I walked in for a gel Removal today and was helped by Diane. Surprisingly, I didn't have to wait at all on a Saturday afternoon and was in and out in 30 minutes. As usual, I'm glad they don't use the tool that is like a sander to remove gel, and instead they properly soak in acetone and cotton, and then remove, so it's less damaging to the nails. I'll be back again soon as this is my regular nail spot. I recommend if you are looking for an affordable, high quality, and vegan friendly salon! read more

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Super bummed. Made an appt. Lady started working on my nails then a walk-in came in. She told me to let my nails soak for 10 minutes 25 minutes later somebody else had to come work on my nails and then another lady had to work on my nails. Ended up leaving because they wanted me to wait again. One of the ladies is offered for me to come back later today, but it doesn't fit in my schedule. Won't be back beyond disappointed walk-ins were prioritized over an appointment. Just so it's clear I did not ask for a soak off and a nail design wasn't that complicated. read more

Diane never fails to provide excellent and sanitary service. I was running a little bit late for my appointment and she was able to be flexible and start with me as soon as I walked in. She's friendly and professional. Great experience overall. read more

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Thank you Kim! Popped into polish beauty last min for a gel polish! Kim was the best and tried a few different nude pink combos for me (most places as annoyed by it) this is one coat baby, take a vow and bubble bath (both by OPI) will definitely come back, again Kim was amazing..got the shape and color exactly how I wanted on the first try :) read more

Polish Beaute - Baby take a vow and bubble bath combo (Opi gel) - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love everyone here! Only place I come to for good quality and nails that last. Also super convenient that you can book online. read more

Polish Beaute - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Thuy did an excellent job on this set! She paid attention to detail and the design came out just like the reference photo. So happy with the service here, definitely is my new nail spot from now on! read more

Polish Beaute - Super cute gel design! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was my first time at polish beaute and I had a good experience, the lady who took me was very friendly and gave me exactly what I asked for. Will definitely be back! read more

I'm pretty particular when it comes to professional self-care services. I've gone to the same hair stylist, dentist, primary care, gynecologist, etc., for decades. I've done to the same mani-pedi salon in San Francisco since 2010--until I discovered Kim and Diane at Polish Beauté. (I split my monthly visits between the two salons.) What keeps me going back is the reliability of the care, cleanliness, and service I receive--and the relationships I've made with my regular therapists. I leave Polish Beaute certainly feeling pampered and relaxed, but also a bit lighter and happier. Maybe that's just me, but after my treatments (mani-pedi and wax), I leave feeling better than when I walked in (and my nails look amazing!). read more

Bella was super detailed and tried her best to replicate the photo I came in with. I really appreciate how she tried many options for me and checked in with me to see how I felt about each step. read more

Polish Beaute - super cute! thank you Bella for your time and precision! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Not at all what I wanted. They got the job done and my nails look clean but they're extremely thick which is never a good thing. Also, the manicure took exactly 2 hours. We had some miscommunication about what "hard gel" is but I told the tech that what she had put on the table was NOT what I wanted. She proceeded to put builder gel on my nails, hence the thickness. Overall, it's not the worst manicure I've ever gotten but I definitely will not be returning. read more

Polish Beaute - Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've been coming here once a month for almost a year now. I love this location (easy parking) and the gel nail service by Bella is phenomenal. She is one of the only techs I've had that never damages my natural nails when removing gel polish. She's professional, has great attention to detail, and makes sure that my natural nails are healthy and in good shape. The salon vibe is also friendly and relaxing - I look forward to coming every month! read more

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I've never written a review before, but this experience was so awful that I feel I have to warn others. It's been a little over a week since I went to this nail salon, and I'm honestly coming back here to write this because I can't stand looking at my nails any longer. If I could give 0 stars, I would. I had a Gel X removal, and they completely botched the service. The tech over-filed the sides of my nails so much that they are sore, red, and painful. On top of that, the middle of my nails still has leftover glue! They didn't even bother to clean it off properly. Now, because of the over-filing, the sides of my nails are literally lifting, and my nails look like a messy disaster. Not only is it sloppy work, but it's also damaging to my nails. Please save yourself the frustration (and the pain) and go somewhere else. read more

Service and quality are amazing, I don't go anywhere else to get my nails done. Been going to Polish Beaute for over 3 years now.

