List Best 19 Nail Salons in South Lake Tahoe, CA

A-Marie Guillen Love the ladies here! Dana is a great manicurist, she gave the best pedicure & then she filled down & reformed my claws shorter, more desirable length! Great conversation, small & quaint little shop w/tons of polish selections! Cozy highly recommended.

Kelley Galicia Permanently Closed. Loved going to Joy. She retired in 2022 and the shop is now closed.

Doug Sheehan Wonderful experience foe my wife as always. Joy is a real professional and does a magnificent job. Comfortable setting with a great selection as well.

Hilary Parkin I am visiting from out of town and wanted to get a pedicure. This place was so friendly and comfortable to relax in. Charlee did an amazing job and I will be going back to her the next time Im up here!

Katie Jenn They have high quality skincare products! Eminence Sorella Color science Fur So many options and the ladies working there have plenty of knowledge!

Lisa Moranville I had a hydrofacial last week, it was a relaxing and fantastic experience. The facial itself was great and Hawley, the aesthetician was very knowledgeable about skincare. She provided me with helpful suggestions on how to better care for my skin. Additionally, the Eminence organic skincare line they offer is wonderful. Next up with Hawley is my eyebrows! I cant wait to see her work her magic. LM

TRACY CONNOLLY The BEST facial ever! Very relaxing, little neck massage and glowing skin with hydration facial, amazing! And great selection of natural products!

Samantha Epperson Love Hawley! I made the switch to sugaring over traditional waxing and Ill never look back :) I also got my brows laminated and they are fabulous - could not recommend enough!

Vi Villagrana Cristina is amazing! Never walk away disappointed.

jenni olivas Amazing!!!

vi suarez Cristina is the best! Super cool and professional. Shes professional, she knows what shes doing. From now on shes my to go!! Nothing but the best!! The only one I let cut my daughters hair, she has a good hand and knows what shes doing!! If you are looking for a trusted professional who knows what shes doing, well she is your person!

Jesus Robles Best aesthetics for Latin people

Ashley Boulet This salon is outstanding. Ive been lucky enough to have a few facials with Hayley, and each one has been amazing. She is professional, knowledgeable, and a truly talented aesthetician. She is always very welcoming, kind, and immediately makes you feel relaxed and at ease. If your looking to pamper yourself (or another)-consider gifting them the GLOWNAR 60 min facial. Highly recommend!

Erika Spencer I have been going to Candice for Botox for a little less than a year now and am so happy with the results I have seen after each session. Candice is super knowledgeable and truly an expert in her field. She is also very personable and lovely to converse with. I always look forward to my appointments!

Janet Raynor Candice is a highly skilled professional. She gives me a natural look making me feel good about the way I am aging. Candice has also educated me on skin care which keeps my skin healthy and glowing, while vastly reducing age spots

riann gio I have been seeing Candice for a few years and she is amazing! She is knowledgeable , she always takes time to discuss options and treatment goals. Candice makes you feel comfortable and safe and listens to your concerns. She is skilled and takes her time. A trusted injector and the office provides a relaxing tranquil space for Candice to work her magic and leave you looking and feeling beautiful.

Katie Hilpert Candice is the sweetest and is so knowledgable and professional. You can tell she deeply cares about each and every client she has. There’s nobody else I would ever go to for my injections. She is simply the best and I always look forward to my appointments with her.

Mia Candice is amazing! She is always so kind, professional, and attentive to her clients wishes. She cares about each of her clients and always wants what is best for them. Candice has transformed her office into a relaxing and inviting environment. I am so happy I found Tahoe Aesthetics!

Barbara Best massage I have ever had!!! The first therapist to release the knots across my shoulders. Another visit I tried his hot rock massage. He uses lots of them and it was a wonderful experience. Was so relaxed I kept falling asleep. You will not be disappointed !!!!

Julie A. Amazing massages! Hands down the best I have had. Im a return customer and so thankful to find Magic Hands by Simon. Very professional and relaxing treatment studio.

Ben Taggart Got my first post-quarantine haircut here. Doug was awesome and the haircut was just as good as the place I was going in SF that costs 50% more. Easy to schedule online and they have pretty rigorous sanitation procedures. All the other reviews here are by women and I know some guys feel weird about getting a haircut at a "salon" vs a barber shop, but if youre a dude looking for a great haircut in the area definitely go here!

