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    The Muse SF

    4.2 (199 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Services - The Muse SF

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

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    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

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    Nail repair

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    Poorly done gel.
    Wayne G.

    I was extremely disappointed after I got home and realize how poor the gel application was and how bad my manicure was, I've not gotten a manicure for over a year due to a really bad experience, but this wasn't horrible as the infection I got from a nail salon in the past, this tho was poorly executed manicure I was really excited to get the cuticles taken back and what I experienced later after all the oil dried, etc. was it looked like it had been chewed on the cuticles was still there but gaps , the sides of my nail want even addressed . The gel was bleeding and not fit to nails some not all . Nail tech was a nice person professional . The persons whom seems to "lead" was a bit aggressive for me tho .

    Candace T.

    I am so particular about who touches my nails because I feel like most of the time I leave a nail salon feeling like I could have done better myself. With that being said, I love coming to The Muse. My cousin recommended coming here for hard gel, and I thank her for that rec. There are plenty of other nail salons that are walking distance from me and I still choose to get in a car and come to Hayes for my hard gel fills. Come here if you want a clean environment and quick service (without sacrificing quality). Highly recommend.

    Caili C.

    Came to the Muse for a gel manicure after seeing great reviews. They were busy on a Friday afternoon but managed to be very efficient and quickly sat me down to remove my previous polish. They have a good selection of colors and while I appreciated the care that they put into trimming my cuticles and nails I do wish the polish lasted longer. I'm including a picture of my nails about 9 days in and they're already chipping and there's signs of peeling starting towards the base of my nails. Generally a gel mani can last me a month but these aren't looking good at the less than 2 week mark. Prices are very reasonable at $45 for a gel manicure so I may go back and just hope that it lasts 3 weeks.

    Absolute perfection. The photo doesn't do it justice

    The women here are incredible. My nails always look soooo good. And they are so sweet. Highly recommend here. Great vibe. I come here requesting the most intricate designs and I'm always blown away

    reference photo -- love the version on my nails
    Emina S.

    Had to come in to get my disastrous nails taken care of and was in love with the photos on their Instagram. Easily accessible location with street spots and a nearby paid lot. Tons of polish brands to choose from including a couple vegan varieties! I came for a soak off + new Gel X set ($80) with nail art in 4 colors ($40) + lip wax ($12). One woman took care of everything but the nail art -- Lynn took over for that and *killled it.* My nails look just like my reference photo. She did my wax as well and all products used smelled so good. $130 before tip and well worth it! My only suggestion is that they get a nail table/desk or try a new method as a ton of nail dust got on me throughout my visit. Not a huge deal to me, as I'll definitely be back for my next set, but could be a turn off to others!

    Alicia F.

    I've tried a few different nail salons in the city and I keep wanting to come back to The Muse! First thing: I love their online appointment system. It's very simple and convenient. The pricing is laid out clearly so there is no hidden charges, etc. There is a note feature when booking, so I can be detailed about the service I'm looking for. I've also called for an appointment and the staff is super friendly and helpful without pushing additional services. This spot is super cozy. They have 4 pedicure chairs and 3 or 4 manicure chairs. They have lazy boy type of chairs, and lowkey, it's hard to stay awake because it's super comfortable. I've tried dip, gel-x, and regular polish. There is a great variety of colors, designs, and shapes. My gel-x will go strong for 5+ weeks. I use their Instagram (@themusesfnailspa) to get inspo for designs. They execute so well! Highly recommend.

    Gel X with nail art
    Bella L.

    I did this star design with Lynn and she did a great job with my nails! She is really hospitable and does really well with replicating any design that you bring to her. I also personally usually have difficulty picking a good shade for myself because my skin is more green-toned but she found the perfect shade of pink that matches my skin really well! I also usually get my eyebrows done by her too and they also come out excellent :)

    My nails
    Jessica M.

    I've gotten my nails done with both Lin and Luna, and they were amazing! They really know how to file nails exactly the way I like and always pay close attention to detail. The owner is so sweet and has great ideas that make each visit feel personal and creative. The newly renovated space feels clean and spacious, which makes the whole experience even better. Their design work is also top-notch, and easily one of the best nail salons I've been to! Highly recommend Muse Nails.

    Dark, muted, and beige tones... if you want BRIGHT, bring your own
    Megan J.

