I recently moved from southern california and was having trouble finding an affordable place to get a pedicure. All of the pricing in San Francisco is rather high in comparison to back home. I stumbled upon Vena's late at night scrolling through Yelp and couldn't be happier! The establishment is clean, the service was amazing, and I'd definitely come back again. I got a basic gel pedicure which was $50. I had grown out gel polish from about 3 months ago that they carefully removed. They even noted that the color I liked was sheer and recommended mixing 2 shades to make the color pop more. Other places would not provide their suggestion. The lady doing my pedicure was careful and kind. It took about 1 hour in total after finishing the gel and doing a massage/lotion with hot stone. I did not expect to be so pampered! I do highly recommend an appointment because they are BUSY! I had my pedicure on a Sunday and while they do take walk-ins, the salon was quite packed with existing appointments. They were honest with the long wait time with folks walking in which I appreciated as other places make you sit without real notice of when they can receive you. I can't wait to come back again and maybe try a manicure next time. read more

My friend treated me to a gel pedicure on my (nasty uncared for ) feet and now that Rose has finished working a gentle yet efficient and detailed oriented. This is such a calm and relaxed salon with gentle music. What a find. I love the self check in. The choice of polish , gel and regular is wonderful and displayed logically. My friend had a cat eye tip French gel manicure don by Amy and you know you have an amazing person when your nails come out better than the IG post. read more

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Another mani by Mindy! I had to come in a few days early to remove the stunning cat eye French mani from about two weeks earlier because you're not allowed to wear metallic nail enamel when you have an MRI I decided I wanted a soft, calming color and at the last minute asked Mindy if she could do a line drawing of a lotus for me. We looked at a couple of pictures and she freehanded this absolute masterpiece which was not a copy, but her own beautiful interpretation of what I had imagined. read more

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I've now been coming to this nail salon regularly for a year. I'm a complainer and I have yet to find anything to complain about. Super professional, it's clean, the people are lovely, they have a good selection of colors... It's really a top notch salon. I often bring my daughter with me and they always find a way to squeeze us both in. Appointments are definitely recommended, but you don't always need them. I often call same day and they usually find a way to get me in. It is a little pricey. read more

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Slight miscommunication at the beginning, but got quickly resolved. Overall service was great! Very professional clean environment. You see them take out the sterilized tools for the beginning of the service. Great selection of colors. Quick and efficient. I love a good hot stone massage. Got a builder gel fill and pedicure in less than 45 minutes. Pricing was definitely on par for the level of service. Happy with this place and friendly staff. read more

I never leave bad reviews but I'm not impressed by the place at all. They charged me $75 for nails that are poorly shaped and they didn't even paint them evenly or to the cuticle. Insane. All I wanted was a fill (I pay like $45 for a fill at my previous nail salon in Castro valley). The nail tech here told me that I have "gel builder" on my nails so she had to do them a certain way. Makes no sense, bc I def never had that on my nails before. She screwed up the color twice and I voiced my concerns and she seemed annoyed with me. Honestly it looks like my 6 year old niece painted my nails and the shape is awful. I will never go back here sorry. With tip I paid $90 bucks. Look at the photos they are AWFUL. Bulky, uneven, and shaped terribly. read more

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Exactly what I wanted! Super talented & friendly staff and amazing attention to detail. read more

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I don't usually get my nails done, but I was going on vacation. I made an appt online, which was very easy. I booked for a gel manicure. I was seen at my appointment time. I think the finished product was great, my nails looked cute, and hey, the nail tech had rough hands to work with so kudos to him for making them look great! I think the price is fair. This place will be my go to in the future read more

I booked an appointment online for the special pedicure. LOVE being able to book online. Upon arrival, there is a tablet to check in. I was taken to the pedicure chair shortly afterwards. The whole pedicure experience was so enjoyable. She was so attentive to detail and also gentle plus the massage chair was a plus and loved the leg massage that came with hot stones. I almost fell asleep. Great customer service! Nice to find a place on the island finally. I already booked my next appointment. Highly recommend! read more

