Shiny Nails

Most of the time I have an awesome experience. They do the mani/​pedi at the same time which I love because I can get in and out quicker. My last shellack manicure was fantastic lasted almost a month. I have however had a couple times where the lady doing my nails was rude/​super rushed. I guess the experience you have is based on the person you end up getting. Ambience and cleanliness could be better.

I have been coming to Shiny nails for nearly 3 years now. I have tried lots of other salons too, but I always come back to shiny.
Great service and friendly staff and totally affordable.
My nails look amazing every time!!! And both my feet and hands are well taken care off.
Especially with gel small mistakes can make the nails look messy and shorten the lifetime of your manicure — at shiny I always get at least 2 weeks before any damage may occur.
Shiny all the way!

Dropped by for a mani/​pedi yesterday. Service was quick, ladies are detail oriented and the hot stone was super. Will glady return and recommend to friends.

I have only gone twice but both times I have received an excellent pedi and mani. They really take their time and do a wonderful job. Hot stones, hot towels, and a massage chair! Can’t wait for a cold rainy day to go in and have a nice relaxing mani. Oh, they automatically give you a small chilled bottled water. Prices are good too.

My mom and I didn’t didn’t feel like waiting for all the other nail salons to open on Sunday so we came here on a whim for mani/​pedi. The color selection isn’t the best and the way shellac colors are displayed is not ideal but we managed. Shellac mani and pedicure were $ 25 each. They did an amazing job shaping my nails and cutting the cuticle. I had a really long massage for the pedicure. The experience was very pleasant and I hope the color lasts.

I LOVE getting my nails done here. I always make an appointment to make sure I don’t need to wait. The ladies are so nice. The pedicures are awesome, they always give you a great massage.

Stopped by in the am and it was super busy so they told me to come back at 3.
Came back around 3:30p no one was there and they got to working on me.
Pros–
— customer service was great
— clean location
— quality work
— moderate pricing
— restaurant next door has good food at a reasonable price
Cons–
— parking is tough in this area. It seems to be packed in the morning but late afternoon I saw plenty of spots. I didn’t find free parking so that’s the major con here.
— $ 25 credit card minimum
— I asked for a pedicure and they gave me a deluxe. It’s $ 25 but I wasn’t aware of the pricing for a standard pedi and they didn’t mention it. Could be my fault for not referring to the price list but hey… I’m the customer I’m always right. Jk.

Shiny Nails was great! Holly was excellent. Luckily around 4:00 during the week there wasn’t a wait, although that changed pretty soon after I got there. The color selection was pretty good. I thought $ 40 was an excellent price for a manicure and pedicure, especially since the manicure lasted longer than any I’ve had before! I was really impressed.

This salon is located on Broadway St with only street metered parking available (so parking can be fairly difficult). Two manicure stations at the front and several lounge chairs for the pedicures. The chairs are fairly comfortable and you’re given a pillow to put on your lap and a small bottle of water.
Be sure to call for an appointment if you plan on going on the weekends because they’re almost always packed. However, several people had called to setup an appointment and the appointments were either not written down or had them down for an incorrect time so they had to wait.
As a heads up: when it’s busy and you’re getting a mani & pedi, they may start you off with one and then move you to another station so another client can take your seat. Basically the experience may not be relaxing if that is what you’re looking forward to (I’d suggest not going on a weekend).
*~Acrylic~*
Full Set: $ 25
French Tip: $ 30
FIll: $ 18
*~Pink & White~*
Full Set: $ 40
French Tip: $ 35
FIll: $ 30
*~Gel~*
Full Set: $ 35
FIll: $ 23
*~Mani /​Pedi~*
Manicure /​Pedicure: $ 12
$ 25 Deluxe Mani Pedi: includes Hot Stone Foot Massage & Hand Massage
*~Polish Change~*
Hands /​Feet: $ 7 /​$ 10
American /​French: $ 10
*~Extra~*
Nail Repair: $ 3
Nail Design: $ 5 per nail
Soak Oak: $ 8
Paraffin: $ 5
*~Waxing~*
Eye Brows: $ 12
Lip: $ 8
Bikini: $ 15+
Under Arms: $ 15+
Half Leg: $ 25+
Full Leg: $ 50+
Full Body: $ 40+ Back Only
The nail technician assisting me 5÷27÷2015 was Mai. She worked awhile but the nail beds weren’t cleaned enough. The massage was ok. Do NOT have her do any designs on your nails. Nail art is $ 5 per nail. I don’t mind paying that as long as it’s good artwork but when I asked for a heart & a flower (I was going to a wedding at a vineyard so I wanted something cute but elegant) the design looked like something my BF could do! Even I could’ve done it better myself! Plus all I got was a flower! What happened to the heart?! They also overcharged me by $ 5. All I got was the deluxe Mani & Pedi plus the nail designs. I gave her over a 20% tip too! (They ask you to pay before they do your manicure).
They’re also a nail salon that speaks to each other in Vietnamese. I do not look Vietnamese so I can get away w/​eavesdropping all the time. So get the feeling that they’re talking smack? Well you’re probably right because they do talk about the clients amongst each other (not all the time, sometimes it’s just instructions on what to do. but they do talk).
After having used to come here a lot several years ago, the gap has shown me that they have gotten worse as time has progressed. So sad. They used to be my favorite place too.

I’ve been coming here for 7+ years, and won’t go anywhere else. It’s best to call ahead to make an appointment, although they do accept walk-​ins if you don’t mind waiting.
Uyen gives amazing massages and is meticulous when giving both manis and pedis.
Shiny nails is the cheapest and best place around, hands down!

