Thank you to my fellow yelpers! This is my new favorite nail salon. My friend and I decided to spend an afternoon in Sausalito. The plan included dinner and a pedicure and some browsing. I looked up the salons listed on yelp and decided to try Michelle. We couldn't have been more thrilled with our experience! On the outside and inside this looks like a typical nail and hair salon. But just wait until you sit down. Pedicure was $25 (typical price) the massage with hot stones, the exfoliating scrub and the attention to detail of the work was over the top great. We also were allowed to hang out in the massage chairs until our polish dried. There was no 'nail salon' odor at all. The people there are so nice and friendly! Just an overall wonderful experience that set the tone for the rest of our evening. We will definitely be back! read more

The owner, Ming, gives me a great haircut for a reasonable price - after years of super high-priced salons in NYC and SF that would charge me an arm and a leg for my long, layered hairdo and a blow-out, I was skeptical, but very pleasantly surprised and haven't looked back since. Plus, the manicure/pedicure is high quality and they now carry the gel nail system. I haven't checked out the pricier options on Caledonia, but for me, there's no need! Make an appointment, or be prepared to come back in an hour if you decide to walk-in. read more

Very nice people,comfy massage chair, and inexpensive pedicure ($23) so I'm happy. Wide range of OPI polishes. They really prefer cash or check, but can take credit card if necessary. A bit outside the main downtown of Sausalito, but definitely walkable from any of the public parking lots. On a Friday afternoon, I was able to walk-in without an appointment. My pedicurist was really sweet and personal without being too chatty and even gave me a longer leg scrub/massage because I didn't have her cut my cuticles. read more

Thank you Ming for a great haircut! She was very thorough and attentive to detail. My hair turned out great and was very reasonable! I added on a pedicure as well, and the hot stone massage was a lovely touch. I recommend! read more

Super friendly. One of the best mani/pedis I've had in a long time. Massage chairs are wonderful. After a long day of walking, it was the best!!! Worth the indulgence. read more

Michelle Salon is a great deal! Even though it's a small salon in an older building on a side street in Sausalito, the salon is worth finding. I have been coming here since 2005, and I finally had to insist that Ming raise the price for my haircuts! She was still charging me the original (and exceedingly reasonable) price she set 6 years ago. Also, Ming has cut my hair in a variety of styles over the years and every one of them was stylish, comfortable, easy to care for and complimentary to the shape of my face. As other posters have mentioned, it's not as fancy as some in the city, but it definitely isn't as pricey either. Not only can you get a great manicure, pedicure and haircut for a fraction of what you might pay elsewhere (even right here on Caladonis Street), Ming will do all she can to fit you into the schedule even as a walk-in client. Also, you do get shoulder, arm and calf massages with the manicures and pedicures that, coupled with their massage chairs are fabulously relaxing and refreshing. I would recommend advising the technician on your preference about the firmness of the massage, though, since they tend toward the deep tissue style. read more

I had the BEST experience at Michelle Salon. I just recently moved to Sausalito, and I was looking for a new place to go. I usually go to Fingers and Toes with my sister, but today we opted for a change. A gel manicure and regular pedicure cost $50! It came with a massage chair, hot rocks, exfoliating scrub, and a hand/food/leg/shoulder massage! They were so nice and we had a great conversation. I tried to give them each a $20 tip but they wouldn't take it! They are so humble. I swear to god they don't charge enough for their good service. I'm definitely going back! read more

New Look Nails - Gel manicure and regular pedicure for $50, plus hot rocks, exfoliating scrub, hot towel, and full massage. Great service! - Nail Salons Near Me - Sausalito, California

I've been coming to Michelle Salon for years for pedicures. I love the down-to-earth vibe, Ming and the girls who run it. They work tirelessly and are always cheerful and have great senses of humor. It's a great place to see neighbors and the community, too. Yesterday I got a hair trim from Ming and she did such a great job that I'll be back. Best of all, I can walk! They even take Venmo. What more do you need? read more

Great haircut with terrific customer service. No questions asked when needing a tweak of the colour (highlights) I had tried; the owner gladly redid it. Thank you. read more

Our stylist treated all of us with such kindness and care. and with a good price, too. My brother has autism, and she made sure to care for him, check in on him, accommodate him with what he needed. Highly recommend this salon, for anyone walking around Sausalito, CA. :) Our hair turned out beautiful and shiny! read more

they have the best customer service the lady was too nice to come and pick me up from the middle of the street cause it was raining they did the best foot massage for me i will definitely come back ! read more

