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2.0 of 5 stars.
My bestie and I booked mani/pedi's on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised at all the goodies they sold in their front desk area. The space is super cute and inviting and the music is a throwback...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always a good pedicure experience!!Lovely interior.They pay attention to great service and the little details.Love it!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, once for a bachelorette party and another time for fun. They have a great decor and feeling to the place, comfy chairs, free candy lying around, and nice workers. Plus the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to get a pedicure or my brows done (Sophia rocks!) Pauline is the owner with her husband, both are very nice. When I had my girlfriends in town from back east, we had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this place after moving to SF and looking on yelp for a new nail salon in my new area.Polished Lounge is the VERY BEST nail salon I have ever been to. It offers a unique ambiance that is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super cute! I scheduled my appt. on a Friday afternoon and they were able to take me in for an appt that evening. I was able to find parking quickly because of the the time of my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive Heaven!! My friends and I treat ourselves to brunch and a pedicure once a month and of course, we always go to Polished.I love the comfy chairs, relaxed atmosphere and excellent service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polished is, quite simply, mani/pedi heaven! When I first arrived, I'll admit, I was a little put off by the overabundance of Laura Ashley prints and antique-y knick knacks. But as soon as I sat down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. it's as girly as you could want. feminine patterns on comfy chairs and couches that you can sit with friends and chat while you get your nails done. the color selection is perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paulina and the staff are awesome! We went here for some pre-wedding pampering. The bride(s), myself, and the other MOH arrived early for our 2:00 appointment and got a chance to check out all the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I brought 10 bridesmaids, moms and friends here the day before my wedding for some pampering and polishing. The package was very reasonable and they did a great job on everyone. I am going to dock a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Back when Polished Lounge first opened, my friend and I walked by and my friend said to me, "I want a pedicure there." She didn't know anyone who'd gone there, hadn't checked it out at all, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sorry polished lounge. i must downgrade you to 3 stars. i have found a more affordable and quality nail salon in the city. it doesn't have all the girly stuff that you offer and the fancy rose petals...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
my nails started chipping after 4 days
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place I will go to for a pedicure! The service here is wonderful!!! The owners are sooo nice and wonderful to talk to. I brought my mom here for a mani/pedi mother's day treat and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my mom and sis to Polished Lounge for Mother's Day. Was a cute place and I loved the flower petals in the foot bath. The manager also came around and gave us mimosas and fresh strawberries....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to wait a few days to see if this place was as great as I thought (had to make sure the nail-polish didn't chip away within days of my visit like most other places). Polished Lounge stood the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little more expensive for a mani/pedi than I would usually pay, but this place is worth it for being comfortable (I went with my mom and had a nice time kicking back in the cozy armchairs chatting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read the other reviews and decided to try Polished Lounge- its great! The staf is really friendly, the place couldn't be more cute and relaxing. If I had to make one complaint it would just be the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, good mani/pedi. Cute ambience. $40 was a little more than my go-to place ($26 @ fancy Fingers) but i guess i paid for the ambience and lemongrass tea feet soak ...just not sure that i'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been trying to find my nails done. I went to Nova Nails (on third street too between harrison and folsom) and they were sooo "blaaahh" The place is soo cute and very comfortable. I say I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited to visit this nail salon. It is hard to find a nail salon in SOMA that is under $40. I will not go back. My nails chipped the very next day. It's only been two days and I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In our version of a proper baby shower, my girlfriends and I crossed the bridge from Berkeley to have a mani-pedi at Polished. It was highly recommended by the mother-to-be, and all expectations