Brittany is AMAZING! Her acrylic sets and gel art is beyond compare! And don't get me started on how luxurious my pedis are! I cannot not not tell everyone about how exceptional my custom nail art was for Taylor Swift and how may compliments I got on them for two weeks. read more

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Cute place, nice people, but I was extremely disappointed.. when my nail technician said "ok all done!" I looked down and saw a huge snag on the tip of my big toe nail. It was so obvious but I had to ask her to fix it? She did that and didn't fix the super crooked cut on that nail. This was my 2nd nail salon experience ever but I'm pretty sure that's not right! I fixed it myself at home. The nail polish wasn't even very straight against my cuticles and honestly I think she dug in too deep when she was cleaning my cuticles etc. It was a younger Hispanic girl, she was nice but not good work, not a good experience. read more

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I had an absolutely amazing time with Johanna!! She was so accommodating and we kept playing phone tag but she was so kind and gracious the whole time. my nails came out absolutely STUNNING and I'm definitely going to be frequenting this shop regularly!!! thank you johanna!!! read more

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My experience with Johanna was amazing. She is attentive, cares about the quality of her work, and all around great.

Kim is the bomb when it comes to gel nails! I had my nails done by her twice and she did not disappoint, actually exceeded my expectations! Which is why I was pretty bummed when I tried making an appointment last week but they were fully booked, so I ended up going to a different salon and totally regret it. First time I got my nails done with Kim, she painted my nails a pretty nude color, topped with gold glitter on my tips. Second time, I requested something fun and got my nails painted like the galaxy. I received tons of compliments at work for both nail colors! The salon is not huge but I really like the vibe inside. Everyone was super nice, and the place did not smell like chemicals, which is a plus. Highly recommend! read more

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After reading various reviews for the very few nail salons in the area, I decided to give Polished Nail Salon a try and I am so glad I did. I had previous gel nails done at another salon in the bay area before I moved up here and needed to have them removed so I could go back to my natural nails. I called and had a same day appointment with Cammi. The salon is very clean and was very warm and inviting, and eveyone there was very friendly, and the pricing was very reasonable. It took a long time to remove all the old stuff, and Cammi was absolutely wonderful. She took great care into removing everything and was very patient with me for the amount of time it took. She was very precise and committed to ensuring that my nails looked just right and perfect. My hands and nails look and feel amazing, and Cammi is such a warm and wonderful person, she made me feel very relaxed and had such a great attitude! I just cant say enough good things. I will be definitely be going back for all my nail needs! Im so happy with my nails! Thank you Cammi!! read more

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KIM is the QUEEN of nails! I've been a loyal customer of hers for nails for years now. I followed her from Bloom and would follow her anywhere in Humboldt County. As a fellow beauty professional (cosmetologist), I'm VERY picky! She's clean, professional and does a killer gel manicure! I have my hands in all sorts of chemicals and water all day long. Her manicures hold up for the two weeks beautifully between appointments. I always look forward to my appointments and catching up with someone I admire and have much respect for. Two paws up read more

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Lovely place to get your nails done small but cozy. Kim does great acrylics and always has fun ideas that she executes perfectly. She's friendly and really tries to make it a great experience. read more

This is my favorite place to get my nails done :) Everyone is really nice and they try their best to meet your nail dreams. I discovered the salon through Kim, and she was amazing! Now, I'm a regular with Brittany (also amazing!). They sell local scrubs and/or lotions as well--local businesses helping local businesses is always rad to see They have coffee and tea for the early birds as well Overall, I've never had any issues coming here. You can trust that they won't use MMA on you. read more

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I got my first manicure ever here! Brittany was so sweet & made sure I was informed about all that she was doing to my nails. She asked questions to help me pick out the best colors & worked hard to make sure all the details stood out. She offered me a nice hand scrub & lotion after my nails were done. I was pleasantly surprised by her friendliness, care, & talents! I'm so so happy! It's been a week since I got them done but I get compliments on my nails every day! Thank you Brittany! read more

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Kim was my go to girl here foreverrrrr! So sad to see her leave, but now I see Brittany and she's fabulous as well. All the ladies here are lovely as can be. read more

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I just left the Salon after getting a beautiful gel manicure from Gini. My nails were a mess & look fantastic after Gini worked her magic. After experiencing several sub-par salons in both Arcata & Eureka, my search for a professional quality Nail Salon is finally over. Their prices are fair & competitive & worth every cent for the excellent job & the quality products they use. I highly recommend this salon. read more

