French Nail

It was my first time going here and I had a really good experience.
Pros: clean, good customer service, good location.
–Parking is fine during the day; you can always park somewhere nearby and take a very short walk.
–The pedicure section had nice chairs.
–The gal who did my gel polish had done a wonderful job.
*Maybe I haven’t been going to the right salons the last five years, but I’m satisfied with this one. Normally after a couple hours I see defects, but not this time.
Cons: the place was hard to find.
–Their sign is literally way up high where you cannot see it unless you look up. So! I added a photo of the front.

Terrible experience, once again. I’ve given this place a try many times over the years because the location is convenient for me, and because my very sweet husband gave me a gift certificate for Christmas. After looking at my neglected toes for an hour in Barre class this morning I decided it was time for a pedi. Despite only having one other customer in the shop and 3 gals working, Sunny hurried me into the chair and got straight to work. No time to warm the water to my liking or let my feet soak for a few. Done in 20 mins, top coat and all! $ 29 and I’ll need to take the pumice stone to my own heels in the shower tonight. If you want a relaxing, thorough pedicure experience, I wouldn’t recommend this place.

I get shellac manicures at French Nail and am always pleased with how long they last. The ladies that work there are always friendly and focus on great customer service.

My sisters and I just went to get our nails done. The manicure and pedicure was literally 15 minutes long. They did a horrible job! Half my nails are still bare as it doesn’t have nail polish on it! The salon was completely empty when we went in yet we were still rushed!
I paid $ 177.00 for 3 shellac manicures and pedicures and tipped $ 10.00 and left. My sisters stayed back as they were finishing up. As my younger sister was leaving the girl that was doing her nails demanded her tip! DEMANDED her tip!!!
My sister told her that the total was paid with a $ 10 tip to split amongst themselves. She then refused to let my sister leave the salon! She said she wanted MORE tip money! None of the other employees stepped in! They argued with my sister for 20 mins! She finally left but was held hostage to pay more tip!
Please beware! They hold you hostage for a tip amount they want!
Never returning!!!

This is the worst place to do your Nails. I went in to have my Shellac removed they did a bad job. She wouldn’t wait a minute on the solution and started scraping it off my nails scratching them off leaving my nails scared. Then pushed my hand saying that’s it she’s done, I told her there is still some shellac left and that the surface needs a fast polish at least. She refused to listen and told me $ 5. Besides that when I first entered there was no greetings or smile, the beauticians where talking in their language across the place in a loudly voice and constantly. I didn’t feel like a customer I felt like I wasn’t welcomed. The behavior from what I saw was negative so was the vibe in the place. I usually go to that block daily for my coffee and other services but this nail place I will never enter again.

I absolutely love this place! Other people have made note that the ladies are «unfriendly and don’t talk to you» but for me, I actually enjoy that I can sit and relax instead of making conversation while I get my toes and nails done! They’ve always been very kind and friendly to me and do fantastic work. It’s Kirkland, so yes it’s a littler pricier than some other places but I think you get what you pay for– great service, friendly but quiet, wonderful mani pedi. I like that if I get the CND shellac they use the proper top and base coat– I’ve gone to other places that use CND shellac color but even if they have the top and base coat refuse to use it bc it’s more expensive, but not here! The salt scrub, hot stones and warm towels used for the massage during the pedicure are luxurious and heavenly– I will continue to come here for a long time!

This place is great for a man to get a pedicure. They did so much for $ 29 which I was impressed for a pedicure.
They start off by soaking your feet in a nice soapy tub then they do the trimming of your toenails and dead skin around them.
Then they go to the thing the removes the calluses. They did a good job on the too. They used a brown sugar foot scrub on my feet and lower legs which smelled really good and felt amazing. Then they topped it off with a lower leg and foot massage for a good amount of time.
They a hot towel for each leg followed up by two hot rocks that the massaged both legs with. I thought that it was a nice touch because I’ve never seen any other place do that to cap off the pedicure. But the only reason they didn’t get five stars is because they don’t speak English when talking to one another which I believe is a big customer service issue. And rude for a business in which a majority of the clients don’t speak their language. But that was the only issue I found with this place. They service was great
I would definitely go back to this place when I am up here in the Kirkland area. For sure best I’ve had in the area so far.

It’s nice and great place for pedi. My lady was very kind and professional.
There is very clean and convenient place.
I will back again.

Not the best place for an eyebrow wax but the most convenient location to me. Been told no for eyebrow wax the last three times I’ve been there. I give up. Too much competition in Kirkland to put up with this «will they or won’t they today» nonsense.

Very amateur and unfriendly nail place. When my friend and I walked in we were greeted w/​annoyance and immediately treated like we were inconveniencing the ladies there. They didn’t utter a word to me even when I said something to them. They rushed through my mani pedi and she didn’t perfect the lines on my French manicure, she just painted them on w/​o any editing. I know that most people just think their nail technicians talk about them but these ladies actually pointed at my friend and I and they laughed. They also greeted other customers w/​the same attitude. Very impolite, very rushed, and a more expensive price than I could’ve paid elsewhere. Go to this nail place only if you want a below average nail job, and a salty attitude.

Went in on a Thursday around noon, only because I found a parking space out front. Only one other lady having her pedi at the same time. Last time I was in, it was busy and needed an appt. Marie was very good, but the hot rocks and salt massage wasn’t long enough, as to others I have been too.
No Wi-​if so couldn’t play my games. Three gals there and they talked among themselves. I would go back if could find parking as that is a hard area to find one. $ 29.00 for a Pedi. $ 44. For mani and pedi.

