List Best 19 Nail Salons in Petaluma, CA

hilda teran-franklin My manicurist. Shes the best. Ive been a customer for 35years. She keeps my nails and toenails looking elegant.

Mary Chelton Elaina is professional, detailed and quick after decades of nail care. She also takes the time to compare nail color choices for best option for your skin complexion. Wish I had started to come to her sooner after some bad experiences in the area.

Roberta Bostian Shes absolutely wonderful! Great experience!!

Vanessa Cavallaro Hayley is incredible. I was late for my appointment and she was so gracious and kind. She did a fabulous job on my brows and the experience was comfortable and pain free. I am for sure booking more sessions with her.

Ashley Rosentreter Hayley is my absolute go to for facials! My skin always looks and feels incredible after my appointments with her. She uses quality products and is so knowledgeable and always gives me tips on what I can do to improve my skin. Will never get a facial anywhere else!

Teresa Graves Hayley is so amazing! I always leave her care with the BEST skin! I go once a month and have never been disappointed, and she’s affordable too!

rey del I had my lash lift here with Haley even though they are super short but I actually loved it, she also tinted them which made it darker and looked like I had eyeliners on. The place is nice warm, smells soo good and very comfortable. All the ladies are very sweet, professional and just really good at what they do from my research on yelp and here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM .

Karen S I had my lashes tinted and lifted by Brittany and I couldnt be more pleased. Very professional service, friendly employees and clean facility. I will be going g back. The price was fabulous as well.

shreya S I had my extensions done by Amanda. She was really patient with me. She is really good as well. Really recommend her. I did regular extensions.

Andrea Creer They are so kind and prices are very reasonable!

Nancy Sterling Such a wonderful experience. So relaxing and I love my lashes!

cristina fernández I loved Karla! she did a great job with my hair and gave me great ideas. Lovely place and service! I am telling all my friends!

Carlos Calito She does the best hair for ladies. Im amazed with her professional work.

Monica Martinez She is absolutely amazing and very professional.

IRA Martin Karla is really very professional and her work was impeccable and at very good prices!!! Her establishment is very nice, relaxing and very clean, she is very nice and works on your hair exactly the job you asked her to do. THANK YOU KARLA IRELAND.

Freddy A Calito Professional and excellent service

Caitin Wilder Esmeralda is great! So much so that I travel over a hour to get my lashes done by her. She caters to each one of her clients individuality when creating their lash sets and her retention is amazing. Other than cosmetic based care, she is just a genuine soul to be around and her positive vibes are sure to brighten your day.

Nancy Purtell Please. Go here. Do yourself a favor. The aesthetic is phenomenal. Such a cute place. So well decorated. Smells amazing. Super clean. I had the incredible pleasure of meeting Emily, Tat, and Esmeralda at my facial visit. This was an experience unlike any other. So affordable for the high quality services. They do everything here. Botox, facials, lashes, etc. Which is so convenient!! And the women that work here…. Some of the most wonderful and kind women I’ve met in my life. They were all so sweet, and friendly! Love this place so much!

Serienity Galvez I have gone to Esmeralda about 4 or more times after winning one of her giveaways on Instagram. No joke - shes quick, gentle handed like a feather, shes a perfectionist, and her lashes arent cheap & thick (as I experienced at other beauty bars). I have gotten my lash extentions done a few times before with other lash techs but they suck and I had horrible experiences from the solution products, stupid girl took scissors to my real lashes (while my eyes were closed so I couldnt tell), lashes are hard and shabby into the eyelids, etc. Im telling you I was scared for this giveaway but I gave Emerald Beauty Bar that chance after lash trauma & I dont regret it! Ladies!!!! Esmeralda has a magic power that gave me confidence on a daily even when I feel like its Monday... lol Give her a try bc shes worth it!

Starla Ballantine I cannot fully express in this short review how fantastic, professional, and wonderful Tat of Emerald Beauty Bar is at Lash Extensions as well as just being an absolute sweetheart who is kind, considerate and fun! She is the best and I feel so fortunate over these past years and look forward to many more!

