New to area from va this is my new Nail place! Best ladies ever! Attentive fun and caring! Nails done perfectly and had the best tea read more

Valentine Nails - Yay - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

The massage on shoulders and neck made me want to come back again. The price was really reasonable and the place was nice and clean

My shellac nails were a reasonable price and are fine, except for my thumb, which she put too much glitter on the tip and it's bumpy. I felt very rushed and the first thing I asked was "do you have time?" Because I know I just walked in. If you don't, tell me no! Don't be greedy and rush through my service. I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

I was able to walk in without an appointment and get a full acrylic set. There were only 2 girls working and pretty busy, but they worked really hard to accommodate everyone. My nails look nice. The only "negative" thing I would say is that it wasn't the most relaxing experience, but at that moment I got exactly what I wanted. Prices are reasonable. I will definitely go back. read more

I work very hard for my money and these nail salons I know make more money a hr than what most people make these days. There's people who come and get there nails done when they can't afford it. 1st off I go and get my nails done to pamper myself 2nd:relax for a bit 3rd I want only one person to work on my hands/feet at a time. So in other words I don't want one person to start on my hands than switch and switch back again. It's confusing and annoying. Basically when I first came in I told lady that I wanted a fill. As she starts working on me she goes off complaining that my nails are lifting and she needs to do a whole new set.. I'm not going to say she was wrong she was right. What gets me is the switching back and fourth. The main lady she was very rough. I really just got annoyed with the treatment I got being a new customer I thought they'd make it a lil extra special especially since the prices was higher than other places. I stood my ground and decided this wasn't the place for me so I said "i changed my mind on my acrylic" and left as a unhappy customer that was definitely over charged for a take off of acrylics. I'm very happy to announce that I'm a happy paying customer else wear where they treat me nicely n give me the relaxing service that I look forward to when I go and get my nails done. Honestly there's many other nail salons around that give better service so keep looking because this place isn't the one read more

Tried this salon based on yelp reviews only. They were great! Did a great job, very clean and reasonable prices. I am extremely picky and have tried many places over the years due to my technicians moving on. This place is great and I highly recommend them! Written and reviewed by Allyson Strauss. read more

I walked in on a Friday evening and they were able to accommodate me and put one person on for my manicure and another for my pedicure which is an amazing time saver, thanks! My pedicure gal was fine, she did her job but I've had a lot better attention to detail. My manicure was sub-par and frustrating to sit through and watch her go over each nail multiple times at a snail's pace. To top it off, she put on the wrong color shade of red than what was initially requested. I couldn't tell since with most polishes and shades of red, they require a second coat and by then, I didn't care to change it up having already sat through 2 hours of what was supposed to be a simple gel manicure. read more

I have been seeing Annie for 2 years! I love this place. My yelp review was removed so I am making one again. This place is amazing.

Nail Goals 2017!!!!!!!! I have been going to Valentine Nails for over 7 years and I noticed I havent done a review on my go to nail salon....I feel like there is a salon on every block so you have so many options but not all of them do a good job!!! Valentines is clean, friendly and has stayed up to date on ALL the nail trends over the last 7 years! Gel, foil, solar, acrylic, you name it they can do it! I feel the prices are fair for this area and I love that even with a great price you still get great work at Valentines!! Love all the ladies here!!!!!!!! A go to for nails, eyebrows, eyelashes and waxing a one stop shop for all your beauty needs!!!! read more

Valentine Nails - Nail Goals 2017!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I love this place. Mary broke out the dremel to buff me up!! I got Mary as my manicurist today. She was very professional very courteous. She asked me if I wanted tea and I said no but she brought me a nice cup of tea that was very soothing. read more

Valentine Nails - Mary is doing my nails. She broke out the dremel tool to file my nails. She's great. Did a great job. I love it here!! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Loved my nails but the treatment & process was a nightmare. I usually do my own acrylics & it was my first time coming here. As soon as I sat down, the owner went in for the kill on my old acrylics, digging cutting pliers into my nail bed to rip the acrylic off & almost puncturing through my actual nail. She had no patience nor any customers waiting after me at the time. After seeing how much she hurt me, she finally decided to use acetone to soak it off. I had my natural nails grown out & she snipped them all off so short that she almost cut the quick of my nail (where nail & skin meet). When she applied the nail glue for extension tips, she glued the bottom of my nail down to my skin sloppily then tried to rip them apart, which doesn't work...it's basically crazy glue. After applying the acrylic, she used the electric nail filer so roughly she cut my cuticles & my skin & burned my nail bed so badly I pulled my hand away in shock. Nail techs are supposed to constantly check the temperature of your nail to ensure there is no overheating because using the drill in the same spot so repetitively causes high heat from the friction. She was extremely rough when hand-filing my nails making it feel like she was going to rip my nails backwards off my nail bed, which is a feeling that makes most people cringe. In the end, I was charged extra for having my nails filed & painted - isn't that what a manicure encompasses? Overall, that was the most uncomfortable & painful process I have ever had to endure for a manicure. Beauty is pain but not in this sense. I was extra nice to her the entire time in hopes she would stop being rude & rough but that was wishful thinking. The nicest thing she did was put my jacket on for me in the end so as to not mess up my nails. ;/ read more