Debby H Doug and Valorie are both amazing. I had my eyebrows waxed by Doug he was meticulous. I have never had anyone pay so much attention to my brows My husband had his haircut the last day we were in town. Somehow the online appointment didnt register, yet they still fit him in. Again, Doug was meticulous even though he had other clients coming in. LOVE ❤️❤️❤️this salon. If we weren’t from Mass I would be back in a heartbeat.

Jen H. Awesome experience! I got my nails and spray tan done before my wedding and they were perfect! The massage customers that came in were repeat customers and left looking happy so Im assuming theyre great too!

Kat Todd Anna had a technical phone issue in May and we were unable to connect for services. But I do look forward to seeing her in the future!

Caitlin Colton Whether its getting my hair done or having my skin pampered, this salon is a freaking jewel. Highly recommend!

Teresa Montana A variety of skin care, hair care , massage, permanent makeup and really nice folks working there! Pick a day and go pamper yourself!

Maya Krupa Love the Y Nail Spa! I’ve tried a ton of nail salons in Tahoe and this is by far my favorite Nancy is so sweet, gentle on your nails and detail oriented. My nails last forever and always feel / look natural - there’s no uneven edges or weird spots. I get a ton of complements - she has a bunch of unique colors/styles to choose from Yes there is a $25 deposit and only makes appts a day or so in advance, that’s fine for me. Prices are fair. Finally found my go to nail spot!

Kacie Nancy is truly a gem and I’m so glad I found her here in SLT! She’s a one woman shop, but I stopped by yesterday afternoon without an appointment, and she was able to fit me in for a deep red dipped manicure for the fall. Previously, I’ve been getting my nails done at another larger salon, so I was a bit nervous to try something new, but Nancy’s dipped manicure was far and above any manicure I’ve had elsewhere. I was so impressed with her attention to detail, artistic eye, and the pride she takes in her work. She truly took her time and gave me a beautiful rounded apex that I’ve never had in the past and didn’t realize was possible with a dipped manicure. I also appreciated her honesty— I asked for something fairly specific, but she wasn’t shy about giving advice on a shape that would look better for me (& I have to say she was right). We had a great chat. It is so clear that she loves her clients here in Tahoe, and cares about them deeply— Looking forward to working with her moving forward and am grateful to have found someone who is focused on ensuring I’m taken care of and leave happy with what I’m paying for ❤️ I will be back!

Vicky Service: Manicure I absolutely love my nails! Nancy requires a deposit of $25 through Venmo or Zelle before booking an appointment. She was extremely gentle with my nails. I showed her the design that I wanted and she did such an amazing job. There were many colors to choose from. The service she provided was good. She made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Call today and book your next nail appointment with Nancy.

Jillian Sullivan Nancy is the best! This is a long overdue review but I saw her last year before my elopement in Lake Tahoe. She did the best manicure/pedicure I’ve ever had and was meticulous in making sure my nails would look perfect in photos for my wedding day. I’ve never had anyone take such good care of my nails - by far the best manicure and pedicure I’ve ever had! Because she does her scheduling the way she does, she isn’t rushed and spends her time making sure she does a great job and doesn’t need to rush for the next person (because there wasn’t anyone else there waiting to be seen - it was just me!). Would definitely recommend.

Wanda Mackey I have been Nancy’s customer for several years now. Always doing a wonderful job on my nails, she is meticulous and professional. I would never go anywhere else for my nail care!

Travis Nicholas J. (Nick) I went in for a Mani Pedi, and she first started out by doing my toes and it literally was the most basic surface level pedicure I’ve ever gotten in my entire life. I collect a lot of excess skin around my toe areas and underneath my toenails, and I specifically asked for her to focus on that and she literally did none of that. All she did was take off the old gel, cut my toenails. She did help get rid of an ingrown toenail which was helpful and then she repainted my toes. She did absolutely no scraping or cleaning of the cuticles or underneath the toenails like a professional who takes their time to really make sure that the pedicure is top-notch does. And then the manicure literally looked like I had just cut my own fingernails. It was totally useless. The only reason why I’m giving it two stars is because she helped with my ingrown toenail.

Krista Marie I have been more than pleased with every service I have received from Andrew and his coworkers. My long stilettos are always perfectly shaped and sharp. I’m obsessed. My hubby and I got the king/kween pedicures this month too. Wynn and Andrew always treat locals with local respect. I highly recommend.

Maya Krupa Always very friendly, on time appointment and quality nails. Also they always have a cool Chinese cooking show on in the background Did a fun little design last time! (Pic taken a week after growing out - would recommend powder !)