    Buyer beware/TLDR: there are NO massage chairs ;((( what's the point of a pedicure if you're not in a massage chair??? I regret keeping my appt after walking in and realizing I wouldn't be receiving my pedicure in a massage chair. Longer version: I called ahead of time to make an appt for a pedicure with extra 10 min massage. I arrived a few minutes early, a rarity for me (lol), and waited a surprising amount of time before someone acknowledged me and told me to pick my color. The shop was full and it was obvious to me I would not be starting my appt on time. This would have been more acceptable if they told me this, and even better--they should have called me when they realized they weren't running on time. But neither of those things happened. I hovered around the front of the shop twiddling my thumbs until I finally climbed onto the *odd pedicure seating area and started soaking my feet about 10-15 min post-appt start time, and didn't have a nail tech with me until 15-20 min post-appt time. I had the most rudimentary pedicure I'd received in quite some time (barely scrubbed my heals, massage as if it were given by my five year old niece when playing pretend nail shop). To add insult to injury, it wasn't communicated to my tech that I wanted an additional 10 minutes of massage, so it never happened. Every so often nail shops add the extra massage at the end, so I didn't speak up, and when I realized I wouldn't be receiving the extra massage, I was beyond ready to leave the shop, plus didn't want to give them extra money, so it all sorta kinda worked out in the end. It was obvious to me the staff were a) focused on the big money makers: gel/related manicures and b) their "regulars". I always scratch my head when I observe "regulars" receiving a different level of service than other patrons, especially *if* I receive great service, I will tip well + become a regular. Not meant to be for me and The Muse SF. But hey, they have a lot of color options and sounds like if you get in with the right manicurist, you're in good hands. *I call the pedicure seating area odd because the materials + time to build the tall seating apparatus (like a bench throne *shrug* unsure how else to describe it) would see more return for their investment with massage seats. I get there is a maintenance cost for them, but the guest comfort would increase, and it would be easier for patrons to get in and out of their pedicures.

    Gel manicure
    Hannah P.

    Discovered this salon about a year ago and it's been my regular ever since! The salon is clean and cozy, the ladies are professional and efficient, and their polish selection is high quality. My gel manis last around three weeks without chipping. I love their convenient online booking system. Every once in a while they offer you champagne!

    Liam did an amazing job doing my hard gel fill. He is very meticulous with getting the right nail shape! Highly recommend!

    glow in the dark manicure!
    Tricia O.

    I've been coming to the Muse for almost three years now, and I can't recommend them enough! I usually get dip manicures and gel pedicures. The services are high quality and hold up well. The owner Linh and her staff are all very welcoming and attentive. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the level of service you get. Also, there is a super cute wine bar next door!

    Gorgeous pink and gold design!
    Jennah F.

    I love this salon! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating and they always execute designs I ask for perfectly! My appointments never take long and I always leave happy. Highly recommend!

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    5 stars hands down for both the quality of the waxing services and the amazing experience this team…read moreprovides. I've always been super scared about getting a Brazilian despite my relatively high pain tolerance. I decided to bite the bullet by booking with Erin after a long day at work. In all honesty, she made the experience so much easier and relaxing even despite the pain and discomfort that comes from these waxes specifically. Upon walking in, she instantly greeted me and was super welcoming. I used the bathroom before my wax to calm my nerves and walked into such a pretty and pink glittery bathroom! Not gonna lie, it was a pretty good distraction lol. Like any person would, I was pretty nervous but I decided to go for it because of the results. It was so worth it. It does hurt, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be. Your first wax always hurts the most because obviously you don't know what to expect, but it does get better after the first strip. I have to say though, what really helped ease my nerves was how chill the whole environment was. The staff makes every client feel welcome, and in my case Erin was super friendly, thorough, and overall such a vibe. It made the entire experience feel a lot less intimidating. They also have complimentary snacks and drinks and initially I passed on them because of how nervous I was, but after my session, best believe I ran to the snack station. As an SF native, I am proud to say that I will be returning to reWAXation as a regular! I am so glad I found this gem. Thank you to Erin and the team for making this experience so much less daunting and a bit more fun!

    I got baited into this place by their Instagram ads for the new client special $30 brazilian all…read moreover my feed. I said, hey why not? Might as well give them a try. I booked on their website and did not pick a specific esthie but just said "anyone." Mostly everything is done online (forms). For the new client special you have to upload a picture of your photo ID into their system. I wasn't too thrilled about this as I don't like the thought of my ID being in their database. Cyber related incidents are on the rise now a days. I had my sensitive info stolen from my old CPA and fraudulent tax returns filed under my SSN before so no type of business is safe. A day before my appointment I got a text from one of their workers basically telling me that I hadn't confirmed my appointment and to do it before EOD otherwise my appointment would be cancelled. The text was sent with a bad tone. Kind of like, "you better do this or else" type of tone. I frequent several establishments that are appointment based and only one other place has told me if I didn't confirm the day before that my appointment would be cancelled but they warned me of this policy ahead of time so I already had a heads up. On the day of the appointment I got another text from someone there reminding me to do my forms before coming in. They really love reminding people through text over here. They also send you a text about 15 mins prior to your appointment to check in and then another text with the door code to let yourself in to the waiting room. They have drinks and snacks there for you while you wait which is a nice touch. Artrecia was my esthie and from the moment she called me back she had a very off putting attitude. I don't know if she was just having a bad day but it for sure seemed like she hated her job. Conversation with her during the service was minimal. I felt like I was doing all the talking and just getting short answers from her. It really was the opposite of what some people said about her personality in other reviews on here. Artrecia waxed me pretty quick which doesn't necessarily mean that she did a good job. I was actually expecting that she did a mid job based on her attitude alone and I wasn't wrong. My boyfriend later on examined my brazilian and pointed out at least 7 patches that Artrecia missed. Some were on the front part so it's crazy how she missed those. She didn't go in with tweezers or do clean up strips afterwards to get the spots she missed. Nevertheless, I still tipped her $10 which I feel like she didn't even deserve for the mid brazilian she did on me. Now I'm wondering if I'll ever come back. One thing is for sure, if I ever do, I won't be going back to Artrecia.

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