Minna Nails

I really really really like the women that work here, they are the sweetest. But the Polish never lasts. I don’t know why. Every time I get a pedicure the paint is chipping a couple days later. My manicures done here dont make it through the day and their gel manicure prices are through the roof! It’s unfortunate because the service is sweet.

This was a really difficult review to figure out. I’d say more like 3.5– just good enough. The ladies were really sweet but we did have a major communication barrier. They also couldn’t do French tips on my toes, asked me to come back in an hour when the lady who does those gets in. I didn’t want to wait, so I picked a cute pink Essie instead.
The water was cold, that was a bummer because it was a really chilly day.
She did almost everything fine. Just medium. The massage was short and unremarkable. But the lotion was warmed (nice touch) and there were hot towels after. Again, everything was just good enough. I’m confused about this review because I really had no complaints, I’m just used to *more*.
She did take the time to put my toes under a dryer after the color and then again after the top coat, which I appreciated because although I’d brought flip flops, I didn’t want to use them unless necessary because it was cold and I was walking.
One teeny complaint– when I got home I noticed a bit of jaggedness along the edge of the big toenail where she’d clipped a slightly ingrowing nail. So I trimmed that up with some nippers and smoothed it out with a file.
I feel conflicted, but I’d probably try somewhere else before returning. If this was a $ 17 pedi instead of a $ 22 pedi, I’d give it an additional star! I usually go to LUXSF, but a) more expensive, b) natural polish doesn’t last as long, and c) their chairs are uncomfortable, I prefer these spa type all-​in-​one type.
Oh, and do bring your device if you like entertainment during your service because they don’t have music or tv (but they did have a good magazine selection).

I’m new to the neighborhood and was hoping to find a nail salon in walking distance to my apartment. Minna nails is less than 2 blocks away, so I decided to give it a try. I called and was quoted $ 52 total for a gel manicure ($ 30) and regular pedicure ($ 22), so decided to save $$ and just get a mani. I I came in on Thursday at 2pm and I was the only customer. I was greeted awkwardly, and instructed to choose a color. This is when I knew it was going to be bad. They don’t even have the rings of fake nails with the gel colors to choose from, and made me choose from bottles off their wall display. Everyone knows that the bottles look nothing like the actual color, so it took some time for me to open the bottles and settle on a color. Also, there aren’t as many options of colors as I would have liked. I wish I had walked out at this point, but since I was the only person there, I felt bad.
The manicure was just okay. The technician didn’t use cuticle fluid before pushing my cuticles, barely cleaned under the nails, and barely cut any skin off. I asked for a variation of French tips, which the technician vaguely expressed she wasn’t sure if she could do. She did try hard, and it looks okay from far away, but she did a pretty sloppy job overall. My gel manicure is not as pretty and shiny as it is when I go to other places. We’ll see how long this gel lasts.
This is a no nonsense nail salon. There is no music or television. It is just silent while you get your nails done. Don’t expect them to offer you water. There will be no exchange of pleasantries. They are not rude, but I would call the service far from friendly. The décor is awful. $ 35 for a mediocre gel mani ($ 30 for gel +$ 5 for French) not including tip, and reportedly $ 52 for gel manicure and regular pedi. no thanks! I’ll walk the extra 2 blocks from my house to try another salon next time.

Best place anyone can go to. i love the lady she was so sweet, nice and gentle. It was my first time and i absolutely enjoyed it. I think i will start going to this place. The laties were also sweet to my boyfriend.

Tina and her daughter know what they’re doing.
I can’t speak for regular manicures as I’m a die hard gel girl (plus who has time for chipped nails?) But their shellac polish, application, and longevity at their price is tough to beat. Pedicures are clean and last an entire two weeks.
I’ve called in for a rush mani in the morning before work and even stopped in on my way home only to have them stay open for me before a last minute trip. They remember repeat clientele and work around your schedule to keep you looking fresh.
What more could I ask for?

the lady was super sweet — but the manicure pretty average. i was just doing a color change, and it was $ 9. wanted to go to ela ela but didnt want to wait 15 minutes so i guess i deserved it. oops. got a deep blue, and it was a bit streaky, and there’s a random dot sticking out on one. what? weird. meeps. probably wont be back — i prefer the fidi salons more.

I got a gel manicure and a regular pedicure.
Nothing special, some of my nails were cut crooked and my cuticle on my thumb is throbbing.
3 stars because they were able to get me in on such short notice and they have a good selection of colors. The ladies were all very sweet, but I would go elsewhere for a mani-​pedi.

