La Vie Nail Bar (San Ramon) — Local services in San Ramon

Here are my pros and cons with my experience today at this nail salon. PROS : place looks very clean and beautiful , I LOVE the pink and floral look it has . They were very quick in starting once I entered , I got a manicure and pedicure and the two ladies handled my feet and hands with care . When I booked online I left notes saying not to do Cudical work ( I do it at home to avoid cuts because my cutical get very dry and it's never a fun experience getting cut when they do your nails ) and not to use the hard scrub for the sols of my feet ( I am very ticklish) . They kept my notes in mind and did a lovely job and following through with my notes . Made me feel heard . They offered complimentary water / tea and coffee which was a lovely touch and the stuff they used to sugar scrub me feet ? Such a beautiful and wonderful floral smell , I felt so pretty and pampered. The staff was very nice and seemed very caring when I was there . Now the CONS : what I wanted was a simple chrome look ( no designs or extra stuff ) and their options on chrome was limited ( in my opinion ) and when I asked them if they can do it on clear base so it can be more transparent rather than on a solid white color , they looked at me like I was crazy and said straight out no. I know my manicurist tried explaining to me why it couldn't be done but Ive had it done at other nail salons before so I'm not sure if it's because of the lack of color options ? Or the quality of the chrome powder they have that doesn't not go on vibrant ? Or the lack in experience and knowledge ?Whatever the case is , the ladies tried to figure out a way to get it as close to what I wanted ( they said we could do pink nude ) so I'm happy that they attempted to make it work but the initial feeling of making me feel like what I was asking for what just unheard of is what left a bit of a bitter /awkward after taste for the rest of the experience . I always try to find a place that keeps up with modern designs and looks and it seems like if they freaked out over a simple chrome look ? Looks like the staff needs to do some homework and up their experience . I say this with the most respect because I appreciate the staff for the work they put in but if you are going to work doing nails , does it not make sense to always be learning and being able to give more modern designs and wider varieties for your clients instead of staying with the typical french tip and solid color styles ? I don't know , just something I always would think should be something key and important for your clients . I didn't like that they charge you twice for chrome if you want it on both hands and feet so that turned my most basic look I have ever gotten as far as manicure and pedi into a total of $200 plus extra for tiping the girls of course . It's been a minute since I've gotten my nails done and maybe the prices just keep rising but for a basic look and basic care ? I'm on the fence about that and it makes me a little concerned on if I want to go back when I want something a little more with designs and dazzle since that Is normally what I go in for. I did get cut on my pinky and it was a deep cut . I don't hold that on to my manicurist because at the end of the day I'm expecting to get cut regardless. It's just bound to happen and I'm just glad it was just on one finger and not multiple cuts so I give my ladies the love and support they deserve for today's visit . Overall experience was great in itself but I guess the price to pay for basic /natural stuff is going up so if you don't mind spending the money for it , I would say this is a great place . I find it a beautiful spot overall and I wish I was able to come back a lot more but we shall see . At the end of the day , I love how clean my nails look , If it wasn't for the cons , I would give...

La Vie Nail Bar is on the right side of Marugame Udon, within the Bishop City Center. The shop's adorable pink decor immediately caught my eye, and I couldn't resist getting a pedicure there!

I arrived at 4:37 PM for my appointment but had to wait a while before getting seated. However, upon arrival, they kindly offered me a complimentary beverage, which was a nice touch. I eventually got seated closer to 5 PM, but unfortunately, it seemed like they were short-staffed for a Monday evening, with five clients inside the shop.

I had booked a basic pedicure, which was supposed to be a 40-minute service according to their Square appointments. However, during my visit, it took longer than expected for the gel pedicure removal, and I felt the service dragged on a bit.

The experience at the nail salon became rather uncomfortable for me due to my nail technician's frequent whispering with another technician. It seemed as though they might have been discussing something related to me, and that made me feel uneasy and self-conscious. Their communication felt almost secretive, leaving me unsure of what was being said or if it had any connection to my service. As a result, I couldn't help but feel a bit awkward throughout the appointment, as though I was somehow excluded from the conversation and unable to comprehend their non-verbal cues. It's important for a salon to create a welcoming and transparent environment for customers, and this particular aspect of my visit left room for improvement.

Despite the cute ambiance and complimentary beverage, the overall experience left something to be desired. The understaffing issue and the awkward atmosphere during my pedicure made it less enjoyable than I had hoped for. I believe with a bit more attention to customer service and staffing, La Vie Nail Bar could truly live up to...

I can't add a picture because I can't get a good picture of them but my nails look amazing and I've been absolutely delighted by them since I got them! I went in on Dec 4, 4:30 pm, and was assisted by the lovely Lainey! This was my first time getting a basic pedicure and my first time getting UV gel nails, and I could not be happier with how gentle and thorough the process was! I use a power wheelchair and couldn't transfer out, so when I signed up for my appointment I let them know about my situation. They were ready for me before I even went in! Due to not walking my feet are very sensitive, and Lainey was incredible. Her job with the cat's eye was also amazing, and it's lasting a really long time! I can't wait to go back for my birthday!

The tables were high enough that I could pull up facing forward with my chair and lean just a bit forward so she could do my nails. Next to the pedicure chairs was an open space, so I parked my wheelchair there and they brought over two stools and a portable foot tub with hot water, and lined with a plastic bag to ensure hygiene. The door is not automatic but the receptionist was very attentive and kind, and made sure to hold the door open for me both on my way out and on my way in! The front desk is a little high for most wheelchair users, so if you use a wheelchair too you may need to ask for help using the card reader.

Total cost of basic pedicure + gel manicure + nail polish removal + cat's eye design came out to be $120. Well worth it...