Currently my go to place to get a pedicure in Alameda. I always call ahead to make sure they can take me as they can get busy but usually no problem. Quality brands like OPI and Essie and the massages with a hotel towel is nice. It's clean and parking nearby with meters is available. There's a loyalty rewards card if you use cash! read more

Wow wow Vena Nail Salon knows how to make a good first impression! I had been hearing from locals that Vena Nail Salon is top notch and deserving of repeat business. I had to find out for my own if this nail salon could be a new fave of mines on the island. Upon walking in I was immediately greeted by multiple nail techs. The space was bright, airy, organized and clean. It was busy but there was an open seat for a pedicure. Yay! I chose my color, a beautiful aqua blue gel color from Chaun Legend's ‼ line of gel polish--surprised they had these! Pricing for pedicure options was comparable for the area, starting at $50 for a basic gel pedicure that includes a hot stone massage. The nail tech was gentle, and attentive, offering me water or tea and making sure I was comfortable at all times. She worked quick but quality didn't suffer and slowed it down for the hot stone massage part. In less than an hour my pedicure was finished! I totally see why Vena Nail Salon has such a good reputation for its quality work and charming space. I will so come back and will even plan on buying gift cards for family and friends. Definitely one of my new favorite nail salons in Alameda! read more

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I finally found my go-to salon! This place is quality from the esthetics to the customer care. I've even gotten my husband to go with me now (& he's extra picky!). Also, their scheduling system online is super easy. I always come for the "basic pedicure", but it never feels basic. They're very attentive and careful. I love coming here and just relaxing. read more

Im so happy I found this gem of a nail salon. This place is truly great- and after having had my nails done every 2-3 weeks over the last 6 months ish, I have nothing but positive things to say. Mindy has been taking so good care of me - and my nails are always perfect. Mindy is gentle and kind and a perfectionist herself- and always up for whatever I ask;) thanks to Mindy and her staff! read more

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Most reasonably priced basic pedicure in Alameda with great service. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is quite pleasant and comfortable. read more

Been coming here forever. Staff makes you feel at home. Latest set was perfect. If you're thinking of trying them, go--they're worth it. read more

Vena Nail Salon - Been coming here forever. Staff makes you feel at home. Latest set was perfect. If you're thinking of trying them, go--they're worth it. - Nail Salons Near Me - Alameda, California

I have been to this salon a few times for full sets, and at the beginning I thought it was great. I noted their kindness and attention to detail. Never seemed rushed. I enjoyed the animal videos on screen and However the most recent time I went there was heavily disappointing. I asked for acrylic, but they couldn't tell me what was on my nails. I have no idea what they ended up using. They turned out super bumpy and uneven. For what they cost--not worth it. Perhaps it was just the nail tech I had that day. I would consider going back; however, they raised the prices this month because they upgraded some amenities. The amenities are nice but all things considered, I lost a lot of trust with this salon. read more

Always do a good job. The place is clean and staff are friendly. Great massage with pedicure, too!

I've been seeing Mindy for years. She's terrific! The salon is clean and well-kept, and I'm always pleased with the results of my pedicure. There are two televisions, which I'm usually not wild about, but they either show soothing nature videos (you can't watch a video of cute bunnies frolicking and not relax) or cooking videos, so they're not too intrusive. I do recommend making an appointment--this place is popular, and you want to be sure to get your preferred time! read more

Thank you Rose!!! For my beautiful birthday nails you did an incredible job. I've never had my nails this beautiful. First time customer and will continue to go. I also like how you can make appointments online. Thanks again Rose!! Just in case anyone is wondering the color number is 260DC read more

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My go to always! They are so friendly and have the best service and remember me everytime I go there.

