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PolishedbyPaul

4.9 (18 reviews)
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Jo N.

Just wanted to add more recent pictures of his beautiful work. Paul is so creative. I always look forward to nail day.

Paul is beyond talented with his work and such a sweet person! His intimate studio is so cute where he also provides drinks and snacks which enhances your experience. #1 nail and lash tech in the Bay Area ...Period!

New design. Love it!!
Nicole R.

I have been coming to Paul for many years and have never been disappointed. Very talented and has a great mind to come up with stuff when I'm not sure

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Shannon A.

I have been coming to Paul for years! There is nobody better in the Bay to see for nails! He is creative and a master of the craft. If you can dream it, he can make it happen and probably even better! Not only do his nails LOOK great but they have STAYING power!!

Chantelle L.

Paul is my dude! Not only does he provide stellar service and has so much creative flair, but I always look forward to the silly banter at our appointments. He's a delight to work with and is by far the best nail tech I've gone to in the East Bay. I had previous issues with nail breakage, extremely painful, but since I've gone to Paul my nails are bulletproof. No cheap product here! Often I come in with an idea in mind and Paul takes it to the next level. He makes sure you leave happy. You will not be disappointed with his work!

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jade j.

Paul is Amazing, very creative and talented. I was lucky enough to find him when I move to east bay and I got to say in the 5 years I've been coming to him I've never had any same design. My nails are always on point and always get compliments on them.

Wet look chrome
Janessa S.

Paul is the premier nail ARTIST in the area! Paul never shies away from any of the latest trends in nail design. Paul's work speaks for itself, so you will need an appointment! If you're into trendy nails and not sure where to go, get PolishedbyPaul!!

Thank you so much Paul! I love my nails so much. You took my ideas and delivered beautiful nails! You are now my permanent nail guy! If u are looking to get amazing nails done, make sure to ask for Paul!

Fresh gel x full set, never disappointed.

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“I had previous issues with nail breakage, extremely painful, but since I've gone to Paul my nails are bulletproof.”

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Victoria iLashes & PMU - Hybrid set

Victoria iLashes & PMU

4.9(20 reviews)
1.8 mi

Absolutely love my eyelash extensions by Victoria! They look…read morejust like the strip lashes I used to wear--only better! Victoria is so sweet and genuinely caring. She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable the entire time, from offering drinks and snacks to the cozy heated bed and relaxing, zen atmosphere. As a first-time client, she even gave me $20 off! So happy I found my new lash artist. Highly recommend!

Victoria is so sweet & kind! This was my first time getting lash extensions, so I'm glad she walked…read moreme through the process and maintenance tips. While it did feel really relaxing and I believe she did an amazing job, the style I got versus what I had shown her/requested was entirely different. I'm a tad bit disappointed since we spoke about the style and length I wanted in great detail prior to application (over phone and in person). The lashes I got just look like a longer and messier version of my natural lashes. I think that she also charged both my friend and i for the lash set above the one we purchased (I wanted classic but was charged for light hybrid, and she wanted hybrid but was charged for light full). Regardless, it still looks good, just not exactly what I asked for. (4/5 stars) **EDITED 10PM** I wanted to respect the owner's privacy, however I do think it's worth it to mention that the service is being done in a home rather than a studio. I'm aware that it can be off-putting to some clients (myself being one of them) since the current location is not the same as the permanent location. The owner had asked me and my friend to edit our reviews, and then harassed me by sending an aggressive text message due to my honest review. I no longer feel comfortable booking appointments here, and would not recommend it to anyone I personally know. (**updated to 2/5 stars)

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Wishful Lashes by Jenneath - False lashes? Mascara? NO. All Jeannette :)

Wishful Lashes by Jenneath

4.9(41 reviews)
0.5 mi
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If you're a first-timer like me, make an appointment with Jenneath! She is so talented and makes…read moreyou feel super comfortable during the entire process. I was recommended by my boss to come see Jenneath since she has been getting her lashes done by her for a while, and they look great! I'm going to Disneyland for the weekend and didn't want to wear too much makeup, so I decided to give eyelash extensions a try, and they look AMAZING! I am so happy with the results! They give me the perfect amount of POP to my eyes without having to wear any eye makeup. My natural lashes are super sparse and grow straight down, so I always have to curl them and apply mascara, or for any special occasions I'll wear falsies. Now I can save myself all that time and effort and just wake up with bomb lashes! Thank you, Jenneath, for the beautiful lashes and the great service :)

