Cabana Nails & Waxing

This was my first time going to Cabana. The ambiance was wonderful, very nautical and the shop itself is extremely modern and has that minimalistic look. I got a full set with gel for $ 40.
I didn’t get the name of nail technician who helped me unfortunately
The bad: Overall shape were okay; some of the points of the nails aren’t even centered and some were rounded rather than pointed.
She cut my cuticle really bad on my index finger and it started bleeding)= you can see in the picture. There also was leftover nail polish on parts of my hands.
The good: They have a myriad of gel polishes to choose from which I love! I also love the thickness of the nails! She made sure not to make it look like I have 20 layers of nail polish on unlike other places.
Also, the shape/​curve around my cuticles were perfect. And under my nails there weren’t any excess acrylic or anything* and I greatly appreciate.
I am still in debate if I will be returning or not.

I went in today to get a gel manicure. I initally asked for ombré but the receptionist suggested mood changing polish. I thought I would try it out since it was around the colors I wanted anyways. They did a nice job but when I left there was some nail polish on some of my fingers that she didn’t bother to take off. The environment was nice, the receptionist was nice, I took off 2 stars because of the polish on my fingers and they couldn’t do ombré.

I guess today is not my day. I went in to get my first professional manicure and I was so excited. The receptionist was super nice and welcoming. I believe the person who did my nails name was Lynne. When she started she asked me if I wanted her to even my nails I said yes please. It took her a while to cut my nails, she kept missing the nails with the clipper and the length of the nails not even what so ever. I looked passed all this because I was really excited still and I figured everything would come together and the end. My cuticles look nice and the hand massage they give you feels wonderful. No complains there. The Finished product however, not so great. In fact horrible. Every nail has something wrong with it. The paint is uneven so some parts look thicker than others. There are pieces from the towel she used under the nail polish. I pointed all this out to get before she sent me to dry them thinking she would redo then. Instead of redoing them she added another coat of polish, and if you know nails you know that adding another coat is just going to make everything get chunky. As soon as she finished adding the coat she walked up without saying a word and never came back. I get it lets a Saturday and your busy, but I had an appointment and I feel like you should take your time with every customer. Bottom line I hated how my nails look but I felt bad and still paid. I don’t think I will be going back here ever again.

Pretty ambience, great service. The lady that worked on my nails was very detailed and on point. She did a great job. I’m definitely coming back here again…

Came here for a pedicure on a Sunday afternoon and got right in. I had Linda and she did not rush through it at all! Took her time and was very thorough. Some places rush you in and out but they were very detailed and you get your money’s worth. Will be coming back.

PROS:
–I’ve had one good facial here– pores looked visibly smaller and skin felt great afterwards. Normal amount of pain during the pore extraction process.
–Classy décor
CONS:
–Front desk did not communicate clearly to me about the cost of my treatment. A $ 10 callous treatment was added onto my classic pedicure without my informed consent.
–A surprisingly painful pedicure! (I say this as someone who voluntarily gave birth w/​out an epidural =P)
I involuntarily recoiled and exclaimed «ow!» a few times. I couldn’t relax and almost asked someone else to finish the job. On the other hand, this gal was thorough in cleaning up my nails before painting them, and I am happy with how they turned out. Lady at the front desk seemed indifferent when I mentioned how painful the pedicure was.
–during my 2^nd facial here, the technician got product in my eye and nose and wasn’t effective in helping me get it out when I voiced the problem. Extraction was more painful than I’ve experienced with other facials.
–Does not have massage chairs like some other nail salons I’ve visited.
–My technician spoke limited English. It was a little confusing trying to make a decision mid-​treatment.

I am so excited to say that my first visit here was extraordinary! The ambience? The prices? (average) The cleanliness? I have been looking for a place that has the combination of all three and could not find one. I love the fact that they use copper what tubs for the pedicure. Not many places offer that. I must say I am very pleased and I plan to come back. I hope each experience is just as great!

This was my second time going to cabana nails and I have not been disappointed! I got a Halloween design the first time and got so many compliments. Now I’ve done a fall design, really simple, but they came out so nice. I see a lot of customers come in and the employees remember their names. The lady who did my Halloween nails remembered me :) I love how they do pedicures. They bring a tub to you with your desired scrub and use gloves and open a fresh pack of supplies. Prices are reasonable for all the work they put in. Helps that the decoration is gorgeous here. Bottom line, very happy. Will be coming back for winter designs

I came here on a Tuesday afternoon & I was attended quickly. I wanted a fill & I got the most perfect fill & cheapest ever! For $ 18 for a regular fill, I will be coming again!
Their décor is beautiful & different than most nail salons. They are very professional make sure you like what you see every step of the way (at least Linda did)!
I did not get a pedicure, but I will come back for one!
If I could give more stars I would!

