Jason was fantastic. After moving to the area last summer, I've been searching for a quality nail salon. My girl friend recommended Tara's Nails in WC and I couldn't be happier. Attention to detail, professional, speedy! Excited to finally have a great nail place! Not to me to one they are less expensive and WAY better quality than any of the 5 places I've tried! read more

I went there to take off my acrylic nails off and that was the best nail experience I had with Linda, she was so gentle and after she took my nails off they seem that I never had acrylic nail on them before. read more

Tara's Nails - Took my acrylic nails off here for $10 - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Good things: -I was greeted right away -It was quiet and relaxing -The massage with my pedicure was great Not so good things: -massage with manicure sucked -polish was on my skin around my fingers and not cleaned up -they added $ for a callus remover on my feet without explanation (Her: 'I do callus remover, yes?' Me: 'Sure'... at no point did she mention it was $5 extra) -they completely ragged on me that I didn't have cash Don't have a sign on your window that you take Visa if you are going to ask me THREE TIMES if I have cash. It didn't magically materialize in my wallet after the first time you said 'You have cash for us?' and I said no. -Not cheap (I guess I should have come M-W for the special) I won't come here again. It's not awful but for $45 for a mani/pedi I can go to a much nicer place. read more

I wanted to like this place because of the positive reviews, but I had a terrible experience with it. I'll preface my review by saying that I was not a walk-in they were trying to simply squeeze in during a rush, which might account for less than satisfactory service-- I had an early morning appointment for a mani/pedi and the place was not busy at all. My friend and I went together and we both were very dissatisfied for the following reasons: -I was charged an extra $5 for a sea-salt scrub without knowing I was agreeing to additional charges -the massage chair was broken -our manicures were sloppy, hasty and didn't include a topcoat -our manicures and pedicures were both completely ruined the same day because the hasty job left our nails gooey for several hours. As for my toes, they were allowed to dry for well over an hour before I had them wrapped up in plastic under my socks since I need to wear real shoes to work...but of course my pedicure was completely ruined as well. My friend wore flip flops and didn't put shoes on for another 2 or 3 hours but her pedicure was also ruined. whoops. read more

This is a great place to get your nails done at! Everyone there is super sweet, your nails always turn out the way you expect them too. ( at least every time when i go) read more

Affordable, basic, CLEAN nail salon. Been going here for five years now after trying several other places in WC... every other place was either too expensive and not as good, or cheap and not clean or friendly. The manicurists at Tara's Nails are very good about sanitation and also friendly. I get a pedicure 1x/month, fills (silk) 2x/month, and brow wax every 3 weeks. The pedicure spa chairs are the kind with the automatic massage... sometimes I just want to sit back and relax, minus the chit-chat, and they are very good at discerning whether the client wants to have a conversation or not. However, when there are enough of us lined up in those pedicure chairs, it often turns into an all-out party! Very laid-back atmosphere either way. The owner, Diane, is very sweet, and she does an excellent brow wax! Don't bother trying to make an appointment, as they function on a mostly walk-in basis. They offer full nail services, waxing, and shoulder massages @$1/minute. Fun place to bring a friend for a pedicure! read more

Regular prices, about average for the area. $30 dollars for a pedicure with a french tip. The BEST part about this place is that they take walk ins. I've been here a few times and both times, I had no appointment but they took me anyways. Allot at least an hour, they like to do these hot towel things on your legs and it ends up taking some time, but if you're in a hurry, just tell them and they will rush you through. RUSH time: about 30 min AVERAGE time: about 1 hour. They have issues with debit, dont take credit, and prefer cash. Some of their girls are a little spacey and pushy, maybe it's just their personality but I personally dont like to be bothered during a pedicure. My life is pretty hectic and I use those times to sit and read, not talking. I need the break. They actually told me to stop reading!! It annoyed me so I just kept reading, and they got the hint. I might just be a b1tch, that's fine by me, but I politely told her that I wasnt going to stop reading. She looked annoyed, but sorry, this is my downtime. She also took 4 (yes FOUR) cell phone calls DURING the pedicure. That irritated me. It didnt bother me that she talked to the other girls while giving me a pedicure. Obviously I dont feel talkative so talk to whomever you want. But taking a cell call and STOPPING doing my nails is unacceptable. read more

