mani+nanny

Exceptional

What a brilliant idea!
Staff: Really nice and friendly
Service: Mani+pedi– good quality, overall they did a good job and always asked if the water temparature was ok etc.
Nanny: I went with my sister and mom, and my sister has a 6 week old, and they were wiling to take care of him, although he slept through the whole thing! But there was another lady with a 9month old and the nanny seemed really attentive playing with her.
They also offer complimentary glass of wine, if you want to relax while getting pampered! :-)

I wanted to love this place. As a mom with zero time to get a pedi, I really wanted to love it. But I can’t again part with $ 50 for a mediocre mani-​pedi.
We were greeted warmly at the front desk, and the nanny was very sweet as well, and immediately had my 4 year old son’s trust and attention. But the manicurists were just, well, kind of mean. My friend received a nasty look for exclaiming «Ow» after her toe was cut with a cuticle nipper. There was then a bit of tension following that moment that really just should not have been there. My manicurist was pleasant, but then seemed very annoyed when my son came out of the play area to say hi to me. The woman with 2 children to our right was appearing to get the same reception from her pedicurist.
The services themselves were very brisk, not too much scrubbing, buffing or massaging, and the polish job lasted only a few days, when I generally can squeak out 10 – 14 days on a pedi.
Bottom line: if you love kids and open a business that openly welcomes children, then ensure your entire staff shares this attitude.

Loved my experience at this nail salon! I have two children under 3 and rarely go for manicures and pedicures anymore. However, i had a wedding to attend, so thought I’d indulge. All around excellent service. The owner was extremely pleasant and helpful. Loved my nails and the pampering. During my treatment, via a TV monitor, I watched my children playing in the lovely children’s room. Completely trusted the childcare. :) And as we walked back to the car, my daughter (2 ½ yrs old) says to me, «that was fun, mom!» Gotta LOVE that. I’ll definitely be returning to mani+nanny.

I got my wife a pedicure here and she told me that, «Mani+Nanny is clean, comfortable, and a great idea for moms and dads.»

I learned about this neighborhood gem through
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What a wonderful find! Interesting, friendly owner and staff; peaceful, pleasant environment; green-​oriented approach. Definitely worth a try!

I heart this place. It is an absolute godsend for mommies!
Not only can you get a bare bones, yet quality, mani and pedi, they will watch your child, too!
A friend, my daughter and I popped in and had the place to ourselves, which was nice since my daughter wasn’t quite comfortable in the playroom (she’s quite shy and clingy when it comes to new places), so she was allowed to bring some toys out and play near me.
The shop is beyond clean and is a nice place to relax — there are no gargantuan spa chairs here — nice, big comfy recliners — with water, tea or wine. Yes, wine!
There is a one-​way mirror that looks into the playroom as well as a video feed to a monitor in the mani-​only section.
I will be back, oh yes, I will be back!

mani + nanny is amazing. I’ve just found myself without child care and with a 2.5 year old. I’m taking a little sabbatical from work to be a full time mom, and need a spot like this badly! It’s the perfect place — a very hip, comfy interior with a super fun space for my kid. She loved the nanny, and I loved the nail tech and rose petal water to put my tootsies in. Run, don’t walk, and enjoy every minute of this fantastic mani + pedi.
ps: my fingers and toes have rarely looked this good!

Awesome place!
I don’t have kids, so I wasn’t sure if it would be okay to go in, but I had just finished a not-​so-​fun doc app’t at UCSF and needed some pampering. SO GLAD I went in to Mani+Nanny! The place is super clean and the owner was REALLY attentive — I noticed that someone came in who had a ding from her mani the day before and the owner made sure it was promptly fixed. Okay, back to me… I loved the décor, great stash of guilty pleasure magazines (US, People…) and choice of infused water, tea and W-​I-​N-​E, which I must say I enjoyed a glass. The technician was very good and my feet appreciated her service (I only had a pedi). Free paraffin treatment thrown in to boot. Nice. I will DEFINITELY go back. The price is a little bit more than some other places, but honestly, it’s worth it for a super clean place with fab amenities. Probably the best pedi I’ve had in SF.

Honestly. This was the best manicure/​pedicure I have ever gotten. Even with all the little ones it was quiet and relaxing. I stumbled across this place after leaving UCSF and I am sooo glad! Yes, it did cost me $ 60 bucks with tip, but in my opinion it was waaay worth it. Maybe I’ll just get mani/​pedi less often, but I will definitely be back!
Also, they take a strong stance on helping you grow healthy natural nails, so if you are looking to get away from acrylics, check this place out.