This is my neighborhood spot! When not rushed they do a really great job! However I’ve noticed that some of the ladies are better than others.
I’ve gotten both gel and regular manicures and I always get regular pedicures. The gel manicure is always perfect and lasts for 2.5 weeks. I usually get my manicure done by Tina.
Great place to stop by when in the neighborhood!

If you don’t have very high standards and are stranded in the mission, then this place could be OK. But it was like having my nails polished by a 10 year old. Even when I complained about the poor quality there was no solution.

I did not have an appointment and could still get my nails done right away. They were friendly and it was a good experience, but my manicure started to chip the same evening and it was very uneven, with bits of «dust» stuck in the polish so there were little black dots in the light color that i had chosen. Will not be going back there.

Another salon cancelled my appt, so I rescheduled at Minna for my lunch break the next day. When I got there, they made me wait for 10 minutes even though I had an appointment. Normally that wouldn’t bother me much, but I needed to get back to work at some point. The only thing I got was a shellac manicure over my natural nails, but it took foreeeever. One of the two people working must have been training, because my lady kept leaving to go work with the other on another client’s pedicure. After all that, my manicure looked lovely but hardly lasted 3 days. It started peeling off, chipping, and getting scratches almost immediately. I’ve never had shellac do that before — it was kind of ridiculous. Even though Minna is so close to work, I definitely won’t be going back.

My daughter & I found this gem thanks to Unilocal.Small shop with friendly ladies working who did a great job. The chairs are super comfy, the place is clean & cute, and no upsell at all. Prices were very good too ~ $ 22 pedicure! Definitely recommend this great place.

I’ve only been here twice but I got great service and great quality mani/​pedis both times (for only $ 33). They spend a little extra time on the massage, and since it’s not too crowded you can lounge around for a while after you’re done.

Convenient and a good value. The women who work here are sweet, and the prices are right.

As an update, my pedicure chipped within a week of my visit — absolutely unacceptable! I usually go a month without my toe nail polish chipping, so this was shocking. Ugh. What a disappointment. Now I’m definitely not returning.

Didn’t like the energy inside, people are not smiling and it looked like they were mad and talked among each other, not a word to me, except when I was asked what I needed. The moment I walked in I felt that it ain’t going to be good, but I didn’t leave because I was in a rush and there was no wait, actually I was the only one. Manicure wasn’t complete, the instrument wasn’t sharp enough, a lot of pinching.
Pedicure was okay (added one star)
No music inside, awkward salients was unbearable.

This place is tiny and the décor is sparse but they know what they are doing. The manicures I’ve gotten from Minna last over a week without chipping or smudging – nearly two weeks with minimal chipping. The price is a bit high for the area, but they must be using better quality base and top coats than their competitors. Worth the extra money.
The color selection isn’t as good as Ele Ella. I’ve considered bringing in my own color.

I was in the area and did a quick Unilocal search for a decent nail shop in the area to get a pedicure. Customer service was a-​ok, except they prefer tips in cash. I didn’t have any cash so I let the lady know how much tip I wanted to add before she put it into the credit card machine — is this all legal? I got a French pedicure, and I have to say, it’s not a very good pedicure in the end as the edges have sort of bubbled up and look like they might peel away if I’m not careful. I also notice they did not clean my toe nails on the edges very well, and they did not bother to turn on the massage chair. I will stick to good nail shops in my area in SF and will not be back again.

This place is amazing! The ladies here are SO talented. I went in last minute on the Fourth of July and asked for American flag toenails. Even though they were busy, they fit me in and made them beautiful and fun! Thanks so much Minna! I will be back many many times. Also, they did a wonderful job with my french manicure :)
I recommend gel nail polish to anyone who hasn’t tried it because it is worth the extra investment for a manicure that lasts more than a week. :)

This place is small and the service was a bit slow since I did wait awhile until I finally got my pedicure. However, I was definitely satisfied because of the amount of time they spent on my pedicure. Also, they made sure my toes were completely dry before sending me off. I can tell they are very careful with each of their customers, unlike other salons who always try to finish fast so they can get another person into their chair. I believe Trinh who is the owner, is very nice and caring. She’s also very friendly.
Overall, I had a good experience and would return if I’m ever in town and in need of a pedicure. The only downfall is they don’t do acrylic nails. They only have gel services and they do massages and mani/​pedis.