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Pinko Nails & Spa

Pinko Nails & Spa

Nail salon in San Jose, CA

Rated 4.2 out of 5 (308 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 6 PM

The salon describes its nail care as considered rather than rushed, with restorative rituals and a calmer pace than a typical appointment. Its interior is bright and warm, with black-and-ivory branding and a floral mark.

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About

The salon describes its nail care as considered rather than rushed, with restorative rituals and a calmer pace than a typical appointment. Its interior is bright and warm, with black-and-ivory branding and a floral mark.

The menu is organized by service type. Manicures and pedicures come in regular polish and gel versions, and the spa menu includes several named pedicures built around soaks, scrubs, paraffin, callus care, and hot stone massage. Pinko Signature Pedicure is the most elaborate: a rose and lemon aromatherapy soak, VOESH Professional Products, callus refinement, Vitamin-E paraffin wax, and a 15-minute hot stone massage. Clients can pick a scent of lavender, matcha, or eucalyptus. Honey & Milk Pedicure and Joyful Pedicure follow a similar structure with their own soaks, scrubs, and masks.

Gel-X extensions are offered through the Après line. Add-ons cover shaping, length upgrades, color changes, cat eye and chrome finishes, cuticle care, and enhancement removal.

When booking, the salon asks clients to talk with the technician about pricing, length, shape, and design before service. Clients can bring an inspiration photo or describe what they want in the chair, and the salon says it follows those references along with shaping requests and finish preferences. The salon reports a 4.9-star Google rating from more than 320 reviews.

Appointments have a 10-minute grace period. Late arrivals may receive a shorter service or be asked to reschedule, and those more than 10 minutes late may be treated as no-shows. Prices and times can change with nail condition, design complexity, or extra requests. Payment is by cash or major credit or debit card, and all services are final sale.

The salon says it listens closely and builds each look around the client's mood, routine, and style, and it uses clean stations, fresh prep, and close attention to hygiene.

Bright and warm, with a calm, lively feel and black-and-ivory branding.

Specials & promotions

  • Pumpkin Spice Pedicure for $65, limited time

    $65

    Limited-time seasonal treatment; no end date stated

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Spa pedicures in several tiers, from classic to signature, with soaks, scrubs, paraffin, callus care, and hot stone massage, offered in regular polish or gel.

  • Kids Pedicure - Age 10 & Under $28–$38
  • Classic Pedicure $40–$55
  • Classic Pedicure - Regular $40
  • Callus Care Pedicure $50–$65
  • Callus Care Pedicure - Regular $50
  • Paraffin Pedicure $50–$65
  • Paraffin Pedicure - Regular $50
  • Classic Pedicure - Gel $55
  • Intensive Callus Care Pedicure $60–$75
  • Intensive Callus Care Pedicure - Regular $60
  • Honey & Milk Pedicure $63–$78
  • Honey & Milk Pedicure - Regular $63
  • Callus Care Pedicure - Gel $65
  • Paraffin Pedicure - Gel $65
  • Pumpkin Spice Pedicure $65–$80
  • Intensive Callus Care Pedicure - Gel $75
  • Joyful Pedicure $75–$90
  • Joyful Pedicure - Regular $75
  • Honey & Milk Pedicure - Gel $78
  • Pinko Signature Pedicure $85–$100
  • Pinko Signature Pedicure - Regular $85
  • Joyful Pedicure - Gel $90
  • Pinko Signature Pedicure - Gel $100

Classic, paraffin, and signature manicures with shaping, cuticle care, masks, and hand massage, in regular polish or gel.

  • Kid Manicure (10 years old & under) $20–$30
  • Classic Manicure $30–$45
  • Classic Manicure - Regular $30
  • Paraffin Manicure $40–$55
  • Paraffin Manicure - Regular $40
  • Classic Manicure - Gel $45
  • Celine Signature Manicure - Regular $50
  • Pinko Signature Manicure $50–$65
  • Paraffin Manicure - Gel $55
  • Celine Signature Manicure - Gel $65

Dipping powder full sets and overlays, with options for tips, designs, and French finishes.