What a fantastic gem this place is!!!! I was visiting Sausalito for my 5 year anniversary and had not had time to get my hair and nails done before our trip. Michelle's Salon was able to get me in same day for full hair color, mani/pedi and brow/lip wax. The service was awesome (I was even offered some lemon and honey water for a cold I was getting over) and by far the best massage chairs I've ever sat in for a pedicure. The extra neck/back massage was very good and helped my muscle aches. The leg and foot massage with the pedicure was a HOT STONE massage, so freaking amazing. Very efficient (started my hair while getting manicure, from new shed the dye while getting my pedicure) and very reasonably priced. I wish this place was closer to home!!!! read more

I've had 2 haircuts/highlights with Ming as well as a mani/pedi while my color was setting & I've been quite pleased with the results - Ming is great and takes last-minute appointments...her prices are also really reasonable. read more

If you like massages with your pedicure, I would go to Michelle's. Hot stones, leg massage and warm towels are all part of the pedicure and it's wonderful. They have great chairs and a nice staff. I would definitely recommend to a friend. read more

My sister and I always include a stop at this salon on our weekend jaunts to Sausalito. Even making last minute day-of appointments, I've never felt rushed. The estheticians are thorough and have always done an excellent job on our pedicures. I would definitely recommend this salon! read more

I just found this place today! On my break from work, I decide to stop somewhere for a quick polish change. I ended up getting a gel manicure ($30), and was sooo glad I did! I came in around 1:30, didn't have to wait, and it was super fast. It was a great vibe with all the girls hanging out and chatting. Cam, my manicurist, was amazing! She gave me a shoulder massage while the base and top coats set, and gave me the best hand/arm massage ever! I left feeling awesome and well taken care of. My nails look great and I've already gotten compliments! read more

One of Marin's best kept secrets. Mani/Pedi in massage chair, a wide variety of colors and designs. They are efficient and extremely flexible with accepting walk in's and short term appointments. Ming is a genious with hair cut and color. She stays current, has wonderful suggestions and is a perfectionist. And, forgive me as I hope this does not change, her pricing is amazing. Anyone with half her talent is charging double. They really do a great job, want to please and take pride in their work. One can easily make an afternoon of Yoga, lunch and visit to to Michelle Salon, or, if in a hurry for a date, an interview or just want to feel great again....visit Ming. And bring a check or cash, as that is best. read more

Do not get GEL Nails here. I wanted french gel nails and they ruined the white painted tips. I think due to the fan that was part of the blue light system that seals the polish. The painted tips were rippled and bubbly. It looked really bad. They made me pay for the manicure part even though they ruined the nails. I would not go back. read more

We were referred here by the Inn Above Tide because they had no nail or spa facilities & referred Michelle's as a good place to get a mani/pedi. Well - its not much to look at from the outside & once you enter... diestn leave much of a favorable impression either! While they have good chairs, the environment is cold & unwelcoming. One of the technicians who was doing my pedi actually stabbed my cuticle & made me yelp out on unconscious pain. My gf asked if I was all right & I instinctively said YES OF COURSE :D. At least she didn't cause me to bleed. The nice thing was that after getting our mani/pedi & slipping on our asphalts in the streets & again back at the hotel we went back to have the paint jobs redone & they redid it for free. That was nice. but will I ever go again... probably not.... There was another technician who was trying to bleach another woman's hair & the client was not happy with the results at all. The technician tried to talk to talk the woman into it but the woman wasnt having it at all. read more

One of my best salon experiences for sure! Ming and Yen took great care of my mom and I on Mother's Day. Great massages, great personal service. The pedicures were perfect. I had wanted a fill, but the woman who does them wasn't in today so just make sure you ask before coming if you need one. But really, an amazing place. I was finished before my mom since she got a manicure as well. I was leaning back in one of the massage chairs and Ming even brought out a blanket and put it over me, so sweet! If I am ever out this way again, I will definitely be stopping in here! read more

My spouse and I have been coming here for our monthly haircuts for three years now, since we moved to Sausalito. Ming is the best....she gives us exactly the cut we want, at a reasonable price, and she is hilarious (but not in a loud, intrusive way, just in her own inimical humorous way). I always look forward to seeing her, and am glad she's a part of our lives here. read more

Everyone here was soo nice!! Thank you Michelle salon for saving me from post playa feet;)

We would recommend Michelle's salon. My husband was very happy with his haircut. The girls were very friendly and very nice.

