Be Polished is the BEST nail salon in Marin! I have been a regular client for 2 years now and this review is long overdue. Ruby, her sister, and their team are so sweet and caring, they do amazing services and my favorites are always dip manicure in almond shape and gel pedicure. Please look at my collection of nails and nail arts done to see their amazing and hard work! I took my mom to this salon for the first time and she's extremely pain sensitive with manicures, however, the beautiful ladies at Be Polished are so gentle she was able to comfortably get a gel manicure and our next appointment is booked already. I've spent almost my whole life in Marin and it's been so difficult finding the right salon without anything to scare me away since I'm so picky. They've gained a loyal customer for life read more

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Was a nice salon at first. But after a few visits I literally got Paronychia (infected finger) and have never returned.

I've been going to Polished Nail Spa for a few months and it's the best Nail Salon in the Bay Area! My friend recommended that I go to Ruby and she's amazing! I get a perfect mani whenever I see her. She is skilled at doing a cat eye mani as well. Most nail techs don't know how to do it. I get SO MANY compliments on my nails now. My nails are also a lot stronger than they were a few months ago. I'm so happy I found Ruby and Polished Nail Spa! Jane also does a really good pedicure and her massages are so relaxing too! I would give them 10 stars if I could! I highly recommend going and getting a mani/pedi at this salon! read more

Polished Nail Spa - BEAUTIFUL CAT EYE Manicure!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

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If you are looking for a clean nail salon, with friendly, consistently good paint jobs, then you need come here. They get busy so plan ahead. Ruby, her sister and her mom are absolutely amazing! I have small short finger nails and Ruby does a perfect job every single time! I get gel by the way. Her mom and sister are so kind too! They really all do great work here but Ruby, her sister and her mom are my favorite! Thank you for another fantastic job and I promise I will try not to pick at my nails so that they grow a little bit more. See you next time! read more

I had a pedicure a few years ago at Polished and still fighting a fungus infection. One Dermatologist said it may never go away. It was at the end of the day and things were probably not sanitized enough. I will never have another pedicure. Doing creams, vinegar soaks, powder, anti fungal soaps and everything else on the market. Good luck out there ! read more

This place gets booked up quickly, if you grow your natural nails like me to be polished this place does it right. read more

Polished Nail Spa - Gel manicure in my natural nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

Most of the technicians are ok but one or two are newer and don't do leg massages, they just put lotion/oil on your legs. You see others getting a great leg/foot rub while yours is non-existent. Gave them another shot and my pedicure was 18 minutes long. Not coming back. read more

Decided to try this salon for the first time and was not disappointed. All the ladies were nice and friendly and listened to my requests. My nails were carefully taken care of; the gel extensions came out so pretty. I've got so many compliments from my coworkers. This will be my go-to nail salon from now on read more

Polished Nail Spa - Cat eye gel extensions - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

Took my niece here to get her nails done for her special day! Amazing service, gorgeous nail art designs. Friendly techs who listen and care that makes my niece so happy with the results. Salon vibe: relaxing atmosphere with calming music. Highly recommend!! read more

Polished Nail Spa - Thank you Be Polished! - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

Appointment recommended although some walk ins are available. Call ahead and get to know the person performing the service not all are the same or as careful with your nails. I love coming here and love two girls here they specialize on natural nails for me and I couldn't be happier with them. I did get three others that left me with a messy job, the wrong color and cut me because they were in a rush. I prefer to be denied an appointment or rescheduled vs going through cuts/rushed. Spa is neat, organized, friendly, fun and relaxing. read more

Polished Nail Spa - Manicure chairs - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

My favorite nail salon! Lee is so kind and takes her time to make my nails perfect every time. Always affordable, and they never up charge me. Going to polished is the highlight of my day read more

Polished Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

The best dip bar done! I am in awe at what this salon has done for my nail condition and strength with their dip treatment. Ruby is a nail genius: my color stays on for a month with no chips or fading, and my fingernails are now strong, healthy and about twice as long as they've ever been able to grow. I cannot recommend more highly. My major concern is that Ruby becomes a minor local celebrity and I can't get in for a booking! Do yourself a favor. read more

Wonderful experience at Be Polished. I got my Gel manicure done today, and i love it!!! It was a little wait because of holiday but worth it. Definitely coming back! read more

Polished Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

I love the salon everyone is so warm and welcoming. They are effective at responding to calls to make appointments and adjusting to what you want. I love everything about this place and the people who work there!Amazing nail design as well by Ruby and Mo! read more

