Amazing Nails

Thank you my lovely family at amazing nails for valentines inspired nails! Ask for the handsome guy in the back for this design!

I just got my Gel Nails and Gel Pedi done with Tina. She did a wonderful job. Tina took her time to make sure I am satisfy. I am very impressed with her professionalism. She is very friendly and patience. She tried on different colors to make sure I am happy with my choice.
Very satisfied. Thank you Tina!

I have been going to Nancy at Amazing Nails for the past four years. The best word that would describe her is a perfectionist. Since she is a perfectionist, she notices and fixes or will re-​do things that I don’t even notice. While at other places they hope you don’t notice it and they keep going. I always leave the salon more than just loving my nails every single time. I would recommended her to anyone that wants amazing looking nails.

TINA literally did an amazing job on my nails. I went in for a fix because I needed a fill, one new nail and reshape and she did all that in great time and an even better job. She shaped them just perfectly and the color looks amazing. I’ve been here plenty of times before and had a few different people work on my nails but after this last visit Tina is definitely my go to!!! (:

I love to come here Julie and her staff are nice and always take care of me and my cousin when we come! Always welcoming us with open arms, I love to bring my friends here and show them my nail lady is better than there’s!!!

This place truly lives up to its name «Amazing». Not only do they do a great job, they have excellent customer service ! Especially Nancy and Julie ! I have been coming here for a couple years now and they have never disappointed me ! Keep up the great job ladies !!

Don’t let the guy there do your nails. Fast but super sloppy.
Eyebrows were waxed uneven too. Another fast and sloppy work.

I was expecting better services with 4 stars/​81 reviews. I received a half-​ass pedicure/​manicure on a Friday afternoon.
When I came in the store was surprisingly quiet and all the chatter in Vietnamese. My toes were not shaped even, I received no massage and the paint was not even. Like the other reviewer there is a difference between quick and rushed. They are rushing people in and out as quick as possible without thinking about the quality of service.
First and last visit.
I still tipped. I’m too nice

I went in yesterday for a full set and was helped by Tina. It was about 1:00PM and on a Tuesday, so there was no wait. I wanted gel coffin nails in matte maroon, and that’s exactly what I got.
I jump around when it comes to nail salons since I haven’t found one I’m entirely satisfied with, and I noticed their prices are a little higher here than others in the vicinity. Their acrylics are on the thick side, but I don’t really have a preference. She got nailpolish on my finger, and while other nail salons that I’ve been to go out of their way to remove it, she didn’t bother even though she saw it. Since she was nice and efficient, I didn’t really mind.
It took about an hour to finish everything, which is about average for me. It costed $ 45 before the tip. All the staff were respectful and friendly, and I got exactly what I wanted. Overall, I’m satisfied.

So I really enjoyed the first 2 times I came here being my experience with another place left me with a bad taste in my mouth lol. This place knew exactly what I wanted with me having to be too descriptive. They were fast and efficient and also friendly. They continue to be friendly every time I go.
However, the last time I went I didn’t really feel like I got what I paid (or tipped) for. One of my nails are already sensitive from the abuse of a previous salon and I have always explained this to every shop for fear they might rip off my still healing nail
But anywho, they didn’t abuse my nail this last time but there’s a reason for this part of the review later. Now they are quick but there is a big difference between quick and rushing. And this last time they were rushing through my manicure. The polish didn’t dry right so it looked wavy on some nails and even started peeling a few days after I had gotten my nails. I just knew something wasn’t right with how my nails were done this time. And I get a gel manicure every time so not only is it not cheap but the polish should never buckle or peel. So now, not even a full 2 weeks in before getting my next fill and I already have 1 broken nail and the peeling gel polish.
Now back to the weak nail. The first time I came there I had to get a nail fixed because of the last place. The way they took the old acrylic off was a bit rough for me but we got through it. But to have to go through that again with this same nail seems like pure torrture (although it is becoming a healthier nail). Hopefully this next time won’t be truly tragic or so will be the tip
Update: so I won’t be coming back to this nail salon any longer after discovering this place was doing things in a very un-​clean way in order to possibly save money. Aside from the old gel polish that would peel after less than a week of getting a fill I also started noticing some of my real nails were starting to separate from the gel. So when I asked the guy working there about he just glued it back together with super glue and said it was okay and patted my hand.
Well, after going back to my original salon back home the ladies are always pleasant and professional. How ever, when I brought up the separating nails she told me that that’s not good because bacteria can grow there causing nail fungus and other complications. Then she proceeded to remove the old gel and give me a new set. My nails felt better and cleaner and I appreciated her honesty.
Never ever coming back to Amazing Nails.

