There's a reason this place is voted best in the Bay. You can certainly pay less somewhere else, but you won't get the quality of service and attention that you do here. Thank you Alice for the lovely nails! read more

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This place is heaven! Alice runs this shop very professionally and punctually, which I appreciate. It is cash only so do come prepared. They offer the absolute best manicures and pedicures and all of the technicians are skilled and wonderfully kind. It is popular, so it is busy, yet I never feel rushed. I am always very relaxed after an appointment. I cannot recommend the Happy Feet treatment (currently $80) highly enough! read more

Nancy is the best she is awesome and the chairs they have the best customer service such great energy pleaade if you have a bad day come here there the best ever read more

This place is the best Nail Salon in Oakland! Alice is very knowledgeable about nail hygiene and I love it when she is honest and provides such tips. It provides comfort knowing that I am in the best of hands. I also love doing manicure with Ann. She is so precise and thorough that she goes on to re-polish a nail when she believes something is not right even when I don't say anything. (YUP!) And even when there IS something to say (which is quite rare), she has no complains about it and never gives you that "I am doing you a favor" irritated look. She is the sweetest gentle lady. About the salon itself: It is very clean and everyone wears masks. I rarely find ladies over here that gives out irritated looks, so kudos to Alice for driving a great customer service-driven nail salon than anywhere else! This nail salon is also a thousand times better than all the ones on Piedmont Ave. From the cleanliness and precision to the best customer service, I can't ask for a better nail salon, and therefore highly recommend checking this out at least once to experience it for yourself! Quick tips: I find them to be most accommodating on Weekends, but they get really busy and are almost always full. Weekdays are slower and recommended for better attention to details. So try to get in on Weekdays. read more

I researched this place and saw they were voted the best pedicure in the bay area. I came in to its modest location and did not expect the level of care and attention to detail they gave me. I love this place and I will come here for now on. The ladies at this salon clearly know what they are doing. Bring cash. read more

This salon doesn't smell like chemicals, staff is super friendly, and the quality of the work is super consistent. I don't live in the neighborhood but always make my way here because it's so so worth it! read more

UPDATE: my gel manicure chipped after less than 1 week -- unacceptable. Expensive, no effort in quality, and a not so great experience. First time customer and I will not be returning. The positive Yelp reviews were extremely misleading. read more

Natural Nails Plus - Chipped after less than 1 week - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

About a year ago I decided to seek out a new salon because of some issues with my previous regular spot. I found NNP and have not been anywhere else since! Alice (owner) runs a tight ship -- super clean, reliable, punctual appt times, email list for customers who want updates on holiday closures. Alice is very communicative, warm, and kind. When I walk in she knows me well, asks about my life and dog (and I can tell she has a relationship with all her regulars). I love how she operates her business because it is so consistent. Every single time I go, I get a stellar gel manicure that lasts 3 weeks+, and I am seen right at my appt time. I love that I can text for appt times (or call) too. Her nail techs are the sweetest and most detail oriented ladies. They don't miss a thing. They also care about nail health and won't clip cuticles too far or work on infected fingers which is really important. And if you have an issue with your gel you can go back within the first week for a fix. Really phenomenal nail salon and I tell everyone I know to go here. Do keep in mind that they are closed Sunday and Monday and holidays (hooray work life balance for the staff). Oh and no gel on pedicures, regular polish only (for health). Thank you Alice, Nancy, Ann, and all the ladies who work there!! You are always a highlight of my weekend :) read more

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First time coming here today and I loved it! Everyone was very sweet and Rose who did my nails was excellent it seems like everyone who was in today was a returning customer and hearing those conversations with the staff was really warming to me. I never write reviews, but felt like they more than deserved it. Will definitely be coming back read more

simply the best place in Oakland to get a mani or pedi. it may not be the cheapest but the ladies are well trained and friendly and Alice keeps everything spotless. The pedicures last for at least a month. This is the reason it gets voted as Oaklands best every year. read more

