Mimosa Nails & Spa

It’s usually best to make an appointment if you go after 5pm or on a weekend as they’re usually busy-​but busy for a good reason. They take their time and make sure you’re taken care of! I love the individual bowls they let your feet soak in and of course the free mimosa (or water, tea, soda of our don’t drink) I judge a pedicure by how great their massages are and two of the three times I’ve been I’ve received very long and relaxing massages! I’ll definitely return!

I stopped into the nail spa on a whim. They were busy for a Monday morning, but, Nancy promptly greeted me and made me feel welcome while I waited for my fresh pedicure treatment to be ready. My wait was brief and Nancy and her staff thoughtfully provided me with a beverage (coffee, hot tea, water, or mimosa) as I was seated into a very comfortable massage chair with a fragrant foot soak bowl. The leg and foot massage was epic, actually, one of the best I’ve received. Nancy and her staff continued to pamper me and make sure I was comfortable and satisfied.
The spa environment was very clean and peaceful despite how busy they were. The atmosphere was very relaxing with soothing music and conversation was thoughtful and minimal to maintain tranquility.
Overall, the experience was wonderful. I told Nancy that I felt like a Mimosa Princess, the nail spa definitely helped me hit the reset button to begin my week.

The only nail salon I have been to that is actually a relaxing, pampering experience! I also love that everything is vey clean and sterile. I get creeped out with the jet foot bowls at most salons and whether they are actually cleaned. Definitely must try!!!

RAVE: Mimosa Nail Salon on First Street behind The Vine. I have found my new nail place. They do everything right here! No blaring TV’s … soft instrumental music. No strong acrylic smells… they specialize in gel. You are offered a mimosa, coffee, or tea when you sit down. They have iPads at each chair if that’s your thing. They bring out a tub of warm water with rose petals floating in it. They take their time and do a wonderful job. Everyone is so friendly. The salon is beautifully decorated with a kid’s play area. The massage chairs are the best ever! I won’t go anyplace else.

Very relaxing ambiance. Best foot massage I’ve experienced. Chairs and foot tanks weren’t my favorite

This place is a rip off!!! They charge you for taking off shellac??? Who does that??? Also charged $ 10 for a polish change?
The lady doing my pedicure was in her own world and talking in Vietnamese the whole time!
Also she don’t use a scrubber ! She used a filer to scrub my feet!
Never coming back!
They had a nice ambience but that’s about it!
Very expensive for a mediocre service

Bad experience. Waited a while after being seated for a pedi. Got started when the water was getting cold. The lady dug so deep in my cuticle that my toe now looks swollen. To scrub my feet, she used a nail file which looked previously used and not cleaned. Oh and when she was filing my nails down she made them so crooked. Then when she put the polish on she didn’t cover the whole nail. I mentioned it, she said «yeah yeah yeah,» and didn’t cover the whole nail on the second coat either.
My sister started around the same time as I did but didn’t finish for another 30 minutes after.
As for their prices, not bad. BUT I’ve never been to a place that charged to remove gel polish (for my sister) and charged $ 10 to do a polish change only (for me).
At least hear what your customers have to say and improve from there — don’t ignore them completely.
The beautiful appearance of the salon was as good as it gets.

Fairly good! Not the best I’ve ever had! Flowers in the pedicure bowl and a Mimosa is a nice touch! Quiet, some sift music playing. I did get sleepy which means I was relaxed. I’d return.

What a terrible experience. I’m really disappointed. Based on the reviews I was really excited to relax after work, have a Mimosa and get pampered.
I’m a single working mom so it is huge for me when I can go and get my nails and toes done.
The service was horrible. I felt so uncomfortable. The lady doing my nails didn’t smile not one time. I didn’t get but a one minute massage and when I asked if it would be ok to have a second mimosa after being there for over an hour I was yelled at and told that was all I got cause she didn’t want me to be drunk. Wow.
I don’t know about you, but I am a grown woman. I know my limits and would never put myself in a dangerous situation. I don’t need to be yelled at like I’m a child. Two mimosas that are ¾ juice are not going to get me drunk. I understand the need to protect your business but you don’t need to speak to me so disrespectfully.
In addition, as much as I love kids, her daughter was super adorable but pretty distracting. No offence by all means, but I was trying to have some mommy time and not have my ear talked off or told how to use my massage chair.
On top of everything, the pricing was outrageous for the mediocre service.
Needless to say, I will not be returning.

Cute place. They want to please. Technique was ok. Gels that are peeling bad at 10 days but they are pretty.

Amazing environment! Calm, clean, and calf massagers! They have the soaking bowls separate from the amazing massage chairs. Did I mention the calf massager??? It’s wonderful.
Al staff was friendly and kind. Wifi is available.
It is my first time here and I will be back!

I really enjoyed my first visit. Very nice and clean. Loved the foot soak and massage.

I really needed some r&r today and decided to give this place a try after some raves from Livermore friends. It is not visible from the street just as an FYI. It’s behind the vine and has parking right out front. I called ahead and they were able to fit me in within 30 min on a Saturday.
Love the wonderful relaxing music and aesthetic of the salon. I had a manicure and pedicure which were both great. What an awesome massage! Ahhhhh! They used the mini new files and wrap on all the bowls so, very clean. Lots of selection for gels and they help you match gels with regular polish on toes.
Last but not least, I was given a delicious mimosa!

