La Monique Nail Salon

08/26/2008 Posted by pinkiluv

The Manicure and Pedicure are outstanding, and the girls are wonderful. Compared to other nail salons, this one stands out light years ahead... Its amazing the rock massage..I had been going to Pinkie's in Los altos, and this is 100% better. Try it you will love it!!!

Pros: Rock massage, friendly atmosphere, great service

Cons: Needs Air condition!

08/14/2008 Posted by 12review

I had the best hour away from the busyness of life when I stepped into La Monique. Only having a 1 hour break during the day I was hoping to cram a mani/pedi in without going over my lunch break by too much. I called in advance and made an appt and was taken as soon as I showed up. To make sure I was able to meet my schedule two wonderful ladies were on hand to make sure my hands and feet looked impeccable. Yen did the french manicure on my nails and I have to say it is one of the best I have ever had. She took her time to make sure the ends looked perfect and matched each other as if she were working on a masterpiece. As I type this review I just can't help checking out my nails because they look great. Yen did a fabulous job and I think I'll definitely be asking for her next time I make an appointment. Ngan took care of my toes and had the same attention to detail. The color was applied so well and she made sure each coat was dry before applying the next one. Both ladies gave me the hot stone massage which is such a treat - not something I have seen at any other nail salon. Plus the price of the combination was great! Overall, I would highly recommend La Monique. Try it - you'll love it!

Pros: clean, friendly, meticulous

Cons: nada!

07/09/2008 Posted by clira13

After searching for a new nail salon closer to home, I came accross La Moniques. It was very convenient to make an appointment for the same day, however when we arrived, we had to wait 30+ minutes due to a client with an earlier appointment, who arrived 30 minutes late. I was not on a time constraint so chose to wait. The service was excellent, and worth the wait in the end. One of the employees who started on us was not friendly at all, the others were very nice. One recommendation-The area where the polish selection is, is very hard to get to, as it is on a wall directly behind the employees, with about 1 foot of space to stand and choose, while moving around to get out of their way while they work. Also, some of the polish seemed to be old, very thick. All in all, it was a pleasant experience. The Parafin wax and hot stone massage was amazing! All that for $28..you can't go wrong. I will definitely be back!

Pros: convenient location, excellent service, great price!

Cons: parking is limited, one employee not friendly at all

04/10/2007 Posted by mackiemlns

I was a formal customer at La Monique' nail salon. 2 years ago, my job took me to San Francisco and far away from where I was able to visit La Monique's nail. Coming back to the place has give me a big pleasure, I found many things much amazing and enjoyable. The hot rock massage, the free parafin waxing, the relaxing music, the frenchy decor, the quite atmosphere, the neatest aquarium, plus the friendliest manicurist. There are too many great things to be mention, not ever enough room. It is what we all need after a long hard day of work. They are so very profesional, and they definitely know what they are doing. I also saw people buying gift certificate for their husband. What a wonderful place to spend your time, much like heaven, the prize is also very resonable, every single cent you spend will be worth it. Definitely WORTH IT!

04/05/2007 Posted by kimkort

10 years ago, I live in Mountain View. I regularly visit La Monique's Nail Salon for a Medicure and Pedicure. The nail salon was clean, with great services, care for the customers. La monique's nail are very profesional, that is why I believe that this is a perfect, and right place to come to in Mountain View. I thought this was a very nice place so I took my family and friends to come with. After awhile I moved to Texas, leaving memories about this experience, because no where I have gone, even to Texas isn't able to compare to La Monique's Nail. Today I had a chance to return to my favorite nail salon, much better than before. I was happy, now even happier, everything has improved from the services to the decorations, especially how I am amazed with the clean service. It has only been 10 years, and there was many changes, I am sure that not long from now La Monique's nail salon will become one of the top nail salon in California.

