Mount Pleasant Nail Salon

I WILL NEVER COME BACK TO THIS NAIL SALON I came out in tears i had never experienced discrimination until i came to this place. My friend recommended me since my nail lady did not have appts that day so i decided to give it a try. When i came in i had my daughter with me i went inside and no one asked me anything until i told the girl who was there that i wanted to get ma pedi and mani, she said rudely that they were busy, then another girl said OK ill do your pedicure. once she finished i told her once again that i wanted my manicure and she said oh we don’t have time. At that moment i was mad because i had gone to get both mani and ped, i and i let them know ahead of time. So when i walked to the lady sitting in the front i asked her why i couldn’t get my mani done, since i had told them i wanted both and she said i they couldn’t provide service since i had my daughter with me. At that moment i just payed and left i was in shock and on my way home i started crying how can someone discriminate me just because i have my daughter with me, she was just sitting next to me.

I’ve been coming to Mp nails for 12 years now! I recommend it to everyone. Chi truly does amazing work. She has never let me down. Literally all my family and friends go here. They are quick but accurate. Prices here are reasonable as well. Cash only, tho. Check it out and see for yourself.

Since the first time I came they do an amazing job! The lady really listened to me and my design came out gorgeous! They really do pay attention to every little detail. Pedicures here are great too. I would recommended coming here forsure! Especially for 3D art nails.

They literally saved me from a nail disaster! I got my nails done about a week ago at this salon in SD and they did such a poor job I will never go again. Came here and the lady (wish I got her name) attended me right away, removed the old ugly ones and gave me a new fresh gel manicure for $ 28. So worth it will definitely be back again when I come back to SJ!

They do a great job with nails I got a manicure and i loved it! It was fast and a job well done! Not to mention they are not that expensive! We’ll be coming back forsure

2 stars for an ok pedicure and decent quality fill
–1 star for the environment, it’s in a shady shopping center, the place is dirty inside, and they don’t clean anything between clients.
The prices are fair, but you get what you pay for.
So, if you want to save a buck and don’t mind grouchy rushed service this is the place for you!
This is not the place for relaxation or kind service.

Hieu is awesome! Love her, she’s so gentle unlike other places I have gone where my fingernails wake up sore. She’s so good deff recommend this place and hieu! The lady in the front is always so friendly too. New fav place!

Came out almost in tears today! This was my second time here. Two weeks ago I decided to try this place and boy was it a completely different experience from the one I just had. The first time I went in, the owner was there and she was really nice, the service and my nails were great. I was so happy i had finally found a decent nail salon, so I scheduled my refill today for 1pm. I got there at 12:30 and didn’t get seated until a little past 1, which I didn’t mind. The girl who worked on my nails did a horrible job, she was being careless and even seamed like she didn’t have the patience to work on nails. When I would tell her my concerns she just seemed to be annoyed by me. Once she showed me the finish on my nails, I was extremely disappointed, there was discoloration on my nails even after 4 coats of polish and my nails looked very thick and bumpy from the uneven placement of the polish. I asked the girl in charge if someone could fix my nails and as I’m asking her shes literally sitting a walk in on her chair. Her reply was no we are busy, by this time it was 330!!! I had already been there 3 hours and she wanted me to wait after she was done with the walk ins!!! There was also another technician sitting down and yet the girl in charged refused to help me, she could give a f*** about my nails. She started screaming at me in front of the other clients sitting down that it wasn’t their fault and that I had to pay even though she was not going to fix them. Ridiculous!!!

My new favorite nail salon! I called in the day before valentine’s day and I booked a appointment for 6:30pm since I knew they were going to be busy and it’s always better to have a appointment than walk In. I got off of work early and called and they said I could come in at 5:45 instead and I took it! Right when I got there I waited about 10 min since they were all busy but the owner took me right in and refilled my nails! She did a great job! $ 20 for a refill is not bad at all and close to my house! They have a amazing color selection but cash only! I am definitely coming here again!

I’ve been here about 4 – 5 times and have walked out happy every single time. The owner is SUPER nice; she’s always super busy doing someone’s nails, answering phone calls, and taking appointments down. Her employees are all so friendly, you don’t hear any of them talking loud or gossiping. They focus on just you during your time there. I’ve gotten pedicures with french tip and it is ALWAYS perfect. Even if you never really look up close, they do such a clean job. I’ve also gotten french tip gel manicures and the lady that does mine shapes my nails so nice and natural; the way I like it. The gel is also thin and doesn’t bother me. I would definitely recommend this place. It gets the job done and it is sooo affordable! It’s a small salon but if you’re looking for a manicure and pedicure to be happy with, this is the place to go!!!

I love going to this nail shop. I’ve been coming here off and on for years. The owner is the one that usually does my nails or the lady that sits behind her. Its been off and on due to my new work schedule, so the ones that usually do my nails are not around. Anyways, this place has reasonable prices and always does an amazing job. I love how they do the shape of my nails and any shape I ask for is done on point! The two ladies I go to are always friendly and provide me with good service. I always leave out of there happy with the outcome. Its a small shop and does get a little crowded and time consuming but hey its well worth it!

