I made an appointment with Okkie for a mani/pedi. She was ready for me when I arrived. She did a very careful and meticulous job on my hands and nails. The gel mani and regualr pedi lasted well over 3 weeks with no chipping! Okkie was very gentle. I've been to other nail salons on Foster City and have had very negative experiences. Highly recommend Okkie for this service. Price was very reasonable too. read more

Both Susie and Okie give great haircuts and Okie does wonder job with Pedi's. Robert read more

Someone suggested that I come here. I asked if I can get a pedicure. The answer was no and they turned me away instead of explaining come back later or we don't have anybody available right now. Needless to say the people inside, we're not very friendly and definitely not customer oriented I do not recommend! read more

I'm currently living in the Plaza view apts, so it was easy to stop by below and get a regular manicure ($20 + tip)! They weren't busy when I came on a Sunday afternoon, so I did a walk-in but called in beforehand to check. When I came in they took my temperature and gave me some sanitizer. I'm really indecisive with colors so it was really nice when my manicurist let me choose a bunch (she even chose some) to let me test on my nails before deciding. I think I went through like 7-8 options! Their polish bottles look a bit old on the racks, but the one I chose was fine. I wouldn't say the hygiene is spectacular, but the manicure was great and I like how it turned out. She was fast and precise, and the top coat dried instantly. Overall a cute small business :) read more

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$40 for acrylic nail removal .................. that's insane. I understand it's tedious but $40..? I'm appalled but I guess that's what I get for the area I'm in read more

Do not recommend for hair trim. Went for simple hair trim, straightforward 1.5-2inches. Instead, uneven layers added that I did not request - and had to cut my own hair at home to try to make both sides look the same. read more

It's my first experience getting a haircut in Foster City, and Vincent did an excellent job. I really like the hairstyle he created for me. I plan to book my next appointment with him. read more

My sister and I did a walk in on a Wednesday morning for a gel manicure and regular pedicure. Even though Oki only had one cancellation she made time for both of us! She was very helpful getting us the exact colors we wanted and matching when we weren't sure. We both felt she took her time to make sure our nails looked *perfect* and did a great job prepping the nails ahead of time so I feel certain they'll keep for a long time. Further, she let us know what to do in between appointments to keep them looking fresh! She was very kind and gave us her undivided attention, despite being the only nail technician there. She even went so far as to decline another walk in, because she wanted to focus/finish with us. 11/10 would recommend and will *definitely* be going back. read more

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Okki was the sweetest! I have never been to a salon where a nail tech had such a strong attention to detail. She reminded me to make sure it was to my liking per step and gave me advice for long term care. I moved to this side of the bay 3 years ago and think I finally found someone close by I'd be happy to go back to for a mani/pedi. read more

Umm the price wasn't made transparent to me (also because I didn't ask clearly) . I was charged $75 for women's hair cut.

I've been here twice and Okie always does an amazing job. My gel mani lasts for 3+ weeks. She's very thorough and doesn't rush like other busier salons. I also really like the little machine she uses to take off the gel. It's less harsh on my nails. I recommend calling to make an appt since it's only her. Totally recommend! read more

The Owner, Suzi, has a wonderful personality. I always feel like I'm a 'special customer' whenever I call and arrive at the Shop. She is an excellent Hair Stylist. She works wonders with my hair - trimming, styling, color, and perms. I have watched her work with a Client with thinning hair and the person walked out of the Salon looking like she had a full head of hair. She personalizes every individual's needs and treats everyone with respect. She talks with every Client who walks in - always with a cheerful "Hello" and asks about the person. read more

Very nice nail salon. They do your cuticles smoothly and slowly without any cuts like other salons.

The quality of Okki's work is excellent! She is very attention to detail and very efficient as well. I'd always come back to this nail salon for my nails. Highly recommend. read more

I've gone here many times over the years and will always keep coming back! This is a neighborhood staple for me here in Foster City. These ladies have seen me through hair styling big updos for when I went to prom years ago to haircuts that have sustained me all these years. Oki is wonderful, great haircuts and great company. Highly recommend!! :) read more

Okki did such an incredible and crafty job with my finger and toe nails. I am so grateful. Bonus blue and I'm so happy to have gotten a perfectly safe service done. read more

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Foster city has a few nail salons but my nails kept breaking and getting weaker. I wanted a change and decided to try Okki. I was pleasantly surprised, salon was nice and clean, Okki is very flexible with times and works late to accommodate your schedule. She is very patient and ensures that she does a good job and not in a rush to push you out to take the next person. Her Gel manis last 3+ weeks for me and better yet my nails don't crack or break. I keep going here regularly and would recommend others to explore this little gem. read more