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Exceptional experience at Be Polished Nail Spa in Larkspur! Modern, clean, and relaxing atmosphere. The staff is talented and attentive. Highly recommend for top-notch service and quality work. Will definitely be back. read more

Have tried this place a few times and they do a fine job. However after my last visit I will not return. I had a 10am appointment for a pedicure + manicure and had to wait until 10:45 to get my nails started. As I'm sitting waiting, come to find out they "squeezed" someone in ahead of me - hence why I was 45 minutes behind. My biggest pet peeve of any salon. If I have an appointment please don't put walk-ins ahead and make me late. Will not return. Plus this time the pedicure and gel were subpar. read more

My favorite nail salon by far! Everyone who works there is so talented and warm and my nails have never been healthier. I look forward to coming here, the salon is beautiful and calming. Couldn't recommend it more! Also a special shout out to Ruby, I get so many compliments of how my nails look and how long they last. You won't regret coming here!! read more

I travel a lot and as a result have experienced extremely varied levels of quality in gel manicures. This salon knocks it out of the park! It is sparkling clean, well lit, peaceful and quiet. The nail technicians are excellent. I wish this was my local nail salon! read more

I just had a fabulous outdoor pedicure at Polished - my first time there! I used their site to book an appointment and it was so easy. I've been dying for a pedicure and pretty sure I haven't had one since 2019 thanks to COVID. The nail tech, Pammy, was an absolute gem and scrubbed my feet thoroughly and even clipped my dead skin off (exactly what I wanted!) I highly recommend paying extra for the deluxe pedi to get the leg / foot massage. I've been ultra paranoid about Covid but I felt totally safe outside with no one near me. And of course we all wore masks. The owner was so sweet and took time to get to know me as well! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Covered and semi private outdoor services offered by skilled manicurists during Covid. Entire indoor salon equipped with plexiglass shields and all precautions taken as well. I have been coming here for 15 years. Best staff. Talented, professional and accommodating. My favorite nail salon in Marin. Treat yourself and get hooked. This place is a gem! read more

Polished Nail Spa - Covered semi private outdoor nail services - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

Great costumer service, but most important the job they do here is great. I wont go anywhere else to get my nails done. I live in Novato and I dont mind driving a little more to come here. Thank you! read more

New to the neighborhood and was very pleased with my first visit to Polished. Lynn and Kim did a great job!

Great service, beautiful polish change and so easy and convenient...called and got same day appointment.

This continues to be my favorite nail salon in Marin. The ladies are so relaxed and it is a treat to be there. It is completely relaxing and I come out happy each time. The price is good too. I feel so lucky to found this gem. read more

The best manicure and pedicure I have had in a long time. The atmosphere is very relaxing and didn't feel rushed at all. I am bringing my friends next time to treat them to this gem of a place. read more

Well... I asked for a deluxe pedi ( I was dreaming about it as my legs are heavy and I had lot stress lately ) she did the job my nails and massage in 15 minutes max , the massage was 2 minutes, I felt so rush and next to me they were an older women and they massage her for at least 10 minutes. I mean honestly my nails were beautiful and they did a good job on that but it supposed to be a relaxing moment and I felt like they try to do my many and pedi super quick .. in 35 minutes my nails ( botherpedi and many ) were already done. Disappointed:/ for the price that I paid , I know I look young so maybe they believed that I didn't had money or I was too young I'm not sure but I am mentioning that because I have experienced that many times, people doesn't always treat me like I'm a grown woman. Well too bad for them because I could have give them a big tips.. read more

I'd leave 0 stars if I could. So rushed. No conversation. No eye contact the whole time. I'm in town visiting my bff and we wanted a nice pedicure together- BIG MISTAKE-she didn't even ask if I wanted callus remover.. I said they're really bad 4 times with no response, just a light scrub and rushed through the pedicure to accommodate other walk-ins...that were rich old men(that they gave a freaking 10 min massage to, that's practically how long our whole pedicure was) Going down the street to magnolia for a real pedicure....... save yourself the money and avoid this place. read more

Polished Nail Spa - No effort what so ever to help this situation out - avoid at all cost - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

I'm shocked to see this place has such a bad rating! I was here yesterday for a mani & pedi and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. They were polite, friendly, and made me feel super relaxed. I'm not from the area and was only in town visiting, but this would definitely be my go-to nail salon if I lived nearby. I was shocked the TOTAL for both services was only $43! What a great deal. Sadly I didn't have any cash on me to tip (they only accept cash tips) but I would have happily tipped the ladies more than I normally would at home. My nails look great and the massage was much needed! I'd highly recommend this nail salon! read more

