Elite Nail’s & Spa’s

Busy, but very efficient and did a quality job on my french nails!

I found this place on Unilocal.I thought I would try a new place And I WAS NOT Disappointed. Amazing massages for the mani /​pedi. I had Cindy and Tracy and I will DEFINITELY be back to see them. I will be back here and recommend elite nails!!!
P.s I also like that line the pedi tubs, + in my book!!!

I have been going to Elite spa for about a year now. I go about every two weeks to get my nails done and I’m very particular client because I get a lot of design put on my nails, get multiple colors on different fingers, request various shapes. This can be challenging but the best part about Elite salon is their nail artists are extremely talented, with an impeccable eye.
At Elite spa they also have plastic covers that go over the pedicure chairs which is extremely nice. You can get a massage during your pedicure for $ 10 for 10 minutes it’s very relaxing, they can use a warm towel after she’s done massaging your shoulders.
The entire spa is just very well run, you can get a waxing on your eyebrows or anywhere else on your body. Kim does a fantastic job waxing eyebrows again, I’m a particular person so Kim is always able to do what I am requesting.
There is a nail salon across the street, which I find to be not my favorite. I found it to be extremely dirty lots of attitude, cluttered, lots of plants… felt like they were maybe cutting corners on the cost of their materials. Elite spa is always impeccably clean and run by extremely wonderful people that I trust very much and I’m very particular so this is a huge compliment!

As a man most places make you feel uncomfortable as if you are invading the female sanctuary. Not this place. They have more male customers than I have seen in any other salon. Which really says a lot for their professional attitude. I’ve been going every two weeks for a mani/​pedi for the past two years. I have never had to wait even though I never have an appointment.

I drop in to this place every few months for a mani pedi and they always do a great job. I’ve never made an appointment and they’ve always been able to take me with no wait.
The massage chairs are comfy and I love the warm foot bath prior to a pedicure. The place isn’t huge but it’s never crowded and the overall ambiance is nice. They play soothing music and give great foot, leg and arm massages as part of the mani pedi. They even do a hot stone massage on your legs which is lovely.
They’re pretty efficient here: there are typically two people working on you at all times, one on hands and one on feet. A standard mani pedi takes about an hour or slightly more. They’re very thorough and the polish always comes out perfect. Everything is super clean and hygienic which I definitely appreciate.
The ladies that work here are sweet and always accommodating. I do wish they wouldn’t press for cash for tips — I never carry cash — but they’ll put it on your card if necessary.
There’s plenty of parking in the lot out front and the downtown location is great. It’s right next to Refuge, one of the best lunch spots in Menlo Park. Make a day of it and treat yourself!

My go-​to nail place. They are consistently friendly and efficient, it’s easy to get an appointment, the prices are reasonable, the massaging chairs are comfy, and most importantly the mani-​pedis are great — my pedicures literally last for weeks. Need to go back soon!

These ladies are awesome. Friendly and hard-​working. They offer a 20 minute shoulder and neck massage while you are getting your nails done. I got the pedicure. My toenails can be a little beat up at times and unlike some other salons, they didn’t make a big deal about that. The interior of the salon isn’t the prettiest but I don’t mind. The quality of the service more than made up for it. Will definitely be back.

Even though I moved away from the area, I still try to come back for their beautiful mani/​pedis as often as possible.
Get a back & shoulder massage from Kim. She does wonders on those nasty knots in your back. Ask for An for shellac… she is really detailed and does a wonderful job.

I had been going to Elite Spa for years and been getting a bikini wax by Tina. She was sweet and nice gentle and thorough. She left and the new owner took over.
The price was raised, she was rude, mean, and painful, and did not tell the truth on many occasions. My niece went and she wanted to charge her 60.00 for what I got for 40.00. My niece also said her bikini wax was crooked, painful and just awful. Never again.

Just went to Elite for the first time and was happy to see Kim is now the new owner with her sister. It’s much more affordable, they take credit card & can add the tip in the card!, the ladies don’t talk about people, it seemed like a happy place to work, very nice space and much quieter/​easier to get in than their neighbors. I didn’t feel like I was putting them out — they were very happy to see me and took care. The hot stone was amazing!
I’m very happy to have a new menlo park favorite and b/​c of the price I’ll come back more frequently!

Best in town! Polite, gentle and thorough. After painful experiences at other local salons I tried Elite. They are under new management and offer a wide range of services including waxing, threading and nail services. The atmosphere is calm and you won’t feel rushed or roughed up at the end. Competitive pricing compared to salons within walking distance. Enjoy!

They did a great job on my nails the prices were reasonable (way cheaper than the place across the street), friendly staff and clean shop. The reason I am only giving a 3 is because I was told a mani pedi is $ 45 which was perfect. When I went to pay they told me it was $ 50 because they gave me a message (which they did to my legs and hands and I assumed that was part of the mani pedi). They never asked me if I wanted this additional service. It is a bummer I would have rated them higher had that not occurred.