What a great place!
On my first visit I was a very large 9 months pregnant. I was warmly greeted by the receptionist, and the owner Stacy made me feel at home. Kim gave me a much needed relaxing mani/​pedi. I knew I’d be back.
On my second visit, I had my 6 week old daughter, and though this time I did not opt to use the nanny, Stacy made me feel comfortable and even held and burped my little one. (she still has the magic touch) Kim did a wonderful job on my tired toes. The service was excellent, my toes look perfect, and I feel so much better.
mani+nanny is a clean, comfortable, and very hip place where mommies can feel at ease knowing they are in a safe and supportive environment, and not feel guilty treating themselves. The cost is well worth it, and I look forward to my next visit.
Fantastic idea! Keep up the good work!

This place is great. Very quiet, clean and super awesome to have a Nanny watch Reese while I got a much needed Pedi. Yes, the price is steep w/​the cost of the Nanny (another 10 bux) but really — who cares! It is about making life simple and easier for us busy and tired Moms.
Parking was a pain and since my Pedi was wonderfully longer than I thought — I was worried about a parking ticket. I would park in the Kaiser lots next time, for the peace of mind.
Great holiday gift idea :)

**UPDATE — a victim of the economy & never having a full room — Mani & Nanny appears to have closed. Too bad.
Great idea! Li-​Li was kept happy and content for nearly an hour — not bad for a tot who has only been left with a babysitter twice in his life (which might explain why mama needed a pedicure and time away from my favorite little monkey so desperately).
My pedicure? Über-​relaxing, totally painless, slightly ticklish, and absolutely flawless. I walked out feeling like a person again.

All I can say is that my toes looked great and I had an hour and a half of lovely kid-​free pamper time. My kids were so happy in the playroom. My 3 year old son said as we left, «Mommy I liked that school!». Music to my ears. Can’t wait to go back. SF needs more places like this!!!

This place is great on many levels. The space is clean and modern looking, so you feel like you are almost in someone’s living room. The staff is very friendly. I went with my sister and her 3 week old baby and they are so accommodating with kids. Not only are they set up with the play room, but they are just helpful with the kids in any way they can be, whether by handing the mom the baby to feed, or throwing away a dirty diaper, etc.
I also felt really comfortable with the products they are using. They are green products that don’t have harsh chemicals. I was really happy that all the tools were properly sterilized as well. They even showed me the autoclave packages. I sometimes am left wondering about tools at other nail salons.
It is a bit pricier than other salons, but I think it is well worth it for the comfortable atmosphere and piece of mind.

Mani+Nanny is a good concept but they are still definitely working out their kinks. I do not have kids but came in for a mani/​pedi a couple weeks ago. They were training a new pedicure technician who really did not know what she was doing. The more experienced woman came over to step in from time to time and ended up finishing the job, but I wasn’t as relaxed and satisfied as I could have been. And the worst part is, they didn’t offer a discount for having a trainee do my nails! $ 30 bucks is steep for a pedi anyways. Isn’t it common practice at a hair salon to have a discounted cut when a trainee is doing your hair? Anyways, the owner is really nice and the salon is clean and beautiful. I’d say wait a few months until they get their staff in order.

Great concept, great execution. I’d give it 5 stars if parking were easier — kind of a strange location for this type of place. That said…
*Service was nice — these ladies took their time & gave good, solid manicures & pedicures. It isn’t a high end spa type — but it also doesn’t charge those high end prices.
*Everything was really clean, and actually really pretty inside! Love the décor.
*Baby area was nice, new (duh) and organized. Babysitter was attentive and friendly, and kept my baby (and his playmate) entertained and happy for 90 minutes! Not everyone can do that! It’ll be interesting to see if they’re able to keep up the space — babies have a tendency to destroy stuff!
*Nice little selection of higher end baby stuff — it’d be fun to see that grow too.
DEfinitely worth checking out — with our without baby, I’d say.

A good nail bar even if you don’t have kids. the owner is cool & responsive. the product is higher end and green. the space is great as well and it’s convenient. it’s a good compromise for those of us who don’t want the run of the mill nail bar or the high end $ 50 manicure at a hotel.

Woo-​hoo, what a great idea.
Having a baby and being a full-​time working mom, I feel guilty about taking time for personal frou-​frou on our limited weekend time. Guilt-​no-​more!
However, when I called, they told me they are only open on weekdays (until 5pm) and closed on weekends. Sigh. They will have longer hours and open weekends in September.
Until then, painting nails will continue to require some negotiation skills.
5 stars in anticipation!

My new favorite nail salon! The atmosphere is amazing… it is a calm and comfortable haven in a convenient part of the city. The perfect place to get a mani and relax for an hour or so. The staff is also very friendly and they make sure you’re satisfied with their service. I’m telling all my friends about this new place!
They also have an adorable playroom with friendly nannies, so you can get your nails done while they watch your baby. Such a great idea! I will definitely try it out next time I go.