Okie is amazing!!!! So sweet and knowledgeable and helpful! It actually bothered her that I didn't know how to properly take care of my nails. Don't judge me, but she really cared about me and wanted to educate me on how to take care of my nails. She loves me and I love her and she's so sweet. Definitely will have her take care of me again! read more

Update-need to share this although it's a late update and I wanted to change my rating to 3 stars. The next hours my toes felt itchy and burning. I'm not sure if it was from the tools used or an allergic reaction from scrub or oil? And FYI I paid $50 compared to a $35 gel pedi I got later on without any issues after. Therefore I wanted to change my star rating. read more

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Went in today for a walk in pedicure. My nail technician took her time and was incredibly gentle. The staff was friendly and made me feel comfortable the whole time. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Oki was very detail oriented and did a pretty good job for my gel manicure. However, for some reasons there were a lot of flies in the shop. Like a LOT... So many that I felt uncomfortable just sitting there as typically it's a sign of hygiene issues. There was nothing dirty in the shop as far as I could see and I hate to jump to conclusions. But hopefully they could really look into this and check what's causing the flies problem read more

Vincent is a good hairdresser he does my hair real well and he has 2 boys and his wife Michelle is very nice also and they are real nice next door neighbors He drives me to the salon and we have a great talk about his family and about my boyfriend Steve!!! Joyce Ogami read more

Do not come here if you have acrylics!! I walked in asking if they had time for an acrylic fill and gel polish change. Sandy said she had time, before I sat in the chair I re-stayed I wanted an acrylic fill, after nodding in agreement she filed down all my polish and began to wrap my nails in foil. I explained a second time I wanted an acrylic fill and 2 other women had to come up to me and explain that she didn't know how to fill acrylics. My polish was already destroyed at that point and I didn't want to walk out with nasty nails on one hand, in hindsight I should've just left. After a while the nail techs told me I had healthy nails underneath my acrylics and offered to just remove it and go over with gel polish. (Disclaimer: I've never had acrylics removed before) but my nails were heavily scraped at, drilled at and abraised by the end of the ordeal. My nails were thin, weak and so unevenly textured when she was done. 2 days later my nails are breaking and are only being held together by the gel polish. NOT ONLY DID I NOT GET THE SERVICE I ASKED FOR BUT I PAID $50 TO GET MY "healthy" NAILS DESTROYED. I trusted them to give me the best advice about my nails and nail care...as we were talking I explained I had acrylics because my natural nails are weak and grow slowly...my nails are so weak right now i can't even consider getting a new set for at least 8 months. One star for being sterile and clean location. read more

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SF is my second home but I've grown up in the Peninsula and still live there. I love how it's close enough to SF & SJ, the weather, it's quiet, has a lot of good restaurants, & things to do, & not too much of a struggle for parking. But that's typically of the Peninsula as a whole. Foster City is wonderful but there's very few if any nail salons in the city. And that's where Salon Q comes into play. They are a new hair, nail and waxing salon housed in the retail space (next to Sandwich Monkey) of The Plaza Apartments. They are open for business but not fully 100% open, I guess you can say they're in a soft open. I usually do my own toes, but every once in awhile I'll have my eyebrow lady in San Mateo do them or get them done in the FiDI during lunch. Pre-tip my pedicure was $30. Vivian did a great job and was so sweet and appreciative of my support of the new business. My pedicure was a little on the short side from what I remembered from others (about 17-20 minutes), but still thorough. Her top coat also dried really fast so there was very minimal drying time. I've also met all the other women working here and they are very sweet as well. The salon is really nice and clean too. The next time you're in the area and need hair cutting/styling services, your nails done or a wax I suggest you stop by and see the friendly ladies at Salon Q. They are only accepting cash and checks until their credit card machine is up and running. read more

Came in on a Saturday afternoon. One worker, empty salon with one customer. My cousin and I were told there was no way she could do 2 manicures and pedicures, being as there were no other workers. Interesting. read more

I love this place! Okke is amazing. Quality gel Manis every time that don't screw up your nails because she knows how to properly remove your last set of gels. HIGHLY recommended! read more

Love this place. Service is great. My current manicure looks amazing. It is so convenient. They are always so accommodating. read more