This place is small & they get busy after 3pm. I got a refill for $ 23 which is not bad. I went to this other place and it ended up costing $ 40! I just wish they had more colors. Give this place a 3.5, but Unilocal won’t let me give halfies. Lol.

Made my appointment at 1:30pm got there at 1:15pm to choose my nail polish didn’t get helped till 1:50pm then wile I was waiting I was looking at some diet pills they sale and the receptionist really rude told me not to open them she made me feel so bad I was just looking at them.

Starting February 1, 2014 they will be CASH ONLY. Good info to know for your next visit.
Anyways on to the review: Love this place. Hieu is the girl that does the best job. Not saying the others don’t but Heiu pays attention to detail. Everyone’s pretty friendly so no problems with anyone plus the prices are pretty good.

I was introduced to this nail salon by a coworker. As a new resident to the San Jose area it was becoming difficult to go to my number one salon in Alameda so I had to find a backup. This place is awesome!!! The staff have over 10 years experience and the service is of quality. I love the way that my tips looks when I leave and they have a huge selection of colors to choose from. The appearance of the exterior is that of a dive but it is better than it appears. Despite the tiny location, the nail techs are all patient and talented in the ability to perfect the best shape and dimensions of your nails. I will never go anywhere else in San Jose again.

After coming here for over a year, I had to leave never to return again. The last few times I went in they were so unprofessional and uncaring of my business that I felt disrespected. They would keep me waiting even when I would make an appointment. They always take walk-​ins even when they know their next appointment would be arriving soon.
The very last time I went for my refill I went without an appointment around the time I thought they would not be too busy. Unfortunately they were so I scheduled an appointment for later that evening. I went back at the appointment time and the technician I was scheduled with was still with another customer. There was 3 other technicians free, just sitting there and none of them greeted me or acknowledged me. I gave them a few minutes and finally, 5 minutes later, the person I had the appointment with came and told me she was still going to be a while… I guess it didn’t matter that I had made an appointment. She asked if I wanted one of the other technicians to help me. I said fine. I kid you not, the other lady got up with an annoyed look on her face and grabbed her kit… Gee sorry to bother you, just trying to give you my money! She had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to come back tomorrow! I told her I did not and that I had already came by twice that day. She obviously did not want my business. I got so upset but I just told her to forget it and I walked out.
Maybe they are too overworked now but you would think that they would value their longtime customers. So rude, so disrespectful. Never again.

I came to this place all the way from San Francisco just to get a twisted nail. I came in with a straight finger and came out with a twisted nail. The lady was rushing with her work and there was no one even waiting for her. I ask for a French tip and pink fill and it wasn’t even pink fill. I have gotten really bad nails before but this was by far the worst. I wouldn’t go back there and would not recommend this place to anyone.

I have been coming to this nail salon since it opened about 10 years ago and I would never choose to go anywhere else. Their work is amazing. Nice thin acrylic/​gel nails that stay on forever. I’ve never been somewhere that could make my nails look so natural.
The owner, Hong is such a nice lady, the employees are very nice, and the prices are fair.
I definitely recommend this salon.

The ONLY place I trust with my nails. I have full faith in all the ladies, so I’m not picky with who does my nails at each appointment. Not only are the prices great, but the ladies are so sweet! This place is definitely not a stereotypical nail salon. They don’t talk crap, and they’ll let you know if certain designs will work or not. Don’t let the location scare you away. It’s worth it because the nail techs are amazing, and my nails always turn out exactly how I picture them to be. I’ve been coming here for close to 10 years now, and I’ll continue to come here as long as they’re in business.

I went to this place on 12÷15÷11 to get my nails done for graduation. Typically I was looking for a cheap place that does a decent job. My price range was $ 20 – 25. When I called to make an appointment, I asked them how much they charge for a gel set and the lady said $ 20! What a steal! When i came in i showed the lady pictures of some nail designs but in the end I decided to go with the regular white tip. I asked how much and she said $ 25! (she explained something to me, but I can’t remember. Anyways, for $ 5 more I didn’t complain). The lady suggested I add sparkles on the tip of my nails, which is $ 2 more. I ended up paying $ 27! + $ 5 tip because the lady who did my nails was super nice and not too chatty.
The gel they use is not thick; it looks like the clear base coat of a regular nail polish. I had doubts that it would last. Surprisingly, it lasted me almost a month and still looks good! I actually like it better because it looks more natural. I’m definitely going back to this place!
Location: Quite small. Next to pizza hut.
Price: Average as compared to other high-​tech salons that does decent jobs.
Tip: $ 4 or $ 5 for a flower design.
When you pay with credit card include the tip before they charge it because when you get your receipt, there is no tip section. [My brother payed for my nails on credit card and did not know this, and the lady was really nice about it, and she said «Don’t worry. Next time.”] I gave her $ 5 cash tip because she did an excellent job. I think her name is Kim??? She has long black hair (tied), and she has one daughter who loves to read books. Downside is, she’s only been doing nails for a couple of months, but hey, mine turned out good! Look for her, she’s AWESOME!