I absolutely LOVE Tulip Nails Salon, and Quy is hands down the reason I keep coming back. She is truly one of a kind. There is no nail design too crazy, too detailed, or too specific for her she always delivers, and somehow makes it look even better than the inspiration. Quy is a true perfectionist in the best way possible. She takes her time, pays attention to every single detail, and genuinely cares about her work. I never feel rushed, and I never have to "settle" or second guess anything. I can honestly say I've never once worried about not liking my nails (even when trying something new) because I already know they're going to come out flawless. What really sets her apart is her consistency and professionalism. She listens, she suggests improvements when needed, and she makes sure everything is perfectly shaped, clean, and balanced. My nails always last (5 weeks retention EVERY set) , always look fresh, and ALWAYS get compliments. If you're looking for a nail tech you can fully trust, who treats your nails like art and takes pride in every set, Quy is your girl. Tulip Nails Salon is super lucky to have her and so am I. I won't go to anyone else! read more

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I get so many compliments on my Gel French Tip Pedicure & Medium/Long Stiletto Nails with Pink Powder and Soft Tulip Gel Polish on top and Gold Flakes . read more

Tulip Nails is my go to in Alameda for my Mani's! All the staff are welcoming, but Timmy is the reason I've gone back a couple times now - his process is thorough and he's so soft handed! I wish I got a picture when he did square before these sets below were done, but he does the square shape perfect too. This is my first time doing fun designs instead of nudes or pinks, so I'm happy that Timmy is kind to work with and talented to do these sets for me. The salon overall is relaxing and there's fresh juice for sale in the back! I haven't had a pedi here yet, but every time I come, the chairs are filled with families or couples getting group pedis done and the loyal regulars coming in as the salons already full. It's a smaller space, but definitely cozy, clean and perfect for your mani and pedi needs. read more

Tulip Nails - Cat eye - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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What is talent? This is talent!! I only tell Timmy nature color with cat's eyes and it comes out so good!! Elegant yet sweet. Perfect for every occasion and it's short!! read more

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Quy did it again! This is a #latepost for my summer vacation nails per usual - very happy with Quy, she took her time, very patient and attention to detail. Received so many compliments, thank you Quy! read more

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Yvonne did my newest set and I am in love! They remember my name and are so warm and welcoming. Plus my nails last a long time after coming here. Today a full family came in (mom, grandma, grandpa, and daughters) and they all knew the staff and got great service. If your whole family goes there, you know it's a good place! read more

Tulip Nails - Gel pedicure with acrylics - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

The BEST salon out there!!! We called and made an appointment ahead of time, they were more than accommodating for my three friends and I. We were seated. We got pedicures and manicures. I showed a picture of wanted I wanted and got EXACTLY what I wanted. Honestly it's the most perfect nails I have ever received and my toes look amazing. So happy with the service and such amazing work!!! read more

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Monthly pedicure time! Yvonne did my Pedi and like everyone else at the shop, she is very thorough but I also like the way she massages my legs. She has a firm touch that I like. Everyone will say hi to you and use your name when you walk in. I had a long, hard day today and it was so nice to get a cold bottle of water while soaking my feet. When the hot paraffin wax touched my feet, all my problems went away. You deserve this kind of treatment too! Make an appointment soon! read more

Tulip Nails - Pedicure with hot wax. See how smooth my skin is?! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Quy does my gel-x nails and takes her TIME with the appointments. She really does make sure the shape and design is what I ask for and it's nice having a nail tech that isn't rushing you out the door. Sometimes I take a month in between sets and the retention is TOP-TIER. Literally. Never had a nail pop off. read more

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Found this salon while browsing Park Street. Salon seemed aged and may benefit from renovation, but looked clean. Staff were courteous and professional. Got a regular pedicure. Cindy/ Sandy(?) was very gentle and thorough with my pedicure. Received all of attention that my feet needed. I appreciated the warm towel compress and massage chair. Pricing was not clear on website/Yelp/Google. When I asked at entrance of pricing for a pedicure, the gentleman working there said $30. However, I was charged $32 before tip by Sandy. It gave me an impression that they change the pricing accordingly to people : ( ? Please be upfront with better fair pricing. read more

Tulip Nails - Pricing list at front of store- as of 10/2024 - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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Always a great experience at Tulip! Quy has been doing my nails lately & they always turn out exactly how I want them! Even though my nails are always simple, I'm super picky about the shape & Quy always takes her time to make everything even & perfect for me! I also really appreciate that she asks me if I like the shape or if she needs to fix anything after she finishes filing them. It gives you a moment to check your nails to make sure they're to your liking -- it's a small gesture, but it's thoughtful. She also makes & sells her own juices at the shop & they're delicious! I had the "green juice" most recently, but have had watermelon & orange too -- all were yummy! The pedicures here are great too! Not sure of the ladies' names, but have always been happy leaving here! read more

