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Rock & Polish

4.1 (352 reviews)
ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

By appointment only

Services - Rock & Polish

Nail fill-in

Toe nail fill-in

Hand nail fill-in

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Hand and toe nail fill-in

Manicure

Manicure and pedicure

Pedicure

Nail polish change

Toe polish change

Hand polish change

Hand and toe polish change

Nail polish removal

Toe polish removal

Hand polish removal

Hand and toe polish removal

Nail repair

Waxing

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Lili M.

You walk in and it smells so good! I called in this morning and they were able to take me in because someone canceled (or at least they thought they did). I get in and am asked to wait 30 minutes. I'm not exactly sure why but I think it was because the person they thought cancelled actually came in. I noticed as well that there are no massage chairs but regular lounge chairs and they use a big bowl for your feet. Not my style but ok. Anyways, the staff was really nice. They started with my manicure first and I wanted gel. It was nice but they were a bit sloppy with the work on my finger nails (paint on the sides, etc) and didn't go back to clean up the work. I had to mention it. But they didn't get all places that I didn't see until after the appointment. They did however make it super painless which I totally appreciated. My pedicure was next. I did gel for that too. The water was HOT! It became unbearable that I asked for colder water and I usually love hot water. The pedicure was done pretty well and painless. It came to a total of $93 which was sad but it's the cost these days for gel I guess. Sadly, my nails started chipping a couple of days after UGHHHHHH. I'm thankful they took me last minute but not sure Id want to come back.

Gel builder with design

Excellent work taking care for respectful customers. Enjoy relaxing moments at Rock and Polish. Come and get nails done beautifully!

White iridescent dipped nails
Janine L.

Local Jack London nail salon that I regularly go to. What I love most is that they are open on Sunday's when I have downtime and it's hard to find a salon which takes clients on Sunday. The girls there are very friendly and do a great job with my nails. I also love their gel rehab in between gel nails that help your natural nails heal. They also have a healthier version of gel that can be removed quickly. Lots of color options. Prices are a bit on the higher side but they do a good job. Appointments are easy to book online through their portal so you don't need to call to book one. The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is it's a bit variable if their appointments are on time. There have been times I've been there and it's right on time. Today, I had a 3pm appointment and they didn't start working on me until 3:30-3:45pm. My mani and pedi took until 5:45pm! They do get busy Sunday afternoons and Sunday mornings tend to be more slow. If you book during a slower day or time, I'm sure the service is better.

Finished result. $142 later
Anwesha D.

Pedicure: I had done a foot peel mask the week before (great life hack to get the most out of your pedicures) so my feet were already smooth but my toenails needed some TLC Chairs are kinda uncomfortable if you're used to regular pedicure chairs that lean back but tolerable If you have sensitive nails bring your own nail file bc they use the coarse ones that you use for acrylic and kind of hurt. Massage- lasted maybe less than 2 min. 0/5 Overall finished look, 4/5 Builder Gel: Decided to take a break from my long gel X so I got a removal with builder gel and French tip The girl was really gentle and took her time however she didn't push back my cuticles before trimming them and the polish application left a gap, for having spent $145 before tip I would expected to walk out with nothing to nitpick about. I'll probably be back for sake of convenience but for price point expected better

Broken Nail , gel x , 120.00 cost 4 days later broken , what a waste of my money
Nisha R.

I came here for the first time for gel X nails for a vacation, spent 120.00 on nails only for them to break and bend off, Mind you these type of nails are pose to last a few weeks , I've never encountered my nails bending, however the customer service was ok, not many selection of colors, Jon the less I'm very disappointed that my nails broke off only 4 days after getting them done 120.00 wasted ,

Sleek and so kawaii gel manicure with light pink tone
KT T.

I lurrrve my nails and the women who work here are professionals! The business is so busy because of the quality so be sure to book ahead! The vibes is soooo relaxing! Not your traditional nail salon but the quality in service and color selection is on point! I'll definitely be back for a more complicated mail design, but for now I'm adoring my simple pink shade! Thank you again ladies!

I asked for a thin French and this is what I got

Loved the vibe and location, but my nails did not come out to my liking. There were visible smudges, areas that the polish didn't cover and polish al over my hands. $74 dollars for reg mani pedi with French. I asked for thin French and got regular.

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Great and speedy service. The chair set up is not as long leg friendly as I would like but it worked.

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Friendly people who remember your name and treat you with respect! I also like the flexibility of signing up for my appointments online.

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2 years ago

Clean and relaxing environment for a manicure and pedicure. Rare to find in the Bay Area.

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Love Rock and Polish. The atmosphere is so relaxing. My acrylics have been on for 3 weeks!!

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Lovely team. Comfy nice chairs. Large windows with great light. Reasonable prices. Easy parking. Win win win.

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Ask the Community - Rock & Polish

Do you have WiFi?

Yes

What service do you book if you want nail extensions?

They don't have it listed on their website. But I would just call to book their soft gel extensions. I just got mine done and I called. 🙂

Is this business still open?

Yes,we're open Tue-Fri 10am-6pm ,Sat-Sun 9am-5pm.

Do they do dip nails?

They do gel extension only. The technique press gel.

Is this a Black-owned business?

no, this is not a black owned business. The owner is a Vietnamese woman.

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