Polished, Alameda CA

I was supposed to have an appointment today at 11: 15am with Nancy, after waiting almost a month, and she never even showed up. The lights were off and the door was locked. No one ever called me to say that the appointment needed to be rescheduled. Hell, I even tried calling her numerous times and she just never picked up. I don’t know if this is how she runs her business and if so, it’s truly remarkable that she is still in business. Don’t be fooled by her reviews because let me tell you, you will be like me and wait only to be disappointed. Shame on Nancy for not being a decent person to do business with.

Ladies, you’re better off going to a Russian or Ukrainian girl to do your nails as they would never just ghost you like this.

Best service, staff, and ambiance beauty salon you'll find on the island! Nancy, is everything!

I cannot rave enough about Nancy & her team at Polished! They take their work so seriously, especially when it comes to cleanliness and perfectionism. During the COVID closures, Nancy even refused to open outdoors because she felt that it wasn't sanitary enough for her standards. Nancy truly cares about her customers, placing safety over profits. I also used her as my makeup artist for my wedding and she did an AMAZING job. I got so many compliments! Not only is she fantastic at this service, she is an artist through and through. Her nail designs are top notch perfect. To add onto all of this, she's a great person to chat with, never a dull moment! Highly recommend Polished & Nancy's team anytime you want manicures, pedicures, waxing, lash extensions, etc. They do it all!

Best nail spa on the island. It’s not the ‘nail mill’ like many others but don’t let the small space full you. You will get better, more personalized, and very sanitary, care with an artistic flair!

The best nail shop in Alameda! Service and quality are great! Nancy the owner and Jennifer are sweethearts! They take their time to ensure that you leave the place happy!

My nails are SHORT. I get gel nails. Nancy never hurts me when taking off my gels or filing my nails, other places (that sometimes I have to go to if I can't get an appt with Nancy because of me not her) make excuses with my short nails. Also Nancy detaches my nails from the polish after she puts the gel on, the other places I have had to try don't do that. ALSO! In order to keep your nails nicer, Nancy doesn't soak off my gels all the time. SO MANY REASONS to go to Nancy. If you KNOW gel and your nails. It's SO worth the time and small extra cost to go to Nancy.
Her salon is not a regular salon, it does require an appointment, and is very high caliber. She knows everyone by name and exactly what they want etc. And she is oh SO lovely of a person.

Recently moved to the Bay Area and have been looking for "my place" and have now found it. This place is fabulous. I have never found such amazing attention to detail and care and fabulous manicures EVER before. Nancy is the best and I can't say anything bad about my experiences here.