This hair/nail salon is as good as it gets. Not only is the staff amazing with their skill set in working with your nails, they are also kind and generous when it comes to taking care of you. Michelle's has a good price for about everything they serve there and nothing can beat that. Ming is one of the most funniest person you will ever meet (just talk to her and you'll see how hilarious and how she can brighten you day up) Ming also gives the best hair care you can find for a lower price. Michelle's is a place where you feel no rush, a place where you walk in and feel at ease immediately. This place is a hidden gem and I hope more people will discover this fine place because it is absolutely WONDERFUL. Go check it out. read more

My mistake to go to this place for hair straightening treatment. The salon owner, Ming, is careless, lacks knowledge and training of these products and should absolutely not be allowed to go anywhere near people's hair with any chemical products. She has completely damaged my hair to the point that nothing is helping and I simply have to wait for new hair to grow. She doesn't take any accountability whatsoever for anything. She tells me that strong hair will stay and weak hair falls out, as it I am exaggerating and nothing has happened. I have 1/2 the volume of hair I had before this treatment. I am afraid to comb my hair, because every time I do, more hair breaks or falls. Don't trust Ming with any chemical processes for your hair, whether is highlight, chemical straightening, perms..... read more

I've been going to Michelle's Salon for nearly 15 years. The owner, Ming, can do anything, beautifully; cutting, hi-lights, low-lights, anything! My husband also goes there because she gives him the best haircuts. The women who work for her give great manicures and pedicures. You often don't even need to make an appointment. It's not fancy from the outside, but it is a great salon. Try it. read more

This is the "Trader Joes" of salons meaning you get quality for a good price. Yeah Ming! She is a hands-on owner and is there to make sure you get taken care of. read more

I've had pedicures in Paris, Prague, and New York City, but never experienced the elegance of Michelle's new dream chairs! I just love coming here for everything from nail care and hair cuts to root touch ups. Ming wields a magic pair of scissors and I swear her styling has cut five years off my age! A wonderful authentic neighborhood business, a fabulous staff, a salon with a heart. read more

I had a nice experience at Michelle's Salon. I was going to get a mani/pedi, but after seeing that it was $35, I only got a pedicure. The pedicure was excellent and she spent a lot of time on my feet, the massage portion, cuticle -well worth the $23 (probably the combination would have been well worth it, but I'm from the city and mani/pedi's are only $20 there). I also got a bikini and brow wax. Both were painless and meticulous. I would go back for sure! read more

Michelle Salon is the best thing in Sausalito. Ming is super relaxed, loves to joke, and is an awesome stylist. Love the pedicures and the massage chairs. And inexpensive to boot! I LOVE this place. read more

if there were more stars to rate this salon i would rate it higher.amy did my moms feet after hikeing in point reyes and falling into an oil slick !! she is awesome! they looked like new feet thanks to amy! read more

This is a must- try salon. Prices are cheaper or comparative to anywhere in Marin County! Ming, the owner, and her staff - have a small, cozy salon- and they all pay attention to you getting a comforting, relaxing experience as you're getting your hair or nails or feet done. I've been going there weekly for over 14 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Massages while your hair or nails or feet are being taken care of - are incredible. No frills - just an awesome, affordable experience. If I could- I'd rate her much higher than 5 stars!!! read more

Never been more outraged. I WAS planning to go for a cut while my baby naps in the car (windows rolled down and nanny stays in the car). Couple staffs came out of the salon and was talking loudly next to the car. I asked them if they would lower their voice because my baby is sleeping. One replied that it's a public place so they have the right to talk on the street and if it's too noisy I should roll up all the windows. WOW how come I didn't think of that? Leave a sleeping baby in a car with windows rolled up when it's 75 degrees outside. Seriously need to work on some common sense. read more

This place was a BIG disappointment. I was on vacation for the week and looking forward to some pampering and scheduled some services with the owner. When I arrived at the appointed time, she had a salon full of customers and claimed that she "forgot" about our appointment. I saw on my way out that she takes 'walk-ins' and deduced that she filled my appointment with other customers. Highly unprofessional! read more

A local favorite!! Nothing fancy, except an awesome mani/pedi and great prices. I won't go anywhere else.

When we first arrived in Sausalito I found Ming at Michelle Salon. Ming does a great job.The girl knows her styles. The manicures are fab. The pedicures are yummy. Not to mention the massages you get while you are simply chilling. Thanks Ming and staff. read more

I had a brazilian blowout straightening process on my hair and it came out amazing! Ming is fabulous and does an awesome job! Great haircuts too! read more

A great mani/pedi at a very good price. They were helpful and it was a great deal! I will definitely be back.

My husband and I have been going to Ming's for about a decade. Hubby gets more mani/pedi's than me, but I've had my share. The reviewer who described Ming's (or Michelle Salon, more appropriately) as the Trader Joe's of Hair Salons was absolutely dead on. I go to TJ's and Ross but on occasion I think I need to be more upscale and go to WF and Nordstrom's. I am always disappointed when I do. Same with Ming. Whenever I stray, I regret it. She gives a great cut, she will even color my hair with my own boxed color because she hates seeing the missed patches in the back from me doing my own. Ming has seen me through many job interviews, personal turmoil and success. I sometimes go for the full on mani/pedi/eyebrow wax/eyelash tint and full on style or sometimes I am feeling more indigenous and only want an inch trim. She accommodates my radically varying levels of stylishness graciously. read more