Mani-Pedi

I had such a great manicure from Susan today that I just had to write about it. The manis are just $ 12 and completely worth it! (at least from Susan) She took her time with my cuticles and shaped my nails to perfection! The best part was that she painted my nails super evenly. Ive been to other places that give great manicures but dont paint well but Susan did such a perfect job! Plus, the place is super clean and very welcoming.

I’ve been going here for almost a year and this place has gotten worse and worse. Yes, it’s clean and bright (which is always a plus for a place the cuts your skin) but the last few months every person has been super rough with my hands and toes. One of the nicer ladies apologized and mentioned that they switched to a different nail file that was rougher but that doesn’t account for the fact that I could feel every time they cut into my cuticle (they’re only supposed to cut dead skin so you’re not supposed to feel it). Besides that one time, any time I say they’ve hurt me, they either accuse me of being too sensitive or just laugh! WTF? I’ve been getting manicures once a week for almost ten years and I’ve never been treated so consistently roughly.
Also, even though they do have a lot of polishes, I’ve found myself staring at them when choosing and realizing that they have a lot of overlapping colors and so not a wide selection, deceptively. I think they have great business because they are clean and there aren’t any other nail salons nearby.

This place was great! Felt very clean as they line the soaking basin with a plastic bag when giving a pedicure, change the bag out for every client. Additionally they scrub out the basin each and every time. Very well done pedicure and not too costly. I will definitely be using this salon again.

I was a Lil intimidated by the fluorescent lighting & how busy it was after asking how long the wait would be but there was no lie when they said 5 minutes. I got cozy & comfortable as amy & tiffany approached me, double teaming, knocking out both manicure & pedicure at the same time. .was left with a minty foot mask & a watermelony foot mold thing that hardened & made my feet nice n soft & got the hottest nail art hitn the streets right meow

Came in on a busy day with no reservations, but they were able to seat me and a friend within 10 minutes.
It’s been 2 weeks and my gel manicure still looks super fresh. They do an excellent job of cleaning up your cuticles and shaping your nails as well. If I lived in SF I would be coming back here regularly.

I decided to try this place since I had trouble getting an appointment at Sophia’s (my go-​to spot near the Walgreens at Cesar and Mission.) The two positives are that its relatively affordable (I was paying a little more at Sophia’s) and the quality of my mani/​pedi seems on par with the price. However, I don’t think I’ll be going back here unless I’m in really in a pinch. The techs were not particularly friendly — they barely spoke more than a few words to me as it was mostly grunting and pointing — and the one working on my feet was incredibly rough. Most painful pedicure I’ve ever had, actually. They also seemed visibly annoyed and impatient when I asked to switch my colors BEFORE they started painting. The «massage» part was pointless since they rushed through it and were barely paying attention. All in all, not an enjoyable way to spend my Sunday morning and $ 55.

Lots of colors to choose from, and the price is reasonable, $ 30 for a mani/​pedi. They can be a little slow, but they do a good job. Complimentary tea or water. Best part is the strong focus on cleanliness: they bring out a pouch of freshly sanitized tools for every customer and open it in front of you. They also use plastic liners in their pedi baths. Like this place a lot :)

I decided to check out Mani Pedi with one of my gfs this past Sunday to get… a mani and pedi. What a creative name haha (There’s also a Mani Pedi Spa on Polk, which I frequent. Note: They are not the same.)
5 stars for the amazing selection! There are tons of colors — Essie, OPI, Zoya, and more. I even was able to try the Essie gel for the first time!
4 stars for the price. For a gel manicure and spa pedicure, it cost me $ 45. Not expensive but pretty average. The lady did lecture me for not having cash for tip, though…
3 stars for the actual paint job. The lady who did my manicure was rough, had RBF, cut my cuticles too much and now I have a scab, and painted the gel SO thick and even onto my skin. I wouldn’t be surprised if by Friday, the painted parts on my skin peel off and ultimately cause the rest of the polish to peel off prematurely. To be fair, my manicure and pedicure were done by different ladies. And my pedicure experience was far better.
Though the average of my stars would be 4, I think this place is more of a 3. In the end, the quality of the work outweighs the cost and selection of colors. I was really hoping for a more positive experience but unfortunately probably won’t be back… unless out of pure convenience.

Been here a few times for a regular mani-​pedi ($ 30). Good massage chairs. They offer free refreshments. They have a big assortment of colors. I’m a fan of this place
They get really busy sometimes. Call ahead to check wait time. Can be really slow while doing your nails. Some ladies there do better jobs than others.
Would come back here again.

I like this place overall for a few reasons:
— Conveniently located
— Clean, bright space
— Pretty cheap gel manis ($ 30) and manis ($ 12)
— Nice massage chairs
— Complimentary water, wine, and coffee — ask if they don’t offer
— Owner is so sweet
I don’t like this place because:
— They have poor time management — even if I have an appointment I often find myself waiting. Waiting to start, waiting to dry, waiting for a seat to wait… and when they’re busy I feel like the rush and do a poorer job on my nails.
— Attention to detail not always there — make sure to watch them closely especially for things like French Manis (which they free hand)
— They can sometimes be rough — manis aren’t supposed to hurt.
— Non gel manicures don’t last long.
Overall, for convenience, price and cleanliness this place is decent. I would recommend making an appointment AND going off peak hours — and make sure to double check the quality of your nails.