Amanda Price Very happy with my new dip manicure. Great staff, friendly, quick. I appreciated the locals discounf. Got it done on Jul 2 (14 days ago) and still holding strong, shiny, and no chips. Looking forward to my next one.

Care G I love getting my nails done by Lillian! It is a very relaxing environment and Lillian is amazing at what she does. I have had my nails done and a spray tan. She has racks of colors to choose from. The spray tan looks natural and stayed even. I highly recommend her!

Mark Remelman Lol also offers spray on tanning at very reasonable pricing!

Jo Crawford Such a special experience, we had so much in common. Wonderful manipedi.

Harmony Jane I made an appointment and Im a local so I figured she would be there and I waited but no one was even here....very disappointed with how unprofessional she was leaving when I had an appointment dont recommend at all!!!!!

RB Elements Day Spa is a premier full service day spa nestled on the shores of South Lake Tahoe. They specialize in stone therapy, sports massage, Swedish massages, Reiki energy, CBD infused treatments, eyelash extensions, clinical skin care treatments, full body waxing, couples treatments, and much more! I visited Elements Day Spa for the first time the other day for a couples massage and it was fantastic! Now, I’ll be honest, Elements Day Spa is fairly deceptive from the outside, because it’s a part of a hotel. There is a small sign on the outside of the log cabin based hotel that says, “Elements Day Spa,” on the second (2nd) floor. One of the most wonderful components of Elements Day Spa is that it a water front spa. There is a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe from roughly every massage / spa room. Imagine being massaged and having a beautiful scenery outside of the window. Another cool feature is that if you check in on Yelp, you’ll receive $5 off any service. Now I must say, Elements is expensive, but, every little but helps. The couples massage was AMAZING! I was experiencing shoulder pain and after my massage, it was gone. This is definitely a place worth visiting if you want to relax.

Danae Wible I was looking for a “spa day”. Many places in Tahoe offer massage, although minimal amenities. Elements is nice because there is access to the lodge’s hot tub and sauna. The sauna was having some technical difficulty, although still quite warm. Above all, I had the best massage of my life, and I have had my fair share of massages. Stephan was truly amazing. Very intuitive, perfect pressure, and ambiance. 10/10. Such a wonderful retreat while on vacation. Highly recommend.

Joel Garrett Laid back no rush atmosphere, great location and a very detailed and personalized massage to address specific issues, not like those cookie cutter massages companies. The hotel looks cool to stay at as well, picture is their beach access area.

Patricia Lima Excellent experience. Friendly staff, hot tub, dry sauna, great deep tissue massage. In my opinion, aromatherapy was a bit too mild, but it was a minor detail.

Alé S I had a great experience at Exotic Nails, I was able to get an appointment 20 minutes in advance, showed up with beat nails, and Tony the owner took great care of me. He took great care with my gel colored French mani. The space is upstairs in Cobblestone plaza (there is an elevator), is warm and cozy, manicure chairs have a beautiful view of the lake. I will definitely return!

Ava Chiao Local mom n pop business. Hung and Tom were the owners. They are very friendly and professional. They do your nails in a timely manner. There’s only two that works so call ahead to plan your services. They make sure your nails dry in between coats for long lasting finish.

Erin Tempest While on vacation, my partner, Peter, and I wanted to get pedicures. We play soccer and so our feet can get pretty beat up. Knowing the weekend was coming, we called to make an appointment (I highly recommend you do that!). The owners were absolutely meticulous with our pedicures. They were friendly and outgoing and made me feel like we had been friends for a long time. The do great work (no polish on my cuticles or toes even though I have teeny tiny nails). Definitely come see these wonderful people!

Banafsheh Sadeghi Hun and Tony, wife and husband who operate the place were very kind and made me feel pampered. They have a great color selection and their services are very reasonably priced.

Nicole Beedy Worst nail job and experience! I came in to get a fill and pedicure. The pedicure was great but the nail techs did a sloppy job, argued with everything I asked and weren’t able to do the simple design I asked for. I explained what I wanted prior to starting. If they couldn’t or didn’t want to do it they should’ve said that and I would’ve gone somewhere else. I was literally happier with my nails when I walked in and they had over 3 weeks of outgrowth! The lady was rude as hell! If you want amateur work pick this place! The pictures below are after over 3 hours of work! How embarrassing!

Jennifer Rudnick First time here. Good experience overall. Thought dip was $50 and my total was $55 so not sure about the extra $5. Victor was my nail tech. Took his time and cleaned up my cuticles which isn’t the norm when I get dip. We will see how long my nails last but they look good! Would go back.

