I randomly came here because it is close to my apartment and absolutely love it here! Its by far the best place I've gone to get my nails done (and there's alot). It is a very nice atmosphere: great decor, new spa chairs as of last weekend and a great nail polish selection. Mainly OPI and Essie colors. The staff was so nice and fun to talk to. They value each customer. They do the best rub/ massage after they paint your nails while they are drying. It lasts forever and they said they like to do that so that people can relax and not feel rushed out. (How awesome is that?!) Also, I left my new iphone there and they closed soon after I realized. I was really nervous to go back the next morning and have it not there. But they kept it nice and safe for me! I LOVE it here and will be finding many more excuses to go get my nails done! Not bad prices either! read more

I've been coming to Tara's for years. I'll get dragged somewhere else for a girls' night or some other reason, but I always come back: the pedicures I get here are the best! They last for 3-4 weeks and are $20 - $25 (cheaper Monday - Wednesday). They have a number of chairs, so I was able to bring a whole wedding party here when I was a maid of honor, and they handle walk ins easily. For my own wedding, the attention Jenny paid to my french pedicure was truly impressive, and my nails looked beautiful. The technicians are all very friendly, but they let me read my gossip magazines in peace after a long workday. read more

Hate to say it, but I won't be back. I went there based on the reviews. Salon looked very nice and I liked the atmosphere - and the people working there. I went in on Saturday for the first time and with no appointment. After about a 10 minute wait, they got me in for fills and a French manicure. I had the youngest girl working there and I hope it was just an off day, but it was the worst fill and manicure I've ever had. After she did the fills, you could easily discern the line where the nail had grown out - usually they put enough acriyllic over it so that your nails look freshly done. She also did a very poor job on the underside of my nails - they did not look fresh. The French manicure was kind of sloppy and of course it exacerbated the fact that you could see the line where the old acryllic was - in the middle of the nail bed. Ick. And worse, when she put on the clear coat, it looks very bumpy and rough all over every nail. I also didn't like the fact that she didn't put oil on my cuticles and then have me wash my hands, the way every other salon I've been to does. Instead, she sprayed my hands with rubbing alcohol! Is this the way that Tara's Nails usually does manicures? I was left with dry hands, reeking of rubbing alcohol and a bumpy, unprofessional manicure that is already showing signs of wear just one day later - and I have not done anything much that would cause this - other than write this review. read more

Worst experience at this salon. Wish I knew the name of the lady who did my shellac manicure. She was very rough with my cuticles and made me bleed. Didn't even apologize, very rude and horrible customer service. Will never go back. read more

I have been going to Tara nails for 5 years and and I can't see going anywhere else. They spend so much time on my hands and feet and it is so luxurious. Even when I go to expensive spas in Vegas or the Wine country, it cannot compare to the time and detail that the women of Tara offer me. Do yourself a favor and go! read more

Great salon! The staff is friendly, talkative and personable! I love that the massage comes after Polish is applied so it dries in time for me to be on my way after. Will definitely go back! read more

Been back since my last review and the ladies are really nice and helpful. Some of my favorite ladies have left but others are still there. Still my go to spot. read more

Best Nail Salon around! The staff here is extremely friendly and hard working. The first the first time I came here was with my cousin to get my first manicure and I was very satisfied with the results. The nails stay on for a long time and don't break or chip like other ones do. Their pedicures are also fantastic and their very patient with you and make sure you're 100% satisfied. And did I mention the eye brow waxing? This is my favorite place to get mine done because they always know how I like them done and I'm always happy with the results. One time when I came here and told them the glue under my nails were coming lose,she fixed them no hesitation and when i couldent pick out a color to paint my nails one of the lady's chose for me and she knew what I liked and the colors were very fun. You possibly can't go wrong coming to Tara's nails. Their awesome,affordable and will make you look perfect from head to toe. This place is defently worth every cent. read more

i loved this place!!! i went around to about five differant places in town and finally went in to this one..its very nice on the inside, relaxing and they do a very very good job..for a resonable price. The lady that did my nails was so nice and gentle and she was a perfectionist my nails were perfect! excactly what i wanted i love my nails!!! i am difinately going back! read more

Got a gel mani and pedicure here few days ago and really enjoyed the experience. I was helped almost immediately and the lady who helped me was very nice. She was very cautious when doing my nails and asked me several times if she was being too rough, which I answered no. I don't usually get my nails done at a salon but I'm very satisfied with the service here and will come back when I have the time. read more

My shellac mani lasted 4 days! Not to mention I had to go the day after I got my nails done to get them fixed and they still didn't last. I informed the worker and she was not helpful at all. Don't give your money away. read more

Dropped in one day randomly because it is close to work and I was pleasantly surprised. I am usually really picky about my nails but I think they do a good job. Prices are average and the staff is really friendly and personable. This location will become a regular for me. read more

I've been coming here for a few months now, and the ladies are so nice. They are very detailed and take pride in their work and it shows. I love how friendly they are with everyone and take the time to get to know everyone. read more

Today was my first, and unfortunately most likely my last, visit. I had an appointment, arrived 10 min early and was seated immediately. 2 different women worked on me, and 1 woman was also simultaneously working on 2 other customers in addition to me - not the individualized attention I paid for. Both women had long nails, so them handling my feet was very uncomfortable for me. When they finished, 4 of my toes had polish (noticeably) on the skin. I had to clean up my own toes once I got home. Finally, there were 2 other woman who had already started pedicures when I arrived; when I left, they were still being worked on?! $25 for a pedicure on a Sunday in WC is cheap... next time I'll go somewhere else, and willingly pay more, to get quality and individualized attention. read more