I have had two walk-in appointments for a pedicure to this place in the recent past, and I seem to have mixed feelings about the place. Pros: The ladies are personable, very attentive to detail and do an almost thorough job. I also very much like the fact that they don't unnecessarily go on chemical-heavy stuff, and keep it minimalistic, while still focusing on doing a good job with your feet. I am grateful that they actually do not use the UV lamps (who knows of the long term consequences?!) Cons: They did not use sterilized pedicure equipment on me! I did not get a nail infection (yet!), but that might be the single biggest reason as to why I would stay away from this nail salon. This place is definitely not cheap either! With a callus remover add-on, I paid $30 + tip, just for a pedicure. From the other reviews I have to ask, on what planet is this considered cheap? Another minor grievance: the collection of nail colors was very limited. Too bad, because I might have liked going back to Tara's (on days when they charge lower), if only they mandatorily sterilized the equipment after each use. read more

I recommend this place for a good, fast, affordable and lasting mani/pedi with delicious massage chairs. It's not the Ritz, but is cute, clean, friendly and they provide professional lasting nail services. Oh--and GREAT massage chairs! Love these ladies...they are charming. Tammy and Diane, such cuties, they try their best to make everyone feel they are VIPs and show them that they are super important to them. they are fast, and as long as you tell them exactly what you want (basic services or picking from a selection of services they can also provide) you will have a great experience here that meets your needs, is relaxing and enjoyable, and nails that last. Some of the extra services they offer are salt scrubs, massages, parafin wax, among others, which are a few dollars extra, but not exorbitant. I always love my nails, even a week down the road (I just get regular manicures now) The pedicures last forever--don't want to sound gross but I think it may be four or even five weeks! I always bring my own polish so I can do any repairs in the following weeks and keep my nails looking good. Things to note: 1. The shop is clean -- you can watch them wash the pedicure bowls after each use 2. They try to fit in everyone, it's a walk-ins dream. 3. They sterilize equipment after each use, or if they're in a hurry, watch closely...rather than take 10 minutes to sterilize between customers they grab a 2nd set that is already sterilized to avoid keeping you waiting. 4. They have good customer service--If you arrive 10 minutes before closing, they will always stay and take care of you ( they did that for me tonight). 5. They make you feel like you are honestly important to them. Go to Tara's. It is well worth it. See you there! read more

Why I like this place (not in order): 1. Good location with parking 2. Nice massage chairs 3. They usually can fit you in--esp. if you call 4. Price is reasonable 5. They use real towels, not paper towels 6. Nice long massage 7. Pedicures last about 3 weeks! (especially French) 8. Kelsey is great! The "regular" manicures (I don't get silks or anything) I've had here haven't lasted very long--usually the polish peels off in a couple of days, so I don't get them anymore from here. read more

Probably the worst pedicure and full set I have ever gotten. Paint was all over my skin and the acrylic nails literally popped off in a week!!! I am super bummed as I really wanted to like this salon. read more

WARNING!!!! This place is awful!!!!!! Terrible customer service and your shellac manicure will not even last a week! I went back after a week because my shellac changed colors and was peeling. They said it was probably something I did to my nails. I decided to try this horrible place because my favorite place (diva nails) was closed, I have been getting shellac done for a long time and never had an issue like this. They were not willing to do anything, they said it was a week and I waited too long. Shellac is suppose to last at least two weeks. They were rude and clearly did not care that a customer was not satisfied. I definitely learned my lesson on trying a new place and will continue to go to my usual place where they are super friendly and my shellac last 3 weeks! If I could give this place zero stars I would! Do not go here!!!! read more

I went here based on the recent yelp reviews, $25 for the pedi/mani on Mon-Wed (Lexa review 7/17/10).....well that isn't the price, anymore. Now a pedi/mani costs $28. If you want to get a french mani/pedi that costs an additional $5. The whole price thing was a little irritating so I just got a pedicure for $20. The rest of the week Thurs-Sun, a pedicure costs $25. The staff was friendly, but the massage chairs were a little old. I liked that they massaged my leg after painting my nails because then I didn't have to sit under the nail drying machine like you have to at other places. They also wrapped warm towels on your leg when they finished the massage. I would recommend bringing cash because they seemed to have a lot of trouble with the debit card machine, and they don't accept credit cards. read more

I decided to check out this nail salon and pleasantly surprised. The ladies that work here are very nice and friendly. There was a little bit of a wait but they got me settled into a chair with the water jets and I didn't mind waiting. The massage after the nails were done was different. The cost was $30 but that's with a design which seemed a little high to me. I can normally find a pedi/mani place for $30 so I wonder how much it is for both - which is what I normally get. The massage chair seemed older but it actually did a really good job on my back. The foot massage seemed a little short though. Overall, for the cost, I'll probably end up going back to my usual spots but will keep this place in mind. read more

