Two Sisters

I used to come in with my roommates and friends, 25 years ago when I lived on Steiner and Union. They were the best and least expensive nail salon in Cow Hollow then and still are. You know that nostalgia/​disappointment thing, where you recall something or somewhere with great fondness and upon revisiting, you are sorely disappointed? Not the case here. My 21-​year old callus-​free feet loved this place in the early 90s and Two Sisters did not let them down yesterday, while on a nostalgic, old neighborhood trip with a friend. The care and time that were taken with my old, beat up, weary feet was astounding. Add a callus treatment!- so worth the extra $ 5. My pedicure technician scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed forever– and finally produced results. My friend was impressed with her pedicure too. Who needs the fancy tubs, massage chairs and astronomical prices of the salons in Burlingame (where I live now)? I’m seriously considering a regular jaunt to my old hood for a less expensive, far superior pedi. Only things that give me pause are parking and carpool.

I went here to get a full acrylic set and it was terrible first they filed my nails down so much so that it was hurting then they applied the acrylics so thin that 3 ended up cracking in half within 2 weeks an I had them taken off yesterday and one of the ones that cracked in half ended up taking off my nail! I would not recommend this place too any one!!!

Not sure what people are raving about. Women are nice enough but $ 16 for a mediocre mani in a salon that looks like a Staples supply closet… eh.
In short: dirty, mediocre, pricey for quality

I have been coming to Two Sisters for 20 years and it is consistently wonderful. Just cant say too many nice things about the manicurists. They even popped out and topped out my meter while my nails were drying and my car was 3 blocks away. I have tried other places when I have been out of town but nowhere else is as good. Even though I now live in Marin it is worth coming over the bridge to this wonderful nail salon.

Two Sisters is my go-​to nail salon in the bay, period. They have so many nail polishes it’s hard to decide and are always up on the new seasonal colors. Tammy and her staff are meticulous manicurists, extremely friendly, give wonderful massages, and are super efficient. No need to request a certain manicurist because the work has the same quality. My manis last about a week before they start to chip, and I work in a hospital and wash my hands every 10 minutes!

My favorite place to go on a lazy Sunday. Good hand and foot massage, Essie paints and the stlisters treat you like family.

Made an appointment and ended up waiting 35 minutes until they put the bucket of warm water on my feet. Waited another 15 min until they started on my feet so by that time the water was cold anyways. Won’t be going back here again. Unfriendly and unapologetic from the start.

These gals are the best. I travel across town to see them. Perfect mani/​pedi for a great price and absolutely the best massage. Love Two Sisters!

Love the sisters! Great customer service. I have been going there for years and highly recommend them.

Been going for 16 years… they are, no question, the best. Even after I moved out of SF to Marin, I continue to see the Ladies.

I have been on a budget… or attempting to be anyway. So I have been doing my own nails. But sometimes and girl just needs to be pampered.
That certainly happened at Two Sisters! I came in near closing time and had 3 lovely ladies making my mani-​pedi (with a full set of fiberglass nails) go quickly but without sacrificing quality. I was very impressed at the quality of service. As a previous nail salon addict, I can be very particular.
I also enjoy the fact that even though I had 3 ladies working on my nails, I felt very comfortable. Sometimes I feel a bit silly for being doted on and uncomfortable that the people doing the doting seem to be unhappy. Not at Two Sisters. There is a friendly vibe and it seems the people here take a lot of pride in being one of the best nail shops in the area.
The pricing is also very reasonable!
The only cons are that is is quite tight a space, but this is to be expected with rent on Union St. and the low prices. Also, this place is popular, so be willing to wait (or come in after peak hours). Also as a result of being a reasonably priced nail shop, you are not getting the «night club/​lounge» nail experience. As long as you are not expecting the sort of high-​end spa experience provided by more expensive nail salons, you will enjoy this place a lot.
Next time my man wants to spend the whole day watching sports, I’ll duck in here for sure!

