Dashing Diva Nails

Don’t recommend. Dirty, cluttered and uncomfortable when getting both manicure/​pedicure at same time. Bad experience last three times so I’ll be looking for a new place!

I cannot speak about the other technicians but do not go to the male technician. He spent 15 mins on my manicure and was very rough. In addition, the polish job was so bad that when I sent the picture to my sis she said «go back now to get it redone. That is unacceptable!» I went back to get it fixed but it was difficult to because it was gel. I am never going back here again. I’m sure the other technicians are good as the reviews say but I had a very bad experience as he was rude, rough, sloppy and did not care.

Tracy does a great job. I had the hard gel nails done with design and she was super quick. it took about an hour and fifteen minutes to come with designs.
she is busy so make an appointment and expect to wait a bit, but she’s super nice and patient too.

The Technicians act just like the name of the store, Diva’s! There is a cold vibe as you enter. Please don’t visit here if you expect even an ounce of customer service. Salon is unclean, slap job service and I don’t think they sanitize or clean equipments after use. At least does not look like it!
This was a pre-​booked appointment and yet since the time I entered, I was pushed to select a color and when I insisted I needed a shellac manicure and a matching regular color for feet, they gave me nail choices. My pedicurist started working on me and did not ask if I wanted to cut my nails or what shape, etc and did as she pleased.
As she got done, she said the guy will do your nails and I told her I had booked the appointment with Tracy. There was an argument between my pedicurist and the receptionist where both of them were tossing me around between two manicurists. I was made to sit in my chair for 20 mins after my pedicure with no updates. Only when I asked they said 5 more mins Tracy is getting done with previous appointment.
At the end, Tracy did do my nails which was so quick, on an unclean work station and with old equipment. Nails are uneven and way too short. I told her they are uneven and yet after she tried correcting they do not look right. Left hand nails are longer than right. I’m surprised this lady has high reviews on Unilocal.Only time will tell if these nails would last. There’s a total lack of management and organization. Either the employees are overworked and unhappy or they do not enjoy what they do. I’m sorry Diva’s I’m gonna Dash you off my list.

I’ve been coming here for awhile and the ladies never disappoint. If you want the best acrylic nails, make an appointment with Tracy if you want to make sure you got a slot in her busy schedule.

I spent two hours there on a fill!!! I didn’t have to wait to get worked on but the girl took that long on a fill! And it was super thick — nail polish was fine but it shouldn’t take that long and nails should look natural. I think she was someone that doesn’t normally do nails because the girl that sits up front and another kept coming back to see her work.

I’m completely unsatisfied & disappointed. I reviewed Unilocal to make sure I found a good place. Huge fail. They have no clue! The first thing is the chairs they put you in are the most uncomfortable POS I’ve ever been in. The bowl that they put your feet into is unattached which makes it hurt your legs. The lady doing my pedicure I’m sure has never done one before, and if she has. She does not have repeat customers. She only cut my toe nails on one foot because she said the nail on the one foot was to thick!!! really??? I would never come here again. Even if the service was free. I called in advance for this appointment for 2 ppl and they started us 25 minutes apart. Both ladies doing completely different treatment on us. it was supposed to be the same… go figure!!!

I got a gel manicure here last weekend. they have different tri folds that show you the diff nail options. It took me a while deciding and I felt somewhat rushed because the lady kept asking if I knew what I wanted and if I was sure that was the color yet– well obviously not because i wanted to take my time to pick a color I would actually like if I’m going to be paying someone to paint my nails.
I eventually chose a color. she filed my nails and painted them. I found that it was a little uneven in some parts as some of my nail was darker. I did ask her to redo one of them which she was very responsive to. The service was friendly, no complaints there. Overall, I think the experience could have been a little better. but I would possibly come back and give it another try!
Another side note– when she painted my nails, a lot of the nail polish got underneath my nails, and it dried under there. After a few days I would feel the dried nail polish underneath and try to take it out. It didn’t feel better until all of that was finally removed… could be that she filed my nails too short… but just FYI

