this is my fave emergency salon for everything from pedicure, manicure, and eyelash extensions. if I have a last minute event, this place is my go-to. service is always nice! read more

tldr: been to this salon before with good service, disappointed this time as I feel my nails were inappropriately damaged. I've never written a negative review before because I love supporting small businesses and know how hard it can be to keep things running. Also, a lot of the techs don't speak English and I know that can be hard as well. However, I do think this'll be beneficial for feedback for future reference because I think my nails were damaged beyond what was needed and it'll take at least a month to grow out :( I've come to this nail salon once before had decent service. This time I wanted to get builder gel nails removed that I had done at another studio. Because I've experienced nail lifting and skin irritation that's pretty painful with acetone soaking before, I called ahead and requested if it is possible I get my builder gel nails removed via just drill. I was told yes, it's possible. They were able to fit me in pretty quickly which was great! After I arrived, I requested them to trim my nails short and remove the polish. Minimal cuticle work necessary but I'd like a manicure with no additional polish needed, just nail strengthener. The lady who greeted me up front said of course, we can do that. However, the technician who was assigned to me did not know what I was asking for. I tried to explain again and was told ok. My service began and all was fine, but then shortly after the drilling started, my technician was replaced with another lady randomly, who I think was in rush despite no other clients I could see waiting at the time. This was the biggest issue -- unlike her prior colleague, she increased the power of the drill super high and started filing away extremely aggressively, and I truly believe she went too hard and either rotation speed was too high or she pressed too hard. I felt heat on my nails I don't think I should've felt, and the tips of at least half my fingernail have been left extremely, EXTREMELY thin. Even with two coats of nail strengthener. She got a bit upset at the three times I flinched I think. After service, I could barely put any pressure on my nails without them bending a little. I've currently already broken two and it's only been two days (one broke when I tried to itch my LEG?!) :(. If you look at my nails from the top you can see the tips are more pink and from the side, even a slight difference in density at the tips. I'm a bit worried of onycholysis as I work a lot with my hands and they're short, so breaking them is painful. I do note that there was a language barrier with second tech as well, so I had to ask at least three times to cut my nails short. That's totally fine. However, I think she got frustrated with me because she'd already begun filing and shaping one nail before she finally understood that I needed them cut. As much as I understand there might be a language barrier with ME, I do wish her colleagues could've communicated what I was requesting to her if they had to hand me off. It's not that I didn't try to communicate either... I bring this up only because I noticed after that she immediately started working way faster and more aggressively and I believe skipped some parts of my service without saying anything. While she did remember to apply coats of nail strengthener, my service ended without any lotion, cuticle oil, or anything like that (and she'd used alcohol on my hands during the process which dried my fingers out) The reason I believe she might've skipped some steps without telling me is because her colleague asked her a question in Vietnamese after and came up to me and said it'd only be $25 for the service today instead of $50 for the manicure I'd wanted. I'm not super familiar with nail removals as I usually just let them grow out and cut them off, so perhaps it was on me to go back to the original studio I got my nails done at to get them removed. But this was my first time getting builder gel done which is tougher and I wanted to go about removal in the appropriate way. I did try to do my due diligence and call in advance to ask if it was possible and ultimately I wish I'd just been told to maybe go elsewhere more experienced with removals with a drill :( Edit: added a star because I had an okay experience w/ this salon in the past read more

Loved my experience here. They were quick and professional. Would recommend making an appt as they get busy very quickly!