Kimberly Walker I’m thrilled to share my experience at Nail Retreat. It’s my first time here, and I’m absolutely blown away by Whitney’s skills. I’m a bit of a nail perfectionist, and I always want my nails to look thin and natural. But Whitney went above and beyond to achieve that perfect look. I highly recommend you visit this place and ask for Whitney. She’s an absolute pro! The salon is also spotless, which adds to the overall experience.

Alexandra Trent Had been going here for about two years with no issues. They do a really good pedicure and almost always have availability. Had my nails done last weekend and they started bubbling(lack of better words) and my two thumbs bent off. I came back in and they re-sat me with the same tech who did them last time. He told me he was going to fix the thumbs and just re paint. I told him they were like melting off and he seemed annoyed I wanted them removed. He took them off and said i was done. I went up to the front to say how uncomfortable I was that I just had paid for my nails and that he was annoyed and that he didn’t offer a real solution. The lady who runs the place said some of the techs need to know better or that maybe I had taken a supplement or had oil on my nails. I said I wanted a refund for my nails after she offered be a $30 gift card because she said I wore them for a week. I said again I wanted a refund and didn’t like how things were handled. She said she couldn’t do that. I said I don’t want to come back after they handled this situation this way and she said she would give me $50 refund and said it was best if I don’t come back. Attached pic of how they left my nails. Pretty sad this is how they handled things when they could have made them right.

Mary Sheehan Love this place. Sandy and Jenny are gems. My gel manicure lasted 3 weeks! It’s my new go to.

Helen M. Stone I rarely give 5 stars,but this was a great experience. I got an appointment the same day and really enjoyed this family-feel place. I have terrible gnarly nails and my tech tackled them painlessly and left me smooth and happy. I wish I could take her home with me. Shes one of the best I ever had. Wish I knew her name!

jessica peterson I’ve been there twice now and they are SO nice! I usually do my own nails, but decided to treat myself for my birthday. That gel mani lasted 5 weeks with no touchups, so I decided to go back. So far it’s a week and a half with no touchups. I will continue to go back there when I feel like treating myself. They are wonderful!

Laura Waal They didnt leave a good impression when I went last time but I thought Id give them another chance. I shouldnt have. They were horrible. Started late, was rude and not nearly as good as my hometown place. Skip the frustration and pick a different spot!

Rachel Zimmerman The prices arent bad but you get what you pay for. The nail art wasnt well done and they didnt do a top coat on my pedicure but each service was only $50.

Ali My friend and I walked in at 530pm and they were able to accommodate us with two full sets of nails. My friends got dip and I got gel extensions refill. They did so good !!

Taylor Gielow Although the pedicures are good, they have never been on time once in 4+ years of continuously going here, with appointments booked every time. No walk-ins available. Unless it is absolutely necessary, would not recommend.

Sand Sandee did an incredible job! My nails were in rough shape and she pulled off a miracle for my wedding. She really made my nails beautiful. Thank you, Sandee!

Sarah Balasanian Local and convenient. This place does great nails. Prices are normal for the area. I keep going back because they do a great job. Gel manicure is my favorite. They do such a nice job cleaning the cuticles and they even massage the hands afterwards.

artgirl3001 Every year I do something like this to treat myself on vacation. This massage was a little pricier than I normally spend on myself literally ever but I thought it will be so worth it and will be the best massage of my life. Ive had a very rough year so I wanted to treat myself. Ive gotten a lot of different massages at a lot of different places. So Im not newbie. I specifically requested a guy because I wanted more pressure and a deep tissue massage. It was so disappointing. Literally the worst massage of my life. The guy looked young so I dont know if he didnt have any training or what. So I figured no big deal Ill just let them know how I feel about my massage with a lower tip. The guy needs a new profession because massage therapist is just not for him I can tell you that. But turns out a 22% gratuity is automatically added against your will so you cant even adjust based on service. On the flipside my facial was great even if they did upcharge me but at least that service was worth the money and my skin felt great after. Id avoid this place and go somewhere else

Brooke Seaney We had such a relaxing couples massage. A glass of champagne to start was lovely. The jacuzzi was closed and for that they threw in a free foot scrub and scalp treatment. The amenities were amazing and we stayed the full hour afterwards to enjoy them. It’s a little pricey but we went during our honeymoon and it was entirely worth it.

