Nails For You

Nails for You is a family owned salon that I’ve been to going to for several years. I have always been pleased with my mani/​pedi and LOVE the relaxing chairs. Nice view of the lagoon, too.
Big selection of polishes and I even get an eye brow shaping every now and again. Nhi is the BOMB!!! If you can request an appointment with Ngi, you won’t be disappointed.

This nail salon was horrible! I do not recommend it to anyone. I could’ve done a better job on my own. The girl who did my nails got nail polish all over the edges and did a horrible job cleaning the edges. She also cut my cuticle to the point where it was bleeding and it left a scab and it is still throbbing.
Not to mention the people working were extremely unfriendly. People who gave this place a higher rating have never been to an actual nail salon.

I’ve been here several times and have not been disappointed. The view from the pedicure chairs are of the gorgeous lagoon. And Nhi did a great gel manicure. Fast, friendly and reasonably priced.

$ 25 for a very good pedicure. There was no wait when I arrived. The pedicurist took his time and didn’t get irritated (as sometimes happens) when I was getting fidgety during the pumice scrub time. They had a good variety of colors. I’d definitely go back next time I need a pedi and I have an hour to kill.

Very nice relaxing place to get your nails done! I live in the neighborhood and it is very convenient. Everyone is very pleasant, I got over charged and I had no idea until someone ran out to give me cash back they were very apologetic which was very nice. I’m always satisfied with the work done and you can’t go wrong with the price either.

I’ve been visiting this salon for well over 5 years now. I drive there from a few cities south and it’s worth the visit. I get the manicure/​pedicure on the spa chair. The chair massage is great. The salon has a front and back door (which faces the canal and is kept open, weather permitting) so there is always a nice cross breeze. You don’t worry about breathing in those typical chemical smells from all the procedures, like you do in many nail salons. Service is professional and courteous. The staff is not super talkative, so that means you can relax with a magazine or watch what’s on the flat screen TV. I like that. The products used are very good quality. Their manicures last the longest compared to other salons I’ve visited. Parking has never been a problem for me. Prices are also very reasonable. Check it out.

Do not go to this place! I recently had back surgery so I’m not allowed to drive therefore I unable to go to my usual nail salon to get a pedicure. This place was close to my house so I thought I give it a try. First I tried calling to make an appointment but the phones were screwed up and I couldn’t thru. My only option now is to walk there and try as a walk in. It’s a long walk especially after back surgery, about a mile. Upon arrival l only see 2 customers and a man came up to me and I ask «Could I get a pedicure?» He looks in his appointment book a says we’re all booked until 2 o’clock. I told him I tried calling for a appointment but his phone is bad and if he can accommodate me, that I am disabled and had to walk there because his phone didn’t work in hopes he would take a walk in, it was only 12:15 PM, no chance.
This guy is a real junkhead he doesn’t care and don’t deserve to be in business.

I have come here several times now so this is a cumulative review.
I need to just take a moment to say how WONDERFUL the people are here!
On different occasions I have had different people work my my nails. I’ve had the couple that owns the shop both work on my nails, the owner’s sister and their niece, each of these nail techs are so sweet! They aren’t the typical snoopy nail tech! It just gives me time to actually relax and enjoy «me time.»
Their mani and pedis here are great because their messages are heaven and the quality of the nail polish (gel) is superb! It lasted me several weeks until I finally had the time to come back for a new set. They don’t rush and do a crappy job and they aren’t rough at all. I’ve had pleasant visits each and every time.

Not sure why this place got such a low rating. It’s not bad at all. They have a nice color selection and they offer matching gel colors. I think it’s owned by a husband and wife team. Husband is super nice and friendly, the wife warms up to you and she does a great job with the application. Love any place with a good massage chair. Not the cheapest place to get a mani/​pedi but it’s usually not too busy and they are very accommodating. Took me in as they were closing and still didn’t feel rushed!

Went here tonight at 5 with my mom for mani-​pedis. I was here for my Prom preparations for tomorrow. Walked in to the shop, my mom picked out her color (I brought some other nail polish that I purchased to match my dress) and waited a little while.
Shortly thereafter, we were seated in the pedicure section and they began to work. The process was so relaxing and my lady made some small talk with me which was nice.
The manicure came out well too. And even though we came an hour before they closed, we weren’t rushed. They took their time with us to ensure that everything came out the way we wanted it to.
Thank you for an amazing experience and for making my nails look STUNNING for my Prom tomorrow.

Worst paint job in my entire life

Bad, Liers… run somewhere else! They lie n quote $ 40 for shellac n pedi n after nailz done… they charge $ 50.WTF…fighting saying she quoted $ 50 on da phone!!! N I said hello no… coz I know exactly why I went there coz it was cheaper n that I know reviews on Unilocal was already bad so why did I still go there coz it was cheap! She kept arguing that she quoted $ 50…so…whose dump ass go n pay $ 50 at a bad reviews salon n not go and pay $ 50 at a good reviews salon??? So… run n go somewhere else coz not right… liers…liers!