My favorite place! Just went here today for the first time to try a new salon in Menlo Park. Not only did I run into an awesome spot but also ran into Kim who has been working in Menlo park with local customers for 9 years!
Kim and An provided service like no other… Message. Tea, water or Diet Coke (yes my favorite!) and quick to greet you… Basically everything you expect in a high quality nail salon. I for sure recommend coming here if your looking for clean, relaxing, and perfect nails.
I will for sure be back!

This was my third time there… Not impressed. I asked them twice to trim my toe nails short! They didn’t either time and why? I imagine it’s cuz I’ll have to come back sooner! In addition, I was asked if I wanted a massage… she failed to inform me it would be $ 15! It’s been 3 days and my daughter is re– polishing her fingernails. I gave them 3 chances… Not going back.

This place is all about greatness. Greatness meaning providing a five star experience by being cordial and taking care of you, as if you were a house guest!
I know it’s kind of bizarre to say about a nail place… but they’ve got a great vibe/​energy here. First nail salon I’ve ever been serviced at that’s got a mini blue disco light spinning around the ceiling and great sexy pop music playing on the radio.
Its a fun, yet relaxing environment to be in and I will be returning soon. I think I found my new nail spot; especially for acrylics!
Notes:
–Ladies are thorough and take their time (yet in an efficient way), to make sure your nails and toes are nourished properly.
–They offer neck and shoulder massage! Exactly what I need– (always!)
–Ladies are super polite and take pride in their work. An (that’s her name) did an incredible job and even removed whatever they did at Cindy’s to perfect the acrylics.
–They offered me Vietnamese coffee, regular coffee and/​or green tea. (So courteous!)
— plenty of parking right outside the door (at least on a weekend !)
–The ladies are willing to work with you if you have your own design in mind (I know this sounds silly, but some places aren’t willing!)
Since I’ve decided to go back to acrylic nails, I’ve been to a few spots and this place is by far the best I’ve been to in the Menlo Park area!

— The manager said the price for a mani+ pedi would be $ 50. She then encouraged me to get a gel mani, which costs $ 15 more (normal mani $ 20, gel mani $ 35), so the total would be $ 65. I said okay, but then the final charge was $ 70 and she said the gel mani was $ 35 and the pedi was $ 35. I was too flustered to correct her, and ended up paying $ 70 plus almost a 20% tip (I don’t know why). That was THE most expensive mani/​pedi I have ever gotten.
— My finger cuticles were not pushed down and cut properly so the bottom portion of my nails are all crooked. This is really important for me because I have tiny fingernails and short nails, so I need the cuticles to be done really well to make my nails look bigger.
— The nail polish on one of my big toes was completely ruined in a couple hours. I don’t even know how, but it has a huge dent so I will have to remove it.
The only good thing was that the staff are really nice and try to pamper you. However, it turned out to be a horrible experience for me regardless because of the price and how my nails turned out.

NEW OWNER NEW EXPERIENCE
I’ve been there twice since the spa (thankfully) changed hands. I’ve not been disappointed either time. I was treated promptly and both times satisfied with the service.
Highly recommend.

Spending a weekend or two each month in the Bay Area, it’s pretty key to find a good nail salon you can continue to come back to for good service, lots of color options, and friendly staff that do a better job than the rest.
Elite Nail’s & Spa is awesome. They are open 7 days a week and are quite affordable, especially for being in the Menlo Park area.
If you need other services done such as blowouts, getting your hurr did, and hair removal, they will do that too! They can wax or thread! Pick your pain :)
Their salon is clean, decently sized and staff is minimally conversational but attentive.
Don’t fret over finding parking, they have a private lot. Manicures take about an hour.
See you guys soon!

I had a great experience here! I got a gel manicure from An, who was so sweet and attentive. I didn’t like the first gel color we chose, but she was happy to remove it mid-​way through and replace it for me. At the beginning if my manicure the manager came over and introduced herself as well — nice to see this kind of business management at a nail salon.
Prices are average for Menlo Park/​Palo Alto — $ 35 for a gel manicure, $ 20 for a regular mani. This includes a nice massage.
I was a little confused by some of the reviews below, so here’s the latest scoop on equipment. The salon is under new management, so this may have changed recently. They have massage pedicure chairs (I didn’t get a pedi, but they looked nice) and regular chairs for manicures. Their gel selection is a little limited, but fair. Nothing spectacular in terms of décor, but I care more about a QUIET environment, which it was.
I’ll be back!

My nieces and I had a wonderful afternoon with Kim and the other ladies there. We called ahead Friday at around 3:30 and were able to get in for mani/​pedis. The ladies were very nice and attentive and my niece loved their mani/​pedis (as well the candy at the front desk). And I was thrilled with a great pedicure (much needed X’s 100) and lovely gelish manicure. The amount of time we were in there was just about right. The manager Kim was attentive, hard working and had a quiet, positive demeanor.
My nieces and I will happily return when the opportunity presents! They loved it as well. Thank you, Elite!