FYN Salon

My second visit here. I found this place by accident as they were the only place open on Sunday morning. I was pleasantly surprised.
Very clean facilities. They use liners for pedicures. All their towels look fresh and clean. Got pedicure twice and looked perfect both times. Friendly staff.
I will continue to come here.

Never been here before and asked for a pedicure which the menu said was $ 25. They sat me immediately and did a very nice job. When it was time to pay, she said $ 35. I confirmed the price for a regular was $ 25 and she said I didn’t specifically say regular and assumed I wanted the spa style which was $ 10 more. She never asked or double checked. How was I to know? She said to make sure I specify next time. There will not be a next time. This place is shady and taking advantage of it’s Los Altos zip code. Don’t go here.

I’ve been desperately looking for a new place to get my nails done that uses the high quality gel instead of the powder acrylic. This place was great! Beautiful salon, soothing music, and really nice people working there. I didn’t get a pedicure but the chairs were just lovely unlike some previous reviews said. My only complaints are that it was a bit too warm in there and they didn’t have the pillows for comfort that some places do. But … they were accommodating in every way. I can highly recommend this place, and it is my new salon!

Let me start with the positive. My manicurist was super sweet and patient, and definitely listened to what I wanted, she did a 4 star worthy french gel manicure. (Only four because some of the nails were uneven and two nails had cracks in the white).
However, my pedicure was absolutely awful. The woman who did it was so aggressive and it was definitely the most painful pedicure I have ever received. And the polish job was no good either, I could have done a better job myself. HOWEVER, she did give me a very lengthy foot massage, which was much appreciated. Overall, I may go back for a manicure if I’m in the area and request the same gal, but definitely not a pedicure.

Very clean nail salon! They provide plastic liners in the bowl for pedicures. Nadya does great nail art; my friend and I were both impressed with our designs. The salon has tons of colors available too! A little pricy, but an excellent spot to go to if you’re in the neighborhood.

Yesterday I had some extra time waiting to meet some folks for dinner down the street so I popped in for a mani/​pedi. I was actually quite impressed.
Now — reading some of these reviews… things have definitely changed at FYN. The negative views are outdated. The salon is clean, the staff friendly, and the best mani/​pedi I’ve had in awhile. I actually am going back for a facial and eyelash extensions in a few days. Since I work in Los Altos now — I wanted to find a place for a quick pop in instead of taking time away from my weekends for these services. Much easier.
The prices? Less than what I’m used to paying. So happy happy all of the way around.
Be nice to the ladies — they’re working on your FEET!

I brought my 10 yr old daughter in to get pedicures. We had to wait, but that’s ok, we didn’t have an appt. they gave my daughter a broken chair, which was also acceptable. But then I asked for a mani, and Ivy tried to convince me to get the gel… I said no. She did it anyway, and then asked if my daughter would also like the mani, she would do it all for 15… we said thank you!
In the end, she didn’t ever paint my daughters nails, and charged us for all of the services including the gel nails I didn’t want! We don’t have the money to do this very often. I feel robbed. And I do not like writing negative reviews.

This is my favorite place. I’ve been there 4 times now, for both mani/​pedi and eyebrows. They’ve done such a consistently great job that I won’t go anywhere else. I am hesitant to tell you how great they are, because the selfish part of me doesn’t want them to get too busy; but they’re cool ladies and they deserve the business. So:
First and foremost, they do great work. I’ve gotten both the gel and regular mani/​pedis. Gel lasted 2.5 weeks and I got numerous compliments. The regular lasted about a week, which is standard for me. They do very pretty and detailed art work if you want it, too.
Secondly, their customer service is fabulous! The second time I went in, they addressed me by my first name. All the clients they see, and they remember my name on the second visit. That’s unique. They speak English pretty well and are fun to talk to, which is an added bonus.
Third, the atmosphere is nice. They keep it very clean and leave the door open during nice days so there’s never been a noticeable «nail place odor» when I’ve visited. They play relaxing classical music. They wear uniforms and dress professionally.
Fourth, the prices are about average, or less than average. When you consider this with the fact that the service is outstanding, it’s a really good value.
They take appointments and walk-​ins. I recommend Yvonne for nails (I’m sure the other ladies are great too, but I always see Yvonne) and Vivian for eyebrows.
Also, they don’t have a private parking lot, but there’s plenty of free parking in downtown Los Altos. Never had trouble finding parking close to the salon.
If you go to this place, you will not be disappointed!

If I could give negative stars I would! Horrible experience! Went in for a fill never had been before Waited awhile which was OK but the women that did my nails was horrible I have acrylic with shellac she kept burning me with the drill. She wasn’t even using the right file and that’s why it was burning me on top of it I told her I wanted my nails shorter she was going to use a cuticle cuter I couldn’t deal with the lack of skills in this salon so I had to leave! Thanks To Fabulous nail Salon My Nails Look Great! Don’t waste your time or money here!!!

Just had a terrific mani & pedi with Linh and Tammy. I came in about 25 minutes before they closed but they were happy to accommodate me, and didn’t rush at all with my nails. I had a perfectly relaxing experience, great feet and hand massages, and left with great-​looking nails. They also offered me sandals so I wouldn’t have to shove my shiny toes back into grubby running shoes. I will definitely be going back.
(and in response to a previous reviewer: they’ve got spa massage chairs now.)

Oh my gosh I LOVE FOR YOUR NAILS. I’ve tried virtually every salon in Los Altos, some places do a better job, some are a bit cheaper, but they are the nicest, funniest, most welcoming people with the best calm salon environment. I’ve been coming here for years, it’s probably the first place I ever got a manicure. If you want a good nail salon «experience», hit up FYN. One warning– I’ve heard bad things about their eyelash extensions (my friend had a bad reaction) but I’ve only ever done nails and never had a bad experience. They also put sunblock on your hands before you put them in the UV driers.

