Came here a few weeks ago as an after finals treat and sad to say I wasn't very impressed. The salon was over crowded and every time someone asked how long the wait would be or if they should come back later the lady just told them to pick a color and wait. I made an appointment for 4:30 and it was only until around 5:10 when I was actually seated. The people who came in without appointments were much worse off. I didn't feel rushed unlike other reviewers said but I did feel neglected once I paid and waited for my nails to dry. They didn't understand me when I asked if it was ok to leave and kind of ignored everyone sitting on the side. I ordered the deluxe pedicure because my feet were disgusting from not getting one in three years and it said that it came with callus removal which I greatly needed. All the technician did was a quick go over with a pumice sponge thing that removed nothing and my feet basically looked the same after I left. Pluses were the really awesome and long massage and the fact that it's been 3 weeks and my nails haven't chipped or peeled one bit after going to the beach almost every day. Not too sure if I'd come back though. read more

After a long day of work or class, it is time to pamper yourself with a relaxing mani/pedi from T & T Nail Salon. I have been going to T & T for three years now. With the excellent customer service, relaxing environment, and friendly attitude, I see no reason to go anywhere else. For each visit, they offer you a bottle of water and a dish filled with candy. Their chairs are luxurious and comfortable. They also give the most amazing massages during pedicures. Their massages last much longer than any salon I have ever been to, which is perfect after a difficult day. The wait can be long in the afternoon and they give priority to those who make an appointment, so I would suggest calling ahead of time. They also provide waxing services and just recently began to offer an acrylic option for nails. They give discounts for paying with cash. T & T is a great option for relaxing and treating yourself! read more

I've been coming here the last several years to do my nails/brows, and I've been pretty satisfied overall! The ladies that work here aren't the most personable (they like to talk to themselves in Viet), but they get the job done. Love the massages they do with each nail treatment, and the candies they give out are also super yum! Gel Nails (5/5): I have always been satisfied with the gel nails they do here! Stays on perfectly for ~2 weeks before it starts chipping off. Warm Lotion Mani/Pedi (3/5): If I want a mani/pedi, I opt for this choice since it's the cheapest but still a relaxing experience. Almost every time I leave the salon, however, I end up ruining one of my nails within the hour of leaving..I'm not sure if it's the nail polish they use or the drying time/technique but it's really easy to ruin the polish. This doesn't happen to me at other salons... Brows (5/5): They work really fast here which makes the experience a lot less painful! TIP: Bring cash. They charge $1 extra for card. read more

What's with all the haters on here? Jeez This place is so great. I don't know what people expect for a regular priced salon. If you expect 5-star service, you need to pay 5-star prices ladies.... They warm lotion spa pedicure is great. I have no complaints. They massage you longer and better than any salon I have ever been to and I've been to a lot! The women are nice and give you a mini water bottle and candy with your pedicure. They always are nice to me, and most importantly I can tell that they don't talk shit about me in Vietnamese, which is always nice. haha. They also have a good selection of colors, and the massage chairs actually work. My only qualm is with the location: it's next a medical marijuana shop with weird burly men standing guard outside. That's always a little offputting, but I just walk by quickly and mind my own p's and q's and its fine. read more

I found myself inadvertently moaning with pleasure as my hands and arms were deeply and expertly massaged with warm lotion. I play a lot of tennis and the muscles knot up. Now I know where to go to get BOTH a good massage as well as a perfect pedicure. The owners work their tails off and are so pleasant. As others mention, it is a VERY relaxing environment. Also, small thing, but it is nice to spend time in a space where the owners actually put some $$ and thought into the decor , keep the air fresh and don't skimp on the heat in winter! read more

I've been here a couple times for mani/pedi, and I have been pretty satisfied with the service. They have a good selection of nail polish, mostly OPI. They serve you candy and bottled water, and if you get a pedicure, you get to sit in their massage chairs (not the best ones I've been in, but still nice that they have them). There's a 5% discount if you pay cash, and only if your purchase is over $20... so my mani/pedi came out to $26.50 with the discount. The last time I came here, I was really disappointed because my toe nail polish got all messed up that same night. I had gotten my pedicure 5-6 hours before I put on a pair of close-toe shoes so I thought they would have been dry by then! But when I took my shoes off later, my big toes were terribly smudged! I don't know if she piled on the layers without letting them fully dry or if the polish was just super thick, but something definitely wasn't right. The lady who did my toes was also not very good at the massage-- rather than massaging my calves, she kept putting pressure on my shins, which was kind of uncomfortable. On the other hand, my fingernail polish has lasted well, without smudging or chipping for several days! Overall, okay service for the price, but not worth it if the polish never dries! read more