I love this nail salon! The place is so clean and fresh especially since they are right on the water in Foster City. They leave the doors open and a nice breeze always flows through the room, unlike most salons that are stuffy and reek like chemicals. They spend a lot of time working and perfecting their work and they are friendly and kind. They also give the best long hand and foot massages and their massage chairs are so nice. I almost didnt want to write this review because I don’t want this local secret to get out but this place deserves recognition and more business as they are the best nail salon I’ve been to in the Bay Area.

Has been a customer for over a year now. I still think its a clean place, friendly (not talkative) service and quality products.

HORRIBLE! Rude!
They refused to trim my big toes!!!
I’ve been getting pedicures, with the same toenail Length for 30 years and never had I experienced this. They refused to cut it to where the previous cut was as evidence by grown out polish just 7 weeks old. The actual person doing it didn’t speak English so two others ganged up on me w Some lame excuse about not being able to cut shorter than my skin on top of toes. They we’re so rude and refused when I asked them to let me do it myself. When i said i would leave if they wouldn’t they practically kicked me out.
I then went straight to another salon and they trimmed by big toes without comment.
It was my first and last time to nails 4 u.
They should not be in business!

Clean, friendly, great manis and pedis. I have been here at least 10 times and have always been happy. Having said that… something weird happened today when I was in for a mani/​pedi. They did a good job for me, and it was only $ 35, but while I was there a woman walked in and told the guy (who I think is the owner or manager) that she needed a nail fixed. She said she’d been there just a few days before and her polish was already chipping. He responded with «Well regular polish only lasts a few days». She said she’s had many manicures in her life and most last at least a week. He continued to argue with her about it, insisting that if you’re «lucky» it will last a week! I found that really rude and unnecessary. Geez, just take two minutes and fix her damn nail!

I had a great first visit! They have a giant selection of Shallac colors, bigger than any other salon I’ve visited. The place is small and was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon, so I was quoted at 20 minute wait. They actually got me in in under 10 minutes and Helen did a great job with my manicure. $ 25 too, not bad. :)

This place is called Nails 4 You now — new name.
Anyway — I like this place! Easy to spot, right in the plaza with a big parking lot.
You walk in, they have a good selection of polish and usually little-​to-​no waiting time. No appointments needed. They have about 4 stations set up for manicures and 4 spa-​chairs in the back for pedi’s.
The pricing is not terrible. 30 bucks for a spa-​pedi (leg massage and all) and I believe 35 – 40 dollars for a full set of acrylics. They aren’t the fastest, unfortunately. A pedi has taken me an hour — and add in some finger nails and you can easily be there for 2 – 2.5hrs.
Typical nail salon — not terribly talkative with the clients, but there are 2 TVs to watch and magazines everywhere.
I like them!

I highly advise people to NOT have your nails done at this place.
i went here to get a manicure and after waiting for about 30 min i was seated. The girl that was doing my nails was quiet and working REALLY fast. As i was reading my magazine she started buffing my nails. All of a sudden i felt a STABBING pain in my right ring finger. SHE FILED A PIECE OF NAIL OFF THE BED OF MY FINGER!
It was the worst effing pain i have ever been in. I pulled my hand away and said «what did you do?» She said my nails were thin. (they aren’t FYI). I told her to stop the manicure — the last thing i wanted her to do was put nail polish on the open nail bed!
I got up to leave and the man at the front asked me to pay. I refused. I told him that his woman buffed my nail OFF and i refuse to pay and if i got an infection they would have MAJOR problems from me. He then *begged* me to pay $ 10. I said absolutely not and then walked out.

This place is absolutely TERRIBLE.
I had been coming here I was 5 years old, accompanying my mother because she wouldn’t trust my brother and I at home… alone. With knives in the kitchen and butter within accessible reach (apparently when I was young I made makeshift stairs out of cabinets, climbed up and stuffed and entire stick of butter in my mouth. Now THAT explains baby fat).
However, she would ONLY go to one woman here, and if she wasn’t available then she wouldn’t go.
American Nails was the type of place to go if you wanted to leave with cuts and brusies. The only time that my experience was 5 stars was when I was ten, and the owners 10 year old son gave me a manicure of my very own. He was fast, he was smooth, he was AWESOME. And he wasn’t even licensed!
I made the mistake of coming back probably…5 years later? When you have a couple extra bucks you want to treat yourself to a manicure once in a while (especially when you’re 15 like I was and felt all grownup and sophisticated). However, the guy nearly broke my hand when he was «massaging» it, and I left with several cuts and cuticles intact.
WTF.
Never. Coming. Here. Again.
It’s been 7 years, and I’m still American Nail free.