After 6 months for mani and pedi services here, I have found my go-​to place bi/​tri-​weekly! Everyone is wonderful here, nice, professional and accommodating. Kim is my favorite, she does perfect gel manicures and eyebrow waxing… literally PERFECT! She’s very distinctive with her (one thick) purple highlight hair. Kim takes her time and makes sure you are content with her work.

They charged me $ 40 for a simple French tip gel full set. Nails were chipping the top coat after the first day. People were rude. They look fancy and high end but they suck!
I think the girls name was «May». Never will I go back

Love this place. My new favorite spot for pedicures. I always get the deluxe pedicure and it’s worth every dollar spent. Clean, sanitary, professional, and they do a good job. I’m sold. Highly recommended by me.

Came here on the recommendation of a friend. I could definitely see this as a place for large groups to get ready because there were loads and loads of comfy chairs and space.
I was a bit irritated because as I was getting my toes and fingers done, the owner’s daughter (?) kept coming and sitting on my manicurist’s lap. I mean it was endearing, but after a while, it was getting in the way of her job… and it’s not like this place isn’t expensive, because to me, the prices WERE a bit exorbitant for a place in San Leandro.
I got gel for both my toes and fingers and they filed down my fingernails a LOT. I felt a bit bad because I think I damaged them a little.
In the future, I don’t think I’d come back.

So I got a referral to go to this place and I love it best 80 I’ve spent on a gel mani and I got the oatmeal pedi which includes multiple scrubs and massages with oils hot stones and exfoliants. I also got the 5 dollar callus remover. I didn’t feel rushed the shop is beautiful and comfortable, I will come back for a fill and maybe a cheaper pedi I can’t afford 80 every time but it was well needed and worth it. This is the true meaning of a nail spa, presentation is everything and they nailed it. Also there is another shop close by with the exact same name so do not search this shop on google or you will have the wrong place.

I came in today to get a fill and a pedicure.
WALK IN:
I didn’t have an appointment and it wasn’t too busy just about 2 people. I was able to be seated right away, which is always good. The décor of the place is so NICE and looks very clean. Hands down probably one of the prettiest decorations I seen at a nail salon (after Laque in LA ofcourse).
FILL:
I came in with a specific nail design in mind. I showed the lady the picture and she said that was fine. She helped me pick out the exact colors that were seen in the picture and was very nice. I did like the shape of my nails which not every tech can actually do. However, she did cut 2 of my fingers but I didn’t notice until she cleaned me with alcohol. Unfortunately, she ended up not knowing how to do the design and looked nothing like the picture so I just told her to forget the design and just go with all grey… Kinda disappointing so if you’re wanting a design make sure they actually know how to do it.
PEDICURE:
Tammy did my pedicure which i am satisfied with. I also added the sea salt. Her massages were awesome, ask for her if you like pressure. If not, it’ll feel really rough. My French though, was not so satisfying. She left me with white smudges on the nail. Once she finished, she just left me to sit on the chair without any fan or anything so I guess you just air dry.
COST:
I was charged $ 64. For someone who gets her nails done constantly, their services are really over priced.

This nail shop is very over priced. I took my daughter and her friend for a girls day out and there pedicure was 20 dollars EACH, I’m talking about girls under the age of 7 years old. The lady at the front desk tryna explain the prices to me as if I didn’t understand by clearly I would have to pay it regardless. So please lady just take the money and let me voice know concerns about your over priced salon
While I was sitting there I decided to get a manicure given I have hella hang nails due to my work but the lady clipped them and put alcohol over them with no lotion they looked just the same as they did when I left A MESS FORREAL

If I could give this place 0 starts I would. I came to this place for their nail services not their décor so all the raving about how nice and relaxing everything looks is irrelevant to me.
This has been the WORST manicure I’ve ever gotten in my life (see pictures). I would not call this woman professional at all, 1: for wearing a neon see-​through shirt allowing her cheetah print bra to be exposed and 2: for how terrible this manicure is.
The problems:
–she rushed through this whole thing
–used cuticle oil and rubbed it all over my hands instead of reaching back to use the lotion that the other nail tech used
–while applying the nail polish, she noticed excess skin on the side and PULLED IT causing my finger to start bleeding that I had to tell her to use the nail clipper to cut it
–while putting on the second coat of polish she was rushing causing the color to look uneven
–when applying the coat, she applied it so far away from the cuticle that it looks incredibly messy and dry in some areas
What a f***in disaster! I will never come here ever again. I would much rather go to a hole in the wall nail salon that actually cares about their clients and knows about nail care and services.

