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. :)

Absolutely amazing experience! Lanni did my nails and she used all the gel and pearls, she made my…read morenails look exactly like my inspo photo. The vibe in here is so nice as well, everyone is kind and delivers the best services! Will 100% be coming back here. Great prices as well :)

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.

Cici is very great nail tech I've been with for years and always have very good experience. she has…read morenever disappointed me in what she can't do with nails.

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!

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!

I was hesitant to leave this review because I thought the nails looked good in the salon (which…read moremade me overlook how Leann behaved) but when I left and saw how they looked in good light, I was even more upset. My mother-in-law has gone here for years so I thought I would just go back and ask her to fix them but after reading other reviews, it seems Leann no longer enjoys her work. I would prefer to talk with her about it rather than leave a review but after the way I was treated, no thanks. First, I was grateful to get in last minute. I have a bad habit of nail biting and my nails were not in good shape. Still, that doesn't mean I don't know what a quality manicure should be like. She told me on the phone it would be $60 then when I got there she said oh it's $10 extra for French tip. I mentioned French on the phone... Then I wanted round or natural shape and she rudely told me it won't look good because my nail bed is too short. I trusted her because she is the expert but she literally sighed and nearly slammed her hands on the table out of annoyance and said "I'll do it if you want." I took her advice and went with square. Throughout our appointment, basically all she said to me was repeatedly telling me don't bite my nails. Yes, I got it, thanks. She was yelling at her employee throughout and at one point knocked liquid all over my arm and hands from waving her hands around at her. Didn't say sorry or excuse me, nothing. Loved having that liquid burning my hand I did notice that there was a lot of dried stuff all over at the end so I had to ask for lotion because a hand massage is the last thing you'll be getting here. I shouldn't have tipped but did so I spent $84 for a bad attitude, judgment, and a chunky, uneven, bad manicure. Should have just kept my bad nails to begin with. Leann's might have been a nice place at one point in time and it's too bad this is what it's become. My pictures don't even fully show how bad it is. This is no way to treat your customers, especially with the product you are delivering.

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!

Super affordable and good quality. They do a very thorough job with cleaning your nails and the…read morestaff are all so friendly. This place is very popular (for good reason) so you should definitely book an appointment online!! Otherwise the wait is forever

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.

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.

Great quality, I can always come here for cute reliable nails. Great workers always the best to…read moretalk to.

Back in the day when I was regularly getting my nails done, the only option I had for extensions…read morewas acrylic. Now I'm getting back into it, and there are so many options! The nail techs consulted with me and explained to me the multitude of options. -Acrylic is the hardest and best if you work your hands -GelX is for when you add extensions to natural nails -Builder Gel is harder than gel and is for natural nails. -Gel a little harder than normal polish and also for natural nails The first time I went I got gel with Cateye. So cute. The set could have lasted me another week or two as there was no lifting. But, my nail cracked from the side. So I went a second time. This time I got builder gel. I could feel the difference in hardness. I have found that all the techs at NailEnvy are very meticulous and detailed with their work. The massages they give with their services is the perfect strength to relax your muscles. The designs they create on your nails are commensurate with the price you pay. Because they are creative and detailed, the designs are unique and awesome. They are so legit! The cost is comparable to other salons, not overpriced and competitive. As for cleanliness, their utensils and nail stations are clean. Making an appointment is super easy as they have a website where you can schedule at your convenience. If you want a specific nail tech, you need to call and make an appointment over the phone. But all of them are exceptional. The major distinction of this nail salon is the techs themselves. They are so happy and nice. It's a salon where I have a hard time leaving because the atmosphere is so friendly. I love looking at the designs they apply as they are all unique and astonishing. I highly recommend Envy Nails. They get a 5 star rating from me

Angel's Nails Spa has been my favorite in Alameda for a while: large clean salon, talented nail…read moretechs and plenty of nail options (dip, acrylic, gel x, polygel, you name it.) Today's service consisted of a poly gel fill overlay on my natural nails and an eyebrow wax. Service was quick but thorough. Everything came out perfectly, and I left feeling like a new woman! Love, love, love this nail salon.

earns a star for: 1. cleanliness…read more2. large assortment of nail colors 3. offer tea and water for all guests 4. manager is very friendly losses a star for: 1. made an appt and still waited 35 mins in the chair before anyone started working on me 2. everyone else had 2 different people doing hands and feet, i only had one person so it took a little over 2 hours for me to be finished 3. didn't get the color or the finish i asked for and didn't have anymore time to give them to fix it

This is truly one of the worst gel x experience ever and I've been getting my nails done for over…read more20 years now. I grew my nails out so I can get a gel builder set. I broke one nail the night before and asked for a gel x one to replace the broken nail. My hope was to maintain the length that I worked hard to grow. The technician chose a nail that didn't fit my finger at all. Proceeded to awkwardly place the nail and glued/cured it down. Not only is it lifted and separated, it's misaligned. I can literally fit a metal file between the real nail and the pressed on one. When I brought this up, she proceeded to tell me that my nail is crooked and that's the reason for the gap.. *cue angelah Johnson's skit* I asked her to take it off and to try an acrylic nail instead since she didn't seem to keen on gel x. She refused and instead filed the sides more to 'fix it'. Bottom line is this, there's really only one token person who does all the different services well. Everyone else either seems to be fillers for simple manicure and pedicures. I'm tired of spending my hard earned money on techs that don't know how to do something you ask but attempts anyway and will not take accountability for when they mess up. This is not a nail school and the prices don't reflect it either. I now have to pay someone else, somewhere else to fix the one nail after spending $90 here. Let this be a PSA: We work too hard to earn our money for these life luxuries. Don't let shops like this make you feel like you're the problem when you bring up their wrong doing. You deserve to get what you pay for. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST.

The nail service was awful. The nails were left uneven, sharp, and barely filed. After asking her…read moreto shorten them, she reluctantly cut them down but did a terrible job--they literally look like painted tape. I'm super disappointed, but I will never go back.