My review is based on a visit today, 9/15/2020. The following Covid-19 safety protocols are in place. Please note that there are no guarantees and each person must assess risk based on their own needs and experience. 1. Call to make an appointment. I was given an appointment the next day. In fact, I called Monday not realizing they aren't even opened but the phone was still answered and I got in Tuesday at my first time choice. Know what service you want before calling. 2. When you arrive, mask is required, your temp will be taken, you are required to wash your hands, and there is a consent form to read, complete and sign. 3. Make payment (might be cash only? ask when you call. I always pay cash, especially for gratuity.) 4. You will be given a disposable glove to wear while you choose a color. 5. You will be led to the back for service outdoors under a spacious tent. There are some stairs, be aware. 6. Masks required by all. There is a clear plexiglass partition between yourself and the technician. It can be adjusted for mani or pedi but it is always blocking upper body and face. 7. This salon is already known for diligent hygiene, so no concerns there. There are no massage chairs or foot massage baths but the experience is still relaxing and the results are always impeccable here. I was thrilled to finally get a pedi after many months!! read more

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The entire staff is friendly, I always feel so relaxed after visiting and my pedicures last for weeks!

This place is my new go to for great nails! The Covid safety procedure make me feel so safe. The massage chairs plus the foot massages are amazing, and the quality of the work is impeccable. Everyone who works there is so kind! You should really check this place out. You won't regret it! read more

What a setup! They really worked hard to service their customers outdoors. The owner even made some custom items for safety and the pedi station. The staff is also very friendly. They have fans and canopies to keep you cool on hotter days. My pedi and gel mani were great. Prices are more expensive then usual but they had to do a ton of work to setup outside plus they've been closed for months. So everyone should just roll with it. Will be back! read more

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I am very pleasantly surprised . Rose did my manicure perfectly and the lady that did the pedicure was also wonderful (didn't catch her name). I am extremely picky when it comes to my nails and have been going to the same person in SF for 15 years . Great Job !! read more

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Mani pedi service. The best I've ever had in my whole life. Very thorough and professional.

I have been coming here for about 8 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. It's a beautiful and immaculate salon and Alice the owner takes excellent care of all of her clients. The best! read more

I will first start with saying that the salon allows appointments and ensure that they are ready for clients when scheduled and this is a plus. They also allow walk ins, which I did, and did not have to wait for service. However, after I am seated and soaking my feet for a pedicure, I'm informed that it's $7 to remove gel placed by other salons. First issue - this is not listed on the price menu nor on the website. Secondly, I should have been informed of the price before services began as they looked at my nails before I was seated. Also, $7 is costly for such service. After the manager confirmed that this price is not listed or displayed in the shop she decided not to charge me. Picture of gel manicure - you can see my nail bed through the color. I asked for another coat of polish and was responded with more coats will make the polish look cheap. I disagree as seeing my nail bed is cheap read more

Natural Nails Plus - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Great customer service and excellent job with my nails! My gel manicure almost lasted three whole weeks!

I am surprised in a way this place has such good reviews. I have been here twice, first time with my sister, very pleasant experience. The owner (?) was very personable and friendly! Expensive, but I felt with and they did a really good job!! Second time, I made an appointment in advance and was running 5-10 min late. I was called within this time period answered the phone, no hello, only yelling, " why didn't you call to cancel?!?" I said I'll be there in 2 minutes and we hung up. Felt ok, unprofessional but she's probably stressed. Then.... I arrive, walk in, no one greeted me, just told to wash hands. In Knew where their nail polish was so figured out what color I wanted... then as the wmn did the pedicure, she did a fine job except yelling at me that I can't have something extra added on lol. after was told to "wait 10 minutes" and after that time, she came to where I was sitting, put my sandals on and was told "$40" as I went to the front counter to pay, I see there was a woman who was seated on the pedicure chair when I entered, still sitting there waiting for her nails to dry and then was moved to sit outside as she waited. Why was I treated differently? All in all I felt rushed, treated only as a person they will do the minimal for and receive payment. A number. And very rude!! Give them the benefit of the doubt they were very busy and overwhelmed but still no one should be treated this way. No tip and will not be returning. read more