were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. Walking in is so charming and welcoming and the staff is very friendly. I went to get a manicure and will for sure be back for a pedicure. The location is great for me because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Charming decor and cozy, but not the best mani/pedi. My nails were chipping within a day. I went back to show them and they were nice enough to do a free touch up. But as soon as those nails were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my first ever bikini wax a week before my honeymoon, and it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. I was very nervous, never having revealed my woman bits to another woman for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not an expert on the girly things that happen in this place, but I know I really, really enjoyed my recent trip to the Polished Lounge. I decided that it was time to treat myself to a pedicure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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My girlfriend told me to check this place out so I went in for a pedicure. The place is really nice and clean. They really cater to you as soon as you walk in. The staff is super friendly and they do a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the ambiance is a little too cheesy for me, I really like the service. Manicures pedicures are a little expensive even if they do last for weeks!The reason I keep coming back here is for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Confession Time:I'm not a real girl.No not that kind of "not a real girl". Trust me I was born with all female parts. I just don't get girl stuff. I don't have tons of girlfriends. I really hate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a group of 13 girls, we were all given wonderful manis/pedis within 2 hours. We ordered food from La Mediterranee (DELICIOUS!) and by the time we arrived at 3:50pm, they had a lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere of this place is really great! It's way more relaxing & inviting than the typical assembly line/smells like acrylic stuff salons. The manicure I received wasn't the best I've had, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love. love. love... love! The ladies at polished lounge are great!My coworker brought me here after a long work week and this is my first experience at a mani place without those sterile pleather...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool nail salon in the middle of an otherwise kinda icky area. Very shabby chic and over the top girly, it's a total escape from your average salon. A cute gift shop in the front has fun...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a such a cute place. A true gem. They have good colors, even vegan polish. Tea, and it is cozy in there. The only thing is I love the shiatsu massage chairs and they didn't have them....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this place is absolutely amazing. From the french set up, big chairs, lovely cup of tea, candy, scented salts, friendly girls everything here is great. My co-workers and I once did a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is adorable. All the reviews are so right (so in an effort not to be redundant, I am just agreeing). I will say that walk-ins are not such a good idea at busy times such as lunch hour, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE! I live only a block away and it is clean, cute and reasonably priced. I love the organic polishes and the comfy chairs. Favorite mani-pedi place in the city!
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great - my new and favorite mani/pedi joint. The highlights: (1) candy bar (2) individual bowls for your feet, not those nasty and semi-clean spa tubs (3) comfortable chairs and heated...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the cutest, must luxurious nail salon of all time!!! Like all the Yelpers before me have stated, it's like a shabby chic vacay for your hands and feet. From the the comfy chairs, to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really dug the atmosphere at this place- sort of a hip country french with lots of fun stuff in their little retail area, warm yellow walls, and a cozy nail section. This is not some nail sweat shop...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is impeccable, the manicure I got was beautiful, the chairs comfy and cute, and the owner is wonderful!! I got a chance to chat with her when I visited, and she personally helped...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
there's no doubt that this place is adorable. it's over the top girly and i LOVE that they have non-toxic polishes. SO NICE. i wish Silk would catch on to this trend. because silk is seriously hands...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cute, the pedicure was fine just a bit pricey. They should compete in this area with lunch deals... Quick in & out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polished Lounge is my all-time favorite nail salon in S.F. *and* L.A. (well, so far at least - still exploring SoCal)! I love it so much that I try to fit a visit there in my usually-once-a-month...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
warm neck pillows!
