Took my 5 year old here for her first "Princess Mani/pedi" as one of her many birthday treats! She loved it and the nail techs were friendly. Extra kudos for their AMAZING collection of Zoya nail polish! Her dad wouldn't have agreed if it weren't for the Zoya polish:) The facility is clean, chill. They offered complimentary wine/tea for adult clients-I'd like to make an appt here for myself when I get a moment to spare:) read more

The service was GREAT!!! Right when I sat down in the chair, the owner offered me a drink. After I was done, I waited outside for my Uber and she told me to come back in because it was cold. I've never had a store owner care about their customers on such a personal level. I will definitely be booking my next nail appointments here! (: read more

Can't wait for them to open again. So sad about Covid and the closure of small businesses

I'm so glad I found this place! When I came today I found an alumni of my old favorite nail salon opened her own place! Here's the run down; The service was great! The polish application was perfect! The prices are reasonable! The salon is very sanitary! The salon itself is lovely! Come visit Kathy and her team, they are fabulous! read more

Alameda Nailbar - Very happy with my gel polish! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I drove pass this shop many time and always been curious. So I finally decided to get a mani/pedi here. They don't do acrylics so I'm assuming that they do more organic/natural services. The owner is GREAT! she was able to fit me in very last minute. She was very helpful and sweet. The shop is clean, nicely decorated, and relaxing. I liked that it didn't smell of acetone and nail dust haha. THUMBS UP! There wasn't the tradition spa chairs. They give pedicures in a big bowl. Cool, more sanitary. But $45 for a gel pedi, it was average. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary compared to another shop that charges $10 cheaper. I wanted to see more scrubs or body butter. something.. As for my mani, the lady who was taking off my previous gel was so rough. She wrapped it in foil but didn't let it sit, for the gel to get soft. She just started scraping it with her tool. Even after I told her that my nails were thinned from previous acrylic application two months ago. But that didn't stop her. Another girl did my manicure. She was nice. She was definitely more gentle. She cut my cuticles perfectly. EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED. The painting was ehh. I got regular polish, which I knew I was going to regret. Took FOREVER to dry. But the three coat and top coat was not helping neither. Then they spray the quick dry, which did not help. I ended up with a 3D wave design on my nails =P. Overall, it was an okay experience. For $63 + tip, I can get an ordinary mani & pedi for a more cost efficient elsewhere. read more

It was my first time to go into the nailbar after reviewing these customers's positive feedbacks. Also, it was so impressive to see the post of "ADA: accessibility" when I opened the door. Kathy and another nail specialist were so friendly and being patient with me due to my deafness, so they treated me in professional manner, so I gave this nail specialist the large tips, and gave her a token of my appreciation. read more

SO happy I came in for a much needed mani/pedi today. I booked at appointment online this morning and was skeptical about having to pay before getting the services but this cute little nail spa just made my whole birthday. Luxurious treat yourself shop that'll make you feel refreshed and fabulous when you step out their door. Super clean, super friendly staff, polish colors are plentiful, and complimentary alcoholic beverage (and iced water). Wish I found this place sooner! My new go-to nail shop for sure. read more

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Nice, clean professional! I believe Tiffany did my manicure . The massage was wonderful. The lavender was the bomb.com. Will Definitely be back . read more

Love Kathy and the Nail Bar! Book an appointment ahead of time, and you'll have a great manicure and experience! Oh, and they offer wine or tea during your appointment as well. read more

This review has been long overdue. I've been coming here for a couple of years and my experience has always been outstanding. Kathy and her staff are very kind and patient. Appointments are required and I've never waited more than a few minutes upon arrival. Instruments are sterilized and the cleanliness of the establishment cannot be over emphasized. Thank you Kathy and staff! read more

Great spot. Called and was able to get in same day for a gel mani/pedi, first time customer. Lots of color options, nice nail salon. Enjoyed a complementary mimosa while they did my nails. The girls who did my nails did a great job they look great. Mentioned i was getting my nails done for a wedding on saturday and owner Kathy (who is very nice) said if any of my nails chipped before Saturday to come back and they would fix no problem! How sweet is that! Will definitely be a return customer! Thank you! read more

I booked online and paid in advanced. Kathy was great! She really took her time and did an excellent job. My gel nails lasted months without chipping. For the quality and time length of the service, I think the price is very reasonable! read more

This is my go-to spot in the Bay Area! I have gotten gel on my nails a few times in Monterey (for my wedding and Christmas at a place my mom likes), and was pleasantly surprised with the "gel' at nail bar. Other salons where I have gotten gel have ruined my nails for at least a month after it comes off, my nails are weak and chip. At nail bar, the "gel" they use is more forgiving on my nails, which, does seem to come off faster, but is totally worth it for the price and I can enjoy a mani-pedi more often because it is not as harsh! Kathy is the sweetest and they even give you a drink while you relax! read more