Normally I wouldn't go back and forth but since the owner wanted to provide false information I feel the need to respond. The owner did respond to my initial email but all he said was call the salon. I asked him what I should say when I call ( am I getting a discount, a comped service, making an appointment to pay full price? Who knows!) but he never responded. He clearly wanted to look good on yelp it didn't care about actually resolving my problem. Poor nail and customer service! read more

I couldn't get into my usual place before an event, so I tried out Vena after a lot of research about nail salons that do gel well and have high standards for sanitation. I loved everything about this place! The space is bright and clean, with sun pouring in through tall windows. It's super easy to book your appointment online, and I found a good deal of next-day availability. Vena offers more than 100 gel colors, which are satisfyingly displayed on a neat keychain, by color family, with sequential numbers and color names. Cleanliness standards are high. For each customer, there is a sanitized bag of tools and a single use pumice. My pedicure was efficient and luxurious - a huge benefit if you are like me and always struggling to squeeze in this little bit of self care bt work and caregiving. I saw Amy, who gave me one of the best gel pedis of my life - and some solid advice about exfoliation. I will return! read more

On the drive up, there's free parking and metered parking. An electronic check-in system, VERY CLEAN environment. Lots of gel colors. I love when places have specialty pedicure menus and the Vena Golden Pedicure is amazing- stones, collagen lotions, fresh oranges/lemons, callous removal, hot towels, massage. My manicure was on point, very good shape and well painted. The chair massage feature is really nice as well. read more

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My daughter and I came by for pedicures one Saturday morning. My daughter is 4 and was very excited. They hyped her up and made her feel very special, while doing an amazing job for me as well. This will be my new go-to salon! read more

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I love this neighborhood nail spa! It's immaculately clean and easy to schedule online. Mindy does a beautiful job and my nails never chip. My nails grow out a quarter inch before I come in for a fresh mani/pedi :-) read more

They serve tea while you get your pedicure. Online booking system is convenient. When you're a regular, they remember you and are so warm and welcoming! read more

My 3 favorite things about this salon: #1 Amy - she rocks! Listened to what I wanted, has been consistent with quality, and just a delight to talk to. :) #2 The online booking feature. It makes it so easy to schedule what you need ahead of time, walk in, and boom you're getting taking care of. #3 Location. I haven't had an issue finding a parking spot once and have been here every 3 weeks since May. There is meter parking along Santa Clara but several surrounding neighborhood streets with free parking. Everyone is so nice in there. Ambiance and professionalism has been on point since my first visit. I highly recommend this salon! read more

I absolutely love this salon. Mindy the owner is very polite, sweet and professional. Ever since I started coming here my nails became very strong and healthy. I do gel manicure every two weeks. Tammy is my manicurist and she is spectacular! Very attentive to details and know how to cut your cuticles the way I like. Kat did my pedicure and she is also attentive to details. I couldn't recommend more this nail shop. You guys rock! read more

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I love this nail salon!! Amy and Mindy are AMAZING . They're always super sweet and prompt. They take their time with your nails and I never feel like they're rushing to get the next person in. The ambience is also very chill. read more

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Great quality and fair price. My toe nails with normal polish lasted over 2 weeks and I was at the beach, swimming, climbing, all kinds of impacts on my toes. Fingers were flawless as you can see close up and from afar. Grew out nicely even after I cut them short they looked cute. I'm a happy customer read more

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Clean, modern equiipment, recommend Mindy. Gel manicure lasted 4 weeks. So did pedi

So amazing! Beautiful salon and atmosphere and the nail techs were so talented and sweet. Definitely will be returning best salon in alameda ! One full set and one regular mani read more

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Vena Nail Salon is amazing! If you're looking for a clean, relaxing place to get a high quality manicure and pedicure, Vena is for you. They make you feel comfortable from the moment you sit down and the pedicure even includes a massage with hot stones. They have something for everyone (men & women, children & adults), from basic pedicures with no polish to more elaborate manicures with dipping and designs. Thank you, Vena! What a great addition to Santa Clara Ave. read more

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I've just started going to Vena Nail Salon after many years at another salon in the area. I couldn't be more pleased! Everything is clean which is very important to me, they take safety very seriously. The pedicure chairs are comfortable and plush and the staff top tier. Mindy is an amazing nail artist and I say artist because she truly is. She can hand paint many different nail designs with ease. Her attention to detail and her desire to do an impeccable job is evident. I was so pleased with my visit that I have found a new home for my nails at Vena! Check it out and you will NOT be disappointed. read more

