23 Reviews

BISOU Nail Lounge

Oakland, California
Reviews
Elsie Nguyen
14 Jul 2018
REPORT
The quality of work here is fantastic! Nancy is really good at what she does. I’m always happy with the results, which is why I signed up for their Passport Membership program. For $39/month, you get ... Read More
The quality of work here is fantastic! Nancy is really good at what she does. I’m always happy with the results, which is why I signed up for their Passport Membership program. For $39/month, you get a pedicure (reg $40+ depending on the type), 25% discount on all services, 3 free polish changes, and 75% off service if you come with a friend! I’ve tried most of their pedicures, such as strawberry scrub and green tea honey scrub. The mineral marine is a favorite because it’s soothing and invigorating at the same time. Treating myself to this monthly service is well worth it! I highly recommend this business. Read Less
Mary Ann Scheuer
30 Jun 2018
REPORT
Nancy is careful and thorough. I especially appreciate the way they use a metal soaking bowl for pedicures, so that it can be cleaned thoroughly. I’ve been coming here for over 5 years and am very hap... Read More
Nancy is careful and thorough. I especially appreciate the way they use a metal soaking bowl for pedicures, so that it can be cleaned thoroughly. I’ve been coming here for over 5 years and am very happy with the service Read Less
Chris Penn
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Great memory on how I liked my nails done!
Knakyta Joseph
19 Dec 2017
REPORT
I always get the best service here. They go above and beyond on service. The ladies do give you tips of what to look for in someone doing your nails. I always love the area where it's located and of c... Read More
I always get the best service here. They go above and beyond on service. The ladies do give you tips of what to look for in someone doing your nails. I always love the area where it's located and of course the lovely ladies. So nice very pleasant. If you Groupon the place you can get a great deal. For mommies try the champagne and strawberry scrub. Relax and take in a break from the busy life of a mom there's nothing wrong with treating yourself. Read Less
Beth McNeill
7 Dec 2017
REPORT
Love the quality of the products and people here.
Lourdes Garcia
21 Oct 2017
REPORT
Nancy did wonderful work. I had a great experience!
Tatianna S.
8 May 2017
REPORT
Only 1 lady doing nails, there really small cute but that didn't get my nails done. They don't do acrylic so I asked for a pedi. She went to see if they had time. She came back and told me that she wo... Read More
Only 1 lady doing nails, there really small cute but that didn't get my nails done. They don't do acrylic so I asked for a pedi. She went to see if they had time. She came back and told me that she would start my toes after she painted the lady that was in her chair. Time goes by and then someone comes and reminding her of an appointment in five minutes. She had wrote down that lady who came in his appointment so she forgot about it. She told me never mind and I had to leave. They don't answer their phone so I decided to just show up. Big mistake. And there's no parking so I parked and pay for it for nothing. Read Less
Janine J.
20 Apr 2017
REPORT
This place is exceptional. I'm not going to lie I was a little put off, even annoyed, that they are by appointment only...as I work up the street and sometimes enjoy getting a pedicure on a lunch brea... Read More
This place is exceptional. I'm not going to lie I was a little put off, even annoyed, that they are by appointment only...as I work up the street and sometimes enjoy getting a pedicure on a lunch break whim.They book up fast, but I promise you...it was WORTH the wait. The entire salon is small but decorated in a very cute shabby chic style. The two ladies who were working at the time were very polite, pleasant, and quiet. I ended up doing the champagne pedicure with came with champagne, such a nice touch. The entire experience was gentle, I could tell the tech really cared about her job. The massage was A+ you can always tell if someone likes being a nail tech by how lit their massages are. I left with pretty pampered toes feeling totally relaxed. Read Less
Cassandra McClure
3 Mar 2017
REPORT
Keina is one of the most fantastic artists I've ever met and I am so proud to be her eyelash, waxing and nail client! Her salon is so cute and everything is very clean. They always have champagne. Wha... Read More
Keina is one of the most fantastic artists I've ever met and I am so proud to be her eyelash, waxing and nail client! Her salon is so cute and everything is very clean. They always have champagne. What more could you ask for? Thank you Bisou! 🙏🏼❤🥂 Read Less
Monika Thomas
25 Jan 2017
REPORT
My feet actually smelled like chocolate for the rest of the day! Bisou Nail Lounge is such a charming nail shop. The staff is wonderful, headed by Masako from Japan, and the decor is luxe & sweet. Plu... Read More
My feet actually smelled like chocolate for the rest of the day! Bisou Nail Lounge is such a charming nail shop. The staff is wonderful, headed by Masako from Japan, and the decor is luxe & sweet. Plus, I didn't even know it was possible to have an organic nail salon! Only in the SF Bay, right? They use only natural, organic, biodynamic products to create treatments like "Chocolate Therapy," "Green Tea" or "Strawberry Champagne." I thought perhaps they gave you a little square of chocolate while you get a pedicure, but she actually created a chocolate exfoliating scrub for my feet & calves which felt great & smelled delicious. What a treat! Read Less
Nicole M.