I went here with my friend the other day and it was a typical experience, in a bad way. They get two stars for the quality of my shellac nails but the manners of the women working there are not even close to good. My friend got a really nice young lady that listened to her. I, however, got a woman that pretty much ignored me the whole time until it was time for me to compliment her work.
One of my biggest pet peeves ANYWHERE is when someone speaks in a different language, although they speak English, around out that me that I obviously don’t understand.
There’s only been two nails salons I’ve found that do not do that and this is not one of them. It is okay if they try and include me in a side conversation but ignoring me and then continuing to talk to her coworkers is just rude.
The shellac work was okay, she left bubbles in the polish and although I pointed it out, her efforts to remove them were lazy.

Shiny Nails has been one of my favorite nail salons to get a pedicure at lately since they have a good selection of OPI colors to choose from, and the nail technicians are efficient but do a good job. I’ve only done the Deluxe Pedicure w/​Hot Stone ($ 25,
) which is a fair price for the Bay Area. The color always lasts me for at least 2 – 3 weeks, and I usually don’t see a chip until after the 3 week mark. Reservations are highly recommended to avoid having to wait on the weekends. The best part about coming here is that there are plenty of restaurants on this street to eat lunch or dinner at before or after. Parking is the worst part since it can be challenging to find parking in this area, but metered street parking spots are available.

First of all, I don’t think it’s fair to give this place bad reviews because they want to go home on time. If you were not scheduled for something like a broken nail and they don’t have time to fix it and it’s 6 pm and they close @ 7pm. tuff sh**! They are not slaves and they schedule the services so they can close on time, nothing wrong with that! They do a great job overall, but sometimes, new girls can be sloppy but they quickly learn that this is NOT ‘squeeze as many customers as you can’ like an assembly line so they have to slow down. I hate places that rush to accommodate walk ins or late clients… soooo make an appointment, tell them everything you need (no surprises), be on time, and tell Tammy if you aren’t satisfied. I’ve been coming here about 10 years and I still have not found a better pedicure place… one request –please keep adding new nail colors Shiny Nails!

Really bad:(I made an appointment for a shellac manicure and regular pedicure in preparation for my anniversary. They sat me right away but sadly it was downhill from there. First, my big toenails were both cut down to oblivion, rounded and uneven (the entire right corner was gone!). To be fair, the massage was top notch-​included hot stones and was very long.
Enter manicure… first I was cut and there was virtually no shaping (picture straight across and sharp edges) Plus, they were cut down so short, I now feel like a 4-​year-​old girl. The entire nail was not even painted, with naked nail showing on the sides of the nail bed.
Next, after nearly two hours of sitting there, with less than desirable results, I just wanted to leave! I indicated this to Mei, but she still insisted on painting on a top coat. Finally, to add insult to injury, Tammy rang me up, charging me $ 5 more than quoted over the phone, because the particular brand of shellac I selected was apparently more. I responded that they should have explained this in advance over the phone. Shiny Nails, you should be ashamed of yourself!

I’m surprised I haven’t written a review yet as I’ve been coming here for the last few years. This is my favorite nail salon in the Bay Area… Which is probably equivalent of saying this is my favorite nail salon anywhere.
The exterior could use a bit updating and the interiors are decent enough but the quality of service here is top notch and the price points are super reasonable. The ladies are lovely, the massages can be amazing and the paint job on point!
I no longer work in the area so it’s been sad for me to resort to going to other places. It’s not the same. I still try to squeeze in a pit stop when I make a trek to the Peninsula.

I love this place. They always accommodate me! I call when I have free time in my schedule and they have always seen me same day for a manicure pedicure. The employees are the nicest ladies and always make me feel welcome. I recommend this establishment to all my friends

I went to this place today. They did a fine job for my manicure. They give you a small bottled water which is great because i had left mine behind in the car and it helped stay hydrated for the hour i was there.
The lady was patient and very careful with shaping my nails and asked if i liked it. She carefully put layers of polish on. She did not rush the job and She did a great job.
Communication is not an issue at all. I tend to not talk much anyway because this is the time i like to sit back and enjoy the quiet time. The staff is polite and wear white uniforms. They do talk to eachother but softly, so it is not disturbing that thye speak in their language.
It is a clean and they use a light so you can see the details well. I say that because if you check my previous review of another salon, you see that lighting was an issue there. Having tried other salons in redwood city, i like this place best. I love my mani today. Thanks Shiny Nails!

I am pretty picky when it comes to a pedicure. Typically I’ll have one good experience — maybe two– and service goes downhill. I’m happy to say that the excellent service at Shiny Nails has been consistent and satisfying! The ladies are so sweet and always take their time. Even if they are busy, you’ll still receive attention to detail. You can also expect a great hot stone massage that is almost unbelievably long!
I read another review below and I saw this occur today — be sure to come at least an hour before closing if you want a Pedi. Unlike many other salons that will pack in as many clients as possible, Shiny Nails does close on time. It’s worth it!

Awesome pedi for the price! They took their time to do the nail art I wanted and were very pleasant and kind

I decided to go to this salon because it’s 5 minutes away from my house, and I’m glad I did! They are so welcoming, and offer you a water bottle right when you walk in. I get my pedicures done there, and the tubs/​tools are always sanitized which is something I pay close attention to. They always do a great job on my toes, and when I get a shellac manicure, they always make sure it’s perfect. One time they applied 4 – 5 coats of the shellac polish to get to the color I originally wanted. Most people wouldn’t take the time to do that! They also have a great selection of colors, and the prices are reasonable.
I think I’ll be a loyal customer for a while!