Pearl Nails

Straight Garbage. There is literally gel on my skin. Since it’s all over my finger nails and finger, it’s ripping really fast. The guy was sloppy. My 3 year old niece does a better job of painting my nails than this place! It was a horrible experience. The guy didn’t say a word to me. When he wanted me to put my nails in the light he would just point. Until they hire new staff, do not come here. It’s expensive for horrendous quality.

I hate doing this. However, when I make an appointment with someone, do not shuffle me off to the (owner) man who is sloppy, too fast and cuts corners.
I left with rough-​undone cuticles, acrylic all over my fingers and nails in various degrees of thickness.
It was as if we were in a marathon as he was done in 30 min, which would explain the poor work.
I know well enough in the next 7 – 10 days I will have lifting and/​or breakage. I want to support a local business but shoddy/​sloppy workmanship really gets me angry.

Long story short, this isn’t a salon I will be returning to. I came in to get a French full set and a pedicure. A guy did my nails and worked on my nails as if it were a marathon. He did them so quickly and messy. My cuticle started bleeding on my thumb. It was prob the worst manicure I’ve ever had. Afterwards, one of the ladies working there did my pedicure. The nail Polish was on my skin! And she didn’t even clean it off. She didn’t apply a shiny coat and when I told her to she said «I already did.» Then I checked to see of my toes were dry and they were so I starting taking out the tissue and she yelled saying «it’s NOT dry yet!» I have never had such a bad experience at a nail salon. Nailbox studios in Fremont has been the best spot in Fremont so far. I made a mistake trying this place out.

The lady was very nice but it was my first time getting acrylic nails– and im not entirely sure if getting the ‘powder’ stuck under your cuticles and a bunch of it getting all over your fingers (it washed off after a few times of washing my hands) was ‘5 stars’. Got them off today (a week later) but she left my hands in the liquid for a very long time and not only did it dry up my fingers too, it wasn’t even properly removed. I would have liked to give this place 5 stars but my nails definitely are in a bad shape right now due to her not cleaning them off properly (?)

The reviews on this place made me not want to come here but I’m so glad I did. I had never gotten my nails done by a male before but John did SO amazing! He didn’t mess up, was really nice and neat at what he does. The customer service was nice and the job was done well. I will definitely be back. It’s definitely worth 5 stars in my opinion.

Just ok. Didn’t like the dirt on wall and dust. Would not recommend. Price competitive. Did like hot rock and foot massage. Just moved here and hasn’t been easy to find a good one

I went here for pedi and acrylic nails refill. Both were of very average quality. They just use water in spa pedicure to soak your feet all the products are of some local brands or could be made by themselves. Pedicure was still ok it was done by a lady but the nails were the worst u have got done ever. Nails are done by this guy, he treats your hands so roughly and use the drill in so much of hurry that i was scared all the time of gettuing hurt. He applied polish so badly than what i could apply at home myself. I will not go back again. I am new in fremont and since this place is closer to my house i went on to try but not again.

French manicure on a Wednesday at noon by 5pm same day white tip peeled off one nail. Went back and they fixed. Went to Vegas Thursday and 6 tips peeled off. $ 30 down the drain won’t be back! And these were gel so supposed to last longer. Ugh

This place is small but it seems perfect. It’s not fancy inside but that doesn’t bother me. The ladies do their jobs well, are super sweet and the place is clean. I would much rather come here vs a newer remolded place where the employees are not happy, nice and do a good job. Thank you ladies! Will be in soon for another amazing mani/​pedi!

I recently visited this place for manicure and pedicure for me and my friend. I have been to many others before but was never cheated like this. I asked them to show the designs book and they didn’t even tell me there was an extra charge of 10 $ for hands and another 10 $ for legs. I was still ok with it but the nail polish started coming off within 2 days even without doing any kitchen work. HORRIBLE. And more over the lady who was doing the design for me tried to push me to get a flower or something on my toe nails (that was an additional 5 $ for each leg), she didn’t tell me then. I asked them later when they showed the «hidden fees» at the end for just a simple line design. Its not that I can’t pay but they should tell me the price when I ask about the design itself and not when billing. In other places, they used to tell me when I enquire abt it in the beginning itself.
Now comes the best part, since I went with my friend we were talking and I didn’t pay much attention for the manicure. The lady who did my hand nails silently skipped the massage and still charged me full amount. RIDICULOUS. I’m never going to this place again. I hate stores/​salons who take customers for granted or try to cheat them. I had both here.
NEVER AGAIN.