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We began our "bachelorette party" for dear Alisha here Friday night and wow, what a great choice. The staff and owner were so accomodating and wonderful. They let us bring in our own apps and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I went back for a bikini wax and it was Hands-Down the most awesome bikini wax I've ever had in my life. Painless, well paced, relaxing (!!!), comfortable (re: not awkward), the woman doing it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This nail salon is so cute!!! The first time I went here was for my dear friend's bachelorette party and I went there religiously when I lived in the city. The ladies are so kind - they offer you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Does anyone else, when walking into a place, start adding and subtracting stars, trying to figure out how many yelp stars to give? okay, maybe that's just me.But when I walked into polish last...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is adorable! Bring a couple of girlfriends, champagne, and cupcakes and kickback in the comfy, Victorian-like armchairs. The buckwheat pillows they place on your neck and delightfully...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! soooo cute! the staff is great you can also find some very cute gifts here. you would never expect this place walking by in this neighborhood. the girl that works at the front desk...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is A I treated my bridal party gals here the day of my wedding, there were 5 of us and amazingly, we were in and out all within 1 hour. My photographer even had time to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The outside of Polished is very inconspicuous. If you were to walk by you'd think it was a gift shop but inside is a different story. I loved the very feminine, grandma vibe. Great customer service,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to go with gal pals after work! They welcome you to bring in wine and spirits- so you can have an instant party. In addition to the perfect polishing, you get a warmed "bead bag"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After driving by this play for years I finally had a chance to go in and partake in their services. I went in and had a pedicure. The place is cute - very feminine. Probably too Victorian for my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so great - service is fantastic, atmosphere is cozy and relaxing and adorable and they do a great job on your nails. I've been twice now and I think it's one of my new favorites in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here one weekend when my usual spa was closed for a long weekend. They took my sister and me in at the last minute and we were the final customers of the day. So nice of them.This is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated at Polished Lounge over the weekend for my sister's bachelorette and let me tell you I am even more in love with this place than ever before. It is honestly one of the best places for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this was a first-time visit here for me: here are some notes about my visit.Pros- it' been over two-weeks since i got my pedicure and no chipping. the base is juuuust starting to flake at the base....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! This is the perfect place for a relaxing mani/pedi. The setting is one of an Aunts living room. The tea they serve is great as well as the heat pad they put on your shoulders while they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place & won't go anywhere else in the city. It's CLEAN which is a top priority for me when it comes to nail salons. The couple that owns the place is personable and friendly...and above...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:-Quality french manicure (lasted over a week, instead of two days).-Warm neck pillows. -Fairly up to date magazines.-Feeling like you can escape from your start-up job during lunch every so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My future sis-in-law gave me a gift certificate from here when they first opened a few years back and I fell in love. I was a regular when I lived around the corner. Now I'm too far to enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't have a chance to get a pedi before leaving new york, so I was in a jam when I landed in SF for a wedding. Yelp to the rescue w/ Polished lounge. The owner? was really friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Polished Lounge to have a pedicure. I made an appointment the day before and I arrived early. I have a good impression with the whole setting and was brought to a wonderful set of chairs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Really well decorated and smells like flowers, not nail polish, this place is heaven on 3rd. You sit in plush chairs instead of the spa chairs and get to choose a scent for your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Just wow. So you know how you normally go to a nail salon just for the nail service? Well, Polished Lounge is a place where you go for some long awaited R&R, ambiance (I'm talking soft French...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful! So cute, smells good (not like stale acrylic!) and the staff is so cute and friendly. They are nice when they answer the phone and polite the whole way through.My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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The Polished Lounge is an exceptional place for a luxurious experience. From the moment you walk in the door and are greeted by the staff, you'll forget all your worried. Expect to be indulged and treated like...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 ... This very posh, colorful and comfortable nail salon seemed like one of the greatest finds of all time. Mani/pedi combo for $40 in a great setting where they chilled and served our champagne...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's all about the atmosphere, but unfortunately i got the worst manicure of my life here. my cuticles were completely torn up for a week afterwards. the comfy chairs, the tea, and the little pedicure...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The treatment there was awesome...between the hot neck wrap, comfortable chairs, and hand and foot message, I was in heaven. And, the prices aren't bad at all. A little out of the way but it's worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good for parties! friendly service! very accommodating for parties as they help set up and clean up and serve. even take pictures! the mani/pedi was good too. and very clean/sanitized equipment. i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was referred to Polished by one of my best friends who could not stop raving about the cozy decor and stellar service. Since I work in the area and she lives a block away, we made a mani pedi date....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5pm appointment; no service until 5:25. WTH. i can understand if I didn't have an appointment but I had one and I was on time. Def not a place to go if you need in and out service. Besides that -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place, nice staff