I've been there before and had an amazing manicure/pedicure experience. I went back on Sunday for a pedicure with some girlfriends and the woman "Loan" gave me a pedicure and cut two of my toenails too short, then continued to buff them even shorter to where one of them bled. She even tried to cover up the one that bled with nail polish...then during the 'massage' part I had a bad and obvious bruise on my left shin and she kept applying firm pressure on it even after I I had told her that it hurt. I had to disinfect and clean both toe nail cuts for several days after the pedicure to not risk infection. I will not be returning. read more

I've visit Alameda Nail Bar at least 3 times already so this review is pretty solid. Each and every single I haven't been disappointed once yet. Kathy and her team, especially Tiffany, is very careful and detailed. They never answer the phone so they can give you the undivided attention that you need. Everything is super clean and a wide variety of choices of color. Also, the choice of complimentary drink comes in handy. With the quiet and clean environment, you can actually relax and enjoy your manicure/pedicure. Last visit, I noticed that my gel manicure felt a little roughly filed and asked Tiffany to look over them. She did and fixed it beautifully. BUT, the thing afterwards that really impressed me was Kathy called me after I left to apologize. She honestly didn't need to do that, but the fact that she did made me feel like she really cared for me as a client and didn't just treat me as an income. I may have found my new and only nail salon I would visit. read more

The best nail salon in Alameda, hands down. Kathy and her team are amazing. I ALWAYS had trouble with gel before coming here (legit came off in a couple days to a week from just me banging into things). Not here. Not only do I love that they are apt only (so you are always on time), but they found the gel secret. My nails last easily 2-4 weeks pending the wear and tear I put them through. So happy I found this place!!! Also, Kathy is a wizard with colors and helping you find the right match you are going for. read more

Great salon! They don't do acrylics so no chemical smell when you walk in. Individual basins wrapped in plastic for pedicures. No uncomfortable massage chairs, just cute arm chairs that make you feel like you're being pampered. One MAJOR plus is the complimentary alcoholic beverage they give 21+ customers! Wow! What more could a girl want?! I love this salon. I hope they get chrome polish soon because that's the only thing I'd add to their establishment. read more

Best nail experience ever! At other nail salons I feel like they always rush the process and I never leave completely satisfied but at Nail Bar I had an amazing experience! My nails turned out great and I enjoyed a delicious mimosa! I got the gel manicure and rose petal pedicure. Definitely worth it and I will be coming back! One recommendation - change the towel on the foot rest when the toes are drying. Mine was wet from the water and it made my feet cold. read more

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I made an appointment, hoping my mom and I could go together. When you book online, you need to pay in advance. As they only had one appointment at a time, I needed to cancel. I was unable to do so online, and tried calling twice to cancel. I still have that charge, and have not heard back from anyone to address this. Really disappointing. read more

Bottom line: don't go here With so many nail salons to choose from, this one lacks too many of the basics to bother going again, especially since it's also pricier. No massage chairs for pedicures, the nail station lacked the convenience of the tools and lighting, and the manicure itself was just so so. read more

Just be careful: there's zero tolerance in this place. If something happens and you're NINE minutes late, they won't honor your booking.

Thank the Nail Gods I have finally found a place that is close, and fantastic! I use to travel to San Francisco to get my nails done but once the ownership was changed there, I was on the quest for the next best Nail Salon. I've been through a lot of Nail Salons in Alameda and Oakland as well. I was left not impressed and the service was just sub-par at best. Then BAM, Nail Bar opens its doors and I could practically hear the angels singing once I stepped in. I am a big fan of the aesthetic of the salon, super comfy chairs, beautiful lights everything you can ask for in a chic modern salon. They do not offer acrylics which I like because the fumes for those things are crazy. I love love that they use brand new files and buffers and everything is hospital grade clean. This review is for Tiffany, who I've been coming back to the past few months. She is such a sweetheart and we have super engaging conversations. She also gives the best massages and the pressure and time length of them are super relaxing. A regular manicure can last me up to 3 weeks with no chips which is insane. They have a wide range of polish selection but what makes me sad is they do not offer any of the Holo/Chrome nail add ons. I hope this changes soon though! Kathy and her girls are marvelous and super welcoming, they truly make you feel like luxury. read more

This is a great spot! The women that work here are friendly, kind, and thoughtful. The place is clean, cute, and in a good location. I usually go with a friend, and they don't mind you staying long while you talk and catch up. I've always been happy with my pedicure or manicure. My only complaint is that you have to either pay upfront booking online or pay a $20 deposit when you book over the phone. I understand that they might have no-shows, but it's a hassle. read more

