My first time today at Traci's Nails and I plan to go back. Very good service and a great basic pedicure. The salon is clean and in a great location to run other errands. It was a calming experience too with the massage chairs and soft music playing. read more

Traci's Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Had great experience today as a walk in. My nails look neat and the vibe was calm and pleasant. I felt relaxed being there (if you know you know) and will definitely go back. read more

Although I only get a pedi done and an occasional waxing, I love coming here because the service is wonderful. Hannah is my girl, but Sandy and the other gal are fabulous, too. I have been patronizing this business for a long time and have observed my customers quite satisfied with their mani-pedi. The ladies here are professional and down to earth! read more

We've gone to Traci's Nails for several years. It's the largest salon I've been to with an enormous number of operators. My husband enjoys their pedicures and always chooses a "high-end" pedi priced around $55, not cheap by any stretch, but inclusive of several treatments. For those pedi's you select a box of scrubs, soaks etc., maybe lavender, jasmine, olive oil. It's great unless the technician forgets to use one of the components which happened on a recent visit. Though I've had gel manicures at Traci's, I stopped due to the quality of the service. Same thing with a polish on my feet. The polish doesn't look consistent, the edges wear quickly, and within a week, I feel like I need another pedicure. This isn't my primary salon. Pedicures at my other salon look much better and last much longer. read more

Came in to this shop after my usual spot was busy, for a gel manicure. What I left with was super blobby and messy. The gel kept dripping to the side of my nails and the tech blamed me for moving my hands in the uv light lol not for how much polish he was using! Def will not be going back here read more

I love this place. I've been coming here for years. I go to Sandy for my fills and Hannah for my pedicures. I usually pay about $60 for my complete service. I get gel polish on my hands and regular polish on my toes and I love their variety of colors choices too. I've never seen so many variations of pink in my life. Lol. My favorite part of coming here is that they don't rush to do your service. They literally take their time and they really get in there -- from the scrubbing to the massage. You can pay with cash or card, but tips have to be paid with cash or Vennmo. read more

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All the lovely nail texts at this place are just great.They do a wonderful job.They are kind.They are sweet.They are funny.They are engaging and they are affordable.I always like to tip them well because they do a great job.And I really like them been going there for years and absolutely love the quality of service. I've told all my friends about them! read more

Made a same day appointment. No wait when I arrived. Friendly staff. Very clean space. Requested a pedicure and the results were as expected. 5/5 for me! read more

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I haven't been to a shop to get my nails done in easily five years, so it was a pretty big deal that I was getting them done at all. I also had an event that I was going to in New York that I wanted my nails to look nice for, so I decided to get a manicure and pedicure with gel polish because it's supposed to last longer than regular polish (and has in the past). I walk by the shop every day on my walk, and it has great reviews so I figured, why not?! My child had acrylics done for the first time and their nails came out very nice. We took pictures just after the service and I was happy with my nails and excited for my trip. The next morning (a Sunday), my right thumb had chipped near my cuticle, which is an extremely odd place for chipping to begin and I had done literally nothing for polish to be chipping anywhere, let alone in that spot. I went back on Monday to get it repaired and the ladies had big attitude! The woman who worked on my nail filed the area a little bit and painted over it instead of removing the gel and redoing it. It looked raggedy, but I wasn't about to ask this woman, who was clearly upset that I had the nerve to come back to have an error corrected, to fix it again. She finished and basically shooed me out of the shop and didn't really speak to me when she was done, she just got up and walked away, which was a 180 in behavior that I had seen from her on Saturday. The same day (Monday), a pair of shoes I ordered came in and so I tried them on. I wore them around for a few hours and when I took them off, my pedicure was smudged really badly. I immediately thought back to the salon, and remembered that they never cured the gel polish on my feet, she just let them air dry, so two days later after wearing shoes, the polish on my toes is also jacked up. So I head to New York with a messed up manicure AND pedicure because I had no time before an early flight on Wednesday. I don't know if they had the new girl working on me, but by Monday, my manicure looked like I'd had it for two weeks. Now at two weeks, they look a hot mess and the only reason I haven't taken it off is because I haven't had the time. Needless to say, I will NEVER go back to Traci's. read more

