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Best Nail Salons In San Francisco For The Perfect Summer Designs

By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | May 10, 2024 | Style & Beauty,

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It's summer, and that means it's time to get out in the streets and strut your stuff. Why not go out and get your nails done?

Whether for June's Pride Parade, looking patriotic for the Fourth of July, or just because you want to emulate the radiance of summer, a fresh manicure is a simple way to bring a lot of fun to your look and pick up your mood.

See also: 6 Local Makeup & Skincare Brands Perfect For Glamming Up For Pride Month And Summer

You deserve a summer pampering session, so we're sharing the best nail salons in San Francisco sure to provide brilliant designs and a fabulously personalized experience for any occasion.

Cocoon Urban Day Spa

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330 1st St.; 415-894-0782 / Website

Cocoon in SoMa is a luxuriously affordable oasis that is totally casual, ready to pamper and brings a deluxe experience. Feel at ease sitting in the shop's breezy atmosphere while getting the 40-minute Ultimate Mani treatment that includes a mango and guava scrub, heated mittens and Cocoon's signature massage for only $35.

Lux SF

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490 Hayes St.; 415-255-4589 / Website

Lux shines in the Hayes Valley for its sustainable and vegan polishes and its meticulous and incredibly detailed services. The serene and calming interior will bring you immediate peace. Choose from any of its chemical-free products, and don’t miss out on the deeply exfoliating foot scrubs, satisfying for both men and women. Lux even offers manicures for kids!

Tiptoes Nail Spa

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300 De Haro St.; 415-626-8637 / Website

In Potrero Hill, Tiptoes is a neighborhood favorite for going above and beyond in professionalism, cleanliness, nail designs and foot massages. After a pedicure here, your feet will be fully rejuvenated for long walks on the beach or any of the incredible hikes in our lush, nature-filled city! Tiptoes also offers full body massage, eyelash enhancements, waxing services and more.

Silk Nails Spa

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1425 Franklin St.; 415-885-3277 / Website

This award-winning salon is prestigious for executing the most intricate designs using polishes by Christian Dior, Estee Lauder, Essi and other high-end designers. Silk also offers several packages including wax services, warm lotions, herbal oils and French-style manicures, all in a relaxing and highly hygienic haven. Please note, Silk is not open on Tuesdays.

Polished Nest

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470 3rd St.; 415-543-0993 / Website

The standout must-try services at the cozy Polished Nest include milk and honey manicure with a scented soak, cream massage and activated hot mittens. We also recommend the lavender paradise pedicure with a lavender sea salt scrub, warm lavender-infused lotion and hot paraffin wrap, which is sure to be a favorite this summer!

From skincare to nails and fashion, we have all your innovative and artisanal beauty services covered to guarantee you glow just as hot this summer. You know what else glows? These beaches with firepits perfect for a summer bonfire come sundown!



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