Mia Voss The spa is located on the 2nd Floor at the Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe. I love how its set back and not in a high traffic area of the hotel. I had a 50 minute Purifying Facial - heres the menu description: "Utilizing powerful probiotics, Eminence has created a safe and effective regiment that deeply cleans skin, while improving acne and texture, leaving you with a fresh complexion." There is a 80 minute option as well - if you have the time & budget, I suggest go for the longer treatment! (i say go for any longer option, personally). My treatment was so relaxing that I slept through half of it but my treatment provider was amazing - I was so relaxed, I forgot her name! I had to rush to another appointment after my treatment (sad face) so I missed the opportunity to "Sip & Spa" which is an area which is where you "recover" and sip bubbles. Doesnt that sound amazing?! One of my favorite parts is the lounge area. Its co-ed and located right off the dressing rooms. Its super spacious, Instagram-worthy and has a unique view of the front of the hotel & driveway. You can see everything but yet you dont feel "on display". The hot tub is a super nice touch before & after treatment. The Womens & Mens areas each have their own steam room, showers, lockers, etc. You can easily get a treatment & then get ready to head out without having to go back to your room. The spa space is 8500 feet but it feels super cozy and you dont really bump into anyone! Definitely earmark some time for yourself at the spa if you are staying at Edgewood or book an appointment even if you are just in the area. Because.. spa treatments are always the BEST!

Tricia Barcenas My husband and I are staying at Edgewood for our honeymoon. We booked a couples massage and the entire experience was divine. From the smooth check in process, champagne to start, a great tour and assistance from Cari to our amazing massages by Liz and Pamela. We arrived early and while we waited We got in the jacuzzi, enjoyed the complimentary snacks in the co-Ed relaxing lounge which is designed spectacularly and is completely zen. They didn’t miss any details - eucalyptus mist for the shower, comfy robes and towels, flip flops that are your size, and overall spectacular customer service. Big thanks to Liz and Pamela!! HIGHLY recommend.

Taylor Lamm This masseuse made my wife feel extremely uncomfortable with here poor attitude at check in, which led to an awkward message. My wife came back to the room crying which is not what should happen when you spend double the price of other places. They discounted the rate a bit but we still paid over $300.00 for a terrible experience. Edit: Spoke with the spa manager and she is super unprofessional and trashy, to put it kindly.

J.R. Twomey Beeson I’m surprised this place doesn’t haven’t more reviews! I just left and will definitely be back whenever I’m back in town. I was able to get in as a walk in with a short wait, and I had a lovely experience! The place is clean and they offer water/tea/wine. They had a nice selection for gel and plenty of regular polish, the staff all seemed very pleasant, and I left very satisfied with my gel manicure. They seem to have regulars who they are thoughtful and friendly with, which is a good sign to me!

Jaime Haley These are my last couple sets from Leena. Shes great. You give her an inspo pic and she does it. The pride frenchies were a collab between us, and she nailed it! She keeps my acrylics thin how I like it, and Im always happy leaving her salon. Update to pics: all acrylic nails and nail art by Leena. Shes the best.

juliette dinh Very friendly staff. Michael does a a really great job on my pedicure, couldn’t be happier with the results. My daughter love her French tip!

Brooke Barton Amazing with kids! We took my almost 4 year old and they had so much fun with her. She loved it! They did great designs on all of our toes too! They fit us all in and were able to sit next to each other after a ten minute wait

Sara Jackman Lena and her staff are so nice & professional. Wonderful manicure, pedicure, and beautifully done nails. Many other services offered here as well. Very popular with local clientele, and visitors to our area. Appointments recommended on weekends or holidays.

Dana Stiles My first time going here and it was an amazing experience! Super friendly staff, reasonable price, they made room for my apt last min, and my nail technician Mari did an amazing job. My nails turned out exactly like the reference photo I showed her. I’m super happy with them!

Amy Anguiano Lindsey did a wonderful job with my nails! She takes her time shaping them. Love coming here to get my nails done.

Taylor Berwick I went here 4 times in the last week trying to get my nails done. I had them taken off and had to wait a day and come back to get gel x. Then my nails fell off almost completely twice. I eventually got them taken off and they did not give me a refund. Do not go here.

Lindsey Lewis KB Nails is a great place to get your nail done! Prices are comparable. You can make an appointment and they also take walk-ins. They are good at quoting times and not making you wait forever. Lindsay does my nails and she is wonderful, sweet and listens to what I want. Overall, I am very happy with this Nail salon.

Olivia Tyber booked a appointment and didn’t help us till an hour later and told us a price and then later charged more and one person told me to go home and file my own nails because i was too picky. and got the worst design job done and was aggressive with us and rude and cut our fingers also paid 100 for those. and hair