I went in today for the first time based on other Unilocal reviews and was totally pleased with the customer service and the quality of my nails ! My sister and I had both gone in together. Julie did my shellac and my sister had gotten acrylic done and both of our nails turned out exactly how we wanted.
Definitely will be coming back. :)

APPOINTMENTS:
My mom had an appointment for a pedi and she was made to wait a little over 30 minutes to get started. I don’t really understand what is the point of bothering with scheduling if you will not honor appointment times.
CLEANLINESS: The lady working on my mom’s manicure handled money without gloves, then put the money on the towel which she was using to wipe my mom’s hands. Now, I don’t doubt that many places follow bad sanitary practices, but that is still unacceptable in my book.
THE WORK PRODUCT:
the pedi and mani looked clean, nothing amazing but decent work
PRODUCT PUSHING:
Nancy will definitely push products onto you. She tried to upsell my mom for a mani when she came in for a pedi but because she was so late to start the appointment, there wasn’t enough time for both services. When mom returned the next day for a mani & told the lady that she only wanted a regular and not a shellac, she was no longer treated in a friendly manner.
Overall: This place is average, but nothing amazing as the name would suggest. We will be taking our business elsewhere where sanitary procedures are followed in the future.

Julie and her girls really know how to pamper their clients! I walk in and I feel like I am hanging out with a bunch of my girlfriends. They remember every person and are so sweet! I won’t go anywhere else. Thanks ladies!

Based off of other reviews and how close I live to here I really wanted to like this place.
Today I called around noon and made an apt for my Mom & myself @ 1 pm. When I arrived (on time) they seemed very busy and knew I would have to wait. I went to Starbucks hoping that would kill time. I got back at 1:15 and they still weren’t ready for us. Around 1:30 they had two open chairs and my Mom had her pedicure started 10 minutes after. They were done with her around 2 and I had to wait over a hour before anyone started on me. Once I was helped both my manicure and pedicure were done in less than a hour! The staff apologized for the wait but I don’t understand why they would book appointments if they are busy. I wasted a hour waiting and then once they started it was very fast. Nail shops are dime in a dozen so I won’t be returning here.
If you call for an appointment I’d suggest asking how long the wait is unless you have time to kill.

I went here for the second time, first time pedicure was amazing but this time i came to get just a gel manicure, price was awesome but they didnt do no manicure, nails were crooked, sloppy nail polish, no cuticle removed nothing was done in my nails she just applied the nail polish which was a cool color by the way, i just wish she would of done a better job, i feel this place has priority on their usual customers only

This place is so awesome. Staff are very friendly, beautiful, and so lovely. You will see that they do take their job seriously. They dressed to impress too!
I’ve been here few times and never experienced a bad moment. I even forgot my shoes here. They messaged me and then I picked it up after a week. It’s still there.
One time, I brought a duck nail sticker with me. Julie did my nails and she had fun placing that duck sticker on top of my nails. She was very patient to make it happen. I already gave up because I thought it was so complicated. We can’t separate the stickers from the paper. She even whispered to the duck, ‘Come on, ducky, quack!’ Then, with her creative idea, she dipped the paper to the water. Voila! It worked! She even screamed, ‘Oh, duckie likes water!’ I laughed so hard to that remark. She’s really cool!
The last polish that I had was cool as well. Bella did my nails this time. Color changes! Purple at day time and blue in night time! I think that is so cool. I really liked it.
Getting your nails done is pretty expensive. But if the nail salon is equipped with an amazing staff like them, each penny will be worthy. I’ll make sure I’ll save more and will work hard (hehe, so I can afford to come here often) so I will keep on coming back. The store named themselves right, Amazing!

