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March 2023 by Jan Chess
Both my daughter and I had mani/pedis today. Elaine was gentle and took her time with my nails. She shared her perspective on acrylic nail removal and I was pleased with the information and my nails at the end of the treatment. The shop is pleasant, quiet and clean. We will return again, thanks, Elaine and crew!Services: Pedicure
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October 2022 by Catherine Davidson
One of the best nails jobs ever. I stopped in while visiting Orinda and the nails lasted forever.
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September 2022 by Lynda Rose
I have been going here for 3 years. It’s the only place I’ve found where the gel manicures last 4 weeks. Everyone that works here is skilled and very friendly. I moved from Orinda and still drive back to get my mani and pedi here. They are the best!
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August 2022 by Virg C.
Bummer all the way around. Wanted to love this place as was recommended by a friend but my pedicure just didn't meet the mark. My nail technician began with doing a very poor job of sanitizing the chair I was to sit in and it is worth noting that the utensils she used did not appear to be sanitized either. Instruments did not come in sealed package and technician sanitized only one of instruments she used by squeezing some rubbing alcohol on the item before use. Ugh. Additionally, cuticle service lasted about a minute what was done to one foot was not done to the other foot - things like cleaning under the nails and so forth. The massage was dull and too light to do anything good for legs or feet and there was no rinsing of oil/lotion off after massage was over. I am used to hot rags after massage and a fresh towel to dry legs and feet when massage is complete. In fact when I put my flip flops on when it was all over my feet still had oil on them and I almost slipped out of the flip flops on my way to the car. The salon seemed busy and I wonder if current customers know how much better a pedicure can really be.
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August 2022 by Kubra Tepetam
Just had mani&pedi today and it was a teribble experience. She was just pretending like she was doing something.…and she wasnt friendly at all. The salon is toosmall and cheap looking. It was my first time and gonna be the last. Good luck.Edit: all of the pictures after having mani&pediServices: Manicures
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August 2022 by Jen W.
I had a gift certificate for this place for 4 years in my wallet and finally decided to try it out! I should've tried it years ago because this place is great. Prices are extremely reasonable ($40 for a regular mani/pedi) and the manicurist assigned to me did a wonderful job with massage. This is my new spot when I need some pampering. Also, service was very quick on a Friday afternoon which I appreciated as a busy WFH millennial! Clean and friendly too. Thank you!
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August 2022 by Kubra T.
Just had mani&pedi today and it was a teribble experience. She was just pretending like she was doing something...and she wasnt friendly at all. The salon is too small and cheap looking. It was my first time and gonna be the last. Good luck.
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July 2022 by Lizzie S.
My tennis captain and friend wanted to get pedicures after we played tennis nearby, and it was either Elaine's or another place. I checked Yelp and the reviews for Elaine's were amazing, so there we went! I appreciated that they had many windows and doors open for better airflow and ventilation. I trusted that they were very COVID-safe. They had a lot of colors to choose from and they were very attentive and fun, doing a great job on our pedicures and cleaning up my toenail shape. It was a great afternoon of self-care and I loved the massage chairs and foot baths as well. I hadn't gotten a pedicure in over 7 years and now I'm like what was I doing? I have been missing out! My feet look so much better when I wear flip flops, I feel embarrassed to have worn sandals when I didn't have a pedicure on. I loved the other customers who came in for appointments (we were walk-ins) because they knew Elaine, and one had come there with her daughter years ago. (The other customer was a big, buff White man and I just love that he was a regular!) You can pay via Venmo so it's touchless. I would recommend Elaine's Nails to anyone in Orinda or the East Bay!
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January 2022 by Stacy C.
Shop woman-owned! Elaine's is perfection--fast, efficient, professional, COVID-safe (doors open, nail techs and clients masked), accepts Venmo for easy no-touch payment. Light and airy salon near Orinda Safeway, with plentiful street parking. Icing on the cake? Elaine is a whip smart local mom, always so interesting to talk with.
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September 2021 by Colleen M.
A go to for the past 15 years! My mom and I come in for pedis about every three week and love the bride team at Elaine's! They do an amazing job every time! Great color polish selection, lots of OPI- they do gel beautifully as well! My go to spot! Never too crowded always nice inside! Elaine's the best
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August 2021 by Misaghi Designs
They are great
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July 2021 by Susan O.
They do a wonderful job every time! Elaine and staff are kind, professional and do a great job. Highly recommend!!
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June 2021 by Alyssa S.
Elaine's has been the go-to for me and my mom forever! We LOVE Elaine's and always get perfect service from the wonderful ladies who work there and high-quality manicures. You never have to wonder if you'll get a good manicure. Loved the shellac manicure I got there yesterday. Thanks for always providing a fantastic experience, Elaine's!
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April 2021 by Sara P.
I didn't not get service here. I walked in just to check it out. They have a plexiglass guard for the person getting their pedi and nails done. However, I did not see them using a liner in the pedi sink. They were very nice and said hi when I walked up to the door
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October 2020 by Jessica S.
Elaine is OPEN!!! This place is such a treasure--close to our home and Elaine is always willing to accommodate those of us who are less organized with appts. Excellent service, relaxing massages, clean, meticulous mani/pedi--all while you sit in a nice massage chair. I've been coming here since we moved to Orinda 6 years ago. It doesn't have the bells and whistles of some fancier saloons--but you always get a great mani pedi! Highly recommend it! P.s. They are also great with my 10 years old daughter!