You might want to wear a mask if you have an appointment for service at this salon. I have been going there for about 3 years and the service has been good.. I had an appointment the end of December and because my manicurist was away my nails were done by someone else. She did an excellent job, but she was very sick... She had just gotten up out of his sick bed to come in and do my nails, and should never have been out of bed at all that day. I, who never catch anyone's colds or flu, came down with whatever the woman had after 3 days. And was very sick for 2 and a half weeks.. When I later told the owner of the salon what had happened she said, "Well, you people give us your germs and we give you ours. That's the way it is... She stayed home for one day!" If you feel that you need to go to Polished Nail for service, you might want to consider wearing a mask to protect yourself from germs, particularly during the cold and flu season.. read more

Disappointing. Went in for a gel mani and pedi and had a pretty bad/subpar experience. The technician was a little rude and cold and just had a negative attitude that didn't make it enjoyable. My nails turned out like I'd done them at home, probably worse really. There was polish on my finger around the nail. 24 hours later the polish was cracked and chipping. Ive never had that happen with gel even after weeks of wear. The pedi was weird and felt unsanitary, the water was lukewarm and the scrub was so minimal. It felt like she was giving the bare minimum effort. I'd never go back or recommend. read more

I go to Kim 2 times a month and I always leave feeling so good. She is a true gem, and her skill is absolutely amazing. If you want quality, and bomb design, Kim is your gal. I am so sad that I'll be losing her to San Francisco... But all those bay babes are gaining one hell of a nail artist!!! (And yes I do mean ARTIST) read more

Polished is one of the few places in Humboldt that even does acrylics and they do an amazing job! I went in wanting a very specific look and they totally delivered. Britney was my tech and she was so sweet and made a normally slow process fly by. I would definitely go back to get my nails done again. read more

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I went in for the first time on Saturday to get my nails filled, it's such a cute little salon, with a great polish selection. The woman who I was scheduled to do my nails with was late, and the other girls were so nice and accommodating. Turns out it was some sort of emergency, and Barbara ended up doing my nails instead. I'm not from the area, so I'm used to having my nails done a bit differently. Typically, the nail artists use that filing machine, and it doesn't always make for the best looking nails, and they always kind of rush it, so they don't always turn out great. But Barbara did such a smooth and fantastic job. My nails look so clean and beautiful. I guess that I've found my salon. read more

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I have been getting my nails done with Kim for over a year and couldn't be more pleased with the service I've received. Kim is super nice, personable & does an excellent job. All the other ladies in the salon are great, too. I guess that's why they've been voted Best Nail Salon in Humboldt for at least two years in a row! read more

BEST nail salon in Humboldt hands down!! I get my nails done by Erin and she's amazing!! I'm very picky about my nails and always come in with some crazy Pinterest design, she nails it every time!! All of the girls are super friendly, the shop is clean & comfortable and they have a good amount of parking for their customers. I highly recommend them! read more

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If you want the best set of nails in town, go to Erin. I've never been happier with the quality & the look of her acrylic nails. Never messy-always precise! You won't be disappointed! read more

Absolutely love this place. Their employees are all very nice and easy to talk with. If mistake is made they are quick to fix it and make sure you are happy with your nails. Very cute, laid back environment read more

Came in with my sister and decided to get a gel mani with Brittany. She's really good at designs and super sweet! The staff here are friendly and the salon is super cute! Definitely coming here from now on read more

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Always leave feeling pampered! My favorite place to get my nails done because I know they will look stunning when I leave. Everyone is super friendly! This is my official nail shop! read more

Had a gel manicure with Erin today- she did SUCH a good job and was so fast!! I told her I was in a rush, and with removal I was out in 50 minutes. I'm used to spending 1 1/2 hours per appointment at other salons in town so I was thrilled to get out quickly and get on with my day. Fun, friendly shop and prices are comparable to other salons. They go out of their way to use natural products without sacrificing quality. This is going to be my new regular place. Highly recommend. read more

I love getting my nails done by Carlotta. She is amazing and does a great job with a french tip. The girls here are super personable and the salon is cute and cozy. read more