SF Nail Spa is the absolute best. I live an hour away and it's the only nail salon I go to - that's how great it is! I've been going once a month for the past 4 years. Each month I get a pedicure and an eyebrow wax and once in a while I'll go through a gel nail phase and ger that done too. The quality is consistent, the place has a great vibe, and no matter who my nail tech is, I'm happy every time. I've been to a LOT of nail salons and SF Nail Spa is by far my favorite! It's a nice neighborhood and parking is usually easy but give yourself a little more time on a Saturday. read more

This is my favorite place for getting my nails done!! They have tons of cats eye options, glitter, chrome. Every seat is a comfy recliner, and the give an amazing hand massage after they finish your nails; it's so relaxing! They always offer water to drink and make sure you're comfortable. I'll def continue coming back here! read more

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The technician used an electric drill to remove my previous gel and severely over-filed my nails to the point of intense pain. It genuinely felt like she was drilling into my skin. The pain was excruciating -- I could feel it in fingers, and it was honestly one of the most painful experiences I've ever had. I told her that it hurt, but she completely dismissed my concerns and said it was "just a little pain". The cuticle work was equally rough and painful. and I have never experienced anything like this. She handled the tools as if she were working on a machine, not a person. It is extremely disturbing. add: I also noticed that another reviewer, Lily Z., described a nearly identical experience -- overly aggressive drilling, excessive heat, and nails being filed down to an extremely thin and painful state. After my service, my nails feel abnormally thin, weak, and painful, to the point where even light pressure causes discomfort and slight bending. This is not normal and is very concerning. The fact that multiple customers are reporting the same issue is extremely concerning. This goes beyond poor service -- it raises serious concerns about safety and proper training. The salon should take this seriously and investigate immediately. read more

Got my nails done today again with my favorite nail shop in the city. Holly always does my nails and she does a great job every time. I've been here over 5x now and the ladies here are always so nice and friendly. I usually get both a pedicure and manicure by SF Nail Spa! Also Tina (owner) is super sweet and always welcoming when I'm there. Can't recommend them enough! read more

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Tina did a great job. she's very patient, cares a lot about her customers and is a very sweet person in general.

This was the best gel French manicure I have ever received and really friendly staff. It was $50. I booked it last minute on a Friday and I was glad I was able to get in. They also do great pedicures. Coco was the gal that did mine. Meyer parking available out front read more

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Saw cat eye effect with gems on yelp and wanted the same! Coco blinged out my nails!! The sparkles look like 3D gems and I'm so happy looking/seeing my nails read more

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Realistically 2.5 but I rounded down. I just felt like we were rushed the entire time. From sitting down, picking our colors to leaving. I will say my technician was super sweet but my mom's technician was rude. My mom accidentally dropped the gel nail color and jacket in the food bath and the technician had such a mean demeanor. But there was literally no space to put any of your stuff. She also constantly rolled her eyes when speaking to my mom. She also took the gel color basket from her cause she couldn't decide on a color fast enough. This was far from a relaxing experience. The chairs are also just normal chairs and not massage chairs, and they only give you like. 2 minute massage after your pedicure is done. Would I come back? Ehh probably not. Nothing stood out about this place and the service for my mom was not it. If you want a relaxing, nice experience, don't come here. My toes look nice though! read more

This place is in between a 3 and a 4 for me. For gel mani and regular pedi I would rate this place a 4. The staff is fairly fast and does a good job with gel mani. I've been going to SF Nails for years. I do get scared of getting nicked when they are trimming my cuticles. I feel that most of the staff are pretty rough with the scraping and cutting. I can't relax during this part of the process. I have been cut a few times. For regular manis I may have to rate this place a 2 or 3. Here's why: 1. My cuticles get cut and scraped and then the technician doesn't even wipe my hands before she slathers lotion on me and starts massaging. I was a bit grossed out having pieces of my skin rubbed all over me. Yes I know it's my own skin but still. 2. Three coats of polish was put on but nothing was put on to help it dry. Even after 4 hours my nails were still sticky. $30 later I have matte/dull looking polish. 3. Not sure what kind of top coat was used but it made my nail sticky and gritty even to the next day. I will stick to gel manis at this place unfortunately. read more

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Clean environment and nice employees. Good service. Would recommend this place. Enjoy.