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Timmy did a great job! I loved my set! I highly recommend this place, I've been here myself multiple times and always find myself coming back! I love their job and the customer service they provide! read more

Tulip Nails - 5/5 done by Timmy!!!! I loved them!!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Tulip nails has been my go to for 10+ years. They are very kind, caring and great at their craft. read more

Tulip Nails - Hard gel manicure - red with polka dots 10/10 - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Quy eats everytime im telling you! Every inspo i show her we give it a try and comes out fire as always‍ . Gatekeeping the best nailtech in Alameda shhhh!!! 1000/10 read more

Tulip Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Nail art by Anna and pedicure by Timmy. Anna is patient and detail-oriented and always makes the cutest designs from the photos I show her. I specifically request her and have not been denied a nail art request! Timmy is also great and uses a foot scrub. Both my pedicure and manicure last over a month. This is the only nail salon I will go to in the Bay Area and I've been to quite a few! read more

Tulip Nails - Pedicure and gel manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Dropped in for a mani pedi! The staff were super professional and very cordial! There was peaceful music playing and very cute reality TV was playing. The chairs are comfortable. I was relaxing the whole time. They did my nails at the same time, so I didn't have to move n wait n all that, which is awesome read more

Gel X nails or acrylics you can never go wrong with the mother daughter duo. I truly love them I've been going here for over 8 years . Catch them on a day wheee mimosas are offered and it's truly a vibe read more

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I love this nail salon. I love coming here and the pedicures are so amazing and relaxing. They also do really good manipedis for men! Nails came out fabulous. read more

Tulip Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here as a recommendation from my friend to see Quy. She is friendly and very gentle while removing and doing my gel nails. She took her time to make sure my nails turn out great with every little polishing details. We chatted our way through naturally, and I enjoyed our conversation. I feel like we are friends already. I also asked her to wax my eyebrows, which she did an excellent job. Young and talented, I highly recommend and will definitely return for future nail necessities. read more

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Love Quy, her mom and her cousin! My go-to for mani/pedi. They do an amazing job! She introduced me to Gel-X and I've been obsessed ever since. They always make me feel at home. read more

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Well, Timmy done did it again!!! I love that I can show him an inspo pic and he gets it just right for me. As always, the service was amazing and everyone is always so kind and welcoming. Can't wait to go back for my next set already read more

Tulip Nails - White frenchies floral design - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

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Stopped by Tulip Nails last minute after my regular salon was booked, and was pleasantly surprised with how my gel manicure and pedicure turned out. The salon was small and clean. Colors were limited. They didn't have my usual OPI Alpine Snow, so I went with OPI Gelato On My Mind. Both technicians were efficient and detail oriented. Appreciated that they limited the small talk, because l just wanted to relax on my day off. $60 for gel manicure and regular pedicure. Per the signs posted throughout the salon, there is a $3-5 COVID fee added. Overall, solid salon that got the job done, will be back if my regular salon on the island is too busy. read more

Another wonderful day at TULIP NAILS. Today had an appointment which means I was late. Called the shop let them know. When I arrived no problem. In and Out. Yvonne is awesome read more

I found Quy about five months ago after my previous tech moved & I have to say, Quy is by far my favorite nail tech. She gives off the best vibes & she takes pride in what she does. I usually do not like change or to try new things but I trust her to never disappoint! read more

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The ladies are very nice and professional. My daughter loves this place and goes as often as she can afford to. They did a good job on both of our nails on our recent visit. She got Gel X and I got acrylics because I need the strength and we were both happy with the outcome. We will be back soon. read more

First time coming to Tulip Nails because my friend recommended me. She advised me to ask for Timmy! Which I am glad she did because I loved the service he provided! I asked for a pedicure, and he did a perfect shape! And my pedicure came out so nice thanks to him. Everyone in the Nail salon was nice! read more

Appointments were easy to schedule and the ladies that work here were nice and on time. Initially had two different designs in mind but the nail artist was not able to do it. Default to a gel nails with gems thinking what can go wrong. The nails started to crack and show lines where the diamond was gel/glue on few hours after the Thursday evening appointment. The lines are visibly worse with time but the nails with just the gel polish were fine. I am pretty convinced it's due to extra nail cures to secure the added gems. read more

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Quy is the absolute best! She's the only person I trust to do my gel-x nails and I'm one of those indecisive, yet very particular clients. Quy helps me brainstorm designs and they always come out beautifully! Also, I only get my gel pedis (white color only bc ya girl's boring) at Tulip bc theirs last for at least a month with no chipping! I didn't catch his name, but the fabulous man with the glasses does my pedis and he is very meticulous with his work Pro tip: Schedule ahead of time, otherwise you will be waiting bc their services are highly sought after. If you want your gel-x done by Quy, call in first to make sure she's available. read more