04/05/2007 Posted by susian510

My first experience in La Monique's Nail Salon was amazing, I have never been anywhere that have the greatest service. The employee was nice, friendly and fun to talk to, and they made me feel like home, very comfortable. They give me a good feeling about coming to enjoy myself, the gentle music is able to relax me after a hard days of work. The place is incredibly clean, beautiful scenery. When it was done I was so happy with the results. I can not forget about the experience, I will definitely come back with friends.

04/03/2007 Posted by jestsweerness

Getting paraffin wax and hot stones along with your pedicure is fabulous but the staff always seem to ruin my experience at La Monique's. After my first appointment I scheduled a manicure and pedicure for 2 weeks from that day. When I came in I told the person that greeted me that I had a scheduled appointment she said okay and put me in a chair to get a pedicure. Another lady sat me down and started my pedicure then the women started arguing in their language. I wasn't sure what was going on at first then the lady helping me says that I had an appointment with a lady named Kathy. I had no idea who Kathy was or that I had an appointment with her. Then they pointed her out and I realized that it was the same lady that did my pedicure the first time I had come in and booked my second appointment. I had no idea she made my appointment with her specifically and it was clear they were all angry over who got the business and made me feel very uncomfortable. Since then I have gone back a few times but I never felt the same and the uncomfortable awkwardness after they argued over my business and made me feel like it was my fault was awful. It's too bad because the perks that come with the pedicure and manicure are great.

Pros: Great perks and cleanly salon.

Cons: Horrible staff with terrible customer service.

01/03/2007 Posted by jbutelo

Heres my story: so i went to La Monique's nail salon in Mountain View, CA off of Castro street with my friend, Blair. The people there HARDLY spoke English! I asked them for acryllic nails with french tips so they sat me down and had me pay ahead of time. So i paid them and reminded the lady what I wanted. I asked her if they did acryllic nails and they said yes. Anyways, I noticed that they were not doing acryllic nails, but only a french manicure so I stopped them and asked them why they werent doing acryllics. They said that I did not ask for them and that they do not have time now! I was like "forget it then! I want my money back!" and they were like no because we already started your manicure! I complained and they gave me halfof my money back... I grabbed Blair and was leaving when one lady stopped me and told me she would at least finish the manicure. I finished the manicure AND THEN THEY WANTED HALF OF THE MONEY! BACK! I argued with them and just gave them the money back and was storming away until the manager stopped me and said that they will give me a free set next time I came in! I scheduled an appointment for 9:00 a.m the next morning and saw her write down "no charge." The next morning I came to find all the doors locked! I called them and they didn't pick up the phone. I waited til 9:30 then finally left and came back at 10:00. When I walked in, I told the lady that I had an appointment at 9:00 and she actedlike she had no idea what I was talking about. I demanded my free set of nails and she wouldn't give it to me so I spoke with the manager who refused as well! She said that she will only give me 10 dollars off and said I had to pay 40 dollars for it! I said "FORGET IT!" and left.

Pros: none

Cons: Poor service, staff has trouble with communicating, they do not follow through and lie, poor manicures that do not last, very limited parking

08/25/2006 Posted by adige

The salon is ok. Many go there. I have had four services there. They are good about taking walk-ins. So very accomodating. However, I did have some incidents where money was an issue. Also, I think it is very rude to talk in another language about someone and not tell them what is going on.

Pros: Walkins, hot stone massage, parrafin

Cons: Feels like a chop shop at times

05/07/2006 Posted by aliciae00

I have been getting pedicure's for years,but I have never been to a place that includes a hot stone massage& hot wax with every manicure & pedicure!!! They massage you so long on both the pedi & mani that I actually thought I'd died and gone to heaven!I know a woman from LA that says a pedi/mani like the one @La Monique's for $36,would cost over $100 in LA,so she goes there every time she's in town! I have brought all my friends & family here and no one has gone anywhere else since,I think that says it all...

Pros: long massage, spa atmosphere, massage chairs

Cons: busy on weekends