There is a reason why Natural Nails Plus is #1 in Oakland! The salon is clean, comfortable, and has lots of natural light. I have received nail care there a number number of times and have always and walked out with beautiful, healthy nails. All of the technicians are very skilled and careful in their work. I get beauty services at numerous salons, and this one is tops in service & quality of care. Nancy, the owner, is diligent and very hands-on. She makes sure that everyone who walks into her salon has a very good and positive experience. Her employees all seem to be very happy and there is a very sweet atmosphere. Also, the tea is delicious! read more

Going here for a year and have never had a bad experience. They are all nice and do a fantastic job. Also, they provide wonderful mint lemon water that I look forward to drinking. read more

Alice did such an amazing job!!! I showed her my nail inspo and she was so helpful in picking out the perfect colors and gel formulations. It was exactly what I wanted for my vacation nails! Love this place and so worth the money :) read more

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Best pedicure and amazing staff. First time there and they made me feel like a regular!!

In Short: Everyone has their own favorite nail spot and this is mine. Friendly service, reasonable prices, flexible scheduling. How can you go wrong? Longer Version: I found this place by accident early last year. I needed a pedicure ASAP and this place happened to be the closest place to my apartment. I called them up, they got me right in (just 20 minutes after my call), and gave me a fantastic pedicure. I was happy. However, it wasn't until I went to another friend's "nail spot" that I realized just how much I prefer Natural Nails Plus. That's when Natural Nails become my "nail spot." In the last year, I've come in here pretty consistently (about once every 4 - 6 weeks) and have always gotten great service. The ladies are friendly but also let you relax in peace if that's your style. I typically go for the regular pedicure (~$35) but, when I'm feelin' fancy, I treat myself to a mani-pedi (~$50). They prefer cash but have a credit card machine for an extra $1 fee. All-in-all: If you're looking for a nail spot to call your own, Natural Nails Plus has got your name on it. read more

It costs more than others in the same area, but the technicians do a great job. Very clean and friendly, but be punctual. I also liked the 1 week guarantee on the gel polish, so if it chips for any reason you can go back and they will fix it. My gel polish lasted 4 weeks. read more

This is such a long over due review.. I've been coming to Natural nails plus for a while now and they do such a great job! I love Lam and Alice! I usually get a classic pedicure and gel nails. I like that the shop is well ventilated, clean and cute! I love that they pay attention to detail and are GENTLE! They prefer cash only and parking can be an issue if it's the weekend since the area sometimes gets pretty busy. read more

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Love love love I am super picky about having my nails done - the color lines must be clean and really close to the cuticle line without having the gel lift within a week or two. I've tried over a dozen salons the last 7 years in SF and I've only been able to find one place in SF that I love and I've finally found another place in Oakland. This salon is CLEAN, professional, and just overall lovely. It feels like a spa where everything is cleaned properly, there is cucumber water and the heated neck pillows are a nice touch along with the well kept massage chairs. I was pleasantly surprised by the service and the great craftsmanship- my white gel color stayed on for a full 3 weeks and even at 4 weeks, my regular pedicure is going strong! They are well worth the price here - love the commitment to service and quality too with the 1 week guarantee for any chips. read more

I got a shellac mani here and it lasted for weeks!!! Really well done. Everyone in the salon had masks on too. Will definitely be returning.

