Testimonials
My spot to be to get a quick mani and pedi. Mom refuses to go anywhere else so it has to be my spot. Plus, they know my dogs' names so that itself deserves 5 stars. $25 for regular mani/pedi. go check it out. i like these folks...a lot!
- Bren
My favorite nail shop in Oakland. They take their time doing your nails and you aren't rushed. I've been places where they take 15 minutes to do your pedicure. I come here for the long experience of relaxing in the massage chair, getting my feet rub, and talking with Diane and the other friendly staff.
I also like that as a man, they can make my nails look shiny without having to put clear polish on them I recommend that you pay the extra couple of bucks and get your feet dipped in the hot wax.
- Canada
Affordable, consistent, friendly, clean, accommodating - these are the makings of a good business. The ladies at Nail Today could teach the airline industry a thing or two! I've been going here every month or so for the past two years, I've brought my friends, my mom when she was in town and everyone agrees: it's awesome. My friend who lives in Sacramento makes an effort to go to the shop when she's in town!
In addition to being a well-run business with good customer service, my nails come out great every time - they have a ton of colors and spend plenty of time getting the details of a french polish right. They never rush you out of a chair before you're dry. Also, even though they do acrylic nails, it doesn't smell like it inside the shop.
I've never been a nail salon regular before Nail Today, and I'm going to miss you ladies when I move away!
- Carrie
Four years of visiting this place pretty much on a bi-weekly basis and have always left with great results. I typically go with a mani/pedi and regardless of how busy they are, I find them taking their time to make sure I always leave satisfied.
Friendly, professional, efficient and consistent. A wonderful experience every time.
-Elizabeth
A great mani-pedi for a great price. The ladies were all really sweet and attentive to us (I went with a bride and other girls before her wedding). I never polish my fingernails normally because I chip it so fast, but this has lasted much longer than I expected. My nails still look nice.
The decor is clean and bright, and it's not creepy like some other nail salons. I used to always go to Grand Nail, but I think I'm a convert to nail today.
-Elizabeth
I decided to try a different nail place than my usual, where it is customary to wait at least 1/2 hour. I read the reviews on Yelp the day before and decided to give Nail Today a try and I was not disappointed. I decided to pamper myself with the hot oil (french) manicure and the deluxe pedicure. When I was there, there were many happy ladies getting their nail designs done there. The pedicure was very good for the price - I highly recommend trying it out. My legs were rubbed, exfoliated, and wrapped in a hot towel before polish was applied. My manicure was excellent as well -- the girl was very detailed oriented and did a great job picking out fuzz from the towels before applying polish. I really liked the staff for their attention to detail.
- Irene
Nail Today is totally no frills, but they get my business because…
· The technicians are very friendly and courteous (Lan is my favorite!)
· They are thorough with their pedicures
· Their prices are fair
· They have been good about keeping their appointments
· They have a solid selection of OPI and Essie polishes
· The shop is clean!
· They have convenient hours, and will fit you in if needed.
Thanks for being my regular, Nail Today!
- Jill
I read great reviews on Yelp for the place. I was in the mood for a good, inexpensive pedicure and decided to look on Yelp. The reviews about this place are all true. The women that work at this nail salon are extremely friendly and always smiling! They were all booked when I had arrived but I only waited 10 minutes, although they said it would be a 20 minute wait.... They used some nice salt scrub or something like that on my legs that felt sooooo good. They were gentle, they didn't do anything to hurt me (I used to religiously go to Olympic Nails in Walnut Creek but they would hurt me sometimes), they have those decent massage chairs and wide array of junk magazines to read.
