Guides & reads
Honest, local guides to picking salons, services, and nail care in San Francisco.
Booking Nail Appointments in San Francisco: A Local Guide
How to book nail services in San Francisco — timing around tech schedules, neighborhood differences from Chinatown to Pacific Heights, and what to ask before you go.
Nail Trends 2026: What San Francisco Salons Are Doing Now
From clean-beauty studios in Pacific Heights to bold nail art in the Mission, here's how 2026 nail trends are taking shape across San Francisco neighborhoods.
What Makes a Best Nail Salon in San Francisco
How to find a great nail salon in San Francisco — from Mission walk-ins to Union Square gel work and Pacific Heights spa pedicures.