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I called them to see if there's a wait, as one can never predict if it's busy or not. I was able to go in immediately for a pedicure mid afternoon on a Friday. Got in and waited maybe a min and was sat down at a station. I got a regular pedicure at $24 with French tips for $5. This is one of my go to places because they are friendly and efficient, the chairs are comfy, and I know my French tips always come out perfect. Big plus is that they are very affordable so I don't ever feel guilty coming here often. read more

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Came in on lazy weekend afternoon. I called about two hours before and they were able to accommodate me for a same day appointment with no problem. I got a deluxe pedicure with regular polish. The massage and scrub and polish application was good but the shaping of my nails was a little off. They're neither round or square and look a little janky if you look closely but who's looking. I wasn't paying close enough attention to notice if she only cut my toenails with the cuticle cutter and didn't file to shape. You get what you pay for. This is one of the cheaper pedicures I've had in the Bay Area. I would call the deluxe a regular pedicure (scrub and massage but no paraffin wax) for $27. The salon is clean and customer service was good. read more

I've come here the past few years and they always do the most incredible job! My acrylic nails always look AMAZING and last 2+ weeks,

For me nails are fashion and trends are vital. This is what they lack. The color selection hasn't been upgraded and the designs are not good. The pedicurist is mediocre. I really did want to like this place, it's clean. But this is not my place so I move on. Rate is based on cleanliness and the relaxing environment. read more

Always consistent. Always good. Sandy is amazing. I lost bothy big toenails about a year and a half ago. I went to see her and she advised me on how to help them grow and be healthy. Fast forward 1.5 years later, i have healthy nails. I still get the best pedi for the money in The Town. Recommend to call for a time as they do get busy. Mid day usually is the best. Clean, consistent and friendly. read more

Tech didn't paint polish to the bottom of each nail, so overall, the pedicure wound up looking like it was over a week old. Found out after the pedicure (by reading the "menu" that callous removal is an extra $6!! Had I known that a proper pedicure required an additional fee, I would have been forced to pay it. But I didn't know this when I asked for a "regular pedicure." Needless to say, the bottom of my feet are the same now compared to when I walked in to get a full, proper, professional pedicure. I walk a lot so need the bottom of my feet treated for callous removal. You would think this service would be included! read more

Great service. I called and basically was able to get an appointment within 30 minutes. They removed my acrylic and put on gel polish and had a pedicure all under 1.5 hours read more

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I walked into this place about 6:15pm on a Friday and there were three people working and two customers in there. They said they had time for a gel manicure. So I waited for about 15 minutes before someone was able to start on my nails. The lady who came to work on my nails had just been working on a pedicure and didn't was her hands. She looked at my nails and asked if I had gel on and I said yes and she sighed and grabbed the stuff to wrap my nails to take the gel off.she had an ATTITUDE the whole time she worked on me and looked so annoyed. The nail file the used was so big and so rough and she literally filed the skin off under my nail. (See picture) it hurt so bad I pulled my hand away from her multiple times and said it was hurting. Also I chose a white color for a base and a cool iridescent sparkle as a top coat. Well they put the sparkle on and after it dried, the other lady (who grabbed the colors for me omg he first place) came over to tell me it was going to look yellow and it's too late to change it. Soooo if you knew that, why wouldn't you tell me that before? Obviously I chose white, not yellow. So she grabbed some other random silver sparkle and put it on top and said "there not you can barely see it" which is true, definitely less yellow now. But overall horrible experience. NEVER going back. Not a very clean place. The nail buffer they used on my looked like it has been used for 6 months. read more

Traci's Nails - Ring finger and pinky next day after filing my skin off and it HURTS - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