This has been my go-to nail spot for months now. Booking an appointment is super easy, as you can do it online. Then once you come in, you just sit down and relax! Kathy, the owner, always offers you a drink. I usually get a margarita ;) Everyone on staff is usually so nice and so attentive. I loveeee getting a gel mani and lavender pedi. I wish they had an option where you could pay for longer massages, though. The colors are great and they always last really long! I hope they never lose the quality of their work! read more

Love this place! I went yesterday after not going to a salon for a couple years. The online appointment booking was easy and accurate. I made a 6pm gel appointment and walked in about 5:45 and hey took me right away. I think they rely on appointments to stagger guests, but they have enough ladies on staff to accept walk ins. The space is clean, complimentary beverage is nice and the ladies are all polite. Kathy and my tech took my suggestion and gave me a nice accent nail. I like how the owner Kathy walks around like a manager at a retail place, checking in with her employees and clients. I will be back read more

All I can say about this place is it's awesome! My boyfriend and I took our 5 year old here for her birthday before her glamorous ballet party!!! We definitely enjoyed every moment! The owner Kathy was extremely gentle with my daughter and even suggested a different color with sparkles for her! Kathy also changed the music for my little girl to some birthday songs. Overall, all of the employees were respectful! Definitely not your average nail salon where the employees are speaking a different language and not even acknowledging there clients . Smh . This will indeed be our go to nail spa! Ooohhhh FYI make sure to book online it's much easier and you get a better idea of the times and days they have available! read more

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Waited 15 mins for a pedicure at ocean, decided I'd try Nail Bar right across the street. When you walk in, you notice there aren't massage chairs...but read on.... Its bright and airy, the interior is nicely decorated, they played Adele's latest album, they offered champagne, wine, tea, coffee and mimosas! The standard pedicure was $21, it included the normal scrub, callus scrape, massage, etc. Individual foot soak bowls were brought out after being seated, they were filled with soapy warm water and flower petals Tina did a fabulous job, she listened to me, safely clipped my ingrown toenail without pain and shaped and filed me without scraping or cutting me. The place is CLEAN, they opened the tools from the autoclave pouch right in front of me. I asked why no massage chairs and the owner decided not to get massage chairs because she thought they were unsanitary OPI and Zoya polishes No acrylic nails Gel polish and manicure/pedicures available. Don't be alarmed when you see the sign for an electrictronic repair store, they share the space, but it's mostly NailBar. My new go-to nail spot! read more

Visited nail bar today for a gel mani and a deluxe pedi and it was great! I was in and out within an hour. I did make an appointment though. You can book an appointment online but by doing that you need to put in a deposit so I just called. Both Kathy & Kieu made a great team and were super thorough yet efficient. Their selection in color and brands are great! OPI, Essie & zoya! Bonus: They do offer wine, mimosas, water or soda here! The only thing I wish they had was AC. It got pretty toasty because it was just so hot today but they do have fans & I do get warm pretty easily. Definitely will be coming back! :) read more

Postives: The shop is nice and clean a very minimalist design. I like not sitting in a 'spa chair' and found the metal basin was probably a better choice for ease of cleaning. This basin also had a liner. Ther service was great I was offered a beverage, she consulted with my color choice showed me the newest colors and was very welcoming. Kathy is the woman I was dealing with and she has a very friendly demeanor. If you are looking for nail extensions this isn't the place but for natural nail care, I recommend. Pricing seemed reasonable the tech took her time. Kathy also at some point offered the opportunity to request a song to be played. Cons No nail extensions, the reason why I only did a pedicure. There was a slight miscommunication with pricing but English doesn't appear to be her first language so that's to be expected. Overall I will comebacl read more

Former manicurist here ... This place tops all the others on the island. Very friendly, VERY sanitary, very nice. I don't even know how much anything costs yet because I'm still sitting here waiting for my toes to dry LoL I used to work at a day spa, and we did pedicures just like they do here. They don't reuse files and the pumice, they don't have those spa jet chairs filled with cooties. If my wallet agrees, I'll be a regular. From my initial phone call for a last minute as soon as possible appointment, to walking through the front door, everything has been amazing. Perfect place for a girls day, or me time while sipping on that mimosa! read more

New nail salon in Alameda. It's clean , light and airy unlike many of the other nearby nail salons. The many windows and natural sunlight really add to the ambience. The ladies working there are professional and personable. My mani/pedi was beautifully done. They put flower pedals in the pedicure water. Very classy and nice! I'm glad NailBar opened and has a home in Alameda- definitely a level above the rest of nail salons in the area. Oh and you can book online for easy appointment booking- just made my return appointment! read more

