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Vena Nail Salon

4.5 39 reviews
Overall rating
4.5
out of 5
39 reviews
5 star 87%
4 star 5%
3 star 1%
2 star 3%
1 star 4%

About Vena Nail Salon

Vena Nail Salon is a clean and brightly lit nail salon, offering a relaxing atmosphere with spa-type music and cooking shows playing on silent. The salon appears well-maintained and decorated tastefully. Located a bit off the beaten path, parking is available nearby for those willing to walk a block or so. The staff is generally friendly and attentive, with technicians like Mindy praised for their excellent service, honesty, and professionalism. Customers have been satisfied with the quality of manicures and gel manicures, which can be completed within an hour. The gel manicure lasts over 3 weeks with no flakes or chips, showing the high quality of work. Many customers appreciate the time and care taken by technicians, resulting in long-lasting results. Recent visitors shared positive experiences, mentioning that their pedicures felt great, especially highlighting the signature golden pedicure. Technicians are careful and considerate, paying attention to details like cuticle care and nail polish choice. The manicure, especially when done by Mindy, was described as neat, clean, and beautifully done, matching customers' preferences for simple and neutral styles. The salon is also praised for its very clean and organized environment, making clients feel comfortable. Booking is easy online, and check-in upon arrival is smooth. Some customers enjoy the deluxe pedicure with extra leg massaging and sea salt, highly recommending it. While most reviews praise the service, some noted that the salon can be a bit expensive compared to other nail shops in town. Additionally, the pedicure service received mixed reviews, with some wishing for more exfoliation on the heels and better cleanliness of the foot bath. Comments about staff speaking in their native language in front of customers have been made, which might make some feel uncomfortable. Despite this, the overall experience is highly appreciated, with many customers becoming regulars and recommending the salon to others.

May 2026
5.0
First pedicure as an adult and im so happy with the care and professionalism from this place! Came in as an appointment of four and each of us got personalized care. 10/10 would recommend :)
Dec 2025
5.0
Amy hands down is the best nail technician I have used in the Bay Area. Pedicures are top notch. Mindy and her team are amazing and the service is consistent. You won’t be disappointed
Nov 2025
4.0
I like many aspects of Vena; the problematic area for me is air quality. At times fresh air is circulating, at other times it is not and the fingernail chemicals hurt my throat and make me regret my choice to be there. And I often think of how bad these fumes must be for the workers. I hope you can improve this. Opening the door is not enough. Thank you.
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Hours

Monday 9:30AM - 7PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:30AM - 7PM
Thursday 9:30AM - 7PM
Friday 9:30AM - 7PM
Saturday 9:30AM - 7PM
Sunday 10AM - 6PM

Good to know

  • price range: average
  • walk-ins welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
  • ada-compliant main entrance
  • ada-compliant restroom
  • accepts credit cards
  • accepts apple pay
  • street parking
  • free wi-fi
  • asian-owned
  • gender-neutral restrooms
  • bike parking

Location

2548 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

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