The place is quite small and located in the heart of downtown San Mateo. This place is unique in that they do not have desks for you to sit at. Instead, they have less than 10 massage chairs and your manicure is done on your lap. While it was more comfortable than sitting at a table, I feel like they could have done a better job sitting at a stable desk.
The service was more friendly than any other nail salons I’ve been to. They weren’t talking to each other as much as other places do. They have booklets separated by brand to show you the colors they offer. Although I can’t complain about their plentiful options, the booklets were inconvenient to look through as they were big and tri-​fold. Especially when you’re trying to look at them on your lap while they’re starting on your manicure. It was quite challenging and uncomfortable to put your hand in the UV light while it’s on your lap. It was unstable and I kept worrying about snagging my nail inside that thing.
I understand that people love this place to get designs and jewels. But everything else was just okay. I didn’t feel like my cuticles got a lot attention and the painting wasn’t even.

I’m almost hesitant to write this review bc it’s hard to get an appointment with Tracy already but she deserves this. I have followed Tracy for almost five years, and I refuse to let anyone else touch my nails with a ten foot pole. Her work is on point, her work ethic is meticulous, the results are phenomenal, and you are never disappointed with what she does. She uses good quality materials that allows you to go three weeks without a fill if you have to. She creates majority of the designs herself. Tracy is an artist and should be doing nails for celebrities somewhere. I get compliments everyday on the nails she does for me. I tell everyone who asks about her. If you want dope ass nails, hit up dashing diva nails and ask for Tracy.

First timer! I was around the area so I searched up the best nail salon with the most stars & reviews. I actually just got done doing my pedicure, currently waiting to get my nails fixed up by Tracy. I’ve never been here before so while I was reading the reviews before coming, lots of people have complimented the nail tech Tracy. I’ll be making an update after I’m done getting my nails done but so far so good with this place. The nail salon is very clean and sanitary. Customer service is really good so far also, so four stars for that! I felt like the girl doing my pedicure didn’t really take her time though, I was done with my pedi before the girl that’s been here before me.
UPDATE:
Tracy did my nails the exact way I wanted them done. I liked how they came out! She’s very nice and talkative. I trimmed down my acrylic nails, changed my gel color, and add two flowers. Came out $ 30. And pedi $ 25.

If your hours say you open at 10, you should open at 10 instead of having your customers wait outside. Waited almost 20 minutes and still nobody was there.
This was my second bad experience at dashing diva, the first one was months ago. I had an appointment and they still made me wait almost 30 minutes and when Tracy did get to me she was completely rushing and didn’t even try to talk to me or make me feel comfortable. I left with my nails looking horrible and wasn’t happy with the experience at all.

I wish we could give no stars. I made an appointment with Tracy because I was told she was the best there for acrylics. The appointment was made 1 week in advance. When I got there the guy said she wasn’t there and he would start for her. I told him what I wanted and he said no problem. When Tracy got there 40 minutes later she said what I wanted can’t be done because the guy already did something else. When I asked her to make the nails shorter she said no because I should have told the guy when he was still shaping it. I ended up having to sand my nails myself when I got home. She was rude and did not apologize at all. On top of that, one nail completely broke the next day.

Ever since I moved to San Mateo I started coming here and I had great experiences with my mani and pedi but as of two months ago It has gone down the hill. The last two times that I came in, a man did both my mani and pedi. I don’t know if this man doesn’t like his job but he sure works like it. He made my toes and fingers bleed. He noticed it too but he didn’t even apologize! My toes were In pain for weeks.
If you decide to go in avoid the man.
The ladies do a better job (3 stars for the ladies).
Tip: make an appointment otherwise it’s a long wait
And
go elsewhere for eyebrow waxing. They made my eyebrows so thin and uneven.