I’ve lived all over and hit the big cities, so I’ve experienced some pretty good nail salons. But Two Sisters HANDS DOWN is the best. Ever.
I know there are fancier and bigger places with better chairs, but these women know how to give the best mani/​pedi in town. And their hand and foot massage is heavenly — I’ve fallen asleep, likely with a snore or two tucked in there, due to their amazing massages. If ever I had a stressful day, I knew they would all take care of it. And you know how some nail salons have some fantastic people and some so-​so people — not so at Two Sisters. All of them are phenomenal.
I promised them I would stop in before I moved, but of course, my dire lack of planning ensured I departed SF with heinous nails :(I’ll miss you all so much, but promise to visit when I’m back!

3 words — BEST NAILSHOP EVER!
They take the extra time and love on your hand and foot massages — paint exceptionally well — and keep you laughing.
It may be a small, quaint shop but totally worth the visit if you want beautiful nails!

Went here last weekend with a girlfriend to get a manicure and pedicure. They were very nice (and VERY reasonably priced), but within one day, my nails were already chipping!
I did, however, get one of the best hand massages ever.

So following a day-​long training session, I was in need of a good mani-​pedi. I called a few places for a last-​minute appointment, and this was the only one that had one available. The place is quite small, but seemed clean enough. The ladies were quiet, and seemed friendlier to their regulars than me, the newcomer. They did a good job on the pedi, which together with their low price ($ 28 for mani-​pedi), is largely responsible for the 3 starts. But the mani had some issues. First of all, there were streaks in the top coat (I noticed this while I was there but didn’t want to be the biotch that points out their flaws — I figured I would do the San Franciscan thing by handling it passively here on Unilocal). And, there was a bit of the Monet effect — from far away, it looks good, but up close you can see that there are some problems. I think it will be peeling/​chipping by the morning.
Here’s another issue. I know most nail salons do the mani and pedi at the same time to be efficient, but a lot of places will keep you comfortable while they do it. This place had me leaning over like I was singing the little teapot song. And I was twisted up when they were blowing my hands and feet dry. Not terribly comfortable.
So my search for a good nail place continues.. .

It’s the massage. Cierra!
I really cannot stress enough that the massage here is unbeatable… especially for the price!!! Under $ 30!!! For a mani AND a PEDI???
I came here this afternoon. a dull Tuesday afternoon. I was the only customer so no cramped space here. though if there were a few extra bodies I could see that being the case.
The place is not big, kinda messy, no ambiance but they are friendly as hell! Truly sweet gals! Nobody gave me the impression they were speaking ill against me.(in Vietnamese) = I agree with Margot H.
Also, they don’t have massage chairs. not necessary in my book. If you want a back massage, pay for a real one. I hate those huge awkward things! I was very comfortable with the office chair and pedi bath (it is a lot more sanitary anyhow).
So, why not 5 stars, Blair?
Well, I was kinda bummed out in their nail polish selection, I still have some baby hang nails and it was a tad chilly.
For $ 28 I will definitely come back! I will just have to BYOP and wear warmer clothes.

I really dont understand why this place has been rated so high!
It is cramped and people are climbing all over each other; clients included. It really doesn’t matter if you have an appointment as it is likely you wont get in at the time you made it for. My girlfriend made an appointment and they were running 30 minutes late for her. Also, they can not correctly estimate when they will be ready for you. (I saw them do this with my friend and several other clients as I sat there)
My Manicure was done by apparently the only one who can speak to any of the clients so her attention was not on my nails and the manicure lasted negetive 3 seconds! it looked like a week old when she was done!
My pedicure held up and the foot/​leg massage lasted longer than other places and this is the only reason for the 2 stars.

I feel so bad only giving 3 starts when everyone else loves it sooo much. Clearly, I didn’t have one of the «sisters». My gal was new, so new that she had someone else paint my fingers, «because she not good». And… they always say «you wait 10 minutes» and it is always 25 minutes. Not as clean as the salons in Southern California. Good polish selection. Mani/​pedi $ 28

Quick, cheap, friendly, and BEST foot/​leg massage ever!
Not the most elegant salon, but the massage makes up for it.

Pros: convenient location in the Union Street area.
Cons: came with an appt on a Sat afternoon with a few girlfriends and it took one hour for everyone to be started. Their french manicure technique does not use brushes so be forewarned. The staff, particularly the two sisters who own the establishment, never smile and are kind of rude. Overall, if you have time to spare while in that area, might be worth going to, but not on the weekend.