22 Jan 2017
REPORT
Such a hidden gem in Oakland! The place is very clean and chic inside and very cozy! The women are so friendly and nice. When getting a gel manicure at most places they just do the basic. At Bisou the... Read More
Such a hidden gem in Oakland! The place is very clean and chic inside and very cozy! The women are so friendly and nice. When getting a gel manicure at most places they just do the basic. At Bisou these women are artists! Keina transformed my nails into works of art by hand with gel, glitter and crystals! So happy with the end result! I will definitely be back. Read Less
Rebecca Bahr
1 Dec 2016
REPORT
Really love this place. It's quaint. Relaxing. Quiet. The parking can be a bit tricky bit it's worth it.
Sasha Drozdova
8 Nov 2016
REPORT
Sloppy work done too fast with no attention to comfort and hardly any massage
Big Green L.
5 Oct 2016
REPORT
OVERVIEW:  Do NOT waste your time or money. If I could give zero stars, I would. By far the worst pedicure experience that I have ever had, and I am very easy to please - I know how hard nail technici... Read More
OVERVIEW:  Do NOT waste your time or money. If I could give zero stars, I would. By far the worst pedicure experience that I have ever had, and I am very easy to please - I know how hard nail technicians work and that they are both artists and body workers. After contacting the owner Keina about my bad experience (my pedicure was chipping after four days!), she sent me a condescending email telling me to go elsewhere and refused to refund any portion of my money.SUMMARY: The place is dirty (really), chairs are not cleaned between customers, soaking bowls for feet are not cleaned or disinfected between customers, staff is disinterested to outright rude, staff does not communicate well, was given a hard time about my Groupon, was given the worst pedicure experience of my life.DETAILS: I purchased a Groupon for the  Wine Therapy Pedicure and excitedly booked an appointment for last weekend.  On arrival I was told that they would not honor the Groupon (WTF?!) for a Wine Therapy pedicure and that we could only get either a Champagne Pedicure or a Chocolate Pedicure.  The staff was disinterested and were obliviously rude.We settled for the Champagne Pedicure.When we first entered Bisou, I was struck by the fact that we given a perfunctory greeting, and that the staff did not wipe down or disinfect the chairs between customers. In addition, the salon is not very clean. The foot soaking bowls were not, as far as I can tell, cleaned or disinfected between customers.Then we come to the actual service. It was Misako (Hisako? Please forgive me if I do not get her name correct!) who did my pedicure, and from the moment she met me she seemed very unhappy to be there.   Misako was, in short, rude. She barely communicated with me, and when it came to the massage portion, she simply did not give me a good massage - her movements were confined to awkwardly rubbing the top and bottom of my shins, and she did not do the thorough massage that I expected. When I politely asked Misako to massage the ball and arch of my feet, she literally rolled her eyes at me (my friend noted this immediately, that is now obvious it was), and gave me the worst massage I have ever had in my life.I have had bad pedicure experiences only twice in my life, and Bisou was one of them. In fact, it was the most unpleasant pedicure that I have ever had. Read Less
Inge Sorensen
12 Jun 2016
REPORT
Went for a Pedi here with my Mom, it was cool, the atmosphere felt organic with flower pedals in the warm water bowl (Water bowls aren't connected to the chairs) and offering a Champagne or Chocolate ... Read More
Went for a Pedi here with my Mom, it was cool, the atmosphere felt organic with flower pedals in the warm water bowl (Water bowls aren't connected to the chairs) and offering a Champagne or Chocolate pedicure, sounded cool, they even offered a glass of Champagne and a separate Mani. The ladies were nice, and the atmosphere was lovely. One of the best places to get a Mani-Pedi Read Less
Lakesha Watkins Griffin
30 Apr 2016
REPORT
It wasn't clean they had a dog in there no massage chair the quickest pedicure I ever had they didn't let feet soak just dip in water quick scrub then polish was done in 10 min . The worst place ever ... Read More