I was asking the brand that they use for eye lash extensions and the guy just hung up on me. It would be great to be able to communicate in any way. I'll accept smoke signals and pigeons. Just communicate! Sheesh!! read more

I went to get acrylics done and specified that I wanted a certain style and color accordingly. The technician was rude and wouldn't acknowledge half of my requests. On top of that, they got mad at me when I didn't like the design they put on my nails and told me off as a customer. I felt extremely frustrated and unheard - something no one should feel when they get their nails done. After all this, they still demanded full price and I walked away extremely unhappy. read more

I am so impressed by this salon. My old favorite was Joi Nail Spa but now it's been kicked to the curb by T&T Salon. The prices at T&T are better deals and the people are super nice! I remember some of the ladies at Joi having an attitude problem but here at T&T, everyone was nice and polite. I had a brazilian done at T&T by Tracy and she did such a thorough job. Brazilians are never a complete breeze but I quickly forgot about it when I had my mani/pedi done. They really go all out on their mani/pedis. The massages that come with it are to die for! I wish I brought more money with me because I wasn't able to give as generous a tip to the gentlemen who gave me the hand and foot massage. That guy was truly the best hand and feet masseuse I've ever had in my life. I was complete butter. My apologies to that gentlemen! I'll be more prepared next time. While your feet and hands are being pampered they give complimentary tea, fruit and candy. I went to T&T with a friend of mine who had reservations about getting mani/pedis. Apparently his last mani/pedi experience was years ago because the people who did his mani/pedis were rude. I'm so glad he and I gave T&T a chance. Not only were their services excellent, they truly went out of their way to help their customers enjoy blissful relaxation. I'll be back and I'm bringing more friends with me! read more

It's not the fanciest of places, but they give the best hand-jobs ever! By that I mean...well, I don't have a penis, I should start by saying that much. I go in every now and then for a mani/pedi and they give great foot/leg/hand/arm massages! $28 get's you a mani/pedi, which ain't half bad. They have a stamp program and if you get ten treatments (a mani/pedi counts as two) you get $10 off your next treatment. YAY! read more

Sad to write this review... T&T used to be my favorite place for a pedicure but they seem to have lost their edge recently. There are still good things: Bright, small, no salon smell, quiet, good color selection and decent pricing... but that's where it stops. I got the deluxe pedicure and almost every step was lacking. -The massage was done carelessly with thin cheap oil - My nails were hacked unevenly - The clay foot mask was only barely slapped onto part of my foot before the nail technician took another customer at the same time and spent 15 minutes on him leaving me waiting - Polish application is bumpy and all over the cuticles - Found large patches of foot mask still left the back of my heels after I left The only reason I'm giving three stars is that they've been great for years and I'm hopeful they might return to the previous quality of service. Cmon guys.. step it up again! read more

Having walked past this place everyday to class, I finally decided to check it out. I usually get my manicures at Anna Bella Nails on Shattuck, but was too lazy to travel that far so I figured I'd give T&T Salon a try. I got a gel french manicure and a regular pedicure with nail art. Both turned out very well and lasted for more than a month. I can tell that they put a lot of detail to their work because they asked me if they could redo some of my nails to make them more even. I definitely appreciated their extra effort. The salon looks pretty clean and they have some snacks! I'm definitely going back when my nails need some pampering :) read more

All the positive things everyone else mentioned, plus one more: The women who work here are so helpful they will ask if they can assist you in getting your wallet out of your purse at the end of a manicure, just to make sure you don't smudge your freshly polished pretties on car keys other sharp hazards. Now that's customer service. Make sure to bring cash for tips, although do they accept credit cards. Also note that they have new hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9:45am-7:30pm (closed Mondays). read more

