Polished Nail Spa

My 17 year old daughter found this nail salon with high reviews so she booked an appointment. It was a rainy day, yet it was packed. Soon after she picked her colors, she sat down with Lee. With a steady hand, Lee expertly filed and polished, applied a balancing solution, base coat, smoothly painted the tip, layered coats and top coat. Then, the magic continued. With her fine tip applicator, she drew freehand design on each nail, embellishing with silver glitter. Then, they convinced me to paint my nails, and I did too! Thoroughly pleased and definitely would go back to have Lee work her magic! Fun times!

Phenomenal service every time. Tran always works with me to design my nails and always does a flawless job. If I show her a couple photos of the vibe I want she goes off of it to create a masterpiece. She’s incredibly talented, as are all the nail techs in the salon, and they’re all warm and kind. Great price point as well. Highly recommend! These photos are 2 weeks growth

I have finally found my go-to nail salon. After being deeply disappointed by my last gel-X cat-eye set in Berkeley, I had no expectations going in. I came in just to try it out, and it ended up far exceeding anything I had in mind. Lee did my nails and she was incredibly kind, patient, and friendly. The process felt quick, about 30-45 minutes. She was very particular about matching the reference photo and even suggested subtle ways to elevate the look. The gems were not part of the original reference, but they tied the entire set together beautifully. Extensions can easily end up looking chunky, but the skill here made them look elegant and slender. Beyond the quality of work, the atmosphere of the salon was also lively and very sociable. Wait times can be long, but it is absolutely wor

Flawless nails? Look no further! I’ve been coming to Polished Nails in Berkeley for a couple of years now, and they never disappoint. The spa has a warm, bubbly energy, with lots of regulars coming and going, and everyone does excellent work. My nail artist, Tran, is a true master. She’s attentive to every detail and always keeps my hands looking beautiful. I typically get a dip manicure with nail art, something that can look chunky if not done correctly. But Tran’s work is flawless: my nails stay thin and last for weeks. Her nail art is exquisite and endlessly creative. She never ceases to amaze me, and I get compliments everywhere I go. I couldn’t recommend Polished Nails—or Tran—more highly. 10 stars!

This was my first time. I got an appointment at 2 and they took me at 2:25. It was very busy with the holiday season I imagine. Ahn Le did my nails, looked at my idea and gave me her opinion, really good ideas for tones and distribution of accents. I think the base nude color was slightly off. The shaping was okay a couple nails were a little crooked. Paid 65+ tip. I liked the experience, I am sure I will come back.