Tips N Toes Spa

I moved to the area and needed a new nail place. I went here based on the reviews. I needed Shellac for my hands and feet. It was ridiculously expensive. I paid $ 25 less at my old spot. I would have been OK with the price since it was for a vacation but the tech didn’t do a very good job and it lasted only 2 weeks when Shellac typically lasts a month for me. The salon is really nice but I won’t be going back.

(Before I begin, this was my very first shellac experience!!)
Absolutely disappointing experience today. Although I’m a regular at their place and have never been dissatisfied of their services… today was a total let down!
So I call earlier in the day to book a shellac removal for fingernails and a regular polish removal for my toenails. I let the lady over the phone know this as well and she tells me to come at 5:00. Before I can say anything, she hangs up the phone.
I go there, wait for like 5 minutes, and this older nail tech tells me to sit down and begins removing my shellac. Something didn’t feel right so I casually mention that I needed my toenail polish removed as well. That was it for the lady… she seemed pissed off and starts mumbling in her native language to herself and to the other lady working next to her. She gets up and asks me to sit in one of the spa chairs and tells me I should have let her know before hand that I needed my toenails done as well and I very politely let her know that I did mention to the lady on the phone. She says I needed to inform the nail tech too and was really mad at me. I apologized, nevertheless, and she did the most horrendous job on my toenails. Tells me to go wash my hands when she’s done and just vanishes! Super rude!!!
I’ll still go there for my spa services but I have my tech preferences. I highly recommend Lina, Lilly and Anne. They are courteous, and super nice.

I love this salon. Kathy and April are awesome, but really everyone is so nice a does a great job. I highly recommend making an appointment but they do take walk-​ins. Today I cam in with a picture of what I wanted and Kathy did an amazing job! I’m going to Disneyland and I wanted Disney nails… she NAILED it ;)

I love this place! I have been to a lot of different nail salons in the area and no one compares to here. The service is excellent and more than that, the quality of work speaks for itself. It’s happened to me on more than one occasion where I make an appointment and still have to wait at other places, but never here. They are prompt and don’t overbook. It is a little on the pricey side but well worth it. I am usually a gel mani and pedi girl and I have noticed that because they use such high quality products, I can usually wait a little bit longer between appointments.
I highly recommend this place!

Did an awesome job on my shellac manicure and regular pedicure. Right before leaving, my big toe nail polish got chipped and they fixed it for me. Nice, clean, and efficient nail salon. I will be back.
Update: Three days later my shellac nails started to chip and peel. Really loved it when I first got them done but not worth it if it only lasts three days :(

First time here. I had to give up my regular local place after the technician about filed off my pinkie toe. Came to this place because of the reviews. Nice place, but we had an appointment and had to wait about 20 minutes. I suppose it gave me some time to pick a color. Like the other reviews stated, you pick your color from a chart and/​or wheel. If only they served mimosas while you wait… (Although, they do have a little coffee station, but I’d rather have a mimosa — realistically, just gimme the champagne)
All in all, nice place (a little hot, though) with what feels like a «state of the art» massage chair compared to what I’ve become used to. They make it extra comfy by placing a pillow on it for a cushiony back rest. Once we got seated, all was forgiven. Essence of the fresh cut lemons that they put in the foot bath filled my nose, and I just melted away in this high tech massage chair. The lady that did my nails didn’t hurt me once and massaged my legs for what seemed like an entire duration of your favorite show (where’s the tv, please). I will say that the massage was more like rubbing lotion in than an actual massage, and she didn’t really rub the feet — just legs. Still relaxing, all the same.
I opted for a nail design I found on Pintrest. I was skeptical because the one and only other time I tried that, it was an epic failure. This technician did a great job if you don’t mind crooked stripes. She nailed the color, though. Also, she sprayed hairspray or glue on my toes after she put on my flip flops, which resulted in sticky feet and shoes. All things aside, I’m pleased with the end result.
Bottom line, if you live in the area (or don’t mind the drive), don’t mind using up an hour and a half of your day on a pedi, don’t mind warm establishments, and don’t mind a good leg rub opposed to the traditional leg AND foot massage, then I recommend this place.

Just went here on a spur of the moment girls night with my mom. Wonderful clean salon, not stuffy or smelly that I worry about in normal salons. Even though we came past 6, they were more than willing to give us the full mani pedi treatment with no rush! (Also without separating us do to my gel mani, a common occurrence at other salons). I even got some adorable Halloween nail art done by April, who did a great job. And they even flagged me down in the parking lot when I forgot my shoes!
Overall great salon. Will return.
If you pay in cash you get a discount so make sure to hit an atm before you go!

My favorite nail salon so far!
I’m on that arduous search of finding my go-​to nail salon and I think I’ve found it.
I brought my sister here for her birthday – manicure for her and gels for me. Kathy did my sister’s nails and April did mine as well as the designs on my sister’s. They were both really nice and April in particular was very welcoming and attentive. She gave great suggestions and my sister and I couldn’t be more happy with our nails!

I have seen the light again! I used to come when they first opened and I just ran out of colors I liked so I stopped. But then one day I needed to remove Shellac from another salon and I saw Anne working here! She used to be at another Dublin salon and that is really what made me a believer. After a few minutes of recon I found out they have tonnes and tonnes of new colors.
They are open at 9:00am which works perfectly for me. They have a cash discount.
Their prices are very fair.
It does get busy.
I have had both Helen and Anne do my pedis which were super amazing and the massage is sooo good.
I’m pretty simple with my nail choices but I’ve noticed girls getting all the latest nail trends done so they are definitely up with all of it.