Economic times have hit, and I needed a haircut....bad! So I whip out the gift certificate I received for my birthday (the one I was saving to splurge on a facial...oh well). When I called to make an appointment, I got to pick the time instead of being offered a couple of times. Apparently economic times have hit T&T too. Suffering from a hangover, i called and made the appointment later (suprize...not a problem). Finally got my hair cut. I went with just a regular cut, I am not sure if that comes with a wash, but it didn't for me. The haircut itself was fine, but after getting it blow dried I felt I belonged in the Midwest or something. My hair was suuuuuper flippy. The good news: -I wasn't charged the normal $5 for a blow dry (not sure why though) -Straightener saved the day and hair looked normal after -I was happy to not talk and get over my hangover in silence. The lady did not talk. The bad: -Way more layers than I had anticipated -No talking (both good and bad. Bad because if i was in a mood to talk I don't think it would have happened) -Flippy hair that scared me into thinking I did not like the cut I'll still go back. I have another certificate and nails to get did. read more

Came here with a few of my favorite girls before graduation for manipedis. I called a couple of days ahead to get an appointment for the four of us. When we showed up at 11am the place was already super hoppin'! I don't know if it's just because of that time of the year or if they're usually pretty popular. Either way we waited about 10 min before they could get to us (but we needed those 10 minutes to pick from their huge huge huge selection of nail colors!) They have tons of colors to choose from- all of them high quality OPI polishes. You get taken care of while you sit in a massage chair. You don't really have much of a chance to control the settings, though, if you're getting your nails did - but it's still nice. The staff was really friendly and made small talk while they worked on you). Massages were great - they spread this warm lotion on you that feels really really nice. The color that I chose ended up being really obnoxious looking after she put on the first coat and she was nice enough to help me mix a customized shade. Awesome! If you didn't go to the salon with flippety floppeties they'll provide you with funky disposable ones to wear while your nails dry. Mani and pedi comes out to 28. You can pay for that with a card but they prefer tips in cash! Make sure you remember the nice people who worked on you so you can tip them after they've moved on to someone else while your nails are drying! read more

Couldnt decide what color i wanted so they tried to make me get the ugliest colors they had, all three of the ladies there got an attitude and i could tell they were talking mess about me and laughing. Wont be back! read more

Update: Went there again and they did a great job. I might have caught them on the wrong foot that day. ___________ 1. visit: 5 stars 2. visit: 2 stars After my first vist I thought I found my place and the search came to an end. It was an excellent job, the gel manicure lasted and looked beautiful. I got pampered and everyone was very friendly. My second visit was unfortunately an almost sloppy job given that it was getting busy and people were waiting (when I came in I was the first and only person in the salon). The gel manicure peeled off after 2-3 days as they applied it over the cuticles. Owners do not understand that it is better to send people away than rushing through the customers who are there. You might lose a few immediate bucks but the ones who are in there will come back and fill your salon over time. I will most likely not come back. read more

This is such a LOVE/HATE business. Love the finished product, last pedi polish lasted a whole month without a chip. Gel mani lasts a good 2-3 weeks. Hate the customer service, hate, hate, hate. These ladies are rude and hardly ever listen to the customers wishes. (Short nails, specific color, etc). This is my go to place to get pampered for a quick hour. Walk-Ins are pretty easy but when I know I'm pressed for time I make an appointment. However, my last visit I made an appointment for 12:30, arrived at 12:20 and left at 1:50 ... I call BS. I guess next time, when I make the appointment I will specifically ask for 2 people, or is that snoody? In any case if anyone knows a place that has legit gel polish close to campus, I'd love a referral. read more

Came here on a Tuesday night. Called around 6:30 asking how late they closed and was pretty surprised that they closed at 8:30, since salons out here pretty much all close at 7. What really won me over was not only the massage SUPER LONG, but the gal that did my feel was very meticulous about getting all of my cuticles and making sure my paint job was not sloppy. I've came here before wanting to get a pedicure, only to find out they were closed. So beware of that. Just make sure you call first. All around great experience. Make sure you try the pedi with the lemon scrub and warm lotion. You can't go wrong. read more

