Top Best 15 Nail Salons in Oakland, Alameda

Genesis Jiménez The best place to get your gel mani and pedi, Stephanie knows what shes doing and is so creative! She offers different types of services for your nails always has the best in products she takes care of your nails and gives you exactly what your looking for. Makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed. The salon is unique and always very clean. Very pleasant experience coming in and getting pampered. I LOVE this place ❤️

Marsha Peterson Stephanie is a pro at gel manicures. She is especially expert on applying the clean lines needed for dark colors like reds. The new salon is elegant and tastefully decorated.

Infini T I recently had the pleasure of visiting Envy Nails in Alameda, and I must say, the experience was exceptional. The salon is brand new and impeccably clean, creating a very inviting atmosphere. The staff here are not only friendly but also personable, making you feel welcome right from the start. They offer a wide range of nail and pedicure services, but their specialty in Nail Art truly stands out. The creativity and attention to detail are remarkable. If you’re looking to add some unique flair to your nails, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-notch nail services!

Carmen Ab This place is amazing and has a very peaceful vibe. If you’re a perfectionist like me, this should be your new nail place. I went to Kevin in Pinole for years, and now I drive out to Alameda (he’s that good). His work is flawless, the nail shape is unmatched. Pedicures are great too!

Jami Leanne Folk I love going to Envy nail. Besides how welcoming the team always is, I have never left the salon unhappy and Lihn has been doing my acrylics for almost 2 years. My nails are always perfect and exactly what I’ve asked for. The entire team is skilled and meticulous. I’ve brought all my friends/family and they have all been amazed.

Cindy Hohendorf Kevin and Nancy do great work! My acrylics and gel manis/pedis last longer (3+ weeks!) than any other salon I’ve been to. Pedicures are fantastic as well! I highly recommend them!

Anna Sanchez Kevin & Linh are the best. They do the most amazing job using modern techniques, styles and all the color options! My nails last a month and still look flawless. New location is very convenient too!

desiree moore Had a great experience with Kathy! Will definitely be booking another pedicure. *Revised* I had an appointment today for a paraffin pedicure. Not sure what happened today but after 2.5 hours my toes still wont dry and the paint has clumped in some areas. I drove around with the a/c on my feet but not too happy about the paint job.

Pamela Low My family and I have been going here for more than four years now. Kathy is very professional and knowledgeable about long-term nail health. She’s very thoughtful and thorough about her customer’s health and safety, especially since COVID-19. Highly recommend going if you don’t mind getting your nails done by yourself. Note: Nailbar is appointment-only and appointments can be made online.

Yu Miao Very happy experience! Kathy is very friendly, caring, gentle,and professional! The whole process is so smooth and well organized. The environment is quite and super clean inside. It’s worth the drive from Hayward to Alameda. Will definitely come back!

Brianna S So incredibly happy with how my gel manicure turned out a month after they were done. The safest Ive felt getting my nails done during COVID as there is only one customer at a time. Cant wait to go back!

Christine R. It was my first time at Nailbar and Kathy was wonderful! It was my first pedicure in awhile so decided to treat myself to the Lavender Pedicure. Kathy did a thorough job with cleaning and taking care of my feet. The extra time of the massage was much needed! The shop is good size, clean and currently it’s appointment only which is a plus in my book since she sees one customer at a time. I appreciate the quiet time given. She doesn’t have the typical massage chairs found in a nail shop. The chairs are comfy sitting chairs. Definitely will be coming back.

Simona Spiegel Such a lovely nail salon, it’s now my go-to! Came here twice for Gel x french then changed to shorter gel x in dark red. Very reasonable prices. Great color and design selection. The staff are sweet and do a good job, my nails last and last. They have a gentle touch and I never bleed, I have sensitive cuticles. I scratched my nails and they fixed it for free! Highly recommend this salon.

L G I got a dip powder manicure here on natural nails with Sonny and it looks great! They did a really good job filling the nail bed and doing the powder all the way near the cuticle so that the manicure lasts long. Usually with my dip manicures in the past theyve left a lot of space where the polish ends and the cuticle begins, and the grow out becomes obvious at 1 week, but I think this manicure will instead last a long time :) I appreciate all the attention and detail that went towards my nails.

Michelle Soltis What a lovely place! I got a cateye gel manicure from Ngoc and I love how it turned out. Prices are super reasonable and the place is big, bright and friendly.

Philip Epstein Gone here twice now, two diff ppl did my nails and both times were great!!! I asked for a couple different colors and designs and they pulled them off in pretty good time. The gel has lasted me 4-5 weeks both times and I get hella compliments literally daily

Ivy S I’ve been coming here for half a year now and i love it :) I always get dip and they do it exactly how i ask and exactly like the pictures I show. it always lasts for a month, it’s never chipped or anything. everyone who works here is incredibly kind, the service is really outstanding! i couldn’t recommend blossom nails enough!