So I'm a regular eyelash extensions woman. I've been getting eyelash extensions for the past 3…read moreyears. For 2 of those years, I was going salon to salon and couldn't find the perfect person UNTIL I CAME TO JEANETTE! I've been seeing her for almost a year now (I come regularly every 3 weeks) and she is TRULY THE BEST! She uses the best quality products and is just amazing. I have stubborn straight Asian lashes, but that's not an issue for Jeannette. She does "volume lashes" for me shchi means she puts three extensions PER LASH. I get compliments almost daily on my lashes. For my wedding, Jeannette made them a little longer and it was perfect! She is a superstar. After I moved from CV, I thought about looking elsewhere but I know nobody can do it as great as Jeanette so I will commute the hour to see her!

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Brow+K-Beauty Lab

Brow+K-Beauty Lab

4.9(309 reviews)
0.6 mi
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I've been going to Jenny at Brow+ K-Beauty Lab in Castro Valley for about a year now, and I can…read morehonestly say it has become one of my favorite self-care rituals. I stay consistent with my monthly facials, and the difference in my skin has been incredible. My skin is glowing, healthy, and aging beautifully! Since meeting Jenny, I always renew my 5-visit pass - who doesn't want to be pampered and glowing?! When I first started in late 2025, I didn't realize how much intentional self-care could benefit not only my skin, but my soul too. Each visit feels like an investment in myself. Jenny is absolutely amazing. She is attentive and intentional throughout the entire session, carefully prepping my skin and giving it the love and care it needs. I always leave feeling refreshed with that beautiful, glass-like glow! The studio on Redwood Road in Castro Valley is chic, stylish, comfortable, and impeccably clean, which makes the entire experience even better.

Booked a Tuesday appointment for a back facial, because I've been searching everywhere for one in…read morethe East Bay and I was so excited when I found her website listing one for $120 for 60 minutes! Booked through the website, Paid my deposit and everything and was super excited for the experience. The description is: "Treat your back to a luxurious Back Facial that improves elasticity, hydration, and texture while stimulating collagen production for firmer, more youthful skin. With deep cleansing, exfoliation, and nourishing masks, this rejuvenating treatment revitalizes dry or uneven skin on your back, leaving it smoother and brighter." Got the confirmation text and email and confirmed everything. When I got there, Jenny very kindly informed me that she actually no longer does the back facials, she only does face facials now. I was definitely disappointed, but I had already driven there and had the day off, so I opted for the 10 step Korean facial instead ($199 before tip). She said that she was currently doing an offer for $199 instead of $300+, so I figured why not. This one is 90 minutes instead of 60 minutes. If it's your first time coming, I would recommend getting there 5 mins ish before your appointment so you can park and find the entrance to her room - there's a lot of other businesses here so I did have to take a lap to find the right door in the hallway. Pros: The whole facial experience was actually pretty great - the whole place is clean, easy parking out front. And it's very involved, in a good way. it includes massage to the face, shoulder, neck, arms, as well as all the regular facial stuff like extractions and a mask. She also uses the Plasonic machine (which can feel hot like it's burn/zapping your skin) but you can tell her if it feels too hot and she'll change the settings. She got rid of my blackheads with an ultrasonic skin scrubber and extracted all my whiteheads. There's also red light therapy. The studio is super clean, and Jenny is super sweet and nice, definitely easy to trust the Korean lady. I definitely would not mind coming back for another facial - I left there with my skin feeling super soft, she gave me some skincare tips, and it's a great location if you live in Castro Valley or San Leandro. I would definitely recommend wearing comfortable and thinner pants, because it gets pretty hot in the room with all the treatments. My highest praise would include that the extraction part wasn't as painful as other facials I've had, and the shoulder/neck/arm massage was surprisingly really helpful in relieving some pain I had from work! Cons: - I think it was really hard for me to give a 5, since I feel like I fell for false advertising thinking I was coming for a back facial. Things worked out in the end and I was due for a facial anyway - but I would have done some things differently (like not washed my hair beforehand, since it got a lot oilier after the scalp massage) if I had known I wasn't getting the back facial. Her service is great and I would highly recommend her for facials - and it sounds like her microblading is well appreciated too - but just be aware there are NO back facials here.

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PolishedbyPaul - othersalons - Updated October 2026

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