myself for pain and disappointment. But Linda immediately made me feel comfortable. If you're someone who gets nervous walking into a new establishment -- whether it's a salon, restaurant, or even a medical office -- you know how important energy and kindness are. Linda greeted me so warmly, reassured me instantly, and handled my broken nail SO carefully that I barely felt discomfort. I genuinely thought my nail was doomed, but she saved it beautifully. The whole appointment honestly felt like hanging out with a friend while getting your nails done. We spent the visit talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. She shared stories about her salon and her team, and you can genuinely tell these are hardworking, humble people who truly care about what they do. That part especially stuck with me. I've always been a neutral nail girlie, but Linda started showing me different styles and ideas that actually got me excited to branch out and try new things again. That's the kind of nail tech you want -- someone who not only does beautiful work, but inspires confidence and makes the experience feel fun and safe. Finding a new nail tech after years with the same person can honestly feel weirdly emotional lol, but I left feeling SO relieved and happy that I found her. Safe to say... I found my Bay Area nail girl

There are so many nail salons in this area, and I used to come here regularly 2-3 years ago. Since…read moremy usual manicurist in Burlingame is currently on vacation, I decided to give this place another try. Unfortunately, this visit reminded me exactly why I chose to find a new salon. I got a gel manicure and regular pedicure, but the quality of service was disappointing. The technician repeatedly bumped my freshly done nails into towels, then blamed me by saying, "Don't touch the towel!" Overall, the experience felt frustrating and unprofessional. With so many better options nearby, I won't be returning.

This place is consistently wonderful. So professional, calm and has luxury level quality. I have…read morehad great pedicures from Ha and Celine. I highly recommend them. It's a rare calm gem of a place without the drama or gossip of some places I've unfortunately encountered in the past. Prices are a little bit higher than I am used to compared to South Bay but I always regret when I gamble and stray to another subpar nail salon on the peninsula to try to save money. Good nail color selection (could use a slight update to the trendier pearl colors but very big selection). Love their massage chairs too. Glad they have an easy option available to tip via Venmo for each employee. They've always accommodated my short notice phone calls to essentially do a walk in. Perfect spot for a date with a friend!

Very disappointed with my gel manicure experience here. Within the first day, there was significant…read morepooling and bubbling, and the color/tone looked uneven. During the manicure, the nail tech was also pulling aggressively on my cuticles -- I yelped in pain multiple times. The photos are from day 3. After a shower, multiple nails were already peeling off, and you can also see cuts around my cuticles from the manicure itself. Now it has only been about 10 days, and 5 out of 10 nails have completely peeled off. Some minor chipping over time would be understandable, but gel polish should not be fully lifting and falling off this quickly. I've had many gel manicures before and have never experienced this level of peeling or damage in such a short time. Given the quality issues and the discomfort during the service, I'm very frustrated with the experience and would appreciate a refund or resolution from the salon.

JJ Nails is my go-to spot for gel manis & pedis!…read more Compared to other salons in the area, JJ provides excellent service for a reasonable price. The manis & pedis come with a complimentary paraffin wax treatment that other places tend to charge for. My gel pedis can last up to 2 months which is great for summer sandal times. For manis, I usually pop in to get them done before a special event and it's pretty easy to call and get a last minute appointment. They have a large selection of colors to choose from. Note that this is in DTSM so parking is a little hard. I recommend parking at Central Garage. Payment can be done via Venmo & Zelle along with other traditional transaction processes. Looking forward to coming back for a little pamper session.

ATMOSPHERE: Clean nail salon with manicure and pedicure offerings (massage chairs too). Would…read morerecommend calling to make an appointment as they can get busy. SERVICE: Jo Jo is friendly and pays attention to detail. A regular manicure is $35 and takes about 25 min. A gel manicure is $40 (+$5 for French tip) and takes about 35 min. Unfortunately my gel nails didn't last as long as I had hoped because I'm not super careful with nails, but for $45, it was worth it.

Amazing nails and facial beauty needs service! I've been a client of Noa's for 10 years now. I've…read moretried other salons, and nothing compares. My nails look amazing! I also get my facial beauty needs with Noa as well. Expert in the beauty field!

Noa is absolutely incredible! I've been seeing her for nails and eyebrow waxing in San Mateo for a…read morewhile now (2 almost 3 years), and I can honestly say she's the best. Her nail work lasts longer than anyone else's - I usually go every 3 weeks (sometimes 4!), and my nails still look perfect (I only change them because I get bored with the color!). I've done acrylics, gel, dip, and I don't even know what else with her, and she always knows what's best for the health of my nails. Thanks to her, my natural nails are healthier than they've ever been. She's also amazing at nail art and design - super detailed, perfect shaping, and she always has fun new ideas to try. On top of that, her eyebrow waxing is so clean and natural. Noa recently opened her own business and is renting a spot at Sarah's nail Salon in downtown San Mateo. She's professional, talented, and incredibly sweet - I genuinely love my time with her. If you're looking for gel nails, dip powder nails, acrylics, pedicures, or eyebrow waxing in San Mateo, you won't find anyone better than Noa. Highly recommend booking with her!

Best quality and outstanding specialists who are truly attentive to every detail! Highly…read morerecommended.

Update: My nails did not last a full 3 weeks. Within a week the chrome began to peel and at a week…read moreand a half one of my nails was lifting, which they normally don't. But I do have oily nails and have to ensure my techs know my nails like to lift. My tech is newer and still learning so there's lots of grace especially with the reasonable cost! I did decide to go back anyway and am 1.5 weeks into my newest manicure and I'm very happy as no lifting or peeling has occurred. I've had LOTS of compliments on my cat eye manicure including strangers and my nails are looking great. I brought up how my last set was lifting and found that my tech heard my concerns and gave my nail bed extra texture and even fixed some broken nails as well. Very happy with my service and I'm excited to have found a great tech in Natalia.

amazing! got a pedicure here speedy but good precision, I have been looking for a new nail place…read moresince moving and I definitely found the one! Thank you and I will be returning

I had a great experience with Lan today. She was able to help me with exactly what I wanted (a gel…read morex set with ombré color) with short notice. The price was fitting for the high end work she did for me. I appreciated that she gave me a recommendation to try something new next time, so I'll be looking forward to returning soon

Amazing Russian Manicure that my cuticles so clean. Julia did my nail, very detailed and neat. The…read morequality is good . Highly recommend

The ladies working at Vale nails are amazing…read more I've had gel-x nails done twice by Karolina. She's precise and pays great attention to the details.