I tried not to travel across the bridge on the weekends. BUT I feel like I have the hardest time finding a nail salon and tech who’s ambiance and service match the $$$$ I spend!!! This here nail spa gives GREAT customer service along with an amazing set of nails AND the most relaxing pedicure. Traci does amazing acrylics and Ms. Van does amazing pedicures. They are worth every cent!

My Girlfriend & I walk-​in on Saturday afternoon (noon) for a pedicure and it was pretty empty. We waited for 15 mins. The pedicure chair was comfortable, just like any other nail salons you go to BUT this doesn’t come with the faucet attached to the chair which I think it’s more sanitary.
I had this guy as my nail technician and he was super rough. He nipped my skin while cleaning my cuticles and it started to bleed on both side of my feet. Of course, it stings when he cleaned it with alcohol. WTF!
MY PEDICURE is definitely not dashing.

I walked in on a Thursday afternoon and there were five technicians and two customers. I said I wanted an eyebrow wax and a manicure/​pedicure. Then I just stood there for 5 minutes, until they brought me back for the wax. Then she just left me in the waxing room for another 5 minutes. The waxing went fine.
When I came out, the available technicians had started on other customers. I waited again, until they finally sat me down. The chairs were super uncomfortable and the technician automatically pressed the button to push the chair into a reclined position. This was very uncomfortable and made my back cramp. I sat there for twelve minutes. The entire time I had an overhead light strobing in my face. It was super annoying and not relaxing at all. Several wealthy older women came in and were seated immediately and the technicians immediately started work on them.
Finally, a male nail technician came over. I was having a very rough time being comfortable in the chair. I also, had hurt my big toe a while back and asked him not to work on it. He just seemed really pissed off and irritated at me the entire time. I was trying to get into a position in the chair that didn’t make my back or legs cramp up while also making it easy for him to give me a pedicure. My legs started shaking I was so uncomfortable. This seemed to irritate him even more.
Finally, I had had enough. I told him I didn’t need a manicure AND I wouldn’t be needing my toenails polished. I paid for the waxing and the pedicure and got out of there. This was in my top two worst nail salon experiences.

Natalie did a super great job on my nail! She was so detailed and perfect with the designs on my nails. Plus they have 3D nail art here, and not nearly as costly as other 3D nail places around here. This place is very clean and cute inside too.

Tracy. Tracy. Tracy. There. The secret is out! She is the queen of designs. I love her work so much. I won’t go anywhere else. My family is in the business, so I know quality work when I see it. My family’s salon is too far from where I live. (2.5 hours away!) So Tracy is my go to gal for nails! I feel like a princess every time I leave the salon. My nails are on point and ready for any occasion. Although I can’t go crazy and get designs on every single nail because of my corporate job, Tracy listens and really pays attention to detail. The one design she does on my ring finger is enough for me to feel pretty until the next time I see her. The design stays intact. It may also help that I get acrylics. I just find that acrylics make the polish stay on longer since I type all day.
Tracy. You are the real deal. Thanks for the fabulous nails! See you in 2 weeks!

Tracy Tracy Tracy! She works wonders. I got a fill and showed her a pic of the nail design I wanted. Tracy put her own creative touch on the design. They actually looked better than the picture. Everyone here was super nice and the shop is clean and comfortable. Tracy is not just a nail technician, she is an artist. She was attentive to the shape/​length I wanted my nails to be. I will be going to dashing nails again. Not only do they do great nails art, the quality work of the nails are amazing as well. Sometimes I would go to shops that can do amazing nail art but they lack the skill to actually do a decent full set. This shop has everything, they are skilled at nail art and very creative. They also do great quality work with acrylic full set and/​or fill. Haven’t tried pedicure yet but I will.
I will definitely be back to this shop. Tracy told me she is well known on Unilocal lol. I can see why she is so popular, her work is amazing! You tell her the design you want and she will make it happen. She goes beyond what is expected. She’s awesome!