+1 415-345-1688
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Laurel Heights neighborhood, Velvety Nails and Beauty Spa is a true sanctuary for anyone seeking meticulous care and serene pampering. Specializing as both a beauty and nail salon, Velvety Nails offers a refined, intimate experience that sets it far apart from the bustling, crowded nail salons typical of the city.
What truly distinguishes Velvety Nails is its personalized approach, led by Lulu, the owner and a talented beauty professional herself. With services spanning expert manicures, pedicures, sugaring, waxing, and even eyelash extensions, this spa hosts a diverse range of treatments—all delivered with precision and a warm, attentive touch. Returning clients praise Lulu’s unwavering dedication to safety and hygiene, with appointments booked individually to ensure a spotless and relaxing environment.
Customer testimonials speak volumes about the experience here. Kim S. McLennan describes the salon as “spotless and very relaxing,” emphasizing the安心 retrourof flexible scheduling with Lulu’s one-on-one approach. Kathi Wachtenheim fondly recalls feeling “pampered,” “delightful,” and “peaceful,” highlighting the exceptional quality of the manicures and pedicures. Longtime client Jen Hsu has trusted Velvety Nails for four years, applauding the salon as the “best spot for sugaring, waxing, and nail/pedis,” with an exciting expansion into eyelash extensions.
Velvety Nails also excels in creating a calming ambiance that echoes a high-end spa rather than a conventional nail salon. Kaylee Hill perfectly sums up the experience as “a relaxing solo spot compared to busier nail salons,” a sentiment echoed by others who appreciate the boutique feel and personal attention. Kathy Kim Caldwell adds that the staff is “very sweet, patient, and do a great job,” reinforcing a sense of community and care that transforms every visit into a mini-retreat.
Stepping into Velvety Nails and Beauty Spa is like pressing pause on a hectic day. The clean, modern décor and the subtle, soothing atmosphere instantly invite you to unwind. The level of craftsmanship displayed in each mani and pedi, as well as the gentle care during waxing and other treatments, leaves guests feeling rejuvenated and confident.
Whether you’re a dedicated local or a visitor seeking the finest in nail and beauty care, Velvety Nails and Beauty Spa promises an elegant, heartfelt experience that truly lives up to its name. With Lulu’s expertise and the team’s genuine kindness, you don’t just get a treatment — you gain a trusted partner in your self-care routine.
Contact them at +1 415-345-1688 or visit 2183 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, for an appointment that transforms your beauty rituals into moments of pure indulgence.
I was happy to learn that I could return to get a pedicure from Lulu the owner yesterday. The salon is spotless and very relaxing and she only will see clients by appt. so I felt very safe and we both wore our masks. This is a small gem and I highly recommend her services!
Pampered. Delightful. Peaceful. Best manicures and pedicures.
Lulu is the best! Great spot for sugaring, waxing and mail/pedis. They even do eye lashes extensions now! Have been coming here for 4 years since they opened. Highly recommend.
Lulu is the best! This salon is such a relaxing solo spot compared to busier nail salons.
This review is LONG overdue. I’ve been a loyal Velvety fan since they opened. I lived across the street from them which was awesome (and also dangerous) as I got used to being a lady of leisure and being pampered there. The space is clean, modern and feels like a spa, not your average nail salon. The ladies who work there are very sweet, patient and do a great job! Lulu the owner always comes to supervise and to ensure the polish is perfect and you as a customer are satisfied. Velvety also prioritizes cleanliness and everything is UV treated and heat sanitized which makes me feel more secure in my health and safety. They also have a wide selection of polish (OPI, Essie, Chanel, Deborah Lippmann) and the largest selection of gel polishes I have seen compared to most salons. What I also like is that when you pick up a polish and open it, it’s not crusted over or diluted. They always clean the brush and the bottle before putting it away and they replace polishes that are too old or oxygenated rather than try to dilute and use them. My gel polish lasts for 3 weeks without chipping and I only have to get it redone because my nail beds grow out. My pedicures last a month at least. If it tells you anything, I moved to Sacramento 2 years ago and I STILL drive down to SF to get my nails done at Velvety on a regular basis. I keep trying to convince Lulu we need a nail salon of their caliber in Sacramento ;) as I’ve been to at least 10 places in the Sacramento area that charge the same if not more for rush jobs and poor sanitation. Make sure to call for an appointment as it’s tough to get a seat as a walk in. The staff is scheduled for each client for an hour which means you get a quality mani/pedi and not a fast food rush job. If that’s what you need, then this isn’t the place. But if you like being relaxed, and treated well then come to Velvety!!
Meticulous and friendly staff. Excellent color selection for gel and regular polish. Will definitely be back!