I would give 0 stars. I came to get my nails done about 2-3 weeks ago and it was honestly the worst experience I ever had. Odaliz cut two of my cuticles to the point where they bled THE ENTIRE TIME AND EVEN AFTER. The whole time she had to apply alcohol to both nails until the very end. The most painful nail appointment I have EVER had. None of my nails even matched in design (I got lavender french tips and a yin yang design on my ring fingers). The actual nail shapes didn't even match each other. She didn't even bother to compare them to each other. She didn't bother to file down where the shape was cut off from the manufacturer's packaging. She didn't bother asking me how she OR I felt about it. I thought they seemed fine when I was at the shop, which is why I gave her an almost $50 tip (the lighting made it seem different and I always tip above and beyond because I try to appreciate the service, even if it is awkward). I ended up having to file them MYSELF for a few hours. She told me the "natural" color to go along with the lavender was not pink at all and that it would blend in. My skin tone is brown and olive, so the pink nail color she choose looks incredibly tacky and frankly trashy. I still have them on as I paid about $100 because I do believe in tipping well, but this sucks. I can't even take them off even though they are so ugly and mismatched. The "conversation" we had even seemed forced, like she didn't want to be there. I unfortunately could not pay the deposit at the time because I have technical issues with the cash pay apps she requires (I own up to that mistake/grievance), and I did express that to her. She accepted my clientele regardless, but made her annoyance clear the day of our appointment. Never, ever, EVER going to this rude establishment EVER again. Such a waste of my time, money, and energy. Now I can't even get them off. EDIT: I don't blame the lighting on the salon AT ALL. If it looked fine at that moment, then it just did and I can't blame it on anyone. All of my past nail appointments, however, have ALWAYS asked how they or I felt about it throughout the whole appointment. My tech was so preoccupied with the fact that she made me bleed the entire time that she didn't even take the time to look at each and every nail. I don't know what any other Polished tech would have done, but I don't even want to know. I mean I even heard the other tech on the phone with a customer and it was not the best customer service I have heard. Even if I set this up through her (Odaliz) own means, she is still employed by the salon, she still did my nails at this salon, and nothing will change any of those facts. She was still indifferent, she still didn't seem to care about my business, and she didn't seem to care too much about what I thought of the finished product. And this employer response is honestly insulting. read more

Great little spot. It's tiny and usually booked a few days out so make an appointment in advance. They make all their scrubs from scratch and have a huge color selection of gels/polish. The ladies all have their own little styles they specialize in and make the overall experience fun and personal. A little pricey, but worth it. read more

Love these girls. Love their work. They are even willing to come in on their days off so I can get a mani/pedi the day before a vacation. Perfect service and exceptional quality work. Covenient spot as well. read more

Such a wonderful nail experience! Wonderful warm environment with such a friendly crew. I got a gel manicure and my nails look great! Whitney was quick and left my nails looking perfect! It's appointment only so call a few days in advance because they're usually booked. read more

I had a wonderful pedicure from Brittany today. So relaxing and my feet look and feel amazing. She was so sweet and very thorough. She was always checking in with me on my comfort. Wonderful job! read more

Professional, clean, fun and perfect nails every time! Carlotta is wonderful, (I've only had my nails done by her--I'm sure the other ladies are just as wonderful). The atmosphere is relaxed and I never feel rushed. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone. read more

I come here just for tanning, but the ladies here are absolutely great and friendly. The place is cute and clean and always smells nice and I honestly couldn't hype this place enough. One day I've got to get my nails done here. Just wish they were open on the weekends without appt, LOVELY PLACE! read more

AMAZING nails! If you need to get your nails done you must go here. Erin does amazing quality work. I've only ever gone to her but I'm sure the other ladies there are just as great as she is. I used to have a nasty habit of biting my nails until I came here and got a gel manicure. The work is so pretty I don't even want to bite my nails, thanks to the Erin and the long lasting gel manicure. The shop is easy to find, very clean and has ample parking. read more

I've only ever been here to tan although I'm anxious to have them work on my nails after seeing the photos posted by some of their clients. Every time I come in I'm greeted w/ a smile & you can't beat the price when compared to other salons w/ stand-up tanning beds in northern Humboldt. My only complaint is that I wish they had a better place to hang on to while inside the booth tanning. read more

Brittany is AMAZING. Always willing to play with new designs And colors as well as give ideas of her own(as I know the rest of the staff are as well... actually asked Whitney to consult on today's nails- so fun). Whether you are looking for a simple mani/pedi, gel or acrylic you are sure to be satisfied. Happy staff. Happy customers. Never go anywhere else. read more

My nails got made fun of the first few times I came here so I ultimately switched artists :( parking isn't easy either.

I've finally found a great salon in town! Carlotta did an excellent job on my French gel manicure. I can't wait to go again, but looks like it won't be real soon, cuz this manicure is lasting so long! read more

Very clean and always greeted with a smile. Barbra does great work. All the girls in there are very nice also.

Manicure by Brittany is relaxing with beautiful results. My pedicure with Whitney was detailed and soothing.

Would definitely not recommend Whitney for pink and whites... I used to love coming here but my nails look like straight doodoo after yesterday's appointment lol at least they were nice!! read more