Caitin Wilder Esmeralda is great! So much so that I travel over a hour to get my lashes done by her. She caters to each one of her clients individuality when creating their lash sets and her retention is amazing. Other than cosmetic based care, she is just a genuine soul to be around and her positive vibes are sure to brighten your day.

vivi vivi Shirley is a talented artist. Highly recommend this place!!! Her nail designs are beautifully crafted with intricate details. You may choose many different kinds of styles (floral, gems, ombre, and the list goes on). She carefully paints each nail with precision and care. Also, she takes her time to make sure the gel manicure is layered evenly to create a lasting and smooth effect. Since my last visit three weeks ago, my gel manicure is still in great shape. No dry cuticles, no nail chips or cracks, and no bumps. Usually my cuticles are often very dry, but Shirleys meticulous work made them last for a long time. Her chic and modern salon can be a temporary escape from the everyday life. Just a moment to relax and pamper yourself, and the simple joy to look at your beautiful nails.

Betty Blacc I’ve been seeing Shirley a couple times now. If you’re looking for Japanese Nail manicures, I highly recommend her. She is extremely clean, and does an amazing job. She values my comfort and safety during these times and is so gentle with filing, and overall care of my nails. I’ve also trusted her with designs to which she is so talented in. I tell her what colors I want, a type of design and she just goes with it. Truly talented, and highly recommended.

Bianca Nicastro Shirley is an artist! She is detail oriented, timely, and so talented. I am so impressed with my nails and will continue to book appointments with her. She is one of the few if not the only Gel-X Extensions artists in Sonoma county. She is a 5 star artist. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Betty Blacc I’ve been seeing Shirley a couple times now. If you’re looking for Japanese Nail manicures, I highly recommend her. She is extremely clean, and does an amazing job. She values my comfort and safety during these times and is so gentle with filing, and overall care of my nails. I’ve also trusted her with designs to which she is so talented in. I tell her what colors I want, a type of design and she just goes with it. Truly talented, and highly recommended.

vivi vivi Shirley is a talented artist. Highly recommend this place!!! Her nail designs are beautifully crafted with intricate details. You may choose many different kinds of styles (floral, gems, ombre, and the list goes on). She carefully paints each nail with precision and care. Also, she takes her time to make sure the gel manicure is layered evenly to create a lasting and smooth effect. Since my last visit three weeks ago, my gel manicure is still in great shape. No dry cuticles, no nail chips or cracks, and no bumps. Usually my cuticles are often very dry, but Shirleys meticulous work made them last for a long time. Her chic and modern salon can be a temporary escape from the everyday life. Just a moment to relax and pamper yourself, and the simple joy to look at your beautiful nails.

charlottenicely I had an amazing time at Sweet Soul Beauty Bar! I had a brow wax and a facial done the week of my wedding by Christina. She was wonderful and it was such a great experience! This is an amazing women owned and operated small business. Check them out for your beauty needs!

Angela Carafa Recently had a massage with Kell, amazing from start to finish amazing. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, very clean. Kelly shows her passion in massage through her touch. I felt relaxed and at ease the duration of my appointment and not to mention her oils were absolutely one of a kind. Will be a referring and returning client.

Kayla Waldner I absolutely loved my pedicure from Jasmine! The drive from Santa Rosa was totally worth it. Her attention to detail was unmatched--its been over a week, and my toes still look fresh! The scrub and massage were also amazing. I highly recommend Jasmine for any nail services!

Kirstin Tolomeo Just had my first brow tint with Christina and mani/pedi with Rebecca. Everything was perfect. Was really able to relax and enjoy. And the services were outstanding!

Sheila Martin Loved the convenient location and relaxing vibe! Kelly’s healing and restorative massage was epic! Highly recommend for treating yourself! Self care is important!

Chilito What more can I say other than "I freakin LOVE this place!!!" From the receptionist, to the pedicures, to the manicures.. Cris is awesome, funny, and great at her work! And Joanna is amazing at getting my ideas done. The utter detail taken to my nails is amazing! Ive always had to tell nail techs to not miss the sides or redo something, but not here! Ive also had places shave down my nail so much it hurts or burns, not here! This place has become so popular with their work, so you NEED to make an appt! Which is ok with me :) good for them! Try Neo Nail Spa, you wont regret it!!

Heather Gould BEST nail salon in Petaluma, and I’ve tried a lotttt of other salons. They take their time, and the result is very high quality. The prices are fair, and the staff is friendly. They even have a convenient text system for booking! And they do hard gel, which a lot of other places don’t offer, and can do just about any nail design! Just be sure to book at least week in advance, because they do book up.