One of my best friends got me a gift card to this nail salon for my birthday so I came for a much needed mani and pedi. My technician was very kind and left my feet so soft! Overall vibe of the place was nice too. Would definitely come back! read more

Amazing service and work. I was able to walk in on a Saturday and be taken care of right away. Diane is a pro, and knows how to properly remove gel x tensions. My real nails are healthy and in tact. I felt very comfortable, and their cleanliness is above par. Would recommend and will be coming back! read more

Bella does great work, highly recommend this place! It's a small little gem hidden away in Berkeley.

Beautiful well decorated salon with super clean practices. Booking was extremely easy through their website. I was able to get a same day appointment too. I got a normal manicure and no UV light was used (which I prefer). Kim is fast, talented, and so funny. We had great conversations the whole time. I plan to come back again soon. read more

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Bella did a great job with my nails, very tentative. Price is not bad $100 for gel manicure with nail art and gel pedicure ombré. read more

Polish Beaute - Gel nail with nail art ombre - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Our service was kind and efficient. - best to schedule an appointment, no wait, very organized - highly recommend just painting nails, skipping designs - Clean, calm and simple aesthetic - they clean work stations between clients -no color wheel with polish samples but they test paint a color for you - double check your bill for calculation errors - parking is metered or free on the busy street read more

Polish Beaute - Treated Bubbe to a mani pedi - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time and I am definitely coming back!! I received a Gel Manicure and KIM did an amazing job, excellent in fact!! I had a hard Japanese gel on my nails and she patiently and diligently worked to get it "all" removed before starting my manicure. It took 10-15 minutes extra and she never once complained. She simply assured me she wanted to make sure it was all removed from my nails. All my nails are the same length and shape. My cuticles are trimmed and nothing straggly left behind. And she painted the perfectly!! The shop is small but so very cute. It's off a busy street but no problems with unwanted guests. I can't wait to go back and get both a manicure & pedicure. read more

Polish Beaute - So happy with this gel manicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Diane always does such an amazing job! She's very attentive and pays attention to the small details. Love getting my nails done by her! I'm always recommending here whenever I get compliments on my nails. read more

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Always my go to for a good gel mani, relaxing pedi, and body waxing . The vibe is always friendly with awesome service. Pamper yourself! You deserve it. read more

Polish Beaute - Golden Pedicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I visited for the first time yesterday and was immediately given a warm welcome by Kim and Thuy. The service was wonderful!! Efficient, sanitary, and with beautiful results. I got a gel manicure and spa pedicure, worth every single penny! Thank you so much Kim and Thuy, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and love my nails! read more

Really nice gel manicure by Thuy! I appreciate the attention to detail and how gentle she was with my short nails. I also liked being able to get a non toxic vegan gel polish. The vibe was very calming and peaceful with zen music. Felt clean and the manicure tools came from a sanitized bag. Nice place and would definitely come back. :) read more

Polish Beaute - Sweet Pea vegan gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came in for an appointment with my friend to get our nails done, I am in LOVEEEE. The nails are so high quality and cute and the nail salon was so cozy. Bella did my nails and she was super patient with me and helped me come up with some cute designs. Although I came in with a pic of the nails I wanted, the nails I got were so much cuter and more my style. The nails were also such a good shape and the cuticle prep was amazing!! Prices are so good too, will definitely be coming back. read more

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Very cute and cozy local nail shop. They have a huge selection of colors for regular or gel. I made a reservation on their website for my brother and I to get mani/pedis. We really enjoyed our time hanging out in the comfy chairs! I like the staff here, so sweet. I'll definitely be a repeat customer! My nails have lasted through the week with no chips. read more

I was in the area and need my broken nails got fixed, i randomly search and find polish beaute. So glad to find this place, the service was great, friendly, the place is clean and comfortable. And of course loved the result. Thank youu! :)) read more

Polish Beaute - Colorful nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Kim has done it again! I gave her my inspo photo and she was able to replicate it to near perfection. I've loved coming here for the past four years. It's always quiet and clean inside, and guests are very considerate of each other. I'm happy to see their business grow, and also their talent!! read more

Polish Beaute - Gel French tip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've been coming here for a couple months now and very happy with the quality of service! Bella is amazing at builder gel, she takes her time to do excellent and thorough cuticle care, does not damage my natural nails, and is always kind my natural nails have never been this long and healthy!! thank you! read more

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This is now my go to nail salon near my house. Great selection of colors including low toxic brands. Appointments are easy to make. Easy parking -meters in front. Clean calm environment. I like feeling peaceful like I'm in spa rather than loud nail salons so this is perfect for me. Nails also last long when I'm doing gel. read more

got gel x and a pedi done by Bella and i'll definitely be back! she was so detail oriented and did an amazing job. gave me exactly what i asked for! the price was super reasonable considering the extent of the service and it was a great atmosphere. thank you guys! read more