I stand by my last review when I say that I end up back here because it's close to campus and cheap. But even so, it is NOT WORTH coming here. Not anymore. I have been here more times than I should have. I kept coming back for no good reason but convenience. But today was the last time I will ever step foot here. I don't always go to this place but I do regularly get a gel manicure done every 3 weeks. So ~10 days ago, I came in to get a gel manicure. Just a few days later, two of my nails began to chip. I wouldn't spend more than double to get a gel manicure if it was just going to chip like a regular manicure!! My gel manicures usually look great for at least 2 weeks. I tend to drag it on for about 3 weeks but even then, it rarely ever chips. My nails grow out too much before I ever have to worry about chipping! So I called in and they told me they would fix it. I was a happy camper at this point. But then, less than a week after that, ANOTHER two nails had chipped! I get that there is the question of whether I've been more "rough" with my hands this past week but that is not the case. Also, I am someone who has had 20+ experiences with gel manicures, so I know this is not normal. In only ~10 days, 4/10 of my nails chipped. There must be something they're doing wrong. Maybe their nail polish is old or something.. I don't know. When I brought this up to them today, they did not take any responsibility. Instead, they were very rude but did offer to do a new set for $5 off when I just wanted to get the two nails fixed again. Um.. I'll pass. Never coming back. read more

The first time I came to this location I came out of desperation (started to take of my gels, could not finish :(. It smelled like acetone, had dirty white walls, and rude people. Did not come for half a year after that. Then I was walking by and it caught me eye - it was repainted, looked fresh and beautiful so I decided to give it a try. So worth it! Went under new ownership and now I am in love!!! Mani and pedi are amazing, massage is very nice and long, and they serve you fresh fruit, chocolate, water, green tea, and one time even soymilk. Wonderful! I have been coming back there ever since! One star off because they do not do gels or acrylics, and their waxing is mediocre. Never tried getting a haircut here, but mani and pedi are to die for!!!! read more

Edit 5/9/08: I changed the rating from three to four. I still stand by my hair services opinion, but that's another story. They really care about their clients. I went in today for a mani/pedi and I noticed that they had these plastic bins in the foot spas now. Apparently, there had been a lot of people asking for them, so they complied and now they are there. There are two plastic foot things; one to keep and one to throw away. I prefer the actual spa, so next time, I'll tell them that, but I like that they are so accommodating to their clients. I do think they need different chairs though. Those massage balls are hard! ----------------------------- This is my trusted nail salon to go to. I know they do hair cuts as well, but trust me, you don't want to go there for that. I wanted to trim my bangs just about an inch or so and when I left, I was completely dissatisfied with my hair cut. However, I do enjoy getting my manicures and pedicures there. You do have to allow for a lot of time in your schedule though. They definitely take their time, but in the good way. The services are moderately priced compared to many other places. The rating I give is based on their overall quality, including the hair cuts. They do a good service for the nails, but it's not great. read more

This is my go-to salon in the Berkeley area to get my pedicures and waxes. Although its a clean establishment, they often do a pretty messy job on my pedicures and waxes. When I go back home I usually find empty spaces near my cuticles or polish on my skin. The ladies often get distracted by anything interesting and just hold onto my feet half-way through my lotion massage - talk about awkward. My waxes are also sometimes sloppy and I find stray hairs still present when I go home so I have to pluck them myself. In addition, for my brazillians they make me hold onto my skin and do their work for them. Granted, I'm no lazy person but I've had brazillians in plenty of other places that are more than capabe of handling everything themselves. On some visits they don't even have their aesthetician present! Overall, I usually only come back because I have no other affordable and clean option in the area. read more

Perfect way to relax after midterms, I got my first acrylics here and I absolutely loved them. They put so much attention to detail, way better than the nail salons in LA. Also the lemon scrub is the best! Place is very clean and they have so many colors to choose from!! read more