Ai Vo Neo Nail Spa is new salon. They are consistently amazing. Very professional. Friendly staff. Very elaborate designs and immaculate attention to detail. I love this place and thats the only place where I get my manicure done now.

Nydia M This place never ceases to amaze me. I love coming here! Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and professional. I like getting designs or just gel manicures.

Mary Ryan You know when you find a place that feels so special, you almost dont want other people to find out? Thats how I feel about Neo. I had such an incredible, relaxing experience there. The space is brand new and immaculate, very serene. I felt welcomed and pampered from the moment I walked in. The women running the place are super cool and friendly, and offer a wealth of knowledge about different services they offer, as well as new trends and technology in nail design. One of the best mani/pedi experiences Ive had. Ive found "my place!" Thank you Maika and Joann!

Cassie Shikano I recently moved to Petaluma and needed to find a new nail salon. I tried a few different places, but none of them were the right fit. As soon as I went to Posh Nails, I knew I found my new spot. Ben and Cindy are both incredible. You can tell they’re perfectionists and always do phenomenal work. The nail salon is so cute and clean. Plus they have online booking which makes setting an appointment very easy and convenient. Highly recommend!

Felicia Trujillo We were on Vacation and we stopped in at Posh Nails, to get my nails done and a pedicure and omg they did such a great job! They are so nice!! You will not be disappointed if you come here! ❤️❤️❤️ 10 stars!!

G Winter Ben has done my nails for the last 7 years, and I wouldn’t go to anyone else! His work is quality and my nails are always beautiful. He and Cindy are fun, personable and most accommodating. The shop is lovely and the pedicure chairs are AWESOME! I can’t say enough good things about them and their service!

Holly Soreng Had a great experience here! Ben did an amazing job on my fill and manicure, and Cathy did a great job on my pedicure. Everyone was so sweet and kind.

DIDI STRADIOTA So in love with my nails!!!! Ben was amazing and very professional. My 12yr old daughter even made a comment on how beautiful they were. The salon itself is probably the cleanest salon I’ve ever been in. No fighting to try to find a parking spot here. I recommend them to anyone for absolutely beautiful nails.

Marcy Shone My husband of 52 years finally agreed to get a pedicure and Lena did such a great job that he (nor I) even recognize those feet they are so neat and tidy!! He is so happy that his toes feel so much better after Lena worked her magic. He wasn’t expecting the nice massaging of his legs and feet and the hot wax treatment! He’s going to be a once a month customer - thank you Lena!!!

Audrey Whitbeck Everyone at the salon is highly qualified and does great work.

Angela Valentine I have been going here for years and I have NO complaints. Its clean and they run on time. I get gel fills and pedicures. You get some extras like hot stones on your feet and of corse hand and lower arm massage after your nails are done. I like that its a smaller salon also so the techs never rush and its not full of a lot of people.

Rhonda Goodman I have been going to Shangrila for over 5 years and always happy with the friendly , clean and on time services. They always have the most up to date polish colors and products. Love Danny and Eva the owners. Great team

Tricia McCarthy I always love the staff at Shangri-La! They are kind courteous, and do a phenomenal job! Not to mention that it’s always clean and inviting in their space!

Liz On the weekends $80 for a full hard gel set. Seemed steep but whatever. Just went back for a full and it was $70 for 30 minutes and they are lumpy. For $70 it better look like Jesus himself came down from the sky and did them. They look like I glued kidney beans to the top of my nails and then painted them lilac.

Angelina P Mila and Kim are both amazing at doing pedicures. If you have ingrown nails, they are the ones that you want to ask for! As for nails 0⭐️s I had a Horrible experience none of my nails look the same shape the are all different and he folded my nail beds to the max. I was going to get French tip but didnt want to pay an extra $15 on top of $80 for just getting a bad job. Havent been this disappointed in nails ever really. I wont leave a low star review just because the pedicure was defeated worth it.

Cliff Olson Very sloppy job for a pricey fill. They didnt even bother to fill up to her cuticles. I picked this place based on the reviews and I feel bad for my beautiful wife. She will not be returning to this place.

nytasha nims Henry is always so positive, polite, and professional; Ive only had him do my nails, but everyones very sweet and talented. Im absolutely in love with my nail design today!