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I've been on the hunt for a nail salon near me and I believe I've found the one! For starters, this place is spotless. The first thing I saw when I walked in was the owner tidying up the floors and stations, which is a pretty rare sight for nail salons. I was also seen earlier than my appointment time which was a plus. The nail techs were so nice and respectful. They weren't gossiping amongst themselves like at most nail salons. My nail techs were also the most gentle people who have ever given me a mani/pedi. But my absolute favorite part about this salon were the complimentary drinks! Overall an amazing experience with a very classy staff and beautiful nail work. 5 stars!! read more

Alameda Nailbar - Beautiful gel manicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I can't believe I haven't written a review before. Been coming here since January and it's my go-to place. It's recommended you book online first and pay through PayPal. You can tip once you're there. It's also advisable to make an appointment instead of walking in because they're a small staff and may not be able to accommodate you. This place is clean, friendly, generous (free drink either mimosa, white wine, red wine, hot tea, water). Go here, you won't regret it. read more

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What a fabulous salon! The "basic" mani-pedi is the deluxe at most salons! Rosewater soak, scrub, and foot massage. No chemical smells because the polishes are all ORGANIC - AND they serve wine and mimosas! Heavenly. Great staff - exceptional service! My new salon. Sunny and bright - lovely warm and welcoming space. read more

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New favorite spot to get my nails done. Their customer service is amazing and I really enjoyed my experience here. I really liked that the place doesn't smell like acetone and all their tools are sterilized for each client and they use metal bowls covered with plastic wrap to soak your toes rather than the normal foot tub. Super clean! The girls who do the nails are all really nice and don't gossip to each other (so you feel super relaxed that their not talking crap on you in viet). I've gotten a mani/pedi each time I've gone and been pleased everytime. I'll for sure be back next time I'm back in the bay. PLUS, they offer a complimentary alcoholic beverage (mimosa, wine, or champs) YASSSS :) read more

The way that people review businesses in the Bay Area never ceases to amaze me. What planet are you all from? Anyhow, I went to this salon, because despite (literally) trying every nail salon in Alameda, I could not find one that did a decent job. Or if they did do a good job, they were gross. Or they had a great massage, but couldn't paint nails, you know... goldilocks stuff. I was pleasantly surprised by how open and bright the space was. Super clean, very cute. I went in for a deluxe pedi and scheduled an appointment. They use metal bowls with a plastic covering so it all feels very sanitary and gets an A+ from me. The pedicure itself was awesome. Natalie was kind, efficient, precise and neat. She made conversation, but was respectful and quiet during the massage. All in all I would absolutely go back. I would agree with other Yelpers in that this is a tad more expensive than some other nail shops. read more

Kathy is very welcoming. I got the signature mani pedi combo. Done by, Dai (pedi) and Sophia (mani). My nails were WRECKED because of my last acrylic nails (from a different salon). They were super weak and brittle. But, Sophia worked her magic and made sure they all looked like similar length. Dai did a wonderful job too! She cleaned and scrubbed everything so gently that it didn't tickle as much and didn't hurt when cutting/filing my toenails. The only thing that was weird to me was their drying process. They used the mini fan for my hands, normal. Lol but to dry my toes they brought out the heater. It works haha but never seen that before. Oh and can't forget the yummy mimosas :) Just moved to Alameda and already found my go to. Thanks Nail Bar!! read more

More than 5 weeks later... (Okay, yes I know, gross, I haven't had another manicure and I totally just let my gel mani grow out) Nothing has budged, not even any peeling in the corners. Pretty great application and my cuticles look great. Definitely need to come back ASAP. read more

Definitely my new favorite Alameda nail shop! I rarely write reviews but, I am so extremely pleased with the exceptional level of courtesy the owner and all of the staff display that I just had to. All of the women are very pleasant and always check in with you throughout your visit to ensure they are providing services that meet your expectations. This is also one of the cleanest nail establishments you'll find around these days. They have a great color AND beverage selection! I am also totally impressed with their online booking system, it allows me the ability to secure my spot and pay for services instantly. It's also an added bonus that I have never had to wait to be seated when I arrive on time for my appointment. Kathy does a great job at being up front with patrons as to whether or not she can accommodate them as a walk in or when making an appointment. My biggest pain point with nail shops over the history of getting my nails done(20+ years) is arriving for an appointment and having to wait in a mediocre/cushion-less massage chair for twenty minutes until they start working on my nails. This shop does not have massage chairs BUT, they DO have respect for your time which outweighs the former times infinity! Lastly, this shop has a frequent flyer program, therefore, I am truly hoping to frequently fly here for years to come! read more

I had a wonderful experience today with Kieu and Kathy. I received a manicure which was lovely. The atmosphere is very peaceful and clean. I love the fact that they do not use acrylic in this place it makes a huge difference. Thank you ladies I definitely will be back to try out a pedicure read more

Alameda Nailbar - Nail color It's Pink P.M. Good polish job!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California