My Nails

Idk why I keep giving this place another chance to redeem itself. Maybe because it’s convenient & I like Tracy. However, I don’t think she likes me back because she loves to cut corners when it comes to giving me a mani. She misses hella corners when she paints and refuses to apply the polish evenly. I like her as a person and how she rejects walk-​ins to accommodate those who have appointments so she does honor her prior commitments. BUT this isn’t enough to excuse her SLOPPY paint job so I probably won’t be returning to this spot unless I absolutely have to.
P. S. SHE’S INCREASED PRICES. NO LONGER A $ 25 MANI/​PEDI. FORGOT THE NEW PRICE.

I had pretty average expectations going into this salon but would really not recommend it after my experience.
To start, the process of having my gels taken off was more painful than ever. I’ve had gels maybe 20+ X so I’m well familiar with the annoying and sometimes uncomfortable experience of having them removed. This was unusually painful and I was wincing and gritting my teeth the whole time. Forget relaxing.
Secondly, when asked if I wanted to keep any of the length (came in with very long nails), I said yes, and that I also wanted a rounded nail. The length portion of my request was totally ignored and I came out with nails filed so close to my nail bed that even a week later they still hurt.
Finally, they only did two coats of color and 10 days later I have several chips. Chips in gels do happen but I almost never see them before two weeks and can usually attribute it to something I was doing rather than a shoddy gel job. Obviously, not an impressive or even comfortable experience.

I’ve been wanting to try a new nail salon around where I lived and found this place on Unilocal.Came in for a gel manicure on a rainy morning and I called in 20 minutes before coming in to confirm if they’re busy or not. There were two ladies working and one helped me get started with filing and cutting my nails while the other lady was finishing off another customer. During the entire process, they switched off to help another customer but it was okay because it was only two people handling the whole store. They had a small variety of colors but the color options were great. This place is small but cute in a way with enough space to feel comfortable and the staffs were really friendly and chatted with me throughout. I must say they took their time to help me fix my nails and didn’t rush at all. I love my nails!!! They were cut and painted really nicely. I would definitely come back again.

So I saw this place on Unilocal and I was so excited! The photos looked great it was cheap I thought why not. But look at the photo. My nails were painted terribly. The only reason I gave three stars was because she did a good job with the manicure part. I honestly cannot believe I had to pay for the polish it’s so bad. I could have had a friend paint my nails and it would have looked the same.

today I got my armpits waxed and it was pretty cool and clam. The Vietnamese lady with the long hair (younger looking one) she did it really quick. I JUST WISHED THAT THEY WOULD COMMUNICATE MORE. Yeah but I recommend it. It was pretty cheap too. $ 10 only

i love this spot! mani pedi for $ 25 WHAT! the ladies are so nice and do a really good job. i’d be willing to make the trek from soma to come here more often!

My Nails is a great little salon in Russian Hill — clean, friendly staff, good selection of colors and only $ 10 for a basic manicure — very happy with the result!

Great, no-​nonsense, in-​and-​out manicure using Opi’s Malaga Wine. $ 10 — can’t beat that.

I found my new go-​to neighborhood nail salon.
It is super tiny (only 3 chairs) but the women who own it are so sweet and did a very good job.
Also extremely well priced, $ 10 manicure? Yes please!

This place is the best nail place I’ve been after doing my nails regularly for many years. If you need a quick manicure this is the place to go. It’s not fancy, but who cares? Tracy is so friendly, they do a great job and they always run on time. Most nail places do not!

I used to go to Milk on Polk but My Nails is much more pleasant and has better prices.

My favorite go to spot for a mani — pedi. Tracy does a perfect job EVERY time, consistent, quick, and clean. Best price in the city and Tracy is very personable. My pedis last 3 weeks and regular polish will last over a week without chipping. Highly recommend :)

Great place. The two women are really nice, they do an efficient and good job, and you can’t beat the prices.

I’ve always had a great experience here. I never used to get gel done because the other places I went were so harsh in sanding down my nails. I felt like it ruined my nails. But Tracy does a great, quick job of naturally caring for them and I won’t go anywhere else now!

Stopped by here 3:30pm on a Thursday and it was empty. I opted only for a pedicure ($ 18) and the lady did a great job. It’s a small place though, only 3 pedicure stations + one manicure station + one massage bed so I can imagine it getting full easily after work hours. I would definitely come again!

Great little nail place! So cheap for the quality — $ 10 for a mani and $ 18 for a pedi, but $ 25 for both. So convenient for me and really good job for the price. Will definitely be coming back, and regularly!

Best mani pedi on
Russian Hill. The ladies are also very lovely and the prices quite reasonable.

Great little place with reasonable prices. I got a pedicure last week and am very pleased with it!
I would recommend calling to make sure if they are available. I saw a few people walk in with no luck, since the place is so small.

Tracy is the new owner at My Nails and she is great! She is a really big improvement over the previous owner. She and her partner very professional, welcoming and very good at what they do.
The salon is well priced & VERY clean, Tracy is an honest, friendly person to do business with and all 20 of my nails always look great for 2 weeks at least.
Granted, I only go in for a clip, clean up and a buff but it is well worth it and the best part is that you can just walk in. Oh, and ask Tracy to turn on the massage feature of the chair — it so relaxing!

You would be wise to disregard any reviews prior to the latter part of 2012 as My Nails has been under new management. Tracy (the owner) and her partner do a fabulous job! They are friendly, affordable ($ 25 for gel manicure, $ 10 for a manicure, $ 25 mani-​pedi), timely, and super sweet. Last time I was there, they turned the pages of my magazine for me while I soaked my hands!
Other bonuses: The accept credit cards, no appointment required, open until 7:30pm daily.