Kuemmeler Lauren (Q) Tam and Henry and their team are the BEST. Tam can literally replicate any complex nail design you could imagine. They have a huge selection of colors and glitter. The massage chairs are lovely and the Saon is always very clean. The gel manicures don’t peel or chip, they last at least three weeks. I recommend this spot to everyone.

F P Great service! Loved our deluxe pedicures. Eva is amazing at manicures (acrylic, dip, gel) I can go every 3 weeks or longer and they still look great! I highly recommend Shangri-la!

Steffany Delucchi Eva and her entire crew are absolutely amazing! Ive been going to her for over 10yrs and wont go anywhere else. Very friendly and they do amazing work. I always like to do designs and some crazy things and Eva always goes along and makes sure I walk out of there happy and what I want.

Pyxel Mom Lisa gave me the BEST Deluxe pedicure I have ever had. I could have sat there and relaxed for days! And I got beautiful toes to prove it! Happy fall colors everyone!

Carol Rice Had my nails done by Vicki—fills, repairs, French tips repainted, and polished. Carefully assessed what I wanted. Exceptionally done! Price reasonable. We are traveling the country in our motorhome. Rate this as the best shop so far on our travels.

Michelle Bee Eve is supreme and a master at her craft! Never disappointed. She delivers as requested EVERY SINGLE TIME!!

Heather Gould I tried giving this place another chance after my usual place was booked, and I was reminded why I stopped going there. The services were extremely rushed (pedicure took about 15 min), and the quality of my hard gel manicure & pedicure was terrible. I had to go back in after looking closer at my pedicure- there were bubbles and the top coat didn’t even cover the whole nail. And my hard gel manicure was not clean around the edges at all and my nail shapes were totally uneven. I highly recommend looking somewhere else if you want a quality mani/pedi.

Tiffany Blakesley Loved this place. Kim is the person who did my nails she was very nice and took her time. I wasnt sure what i wanted done but once I got there I knew. I am happy with my nails and thank you guys so much I will definitely be back here and recommend this place to my friends.This is my grandmas favorite color and the butterflys remind me of her. I went back with my best friend this time and we got the hawaiian pedicures and it was so relaxing and they are so nice definitely made a loyal customer out of me and my friend. Thank you so much for the best service I have ever had :)

Amma I definitely won’t be going back. My friend and I decided to try them out and I think it was a huge mistake. The lady helping me out didn’t even bother to ask what shape I wanted for my nails. I will say the service was very quick but it’s only because they double booked and they were rushing to get us out. And I think their work suffered for how fast they were. My nails started chipping only TWO DAYS after getting them done. Don’t waste your time here.

Noelia Intriago My nails were absolutely gorgeous when they were painted not going to lie but the only problem I have with it is that they did not file the first layer of my natural nail before gluing on the nail which made two of my nails easily break. I’m absolutely upset with the fact that my nails broke in only two days. The lady was super nice I won’t lie about that but only thing I would recommend is filing down the first layer of the nail before putting on any acrylics so the nail can stick on longer. As you can see here the natural nail was not filed down which causes the acrylics to not stay on longer. :(

TSH I was disappointed. The pedicure was ok. Not nearly like what Im used to. Im used to a longer process with more stages done. The manicure was waaay too expensive ($25) for the barely 15 min. she spent on it. Some of my nails were barely filed. Neither pedi nor mani were dry but they wanted me to leave, even though an hour remained until they closed, because they had no more customers. Wasnt I a customer? Another customer had come in 5 min. before this and was just getting started with a pedicure! I was looking for a relaxing experience and this was not it, sadly. I am a visitor to this adorable and friendly city. Others looking for a mani or pedi while here should look elsewhere, in my humble opinion.

Sarah Grace H I had one great eyebrow wax here--truly phenomenal. The woman was kind and overly attentive. It was a great experience. She made me feel and look great. I came back and had a new person. This other person was so-so. She never asked me any questions about how I wanted my eyebrows shaped and left feeling demoralized because they looked so bad and there was not a way to fix them. I think this place is okay if you are picky about who you get. There is definitely a difference in quality between estheticians. Im probably not going to go back.