I have been meaning to stop here because my nail shop is so far from my house and I wanted a back up.
Tech did a great job on my brows and polish change on my natural nails. When it was time to pay the woman at the desk told me my nails were long (please see the picture of my nails), I laughed then asked her was she sure. She got really defensive and said I don’t make the prices I just work here. I told her you don’t have to speak to me like that I was only asking you a question. Needless to say had I known I would have gotten a manicure for $ 4 more. I feel bad because I normally tip 30% and the tech deserved it but I will not be con’d so I shorted her tip to make up the difference.

Such a cute location & the décor is even cuter! I had such high hopes for this shop & came in here expecting to fall in love with it & become a regular! I was sadly disappointed!
Came in here with an appointment for 8 girls that was previously called in & confirmed before we showed up. Once we showed up, even after we called before we headed over, the workers were in complete shock all 8 people showed up for pedicures. They were definitely not prepared & fell very short.
We were separated into different rooms & all the pedicures got rush jobs & not given the proper time needed to have a relaxing experience. A couple of the girls got their feet cut in the pedicure process & the blood was simply cleaned & not even addressed by the workers! In a situation like that, I believe it should’ve been handled differently & for sanitary reasons a little more care should’ve been given.
Place is beautiful & maybe under a different circumstance a better job would’ve been done, but I will not be returning. Hygiene & health is very important. I don’t want my foot cut in the pedicure process.

My sister and I really enjoyed our experience with Cabana, and the nail techs that we had, Mai and Tina. But there were definitely a couple of things I noticed that seemed a little sketch and had me raising my eyebrows at my sister. If I continue to get the level of service for the price, I wouldn’t mind coming — but some of the other reviews on Unilocal definitely make me wary.
I have already had a horrible experience with getting my nails done (see my review of Lynn’s Nails), and I wanted to get my nails done WITH my sister, so I couldn’t go to Amber at Pedicure Coven since there’s only one of her, so she has to see her clients one at time (not a knock, but not what I was looking for at the time either) — so we went with a recommendation from my sister’s friend (after the place we wanted couldn’t take any walk-​ins).
First off, my sister booked us an appointment here for 3:30PM after an aborted attempt to walk in at Jadyn Taylor (I know, it was dumb. But I had honest hopes there would be availability). When we arrived at 3:30PM, we were told to select our colors by the receptionist. My sister wanted a basic French manicure done with gel, so she was set. I hemmed and hawed, but eventually picked a color within about 5 minutes. We were asked to sit down on the couch and that someone would be with us in a few minutes…
…and about 30 minutes goes by. I notice from other Unilocalers that this long wait time — even WITH an appointment — appears to be the norm. Even so, it’s a little upsetting. Why book an appointment if we’re going to be made to wait regardless? I’d rather take my chances with a walk-​in; at least then the wait time isn’t as unexpected. I was not happy about this wait, but decided to withhold judgment until the end.
My sister is seated first and helped by Tina, who gestures that I’m allowed to also take a seat next to her at the table. It’s another 10 – 15 minutes before Mai comes to take care of me. During this entire time, my sister is discussing with Tina her options. Since my sister already has her nails cut down pretty low, Tina warns her that doing a gel French manicure may look a little funny and that acrylics might be a better bet. After debating back and forth (my sister doesn’t like acrylics because they weaken her nails, but had also never done gel before), my sister decides that it’s worth a try so they go for it. I do like that Tina opted to have this conversation with my sister rather than just going for it and waiting to see what the consequences would be.
I opted for a regular old manicure with the added bonus of a sugar scrub (which smelled AMAZING, in case you’re wondering). I personally think Mai was a little rough with massaging the sugar into my skin and muscles, but some people like that. It didn’t hurt, but it made my arms all tingly after. Tina, Mai and the receptionist actually kept up a pretty steady flow of conversation with my sister and I, which I also really liked.
I wasn’t a fan, though, of how the receptionist spoke to some of the guests who were voicing concerns or complaints. It was as though she kept trying to insist that her version of how the circumstances happened was the truth and didn’t seem to take into regard how the customer felt or what they experienced. That’s concerning for anyone who might have a concern or complaint — it seems as though the establishment doesn’t really care for your opinion or relaxation (and that’s what pampering yourself is about) and is only in the business to make money off of you.
I was also confused about their payment system. While they do take credit cards, there’s a sign that says that they can’t charge tip to your card. I didn’t think to ask for an explanation, but that’s a little strange to me. Luckily, my sister had cash to tip with so it wasn’t an issue for us.
Overall, it wasn’t a bad experience. It was actually a pretty pleasant one. But those little things I noticed that were concerning are definitely some red flags, and I’ll be looking out for them in the event that I come back for future services.