Polish Beaute - Nails by Bella! - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Thuy is amazing!!! Absolutely love the colorful gel nails done by Thuy... she does such a great job, every single time! I've been seeing her for a while now. The gel nails she does always last a super long time (3+ weeks for me). She's also super kind and sweet. Thanks Thuy! read more

Polish Beaute - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

I found this place When my long-time mail Salon left The location I was going to. This is a great salon for My regular pedicure! Parking is convenient too! Highly recommend. read more

I had to come back and give my go-to salon another chance because NOBODY does it like Polish Beaute! The day after I posted my review Diane reached out to me personally and offered to re-do my nails as well as reimburse me for the service I received which was very thoughtful and shows their amazing customer service. Yesterday, I finally went back and got a flawless mani pedi by Kim. She treated me amazing as usual. Thank you for everything! read more

Polish Beaute - Damaged cuticle and she cut my fingernail way too short on accident. - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

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If I could give 6 stars I would! I moved here Oct 2019 and in my previous city I had a regular salon and nail tech I would see. I was determined to find the same in Berkeley. I saw that Polish Beaute had opened recently and had great reviews, so booked a gel manicure with Diane. I have never looked back! I love Diane's energy, . I brought my boyfriend for his first pedicure and Diane and Kim took really good care of us! We were the only two in the salon for the duration, which was really nice! The booking is easy, there are plenty of appointments when I am looking to book my next upkeep. As far as ambiance, I am used to the louder places with lots of nail techs and clients, a TV, etc.; here there is relaxing music, and I've never seen more than 4 employees there at a time, meaning there's really only 4 clients being served at any given hour. I say this only because I appreciate the quiet when I am getting my mani/pedi! Diane has attention-to-detail, takes her time, does a great job on my nails and offers different color options / lets me try different colors before choosing, and is overall so friendly! I typically get bored during mani/pedi, but I always enjoy seeing Diane for my service! She has also been flexible and accommodating which has been very much appreciated. I highly recommend Polish Beaute! Thanks Diane & Kim! read more

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I would absolutely recommend this place. Each and every time I come here I feel relaxed and comfortable. The environment is affordable spa treatment. I can't wait to go back next week for my pedicure and gel x set. read more

TLDR; went for (what was supposed to be) a simple gel removal and one-color mani, left with residual gel still on my nails and a clear strengthener because I didn't have the time to get a fresh coat applied and dried on time. I made a reservation for a gel removal and spa manicure. I consider gel removal to be one of the most important processes in a manicure; if there is gel on the nails, the nails can't breathe and it's not considered good for the nails at all. So I wonder why such a high-rated nail salon can't even remove the gel properly.. I was really looking forward to getting these off and having a fresh coat of manicure(not gel) for fall, but because the gel wasn't properly removed, the nail polish that went on top obviously had weird ridges and bumps. Obviously I was not content with the quality of the mani but at that point I had sat there for such a long time that it wasn't even worth it to mention it to the staff. When I was about to leave, another person came and offered to re-do them for me. She then proceeded to remove all the new polish but I didn't have enough time to sit there for a completely new coat and dry it, so I just asked for a clear nail strengthener. I guess she also did that in a rush because I had residual stain from the nail polish that left the clear polish looking splotchy. Later that night I removed the clear polish and applied my own. I understand that this place is good with nail art, but what really is the point if they can't remove the old gel properly? I'd suggest equipping the technicians with drills so that the customers can get what they actually paid for. read more

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Came here for gel nails- called in asking if I can do a walk in and she said to come right over. The place is clean, wide selection of nail paints. They didn't have the fake nail with colors to see which one you want. Nevertheless I went for the classic opi bubble bath. My only grievance with this place is that the girls here go on and on talking in their native language in front of you, sometimes pointing at you, repeating the words you said along with others, it feels incredibly disrespectful that couple of girls are just standing right in front of you and talking non stop looking at you, while doing your nails. Please change that read more

Polish Beaute - Gel nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Berkeley, California

Nice and quiet. Simple and clean. They always open a new sanitized packet of tools for your service. Parking is decent. There is usually metered parking available. Everyone does a great job. They take their time and make sure you have a nice experience. My manicures last many days but i prefer gel because of the convenience. Have been coming here for the past 2 years now. read more

I had a pedicure and gel builder manicure with Bella and I can say my nails have never looked so good! She did such an amazing job and was so patient in thoroughly prepping them (I had a particularly stubborn hard gel on them before). total was 91 - very fair and affordable especially for the amount of detail. read more