Wow, red carpet treatment! The first thing they ask, would you like a mimosa? Ah YES please! And it’s complimentary! Snacks, coffee, tea, extra pillows and even a little kid who entertains your kids when you come in with kids! I love this place!
Ok so let’s talk about the work. I only get shellac and the lady who did mine is a perfectionist! I love the pedicures, it’s not cheap! It’s $ 45 for spa pedi and add shellac it’s $ 60! Although in my opinion, I didn’t get the smooth feet after all that scrubbing and paraffin, I think they need to research a better exfoliating product. My other lady has those and my feet feels baby feet after! No bells and whistles but yet effective. So that would be my only improvement if they read this! I digress, let’s continue — And shellac mani is $ 35. You do get what you pay for! Perfection and it’s been 2 weeks and no lifting! I made another appointment — I am very happy and hope their services and hospitality continues to be top notched! The massage chairs are also very nice and new!

Cleanest Salon I’ve ever seen.
Mimosa is by far the best in Livermore. If you don’t do acrylics go there. They are a little pricier but definitely worth it. Because they don’t do acrylics, it doesn’t smell like chemicals. They use hot water with fresh fruit and flowers for the pedicures. And they use all organic lotions and scrubs. They are super sanitary. I have a hard time with nail salons because I work in the cosmetology industry, so I know what to look for. I’ve been to salons that seem clean, but once I see how they use their tools and clean the bowls, it’s really gross. I’ve seen in person what infections look like from improper cleaning. So spend the extra money on a sanitary place that also does awesome nails. Bonus — they serve Mimosas!

This place is so cute! The owner Nancy is so sweet, she always greets everyone who walks in, and you’re offered a drink right away (the mimosas are awesome). I started coming here a few month ago and I have to say when Nancy does my nails, it’s the best gel manicure I’ve ever had. My nails are always shaped perfectly, the nail polish is always even, the polish isn’t on my cuticles and her manicures last forever! I can easily do two weeks in between appointments, but usually stretch it to 3 – 4 weeks. A few times I’ve gotten manicures from other ladies, and they’re still great, just not quite as amazing as when Nancy does it.

SO i’m very conflicted on this place. I decided to come in because of all the great reviews I saw on Unilocal.and had some pretty high expectations, especially when it came to the customer service.
I called the day before and the lady told me that I could come in that day or tomorrow because they had a lot of openings. It was during the middle of the week, so it was nice to have a quick booking.
I got there the next day at 1100 and the lady asked if she could help me. I told her that I was there for an appt for my gel nails. She looked at me like I was crazy when I told her I had an appt for that day. There was one other lady there getting a pedi and manicure at the same time. She sat my down at the nail bar and proceeded to start on my nails. While she had cuticle cream on my nails, she then hands me the nail ring to pick out my colors. She didn’t let the cuticle remover set and started on my nails right away. It was hard to pick a color while all that was going on.
The whole process took 30 minutes. I NEVER had a nail appt go that short before. Usually it takes an hour. But this lady rushed me the whole time. She barely even sat down while she was cleaning my nails. She only sat when she painted them. I don’t know what the rush was since they were NOT busy at all. She even cut me a little and I think it was due to her rushing me instead of taking her time. I get that some people want to be in and out and done. but I wanted a little pampering. The lotion they use at the end also smells a little like urine. maybe it’s just me but i had to wash that off RIGHT away. She also gave some half ass massage.
So why the three stars then? Cause the end product came out pretty good. I didn’t like the experience, the whole rushing and not taking her time but the nails are pretty nice. The gel is on nicely and evenly. she trimmed my nails pretty even as well. I had to ask her to remove some of the polish she got on my skin since I like my nails pretty short. So there’s my conflict.
Go if all you care about is the end product being pretty good and/​or you are in a rush
Don’t go if you want a little R&R and pampering cause the experience will leave you saying «that’s it?»

We had a great experience at Mimosa Nail & Spa. We made appointments on Friday, the day before my friend got married at Wente Vineyards. We had a group of 6 women, and staggered our appointments by half an hour starting at 12:30pm. The nail salon was pretty busy when we arrived, but we didn’t wait long to get started. They have a huge variety of OPI and Essie nail polish colors to choose from.
The service was quick and courteous. We were offered a mimosa during our treatment. We got the basic mani and pedi combo ($ 45). Now, 1.5 weeks later, neither my mani nor pedi has chipped yet. Very impressive.
Pros:
1. Efficient service
2. CLEAN
3. Great selection of nail polish colors
4. The salon did not smell of acetone, probably b/​c they don’t acrylic

I almost don’t want to give 5 stars because I don’t want everyone to know my little secret nail spot!
Nancy and her team are the best. It’s not the cheapest mani or pedi in town, but it’s worth every penny.
From the awesome massage chairs (with calf massagers!), to pretty flowers in the pedi water, to the great selection of matching gel and regular polishes, Mimosa is great.
Nancy takes great care to ensure nails are properly prepped for gel polish, cleaning the cuticle gently but thoroughly, so the polish stays on for 2 – 3 weeks.
I usually call for an appointment, but they do walk ins too. No acrylic/​fake nails here either, but I hate those fumes and the dust fake nails cause so I love that it’s acrylic free in the salon! Much healthier for the customers and employees.

Livermore’s my hometown so when I come to visit here and there I get my nails done. This place has definitely been the best nail spa I’ve been to in Livermore.
When you get a pedicure here they have you dunk your feet in a bowl that is wrapped (perfect in terms of worrying about cleanliness) along with flower petals and fruit. Aesthetically pleasing and comforting.
They don’t do acrylic nails here which is not a problem for me. The owner is more about doing your nails (manicure and pedicure) as natural as possible.
First time here, but I’ll definitely come back when I visit town again. A little pricey, but worth it. They do foil nails here which is rad! They have about 20 – 30 different designs. I did a full set of gel nails with a foil design as accent nails.