This place was one of my fave things about working in WC. There are two things that set this place apart for me from every other Vietnamese owned nail joints: 1) they're super clean & 2) massage, massage, massage! For spa pedicures, they massage each leg for 5-10 minutes. Another nice thing is that there's usually lots of parking, not street parking. Everything else is pretty standard as far as Viet owned nail places go, except that they're a tiny bit more expensive than others, but such as Walnut Creek. read more

The staff was friendly. Talkative, and very interested in your life. They do a very good job of taking care of your feet for pedicures, my feet always look extra cute when I'm out. They also do this salt scrub which is an extra five. I got the salt scrub to try it out because I had no idea what they were going to do with it, and it was only five dollars. I regret getting it. They basically rub this minty salt scrub on you, it can be a bit painful, depending how hard your pedicurist is rubbing it on your skin. And also, it's something you can do yourself. It was very mediocre, the reason I would come back is just for a plain pedi which is $20. But I would love a better experience, like luxurious massage or something. That's one of the main reason why people get pedi's, to get pampered! read more

They do a great job. They are very detailed and take there time so your nails look perfect. They are clean, friendly and do not talk about you in another language! I moved and have not been for several months and came in today and they still remember me by name. I wasn't happy with my Shallack/Gelish manicure. However if you want a great pedicure this is the spot to go in Walnut Creek! read more

Tara's Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I went to this salon for a while but have since moved on. (I'm an acrylic nail wearer (for years now) so I am pretty familiar with the process of a fill.) For several weeks, I was getting great service, good fills, and was overall very happy with my nails. The owner (?) kept recommending I switch to the gel polish and remove the acrylic....which I may do...some day. My last visit here, I questioned the technician as she didn't use the same primer before brushing on the acrylic. She insisted she did....but lo and behold, not 10 days later, 7 of my nails had either lifted or popped off. Acrylic fills that don't last 2 weeks are a deal-breaker for me, so I haven't gone back. As I can't comment on the manicures, maybe those are better, but I can't recommend them for the acrylic fills. read more

REVISED : just was never overall happy with them, wont go again unfortunately Been to this place a few times. Been overall happy. Everyone is nice inside. One lady I love when she does my design, she puts so much detail into it, which I love compared to other places that do just the minimum. I just wish I knew her name. I'll be coming back especially on mon, tues, wed since they have a special $28 for mani&pedi read more

Love !! The service and the work by both Jada and Helen. Attention to detail with a huge smile on the face. Must give them a try.

My favorite nail salon. I don't understand the negative reviews. I love Suzie, Diane, Linda, and the gang . They are so accommodating and skilled. I have issues with my nails and I require special handling. I trust this salon with all my needs. My nails look beautiful and I feel taken care of. I wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

For the best attention for pedicures and Nail service, Tara's Nails in walnut creek cannot be beat. First time in last summer for a pedicure only and Tammy upped me for gel on my hands also. I usually just do manicures and she informed me that I would love it! I have done acrylics in the past and hated it, so uncertain about gels. I decided to try it and after all the compliments along with amount of time they lasted (1 month) I was hooked. I was on the road at one point and needed a gel fill and it lasted a week in a half. I will do whatever I can to have my services from Tara's Nails. read more

Open under new management, better service, friendly staffs, reasonable price. And they keep the place super clean which is really important during this time. read more

I've been going to this place loyally since high school (I completed undergrad 2 yrs ago). The people are really nice and check in with you along the way. The massage chairs and foot tubs are clean and well kept. I never leave here disappointed! read more

The ladies at Tara's are some of the absolute best around!! Not only are they fantastic nail techs, they're so sweet and hilarious, they make you feel immediately comfortable. They care about their customers and always recommend things to help with the health of your nails, not just the way they look. Can't recommend them enough!! read more

Tara's Nails - Diane does my acrylics and she is a straight up genius. I get compliments on the shape every day. I would never go anywhere else!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I just had my first manicure at Tara's Nails (which I found on Yelp). The actual manicure was okay...nothing special and honestly I probably could have done better on the polish job but Tammy did know I was on my lunch break and had to get back to work so maybe she was rushing a little (it's certainly not horrendous like some other reviewers have remarked). The real test will be to see how long it lasts. When I originally got here I almost walked out because I didn't feel like it was as clean as it should be. There seemed to be acrylic nail dust everywhere and it just didn't seem sanitary. However, Tammy brought out sterilized instruments for my manicure (still in sealed envelope) so that brought me some relief. Tammy was very friendly and talkative (in a good way) and I enjoyed chatting with her. It was nice to be able to carry-on a conversation with my manicurist rather than thinking they're talking about you w/ their friends the whole time so I appreciated that. I'll probably give it another try for their M-W mani/pedi special. read more

I love both Suzy and Diane! They do the most amazing job and are two of the sweetest people I know. It's always a relaxing, fun environment and I always walk out with amazing nails. read more

I had already been coming here (off and on) for a while when I worked in the area, but about 2 years ago I happened to walk in and get Diane for a pedicure. She is MAGIC. I told her I wanted a good massage - she had me put my phone down, recline my chair, and close my eyes while she took care of the rest. Needless to say, I will never go to anyone else ever again. At this point, I just let her pick my color while I sit back and relax. My toes are always cute, and I'm always so relaxed leaving this place. read more

Love this place. They are so sweet and listen to exactly what you want. They are very attentive to details. Definitely reccomend!