Another perfect gel mani and pedi. I keep coming back to natural nails, going on three years, because the cuticle and callous clean up is gentle but thorough on my very dry hands and feet, in addition to the polish. I like my nails very short and they are great at meeting requests even though I know very short I'd harder to polish. The gel is guaranteed for a full week, if I manage to chip it they are happy to touch up. Pro tips: rarely time for a walk-in so call ahead; and spring for the Delux pedi upgrade if you are not in a hurry the massage is awesome you will not regret it!! read more

Natural Nails Plus - Clearly marked color-match options for gel mani with matching pedi. - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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PROS: heated neck pillow, comfortable seats, CLEAN foot bowls with liners, they add a salts to spa water, complementary drink, scrub on legs, SANITIZED instruments, hot oil massage on legs for a few minutes on each leg (yes!!), great paint job, selection of colors, and friendly staff. CONS: price $27 for a basic pedi, cash only, almost all done by appointment (hard to walk-in) DON'T KNOW: foot pumice was news and disposed of? Overall - extremely satisfied. read more

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Natural nails plus is the best! They are clean, thorough, and really care about the service they provide. Alice is amazing and always tries to accommodate everyone. Tina gives an incredible gel manicure that can last 3 weeks sometimes! 10000% recommend read more

Clean, very hygienic nail salon. They are busy so they don't do lots of designs but they are also very careful with my nail beds. The spa pedicure is wonderful. There are 3 levels of spa pedicure. The highest one includes hot stone massage which feels incredible. read more

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This is a solid nail salon with competent techs. I have gotten several pedis here and they take you at your appointed time and do a careful pedi with a nice massage. I definitely recommend it! read more

I was in the area it decided to try a new place. My pedicure was chipped within the same week and was totally ruined by week 2. Also, a layer of my toenail chipped off :( A pedi from my regular salon lasts 3+ weeks--extremely disappointing and will definitely not be returning. +1 star for the bomb ass lemonade read more

Owner is all about the business. Called to make three pedi appointments. Had to give my CC to reserve for time. That I totally understand. Was running 10 min late so called to let them know. She said our deluxe pedi would be 45-min and any time we were late would count against the time. Goodness! Can we be a little more hospitable? The pedis were fine. Nothing to write home about. Then found out they only accept cash... omg how much more difficult can you get?? Won't be back... read more

Drove here today from Daly City because reviews stated this place does outdoor pedis. My mom, sister and I got here only to learn that they no longer do outdoor services. They were nice and parking is abundant on a busy street, but I want people to know that they no longer do outdoor manis or pedis. We ended up getting pedicures in SF. read more

I've been going to Natural Nails Plus pretty regularly for about a 18 months. They are the reason I was able to quit biting my nails! When I went in and explained that I was trying to stop biting them, Alice suggested a gel manicure. I've been getting them regularly ever since (often from Rose), and they've made such a difference! I've stopped biting my nails, and I feel so much more confident in myself because of it. FYI, they are cash only; there's an ATM across the street in the 7-11. read more

Here is the nitty gritty: 1. Peruse the spa menu booklet 2. Select your colors 3. Be pampered You might be wondering what is different about this salon. 1. It is quiet, in a good way. 2. No fumes from quick-dry sprays or acrylic nail applications 3. Nifty tea 4. Nice technicians who interact with you & ask your preferences rather than exclusively among themselves. Their services are enjoyable experiences rather than mere grooming tasks. My spidey senses tell me, though, that they will accomodate the less-than-social clients as well. read more

People do NOT know how to use Yelp. I'm dying at the review left by the lady who didn't even use NNP's services, and instead wrote a review for their parking ticket. ANYWAY. I came to NNP last week for my birthday, a much MUCH needed pampering present to myself. Originally I had gone to a smaller shop across the street, but they were completely booked. But! Then I saw NNP, and luckily I was able to be seen right then and there! And honestly, I'm glad it all worked out for me this way, finding NNP on a whim, because this place is 100,000 times nicer than the one I was originally gonna go to. AND I got a delicious complimentary lemonade! I got a gel mani and a spa pedicure. 1 week later and my nails are still looking so beautiful and my feet are nice and soft. I also really loved how friendly and personal the owner was to all the customers. It was my first time there, but talking to her made it feel as if I'd been a regular. And I will be! See you in another week or so! read more

Natural Nails Plus - My first ever gel mani. With an added layer of birthday sprinkles :p - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California