We come here occasionally since it’s close to my parents home. It’s a hit or miss with the friendliness, sometimes they’re really welcoming and chatty and other times they hardly acknowledge you when you walk in, don’t talk to you and chat amongst themselves in another language (awkward). They have ‘Pay with Cash’ signs ALL over their store, assuming because they don’t want to pay the fees and taxes, we all have to pay taxes. This last time I paid with a CC and the lady gave me a huge scowl when I pulled out my card. They weren’t very friendly this past time and a couple of my nails have already chipped (bummer). I gave it another chance because my mom scheduled it but I think we will look elsewhere for mani’s and pedi’s next time.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY IN THIS PLACE.
Dirty, tacky, EXPENSIVE. I’m also not a fan of having my feet massaged by a person who is blatantly talking about me right in front of me because they know I cannot understand what they are saying. I may be ignorant to their language but I am not blind. Rude, pathetic, etc.
This place does not use liners on the tubs nor do they properly clean their tools. I saw them simply rinse off the skin scraper tool (for calluses) with water and put back for re-​use. Yuck.
I usually don’t judge a place simply based on the interior design or décor but this place could not be any more tacky if they tried. Plus the massage chairs are old and ripped. Mine didn’t even turn on. Keep in mind this is Kirkland as well. This place could not look any more out of place. Gross.
Also, they charge $ 29 for a pedicure, which is more than most places besides Gene Juarez, etc. My girlfriend and I were in and out of there in TWENTY FIVE minutes. For $ 29 plus the expected tip? No, just no. I will never frequent this place again and I highly advise against it for anyone else who values their feet and/​or dignity.
I forgot flip flops and assumed that the plastic/​foam ones these places usually provide would be sufficient for me to at least get back to my car. Boy was I wrong there too. They put pieces of PAPER around my feet. I should have just gone barefoot because they didn’t last out the door.

Just tried this place for the first time because my regular place was too busy. My technician while quiet did a really good job she paid attention to small details which I loved. Only reason I gave a 4 and not a 5 is because of the way they took the shellac I had on, off. At my regular place they soak a cotton ball in acetone and secure it with some foil. Here they put some acetone in a bowl and then halfway through put that bowl in a bowl with hot water. While it got the job done, there was already some blue nail polish bits in the acetone. It worked but I found it a bit unsanitary…

After being a regular at French Nail for about 3 years, it’s time to give my ladies an upgrade!
4 solid stars for my nail technician — Miyu. Her pedicures are perfection. Much attention is paid to little details, polish application is flawless and she takes her time with foot & calf massage!
I also love the fact that French Nail is owned and run by an all woman crew! Cheers to girl power ;-)
The massage chairs could use an upgrade, and décor should be freshened up a bit for a full 5 star rating.

I came here with a Gift Certificate for a pedicure. I made an appointment and got in right on time. There were some really great things about the pedicure: Very meticulous cleaning up of my nails. The salt scrub on my feet, the hot stone massage, and the regular massage. The only problem– they weren’t long enough! My whole pedicure was 45 minutes including drying time and they charge $ 29. I would have loved any of these things to be longer. My tech was very nice.
Next, even though they had a wide variety of colors I opted for French. Unfortunately she used an off-​white for the tips and made the line too thin. It really didn’t «pop» so not very noticeable. Maybe some people prefer that but I like a very white, medium line on my toes. I should have said something but I didn’t.
Then it was time to dry so I had to get up and go over the drying table. On my way I nicked a couple toes against a chair leg. (it’s a very tight squeeze in there, so getting up off of the chair pedestal over to the drying table is a bit of a challenge-​in addition, they did not take my purse for me, did not move any furniture, didn’t pull out the chair to sit on, or move my shoes-​I had to do that myself). I brought my mishap to the attention of another tech, who might be the owner or manager, and she was very annoyed at my mistake and having to fix it.
After sitting awhile chatting to another patron, it was time to go, but they made no move to take off the toe separators or paper flip flops, or put my own flip flops on for me. They didn’t check to see if my toes were dry either.
When I got home I took my own white nail polish and re-​did the tips the way I like them-​bright white with a medium line.
If it sounds picky-it’s because I’ve been spoiled at other places for far less money and a result I prefer. I do give them credit for ambiance and color choices, and the 10 minutes of salt scrub/​hot stone massage.

This is my usual nail place — they always do a great job. Very meticulous when painting nails. Sometimes this means they can take a little bit longer, but I’d rather have a quality manicure. Their prices are pretty standard and reasonable. The atmosphere is always very pleasant. Can be hard to get in, so I’ve learned my lesson to call ahead and make an appointment, even if it is just a few hours in advance.

Awful. Unfriendly staff. Massage portion of pedi was 10 seconds tops. They talked about other customers… in a different language. But I speak multiple languages and understood most of what they were saying. Then when I was done, they asked me if I could pay in cash. Awful!

I love Sara! She is very gentle, sweet & kind.
The atmosphere of this place is comfortable & cozy

Quick & reasonably priced. They accept credit cards (I think there’s a surcharge), but of course cash is preferred. The nail technicians keep to themselves, and are very pleasant.
I recommend that you call ahead for an appointment, as they are usually busy/​overbooked, due to walk-​ins. (Juanita Village has become a busy place) Sometimes, they can take walk-​ins within 15 minutes.
If you can’t find parking in the lot, there is a garage under one of the apartment buildings available for retail customers (towards the Starbucks).