Eni Eaglin I just think Amy isn’t good with nails. … maybe she getting old but she’s mediocre to me …. I came in here three times first time was just okay second I got basic gel polish no nails third time was rushed and it really wasn’t worth my time. Cheap nail paint …. But customer service is great though.

Denise Edington Amy was amazing. Im in California for a work trip and was not getting back to Indiana in time for my nail appt. I called Nail Boutique and was able to get an appt straight away. The husband and wife owned business was quaint and friendly. Thanks for a wonderful out of town experience!

Angela Solis Amy and her husband do amazing work. They are always so friendly and attentive. The salon is small, but well kept and very clean. After many years of trying many different salons, I finally found one I continue to come back to and am always happy with the result.

Sheryan Fisher Ive been going to this nail salon for my pedicures, and I cant say enough good things about it! The owners are incredibly friendly and kind, making every visit a pleasant experience. The foot massages are absolutely amazing—definitely a highlight of the service. Plus, the prices are very reasonable, which is a huge plus. The salon has a welcoming atmosphere with overall good vibes, making it my go-to spot for pedicures. Highly recommend!

Honey Smith Amy is amazing. Her work is spot on and I bring her my nail design ideas and she makes them happen beautifully. Ive gone to many nail boutiques but she is the first one that I keep coming back to. Shes the only one that will touch my nails from now on.

B Best $60 gel mani/pedi I have ever had. Tina on the pedi was especially detailed and took her time making sure everything looked so beautiful. At first I thought this was just because it was a slow Sunday but even after more customers came she continued to be diligent. Unfortunately I forget the name of the lady who did my nails but I was a little indecisive and she was patient and offered a great solution making me very happy with the results. So often I feel rushed or that service is not up to par at other places. I was pleasantly surprised by the customer service and quality for what was an amazing price. I will certainly be coming back!

Kuali Salsa Love coming here for some self care! This was such a fun nail design and colors to welcome spring. I’ve never been disappointed coming here. Call ahead if you’re in a rush to see if they can accept you as a walk in. They are all lovely and very welcoming.

Delila I love these ladies so much. They do an exceptional job on my gel mani pedi, execute any designs I desire, are friendly and professional and treat me like family. AND when I make an appointment (I suggest you do too, especially on weekends) they are always on time and never make me wait like other nail salons. 10/10.

cam viand Best nail salon in the east bay! The whole staff is friendly and they do top notch acrylics and pedicures. I always leave feeling refreshed. my acrylics last a really long time, not like some places where you need a fill every 2 weeks. They do such a good job here!!

Zoe Reich-Guerrero Got acrylic nails with an abstract design and couldn’t love it more! Amazing service, good price. Thanks to my tech, Rose! Nails lasted several weeks and was just as happy with my filler! This will be my regular spot

Ongelique Pyles highly recommend. came in on a Sunday afternoon on a holiday weekend. surprisingly not busy. promptly greeted. promptly serviced. got the milk and honey pedicure. my nail tech did a great job. application, cut and massage was great. they even offer free beverages. no alcohol. bathroom was also very very clean!

Lisa Jager The best place I have ever been to! I have been getting my nails done for years and have never experienced this good of a pedicure. The massage was amazing , the foot scrub, the polish job ! It is my new favorite! The staff was so nice and attentive. They even have a free beverage menu! Also super clean and pretty inside .

brittany I got their orange pedicure and gel nail extensions! This place is a little pricier than some other spots in this area but the service was excellent! I have no more calluses on my feet, they’re so smooth! My toenails were perfectly shaped my fingernails look and feel incredible! My nail techs were so attentive, detailed, and friendly, and offered me complementary beverages. There was no odor or chemical smell in there when I went and I overall felt like it was a relaxing experience. Update: Tam is great! Detailed and careful. thanks for giving me a great first matte gel extension with the coffin shape. :)

Linda Meas If you are looking to treat yourself this is your sign to come VT! Pedicures aren’t rushed you will be pampered with options of different pedicures to choose from ! No acrylic for nails but you’re not into that it’s okay my manicure looked and felt amazing without it ! Also a complimentary drinks are awesome and the massage chair was amazing ! Thanks VT!

Kittie Kiss Went in with a pic of what I wanted and these girls really Delivered my akatsuki nails came out almost exactly to the photo I love them

Chenyi Wen They cleaned my nails very carefully and patiently. During the nail art process, they created different nails. A series of colors and patterns. I am very satisfied.

Yadira O. They were very nice. Took their time to make it great. I appreciate their time and effort. I will come back again if Im in the area.