Heather Cohen This is such a cool store with great products and lovely staff. Unfortunately the eyebrow shaping I paid 30.00 for left my eyebrows looking lopsided with one side thinned more than the other. Im not getting an option to post a photo...but I have one . I should have looked at the eyebrow shaping reviews as I can see this isnt their strong suit

Rowan Cunningham I booked a 1 1/2 hr combo Swedish/deep tissue with a gift certificate for my birthday. My masseuse was Kelsey. I can easily say it was the best message Ive ever had. I have a pretty tense neck + shoulders, and Kelsey seemed to know exactly where all the sore spots were. Might have been drooling a bit by the end of the appointment. Will definitely be coming back in the future :)

Julia Reed Shakira! Shakira! Shakira! I booked a facial online blindly, no preference for who does it, as I had never had a facial at soft shell (after hearing many great things I decided to try it). I was match (like a match made in heaven) with Shakira. Not only was she SO honest and transparent with my service (I booked something she didn’t feel I needed) she was with products too. No up-sales no BS. She gave me only two products and told me to use them till the next time I see her (I was like are you sure that’s all??? And she just said trust her). Less is more. I booked out 3 appts with her after that appt. Every time I have seen her she has been nothing but exceptional, transparent, honest, incredible work ethic (rare to come by now a days), so incredibly genuine. She gave me her cell if I had any question about my skin, as there were a couple things we were working on, I have texted her a few times regarding that, she not only is so responsive, she is so helpful. She has made such a difference not only in my skin, but my life. I am a FOREVER client to Shakir, whether she stays at soft shell forever or has future endeavors. I have given her card to every lady in my life to go see her because she is rare and under appreciated. Book Shakira! *disclaimer I have had many facials at various spas and salons, so I have facial experience, and this is hands down no question the best facial and experience.

Anna Hautzenrader Joanna is amazing. She puts the therapist in massage therapist. Probably the best massage Ive ever had. Will definitely be back. She focused on the problem area I mentioned (my neck/shoulder) just enough without neglecting or rushing through the rest of my body. Pressure level was perfect- strong enough to work on the knots without being too intense. She checked in enough to make sure I was comfortable without being too chatty.

Miranda Pieper I called and talked to gorge about needing a full set, that my last tech refused to work on me after already putting 4 nails on and cutting me. they were afraid of infection so they said to leave so I left crying with only 4 nails and a small cut. So I told gorge I was heading into town for just the day and he made time for me his wife Kathy and himself took great care of me they heard what I wanted and did a even better job then I could have asked for thanks again cant wait to be back in town to do my fill

Emelyn Nguyen Gina did such an amazing job on my Acrylic nails and Loana did a beautiful french gel pedicure! I highly recommend coming here! Both my nails and Pedicures stayed on 4weeks+ without any lifting or chipping while i was on vacation!

Alexa Weber Very happy with my full acrylic set! George was so friendly and made my nails the exact shape I requested. Atmosphere and paint color selection could use some improvement. Definitely will be back.

Cecilia Valdovinos Diana did a great job on my pedicure. She made sure the nails were painted completely and cleanly, and that my nails were cut just the right length. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

Jules Cabezud I got my toes done 3 days ago. 3 days ago! One toes polish is already completely gone, another chipped. My big toe has an open sore from burnishing so roughly. I used to like this place, but apparently the old owners (man and wife duo) sold to these new people.They were completely rude. The worst part of all, She said she could do a wax foot massage and cuticle repair on my feet, she grabbed the dusty bottles next to her station and made up a concoction by rubbing the tip of the bottles directly on my toes and never wiped it off! I think i also have athletes foot because i have a lot of rough dry dead skin that’s been impossible to remove so the fact they did this was completely unsanitary and irresponsible. They had some sort of floor flooding going on with fans and chemical cleaning bottles all over the floor. Not very esthetically pleasing when you walk in. My phone fell on the ground and was covered in dust, nail dust, there was an old nail clipping on my tray at the pedi chair. Just disgusting.

C A They were very nice and easy to talk to. My mom has never gotten her nails done and told the woman doing her nails. The woman showed her 4 neutral colors and my mom picked what she liked best. My color was "funny bunny". I wish it was more opaque and more flat (it has some depth with blue sparkles you can barely see, really, you cant see the sparkles unless it is in direct light and you really look), but I didnt ask for any changes, I was still happy with it. I will go here again.