It wasn't clean they had a dog in there no massage chair the quickest pedicure I ever had they didn't let feet soak just dip in water quick scrub then polish was done in 10 min . The worst place ever I wanted be back and don't recommend Read Less
Yuri Nakano
9 Apr 2015
REPORT
I love this nail salon!!!!!! The salon is very pretty and clean!!!!!!! Also the nailist her name Keina is super beautiful and she has high skills!!!!! I'm sure I will be back here next month!!!! Love ... Read More
I love this nail salon!!!!!! The salon is very pretty and clean!!!!!!! Also the nailist her name Keina is super beautiful and she has high skills!!!!! I'm sure I will be back here next month!!!! Love Bisou Nail Lounge!!!!!!! Read Less
Camille Kelley
12 Jul 2014
REPORT
Excellent service, adorable boutique style decor, a convenient location, and a relaxing atmosphere! This place is a Oakland gem.
Michael Cheng
4 Jul 2014
REPORT
Love this place Treated me with the utmost respect and care .
Akito Chida
27 Jun 2014
REPORT
素敵なお店ですね。行ってみたいです!
Doreen Dorsey
10 Jun 2014
REPORT
Nice pedicure, but I don't like businesses that allow animals to roam free.
Keina Kataoka
19 Jul 2013
REPORT
The place is about love. Love and beauty.
Nova Katz
12 May 2013
REPORT
I adore Bisou. The flower petals in the water, the shabby chic decor, and especially the"organic" nail polish. They take their time, so don't expect a wham-bam kind of mani pedi.
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5292 College Avenue
Oakland California 94618
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BISOU Nail Lounge

Oakland, California
(23)
5292 College Avenue
Oakland California 94618
Tuesday
10:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
10:00AM-18:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM-18:00PM
Elsie Nguyen
14 Jul 2018
REPORT
The quality of work here is fantastic! Nancy is really good at what she does. I’m always happy with the results, which is why I signed up for their Passport Membership program. For $39/month, you get ... Read More
The quality of work here is fantastic! Nancy is really good at what she does. I’m always happy with the results, which is why I signed up for their Passport Membership program. For $39/month, you get a pedicure (reg $40+ depending on the type), 25% discount on all services, 3 free polish changes, and 75% off service if you come with a friend! I’ve tried most of their pedicures, such as strawberry scrub and green tea honey scrub. The mineral marine is a favorite because it’s soothing and invigorating at the same time. Treating myself to this monthly service is well worth it! I highly recommend this business. Read Less
Mary Ann Scheuer
30 Jun 2018
REPORT
Nancy is careful and thorough. I especially appreciate the way they use a metal soaking bowl for pedicures, so that it can be cleaned thoroughly. I’ve been coming here for over 5 years and am very hap... Read More
Nancy is careful and thorough. I especially appreciate the way they use a metal soaking bowl for pedicures, so that it can be cleaned thoroughly. I’ve been coming here for over 5 years and am very happy with the service Read Less
Chris Penn
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Great memory on how I liked my nails done!
Knakyta Joseph
19 Dec 2017
REPORT
I always get the best service here. They go above and beyond on service. The ladies do give you tips of what to look for in someone doing your nails. I always love the area where it's located and of c... Read More
I always get the best service here. They go above and beyond on service. The ladies do give you tips of what to look for in someone doing your nails. I always love the area where it's located and of course the lovely ladies. So nice very pleasant. If you Groupon the place you can get a great deal. For mommies try the champagne and strawberry scrub. Relax and take in a break from the busy life of a mom there's nothing wrong with treating yourself. Read Less
Beth McNeill
7 Dec 2017
REPORT
Love the quality of the products and people here.
Lourdes Garcia
21 Oct 2017
REPORT
Nancy did wonderful work. I had a great experience!