I highly recommend this place, the pedicure was only $15!!! You just can' t beat that when the service is fantastic on top of it all! A++
- Josephine
I went here based on the reviews, and it was great! The massage chair was a great addition to the pedicure I received -- and I would have gone just for the pedicure. They use some great sea salt type crystals to exfoliate IN ADDITION to the lotions and massages and the warm water in the jacuzzi-jet style foot bath. They had a great stash of trashy magazines (my guilty pleasure when I'm getting a pedicure), and were super attentive and really friendly. AND, it was pouring rain when I left, and I had forgotten an umbrella, and the woman who did my pedicure insisted on walking me to my car with her umbrella, even though it was only a block away.
Well worth the $15. I am definitely going back here again!
-Kim
It was a last minute wax and I called in to set up an appointment. Surprisingly, she was able to cater to my waxing needs right away.
When I walked in, Lan greeted me and asked, "Are you Lena?" She immediately sat me in the "wax room" and took her time and was very professional. She made me feel comfortable and it was one of the best waxes I have ever had.
Inexpensive, professional, and excellent service. What more can you ask for?
- Lena
I came here to get my eyebrows waxed by Lan. For $7, she did an excellent job at waxing my eyebrows and she listened to how I wanted my eyebrows to be wax. She was careful in making sure my eyebrows weren't too thin because I like my eyebrows to have a natural shape. It wasn't awkward at all because she was talking to me the whole time, because I think it's awkward whenever I get my eyebrows waxed and the other person is quiet. After she was done, she made sure I was fine with the shape before I left. She's super sweet & I will definitely be coming back
- Lisa
Been coming here for a few years, and got waxed for the first time today. Lan is awesome. She's warm, makes you feel comfortable, and applies pressure after each strip. Also, I get my pedicure here every month because they last a long time. Nail Today is cheap and reliable and clean!
- Rebecca
I love Nail today! The ladies are so friendly and they do a great job on my toes. My pedis are lasting on average about 3 weeks. Their regular pedi is $15. It's a great deal! This is my new go-to place, as I can afford regular pedis here. They are also open on Sundays, which is convenient. Additional note: it is a very clean shop.
- Steph
Nail Today = Polish Perfection.
Best service I've EVER had in a nail salon... everyone is wonderful, especially their veterans Lan and Diane. I have never left here disappointed. They are thoughtful, thorough, and will leave your hands and toes looking fierce & flawless
- Whitney
- Bren
My favorite nail shop in Oakland. They take their time doing your nails and you aren't rushed. I've been places where they take 15 minutes to do your pedicure. I come here for the long experience of relaxing in the massage chair, getting my feet rub, and talking with Diane and the other friendly staff.
I also like that as a man, they can make my nails look shiny without having to put clear polish on them I recommend that you pay the extra couple of bucks and get your feet dipped in the hot wax.
- Canada
Affordable, consistent, friendly, clean, accommodating - these are the makings of a good business. The ladies at Nail Today could teach the airline industry a thing or two! I've been going here every month or so for the past two years, I've brought my friends, my mom when she was in town and everyone agrees: it's awesome. My friend who lives in Sacramento makes an effort to go to the shop when she's in town!
In addition to being a well-run business with good customer service, my nails come out great every time - they have a ton of colors and spend plenty of time getting the details of a french polish right. They never rush you out of a chair before you're dry. Also, even though they do acrylic nails, it doesn't smell like it inside the shop.
I've never been a nail salon regular before Nail Today, and I'm going to miss you ladies when I move away!
- Carrie
Four years of visiting this place pretty much on a bi-weekly basis and have always left with great results. I typically go with a mani/pedi and regardless of how busy they are, I find them taking their time to make sure I always leave satisfied.
Friendly, professional, efficient and consistent. A wonderful experience every time.
-Elizabeth
A great mani-pedi for a great price. The ladies were all really sweet and attentive to us (I went with a bride and other girls before her wedding). I never polish my fingernails normally because I chip it so fast, but this has lasted much longer than I expected. My nails still look nice.
The decor is clean and bright, and it's not creepy like some other nail salons. I used to always go to Grand Nail, but I think I'm a convert to nail today.