My usual place could not take my daughter and I so we found Tara's on Yelp. They took us on the spur of the moment for 2 mani pedis. The good - I think that I got the best pedicure I have ever had. Terrific attention to detail, and even taking are of a nail that was starting to curve and become ingrown. Very gentle. It's clean and nice (even though the shopping center where is it located looks tired). The bad - I got Shellac and it was the weirdest Shellac manicure I ever had. Looks ok, but not great, so I will be interested to see how it wears. The other bad thing is that there is no price list posted. So one Shellac manicure, one regular manicure and two pedicures was a total of $85, plus a 15% tip. A little on the high side considering the Shellac manicure was weird. I would go back for the pedicures, but probably not the Shellac. read more

I have been going there for years! Love it! They do a great job and give really good massages! Ask for Tammy or Diane they are my favorite! They also do a really good job at waxing! read more

This is a great place. I only go for pedicures because I don't get manicures, but if I did, I would definitely have it done here. Tara's is very clean, everyone is friendly and they really spend time making sure your nails are well maintained and healthy. I also like that the polish lasts a very long time, and when it's time to have a re-do I can just walk-in and get it done without much waiting. You can also get a sea salt leg massage (extra $5) that feels great. There are special prices M-W which is a nice draw. read more

I just moved to Walnut Creek and needed to find a place that was clean, friendly and does great work. I had tried a few nail places and was not loving it. I randomly came across this place and was pleasantly surprised how great this place is. I love that they do Gel nails, they take their time, and they give the best best best massages! They are long and great. Plus, if you want a neck massage they not only do your neck, but they do your back with it. I highly recommend this place. Friendly, clean and quality work. read more

Awesome service, very clean and nice people. Bonnie and Joanne did our pedicures. We will return!

They are very nice ladies and doing a great job for pedicure/ manicure ,waxing.i will never do waxing anywhere else. They really care about the quality of their job. read more

Just had my nails done ...I've been having a nail/skin problem and Diane has been so patient and helpful!!! I always get good service and find that they are affordable also. read more

Great pedis, not crowded, very clean. Nice alternative to the Nail Shop which is always packed and dirty with all the Groupon traffic. My go to pedi place now. read more

I've been there twice. Very nice staff and great leg/foot massage. Offers discounts on Mon - Wed (must be their slow days). I went the second time because I was so happy with the nail trim and over all experience. My only complaint was the person giving my service answered a personal call on her cell phone during my service. On my second visit I brought my daughter. We both noticed how disorganized the nail polish bottles were. Absolutely no color order at all. Towards the end of our service my daughter's nail technician started working on my manicure and then using my tools on her manicure!! Just because she's my daughter doesn't mean she may not have a fungus! I thought I saw her do this and as soon as we got out of there my daughter brought it up and couldn't believe it. My other daughter is a hair stylist and I know what procedures need to be followed and this is a big no no. Clear violation of health codes. They knew better, the both of them. I was really getting irritated when the owner took 2 to 3 personal calls during the service. Too bad. read more

I have been going to this shop for about 1 1/2 years. Let me first say, I drive 15 miles out of my way to go here! I get silk nails done here by Diane (owner). I am very picky about my silks. I have tried MANY shops to find someone who does them very well. Often, they are lumpy, too coarse, thick, etc.. Diane does an exceptional job! Also, for those of you who live in the concord area, ask her about her sister Tammy. Tammy has a shop in Concord and also does an excellent job. (I went to Tammy for a long while, but switched to Diane because she was a much shorter drive.) Also, The pedicures are top notch. You simply will not get a better job anywhere. I have had them done by all the gals in the shop and have no complaint about any of them. They do more then just trim and polish your toe nails. They are careful to look after the health of your feet. I cannot say enough good things about this shop. One downfall is that it can be very busy and you might not get out as quick as you had hoped to. My suggestion is to go in when you are not pressed for time and you will have a pleasurable experience. If you have real time constraints, be sure to say so right away so they can accomodate you. It is however much more fun to just relax and have a good time with the employees and other patrons...you will make fast friends here! Also..their tools and tubs are kept very clean and sanitary. read more

I start doing my nail back on Oct of 2010, I was a walking customer the first person that greet me is Diane she is so friendly and open I have told her that I just move from the area. It does same like I know Diane from a long time at that time she was on the process and moving to another location with in the area, so she introduce me to her sister name Jeannie. From then own Jeannie took care of me till now. I see that this nails shop was very friendly and open to there client most of the time, they been very helpful with there customer at all times. They do a very thorough manicure and pedicure they also take their time to make sure there customer is happy when they walk out from the nails shop. Jeannie become closed to me and she have treated me like a very closed friend also the inter family. The shop is a family oriented. I pretty much done everything with them by scrub, massage, eyebrow, nails they do an excellent job with everything. They do a very good and taking care of there customer, they offer food, help, and etc. (What every you want and the good way) What is good about it they offer for help or any kind of suggestion and regards to anything what you may talk about. I hope that they will not changes any kind of ownership of Tara nails. I am very happy that I meet Jeannie and every one else. read more