Tatianna S.
8 May 2017
REPORT
Only 1 lady doing nails, there really small cute but that didn't get my nails done. They don't do acrylic so I asked for a pedi. She went to see if they had time. She came back and told me that she wo... Read More
Only 1 lady doing nails, there really small cute but that didn't get my nails done. They don't do acrylic so I asked for a pedi. She went to see if they had time. She came back and told me that she would start my toes after she painted the lady that was in her chair. Time goes by and then someone comes and reminding her of an appointment in five minutes. She had wrote down that lady who came in his appointment so she forgot about it. She told me never mind and I had to leave. They don't answer their phone so I decided to just show up. Big mistake. And there's no parking so I parked and pay for it for nothing. Read Less
Janine J.
20 Apr 2017
REPORT
This place is exceptional. I'm not going to lie I was a little put off, even annoyed, that they are by appointment only...as I work up the street and sometimes enjoy getting a pedicure on a lunch brea... Read More
This place is exceptional. I'm not going to lie I was a little put off, even annoyed, that they are by appointment only...as I work up the street and sometimes enjoy getting a pedicure on a lunch break whim.They book up fast, but I promise you...it was WORTH the wait. The entire salon is small but decorated in a very cute shabby chic style. The two ladies who were working at the time were very polite, pleasant, and quiet. I ended up doing the champagne pedicure with came with champagne, such a nice touch. The entire experience was gentle, I could tell the tech really cared about her job. The massage was A+ you can always tell if someone likes being a nail tech by how lit their massages are. I left with pretty pampered toes feeling totally relaxed. Read Less
Cassandra McClure
3 Mar 2017
REPORT
Keina is one of the most fantastic artists I've ever met and I am so proud to be her eyelash, waxing and nail client! Her salon is so cute and everything is very clean. They always have champagne. Wha... Read More
Keina is one of the most fantastic artists I've ever met and I am so proud to be her eyelash, waxing and nail client! Her salon is so cute and everything is very clean. They always have champagne. What more could you ask for? Thank you Bisou! 🙏🏼❤🥂 Read Less
Monika Thomas
25 Jan 2017
REPORT
My feet actually smelled like chocolate for the rest of the day! Bisou Nail Lounge is such a charming nail shop. The staff is wonderful, headed by Masako from Japan, and the decor is luxe & sweet. Plu... Read More
My feet actually smelled like chocolate for the rest of the day! Bisou Nail Lounge is such a charming nail shop. The staff is wonderful, headed by Masako from Japan, and the decor is luxe & sweet. Plus, I didn't even know it was possible to have an organic nail salon! Only in the SF Bay, right? They use only natural, organic, biodynamic products to create treatments like "Chocolate Therapy," "Green Tea" or "Strawberry Champagne." I thought perhaps they gave you a little square of chocolate while you get a pedicure, but she actually created a chocolate exfoliating scrub for my feet & calves which felt great & smelled delicious. What a treat! Read Less
Nicole M.
22 Jan 2017
REPORT
Such a hidden gem in Oakland! The place is very clean and chic inside and very cozy! The women are so friendly and nice. When getting a gel manicure at most places they just do the basic. At Bisou the... Read More
Such a hidden gem in Oakland! The place is very clean and chic inside and very cozy! The women are so friendly and nice. When getting a gel manicure at most places they just do the basic. At Bisou these women are artists! Keina transformed my nails into works of art by hand with gel, glitter and crystals! So happy with the end result! I will definitely be back. Read Less
Rebecca Bahr
1 Dec 2016
REPORT
Really love this place. It's quaint. Relaxing. Quiet. The parking can be a bit tricky bit it's worth it.
Sasha Drozdova
8 Nov 2016
REPORT
Sloppy work done too fast with no attention to comfort and hardly any massage
Big Green L.