I came here with my sister to take a break from finals at around 4PM. We had an appointment, but it wasn't necessary because we were the only ones there. Let me start off by saying that they have a GAJILLION bottles of OPI nail polishes. Okay, not really but there is close to 700 different shades you can choose from! No, I am not exaggerating because I sat there and counted how many were in each row and multiplied because I wanted a rough estimate. We both opted for the mani/pedi combo ($28). Right when we sat down in the MASSAGE chairs (don't forget to turn yours on!), a small bottled water and dish of candy awaited us. We each had two people working on us at all times. I appreciated their warmed lotion that they used for our arm and leg massages that lasted quite awhile. The girl had us sit under the fan/light for 3 cycles to ensure that our nails were dry. Although it seemed unnecessary, I liked the fact that she wanted to make sure that nothing got messed up. The staff was super nice and QUIET. There was no annoying chichat in a foreign language that I don't understand. It was quite a nice change of pace from the usual nail salon scene. Needless to say, me and my sister left happy and relaxed (and with 4 stamps on the frequent customer card they gave us!). The only complaint that I have is that they do NOT know how to shape nails. Mine turned out to be slanted/crooked, and after mentioning it several times to the girl, it was finally corrected. Maybe it's cause I'm a perfectionist that I notice these small things because my sister couldn't tell. I would have knocked off a star for this, but their service prohibits me from doing so. Overall: I'll probably come back, but I'll make sure to get my nails in the shape that I want before going. read more

This salon lives up to they hype! TRUST. I had the hot stone spa pedicure and it was 40 minutes of PURE pleasure. I'm a barista and spend a lot of time on my feet and I haven't been able to self-care like I've needed to so my technician had a lot of work on his hands lol. I have a lot of tension and stress in my legs and feet so his hard hands were JUST what I needed. It might not be what others enjoy but as their brochure (that they supply once you sit down) explains, this specific pedicure is meant for reliving pent up stress. The hot stones are HOT and my favorite part of the experience. They focus on the legs as well as feet so dress accordingly (I wore leggings and they got a bit wet). I was so impressed with the entire pedicure that I tipped them $10 and will be returning tomorrow! read more

I never go anywhere else for a pedicure. They pamper you, feed you, and beautify you. They always use new instruments and thoroughly clean out the tubs after each customer. I once got a pedicure elsewhere, and have never tried anywhere else since. No other nail salon in the area matches their service and work. Haircuts, however, are another story. I got a trim there while waiting for a friend to finish with her pedicure/wax, but walked out feeling unsatisfied. Didn't dock points though because I love love love them for their pedicures! read more

Went to this place for the first time a few weeks ago. Made an appointment for me and my friend although several people walked in. We decided on the $30 lemon drop pedicures and I also had a regular manicure. I definitely felt pampered the whole time with the tea, candy, and fruit. Not to mention the warm lotion massage and having lemons rubbed all over my feet! I changed my mind about my color half way through, and they were very calm about it. The only snafu was that their credit card machine wasn't working. I would like to believe that it was really broken as they spent a good amount of time trying to swipe another customer's card. I ended up paying cash, no harm done. Everyone was very friendly, and I would definitely go again and recommend to friends. read more

This was my 3rd time here and I haven't been let down yet. Nail art was so much cooler than what I had envisioned and the massage portion of the pedicure is always super relaxing. I think I have finally found the right place :) read more

T & T Nails and Spa - I think I've found "my spot" - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great service - they offer candy, fruit, tea, water, etc. Very hygienic and sterile. I trust them completely with manicures and pedicures. They've increased their service prices, but the safety and quality of service is worth the price. You can get a card and gather up to 10 stamps (every $10 service = 1 stamp) to trade in for a free $10 service or $10 reduction on your next service. read more

They really do take their time on you here, you can tell all the employees have had really good training on customer service. The best part is everything seems to be very sterile. The pumice stones and nail buffers were very small and individually wrapped which I like because those parts of the pedicure usually creeps me out when I think about how gross communal pumice stones are. I definitely will go here again and try their other services like waxing and all that fun stuff. read more

This was my go-to place when I was located in Berkeley. Super nice staff with great service like extra long massages, water or hot tea, and little candies. They also have a decent amount of polish choices. I usually made appointments, but they're pretty big, so they usually can squeeze you in last minute. The manicures/pedicures usually lasted pretty long on me. I've also gotten bikini waxes here and they do a good job for a decent price; I was asked to help hold my skin taunt a lot, which was unusual to me, but not a big deal. It does make your hands kind of sticky though. They also do a cash discount, so bring it for the savings! read more