Amazing service and quality! I had some unexpected free time and decided to try my luck with walk in. The lovely women at SF Nail Spa were able to accommodate me. Coco did a beautiful job with my black and cream nails! I will be back! read more

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started going here for maintenance pedicure with callous remover. It's close to home and was an ok pedi for when I didn't have time to go to spa. I went recently and was shocked that the coat was now $70. what? no notice. no signs. no mention of the increase when I called to make the appointment or when I arrived. this damn is not worth that price AT ALL. I literally had to tell the tech to add two coats of polish, and scrub a little more on my callouses.... then at checkout first thing she said whams you're giving tip in cash.... only English she said to me the whole pedicure. i will never go back. read more

Excellent work and service. My nails are very short and I asked for natural gel. Exactly like I wanted. Also got a brazilian and the lady was very nice and patient. Definitely coming back!!! read more

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Booked an appointment through yelp for next day appointment. Gel french manicure. Staff was very friendly and Tuyet who did my nail was very attentive and precise. I didn't feel rush and to top it off the hand massage was amazing. Would definitely come back again :) read more

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Love the SF Nail Spa. Quality is amazing, the vibes are just so calming and welcoming. People who work there feels like a whole family. Highly recommend! Special love for for the Owner and Koko read more

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My go to nail salon. I have been many times and my nails always turn out high quality and great service. It is a low key salon with friendly staff and comfortable space. read more

Just an honest opinion here. Called in early morning and got an appointment, Great. Towards the end there were people waiting and I definitely felt rushed. Nail tech was so rushed that she was finishing my nails standing up. Asked for glitter and it was unevenly spread. For the price, I expected better service. read more

Gel mani and Pedi with color. I loved the care they gave to my hands and nails. They are very professional and work meticulously. read more

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Got nails done on Sunday and it didn't go as planned originally. The polish was thick and ended up peeling in the corner. They reached out and made it right by offering to redo it. I appreciate the gesture and it shows a level of professionalism and pride in the work they produce. I returned Tuesday and they redid all 10 nails. In the end, they did not make me feel guilty or ask for me to change the yelp review which also is greatly appreciated. Before and after pics attached. Cost breakdown: $40 for gel $10 just to remove previous gel $10 ombré glitter read more

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Tina is the BEST! Love sf nail spa. Tuyet always does my gel manicures & does an amazing job. The ambiance is so peaceful too. It is a little pricey but I think it's worth it. read more

Yelp made it easy to make an appointment and the staff at SF Na Spa were very responsive. Within 5min I had a mani/pedi same day appointment. This was the BEST mani/pedi I've ever had. Thank you to both the women that worked on me. read more

This is so long overdue for an awesome review. But since I moved back to the City into my old neighborhood, the Sunset District a couple of years ago, I was so grateful for having found a place that does mani/pedi and lash extensions! The owner, Tina is always so friendly and helpful in picking out colors for the days I can't decide! All the ladies are all so good and talented! The hot towels and hand and feet massages are awesome. They are very accommodating and ask how you want your nails cut or filed and they are all very meticulous and fast too. My favorite is Hana for pedis and Coco for my manis! Special shout-outs to Sophia, Tiffany, and Tammy for making my lashes always look so fabulous too! I love coming here, I walk out feeling so girly pretty! read more

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Honestly, this was probably the worst experience I've had at a nail salon. I went in for a gel pedicure and they don't have regular foot tub chairs so when it was time for my feet to be lifted, I had to uncomfortably lift them onto a stool the nail tech was sitting on and then place my feet back on the ground to put under the light. The worst part is, the nail tech poked me in my toe, which ended up getting infected. This visit ended up costing me way more than it should've. read more

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Messaged them through Yelp to book an appointment and they responded super fast! Did Gel art manicure and regular pedicure. Tiffany did my mani and Hana did my padi. Excellent service from both! Reasonable pricing and plenty of parking too. Might be my new favorite spot in SF read more

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Unfortunately, I was very unimpressed with the regular manicure I got just a few weeks after my last experience here. The manicure was sloppy, particularly because there was no care in ensuring each layer of nail polish was even. As you can see in the photo, the last layer of polish was barely an afterthought and doesn't cover to the side of my nails, making it look very uneven and unprofessional. Eek. read more