Very shoddy job. They are brusque and sloppy. Paint leaked from the sides and smudged right away. Next to my apt but not worth it

Sad to see that this nail salon has a not so great rating on Unilocal.I’ve always seen this listing but never went to it due to it’s rating. I decided to bite the bullet one day and come in. Maybe it’s the low expectations from the previous ratings but I was pleased with the service. It’s not the fanciest nail salon but their tools look and feel clean, staff is friendly and services are good. Their prices are competitive too. You get a stone massage with your pedicure for $ 22! Also they don’t rush through their massages, which is always a plus.
This is definitely my go to nail salon now! Btw I’m typing up this review as I’m siting through my 10+ min foot massage :)

Love pedicure here … It’s very clean, well done and most of all they provide extended massage …

I’ve been going to Pearls Nails for about a year; initially the experiences (pedi/​mani) were top notch. The last few visits (even with making an appointment) felt rushed, not thorough and not worth the price! Not sure I’ll be going here any longer… might be back at Unilocaling local-​trying to find a good nail shop!

Just moved to the area and was thrilled to find a good nail spot on the first try. I stopped in at around 7 on a Thursday. They quickly accommodated me for my mani pedi and was a pleasant experience. I noticed a customer walk in right at closing and they still gave a pedicure and stayed late. That’s great customer service.
I’ve seen some bad reviews for fills but fortunately I only get shellack and had no issues with quality other than a rough spot on one nail edge from filing which I pointed out and it was quickly fixed.
Prices are right around what I’m used to and will keep coming here since it’s so close by. Overall, great place for great price on regular mani pedi :)

I love this place. I live close by and have been coming here for years. While the décor is simple and you definitely can’t eat off the floor, it’s clean enough and they are pretty much always available without a wait time. This nail shop is run by a cute married couple and they are always incredibly friendly and talkative. I get my nails done here often and I never hesitate to come back, it’s such a nice atmosphere. They consistently do a great job.

Love this place! Everybody is nice and friendly and they do great pedicures.
I only like Linda to do my manicures though. She is great!

My nails and eyebrows were beautifully done! I am thoroughly impressed and satisfied with my experience at Pearl Nails. They were very professional, accommodating, and attentive (even when they’re busy). Their services are very aptly priced and fair. Customers at my workplace are always asking me where I get my nails done because they love the original and creative designs, so I’m constantly recommending this place. I love their work and will be coming back in the future anytime I need my nails done or eyebrows waxed.
Here’s a picture of the set I had done for Christmas:

Don’t come here unless you’re OK with steep prices and a bad fill job.
I came here because I was in the area and it was the only place accepting walk-​ins after work hours. For a pink and white gel fill (which is normally $ 20 – 25), I was charged $ 30. Although I was willing to swallow the price difference for a decent job, I was so disappointed when my nails turned out lumpy, fake looking and the lines were uneven and smeared.
The shop itself is messy and dirty and I recall the floor was wet so I couldn’t put my purse anywhere.
5 days later, I couldn’t handle it and had to make the 40 min drive to San Jose back to my old manicurist to fix it.

It was a great experience getting my nails done at Pearl Nails!
My fiancé and I had to attend a family wedding up in Fremont and because I blanked out on getting my nails done the day before, Pearl Nails was my last resort. Thank GOD they were walk-​in friendly!!! I got a French manicure & pedicure. The ladies that did my nails were awesome. They even threw in a free hello-​kitty paint job for one of my nails. (Photo on the bottom) At the wedding, I received a ton of compliments on my nails. Some saying it looked fake, too nice to be real. But NOPE, sorry ladies and gents, these babies are REAL!
Too bad I live all the way in LA, if I ever do get a chance to come back to visit, I’ll definitely stop by at Pearl Nails. Simply because I’m a princess, and princesses needs to be pampered the right way! And it so happens that Pearl Nails do know how to treat one right.