I had a treat myself day yesterday: lashes, sushi, nails, and massage. My massage sucked, but everything else was great. Traci's was definitely a highlight because I felt like I found a gem in my neighborhood! I didn't catch the name of my nail technician, but she was quick and efficient. I got the deluxe pedicure which is $25. I felt really bad because they do not take tips via card and I didn't have cash on me. I'll be returning later today to give my technician her tip though, and getting a manicure :) read more

They did such an amazing gel pedicure. It was relaxing and well done. They did a wonderful and fixed the shape of my nails to perfection. What I liked most was that the nail tech switch back and forth while I was in pedicure chair so I wouldn't have to do that uncomfortable reach over. They amazing and reasonable price as well. read more

Traci's Nails - The reshaped my nails properly. - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

Great personal service. Sandi is the best. Great customer service. Very nice clean shop.

So as a business you should have provided a time to come back or offer me to make an appointment. I know this because I myself run a business. You guys shut me down with "we cannot take you" I've been to plenty of nail salons, if they can't take me they immediately try to take my information for an appointment or give me a time and day that they can see me. You absolutely have terrible customer service. Just because you respond to my comments doesn't make you less rude. lol. read more

#3 AMAZING! Such professionalism, attention to detail and guest/customer concerns. I arrived about an hour ago with a hella painful ingrown toenail. It was so bad I was limping this morning. A friend told me that Traci's could solve my problem--no podiatrist necessary. #sweet I parked on the street quite easily, walked in and the ladies happily greeted me. I shared my "condition" and showed them my big toe with the ingrown nail and expressed my pain. They smiled, showed me to a chair with no wait and brought the gel colors to me so I didn't have to stand anymore, knowing my discomfort. #wow The whole time they worked on my hands and feet (and nail) they talked with me, made me comfortable and very welcome--regardless of my stupid toe nail. #byenailproblem I tipped the ladies more than usual for their care and concern. They made me feel like we were family, or maybe long time friends with the compassion and care they shared with me. #customerforlife Thank you ladies--I will be back to see you soon! read more

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I was passing by in the area and needed to get my nails done. Called them and they took me in right away. They did a great job and I came on for dip nails. I love how they did my nails. Even though it's quite far from where I live I will definitely be coming back here often. They are also very reasonably priced read more

This place was recommend via Nextdoor so I thought I would give it a try. I am so disappointed. First off, the Gel colors were limited even though they hand you rings of samples but they are just the same colors. The color I selected, I was told does not last and chips away. Appreciated the honestly but why then are they offering this. If it ended looking good I could live with or bring my own my polish. Pedicure - shortest pedicure I have ever experienced. Not thorough and when I ask for them to push back and trim the still unsightly cuticles, they man had an attitude and refused. After 4 days the regular polish did not last Now for the gel acrylic full set of nails. It took way too long. I would have been ok with if they actually looked nice when I walked out. Mismatched lengths for the overall and mismatched shapes. Not to mention not the length nor shape I ask for and the rest of the hand did not match the nail I approved for shape and length. Oh and my gel is already chipping and peeling in 3 days I felt bad for them as they complained about business being slow due to coronavirus scare. Now that I look back, I think it is due to the fact they don't seem to practice the most hygienic practices and do such a poor job on your nails overall. They were basically nice but nothing to brag about as far as customer service or friendliness. This nail salon fails on all aspects of what I am seeking in a nail salon read more

Went here for a pedicure and gel manicure last week for the Thanksgiving holiday and had a terrible experience. The person doing my pedicure smudged the polish when helping me put on the flip flops and when I asked if she could fix it she tried to just paint on the spot leaving it very bumpy. I then asked her to redo the entire toe. While that was drying I showed her a picture of the nails I wanted (soft square) for my gel manicure. She didnt really seem to know what I meant and instead of following the picture she cut the sides despite me showing her the shape I wanted and just filing them since I already had the length. Super sloppy job. It's not even been a week and my nails are cracking. You can see the bubbles and sections where the gel top coat didn't cover. Will definitely not be coming back. read more

Traci's Nails - Uneven spots where gel top coat didnt cover - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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Love this nail salon. Always friendly and super long lasting pedicures. 10/10 for sure. Love this place.