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2 weeks prior to coming I got a set of acrylic overlays when I was out of town. Instead of staying on for at least 4 weeks, they quickly began to get bubbles underneath. I woke up with the acrylic separating on the top of the nail on my ring finger, pulling at the lower part of my nail bed causing so much pain. I live in Outer Parkside and was trying to find a nail salon to fix the painful nail fast, so I wandered in here. Although they do not do acrylics here, they knew how to remove the overlays. I was squirming from the pain in my poor little nail bed from it being ripped up from the bending acrylic, but they were very gentle with me and the nail tech took her time. They removed several extension nails, trimmed my nails down, gave them a cute square shape, and put on a fresh sturdy set of gel with the cutest little cloud designs. They closed at 7 pm, but kept working even though it took almost until 8. The owner was so sweet, and I noticed the techs all laugh with one another and grab supplies for each other. It just feels like a friendly place with people who get along and take care of one another. I woke up the next day with no pain in the nails. I'm happy with the lovely gel mani/pedi work that they did, making sure my cuticles were cleaned up before and after the polish. They also don't put just two coats on and call it a day- they put on an extra coat to make sure the nail color is opaque and bright. I feel so much better and I'm looking forward to my nails growing out again now that they have been fixed and protected. Thank you! read more

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Been coming here since 2018 for mani/pedi and the occasional eyelash extension when I'm feeling extra pretty. Between the heating pad, cucumber water for my feet and the relaxing environment, I can't find a more zen place to be than SF Nail Spa. Tina is very accommodating and always squeezes me in last minute. Love the variety of nail polish colors and how long a regular mani last! Definitely worth the price and experience! read more

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Quality is unmatched!! I came here before a girls trip and got this set done by a diff nail tech!! Nails strong without any chips!! ‍ read more

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I paid $70 for a regular mani/pedi and a 20% tip. Total came out to $84. Was it worth it? No, I don't think so. They did an OK job. The nail polish started chipping quickly within a few days and I didn't get gel. Other places charge less around $55 and they do an even better job. What really rubbed me the wrong way was one of the ladies was impatient on getting her tip. She didn't even work on my nails. She was probably one of the owners. I sent it through Venmo and she kept saying she didn't get it yet. Just be patient lady. I left the nail salon feeling frustrated from the experience. I wouldn't go back. read more

Long overdo, but well deserved. I've been going here for the last two years and I must say it's the best services I'd ever had. Whether it's nails, waxing, or lashes, this place does not disappoint. Tina, as well as the rest of the team has made this place a nice home for my self care days. She has been so prompt to schedule me my appointments, and set me up with the best lash artists in the past- tami, tiffany, candy, and sophia. Also, shoutouts to the ladies who work on my face wax, and my mani-pedis! Although, I don't go here as much as I like.. when I do go, you all make me feel so special. Thank you for everything! read more

Got an express manicure with gel removal at this spa on a whim here. Parking was fair with a mixture of street and meter parking. The layout of the spa was clean, organized, and more spacious than most nails spas in the sunset. The staff was friendly and accommodating as they were able to find time to see me last minute. However, would rate this nail salon a 3.5/5 just cause the nail tech seemed to rush the gel removal process, damaging my natural nails. On a positive note, the manicure lasted longer than I expected but there were a few missed spots with the last 2 coats. Wouldn't mind giving this spot another try next time though due to convenience! read more

