Best nail spot I have found in Marin. (May have to round up to five after I give it a few more visits.)I am a fan of the pretty fingers and toes, and must admit since arriving in Marin, it's been tou... Read More
Best nail spot I have found in Marin. (May have to round up to five after I give it a few more visits.)I am a fan of the pretty fingers and toes, and must admit since arriving in Marin, it's been tough. I have had mediocre to bad experiences at nail salons from San Rafael to Tiburon to Mill Valley. I've seen some seedy places, polishes that never seem to dry (added acetone). I've arrived at 10 am to an almost empty shop, and been told the next appointment wasn't until the evening. I've been treated to some major mangling of cuticles and over trimming of nails by over zealous salon attendants that apparently want to change the shape of my fingernails (ouch!) As a former city gal used to a deal, I have seen my share of suburban price gouging at places I liked, but just couldn't justify going to on a regular.Finally a place I can get behind!From Essie to Zoya, they have all the good polishes, nice, clean facilities, new magazines, massage chairs, and good prices. The very best thing here is there is the owners were nice (a walk in and they made it happen!) and their end result is long lasting and pretty. They even have kids pricing $25 mani pedis up to 11 years old. They give a outstanding massage that is free with any service (including their simple manicure.) Their attitude is very can do and the results speak for themselves.One major downside is parking around here is challenging. Very. If you don't get one of the coveted 2 hour spots on Sir Frances Drake (out front) which were full when I arrived, your only option is a 40 minute spot on a side street. Forty minutes (weekdays only, weekends it's not a worry) is not enough time for a mani pedi, so I had to choose s single service based on parking limitations. Boy, those Kentfield City Hall folks really don't want people to "stay a while" and enjoy Kentfield businesses. Of coarse, that is not the fault of Bella, but it may put a crimp in your efforts to comfortably come here and sink into the seats and enjoy. Read Less