Lady Jade Kathy was my nail tech over 4 years when her work started to get sloppy I spoke to her about and gave her chance after chance to redeem herself she began to file my cuticles on purpose and being extremely rough she also called me extremely drunk late one night saying she was all alone no clue why she called me Kin and Lynn both do great work Kathy was great in the beginning due to her sloppy work I have moved on I hope your experience will be better than mine

Judy Willian They have very nice designs for my nails. The flowers and pink. Each nail is different. I also did foot massages.good choice

Britt Welling It is an unsanitary environment as they use trash cans for their “storage.” The workers here will stereotype and up-charge you if you are African-American. Horrible customer service and my nails only lasted a week. Will never recommend this place to anyone who wants to be treated fairly.

Alexandra Shashkevich I love this neighborhood salon and have been coming here for about a year. Lily painted my nails with gel for Thanksgiving this week. I think it looks awesome.

Patricia Ellis Perfect spot for pedicure in Alameda . The Nail tech photographed here was excellent.. Order a classic pedicure for $22

Patricia Sorbye Sophia has been taking care of my pedicure needs for over a decade and everyone at Nancy’s is super nice!

Kayla Winter My go-to spot for gel polish. Lasts longer than anywhere else. Friendly staff and always clean and calming atmosphere.

Rebecca Keller I like this place a lot! Its not a high-end nail salon, but its inexpensive, has great service, and is clean. I come here regularly for a gel manicure and regular pedicure, which cost me $42 + tip and I always leave happy. I prefer to go in on Friday or Sunday evenings because thats usually when they are not busy. Generally I am in and out in less than an hour.

Nicole M Sweet older couple own this spa. Very detailed and thorough. I come in for a fill and pedicure usually takes an hour and a half. Quality work, I can go 3 week without a fill and havent broken a nail. The salon is very clean and sanitary. Proper precautions are taken during our present pandemic. Highly recommend Royal Nail Spa for your beauty needs.

serica Very sloppy and messy, when he did my nails he cut me by accident and was very rough and rushed, the staff where really nice but the job not so much, an example is he didn’t finish filling my nails and now there is a glob of acrylic or the tip of my nail, it also did not look like reference photo at all. Good experience but I don’t recommend coming for acrylics.

Queen Kat Sloppy work! Nice people but they seemed inexperienced and clumsy. The nail color spilled over multiple times and they had a difficult time removing the spilled over polish. The job got done at the end but I’m not going back. And by the way, my manicure chipped the same day!

Nara Dahlbacka Nancy is the owner and does a great and thorough job. I got a French pedicure and a leg wax and she painted the French tips perfectly thin the first time. Super impressive! Shes really great to chat with, and I didnt get a single red bump from the wax, and not a tiny speck of wax left behind!

Ocean Girl Made a appt. I was her (owner) only client. She didnt know how the massage chair worked. Finally she helped me to get it to work. Got a pedicure which was awful. She didnt massage my feet. She painted my toe nails but when she did a second coat she missed half of my right foot. She asked me to move to a chair to dry my feet. That is when I asked her about the foot massage. After 3 weeks paint chipped off. Never happened at other nail salons.

Tiffany Beeler If youre looking for a quaint, clean, convenient place to get a quick manicure, pedicure or wax this the place! Nancy is friendly, warm, welcoming AND accommodating which is an absolute rare find. My mother has been a customer here for years, so when Im in the area and in need of a service I usually stop in and have yet to be disappointed. Now that my mother has fallen ill and doesnt leave the house as much, Nancy gives her home visits which speaks volumes to her character and work ethic. Her biweekly mani/pedis are a bright spot in my Moms weeks, not only does she feel good about herself but her nails and toes looks great too.

Ferisa Meska This place is run by Nancy. Just her by herself. She does nails very well, but does not have equipment for pedicures. Please help her out by visiting her. She is hilarious if u got an open mind and humorous personality.

Jason Dempsey I love this nail shop. The owner, Nancy, is amazing. She really treats each customer on an individual level and shows great detail to her work, which shows on her finished product.

DUssé Smith At first, I thought this was a great nail shop does great nails very durable. I got to fight and lost one nail that should tell you how good their nails are good when it came to the pedicure. It was the total opposite. I’ve never had no problems with my toenails having discoloration or anything of that nature for the first time in my twenty five years of living I know have a bacterial infection on my big toe on my right foot because of them I have been to countless of salons and I’ve never had had nothing like this happened before zero out of 10 definitely would never recommend

Jennifer Irizarry Ann and Amy nails are amazing. They have. Even consistantly good. Im new to the bay and tried several shops until a friend recommended them. Good service and great prices.

