Alameda Nails

We thought this place was great at first. But, both my daughter and I got fungus under our fingernails! I have attached the photo of my daughter’s nail. The first time when I got fungus I talked to them about it and they just shook their head. Said it was my fault and started speaking Vietnamese. So we stupidly went a couple more times. Today my daughter got her acrylic tips taken off at another salon, and we see that she has fungus under her fingernail as well! I’m so mad. I’ve been going to get my nails done for 40 years and I’ve never even heard of fungus under a fingernail. This place seems really wonderful at first, but they are obviously not following all sterilization rules. A few of the workers are super rude and it is extremely expensive. One of us had gel one of us had acrylic. One of us has got gel and one acrylics. The gel that they have done was inconsistent. A couple of times it was fine but more often it was super thick and uneven. I’ve had to go back and have them fix. We are so disappointed. We do NOT recommend them.

The salon itself was very clean and the staff were friendly, which I appreciated. However, I am giving two stars because of the way my gel polish was removed. Instead of fully soaking off the polish, the technician used cuticle cutters to scrape off the remaining gel. This not only left some old polish underneath the new application but also felt unsafe for the health of my nails. Unfortunately, due to this removal method and concern for my nail integrity, I will not be returning.

Visited here recently to have my nails done for my birthday, and was satisfied with the results ! This had been my first time getting an ombré style on acrylics, along with a specific style/design I wanted. She did it exactly how I visioned it ! ✨ The nail tech took her time to ensure each nail was even, looked great, and made sure I was comfortable. I’d definitely return here with a friend. 💖

The nail salon in the neighbourhood located on Encinal Ave in Alameda. Clean and well maintained, staffs are friendly but hardly can speak English. Parking is hard to find. They offer Manicure -Pedicure and Waxing services. The massage chair while you’re having manicure or pedicure is very relaxing. Try their foot spa, it is great! But be sure to leave tips after services, they really demand for it!

Great! Tammy is fantastic if you want a foot/calf & hand/forearm massage as well! Very strong, deep work. I go in just to get my nails cut off and the regular pedicure/manicure cuticle stuff. I don't do long nails and polish. Tina is also great very good.