Trending Nails Spa

This is my second visit and again I left with a beautiful mani/​pedi. The ladies are friendly and this shop is very clean. The deluxe pedicure with hot stone massage and the paraffin wax is SO relaxing and my last gel manicure lasted almost 2 months.

I’ve been going here since they opened last fall and I love always loved it. It is very clean and the décor is very up to date. Rita and May have always been very sweet and welcoming when ever I come in and I always feel like a respected customer. I currently live in Palo Alto and travel down to this salon since I haven’t found any salon around my house that I like as much as Trending nail salon.
Today I went in for a full set and I was out with a new girl Amy. She was very abrasive and quiet unfriendly. She kept on commenting on how awful my nails looked and how sweaty my hands were. Also she cut me in 2 spots that resulted in me bleeding. I wanted to come here today to treat myself and relax, but instead I left feeling on edge and my finger stinging from a cut.
I am still going to come to this salon despite my unpleasant experience with Amy. I just want to make sure I still receive the same quality of service I received before.

Once again these ladies and guy have made it an excellent experience. I hope for their new year to be prosperous and to thrive well. Tried the deluxe pedi and my mom tried the pedi and mani. Wonderful.
Thank you and I’ll be back soon.

I came here for he first time last week, what a great nail salon! It’s clean, they have friendly and accommodating staff who offer lemon water, snacks, and they have the best massage chairs. Great prices too for a pedicure and multiple spa package options with scrub, wax, and hot stone ($ 25+). I have found my new nail spot, thank you Trending Nails Spa team!

I have tried giving this salon numerous chances and they have failed every time. My nails always turn out OK, it is the service that is so bad! They always try to add something on the bill EVERY TIME I have been there. I even confirm the price every time, even pointing on the menu, and they still try an add $ 5 for something! The reason I went back is because the are walking distance for me. At this point I would rather drive 30 minutes to go somewhere that doesn’t try to get every penny they can from their clients!

I came here the day before Christmas just to get my fake nails taken off and get regular gel. I had mixed feelings throughout the whole process so I’ll just list the pros and cons.
Cons:
1. didn’t use the soak off method until I insisted on the soak off method. (I have a fear of the scrape off method) She said it would take too long but I don’t think that’s a good reason to not do it the way that is healthier/​safer for my nails.
2. Cut one of my nails so short that it clipped a little of the skin that grows under the nail which stung.
Pros:
1. Person who answered my phone about being 10 minutes late for my appointment was really nice
2. Put nice thick coats of gel on my nails since they were brittle from doing acrylic.
Mixed feelings about this place overall.

This place never fails me and that’s why it’s the only place I trust with my nails. I don’t have a specific person to do my nails because everyone there does such an amazing job on my nails! Definitely my favorite nail salon and they never give me a reason to not come back, they’re so friendly and their service is the best!!!

Comfortable chairs, they use liners in their tubs which is nice if you are concerned with cleanliness (I am usually hard on salons for not adequately washing their tubs/​tools)
Pedicure pricing ranges, the lowest being $ 20. They offer a deluxe pedicure for $ 35 which includes a masque and warm parrafin so I opted for that since I wasn’t doing a mani that day.
While I didn’t love the masque this time of year (Dec) bc it had a cooling factor, it would be really nice in the summer when it’s hot.
The massage portion was timed (13 minutes) and the lady who did my toes seems to do a good job as far as pedis go.
I’ll definitely be back to try their gel manicure and maybe will have found a new nail salon to frequent!

If I could give –5 stars I would. This place sucks! Every single other place I’ve gone to. My nails NEVER chipped, I go here and my nails are pealing off 2 days later. I can literally just peal off the gel.
Not to mention the ridiculously high prices. and 2 ladies tried I make me pay more than what the guy on the phone told me.
Do not go here.

A big thank you for Rita & May You made our mother daughter day special We totally love our manicures

I needed a last minute mani-​pedi in preparation of being a bridesmaid. I just wanted a simple cleaning and coat on both my fingers and toes and I left with exactly that. I had called beforehand to ask about space, and they were able to make space for me. They do both at the same time, as many other places do, and are very helpful with getting your keys, wallet, etc. after you’ve finished so that your nails can stay smooth and sparkly. Overall a good experience, and good prices at $ 12 for a basic manicure.

I really like this place but I wish that the technicians would actually pay attention to what you request and then do that and not their own thing.
$ 65 plus a $ 20 tip later I’m out with Nails but I didn’t come in there for.
This is a great place to go drink wine and not really give a buck about what you’re going to end up leaving with because you’re probably not going to get what you asked for.
Really really cute place though.

