It was my first time coming here and it exceeded my expectations! the second I arrived they started…read moremy pedicure and soon after another person came and started my nails. I didn't catch the girls name who did my gel x set but she was amazing. Her attention to detail was perfect and another lady helped do the flowers on my nails and I love them! They had music playing in the background and every customer that arrived/ left while I was there was happy with their services. Would definitely come back!

The owner at this nail spa definitely takes pride in her team's work and quickly reached out to me…read moreto address my previous experience. I accepted the offer of a redo, and they were able to see me quickly. Now that I know what to expect with a Russian mani I was less surprised and able to appreciate the precision and skill needed for this type of service (though will caution anyone who's never gotten one before that it can be a bit uncomfortable; I recommend you look this up before trying it). My nail tech today also did a lovely job with the nail design. She was very skilled and meticulous with her work (grooming, polish and design) so I expect this set will last longer than my last. If you're getting a Russian mani, take note that you can expect it to take nearly 2 hours, so feed the parking meter accordingly. Overall, I am happy with my experience and will be back. :)

As I'm getting my signature pedicure, I just have to say that Leann will always be my favorite…read morego-to. I know I'm in good hands every time I come in, and she always takes great care of me. I've been coming here for almost a decade, and every visit leaves me feeling refreshed and happy with the results. I couldn't recommend her and her team enough!

Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The owner, Leann, was not present, and the…read moreemployee assisting customers was rude, seemed unsure of the services being provided, and communicated poorly throughout the visit. I was also quoted prices that were higher than the rates listed, which was frustrating and confusing. What stood out was that this wasn't just my experience--while I was waiting, I witnessed two other customers encounter similar issues with communication and pricing concerns. I had to tell her multiple time to paint the corners as she did such a sloppy job. Customer service, transparency, and professionalism were lacking, and based on this experience, I would not recommend this business.l

Kathy is a meticulous, skilled nail professional. I go to her for paraffin gel pedicures. Each…read moresession is super relaxing and my nails look pristine (and feet soft lol) afterwards. note: they don't have a separate person to take appointments as she is (a very efficient) one woman show -- try booking online if you can't reach them the first time by phone. I also always remove my gel at home by myself (pretty easy to do with a cheap bottle of acetone, foil and paper towels.)

Nail Bar is simply in another league from your average walk-in nail salon. This is more of a spa…read moremanicure experience - it's by pre-paid appointment only, with premium gels and polishes including organic options, highly meticulous nail prep and application, and a lovely, quiet space right on Park. Kathy is a master of her craft, and she's also a lovely person to chat with. All services are about 20-25% more expensive than a regular mani-pedi shop, and it is 100% worth it.

South Shore Nails, a beloved staple nail salon in Alameda, continues to be a go-to destination for…read morenail enthusiasts. It's been a decade since my last visit, but their exceptional customer service remains as impressive as ever. I recently visited on a Friday evening, hoping to schedule an appointment for the following day. To my delight, they offered me the option to get my full set of gel nails immediately. Lani, the talented nail technician, took her time and ensured that my manicure turned out beautifully. Despite the rush, she maintained her patience and attention to detail, resulting in a flawless finish.

Lily, GIRLLL.....you KILLED it!…read more Okay, I was a bit hesitant at first because I have been EVERYWHERE trying to find someone who can nail (pun intended) my Pinterest board and let me tell you, no one has been able to do it like Lily. I literally sat there watching her amazed by her talent and how she was able to get my design so spot on. Like, FINALLYYYY. Now for the salon itself- I came in at 2pm on a Friday and it wasn't too busy, but it definitely started picking up around 2:30ish. I did notice Lily had another appointment who walked in and was booked for 2:40pm when we were still probably another 30 minutes out from being done, so it looks like they overlap her appointments a bit. I think they need to be careful with that because personally, if I have an appointment, I expect to be seen at my appointment time or wait no more than 5- 10 minutes. We all have places to be, right?? Especially when you're booking with someone because you specifically want THAT person. Nails at Southshore is definitely on the smaller side. There aren't a ton of pedicure chairs, I'd say six total and there's not really a waiting area besides literally two folding chairs lol, so that's one thing I think they could improve. BUT, they do seem pretty efficient at getting people in and out. Also, this next part is absolutely NOT their fault but South Shore management really said, "You know what would be perfect right outside a nail salon? A children's playground." So either come with AirPods or be prepared to hear kids screaming while you're getting your nails done because Lily's station is literally right at the front door. I was fighting for my life LOL. Anywaysssss, back to Lily- She's super sweet, VERY talented, took her time and care with my design and absolutely nailed what I wanted. Basically, she's my new nail girl now. I'm locked in. (Photo is 4 weeks out as I failed to take a photo after getting them done. Still looks amazing!)