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I live in the Plaza Apartments so it's reasonable to try the Salon a block away...Boy did I luck out...Susie is now doing my hair on a regular basis...Color, cut and styling...I'm getting fantastic mani/pedi there and Awesome waxing and facials...Give them a try...you won't be sorry.... read more

I got a shellac gel French manicure because Vivian suggested that it would look great on my hands. She didn't even charge me extra for it! It does looks great and she was very fast. Parking was easy on a Sunday afternoon. I would go back again. read more

Salon Q - Shellac gel French manicure - Hair Salons Near Me - Foster City, California

Really disappointed. Gel manicure took SO long--almost 90 minutes. Technician burned me w her machine while taking of polish, then didn't wait for polish to set even though I asked her if it needed more time. Gel polish should be hard and perfect and last two weeks, and instead it rubbed off within one hour on two fingers. Wouldn't go again. read more

Salon Q - Hair Salons Near Me - Foster City, California

I came here for a pedicure for the first time today and had a wonderful experience. I came in the morning so it was really quiet. I was able to relax and get my nails done. They charged $40 for a peddicure which I thought was reasonable. The place is close to where I live, so it's very convenient. I would definitely come back again! read more

I will post the photos from my phone in just a bit, but I was very satisfied with my visit here. This was quite possibly the best customer service I've ever gotten at a nail salon. The prices were average; not too expensive, but no insane deals either. The staff was friendly, down to earth, didn't do that weird look-at-you-while-talking-to-a-coworker-in-their-language thing. They engaged in conversation with me and not just silly small talk, but actually getting-to-know-you type topics. My manicure was quick, but looks great. Shellac pedicure is definitely on par. The massage for both the mani and the pedi were great. I had my eyebrows waxed... super quick and almost pain free. I had a facial before I left, and it was the highlight. Very professional in the sense, she would inform me of what she was about to do prior to doing it, she was an excellent cleanser and masseuse. My only complaint is the tackiness of the facial room... it's already small, but it basically doubles as a storage closet, too. I had to climb over boxes to get to the table. The table had stained, mismatched towels, which I know were clean, but it's the principle of presentation. She had the overhead light and her facial light on; I always prefer the overhead light to be off. read more

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Had a decent gel manicure experience. Would have given 3 stars for a few things, but round up to 4 for the following reasons: - made an appt for 10:15 for one gel mani and another person pedi. Brought my mom along to see if they could also give her a gel mani and they happily made it work. - as my mom was getting her gel, she soaked my gel polish so that it wouldn't add time overall - she was super thorough w my cuticles - probably best part of my manicure. - she asked me numerous times if the file job looked okay. - gave me a third coat of polish without question since I had a light color. This wasn't the most beautiful gel manicure I've gotten, and definitely not the most beautiful salon. Their gel colors are also completely mismarked and I almost gave 3 stars bc of this, but the service was excellent as per the notes above. read more

Went for a full set. Welcoming environment, glad to get my nails done after COVID. Cost was $75., plus tip was $90, quite steep. Designs aren't popular at this shop, extremely limited choices for design. read more

My gel manicure took over an hour and I didn't even have any polish to remove. A gel manicure should last a minimum of 2 weeks, but I had multiple chips within 24 hours. Very disappointed, will not be returning. read more

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If you are in the Foster City area try this place. You will find the owner is a total sweetheart! She takes her time and doesn't rush your manicure. I LOVED my conversation with her. She took me as her last customer on a Friday, she didn't rush and made sure I was satisfied every step. A genuine business owner that loves what she does. Thank you Okki ! read more

Okki does a wonderful job with my nails every time. She is dedicated to her craft and is always pleasant and accommodating. This is the only nail salon I go to. I can expect good color selection, careful and gentle precision, a great foot massage, and an awesome pedicure that lasts! read more

Excellent service went im for pedi. Very gentle an honest very knowledgeable. Went in for hang nails she was awesome did a great job. I highly recommend this salon very fair price. read more

Looking for a new nail salon closer to my house. I was able to get a same day appointment, my cosmetologist was super nice and did a decent job on my nails (there are a few spots she missed, but no big deal). Acrylic fills, new shape and new polish for $35 :) Photo is before and after. read more

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This place is absolutely wonderful. I came in with a very difficult request for my gel nails. The nice lady went through the trouble of practicing the design before she did it on me just because she wanted it to be perfect. She even went the extra mile to clean up my broken nail and make it look just as great as the others. Would 10/10 recommend. There are very talented and kind people here. read more