Super underwhelmed by this nail salon. My pedicure was done in about 15 minutes and I was charged $35. Nails barely look cleaned up. Go somewhere else. read more

I went for the first time today. I took my elderly father, who had never gotten a pedicure. The technicians were incredibly kind and thorough. The place was very clean, and calm. Would definitely return! read more

Horrible service. Burned my skin while filing down my nails. Couldn't shape correctly so I had to fix it because my nail was SO crooked. She literally only had to put on two nails that fell off. The others were already pre shaped. She couldn't even shape the two she had to put on. It was so crooked. Her demeanor was unapologetically rude and offensive. Will never go there again. I work in the beauty industry and recommend places that I find amazing for my clients to go and get things done...this will be a NEVER GO TO kind of place. Look at my nails. Tell me this isn't just a disaster. I don't mind paying whatever price as long as it's worth it. This was not worth even $10 read more

Polished Nail Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

I can't say enough good things about the loveliest nail technicians around. I have been coming to see Thuy and her team since 2010 when the spa first opened. They are talented, kind, thorough, and just wonderful. They put up with a lot rudeness from some of the randoms whose reviews you'll see here - band, they're always gracious. read more

My manicure had polish around the nails on the skin after finishing. They didn't really scrub my feet, was still left with dead skin after. we were in and out in less than an hour. The worst part is they charged $10 extra to remove the gel polish I already had on. Not only is that a ridiculous over charge for something that took them 1 minute, but they didn't tell me and surprised me with an extra charge at the end. Would not return. read more

RUDE and hostile! I made appointments for 2 and the minute we walked in we were treated so rudely we couldn't believe it! The manager was the worst! She stabbed my friend in the toe with a nail file and ignored her pleas for a gentle pedicure! After the 3rd stab my friend asked the woman (manager) to stop the pedicure! We left !! NO STARS read more

The Best! Elegant, Comfy & Cozy. I always feel special when having my Mani-Pedi here. Thuy (pronounced "Twee") really knows how to pamper her Guests! The social distance dividers are stylish & unobtrusive; they fit right-in with the Posh decor. Long time customer, Loved every minute! Thank You read more

I have been a customer here for several years after trying many nail salons in Marin and SF. In my opinion Twi has the very best salon of all. It's luxuriously decorated and the services provided are first rate. There is a private outside alley that is beautifully appointed and the ambiance for both inside and outside is pandemic safe and very calming. Lots of plexiglass has been installed as well as scrupulous sanitation procedures practiced all day long. It's located adjacent to the Lark Theatre in Larkspur. For holidays and all the year through treat yourself to the luxury spa quality of Polished Nail Salon!! L Mueller Larkspur, CA read more

Great job on my manicure/pedicure. Both ladies were very nice and very professional. I did not feel rushed and had a lot of time to allow my nails to dry. I was not moved from the very comfortable chair like other salons and I was pampered with a lengthy massage. I would recommend this salon for anyone who is not in a rush. read more

Polished Nail Spa - Neatly trimmed nails with precision nail painting make up a very nice job. - Nail Salons Near Me - Larkspur, California

Place is OK, but why do they always need to be so rude? The owner never looks up and smiles, only speaks her language. Across the street they do the same job only with a smile. read more

Terrible service! Called a few days ago for 2 mani-pedi's for my mom & I. We showed up to our appointment on time. Took the ladies 10 minutes to seat us then we sat while they began servicing two others who arrived after us and had booked their appointment just an hour before arriving. We left after alerting the staff of this issue & will never return. read more

I have been a customer of Polished for years and I loved every provider. The salon was friendly, and providers got to know me as I go to know them. It was a pleasure to go there. The salon has been sold. I believe it is now called, "Be Polished". Unfortunately, my one and only experience was not what I enjoy when going to a nail salon. I'll explain. I do not appreciate when the provider says, "hello how are you?" and then has no interest other than to get you out! Yes, my mani/pedi were both good. I wrote to the new owner explaining how I feel. Since then, I have gone to another salon. I will try one more time at "Be Polished", and see how I feel about going there. Also, It is a shame that the providers who left were not allowed to say good bye to their customers. Some they got to know with 20 years of service. This is not 1985 and the business practices need to change toward the customers. read more