Best manicure and pedicure ever. Long massage, and I was outta there in an hour because I booked in advance for nails/​toes at same time. Look amazing, feel pampered, LOVE this place now.

This place is a bit pricy, but they really do a good job. My cousin made an appointment a few days before hand for 7 bridesmaids and the bride for the day before the wedding. The entire staff treated us like VIP and were very friendly.
I have never gotten Shellac or gel on my nails, but since all the girls were getting Shellac I said why not give it a try. My nails turned out beautiful and service was good. The lady who did my nails even re-​did some of my nails since she wasn’t too happy with how they turned out. She seemed like a perfectionist which is always a good thing at a nail salon.
I’m giving them 3 stars because their massage chairs weren’t that great. Also, the bottoms of my feet weren’t that smooth. I’m used to having my dried skin scrubbed off, but the results were different here.
My nails lasted throughout the wedding and 2 weeks afterwards. The Shellac didn’t chip at all but I had to remove it because my nails were growing too fast and are extremely long.

It’s been too long since I’ve taken the time to get pampered. My feet were not looking too beautiful after spending a few days outside in the sun and in the pool. I made an appointment at Tips N Toes in the afternoon and was seated just a few minutes after my arrival. The tubs are filled with warm water and lemon slices for spa pedicures. They use sterilized instruments and also disposable nail files and foot scrubbers. Instead of having a nail polish wall like most places, you choose your color from a color chart. There are over 100 colors to pick from.
My appointment from start to end took about an hour and half. One of the older ladies tended to me and did an alright job. She was a little eager and ended up having to re-​do one of my toenails when she put the flip flop on my feet while the nail polish was still wet. In the end it turned out fine but I probably could have left a little earlier if that didn’t happen. Not a huge deal since I wasn’t in a hurry.
They have a sign that encourages cash payments and also if you use your credit card, to pay the tip in cash. If you pay with cash, they will give you 10% off your total services. The spa pedi is normally $ 28 but the cash price is $ 25. Not too bad for this area where most other nail spas cost more.
I also watched the ladies clean the tubs and they seem to do a pretty good job. I always worry about nail salons being unsanitary but I feel confident that I did not contract any foot fungus here. I will be back if in the area.

Christina F. recommended Tips N Toes Spa and I’ve been coming here ever since.
The décor inside is very nice and relaxing. They soak your feet in water with lemons and all you have to do is sit back and relax.
My nail technician took her time to make sure I had a great pedicure; it’s been three weeks and my pedicure still looks great. This is definitely my go to pedicure place.

I’m writing this because I saw a previous customer who gave them a bad review.
This is in Anns defense, the lady did not complain when she left and ultimately they did everything she asked them to do. If you didn’t like the way they were doing your nails then speak up before you pay. Paying is saying you appreciate their work and you’re satisfied with the final outcome. Don’t call an hour later to complain (your nails haven’t changed in an hour)
Anyways, this is the best nail salon. All the girls really good, sweet, clean, and professional! I am a weekly client at & I have never been happier with my nail service.
I have had a great number of people over the years work on my nails and I have yet to meet anyone that can do a more superior job than Ann. I’ve been seeing Ann for 2 years not only because of her meticulous attention to detail. Beyond her pleasant, unpretentious and patient personality. Ann makes sure you are taken care of because she genuinely cares about her work. She’s a master at painting on the perfect, natural and elegant… and the compliments from friends and strangers are un-​ending. She also does great pedicures — extremely relaxing and I always love my little nail designs :) she’s the nicest woman ever and I love talking with her. She is awesome!!! She’s a perfectionist with all the details which I really appreciate. Thanks for all you do! …and see you soon!
If you want beautiful nails, go see Ann, she will not disappoint! (OH, you should call in for appointments!)
I recommend this salon to anyone who loves taking care of themselves and getting a great manicure/​pedicure/​fill. They will take care of you and your nails will be beautiful every time.

Had a gel polish manicure and pedicure at this nail salon recently. As you can see in the pictures, Kathy/​Katy who did my manicure cut me on the pinky and it bled and sting a little. I wasn’t happy about that as I have a phobia about getting my skin cut and bleed during mani-​pedi. That’s why I deducted three stars and giving them two stars total. I would have given them one star but the extra star is just for this other sweet lady who provided me a wonderful pedicure.
I love the color of the gel polish and it’s one of my favorite reds. I loved the pedicure by this other lady and wish had asked her name as would definitely like to credit her. Probably the best pedicure I have ever had! Next time will remember to ask her name. For now I would like to call the pedicure person ‘the-​sweet-​lady-​who-​did-​my-​pedicure’ as she was very nice and sweet :-)
I would still like to give Tips N Toes one other chance as Kathy/​Katy apologized profusely and was sorry about cutting me so I hope they will make up for it next time by providing me a manicure by someone who does gentle manicures and not cut my skin. I always tip generously for mani-​pedi and did so here as well in spite of the cut so I hope Tips N Toes will not let me down next time when I give them one other chance.

Clean inside, great selection of polishes. In a cute area of Livermore. I’ve been looking for a place like this since I left LA. Great selection of choices in services and reasonable pricing!