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.

I stopped by Nailbar for a gel pedicure and paraffin wax service and it was a wonderful experience…read more Due to heavier than expected traffic, I was over 15 minutes late to my appointment, and I called and left a message so the staff would be aware. Luckily, Kathy was super understanding and friendly, she took her time with the service and checked in frequently during the pedicure. Initially, I was undecided on nail color choices, and Kathy brought out multiple options and helped me choose a nice shade. The nail salon is clean, comfortable, well-maintained and located in a convenient area. I was very happy with the overall service and the customer service was excellent. I'd definitely consider returning in the future!

If you want a cute gel x design, ask for Lily! I called in to schedule with her after I got off…read morework and it was a bit busy, but she took me and did a phenomenal job. I told her that I wanted black french tips with a few designs and showed her the inspo pics. If you just show her a picture, she can do it for you. I was able to get this set done in a little over an hour. She is also super sweet! I'm booking with her every time I go here!

I'm a regular here and recently got my vacation set done with Lily. She sat me down immediately…read moreafter another client left her chair. Her customer service and talent are amazing! I never have to worry about bringing an inspo photo that's too much to recreate.

I kind of want to keep this nail salon to myself it's so good I was looking for a new salon in the…read morearea and was able to make a same day appointment with Zoe. She was super detailed and definitely a perfectionist. My nail shape has never looked better. The salon was clean and easy to find. I'll be back for sure!

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. :)

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 :/

We LOVE Kim's Nails! Just look at these hands!…read more Kim always takes such good care of us and somehow keeps all of our appointments straight. Michele is my perfectionist -- I love her and honestly I trust her! Bella, did Amber's nails and the artwork is so cute. Mai is awesome, and Chi did my pedicure this time and did a beautiful job. What I love most is that I trust everyone here. They're talented, clean, friendly, and always make us feel welcomed & taken care of. Our favorite nail spot in Alameda!

They did it again!!! I absolutely LOVE my nails! Ken did an amazing job. His work is incredibly…read moredetailed, yet he was very efficient throughout the appointment. He paid attention to every little detail, and the final result came out even better than I imagined. The design is so clean, fun, and perfect for summer. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Highly recommend Ken if you're looking for beautiful, high-quality nails!

My nails looks so good! So I'm a loyalist and have had the…read moresame nail tech for 10 years before moving. I was scared to try a new place but they did such a great job. I got gel x manicure and a gel pedicure. They paid attention to the details and were really nice. Also, I love that they use disposable/new scrubbers for your feet for sanitary reasons. I do however wish the music wasn't calming meditation music cause it made me sleepy haha.

While the actual mani and pedi have been very good, the last few visits I have felt ignored,…read moreunappreciated and not welcome. No smile or welcome. The staff do not seem happy. One instance 3 weeks ago I called ahead as always and was told to come over now. When I arrived no one acknowledged me for 15 mins. I finally gave up and left. Yes they were busy but why tell me to come when they had no technicians available?

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

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!