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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little shop. Not too expensive. I've been a number of times and it always appears clean and clutter free.I've had a better pedicures in terms of pumicing and massaging my feet, but you get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was visiting a friend in the area... she wanted a pedi so i went along and got my nails filled. they did a decent job and the price was good. if i am ever in the area again i might have to go back....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried this shop for the first time today and it really exceeded my expectations. Even though it's not a very fancy place, don't let that deter you. The ladies at Nails Today are super nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was not all impressed with the quality of my manicure and pedicure. For $35, I got the manicure, pedicure and nail designs. My appointment was at 6:15pm, and I wasn't out of there until 8pm. It all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been disappointed here! The $25 "deluxe" pedicure is soooo worth it (salt scrub, leg and foot massage, hot towels) and such a lovely little indulgence.They are fastidious about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've read on yelp that this place tends to be a wait on the weekend, so i called ahead half an hour and made an appointment. the woman on the phone didnt wait for me to tell her my name before hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nail Today = Polish Perfection.Best service I've EVER had in a nail salon... everyone is wonderful, especially their veterans Lan and Diane. I have never left here disappointed. They are thoughtful,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is horrible. Avoid it at all costs.I made an appointment and when I walked in, they looked as if they were shocked to see me; Guessing the face didn't match the voice (people of color, any...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Props to Nail Today! I don't go to anyone in particular here for my pedi but they all do a pretty good job. Whatever top coat they use is amazing! The nail polish almost never chips. I usually have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waaaaaayyyy over due review! I have been going here since last summer b/c of fellow yelpers. No complaints. Always clean, sanitary, on schedule. I love Lee for my mani/pedi.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't imagine life pre-Lan.I used to drive all the way to Palo Alto to get my eyebrows done at La Belle for an exhorbitant amount of money... between the drive and the cost, it was painful... then,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I would never cheat on UA for my nails, this place gets my business for pedicures. Plus, they can throw down some serious nail designs!Nail designs?! Aren't they a little......trashy? Why,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey Yelpers. I'm writing an update to let you know that the manicure lasted a week and a half before chipping and the pedicure still looks great.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was meh. The massages were nice but I think they were a little behind schedule because all of a sudden they went into overdrive on the polish. And my friend got two layers of polish, top...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The nail shop was clean and the people friendly. But my nails chipped within days.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm afraid I must continue my search for the ultimate Oakland pedicure, the one where not only do my toes look gorgeous and beautifully painted (which I've found), but where the soles of my feet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be a licensed hairdresser in the state of California, a person must complete a total of 1600 hours of cosmetology school, about 400 hours of which are training in the manicuring and pedicuring...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, the standards for nail salons in the bay are extremely low. I have never had such bad luck finding a nail salon I am happy with. Like, this is crazy. I have gone to 5 different places, never...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST pedicure!They take their time, so if you're looking for a rush job go elsewhere.Personally, when I settle in for a pedicure, I never want it to end, so this place rocks!!! Inexpensive, clean,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was great except for the fact that my manicurist mixed up the polishes I wanted for my hands and feet. I wanted a french pedicure and nude fingers, but I got the opposite. So now i have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Nail Today b/c of the reviews I read. I have to say though, I was not impressed. I made an appointment for 5pm last Friday but when I got there, they were busy and I did not get started on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read great reviews on Yelp for the place. I was in the mood for a good, inexpensive pedicure and decided to look on Yelp. The reviews about this place are all true. The women that work at this nail...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you fellow yelpers for directing me to this place. It was a last minute wax and I called in to set up an appointment. Surprisingly, she was able to cater to my waxing needs right away. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here w/ a gf for a pre-boards "pampering" session today based on all the great reviews on yelp. We made appointments, and was actually worked on immediately. Overall, I had a great experience,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked NO for "by appointment only"- but you are going to be hard pressed to get a walk-in because this place is always busy! The only reason this place doesn't get five stars is that even when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for leading me to this great place. Clean, bright and a bunch of very sweet ladies. The prices are very reasonable. The spa pedicure with a manicure was delicious. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every day, Yelp brings me one step closer to being happy I moved to Oakland. Nail Today is one of those steps.$15 for a fantastic pedicure, friendly service, clean surroundings, and trashy magazines.I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so, i went here for waxing. (no mani or pedi)so so experience. i went for full leg, bikini, underarm, and chin.this routine normally takes me less than an hour to do.i came in at 530p, waited until...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to my fellow yelpers. My hands and feet look great!! Quality selection of nail polish colors (OPI). Competitive prices for the area. High quality service and neat additions, i.e. sea salt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here based on the Yelp reviews, and it was great! The massage chair was a great addition to the pedicure I received -- and I would have gone just for the pedicure. They use some great sea...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here today based on YOUR reviews follow Yelpers....It was good. Reasonable prices. Good detailed work. I only got a pedicure, but hey I might go back. Yep. They had good magazines. Plus I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still waiting for the catch! Lan has been doing my eyebrows since my wife introduced me to this place. She does a fantastic job and is very accomodating to my short notice visits. I have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Glad I found this place through yelp reviews. What a find! Clean, bright shop with friendly service at more than reasonable prices and they don't rush you through your mani/pedi (easily 1 hr). Will...