5 Oct 2016
REPORT
OVERVIEW:  Do NOT waste your time or money. If I could give zero stars, I would. By far the worst pedicure experience that I have ever had, and I am very easy to please - I know how hard nail technici... Read More
OVERVIEW:  Do NOT waste your time or money. If I could give zero stars, I would. By far the worst pedicure experience that I have ever had, and I am very easy to please - I know how hard nail technicians work and that they are both artists and body workers. After contacting the owner Keina about my bad experience (my pedicure was chipping after four days!), she sent me a condescending email telling me to go elsewhere and refused to refund any portion of my money.SUMMARY: The place is dirty (really), chairs are not cleaned between customers, soaking bowls for feet are not cleaned or disinfected between customers, staff is disinterested to outright rude, staff does not communicate well, was given a hard time about my Groupon, was given the worst pedicure experience of my life.DETAILS: I purchased a Groupon for the  Wine Therapy Pedicure and excitedly booked an appointment for last weekend.  On arrival I was told that they would not honor the Groupon (WTF?!) for a Wine Therapy pedicure and that we could only get either a Champagne Pedicure or a Chocolate Pedicure.  The staff was disinterested and were obliviously rude.We settled for the Champagne Pedicure.When we first entered Bisou, I was struck by the fact that we given a perfunctory greeting, and that the staff did not wipe down or disinfect the chairs between customers. In addition, the salon is not very clean. The foot soaking bowls were not, as far as I can tell, cleaned or disinfected between customers.Then we come to the actual service. It was Misako (Hisako? Please forgive me if I do not get her name correct!) who did my pedicure, and from the moment she met me she seemed very unhappy to be there.   Misako was, in short, rude. She barely communicated with me, and when it came to the massage portion, she simply did not give me a good massage - her movements were confined to awkwardly rubbing the top and bottom of my shins, and she did not do the thorough massage that I expected. When I politely asked Misako to massage the ball and arch of my feet, she literally rolled her eyes at me (my friend noted this immediately, that is now obvious it was), and gave me the worst massage I have ever had in my life.I have had bad pedicure experiences only twice in my life, and Bisou was one of them. In fact, it was the most unpleasant pedicure that I have ever had. Read Less
Inge Sorensen
12 Jun 2016
REPORT
Went for a Pedi here with my Mom, it was cool, the atmosphere felt organic with flower pedals in the warm water bowl (Water bowls aren't connected to the chairs) and offering a Champagne or Chocolate ... Read More
Went for a Pedi here with my Mom, it was cool, the atmosphere felt organic with flower pedals in the warm water bowl (Water bowls aren't connected to the chairs) and offering a Champagne or Chocolate pedicure, sounded cool, they even offered a glass of Champagne and a separate Mani. The ladies were nice, and the atmosphere was lovely. One of the best places to get a Mani-Pedi Read Less
Lakesha Watkins Griffin
30 Apr 2016
REPORT
It wasn't clean they had a dog in there no massage chair the quickest pedicure I ever had they didn't let feet soak just dip in water quick scrub then polish was done in 10 min . The worst place ever ... Read More
It wasn't clean they had a dog in there no massage chair the quickest pedicure I ever had they didn't let feet soak just dip in water quick scrub then polish was done in 10 min . The worst place ever I wanted be back and don't recommend Read Less
Yuri Nakano
9 Apr 2015
REPORT
I love this nail salon!!!!!! The salon is very pretty and clean!!!!!!! Also the nailist her name Keina is super beautiful and she has high skills!!!!! I'm sure I will be back here next month!!!! Love ... Read More
I love this nail salon!!!!!! The salon is very pretty and clean!!!!!!! Also the nailist her name Keina is super beautiful and she has high skills!!!!! I'm sure I will be back here next month!!!! Love Bisou Nail Lounge!!!!!!! Read Less
Camille Kelley
12 Jul 2014
REPORT
Excellent service, adorable boutique style decor, a convenient location, and a relaxing atmosphere! This place is a Oakland gem.
Michael Cheng
4 Jul 2014
REPORT
Love this place Treated me with the utmost respect and care .
Akito Chida
27 Jun 2014
REPORT
素敵なお店ですね。行ってみたいです!
Doreen Dorsey
10 Jun 2014
REPORT
Nice pedicure, but I don't like businesses that allow animals to roam free.
Keina Kataoka
19 Jul 2013
REPORT
The place is about love. Love and beauty.
Nova Katz
12 May 2013
REPORT
I adore Bisou. The flower petals in the water, the shabby chic decor, and especially the"organic" nail polish. They take their time, so don't expect a wham-bam kind of mani pedi.
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