Valerie Cantrell FIrst time visit to First Hand, had my nails done by Tracy. She did a great job! The visit was so relaxing and enjoyable, my nails look beautiful. I will definitely come back!

Jan Fran The people are so nice here, and thats why I gave three stars. In comparison to my old nail salon on the coastside, First Hand charges a bit more but I was willing to pay it, if I had a good experience. My manicure did not even last a week (more like 2 days), the pedicure polish did not last two weeks. I wasnt doing heavy work, either, just typing on a keyboard. Based on that experience, I wouldnt go back. Still looking for the salon in Petaluma that will woo me away from Pacifica Beauty Salon. Maybe its the quality of the polish, I dont know, but Im used to a pedicure lasting a month and nails at least two weeks., and not talking about a gel polish, either.

Kristina Fieldsa My experience at First Hand with Tracy & Angela was wonderful. Their knowledge, experience, chosen product lines for one’s natural nail is quite literally the best! They are incredibly patient with new clients, after having had extensions with acrylic for over five year’s. My nail plates had significant damage from different products, shops, nail technicians etc. Just look at the difference.

Laura grimes Michelle is excellent. The other manicurists seem very good as well. All are friendly and professional. Be sure to call for an appointment, though! They are often booked for the day.

Mal Bee I love Dina’s work! She is always updating her gel polish colors and her nail art options so I never have to do any nail repeats. Dina is also great at working with my schedule to get my nails done, which is much appreciated.

Shannon Brewer I love my nails she did a great job! Great conversation and also super relaxing time while I was there! Already have my next appointment!

Ann Fournier Dina was great and very helpful when I had no idea what to do. Did an overlay and did a beautiful job with a design when I gave her free reign after just telling her my favorite color. Got my next appointment booked and would highly recommend!!!

Kiara-Lynn Rossiter Dina always goes out of her way to come up with beautiful nail designs and I never leave with a set Im not completely in love with! She has dealt with my requests and always makes them perfect! If you want gorgeous nails, I highly suggest you go see Dina!

Kiara-Lynn Rossiter Dina always goes out of her way to come up with beautiful nail designs and I never leave with a set Im not completely in love with! She has dealt with my requests and always makes them perfect! If you want gorgeous nails, I highly suggest you go see Dina!

Lizz Ronin Amazing job on nails. Ask for Tiger! Good price and friendly staff.

Lisa Phetphadoung Lisa and her husband have been doing nails at this salon for 25+ years and are absolutely wonderful! I have never had anyone so gentle on my nails EVER! They do an outstanding job! When u walk in it doesn’t smell of acrylic liquid which most places do! They do not charge an outrageous amount to do a fill which right now is $41. And a full set is $51! Give them a try!

Kathleen M Clean salon with friendly staff. Easy in and out parking lot. Great gel manicure & good prices. I will definitely go back.

Jennifer My bandmate and I got simple standard manicures done, chill time

Marina Travel A few years ago, I found the BEST nail salon in the valley! I return regularly for the immaculate hygiene, comfy setting, friendly service, and attention to detail. To help keep prices reasonable, they only take cash and Venmo, so be prepared.

Eszter Rabin I got a mani/pedi from this place. The place is nice and the mani pedi I received is ok - expect that - the lady who did my nails spent more time watching the two huge TV screens (one with a cooking show, one with a travel show) than my hand or feet that she was working on. In fact she sat sideways away from me so she can see the TV better. To say that I didnt feel valued as a customer is the understatement of the century.

Julia Karr Not sure why people said they had bad paint jobs. Wanted to make sure there was a recent review to show the paint job is great and as expected! (Ignore my feet, haha) Quick, friendly, and cost effective. I’ll be back! Also got a gel mani that was great. Cash/Venmo only.

A & K Hosted our daughter’s 8th birthday here and it was amazing. The staff, Mini and Tony are so nice. We had the best time and they made we’ve girl feel so special. Also, they did a great job and our polish stayed on for a long time. Great prices too!

Darby Tarantino Ive had my nails done by Andy a couple of times now and he does an incredible job. His attention to detail is extraordinary! Hes a master at his craft and I would highly recommend him and the team at Beautiful Nails for your pedicure and manicure needs!