Great place. Love the mani pedi. So relaxing with great chairs and nice ambiance. Eyebrows are great too. Tip in cash is appreciated. Gals if you like the person serving you at least help them with the tip being in cash so they get some benefit.

Nice shop with good operators. Appointment or walk-​ins. There are 10 spa chairs and various prices and degree of detail I’m the service.

I love FYN Salon. They have been in Los Altos for over 20 years and have many spa/​salon services. I just got an email the other day that they are now offering blowouts (the increasingly popular hair wash/​dry). I can’t wait to try it! I recently got shellac on my nails and got a neck/​head massage while they were doing my nails. It was AMAZING and I didn’t want them to stop. I highly recommend their massage services while you are getting your nails done it is WELL worth it!
Overall — the staff is friendly and welcoming and I highly recommend checking them out, you won’t regret it!

I stopped in on Monday night. the place has no A/​C and they don’t offer you any beverages. the mani and pedi is over-​priced $ 44 and no extras.
the manicure was done while i sat in the pedi pool chair so i had to twist to get my hands done.
save your $$ go somewhere else.

For your nails is my favorite nail salon in Los Altos. Their prices are very reasonable for Los Altos and they do great work. I recommend the pedicures; they give the longest massages. The salon’s owner was extremely accommodating when all of my bridesmaids and I were there. Instead of charging extra, she reduced the price and allowed our group to have the salon basically to ourselves. You can also tell there is mutual respect between the nail technicians and the owner which is rare to feel and experience.

I’ve had hot and cold experiences here, but always positive when Linh did my acrylic nails! She was careful, fantastic, and very kind! Everyone else in the salon seemed to forget who I was, but Linh was the best. I highly suggest her!
I stopped going there because a couple times she wasn’t working when I wanted to make an appointment and have been going back to Fabulous Nails since (they also do a good job and it actually lasts a little longer), but the reason I still think of FYN fondly is because Linh is great with acrylic nails.

I have been going to For Your Nails (FYN) for pedicures for a long time, and yesterday I had a facial here for the first time. Ti, the owner, gave me a 75 minute facial, which included laying on a warm pad, steam, mask, exfoliation and massage of face, head, neck, arms, legs and feet and hands! I have very sensitive skin and usually break out from facials, but this was wonderful and my skin feels and looks smoother and more hydrated. if you get a pedi at the same time it is $ 99. for both. a fabulous experience.

I really like FYN and have been coming here for years, mainly for pedicures. No frills, good service, clean, reasonable prices, and the manicurists are friendly. Of course, some are better than others and I’m not going to name my favorite.

For Your Nails is my #1 nail salon. I’ve been coming here for over 4 years now. I go on a semi-​regular basis (when I can afford to have my nails done.) It’s a small location, with room for maybe 8 – 10 mani/​pedis at one time, with a separate room in back for waxing or facials. They take walk-​ins as well as appointments. There’s nothing fantastic about the decoration; it’s simple, not gaudy and there are no TV’s blaring. There’s usually some classical music playing in the background, which makes for a peaceful environment. Just the way I like it! They have tea and water available to drink if you want it, too.
Most of the ladies here chat to each other in their native tongue, but I don’t mind. I actually prefer minimal chit chat so that I can sit and flip through my magazine of choice, or so I can zone out and relax. However, if you want some one to talk to, they’ll chat it up with you, no problem! They’re so friendly!
Every time I come in my lady gives me the most fantastic hand/​arm or leg massage. It’s always *so* relaxing! I go here for my pedicures for two main reasons:
1) I almost always have a negative pedi experience elsewhere, and
2) I’m kinda paranoid about getting some weird infection from an improperly cleaned spa chair. (This fear isn’t helped by the fact that there were a number of places in the area 2 – 3 years ago that spawned outbreaks of grossness. Ew.
For me, the best part about this place is the fact that they *don’t* have spa chairs. Instead, they use a shallow plastic foot bath, lined with a new plastic liner for each customer. I don’t have to worry if the foot bath or their tools are clean.
As for the prices: a manicure will cost about $ 18 and a pedicure about $ 28.
All in all, my experiences here have always been wonderful!
Note: If you’re the type that *needs* to have massage chairs or frou-​frou things floating in your foot bath, or multiple tv’s on the walls, this isn’t the place for you.

Attentive, entertaining and the best damned foot massage I’ve ever had! These were my experiences at For Your Nails. It was slow the night I was there so the other two clients, the two nail technicians and I all started chatting. It soon turned into a scene from Steel Magnolias! We were all swapping stories about husbands, kids and other life experiences. It was great! We were all really enjoying ourselves.
The place is clean. The staff (at least the two members I met) are very nice and welcoming. I was treated like a «girlfriend» the minute I walked in the door.

Getting a pedi should be a relaxing experience, and you should feel pampered. I had a bad experience at Pinkies in the past, so I thought I would give FYN a try.
I have to say it was my fault that I didn’t look through the window before walking in. There were no spa massage chairs. If I’m going to spend over $ 30 on a pedi, I’d prefer sitting in a massage chair and not an office chair while soaking my feet in a plastic soaking tub. I could’ve been fine with it had the nail technician been friendly. She had a sour puss look on her face, and didn’t talk to me except for when my reflexes jolted when she dug her cuticle tool into my toenail and asked me if it hurt. She chatted away with the other technicians and even answered her cell phone during my pedi. The leg massage she gave me was really rough as well, and her nails kept on scraping into my knees. What should have been a pampering experience turned out to be a torturous one.
Needless to say, I won’t be returning, and I’m going stick to either Loma Spa in Cupertino or Universe Nails in San Mateo.