Amazing, clean, beautiful work, and such great customer service. A very pleasant experience altogether.

Was looking for a new place and I stumbled across this gem. Awesome location. You can do nails and dinner right in the same shopping center. Great service, friendly faces, good location. Took time and didn't rush. read more

Tara Nails is a nail salon. Very clean. Very professional. Nail technician, Jada, is awesome! I have not had my nails done since March of 2020, today was my first time receiving a full set of acrylic nails. Jada, who has done my nails in the past, still is efficient, very skillful, and professional at all times. I was glad to see her in her new establishment workplace. I will definitely recommend Jada for all nail service needs. Thanks from Deborah. read more

New owners here, but still the same great service! Got a pedicure, and they gave a great calf massage. Everything felt comfortable, clean, and safe! read more

Very clean. Friendly staff and did a great job. Extra time and care for my grandma too - what a treat.

Tara's nails is under new management. Han has finally opened her own salon. I have been going to her for over 5 years. She does great work and draws great designs on the nails. She currently has a special promotion read more

I love this place. I have been seeing Tammy for several years now. Her sister Diane is great too. All the gals are friendly. Easy new gel technique by Tammy with no drilling - soooo much better and no soaking or harsh chemicals. The work they do is amazing and you don't feel rushed. I always leave feeling refreshed and pampered and like I have been with friends. I would recommend this salon to everyone. A MUST TRY Pamela H read more

Not good at all. First of all horrible sevices, i went there for waxing and the lady was so slow as if she didnt know what she was doing. Then they were such cheats. They were asking for more money than what was written on their own rate charts..... read more

Horrible experience. I had an 11:00 appointment for acrylic nails and a simple polish on my toes. I walked in and both ladies had no idea about the appointment. I'm 17 years old and both women were rude to my face. After standing awkwardly for over 10 mins. One of the women grabbed me arm and pulled me to a chair where she began my acrylics. She did not prep the nails whatsoever, she simply started by applying the fake nail. No cleaning or anything. She then proceeded to text vulgar and offensive messages on her phone, in which I could clearly see. She did not spark a conversation and when I tried to start one she shut me down. She continued to be aggressive (pulling my arms/ fingers and getting annoyed with me). When it was time for my pedicure, I didn't get one. I put my feet in the water and she painted my nails. That's it. No filing, scrubs, etc.. Now I am sitting here, still in the salon while she works on her friends nails. I am still waiting to get my acrylics painted. I 100% do not recommend this place. I have prom next week and after seeing the final results, I am booking another appointment somewhere else to get my nails redone. read more

everytime i go they are so nice and do amazing nails!! i get confusing design's sometimes and all of them turn out so cute!! i would 100% recommended going here!! service is amazing!! definitely the best nail place i have ever gone to!! read more

Just had the most HORRIBLE experience with Jennifer! I tried telling her my nails were not done right but instead she told me I was difficult in front of other customers. She was super RUDE and when I called. She hung up the phone more than once. I've never met a more miserable human being in my life. I wanted to tell her how much of a miserable person she was and would have if there wasn't a child in the salon. On top of all of this - she accused me of being difficult in the past. I have never met Jennifer before this encounter and then she stated she thought I was someone else, instead of apologizing she continued to be her miserable and rude self. It's really sad that I couldn't complain to someone higher up about her actions because she is the owner. Jennifer - learn to deal with one customer at a time, instead of trying to work with three people at once. Learn how to use your iPad to charge people and not get mad when it's not working and then making your customer walk over next door to pay. Also, taking your frustration out on your customer while all of this is going on. Don't rush your employees to the next customer waiting, try letting them finish what they are doing (maybe that could have prevented all this from even happening). You might not need business of "difficult" customers, but you definitely need THERAPY. Don't confuse your customers and be accusatory towards them. She said she'll give me a refund but then hung up the phone. Complete LOSER and HORRIBLE person. Keep the money and sell your business. You seem to hate what you do. read more