PhenomeNails Salon - Oakland (CA)

3 /5 Alexandria Watson: Staff was really nice, but arrived/opened late. If I wasnt waiting for my friend I would have left but happened to be there when they arrived after 10am. We had an appointment (at 10am). My mani pedi was $50 plus tip, over priced and my nails didn’t set so they were destroyed with an hour after the appointment. My friend had 2 people working on her mani/pedi so she was done about 30 - 40 min before me. Although they had another staff person, she got on her phone and went to the back and my guy had to do my pedi and then nails. Will probably go to a different salon on the future. Photo is just a couple hours after the appointment.

2 /5 Adelle Bender: I went to this salon for the first time this week. I got dip nails which I had never gotten before and the nail technician dipped my fingers directly into the powder color. It wasnt until talking with a friend later that I learned that this is a really unsanitary process. Other than that my nails looked good and I was happy with them but only 2 days after getting them done, I had a large chunk missing from my thumb nail and the tips of my nails were starting to chip on multiple nails. Now I am 4 days out from getting them done and they look like I got them done 4 weeks ago! Not a good experience with dip at this salon.

4 /5 Sheena W.: I’ve been to this salon a few times and each visit I left with my needs and expectations met. I’ve only ever gotten manicure services here; I have not gotten any pedicures here but they do seem to have regulars that do. I almost always work with Naomi as she seems most confident around nail art. The other technicians have worked on me before for gel removal and nail prep before polish and nail art; they remove the gel nicely, and are gentle and meticulous with nail prep and shaping. I’m always happy with how my nails are shaped even though I only ever do round or almond. I’m only rating four stars for now because I’m not too sure about if/how they sanitize their tools between clients - but I have not had anything happen or gotten any nail infections whatsoever. My gel manicure will last me 2-3 weeks with my lifestyle I happen to choose the right time for a walk-in every time, but it is recommended you make an appointment. I only ask for what I think they can accommodate with where they’re at. They accept card and venmo but cash is always preferred for tip - remember to tip each tech if multiple techs work on you! Come in with an idea of what you want, pay attention and communicate with your tech

5 /5 shauntae brown: I love it here! I see Kevin, who does a great job on my nails, and Tee does my feet; she also does a great job. I had had a few times when the color did not set well, or I was not satisfied with the shape; I went back, and they took good care of me by fixing it and not arguing with me. It has a great atmosphere and friendly people. I can make an appointment immediately; they do their best to get me in. Shauntae

4 /5 Vivian Straus-Gehring: Great job on my pedicure, would definitely recommend this location for anyone. My husband and I both enjoyed our pedicures and the gel polish job done was really cute on my toes.