New owner! Absolutely love the renovations and the cleanliness of this salon. Plus, I totally love…read moremy eyebrows AND my big toe flowers. The refreshments are a nice touch also. Thanks Chi, Angel, Nancy, and team for your excellent service and making me feel welcomed. Much love!

"CLASSY" this place, NEVER fails me.. I always walk out satisfied, great customer service, positive…read moreenergy, respectful, welcoming, very accommodating. "True to the name" this place... Love themmmmm.. GO THERE!!!!

Made an appointment for earlier this week at the recommendation of one of my friends and they did…read morenot disappoint! I was a regular at another salon in Alameda for the last decade and the last few times I had gone I just wasn't as happy with them as I used to be. After mentioning that to my friend she told me to go to Vena and see Amy. Making my appointment online was super easy and check in when I got there was the same way. I got to sit and pick my color while I waited for a chair to open up and was then offered water or tea while I got my nails done. Amy did my fingers while another one of her coworkers did my toes but both of them were super sweet and good at what they do. I chose a blue/grey cateye color and love how it turned out! Will definitely be coming back here in the future.

UPDATE: they offered to redo my nails and they turned out quite nice! So relieved that I can still…read morecount on this place! Great service and quality!! Maybe it was a fluke I'm so disappointed the quality of service slipped this far. Went for mani pedi today as usual, my nails are poorly sharpened, cuticles are not cleaned up, and the polish is all kinds of misaligned... I've asked the lady to fix multiple times and I genuinely believe this is her best effort. I could have done a better job DIY at home, can't believe I paid money for this. I regret coming here today and unfortunately I will not be back :/

I made a last minute appointment to get a gel manicure, and was able to see Tanya. It was a great…read moreexperience, Tanya was friendly, thorough and very knowledgeable. I appreciated her willingness to let me sample colors and explain different steps and products. Definitely recommend checking out The Nail Hub!!

I have a love/hate relationship with pedicures. Things I love about them -- pretty nails, smooth…read moresoles, self-care! Things I hate about them -- there's a very good chance the nail tech will hurt me. Well... love/hate changed to LOVE when I started seeing Tanya at The Nail Hub. She's the first nail tech who not only noticed the places where the skin on my toes grows closer and higher up on the nail bed, but made me feel like that was a normal thing that a good nail tech would notice! No more wondering if my experience would be blissful, or if someone would cut me! Enough about my trust issues. The Nail Hub is located inside of IMAGE Studios, in the same mall as the Alameda Target, though not TOO close to Target so it's fairly easy to find parking. It's basically an office building for salon service providers. It can be confusing to find their suite their first time, but after you've found it once, you'll get it. It's a cozy space with two stations each for pedicures and manicures, but has everything you need: individual plastic-lined tubs for pedicures (no questionable massage-chair-tub-combos), tools that ACTUALLY remove my foot calluses, hot towels, and a great selection of colors in both regular and gel (Bio Sculpture as well as others). Tanya also has her own collection of fun polishes, and has done some nail art for me -- stickers, glitter, ombre, magnetic cat eye! I can't wait to work with her more. Also, 5 stars alone for her excellent hand and foot massages. I have friends who have visited Tanya as well as other nail techs at Nail Hub, and they also have given me rave reviews. I always look forward to returning there, and I hope you will too.

My nails have been constantly breaking for at least a month, I needed a good manicure to help them…read moregrow a bit. Timmy used the starter gel on my nails and it was like artwork! My nails are finally growing and I enjoyed my time there! I'll be back

I came back to Tulip Nails to do my 1st Gil-X nails today! I'm so happy with the design and…read moreresults! Timmy did an excellent job based on the reference I provided! Now I'm hooked to Gel-X and Tulip Nails!

Great experience. First time getting Gel nails and did a walk in and got service immediately. I…read morewould definitely go back!

Great service! The staff was friendly, professional, and made me feel welcome. They paid attention…read moreto detail, and I'm very happy with how my nails turned out. I highly recommend this salon and will definitely be coming back!

Best set of acrylics I've ever gotten, no question. Amy was so amazing! She delivered exactly what…read moreI asked for and I love how they turned out! And not to brag on her too much, but she was so quick too! I was in and out in an hour and 15 minutes. That's so impressive for such detailed work. I cannot recommend this shop enough.

Wow! I've been…read morelooking for a skilled nail tech that can do designs well. Amy is your girl! Not only do I love the shape I requested, but everything from the dip powder application to the design is top tier! So happy to have found my new go-to nail shop.