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I have the worst luck with mani-pedis. I had people clip my skin so much that I need to replace my bandaid later on, I've had crooked nails, I've my nails cut so deep it hurts to pick thing up. I never asked for complicated nails either. I have been looked for the right place for decades. With that said, SF Nail is the first place where I've walked out ecstatic. ECSTATIC! At this point, I haven't had my nails done in two years. I had practically given up on pretty nails. However, this day, my friend asked me if I wanted to get my nails done. I was hesitant but I agreed, why rain on her parade. We talked about what to do with our nails and I showed her some basic nail pictures and she says, "Go big or go home." So I kept looking. I went with chrome and gold flakes. After getting our nails done, we went about our girl's day. I love my nails so much, but I didn't really like how bumpy the nails with the gold was. When I got home, I looked at my nails and my gold flakes were FLAKING OFF?! HELLO nail gods, give me a break! I thought maybe I should've just went with glitter instead of flakes. Glitter wouldn't have fell off. But anyhow, I contacted SF Nail and they welcomed me back to get them fixed. Apparently, it wasn't supposed to be bumpy. Well, as much as I loved my previous set, this redo was even better. I'm so in love with this combination. It's so adorable. I do wonder how it would look like with glitter, but now I'm so torn if I were to get this combination again. Anywho, I would definitely come back and recommend them to everybody. SF Nail is the place to go. These girls are so amazing and detailed. read more

Went for mani/pedi on Labor Day weekend. Easy in and out. Asked for clear polish for a wedding that same day. After washing my hands before the wedding, the clear polish on my right index finger flaked off. Usually I highly recommend this place. Now I will avoid going during holiday weekend where the quality seems to drop significantly. read more

I usually go to a large nail salon in Scottsdale Arizona where I live primarily. I am used to having spa pedicures with lots of extra accoutrements. I was a bit disappointed to see that there were no spa chairs when I arrived, however I was provided with a foot soak that had cucumber and mint. which was absolutely delightful. The owner was very careful to cater to me even though I was not a regular customer. I thought the work was excellent and the massage was quite thorough. I found the whole experience very relaxing. The owner even came and put a warm hot water bottle behind my back and that of my daughter to help us enjoy the experience more. She was treated very well. I would definitely come back here again despite not having spa chairs. read more

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This review is long overdue, but well deserved. I've been to just about every "best" nail salon in SF, only to be on the hunt for the next best one, so I was thrilled when SF Nails opened in my neighborhood! Tina is the owner, and is amazing at what she does. She takes the time to make a connection with her clients, and has a high standard for nails. It's also super convenient they offer waxing, and do just as amazing of a job at waxing as they do nails. Jen is my favorite manicurist - she knows how to paint super close to the cuticle to make my short nails look longer, and always does an immaculate job. I once had this polish that was technically clear, but had little shapes for the nail inside the polish, and she hand placed the shapes onto my nails - one by one. Hannah is my favorite pedicurist - she's super sweet, and always works on my ingrown nails without me having to ask. SF Nails is a true gem, and they have my business for as long as I'm in SF! read more

I have been here a number of times, I've spent time talking with the owner Tina who is the sweetest ever. She really cares a lot about her business and staff and clients and believe me, it shows. I typically get gel mani pedi's but I've also had regular polish and both were done wonderfully. I would totally say go the extra mile and pay the extra money and get a gel mani/pedi. It lasts long for most people. I'm a bit hard on my nails so I typically get them done every 10 days. I have had minor issues that were always corrected and has lead me to feel like a valued customer which is extremely important to me in the day and age. Many businesses lose money because they don't value what others spend. And I do spend my hard earned money here, so it's nice to feel and know it's appreciated and that I'm valued as a client. I've only had to wait once when there was a mix up on the salons end with an appt I had scheduled. I had started or with my nails super short and I'm at the point now with having them done regularly and with care, that they are a good length and look very nice. The nail techs are great about making sure I get exactly the care needed for my very sensitive needs. The waxing services are top notch. I would love to see them add Sugaring to the menu. For now I highly recommend their standard waxing. If you're sensitive just let Tami know and she will make sure to go slow with the process. I am eager to give their lash service a try and with my hundreds of questions, she has always been so helpful in letting me know exactly what I was needing info on and not ever being pushy about services. I highly recommend this nail spa and trust me when I say, this review is long overdue. read more

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Always accommodating! All the employees are great. I have never have had a bad one. I feel bad since I can't be loyal. They all do great job! Even though I only get the basic. The basic is to my standards and more. Believe it there are places out there that can't do it and also roll there eyes when you say that. Thank you SF Nail Spa. See you soon aka Sarah read more