Came here today for my 2^nd visit, I didn’t have reservations today but called in to see if they were accepting walk ins and they were! I got seating right away after I walked in. Unfortunately I forgot to ask for my manicurist’s name but she did an amazing job. I had my clear gel set done by her from my first visit too, today I got a refill since my nails were growing out. She was patient and made sure she was filing and shaping my nails so they were evenly shaped. (I had ask for a coffin shaped tips. And I have like OCD when things aren’t even.) My visit today has confirmed that she would be my go-​to manicurist for now on.

One star because only Andy was good with my nails and actually listened to me.
I actually made an appointment at 5 got seen40 mins later.
I was ok with waiting because the lady at the reception area was so nice and sweet! Unfortunately everything went downhill…
I went to get an ombré design because the sweet lady at the front desk said that the workers could do that design. She even took my phone to show the nail techs.
I saw their book of designs from previous customers and I was so excited.
Anyways…I got my toes done first and then got my color on. I asked if they could do a design on my toe nails and she said yes of course. After she finished my nails she didn’t want to put the design on yet because she wanted my nails to dry. She then made me walk BAREFOOT to Andy’s area. Clear coat was not even applied yet. I though to my self, ummmm ok???
I was also there with my co worker and she was getting her nails done with RITA right next toe. Rita was seriously a horrible person my co worker and I usually go to K3 Milpitas, but since I was on a time crunch we went across the street from our work. My friend wanted Rita to make her nails look natural, but she didn’t. Rita actually kept giving her reasons why she can’t shave the fake nail down a little more to give it a natural look, she kept saying that it will break. At this point my friend was pissed because, she has been doing her nails like that for years. Rita kept dogging her talking shit in Vietnamese to Andy about her.
At this point I was actually scared that my nails would turn out ugly, because we like to get our nails done the same way. After that Rita seriously just rushed it just to get over doing my friend’s nails. She did such a crappy job.
Andy asked me why my friend was mad, I told him the lady we usually go to makes our nails look natural and thin. The color was nice but the quality and thickness of the nail was ugly.
He made sure that I would be happy and made my nails thin, just the way I like it. But when he was done shaping and buffing my nails, I was told he didn’t know how to do the ombré look. He did try on a fake nail to do it, but he said he needed an air brush and that they don’t have one.
First, you don’t need an airbrush for an ombré look
Second, I had to give up hope and make my nails all purple.
The color was ok, but I wasn’t satisfied because apparently no one could do a simple design on my nail. I actually showed him a picture of a simple flower design and he told told me he couldn’t do that, then he showed Rita, and Rita being the b!&$@ that she was, said, pfftt ha NO! And started talking shit in Vietnamese again. I was not going to let her touch my nails anyways.
I said whatever and had him just finish my nails, mind you I did NOT even get gel polish, just regular nail polish. I was done with Andy and asked him if the lady doing my pedicure was going to finish my toes because I don’t have a clear coat on yet. He told me she’s not here and applied the clear coat himself under his table. I then asked, what about my design? He said no one can do it. I got pissed so he actually had me go to the pedi chair and tried to do it himself. He messed up once and had to take my nail polish off and redo it again. He did ok.
Went to pay for my nails and it cost me $ 65. In my head I was like wtf?! I really didn’t want to leave a tip, but since Andy tried I had to at least give him that, since he wanted to make sure I was happy with my nail shape and size.
I paid $ 70 for a job that would have costed me $ 50 including tip at my nail place that would actually do everything I wanted. Remember I didn’t get gel just regular nail polish and fake nails!
I left here Unsatisfied and I can’t wait to get my nails done at my place on Tuesday. As for my co worker she went to our nail lady the next day to fix Rita’s screw up.

I will not give this place my business anymore and since I came here originally because of Unilocal reviews I feel compelled to write one.
I have been coming to this place for the past few months for a shellac fill and had my nails done by Rita and another male. Rita did a good job and I was happy at first which is why I returned. Although one of my nails fell off after a week and a half I did not write them off at that time but It kept happening every time and I realized they must not be using quality products to bind the acrylic onto the nail. I have not experienced nails falling off in a long time and you will be charged extra to fix your broken nail too so I am not playing that game. Plus she rushed my nail job the last few times leaving them decent from afar but far from good. The sides were not being filled in properly, filed or painted.
Let’s talk about their pedicures or lack of pedicure. They soak your feet, file and paint your nails. Not worth it at all. And be careful because they will tell you that you ordered a more expensive one when its time to pay. Really? There is a whole façade in their pedicures but when it comes down to it If your looking for a good pedicure where they really spend time on you toes this is not the place.
I don’t get manicures and I am sorry to say I brought someone here to get one. She got a manicure by Rita and it was a joke. I can’t believe they asked her to pay for that. I wish I had a before photo of her nails because she came in with long nails and Rita trimmed them uneven and didn’t even file them good after (see picture). She left all the dead skin there too! Isn’t that the whole point of a manicure? She was asked to fix it and didn’t. I was shocked when my friend showed me her nails in the car. Huge disappointment.
I was embarrassed that I recommend we come here and she paid for a lousy job.

