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Solemates Nail Spa

Solemates Nail Spa

Nail salon in Berkeley, CA

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Solemates Nail Spa operates on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley and combines nail care with waxing. The salon describes itself as a natural alternative to traditional nail salons and as fume-free and eco-conscious.

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About

Solemates Nail Spa operates on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley and combines nail care with waxing. The salon describes itself as a natural alternative to traditional nail salons and as fume-free and eco-conscious.

Manicures and pedicures are built around grooming basics such as nail shaping, cuticle care and massage, with added treatments for dry cuticles, hangnails, calluses and very dry heels. Gel polish is offered for both hands and feet, and clients who have gel removed at another salon can have it done here for an added fee.

Cleanliness is described as the salon's top priority. All metal nail implements are sterilized in a medical-grade autoclave, metal tool sets are individually wrapped and sealed and used once per client, and emery boards, buffers and pumice pads are thrown away after each visit.

The waxing menu covers the face, body and bikini areas, with options from a single lip or brow to full leg and bikini packages. Prices are listed as starting amounts, so the final cost depends on the area and the service.

Booking is done by phone. Email requests may not get an immediate reply. Clients are asked to give at least 24 hours' notice for changes or cancellations, and parties of four or more need 48 hours' notice. A credit card is required at booking for group reservations of three or more and for services of $50 or more. Clients are asked not to use cell phones during their service, and alcohol is not allowed on the premises. Gift certificates can be bought in person, by phone or online for any service or amount.

The salon focuses on natural products and a clean, sanitized workspace, using organic and paraben-free products in many treatments.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Smaller additions to a manicure or pedicure, including nail design, nail mending, callus treatment, French tip, a 10-minute massage and polish changes for hands or feet.

  • Nail Design $5
  • Nail Mend $5
  • Callus Treatment $15–$30
  • French Tip $15
  • 10-Minute Massage $20
  • Polish Change Mani $25
  • Polish Change Pedi $28

Pedicures at several levels, from a basic grooming pedicure to fuller treatments with scrubs, paraffin and foot care for calluses, ingrown nails and very dry heels.

  • Fresh Start Pedicure $55+
  • Deluxe Pedicure $74
  • Spa Pedicure $85
  • Sole Survivor $99

A combined manicure and pedicure package for hands and feet in one visit.

  • Fresh Start Mani+Pedi $95

Manicures and hand care, including a basic manicure, a cuticle-focused treatment, gel manicures, a hand revival treatment and gel pedicures.

  • Fresh Start Manicure $40
  • Cuticle Recovery $58
  • Gel Manicure $60
  • Hand Revival $70
  • Gel Pedicure $73

Hair removal for the face, body and bikini areas, from single small areas to multi-area packages and full legs or arms.

  • Lip $15
  • Stomach $18+
  • Cheeks $20+
  • Brow Shaping $22
  • Brow Tweezing $22
  • Chin $22+
  • Under Arm $30+
  • Brow + Lip $35+
  • Chest $35+
  • Half Arm $35+
  • Bikini Line $38+
  • Lower Leg $40+
  • Extended Bikini $45+
  • Brow + Lip + Chin $55+
  • Upper Leg $55+
  • Full Arm $60+
  • Back $65+
  • Brazilian $65+
  • Upper Leg and Bikini Line $75+
  • Full Leg $95+
  • Full Leg and Bikini Line $125+

Photos

  • Storefront with Solemates signage and window decals
  • Salon interior with pedicure chairs and brick wall
  • Manicured hands with French tips and oil bottles, Solemates branding

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Metal tools are autoclaved, individually wrapped and used once per client, and disposable buffers and pads are discarded after each visit
  • Dazzle Dry polish system that dries in about five minutes without UV light
  • Organic and paraben-free products used in many treatments
  • Fresh Start Manicure and Fresh Start Pedicure as entry-level grooming services
  • Sole Survivor pedicure for calluses, ingrown nails and very dry heels
  • Waxing menu from small facial areas to full leg and bikini packages
Good for
  • first manicure or pedicure
  • dry cuticles and hangnails
  • calluses and dry heels
  • clients who prefer natural products
  • gel polish
  • waxing appointments
  • gift certificates
Treats
  • dry cuticles
  • hangnails
  • calluses
  • dry heels
  • ingrown nails
  • thick nails
  • unwanted hair removal
  • gel polish removal
Techniques
  • nail shaping
  • cuticle care
  • warm coconut oil hand soak
  • coconut sugar scrub
  • shea butter hand massage
  • softening foot gel for calluses
  • antioxidant paraffin
  • foot repair cream
  • gel polish
  • Dazzle Dry quick-drying polish

Products & treatments

  • Dazzle Dry polish system
  • Organic products used in many treatments
  • Paraben-free products used in many treatments
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