Valentine Nails - Coffin-shaped acrylics done by owner ~ July 2015 - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

I got a pedicure yesterday and I am soooooo happy with how it came out. Before I came in I had calluses on my feet and some slightly ingrown toenails and when I came out my feet were nice and smooth. The new workers there were very nice and accommodating and went out of their way to make sure I was pleased. I don't know where Annie went but I prefer the new workers (Anna and Lisa) much more than her. Annie was kind of a little b*tch. Even though Annie is gone they still get the job done! I will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Annie is the best! Great acrylic nails

Gross! I came here to get my upper lip waxed and the lady double dipped in the wax!!! YUCK The room was dirty and the bed was dusty it looked like they haven't been washed for years ... I hope I don't bring a bed bug home :( read more

This salon is awesome !! My nails looks great. And this is really high quality!!thank you so much Vilentine nails salon, you are perfect !! read more

Valentine Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Mateo, California

Love this place....looks great after remodel! Annie and Cathy are both awesome ...make appointment otherwise the wait might be long but the results are always good :) read more

Me my husband had the best service today at Valentine's nails. Mary and tammy are the best. They very experienced and polite. The shop is very clean. I loved that they had a food network on the tv. They did a excellent pedicures for us. We will both be back read more

The salon is clean, but not sure how well they clean their tools considering she just pulled her tools out of her drawer. Not like what I see at other salons where they pull them out wrapped after disinfecting them. The lady over did it on cutting my cuticles... ouch!!! The polish was too thick and didn't dry as fast as other places I've been to. She had a show on tv with a lot of foul language not to mention the tv was super loud. Not a very relaxing atmosphere when the TV is loud. The worse part is the lady was not very friendly. Most nail technicians I've encountered engage in some type of conversation. This lady was not friendly at all. Pros: A lot of colors to choose from They give a free 3-5 minute neck/back massage read more

Got a gel manicure and pedicure. Burned me twice with very hot stones during my pedicure didn't even apologize and both women even proceeded to laugh about it as if it was a joke. At the end after paying proceeded to ask me for a tip and when I mentioned how I was burned with the stones she proceeded to laugh once again. I don't find being hurt funny at all. The service was not great. I watched how they offered another woman getting less than I was done tea and water but never offered me anything. Then have the nerve to expect a tip. I don't tip when I see my service and dollars are being treated indifferent and not being respected. As I was getting up to leave she still was commenting that she was sad. Well I'm sad too I got burnt and subpar service. This was my second time here even after they gave me a messy gel manicure and pedicure the first time. Won't be back. read more

I was searching for a place to get my mani/pedi done since my regular place just wasn't cutting it anymore. My friend and I decided to try this place since it had good reviews. It wasn't very busy since we went on a Friday afternoon. We were seated immediately and served some tea. The girls went to work on my toes first. It was a job well done. I had neon pink polish and it came out perfect. They massage your legs and feet, as well as put hot rocks on your feet which I was skeptic about but it turned out feeling nice. They also did my mani in which they massage your hands and arms. While they were doing this they gave me a neck massage, it was amazing. The great part about Valentine Nails is that the mani/pedi only cost 35 dollars for all this treatment. They also do waxing, which I didn't get, but I saw on their wall. I would recommend this place to everyone. The service is great and the girls are very sweet. This is my regular nail shop now! read more

My nails look great. I went for the first time and did a full set of French tips. Ann put a movie on for me and I really relaxed. read more

They are really good here. They take their time and my gels have lasted up to a month (didn't want to wait that long but couldn't find time to get back in for a fill!) Clean, very hospitable, we always bring my 5 yr old daughter and they will put on a kids movie for her, paint her nails, etc. Very good find and they are open on Sundays which is nice! read more

Valentine Nails has a new owner! And yes - she is amazing! I came here on a Sunday around 6pm and surprisingly she was open. She was happy to see us and informed us that they are open till 7pm. What a relief as I had called several other places only to find that they had closed early due to it being a Sunday. Overall great service and the massage she gives is a treat. :o) I would definitely come again! read more

