Best Nail Salons In San Francisco

“I had such a lovely experience here the other day!! Lynh remembered me from when I called the day before, worked so hard to pick all the right colors for my look, and Wing delivered a technical slam dunk!!!! Seriously everyone was so sweet and made me feel so comfortable. Idk how I ever got my nails done anywhere else before. Highly recommend :)“

“Tiffany and her team are incredible. Amazing attention to detail and long relaxing massages. This is my new place!!!“

“I’ve tried many nail salons, but this one is truly the best. They take their time and never rush the service. The results always exceed my expectations.“

“Chrystal was very attentive and asked lots of questions about my hair preferences and how I style it, etc. She did a terrific job on my cut and she was really easy to talk to during my hour with her! I am looking forward to my next appointment with her.“

“I stopped by Yellow Orchid Massage after a long day exploring San Francisco, and I honestly didn’t expect much — but it turned out to be one of the best massage experiences I’ve had in a while. The place is tucked away on the 2nd floor, quiet and very clean. The front staff was calm and welcoming, and they didn’t try to upsell anything, which I appreciated.
I went with a 60-minute full body massage and requested medium to firm pressure. The therapist was extremely skilled — she focused on all the tension points in my back and shoulders without me even pointing them out. What impressed me the most was how present and attentive she was throughout the session — no distractions, no rushed feeling. Walked out feeling lighter, looser, and way more relaxed. Definitely a hidden gem in downtown SF“

“I’ve been coming to Zen Day Spa for years! It’s my favorite go-to nail salon and great that is right in my neighborhood! The environment is clean and soothing with comfortable massage chairs, mellow music, and overall relaxing environment. I’ve loved every service including manicure, pedicure and even full body massage. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and do a great job. I highly recommend!“

“I love going to Diane’s! I was never a regular at a nail salon until finding out about Diane’s Nails Care on Haight. My nails never chip and last a long time despite them being natural. Tracy is very kind and provides helpful insights when I’m unsure of colors. You can see that nail care and details are taken care of here!“

“I’ve been Kelly’s client for over 15 years, and when she opened Its M3 Time, I followed her without hesitation — and I’ve been coming here ever since! Kelly is simply the best. Her mani/pedis are flawless, she does my waxing too, and I always leave feeling refreshed, polished, and totally taken care of.

Kelly runs the shop with such professionalism and heart. You can tell she puts so much love and pride into her work. Her team is just as amazing — friendly, talented, and always welcoming. The salon is clean, calm, and the vibe is exactly what you want when you’re treating yourself.

Prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for San Francisco, and the quality is top-tier every single visit.

If you’re looking for a place that’s consistent, friendly, and run by someone who genuinely cares, Its M3 Time is a total gem. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!“

“I tried a few nail salons in the area, and this one became my favorite. The team is not only talented, they’re incredibly kind and attentive. Every time I come in, they take such great care to make sure I feel comfortable and that I love my nails. They always help me choose the right color, and somehow, they get it perfect every time.

They’re fast without cutting corners, and it’s easy to book an appointment even with short notice. On top of that, I just really enjoy being there, the energy is calm, friendly and welcoming.“

“Very impressed with the attention to detail and how welcoming the staff were?. The service was efficient without feeling rushed-true spa vibes✔!“

“This was my first time getting my nails done! I left really happy with the easy experience and beautiful results!! Shout out to Liam! I showed him a picture of what I wanted and he delivered!!! 10/10 I highly recommend checking this salon out“

“Been going to Lisa for years for color and she’s the best! Very careful and meticulous, just what you want in a colorist.“

“Linh and Jon are amazing!!! I have really thick asian hair so I wanted to find a hairstylist familiar with that for my balayage. Jon is AMAZING, his balayage made me audibly gasp when I saw the results in the mirror. He was great about educating me about the realistic color I'll get from the balayage and it came out so beautifully, I still get compliments months later! Linh is equally as amazing at manicures and pedicures, her attention to detail and care shows up in every nail. I got a regular manicure and a gel manicure and both came out flawlessly. She shaped my nails so well and painted them with expertise. My nail polish lasted so long because of her hard work. They are both very friendly and love to chat. They are my go-to people now for any self care day.“

“I love this salon. Came on their 1 year anniversary and all was festive. Champagne. Sweets. And even prizes. My manicure was so precisely done. A little expense for what I am used to paying but worth it for the experience! Thank you Nail It!“

“I got a simple manicure with no polish and gel pedicure and it was great and what I needed. I definitely will be coming back!“

“Worthy every penny. The owner and her team are always kind, calm, the exact energy you want when looking for a luxury experience. Also, always a phenomenal job. I love that it is a quiet spacious atmosphere, I never feel like I am getting hustled through like cattle...they treat everyone with respect and patience. Thanks TEAM xoxxo“

“My experience at LUX was nothing short of amazing!! Hard gel, shaped to perfection! Every detail accounted for! Already made my next appointment.“

“I got a gel mani pedi, they did such a great job. Very attentive to detail and quality“

“Fastest I've gotten my nails done in a while! Sometimes it takes two hours when I just do a mani, but they did my gel x mani and deluxe gel pedi in an hour, two different nail techs. Love how they came out!“

“Jenny was fantastic, she was thoughtful and efficient with my pedicure and fixed my ingrown toenail. I would highly recommend her!“

“i've been getting massages for almost 10 years now, and can confidently say that this is the best massage experience i've ever had! nicole did a wonderful job at making sure i was pampered and taken care of for my birthday. the ambience and attention to detail was everything to me and enhanced my overall experience at cocoon. this is my first time here and it certainly won't be my last!“

“The best mani/pedi in SF. The entire team are just wonderful and friendly. I've been a regular for years now and have, on rare occasion in a pinch tried other salons, none compare to Vanity. My partner's nail polish lasts for weeks and the waxing services are great!“

“Came here twice for gel x nails and honestly the results did not disappoint! The nail tech Mai was very attentive and thorough with her work.“

“I love this nail salon. The owners are welcoming and do a great job. The man does an incredible job with my acrylics and is highly detailed, and Kitty trims my cuticles and paints my nails so well. They put on cuticle oil and use a warm wash cloth after. Highly recommend.“

“So happy I found this place, it’s amazing! They’re so sweet & did a great mani/pedi!!!“