-Elizabeth
I decided to try a different nail place than my usual, where it is customary to wait at least 1/2 hour. I read the reviews on Yelp the day before and decided to give Nail Today a try and I was not disappointed. I decided to pamper myself with the hot oil (french) manicure and the deluxe pedicure. When I was there, there were many happy ladies getting their nail designs done there. The pedicure was very good for the price - I highly recommend trying it out. My legs were rubbed, exfoliated, and wrapped in a hot towel before polish was applied. My manicure was excellent as well -- the girl was very detailed oriented and did a great job picking out fuzz from the towels before applying polish. I really liked the staff for their attention to detail.
- Irene
Nail Today is totally no frills, but they get my business because…
· The technicians are very friendly and courteous (Lan is my favorite!)
· They are thorough with their pedicures
· Their prices are fair
· They have been good about keeping their appointments
· They have a solid selection of OPI and Essie polishes
· The shop is clean!
· They have convenient hours, and will fit you in if needed.
Thanks for being my regular, Nail Today!
- Jill
I read great reviews on Yelp for the place. I was in the mood for a good, inexpensive pedicure and decided to look on Yelp. The reviews about this place are all true. The women that work at this nail salon are extremely friendly and always smiling! They were all booked when I had arrived but I only waited 10 minutes, although they said it would be a 20 minute wait.... They used some nice salt scrub or something like that on my legs that felt sooooo good. They were gentle, they didn't do anything to hurt me (I used to religiously go to Olympic Nails in Walnut Creek but they would hurt me sometimes), they have those decent massage chairs and wide array of junk magazines to read.
I highly recommend this place, the pedicure was only $15!!! You just can' t beat that when the service is fantastic on top of it all! A++
- Josephine
I went here based on the reviews, and it was great! The massage chair was a great addition to the pedicure I received -- and I would have gone just for the pedicure. They use some great sea salt type crystals to exfoliate IN ADDITION to the lotions and massages and the warm water in the jacuzzi-jet style foot bath. They had a great stash of trashy magazines (my guilty pleasure when I'm getting a pedicure), and were super attentive and really friendly. AND, it was pouring rain when I left, and I had forgotten an umbrella, and the woman who did my pedicure insisted on walking me to my car with her umbrella, even though it was only a block away.
Well worth the $15. I am definitely going back here again!
-Kim
It was a last minute wax and I called in to set up an appointment. Surprisingly, she was able to cater to my waxing needs right away.
When I walked in, Lan greeted me and asked, "Are you Lena?" She immediately sat me in the "wax room" and took her time and was very professional. She made me feel comfortable and it was one of the best waxes I have ever had.
Inexpensive, professional, and excellent service. What more can you ask for?
- Lena
I came here to get my eyebrows waxed by Lan. For $7, she did an excellent job at waxing my eyebrows and she listened to how I wanted my eyebrows to be wax. She was careful in making sure my eyebrows weren't too thin because I like my eyebrows to have a natural shape. It wasn't awkward at all because she was talking to me the whole time, because I think it's awkward whenever I get my eyebrows waxed and the other person is quiet. After she was done, she made sure I was fine with the shape before I left. She's super sweet & I will definitely be coming back
- Lisa
Been coming here for a few years, and got waxed for the first time today. Lan is awesome. She's warm, makes you feel comfortable, and applies pressure after each strip. Also, I get my pedicure here every month because they last a long time. Nail Today is cheap and reliable and clean!
- Rebecca
I love Nail today! The ladies are so friendly and they do a great job on my toes. My pedis are lasting on average about 3 weeks. Their regular pedi is $15. It's a great deal! This is my new go-to place, as I can afford regular pedis here. They are also open on Sundays, which is convenient. Additional note: it is a very clean shop.
- Steph
Nail Today = Polish Perfection.
Best service I've EVER had in a nail salon... everyone is wonderful, especially their veterans Lan and Diane. I have never left here disappointed. They are thoughtful, thorough, and will leave your hands and toes looking fierce & flawless
- Whitney