Updated
— L2 Nail Salon · 860 Villa Street
Six published pedicure tiers, $35–$105, in a studio that carries zero acrylic — so your pedicure happens in clean air, finished by certified technicians who retrain monthly. Rated 4.6★ across 170+ Google reviews in downtown Mountain View.
Regular $35 · Basic Gel $65 · Supreme $85 · Luxury $105 · Cat-Eye $85–$105
— Why this pedi chair
Six concrete differences — the same standards as our manicure bar, applied at the foot spa chairs.
Most nail salons in Mountain View run acrylic services at the next table, and the monomer smell carries. L2 doesn't carry acrylic or dip at all, so a pedicure here happens in air that doesn't sting — better for you and for the technicians who breathe it all day.
Real magnetic gel — microscopic flakes pulled into a luminous band with a magnet before curing. Few local shops run the magnetic line on pedicures; we list Basic ($85) and Luxury ($105) Cat-Eye pedi tiers on the standing menu.
The pedi chairs are staffed by the same team as the manicure bar — led by Winnie (JNA/JNEC-certified, 10 years) with Karly, Vicky, Amber and Heather. Every technician retrains and is reassessed monthly.
Basic Gel Pedi covers the classic want: clean shape, cured color, weeks of wear. Supreme and Luxury add prep depth and the spa foot ritual. We'll tell you plainly when the cheaper tier is enough.
Implements are cleaned and disinfected between clients, files and buffers are maintained to California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology standards, and the soak basin is reset for every seat.
Gel comes off with a proper soak — free for returning L2 clients, $10 if the set was done elsewhere. No peeling, no drilling down the nail plate.
— The menu
Same numbers as the printed studio menu and the main nail hub — hand-painted designs stack on any tier at $2–20 per nail.
| Tier | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Pedi | Polish · shape · soak | $35 |
| Basic Gel Pedi | Long-wear gel finish | $65 |
| Supreme Gel Pedi | Premium prep · extended wear | $85 |
| Luxury Gel Pedi | Top-tier care · spa foot ritual | $105 |
| Basic Cat Eye Gel Pedi | Magnetic shimmer finish | $85 |
| Luxury Cat Eye Gel Pedi | Magnetic shimmer · luxury prep | $105 |
Gel removal before a new set: free for returning L2 clients, $10 if your current set was done at another salon. Nail repair +$5 per nail; Hard / Builder Gel overlay +$20.
— The classic pairing
Matching hands and feet is the most-booked combination in the studio. A gel manicure runs $35–$100 across the same six-tier logic, and when the schedule allows, two technicians work in parallel so the whole set wraps inside 90 minutes. Add a scalp ritual or a lash lift and the studio becomes a half-day reset.
Basic Gel Mani $60 + Regular Pedi $35, before art.
Across 170+ Google reviews in Mountain View.
— Pedicure questions
Gel vs regular, wear time on toes, hygiene, tiers, men's pedicures and nail art — answered straight.
The finish. Both start with a soak, shaping and cuticle care; a regular pedi ($35) ends with classic lacquer, while a gel pedi ($65+) cures gel polish under LED for a harder, glossier coat that shrugs off sandals, gym floors and beach days. Gel on toes generally outlasts gel on fingers because toenails take less daily impact.
On hands we quote 2–3 weeks; on toes most guests comfortably stretch longer before regrowth shows, since toenails grow slower and take fewer knocks. When it does grow out, book a soak-off — free for returning clients — rather than picking it off.
Basic Gel Pedi ($65) if you want clean shape and long-wear color. Supreme ($85) adds premium prep for extended wear. Luxury ($105) is the full spa foot ritual — the one to book before a wedding or a sandal-season trip. Cat-Eye versions ($85/$105) swap in the magnetic shimmer gel.
Implements are cleaned and disinfected between every guest per California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology rules, and the basin is reset between seats. If you've had a rough salon experience before, the American Academy of Dermatology publishes a sensible checklist of what a safe pedicure should look like — we're happy to walk you through ours at the chair.
Yes — mani-pedi same-visit bookings are our most common combination. Two technicians can run them in parallel if the schedule allows, or one tech runs them back-to-back. Book both on the reservation page and we'll sequence it.
Every week — clean-up pedicures (shape, cuticle care, buff, no polish) and clear-coat finishes are common male bookings, especially from runners dealing with pressure-thickened toenails. Same chairs, same care.
We'll look honestly at intake. Cosmetic thickening from shoes and sport is workable; patterns that look fungal or medical get flagged, because polish over an infection makes it worse. The AAD's nail-care guidance explains the difference — when in doubt we'll point you to a podiatrist or dermatologist first, not sell you a tier.
Yes — the same per-nail design pricing applies as on manicures: simple accents $2–5, moderate florals/chrome $6–12, consult-level custom work $12–20 per nail. A single accent toe is the most-requested look.
— Continue exploring
Long-tail page
Mountain View Spa Guide
The full local map — competitors, keywords, internal architecture.
Long-tail page
Japanese Head Spa · Mountain View
The slow Japanese-style scalp ritual — 60 / 75 / 90 min.
Long-tail page
Anti-Dandruff Treatment · Mountain View
Salon-grade flake / itch / irritation reset.
Long-tail page
Gel Manicure · Mountain View
Six gel tiers, zero acrylic. Cat-eye finishes included.
Long-tail page
Eyelash Extensions · Mountain View
Custom-mapped Classic, Hybrid, 6D Volume and Lash Lift.
Long-tail page
Lash Lift · Mountain View
Keratin lift for your own lashes — $129, lasts 6–8 weeks.
Long-tail page
Scalp Treatment · near Palo Alto
12 minutes from University Ave — rituals from $99 first visit.
Long-tail page
Head Spa · near Sunnyvale
The dedicated Japanese head spa one town over.
Long-tail page
Head Spa · Bay Area Guide
What a real head spa includes, costs and where to get one.
— Or jump straight to