Came here for a regular mani/​pedi on a Saturday afternoon and though this is a pretty spacious salon, it was nice that it wasn’t packed or loud. I had a few issues with my manicure; I don’t know if the polish just wasn’t cooperating or what but the lady had a difficult time making it even and covered. Another woman had to come over and redo it since the original one had an appointment. It was a bit frustrating but I’m appreciative that they fixed my nails. The quality of the redo was ⁸⁄₁₀ but for $ 12 I can’t complain much.
This rating also goes out to Mimi for her outstanding service and quality. If it wasn’t for the mani situation this would be a 5 star review. I accidentally bumped my big toe after leaving, messing up my pedi ($ 25 for a deluxe). Frustrated and unsure if it’d be busy, I decided to head back and beg for even a top coat to make it better. Mimi not only redid my messed up toe but she picked a prettier color and redid all of my pedi polish. She asked me to sit back and turned on the massage (which I’m currently enjoying as I write this hugely appreciative review of Mimi).
Highly recommend coming here to see Mimi — just amazing service for the price you pay. If I’m ever down in this area again, I will definitely return to see her :)

So I am not sure how I feel about this place. The guy was quick and friendly doing my nails. The place is cute and clean. But they used powder instead of nail polish, not sure why but it ended up giving me little red spots. It was $ 50 bucks so I am not sure I got a new full set with two 3D designs. I would love the work except for the small spots.

Got invited to Trending by my GF to join her for a mani and pedi. Nail salons are great places to go on a date… if you are both into it and the guy can surrender his Machismo :0… haha dating advice… I detract:
I enjoy spending a little time pampering myself to… and Guys/​Dudes if you have never had this done… the you have no grounds for hating’on it :-O Try it.
Tammy did my mani pedi… Very attentive, very gentle… buff my nails till they shine and look… well… manicured!!! leg and hand arm massage package… Now If only my chatty (now Ex :) Gf would stop interrupting my Relaxation Moment… Jeeze… Girl… Warm comfortable water to place my feet in… Massage Chair Rubbing my back. The owner came over to place some water next to me and offered some snacks… very nice touch. They make even a guy feel good and invited. The ambience is nice however the LCD TV thing… one suggestion: well I guess some nice moving nature pictures or relaxing scenes would have been more in tune with a relaxing vibe than watching MMA fighting (which I love and do) but not in a Nail Salon :-) Relaxation, Mindlessness, Mindfulness :-) Ill be back!

Loved the ambience! Everything was clean and bright. I came on a Sunday afternoon and didn’t have to wait long to get started.
Gel mani– $ 25
Design –additional $ 5
But with their special Sept promo I got 20% off!
I had a design picked out from something I saw online. My person said he was gonna tweak it a little and I let him. I ended up not loving his version and was torn about what to do. I felt bad but Rita (who worked on my cousin’s nails next to me) reassured me it was ok to redo it and she was kind enough to do so! She took off the polish completely from both of my ring fingers and redid them to match the original design (and my cousin’s nails)! Then I was a happy satisfied customer again :)
Everyone there was very nice and genuine. The manager was adorable and so excited about how our nails turned out as she took pics. I was impressed and recommended this place for my friends to try!

**Recently under new ownership**
I came here once before the new owners took over. I wasn’t very satisfied with the service and the way my nails came out.
I noticed they changed ownership and thought I would give it another whirl. If you can picture in your mind the difference between, day and night, that is exactly what the new owners did.
1.The Décor: elegant and modern. I could not stop admiring how gorgeous everything was displayed throughout the store.
2. Cleanliness: everything is CLEAN. Being the OCD neat freak that I am, I more than appreciated this. They use these protectors for each pedicure bath, so you’re not putting your feet in everyone else’s germs. Tools are sanitized (same method used at the dentist office).
3. Hospitality: as I walked in, I was greeted by one of the owners (I didn’t catch her name). She was so sweet and beyond attentive throughout my visit. I was topped off with cool water every 30 mins.
4. Ambiance: aside from the beautiful décor (that I’m still gushing over), they had tranquil and classic music playing which really made my spa pedicure feel that much more enjoyable.
I came in for a mani and pedi. I got my mani done first and was then walked over to the pedicure seat. The owners sister, who is part owner, walked in while I was sitting down. She was coming from their other already established location on blossom hill. She had come to help out their new location. She ended up doing my pedicure. She, just like her sister was so warm and friendly. It just made my visit beyond my expectations. I have already recommended this place to friends and plan on coming back. A well deserved five stars.