Nail Club Daly City

A place that cuts corners. Came for a gel manicure, then came to remove it. Nothing went wrong with the application of the gel nails, but weeks later, I realized the gel removal was done completely wrong… I’m not someone who gets their nails done; at best, I maybe get them done once a year or two. When I came for the gel removal, the technician used a type of electric grinder to grind away the layers of the gel coating. That was it, grinding only. Like I said, I’m a nail newbie, so I thought this was maybe a new way to remove a gel set (instead of using an acetone wrap or something). When the grinding was done, the top color of the gel set was gone, but there were still patchy areas of a clear base coat (or something of the sort). I thought it was no big deal since the color that was left was clear and I figure I’d just cut my nails once they grew out. Totally wrong. After about two weeks, the remaining clear coat has now turned an ugly brown color that literally looks like my nails have been stained by shit. The kicker? I can’t even paint over the ugly nails because my nails are now super brittle, frail, and sensitive; just putting a little extra pressure against my nails actually hurts. Again, I’m not someone who gets their nails done often at all, and never had any issues with brittle nails, so I think this nail damage was caused by the removal process. I don’t even want to come back and ask them to remove it more thoroughly because I simply don’t trust them. A quick google search enlightened me: you can use a grinder to remove the gel coating, but only so you can then apply acetone for an easier removal of the remaining gel to protect the nail quality. So based on the way the technician here removed the gel, I feel like they cut corners just to save time and didn’t care about harming my nails. The only reason I didn’t give this place flat out 1 star is because the gel manicure itself did last a long time (over four weeks). If you’re coming here, BEWARE and call them out if you notice they’re doing something wrong! Don’t end up like me!

I’ve been going to Nail Club for a while now, and Ivy and Kristy have always taken such great care of me. They know my style and preferred nail shape so well—it’s like they just get it every time. They’re incredibly accommodating and can bring any design you have in mind to life! Perfection takes time, so I always trust them to work their magic without rushing. The results are consistently stunning. Highly recommend Nail Club and especially Ivy and Kristy if you’re looking for detail, creativity, and nails that get compliments every time!

I got a glossy gel fill and design over my gel x extensions I got done elsewhere. Rain did my set was so sweet and had amazing attention to detail. She did her best to save the crooked nails from my previous set that were hurting me, and her shaping was perfect. While drilling she asked me often if it burned or hurt, and though it didn’t because she was very careful, I really appreciated her thoughtfulness. She seems like a very skillful hard worker, every brush stroke and file was steady, precise, and quick. 10/10 recommend, I will definitely be coming back! I would suggest calling and making an appointment. They do accept walk ins. They take cash or card too.

Nail Club is my new go to nail salon! The staff was wonderful and accommodating. Always checking in if I liked the current design. I will definitely be returning!

Please don’t come here. They do not manage their books well, so if you book an appointment be ready to wait for your turn. Also they silently rob you. I only wanted a regular gel pedicure but she gave me a spa pedicure without me knowing. And by the way, a pedicure is $80. Crazy.