  • Dipping Powder On Tips $10
  • Dipping Full Set Overlay $58
  • Dipping Powder Full Set $58+
  • Dipping Powder Full Set Overlay $58
  • Dipping Full Set Overlay - Design $68
  • Dipping Powder Full Set Overlay - Design $68
  • Dipping Powder Full Set with Tips $68+
  • Dipping Full Set Overlay - French $73
  • Dipping Powder Full Set Overlay - French $73
  • Change Shape for All Re-fill $5+
  • Design Nail Shapes: Almond/Coffin/Stiletto/Tapered Square/Duck $5+
  • Extended Length $5+
  • Take-off Regular Gel with Services $5
  • Take-off Acrylic/Builder Gel/Dipping Powder/Gel X with Services $10

Acrylic fills and full sets, with designs and French finishes available.

  • Acrylic Fill $55
  • Acrylic Full Set $60
  • Acrylic Fill - Designs $65
  • Acrylic Fill - French $70
  • Acrylic Full Set - Designs $70
  • Acrylic Full Set - French $75

Gel-X fills and full sets, with designs and French finishes available.

  • Gel X Fill $55
  • Gel X Full Set $60
  • Gel X Fill - Designs $65
  • Gel X Fill - French $70
  • Gel X Full Set - Designs $70
  • Gel X Full Set - French $75

Builder gel fills, full set overlays, and full sets on natural nails or tips, with design and French options.

  • Builder Gel On Tips $10
  • Builder Gel Fill $60
  • Builder Gel Full Set Overlay $65
  • Builder Gel Fill - Design $70
  • Builder Gel Fill - French $75
  • Builder Gel Full Set Overlay - Design $75
  • Builder Gel Full Set Overlay - French $80
  • Fill $60+
  • Full Set on Natural Nails $65+
  • Full Set with Tips $75+

Manicures, pedicures, and polish changes for children aged 10 and under.

  • Kids Manicure - Regular $20
  • Kids Pedicure - Regular $28
  • Kids Manicure - Gel $30
  • Kids Pedicure - Gel $38

Extras such as nail shapes, length upgrades, color changes, cat eye and chrome finishes, cuticle care, paraffin, and removal services.

  • Gel Polish Removal With Services $5
  • Length Upgrade $5
  • Nail Shapes $5
  • Shape Change For All Re-fill $5
  • Shiny Buffer $5
  • Nail Fix $7
  • Cuticle Care $10
  • Cuticle Care For Enhancements $10
  • Designs $10
  • Enhancement Removal $10
  • Paraffin/ Mask/ Callus Softener $10
  • Cat Eye/ Chrome $15
  • French/ Cat Eye/ Chrome $15
  • Gel Removal Without Service $15
  • Dipping/ Acrylic/ Gel X/ Builder Gel Removal Without Service $20
  • Color Change - Regular $25
  • Color Change - Gel $35
  • Color Change Regular Polish $25–$35
  • Kid Polish Change $15–$25
  • Kid Manicure $20–$30
  • Kids Pedicure $28–$38

Photos

  • Salon floor with clients in pedicure chairs and nail stations
  • Salon with pedicure chairs, nail tables and polish wall
  • Polish wall above clean manicure tables
  • Guest in pedicure chair browsing the color book
  • Storefront sign of Pinko Nails & Spa at golden hour
  • Orchid arrangement in front of the lit PINKO arch sign
  • Lounge seating beside pedicure chairs and arch sign
  • Numbered pedicure stations under gold pendant lights
  • Wide view down the pedicure row toward the windows
  • Guests in pedicure chairs at the salon with staff working
  • Pink floral 3D nail design on a client's hands
  • Technician applying summer nails to a client

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Pinko Signature Pedicure with a choice of lavender, matcha, or eucalyptus scent and VOESH Professional Products
  • Named pedicures: Honey & Milk, Joyful, and Intensive Callus Care
  • Pinko Signature Manicure with shaping, cuticle care, paraffin, and a hand massage
  • Gel-X extensions offered with Après products
  • Kids manicures and pedicures for ages 10 and under
  • Nail repair within 5 days of service, matched to the original color and design
Good for
  • walk-ins
  • first nail appointment
  • gel manicure or pedicure
  • spa pedicure with massage
  • dry or rough feet
  • kids ages 10 and under
  • custom nail designs
  • French and chrome finishes
Treats
  • callus care
  • dry skin on hands and feet
  • nail extensions
  • nail enhancements
  • nail repair
  • cuticle care
  • nail shaping
Techniques
  • sea-salt soaks
  • hot stone massage
  • paraffin treatments
  • honey and milk scrub and mask
  • collagen leg treatment
  • Vitamin-E paraffin wax
  • dipping powder
  • acrylic
  • Gel-X
  • builder gel

Products & treatments

  • VOESH Professional Products
  • Après (Gel-X)
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