This is a tiny hair-and-nails joint tucked within a strip mall in San Mateo, across from Bel-Mateo Bowl (for those that bowl!). If you're new to this area, you may have to drive around a little bit to find the place. I drove by the strip-mall on a week-day and out of curiosity stopped at this place. The main gal Tiffany was at the door, wearing a bored expression. There was one other gal doing someones nails. I was half-inclined to move on but I REALLY wanted a wax done. Tiffany took me into a tiny room; the wax was already set out. I wasn't sure whether she had done someone else already. I wasn't very impressed with the way she did the waxing. She didn't have the finesse that I was used to. She was talkative while working but not with the most pleasant of demeanor, if that makes any sense. Also, another thing I noticed was that she was wearing sweat-pants and it was quite loose. It kept slipping down a little while she was working over me. I couldn't help but notice the dreaded "plumber's crack" a few times. Not to mention her bathroom slippers (thongs) that kept making that sound whenever she moved around. What's up with these so-called professionals wearing such attire at work? OK, I know that you're not supposed to wax at a hair-and-nails joint, but as I said, I was desperate. Sparing the gory details, I was done in thirty minutes. Tiffany didn't do any cleanup that I expected either; another disappointment. I was out the door soon after. I haven't done my hair or nails there, so this review may be a little unfair, since it involves waxing. However, if they provide this service, then I'm entitled to review it. Overall I'm not impressed! read more

Horrible Place. My friend and I walked in at 6:20 and asked them for the special $33 for both pedi and manicure. Even though they were going to close at 7:30 they agreed to work on both of us. I assumed they knew what they were doing and was going to finish early. 1 hr later, I was still sitting in spa chair and still didn't have anyone working on me. Then finally the guy, Henry (I think?) and started on me. I told him I just wanted the normal pedi mani but instead I got this deluxed pedi which cost $35 not including mani. Once he was done with both my feet and fingers it was already past 8 which was overtime for them. It was not at all our fault that they took so long and insisted on that deluxe pedi that took forever. So once he was done, I noticed he did a really crappy job with a couple of nails so I asked the owner to fix it for me. I guess the guy didn't know I understood Vietnamese because right when he started working on me, he was saying stuff like "omg her feet is this and that and how can I work on this" I was already getting mad but let that go since most nail salons talk crap on you with a smile on their faces. But when it was the last straw when I asked the owner to fix my nails and he goes off in Vietnamese saying "Omg does this girl not have common sense? It's overtime already. Who cares if it's crappy. Just get over it and shut her mouth." I assumed he really wanted to go home but if I was going to pay for this then I expect them to do a good job. And if they didn't want to go overtime then they shouldn't have insisted on the deluxe pedicure which took most of the time in the first place. I was going to give them a 1 star but since the owner was really nice and did fixed my nails a little bit I decided to add another star. So I guess if you don't understand Vietnamese then it wont be as bad. From what I can gather here, they talk crap on you and is still able to smile sweetly. Urghh never coming back here again. read more

I have been going to Valentine Nails for 6 months now... I am so happy with the quality of work Annie does and the quality of the products she uses. I have been having my nails done for 30 years now... and I have never been so happy with the quality. I don't have any lifting nor do my nails break! Annie is the owner... she does great work and her customer service has been wonderful. I like the fact that when I make an appointment my time is respected more than a walk in! The shop is simple... nothing elaborate but very clean. I am so happy that I have discovered Valentine Nails! Tammy and Mary do wonderful pedicures too! read more

So I usually get my nails done at Chic nails off of De Anza on 92. However, I actually went there and they couldn't do my nails because I didn't have an appointment. Whatever though, I wasted my time driving further up North. Anyways, I remembered my coworker telling me about how pleased she was after getting a manicure and pedicure, so I decided to check it out. I really wanted to get a color change and get acrylic designs on my real nails but didn't want to pay too much. Guess what! I only ended up paying $12.00 and I was so happy with the results. Trisha is the best at what she does! She even remembered my friend who recommended me to the place when I mentioned she loves simple nail art =) I will definitely be back. read more

Have only gotten pedicures here but they do a great job! They offer hot tea while getting your nail services, a wrap for around your neck, and nice massage chairs while getting a pedicure. They really take the time and do a good job, also the prices are very reasonable! read more

Does anyone know what happened to Annie? I called seven days ago to make an appointment and they said she was out sick with the flu I attempted to call a week later and they said she was on vacation in Vietnam for two months. Sounds weird. I am very picky with my nails and since finding her a year ago I have been very pleased with my nails... Hope she returns read more