I’ve been here several times now and its pretty much your run of the mill nail salon. They do all the regular stuff, and they don’t speak much english. HOWEVER, they are very attentive and spend a lot of time doing it right. Wait times can get long, but its because they do a quality job.
Why the one star knock off? they will lie and tell you the wait is 15 mins when its over a hour. Just be prepared, take a book, and spend some time there.

Stephanie left and they didn’t bother to tell me. Instead they had some guy do my pedi. It was super rushed, crooked and a complete waste of money. He sat me down and had me in and out faster than the ladies already sitting down in the middle of their pedicures. He didn’t scrub my feet and I’m hecka prego. Can’t fix my crooked toenails because I cannot bend that far anymore:/
Never go back again. So… I had to find a new place: I tried Rosehip on Mowry and omg! Stephanie is working there now. Must be fate!

I came here for the first and last time just two days ago. My biggest issue is that not only did my nails turn out bad, but these guys talked crap about me and customers in Vietnamese right in front of us.
The guy who did my nails didn’t speak a word to me. He started on my feet and was a little on the rough side and completely skipped scrubbing my heel! Then he started to talk to another tech who was working on a lady a few chairs away from me. The customer was very friendly and nice, but the techs were talking in Vietnamese about how fat they thought she was and how she needed to exercise more. They continued and would occasionally switch to English to be fake nice to the customer. What is this noise?!
When asked if I was getting a manicure, he followed up with, «You should get the gel.» I told him I wasn’t interested because I hate how weak my nails get when I get the polish removed, and that’s where it went downhill. After he finished my toes, he told me to go to his manicure station. The nail tech who was working on my cousin’s nails told him, «Is she getting the gel? If not, you should try and push the gel on her.» My nail tech responded, «She doesn’t want to pay more for the gel, she’s cheap or can’t afford it. Oh HEEEELL NAW! They just went there. I contemplated just leaving, but my cousin was still getting her nails done. I bit my tongue and just let them finish up. I even had to have my nail guy come back and fix my left thumb because it was bubbling.
Once our nails seemed dry enough, I got up and started putting my shoes and jacket to leave. That’s when I heard another nail tech say in Vietnamese, «Did those KIDS pay yet? Get them to pay. And look at them putting on their shoes, ugh, they’re just gonna smudge it.» I had enough and snapped back in Vietnamese, «I think our nails are gonna be okay, but thanks.» BOOM. Everyone shut up real fast. The nail techs gave each other scared looks. My nail guy took my payment without saying more than the final amount, and we were out.
The day after, the nail that was bubbling was already chipped. You’re gonna be rude AND my nails look ugly? Hard pass. I do have some advice for the employees at Amazing Nails: The next time you wanna talk smack about your customers, you should make sure they’re not fluent in Vietnamese. And the next time you assume that a customer is a poor teenager, you should remember that Asians age well and she could be a 25 year-​old with a high enough salary to afford a $ 25 gel manicure.
*mic drop*

I have found a new nail shop and it’s right by my house. I have had this place bookmarked for a couple months or so and it just so happened I received a gift certificate here for my b-​day, perfect opportunity to try them asap. They are kind of hidden in the shopping center in between Safeway and Ross. They have been here 5 years and I’ve never noticed them, shame on me.
After browsing through the Unilocal reviews and pictures I decided to book my appointment with Nancy, since she was highly recommended and did great nail work. I showed up a little before 9:30 and there were already a few people in the shop, I’m guessing they are regular long time customers who get special appointments lol. I waited for about 15 minutes and then was shown to the pedicure chair, what I really like that was that they had a big plastic covering over the bowl in which they fill the water and soak your feet seems way more sanitary to me. I got the Shoothe N’ Smooth Pedi and it was amazing. Nancy did not rush at all, she scrubbed my feet so well and massaged my legs.
After the pedi was time to do my nails, instead of getting shellac or fake tips I opted for getting acrylic over my real nails since they are fairly long. She made them look perfect and really natural. I showed her a particular color which was matte black and then a design on both ring fingers and she did not disappoint. I absolutely loved the way my nails came out and I loved the interaction with Nancy she was very funny and personable. The pricing is a tab bit higher than I’m used to but it’s worth it for the good work and service they provide. I will absolutely be making this my permanent nail shop.