I’m sorry to say… Just left with swollen finger nails, which were filed so short, they made my finger tips burn. Unevenly applied gel color. Owner was very nice… But still 2 stars.:(

I loved my experience! Great salon with hard working people.
They great you with coffee/​tea, show you a big selection of colors and really listen to what u want.
My gel manicure turned out amazing. I’m really satisfied and would definitely come back!
It’s busy on weekends. Definitely make an appointment.

It’s a cute little place and well-​priced at $ 20 for a pedicure. I come here regularly because I live close by, and they are generally good about fitting me into their schedule within the same day. Just make sure to call a few hours ahead of time.
Pros:
— cute & clean
— the ladies who work here are nice
— standard massage chair
— they draw you a nice hot foot bath with lemons and flowers before your pedicure. They also use a disposable plastic bag for the foot bath so it’s very sanitary.
— Can add a 10 min leg/​foot massage for $ 10
— Economical
— same day appointments generally available
— OPI nail polish
Cons:
— I don’t think they do a super thorough job of cleaning and trimming your nails and cuticles
— The paint job is just OK. Not bad, but acceptable.
…meaning my pedicure doesn’t last as long as other places
Pro tip: Put on some sunblock before coming here if it’s a sunny day! They have big bright windows in the waiting area, which is great, but it also means you might be sitting in the sun while waiting your turn.

My first time here and it was a great experience. The owner is super nice and makes sure her clients are taken care of.
It was quite busy when I went but didn’t have to wait too long.
The man that did my nails worked fast and accurately. The environment here was super friendly. A lot of nail colors to chose from also!
Def will be coming back!

After the owner reached out to me, I decided to give them another shot. Come on, we gotta believe in second chances right?
Well, now I love my new manicure! This guy (I’m sad I didn’t ask for his name) well he only works on Saturdays worked on my nails and he did an awesome job! He was so articulate and I could tell he was taking his time. And that’s exactly what I’m looking for in a nail salon– a place that will take their time on you.
Mary has some really great customer service and that’s hard to come around in the nail business. Thanks for my new nails!

Walked in at around 3:30p and luckily, I didn’t need to wait. Ladies are super nice, accommodating, and professional– even offering water or tea. They are all very organized and clean. You can tell all the equipment used are sterilized, as they open clean pouches of equipment per client. The ladies are all very precise and trust me when I say that I am very picky and OCD about my nails. They take time and care per nail and my shellac mani came out perfect. They cleaned up my cuticles nicely without any pain. The pedi came with a scrub and warm lotion as well. Best anyone could get in the city with their price point. Do yourself a favor.
Shellac mani– $ 25
Regular pedi– $ 20
PS. The have the LARGEST selection of regular and shellac polish.

Yay!!! I have finally found my go-​to nail salon in the city! I’ve been Unilocaling for a good place in the Mission and here it is. This spot is a beautiful hidden gem and could not be a better bang for your buck.
$ 30 for a classic mani-​pedi… no you’re not dreaming, $ 30!!! And, that includes exfoliation for the pedicure, hot tea or bottled water, great customer service and a very relaxing experience. They play calm and beautiful music in the background. Most people are pretty quiet, just relaxing and enjoying themselves.
After a long day of work in the city this is such a great experience. And a week later and my mani-​pedi still looks fantastic! I will be back many many more times. I still cannot get over the amazing price!
*Bring cash for tips! And I highly suggest making an appointment especially if you plan on going after 5pm, it gets busy!

This is the best mani-​pedi place I’ve found in the Mission so far. The service, mani-​pedi quality, and salon are all good.
My mother-​in-​law and I were offered water and hot tea, which was nice (though we were a little annoyed that they forgot to offer it to us upon arrival, and only remembered when offering it to another customer).
The quality of the mani-​pedi was good — the technicians took their time and did a thorough job. I also appreciated the hand and foot massage with lotion that was part of the experience.
The salon is attractive — very clean, modern, and in a good location.
My only complaint is that they didn’t provide nail dryers after my mani-​pedi, and I had to wait quite a while for my nails to dry naturally.
Overall, a good experience.

Take cash for tipping!
Place is so clean and their gel manicure was impeccable. Susan really is a perfectionist!
$ 25 gel (shellac) mani. As long as they keep the prices reasonable, and quality up, this will be my nail spot!

I’ve been wanting a close nail salon to work and I discovered this little beauty!!!
— Clean
— Great color selections (its new so they have all the new colors)
— Great price Mani gel+pedi= $ 45 just gel $ 25
— Very thorough (I’m usually really detailed about my cuticle cleaning and I give them an A!)
Joanne is a perfectionist so you wont be disappointed but most of the ladies I’ve gone too have been all really good.