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, I have such a love/hate relationship with nail salons. Nail Today is probably the best nail salon I've found in the immediate Bay Area (the very best one is in Antioch, of all places). My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I initially came here for a full set, lan answered the phone and got me right in. although I wasn't too happy at first that I had a mid-session switch of manicurists (means i have to tip more people)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the places on Grand Avenue, this is the only one that ever seems to be 50 / 50 men - women. Years of LD running, I have learned one thing, I suck at keeping my toenails at an appropriate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to many places, and this is my favorite.If you can relax for over an hour that should be a good thing.They are sweet and pay great attention to detail.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great mani-pedi for a great price. The ladies were all really sweet and attentive to us (I went with a bride and other girls before her wedding). I never polish my fingernails normally because I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fellows Yelpers, I salute you. You did me right guiding me to Nail Today. I'm new to the E.Bay and was wary of finding my new mani/pedi place, but this is it. I will admit that they do take their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Saturday with my friend. We had appointments for manicures but when we walked in and told them we had manicure appointments, everyone was confused and kept asking whether we were there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the positive reviews were right-on! Good service, reasonable prices (as I post more to Yelp, this theme is sure to emerge--I'm hella miserly), easy to get an appointment. They didn't cut my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try a different nail place than my usual, where it is customary to wait at least 1/2 hour. I read the reviews on Yelp the day before and decided to give Nail Today a try and I was not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm visiting from Kansas and needed a quick fix on an acrylic nail tip I broke and I was due for a fill. A friend and I called around 3pm to see if there were openings. We were told to come in then...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The decor was nice, and they did a great job with my nails - a better job than I'd received at more expensive salons. The manicurist was friendly. My only complaint was that their radio reception...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the cleanliness and modern decor and how friendly all of the ladies who worked there are. Diane did my manicure and I left with happy cuticles and it was such a great deal. You really can't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For $25 bucks for a mani/pedi, you really can't beat this place. They were super nice and clean and did a great job. My toes look so cute!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's sandal season, y'all! Take care of your dogs before you expose them to the public in open-toed shoes. At $15 a pedicure, you can NOT go wrong. I've been here a few times. This is the longest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few weekends ago I had my first ever pedicure and first ever nail salon experience. I'd never before seen the need for shiny, well-maintained nails, as up until now I was more likely to to be found...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for an affordable mani/pedi. My pedicure lasted 4 weeks and was beautifully applied. They're efficient and clean here. Also got my eyebrows waxed. She did a fine, quick job, didn't make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i agree with other reviewers. had been going to another nail salon on piedmont but the last couple of times I went there, felt the service was a bit lacking. plus it was a bit expensive. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great people, great quality, low prices! I just recently moved into the neighborhood, and I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of nail places within walking distance. Based on reviews here I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 STARS FOR THE PEDICURES!!!my pedicure from nail today lasted 1.5 weeks! it's either the craftsmanship or the essie nail polish. yup yup -- isn't that just sooooo unheard of? and ladies, let me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love nail today! the women who work here are extremely nice! and the prices really cheap! dont get ripped off by going somewhere else, get what you pay for at nail today.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely get my nails done so I don't have a lot of experience in this arena but the woman (Lan?) was really friendly, accommodating, and even cracked a few jokes. I had an appointment and I would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, and it's very cheap, which is great, and the manicurists are attentive and. . . well, great.I'd only been once, with my mom, but when I strolled in again with a friend not only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lan is wonderful! She is very nice and she does a great job waxing. Prices are reasonable and it is usually never crowded when I drop by. Don't go to Benefit. The girls that work there are mean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's very cheap, friendly, and they always do a great job. It's fairly nice, not massage your legs with warm stones nice, but clean and well decorated. Far above the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I called three other salons in the middle of a Saturday trying to get an eyebrow wax appointment -- yeah, I know, good luck. I finally called Nail Today and got an appointment for a 1/2 hour later.The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had been going to a salon down the street on grand ave for at least a year...won't mention specifics. one sunday i was desperate for a bikini wax...big date coming up & all...and the only place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. It is difficult to differentiate between all of the nail places on Grand Ave, and I have tried to several of them, but this is the place I will frequent from now on. The first...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wandered in here shortly after Lan took over. I was the only customer in at the time, so of course I got great attention. Lan was very friendly and asked more about me than some friends I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to see Lan based on a review I read here on Yelp! I was very impressed by our conversation on the telephone and her willingness to accommodate me on short notice. When I arrived (with my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I called Polish on Piedmont earlier and they couldn't get me an appointment and would've charged me $52 for the removal of my annoying acrylic nails (got them done for a wedding) and manicure. No...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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