I came in on a very quiet day (I was one of two customers), I asked for a gel mani. The lady was not friendly and poked me with the trimmer a couples times- no blood though- whew! The lady filed quickly and carelessly- some nails were round, others were square... It was not great- I can do a better job at home. I had to pick up the emery board while she was gone to fix my nails so they looked more similar. During application of the gel polish, she would not let me look at my nails and shoved and pushed my hands around so that I got polish all over my cuticles and skin... and surprisingly, I still have gaps of polish-less nail! She also only paints every other nail and cures it in between- then when I was confused by why she did that, she replied with "haven't you ever had a gel mani done before?" Um... yes, I have and usually they paint all of my nails. To finish, I was not happy with the result. The gel was poorly applied with gaps near the cuticles and some gel layers are super thick while others are thin. This is an ok place to come if you like cheap ($25) and fast. Though I definitely will not be coming back again. read more

This place doesn't live up to the hype. It is ok if you want to get in and get out, but it's nothing special. Let's talk about the good things first. The salon looks nice, and they offer you water when you walk in. Ok, now the bad: Your experience with the quality of your mani/pedi really depends on who does it for you. I had a young girl do my pedicure, and she rushed my pedicure, messed up my nails a couple of times, and had to wipe it all off and redo it again. And she would push and tug my feet when she wanted me to move them, all around not very friendly. She didn't take her time and I felt rushed. The paint job was ok, something I could have done myself. Another girl who sat down 5 minutes before me for a pedi was done with her pedi 10 minutes after me. Now for my review of the mani: The lady who did my mani also rushed through it, and my friend and I both sat down at the same time for our manis and my friend started drying her nails 10 minutes after me. The quality was ok, a 3/5. There was leftover paint on my skin near the nail, and I found some top coat on my index finger after my nails dried. We'll see how long the nails last. Finally, I pad 50 dollars for my mani/pedi and they charged me one dollar to use my credit card. What a rip off! Overall, I would not have gone back to this place again, and I certainly would't have opted for a mani and a pedi. read more

Bring cash with you for a discount -- a standard manicure will cost $14 instead of $15 with card. I've been here multiple times, and the service seems variable. They definitely pay more attention to you if you're in for a mani/pedi vs. just a mani. For my manicure this past week, I had to ask the technician to fill in some obvious gaps in the nail polish before she sent me off with half-dried nails & a couple of remaining hangnails. Nevertheless, the ladies who work there are pleasant and offer candy while we're sitting! AND unexpected, but my tech gave me a really great lower arm & shoulder massage before painting my nails. Go here if you want a quick, standard manicure (prices around Berkeley seem to be about the same, around $14). read more

I went to this place yesterday to get my long natural nails done. I walked in and there was no one inside. I said hello... Then this lady came out with her cellphone in hand still talking and asked the person to hold. ( I'm assuming because I didn't speak her language). As soon as she saw me she yelled "I don't do fake nails." I walked away because I didn't want to get my nails done in a place where people assume stereotypical things about people. I cannot help but wonder why she assumed my nails were fake. Why is fake nails always the default for long nails? I wouldn't recommend this place to people especially black women. Go to a place where you will be appreciated and get the best service. read more

Thu is the best nail tech ever. They are the quickest service ever and my nails are perfect EVERYTIME!!!

The reason i am giving them 3 stars out of 5 is that they got so popular over the last year and they are trying to accommodate a LOT of customers with limited capacity and workers. T&T was my top choice for nail salons, but now I am unwilling to go there because of the wait time and decreased attention paid to customers. The manager is really good at coloring, and she could color your nails in less than a minute. While this is great, I feel that I given less and less manicure and pedicure for the $$ that I pay. Try to go when they are not as busy. read more

Reasons to come here 1) Fruit platter, chocolate, and water while your fingers and toes get beautified. 2) Stamp card. 3) All the OPI you can dream of. 4) $12 mani/$20 pedi ($28 together) 5) Clean and cute. 6) Less than 5 minutes from my apartment so my lazy ass doesn't have to walk very far. So, my friends, the next time you have your ass handed to you by a midterm or final, you need to pay a visit to this place, or if you want pretty hands and feet without blasting a hole through your wallet. read more

For nails, this place ROCKS but I got a bikini wax the other day and DANG, she peeled off patches of my skin. NOT COOL. It looks like someone punched me in the whoo haa. And I think a lot of the hair was just cut, not pulled from the roots... which SUCKS. read more