I don't often get my nails done professionally (I do my own gel manicures at home), but I had a overall nice experience at Traci's. Likes: -quick polite service! I was seated for my pedi almost as soon as I walked in and asked to pick a color. -place seems clean and hygienic. They open their instruments in front of you from sterilization bags - massage chairs Dislikes (this is being picky) -the girl who did my mani pushed a different color on me after I had made my selection. Idk why. I didn't want to argue, so I just went with it -decor is uninteresting. -it'd be cool if there were TVs on the wall facing the clients. Having something to look at while get tingly your nails done would be better than nothing. read more

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Just wanted to update because I can't get over how excellent of a job Sandy does EVERY single time. Not only does it look perfect, but whether gel, acrylic or a pedicure - it actually lasts a long time. It lasts through all my vigorous workouts, traveling to tropical destinations which tend to involve snorkeling/diving etc... 17 years of getting my nails done and I can confidently say of all the people I've seen, she is the BEST, hands down. read more

Excellent job. Attention to detail was very palpable and the price is way below market value. 28$ for gel set mani. I'll definitely be back ladies! read more

Traci's Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is perfect. I don't often get my nails done, but when I do, I do it for about three months then decide it's too expensive and stop. lol! The place I used to get my nails done has gone way downhill, so I started searching for a new salon. I actually walked up and down Grand until I saw this place and immediately knew it would be the perfect mix of not too overpriced, not too fancy, but comfortable, reliable, and they would do a great job. They absolutely did a fantastic job! I have gone back a few times. I only knocked off one star because one lady kind of messed up my nail when I told her it was starting to split. She insisted it wasn't when it was, and I had to come back in and pay to have it repaired by someone else. But still, they're great and I highly recommend! They also are super clean and make sure to line their foot baths. read more

Came in around 2 pm today (Sunday) for a gel mani & pedi and it was clear that there was not enough staff. There were only ~4 ladies working, and all were with clients when I walked in. Waited 15 minutes before being seated for my pedi (which is perfectly fine imo). While looking for a color I noticed that A LOT of the polishes are old, separated, or dried out. Not a good sign. I have no clue what my nail tech's name is as she didn't say anything to me other than directing on where to put my hands/feet. She kept answering the phone during my services. Half way through my pedicure a bunch of other women came in and the staff accepted them all despite the fact that they all were already elbows deep with other clients, so I definitely feel like my services were rushed. During the pedicure the massage chair kept stopping so I kept having to re-start it which is pretty annoying. It seriously wouldn't massage for more than 2 minutes. Why have a fancy massage chair if it doesn't even work?! Toes came out looking cute but I don't feel like I was pampered - pretty standard pedicure even though I paid for the "deluxe." As for my manicure, I'm pretty disappointed. She shaped my nails totally crooked, painted the gel on super thick, and left my cuticles looking scraggly. Several fingers have bubbles in the polish. The color is cute though so I guess it's not all bad. I had to reshape my nails when I got home. Bottom line, I probably will go elsewhere next time. I just wasn't impressed with the service. Total was $53 (without tip) for a gel manicure and deluxe pedicure. FYI They only accept cash tips! read more

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I posted a review so late because a before and after pic/ review is so beneficial to me. As you can tell a month later the gel is still there, now it is starting to chip, but from the photo you can see how my nail bed grew and that shows a lot about their nail care. read more

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The ladies here were really nice and I loved the nails they did for me. Unfortunately the silk wrap was not buffed enough before the gel was put on so my initial set of nails actually started peeling on day 3. But I came in the morning when they opened and told them about it. They redid all the gel on the nails and that set lasted 3+ weeks (until I had it redone). So pretty great service and a great set of nails (on the second try!) read more

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Called to make appointment and had to cancel a few times ... now told they won't take appointment from me .... and I DID call to cancel and was not just a "no show". Their best manicurist left anyway, so I won't be missing out. read more