Michele TheSupasweet Had gel manicure and regular pedicure for $65. Service was prompt, friendly and well done. Really enjoyed the massage chair, but do wish they had done a hand massage with the manicure. Would recommend

Jiin Kim Would not return to this place. I chose this spot because one I usually go was booked for the day. I gave her a picture that I wanted but this is what I got. The white lines are already turning yellow (been 3 daya) and these designs were 30 bucks.. I would have been fine if she flat out told me that she cant do designs I asked for but she insisted she is doing it for me. After spending 150 bucks my toes are irritated because she cut and filed them so short(saying my toenails should match the shape of my nails which were almonds) amd my nails looking like this. I will be going to a different shop this week to get them changed out. Lastly she kept on lowkey bodyshaming me about how she looked just like me wearing size 14~16 and going on and on about her diet process. I never asked for this and felt very uncomfortable. At the end of the appointment there was another customer waiting and she started rushing the designs. Kim seemed very sweet but overall price, quality and hygiene was below standard and I will not be returning

Zoe Monfils Will definitely be coming back ! We had lovely conversations all the way through and Im so happy with the results too ! Ms Kim is a Sweetie and a Talent - Thank You !!

India Barbie She sculptured my nails 3 days ago and the broke the first time I go to work I don’t work hard at all and when I called her to fix them on Tuesday, she said because they broke three days ago. She’s not going to fix them but she’s closed on Monday and she said she was going to charge me for one when they just broke on their own. This was my favorite please but now I can’t say that because she won’t fix my nails now I have to find another nail salon also my nail is bleeding in the middle of my broken nail if I have to go to the hospital, I might have to sue.

Stella I. Ms Kim did such an amazing job! Got a pedicure and manicure(with my own design), and both lasted more than a month! Will definitely be back!

Flora Zambakari Went in to just get my toenails and fingernails cut down (including cuticles cut) and the end result was not good at all. I asked for my fingernails to be “round” but what I got was not that. Each nail was a different shape (some were quite round, some oval, some were filed down too much on one side and others weren’t filed properly) and size as can be seen in the photos. I honestly could have done a better job on my own. If you are going to go here, beware that your desired nail shape may not be achieved. And my cuticles weren’t all cut away either. My toenails aren’t terrible but that’s because I asked to cut them down all the way short.

Brandy Thomas My family has gone here off and on for years. They are always nice and always do a good job. They have good covid safety precautions in place at this time.

Shanna LoPresti Hands down the best pedicure experience we have had! Trudy & Nancy were gentle and meticulous. Leg massage was slow and soothing.

Samantha Carr Really happy with the dip I got here She was so thorough and took her time to make them really good!

Jasmine Solola Had a wonderful experience. Took me as a walk in so I was thankful, but then when my ombre dip nails turned out this well, I was thrilled. Lovely staff with such a kind nature.

Diana Cisneros I still havent asked him his name. But the slim guy that works here is awesome! And all the ladies for Pedi are also amazing. My go to place.

Jasmaine Briant Carol is the best I wanted something settle this time so I got them shorter and a beautiful light color

Naeemah Hall My nail Tech is the best and yes, Im gatekeeping... As a nail artiste myself, theres a select few that I can trust... at this spot everyone does a great job!

Cassie Stuurman Got a gel manicure, came out to $25 plus tip. Really good price but the color selection was a little limited. They did a good job and its been a few days and they havent chipped or peeled yet.

Carolyn Holloway Yesterday, I had a very negative experience at the nail salon located in the High street strip mall. I called ahead of time as usual to schedule the appointment and told Ttinh Tonnu that I wanted the regular pedicure at $30. She said OK and to come in now. I told her that I would be there within the next 30 minutes. Upon arrival I didnt have to wait more than 10 minutes before someone was ready to service me. I told the lady that wanted the regular pedicure for $30. She said okay. As she was performing her duties she began asking me several times if I wanted her to put gel for an extra $5. I continued to tell her that I didnt want gel. I finally got feed up with her pestering me about giving consent to add gel until I explained to her that I have answered you "no, I do not want gel. No means no." Wgen she finished and I was about to give her $30, she said oh, its $35 because you asked for gel to be added. I disputed her claim that I asked for gel. She told me that I always get gel when I come. I disputed again that I never get gel and Im not paying for gel. I found myself getting so angry until I had changed my demeanor to hostility and rude tone. I repeated several times more that "I told you no, I did want gel." All of a sudden she looked at the owner/manager, and said " for you this time will be $30. I paid her and she directly me to pay the owner/ manager. I paid the owner and she gave me change out of $40 ( 2x$20). I left quietly and without leaving a customary tip. I think that I am going to have to find another nail salon to get my pedicures in the future. I was upset. This is not the first or second time that the person servicing my needs there seem to pester me about consent for them to give me gel for an additional cost of $5.