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Tulip nails does not disappoint! I wanted a really fun look for my vacation trip to Kauai. I brought in a photo and they were able to recreate it even better than the picture! The attention to detail is spectacular. Be sure to call ahead to make an appointment, they are popular and get busy. read more

Tulip Nails - Butterfly nails!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

As someone who gets nails done on a regular basis, this is by far the BEST nail shop. Timmy was amazing and so great with detail! Not a single flaw in sight. He takes his time to make sure all of my nails are symmetrical and well painted! Thank you so much Timmy :)) I will be coming only to this shop. read more

Tulip Nails - Gel x - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I was housesitting for a friend on the island over the holidays and wanted to get my nails done. They took my reservation and were ready to get me seated when I entered. Everyone was very nice and treated me like a regular on the first visit. They even let me come in the next day and redid one of my nails that got stomped by the dog right after I finished up, no extra charge, no questions asked. They were not too harsh on my hands or feet. Comfy massage chairs and right off Park St. so close to eateries, coffee and shopping. Will definitely return anytime I'm in town. Highly recommend. read more

They are very friendly, and they made very good job. They are accessible for take appointments .

Mimi is amazing! She's detail-oriented, friendly, and always makes my nails look perfect. Her work is clean, creative, and long-lasting. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch nail tech! read more

the service was so good! everyone is so nice and very gentle. i love coming to them because i always leave happy with the results. i love my nails!!! read more

Tulip Nails - Gel X - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I have been a loyal customer for 8 years. Every month a gel mani/pedi. Cost me about $100. w/ tip. I tip 20%. Its an expensive extravagance and special treat to myself. I have been pretty satisfied over the years, but just recently the gel has not been holding up? I Google searched the issue after 5 nails in one week chipped really bad! It said, " probably old, expired product". When I went in with my concerns after 5 breaks in a couple days, they said this is normal. A gel mani only last two week. This never happened before? I pay extra for Gel BC it supposed to "be stronger and last longer"! I was verbally attacked. It was as though "I " did something to create the problem! I was really upset that they didn't "care" enough about my long time patronage to "make it right". All I asked for was a slight discount on my next service to offset the inconvenience, and they just kept going on and on about nails only lasting two weeks, not 4. They lost my business, I left. There are over 100 salons in town. I believe in keeping longtime customers happy. I never complained or got any special "loyal customer discount", or anything other than a water. To bad Yvonne, Timmy and Qui " _ I thought you guys cared more " ( read more

Sadly this was a terrible service experience. The pedicurist dug into my big toe so hard that it bled. It is now swollen and painful. Then after my toes were painted and I had sat, the pedicurist said they were dry. She tried to put my sandals on and they dragged the paint on my big toe off, ruining the paint. I was polite and paid/tipped anyway, people make mistakes. I came back today-- next day-- and asked her to simply repaint the toenail. She asked me to pick the polish and then left me standing without speaking to me, in the front of the store for 20 minutes. Another customer came in after me and was seated in a chair, and had their service begin while I was still standing there-- with my two kids-- just trying to get my toenail repainted. I politely offered to come back at a better time, and asked what would work better for them. They still ignored this request and left me standing there, and motioned to a chair. My kids were hungry, there was no sign they were at all interested in politeness or customer service. In addition, my toe (pictures) is swollen and throbbing. What a disaster. Causing an injury then ruining a paint job, and then failing to rectify it in what would have been pretty easy and painless. Very unprofessional. I want my $32 dollars back. read more

Tulip Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I have been a client of Yvonne for over 15 years- and recently had the opportunity for her daughter Quy to do my nails. Quy did a phenomenal Gel-X set for me. Quy is a perfectionist. My nails are perfectly shaped, the polish is even, and most of all the nails are quality!! Quy is also a professional nail tech with a great hand and eye for intricate nail art and can execute what I think are difficult designs with ease. I cannot recommend Quy enough if you are looking for a nail tech who specializes in Gel-X and nail art! read more

Tulip Nails - Brown chrome Gel-X almond shape nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

Great job but busy so book an appt. Clean and organized. Nice people. Great massage.

Still coming to Tulip and still 100% happy with my results every visit! This particular time I got the GelX with Quy - and she killed it! I'm really just on here to add the praise on how glad I am to have found a nail salon where I feel comfortable and pleased with both the service and the results! Yvonne, Quy & Nancy - literally everyone does such great work and they all make me feel welcome. The best part is their fair pricing - they do quality work at competitive price points. read more

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Pristine customer service. Super sweet and efficient and welcoming. Definitely recommend. Love the hours.