Popped in on a Thursday afternoon with my 5 year old for a mommy daughter, impromptu, Mani, pedi! The spa chairs were nice, the foot scrub was good, the paint job on my toes & fingers was well done & has not chipped yet...it's been 1 week! My daughter's Mani pedi was only $12 total, wow! So why the 4 out of 5 stars? Well, my only knock would be that there was not really a big variety of colors to choose from, there are a lot of colors, but many are repeats or variations of the same color...also some of the colors looked dried out. Other than that a solid 4 stars, my first time here, and I will go back again. :) read more

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So glad I found this place! All of the ladies in there are very pleasant, Hannah has hooked it up with the nail designs both times I've been in and I LOVE her work! She also told me they are able to do any color in matte which I'm a fan of. I think I have been lucky both times I walked in because I was helped within a few minutes, however they do get very busy, so I'm going to make an appointment with Hannah for next time. Very happy customer here, I recommend them to anyone! :) read more

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I just finished the Gel Pedicure with Kathy and lemme just tell you, "She rocked my feet and my world". I'm sure the IPA flight at Aisle 5 across the street before hand helped me relax a ton but I am feelin real real good right now. My toe nails are looking nice and trimmed, heals are softened, and that hot stone massage has me on cloud 9! So good... Thank you Kathy! I will be back... read more

I'm furious! This is the 3rd and final time I give this place a try. I called knowing they'd have a Saturday rush, and they told me 3PM. I arrived and still had to wait 10 minutes. My mani was rushed, so rushed I had to ask the woman if everything was okay. She mumbled something about another customer (who I saw she later had to fix something on-- I overheard her say her polish was uneven) and slowed down a little bit. It was stressing me out! She criticized how short I wanted my nails done. At which point I decided to tell her that I didn't want polish anymore-- I saw where this was going. The whole manicure took about 10 minutes. She left my nails horribly uneven. When I asked for the manager and complained she didn't apologized simply told someone else to fix it. I refused and said I didn't think I should pay but they were already running my card. She offered to give me credit for next time, but I declined as I will not be returning. The last time I went in, similarly my pedicure was rushed and I had to even out a few nails at home. The woman doing my friend's pedicure berated her for not getting the scrub, and saying she really needed it, in a judgmental tone. I should note that my pedicure was very pleasant. It's unfortunate that my relaxed pedicure (by a different women) was ruined by her coworker. This place is not even worth trying out. Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! read more

Traci's Nails - Most of my nails are as uneven as my index. - Nail Salons Near Me - Oakland, California

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I hate to write this review. I would rather keep this place a big secret all to myself but I will be nice and share. This is the only place I like to go for Gel Manicures. Why? They never peel off of my nail. Even though I wash dishes and forget to use gloves, my nails stay beautiful for 2 weeks! They are really really good. And they love my banana bread so they get 5 stars from me. I get the luxury spa treatment pedicure and get the green tea and honey treatment and massage. It is my one thing that I do for myself that is just for me and no one else. I recommend them highly!!! read more

Hubby and I had a ridiculous experience here on a thursday afternoon. He got a mani/pedi. They left his nails jagged and uneven. Like just because he's a man you don't have to trim his nails properly?! They also charged extra for callous remover and didnt remove the (minor) callouses/dry skin. Its not like his feet were a mess to start, he takes care of himself. As for me, terrible pedi, paint left on my skin, toenails different lengths. My gel mani was left uneven across the board, no polish on the tips of my nails...they looked a week old when i walked out. Could not achieve the shape i walked in with! They ended up not charging me for my nails because i had no more time for them to fix them but i couldnt get the 2 plus hours we spent back. Unfortunately, I'll never return. There's only one person in the place who can actually do nails well, if she's busy you're in trouble. As a side note, they also have a habit of arguing with customers (3 times now) and then complaining about it to other customers when they leave. Very unpleasant. I don't wanna hear that, im trying to relax! This trip was the last straw. read more