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    PolishedbyPaul

    4.9 (18 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Jo N.

    Just wanted to add more recent pictures of his beautiful work. Paul is so creative. I always look forward to nail day.

    Paul is beyond talented with his work and such a sweet person! His intimate studio is so cute where he also provides drinks and snacks which enhances your experience. #1 nail and lash tech in the Bay Area ...Period!

    New design. Love it!!
    Nicole R.

    I have been coming to Paul for many years and have never been disappointed. Very talented and has a great mind to come up with stuff when I'm not sure

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    Shannon A.

    I have been coming to Paul for years! There is nobody better in the Bay to see for nails! He is creative and a master of the craft. If you can dream it, he can make it happen and probably even better! Not only do his nails LOOK great but they have STAYING power!!

    Chantelle L.

    Paul is my dude! Not only does he provide stellar service and has so much creative flair, but I always look forward to the silly banter at our appointments. He's a delight to work with and is by far the best nail tech I've gone to in the East Bay. I had previous issues with nail breakage, extremely painful, but since I've gone to Paul my nails are bulletproof. No cheap product here! Often I come in with an idea in mind and Paul takes it to the next level. He makes sure you leave happy. You will not be disappointed with his work!

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    jade j.

    Paul is Amazing, very creative and talented. I was lucky enough to find him when I move to east bay and I got to say in the 5 years I've been coming to him I've never had any same design. My nails are always on point and always get compliments on them.

    Wet look chrome
    Janessa S.

    Paul is the premier nail ARTIST in the area! Paul never shies away from any of the latest trends in nail design. Paul's work speaks for itself, so you will need an appointment! If you're into trendy nails and not sure where to go, get PolishedbyPaul!!

    Thank you so much Paul! I love my nails so much. You took my ideas and delivered beautiful nails! You are now my permanent nail guy! If u are looking to get amazing nails done, make sure to ask for Paul!

    Fresh gel x full set, never disappointed.

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    I had previous issues with nail breakage, extremely painful, but since I've gone to Paul my nails are bulletproof.

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    4.3(339 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Samantha is the best!!! She did my builder gel manicure with French tips and was impeccable!…read moreShe also helped me with my feet which were in quite bad shape and they turned out perfect!! The cutest spot and it was so cozy!!! They have

    I've been to see Sam at Nailbox twice now and I'm so happy I found her. I get the builder gel…read moremanicure and pedi, and they last. Like, really last. I moved to Hayward recently and had been bouncing around trying to find a new nail spot--came across Sam's page because I was curious about Russian manicures and she does them beautifully. Just a heads up on the booking process: the site directs you to request an appointment, but it's not auto-confirmed--Sam has to accept it manually. For my first appointment, I booked for the next day and wasn't sure if it was going through, so now I just DM her directly to check in. Super easy once you know the flow. Sam herself is super sweet and easy to talk to. She recently went solo with her business, so it's just her now--and honestly, I love that. It's chill, one-on-one, and you can tell she really cares about quality. She has a gorgeous selection of colors and uses high-end products, which I think is why everything lasts so long. The first time I went, my nails were in sad shape and I honestly didn't think they'd bounce back. A month later? I've got legit nails I'm proud to show off. If you're looking for a new nail tech who's talented, kind, and really knows her stuff, definitely give Sam a try. I've already planned my next visit.

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    4.3(290 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    Available by appointment
    Luxury

    For the first time had a good experience. Got gel X let's see how long they last. Good serviceread more

    I really wanted to love this place because the salon itself was beautiful and the staff was…read morefriendly, but unfortunately the prices and quality were incredibly disappointing. First, I was shocked that a basic kids' pedicure for my 8-year-old son cost $27. All they did was trim and clean his nails, followed by a short leg massage. That price seems extremely high for such a simple service, and there was never any discussion of pricing beforehand. The biggest issue, though, was my own nails. I paid about $55 for my gel manicure--$35 for gel polish, plus an additional $20 for a French tip and a small Mickey design. When I woke up the very next morning, less than 24 hours later, the entire gel polish had already peeled completely off one of my thumbnails. The French tip and Mickey design on other nails were also already lifting and peeling. I've never had a gel manicure fail this quickly. If I lived closer and didn't have to drive across the bridge, I would absolutely return to request a full refund because this level of quality is unacceptable. Between my dad, my two kids, and me, we spent close to $500, so we expected much better workmanship. My daughter's nails actually turned out great, so this review is strictly about the quality of my nails. One other thing that bothered me was my dad's pedicure. The staff kept offering him additional services during the appointment, and he kept saying yes without realizing each one came with an extra charge. By the end, his pedicure totaled over $100 plus tip. I really think pricing for add-on services should be clearly explained before they're performed so customers can make informed decisions. I've attached photos showing my thumbnail the morning after my appointment, along with photos I took the night before. It's incredibly disappointing to spend this much money and have a gel manicure start peeling in less than 24 hours.

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