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This is THE place to go in Alameda. I've gone to many others, and one in particular which I like, but this one checks all the boxes. At 11:00 I made an appointment online, I got a confirmation in less than ten minutes, I went in at noon and wow - they nailed it (no pun intended.) The staff are very pleasant, it doesn't smell of chemicals, it's very bright and airy, lots of chairs, beautiful plants and oodles of colors to choose from. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Saddened to be writing this review right now, but also even more sad and frustrated to be going on an important business trip with these pricey messed up nails. So I want to share my experience in hopes of helping someone else - I chose to go here based on reviews here on yelp, but unfortunately my service and experience was not great. This was my second time here at Vena Nails, I moved from SF and have been looking for a new nail salon. my first experience was okay, I went in the morning and asked for cat eye , for context I have always gotten cat eye since it became popularized . I was asked multiple times if I was sure and also that cat eye would be $15 extra on the gel mani which I was already taken back by because I've never been charged that much for cat eye, but honestly if my nails look good then I don't mind paying. The color didn't look anything like the example and the manicurist said that's how cat eye looked and if it was my first time getting cat eye then that's why it didn't look like I wanted it to - the gaslighting was almost laughable but I just ignored it because the manicure itself was good and my nails were shaped nice. Today I called in for a last minute appointment for 5pm because I was originally was going to sf but ran out of time. Maybe that was my mistake and I shouldn't have gotten a last slot appointment but the person on the phone reassured me nicely that 5 was okay ! When I got there the manicurist was rushing through my service as fast as she could. I asked her to just file and even out my nails and I (not learning my lesson the first time) asked for cat eye again lol but I picked a darker color in hopes of it looking more like the example they have. Since she rushed through my service there was absolutely no attention to detail. All of my nails are un even and different shapes, and the color again was not like the example. But what stands out the most in my index finger and the way the gel was laid on my fingers making it look goopy and duck nail looking and extremely un even. I pointed this out and she blamed it on the shape of the cat eye, when I expressed if that was true than why is my other index finger not like that, then she blamed the shape of my nail. I've been getting my nails done every 2-3 weeks for the last 15 years and never has my nail looked like this or created this shape when getting a gel manicure. When I went to check out and the manager looked at it & she also said it was the cat eye or the shape of my nail (again gaslighting that it was me not the rushed work) I politely in detail pointed out how one side lacked polish and top coat was not distributed properly causing lumping, she then offered for me to come back tomorrow to get it fixed which I cannot do / will be traveling, so I just paid for this $50 gel mani that looks terrible + tip. Once I got home and was able to look at them better I'm realizing they are all pretty lumpy and even more un even. I wish they would have told me I could not go at 5pm, & that it was too late instead of giving me a rushed and extremely disappointing and frustrating service leaving me with nails that I have to try and fix before leaving tomorrow. So heads up if you're looking to make a later in the day appointment please keep this in mind. With that being said this will be my last time there and I will continue my search for a good nail salon here in the east bay. read more

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Fantastic place! Bright, clean, and smells great. Easy to make a reservation. Boyfriend and I got mani/pedis and it was really nice and relaxing. I worked with Mindy and she was the sweetest. Definitely recommend! read more

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Incredible. This salon is so clean and organized. I cannot recommend this space more. The team was SO kind and friendly. When I say kind I mean, I'm positive they are drinking juice that makes them even kinder :). The options are vast, and the service is impeccable. They are detail oriented and open to any design. I went to multiple salons in Alameda and this has been the best thus far. Highly recommend. read more

Quality. Cleanliness. Professionalism. Attention to detail. Amazing arm massage and leg massage. All around fantastic.

Beware! I came here for the first time several days ago. I saw the good reviews and was excited to try a new salon. I got a gel mani and a normal pedi. The woman doing my nails cut two of my cuticles so far back that I began to bleed. It was such a deep cut that it didn't stop bleeding throughout the entire service. She did not stop what she was doing, ask me if I was okay, or apologize. I now have a blood stain on my pinky nail that formed when my nail polish dried. But wait! It get worse... The next day I woke up with my right big toe inflamed at the nail. It got worse the next day, continued to swell, and then puss began to ooze that night. It was so painful that I went to my doctor who told me I had a bacterial infection from the pedicure caused by dirty instruments. This was by far the worst mani/pedi I have ever received. If you get a mani/ pedi here, please make sure you have medical insurance to deal with the consequences! read more