I've been to a million nail salon and I usually don't come back a second time because they usually just churn you in and out of these places. I am almost weary to write another awesome review for fear that this place will get too crowded. This place is my haven! I have to say - every time I am here- the ladies have always taken care of me... From warm neck pillows to tea to the lingering massages. They are just the best and I am glad this place is a hidden gem so close to my home. Yay to awesome customer service and to loyalty. read more

I came to this place to do my nails and I present something very unpleasant the workers was so rude to skip a lady that was all ready there waiting for her manicure and pedicure and they ignore her and take and other client that was so rude and stupid of this workers just because they don't want those a client I hate to come to this places but the more I hate the way this workers think they can be excuse because they don't speak English I don't think so if they want AMerican that have to speak inglesh and give a good service to all.their customers learn and give a good service to everyone who choose this place to do their nails go sure I don't came back to this place read more

I've been going with Annie for years now !! I followed her from redwood city ! I always get compliments on my nails even then they are all grown out !!! My daughter likes going there to get her nails some ! Wonderful place !!! read more

I'll never be this desparate again. I have six cuts on my cuticles, two nails are actually the right shape, round and length the same. All the others are different. Cuticles very poorly cut. The polish is not covering my entire nail beds. I already have three bubbles an hour later. It took her 1 hr 45 minutes, leaving gel paint on 3 fingertips. And for $30, get some lotion not from $1 store. AND OH, MY BAD! I SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT MY GLASSES IN WITH ME. read more

Worst pedicure I've ever had: I called stating I was "referred" by a friend, giving the impression I'm looking for a regular place to get my nails done. She was able to see me within the hour. The one who was in charge was very polite and brought me some tea and a neck pillow. Then the pedicure started: I am always nervous about jacuzzi tubs and germs, and these don't seem very sanitary. Throughout the pedicure, she used the same water my feet had been soaking in to rinse off my legs. She wasn't wearing gloves, and she did not know how to hold my toes. At the beginning of the pedicure, I told her I have very bad ingrown toe nails and pointed them out to her, she seemed to understand. She didn't get anything off of my toes, and did not fix my ingrown nails. In my opinion, she should have said she didn't know how to do it before she started, because then I wasted an hour in a pissed off mood while she attempted to redeem herself. She provided a callus scrub that did nothing for my calluses, and wrapped my legs in warm towels while she slowly painted my toes, and corrected paint on every single toe. The towels turned cold quickly, and I had goosebumps all down my legs and was freezing. After the paint was on, she then brings out some callus sanding machine and is acting like she is going to use it on my feet after she's finished everything. She also points out a part of the ingrown nail that is hanging off. The time to fix dead skin/ingrown nails/filing is BEFORE you add paint. I was fed up and left. I hardly ever complain, but if you are looking for a good clean pedicure, don't go here. Apparently from the other reviews Annie is the only person with skill at this "salon" I definitely won't be coming back. read more

Kathy gives the best pedicures ever! Very comfortable environment, reasonable prices, and great service. I will be back!!

Finding the right nail salon can be one of the hardest things to do! But when I came to see Ann at Valentine Nails for my acrylics, I knew she was the one! She is always consistent with my nails and always makes sure that I am happy with them! All of the ladies at Valentine Nails are fantastic. They are all so detailed and friendly. If you're in the area, check them out! You won't be disappointed! read more

Used to love this place, but the owner has such a bad attitude. On more then one occasion she has not only been rude to me but other customers. That's a way to ruin your business. So unfortunate. And not to mention the owner Annie, has cut me a few times, when she was filing my nails. read more

This is my second review on here. The first one was when it was own by a different owner. I went to valentine nails this weekend because i had to get my fake nails taken off. When i went in the lady told me that it would be $ 10 to get them taken off. She also told me that if i get a manicure today she would give me a deal. which was $20 for both taken my nails off and the manicure. It seems like a pretty good deal. However when i checked my bank statement the other day it showed that they over charged me. Even though i signed the paper for $20. I guess they went back and added more money on to my card. I will not return to this nail salon ever again. This place is HORRIBLE!! read more

This place is great. I went here for the first time last Friday. My manicurist was very sweet and did and awesome job on my mani pedi. My nails have yet to crack! They give you a hot neck wrap, stone massage and scrub. I highly recommend this place. Thank you! read more

Bad . i just mean poor service . when i been there for one time with my friend do for my nail done. they was don understand when i said , i has mad when they alway talking language. well when i comeback home and call my friend, tell her about this play is poor service i never comback . read more