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Nail salon · 2 locations

Level Up is a European-style nail salon with two locations: 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd in Lafayette and 1537 N. Main Street in Walnut Creek. The salon describes itself as the first European-style nail salon in the East Bay. Both locations are open seven days a week from 9am to 7pm.

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Level Up is a European-style nail salon with two locations: 3581 Mount Diablo Blvd in Lafayette and 1537 N. Main Street in Walnut Creek. The salon describes itself as the first European-style nail salon in the East Bay. Both locations are open seven days a week from 9am to 7pm.

Services center on e-file manicures and pedicures done with the Russian manicure technique, alongside cuticle care, nail shaping and a wide range of custom nail designs. Pedicures come in regular, Smart Pedicure and spa versions, and the spa versions add a scrub, massage and hot-towel wrap. Hard gel prices depend on the technician's level, so the same design costs more when a more advanced technician performs it. Gel nail extensions are available for added length, and men can book a manicure or a pedicure.

Tools go through a three-step sterilization process. According to the salon, it uses premium polishes from leading brands that are non-toxic. The salon also says more than 30 professionals have been trained, and that it has served 1,000 clients and performed 3,000 manicures over two years.

Nail courses are taught at the salon in groups of three to five students, and materials and equipment are provided. The Beginners 5 Day Course, at $1,999, is for people with little or no nail experience and combines 45 academic hours with supervised practice on live models. The Advanced 3 Day Course, at $1,499, is for technicians with at least six months of experience and is mostly hands-on, with a handbook and personal feedback on each student's work. The Pedicure 1 Day Course, at $499 per module, teaches the Smart Pedicure to people who want to offer professional pedicures or refine their technique. Students may bring their own models and receive ongoing mentorship after completion.

To book, clients need a valid card on file, which is not charged at booking; payment is taken after the service. Changes made at least 24 hours ahead avoid a cancellation fee, while later changes and no-shows are charged the full service price. Clients more than 20 minutes late may need to reschedule. Reminders are sent by text 48 hours and 24 hours before the appointment. Payments can be made by Zelle, Venmo, credit or debit card, or Klarna, and gift certificates are available for any service. Lafayette can be reached at (510) 365-7967 and Walnut Creek at (925) 360-3578.

Focuses on e-file manicures and pedicures using the Russian manicure technique, with sterilized tools and, according to the salon, non-toxic polishes.

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Services

Final prices may vary.

Gel polish pedicures from $105 to $125, including e-file dry pedicure options and a spa version with scrub, massage and a hot-towel wrap.

  • Signature Fast Pedicure - Gel Polish · Walnut Creek $105
  • Signature Fast Smart Pedicure - Gel Polish · Walnut Creek $105
  • Smart Pedicure - Gel Polish · Lafayette $105+
  • Smart Pedicure - Gel Polish (1h 30m) · Walnut Creek $105
  • Smart Pedicure - Gel Polish (1h 40m) · Walnut Creek $105
  • Signature Fast SPA Pedicure - Gel Polish · Walnut Creek $125
  • SPA Pedicure - Gel Polish · Walnut Creek $125

Hard gel single colors, French designs, custom designs, natural tones and gel extensions, priced by technician level from $60 to $170.

  • Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color (Junior Nail Technician - 2h 30m) · Walnut Creek $60
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color · Lafayette $90+
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color (Regular Nail Technician - 1h 50m) · Walnut Creek $90
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color (Regular Nail Technician - 2h) · Walnut Creek $90
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color (Top Nail Technician - 1h 40m) · Walnut Creek $100
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color (Top Nail Technician - 1h 50m) · Walnut Creek $100
  • Hard Gel Manicure - CUSTOM DESIGN · Lafayette $110+
  • Hard Gel Manicure - FRENCH DESIGN · Lafayette $115+
  • Hard Gel Manicure - French Design (Regular Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $115
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color (Advanced Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $120
  • Natural Hard Gel Manicure (Advanced Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $120
  • Signature Fast Hard Gel Manicure - Single Color (Advanced Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $120
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Custom Design (Top Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $125
  • Hard Gel Manicure - French Design (Top Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $125
  • Hard Gel Manicure - Custom Design (Advanced Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $135
  • Signature Fast Hard Gel Manicure - Custom Design (Advanced Nail Tech) · Walnut Creek $135
  • Hard Gel Manicure - French Design (Advanced Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $145
  • Signature Fast Hard Gel Manicure - French Design (Advanced Nail Tech) · Walnut Creek $145
  • Gel Nail Extensions - Single Color (Advanced Nail Technician) · Walnut Creek $170

Polish manicures with nail shaping and cuticle care, available in a standard, quicker and men's version from $60.

  • Men's manicure · Walnut Creek $60
  • Regular Manicure · Lafayette $60+
  • Regular Manicure - Nail Polish (1h) · Walnut Creek $60
  • Regular Manicure - Nail Polish (1h 30m) · Walnut Creek $60
  • Signature Fast Regular Manicure - Nail Polish · Walnut Creek $60

Polish pedicures with e-file dry pedicure and cuticle care, a men's pedicure and a spa option, from $85 to $105.

  • Men's Pedicure · Walnut Creek $85
  • Regular Pedicure - Nail Polish (1h) · Walnut Creek $85
  • Regular Pedicure - Nail Polish (1h 30m) · Walnut Creek $85
  • Signature Fast Regular Pedicure - Nail Polish · Walnut Creek $85
  • Smart Pedicure - Regular Polish · Lafayette $85+
  • Signature Fast SPA Pedicure - Nail Polish · Walnut Creek $105
  • SPA Pedicure - Nail Polish · Walnut Creek $105

Nail fixing for one or two nails and removal of gel or acrylic without a manicure.

  • Nail fixing (1-2 nails fixing) · Walnut Creek $10
  • Gel/Acrylic Removal - No Manicure · Walnut Creek $30

Photos

  • Busy salon room with staff at manicure tables
  • Salon space with neon Level Up sign on greenery wall
  • Pink polished toenails from a regular pedicure
  • Pale yellow polished toenails from a spa pedicure
  • Red polished toenails from a spa pedicure
  • Shimmery dark multicolor polished toenails
  • Light pink polished toenails from a regular pedicure
  • Glossy red gel pedicure on toenails
  • Bright red gel pedicure seen in sandals
  • Black gel pedicure with toe rings
  • White gel pedicure on toenails
  • Lilac gel pedicure on bare feet
Highlights
  • E-file manicures and pedicures using the Russian manicure technique
  • Three-step sterilization process for all tools
  • Hard gel services offered at several technician levels, with pricing to match
  • Nail training courses from a one-day pedicure class to a five-day beginner program
  • Card on file required to book, charged only after the service
  • Gift certificates available for any service
Good for
  • e-file manicure clients
  • gel and hard gel clients
  • pedicure clients who want a spa add-on
  • custom nail design requests
  • men wanting a manicure or pedicure
  • people interested in nail training
Treats
  • cuticle care
  • nail shaping
  • callus care
  • nail repair
  • nail extensions
  • custom nail designs
Techniques
  • e-file manicure
  • e-file pedicure
  • Russian manicure technique
  • hard gel
  • gel polish
  • builder gel application
  • French design
  • custom design
  • natural hard gel
  • gel nail extensions

Products & treatments

  • Nail polishes the salon describes as non-toxic and from leading brands

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