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for manicure, pedicure, and waxing. Great shabby chic atmosphere. Great service.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times for pedis since I live down the street. I like the selection of colors, the individual bowls for the foot bath, and the warm neck pillows. My pedi always looks nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first manicure!I wanted to go the extra mile for my wedding, and so heeded a few friends' advice and decided to get my nails did. I looked online (craigslist and here on yelp) for information of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so hesitant to review Polished Lounge because it is my little treasure...if you love something - let it go, right?This is what happens when a nail salon meets your Aunt's shabby chic home in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like no other nail salon I have been to (first in SF, most of the others were in So-Cal). Plush seats with flower water for your feet (assuming you get a pedi that is). The method of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After two visits, I am not thrilled with this place. BUT, after three they have redeemed themseleves. It is very comfortable and everyone is very nice. There is room for a large group. Twice when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ridiculously cute. This and Silk are definitely my favorite mani/pedi places in the city. The owners are always courteous, and the services are always prompt, regardless if you are or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place on splendora.com. The first time I went there my manicure wasn't that great, but when I was heading out the door, the owner asked to see my nails and was also upset at the quality....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polished Lounge, how do I love thee let me count the ways...I stumbled onto this gem a couple of years ago. Throughout my moves to Marin County where I could only come when I visit the city, or if I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked my experience here at Polished Lounge. I liked the use of the space. It wasn't crowded, I definitely felt very comfortable, and the decorations and everything they use are very cute and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went to Polished Lounge quite some time ago and loved it -- it had a sweet atmosphere, they took care of you, gave a great message, cleaned your rings and gave you a great mani pedi....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bunch of my girlfriends and I decided to have a mani/pedi day. After reading some very good reviews on Yelp, I decided to make appointments for five. Unfortunately, only 2 of my friends were able...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super cute and has fabulous strawberry tea. They have managed to fit me in last minute on several occasions without complaint and often I can get appointments after 5pm so parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just realized that i only Yelp the things I love...and I LOVE this place. It's like Rachel Ashwell and her entire Shabby Chic staff threw up all over it...it's feminine and girly and just perfect!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great manis and pedis...the owner could not be nicer. However, Worse bikini wax I have ever had. It took 45 minutes...I want this painful experience over as quickly as possible. Not dragged...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was meeting up with my boyfriend in the city after a meeting he was having in SOMA so I decided to take advantage of the free time and get my nails done. Instead of going near my house, I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. It's kind of like a SoMa version of Lavande, except some Shabby Chic-lovin' decorator and retailer rampaged through the place. Went here with two friends (one male, one female) and got...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So many people have noted how great this salon is, and I have to concur. Went there with my daughter, who found it on Yelp. Go figure. What a treat to luxuriate in a quiet homey salon, where the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, holy crap! If this place did another cute thing I would have to punch it in the face. I mean that it a good way.I felt like I was in Barbie's Dream House but redecorated by Martha Stewart.**And...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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unfortunately i got a finger/nail infection at this place after getting a manicure. i don't think that is a frequent occurrence, and was reassured by the management that they will investigate to insure it will...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took clients here -- nice and cozy atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cute. I went here based on YELP reviews. I really like the atmostphere.Why 2 stars? One star off for each of the following:1) They didn't offer me a neck pillow like they had given...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i got an infection after my manicure, it's called cellulitis and is an infection of the tissue. i am taking oral antibiotics now because it's quite severe, not just an open wound i can put neosporin...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polished Lounge is the first nail and beauty salon I visited when I moved to San Francisco. I've been a loyal customer since.The setting is homey and comfortable. The staff is sweet and professional....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so this spot is close to my office but ive had better manicures. i went there yesterday and today ive already got one chipped nail. sure i could go back and get it fixed but i already took an hour off...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Great atmosphere, loads of FREE candy, vegan-friendly polishes available, lots of colors to choose from, feet bowls instead of germ-friendly tub-chairs, super cute gifts section, owner is nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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This place is great! Right away, you walk in and you feel at home in the living room type ambience. They were on time, did not rush the mani/pedi and just let you relax with your sipping tea. And, of course,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm not one to get manicures and pedicures once a month, I have been to a few nail salons. I've been to Polished Lounge three times over the past two years (quite a lot for me) and I think...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a cute place! You walk in and it feels so cozy! The plush chairs are quite nice, and although there's no massage chair or a spa for your feet, it's quite relaxing here. The little tub of water...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite girls' outing nail salon in the city. It's just an adorable place and it appeals to all my innate femininity and desire to be pampered. Rose petals in painted ceramic bowls...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place!! When you first enter, it doesn't look or smell like a nail spa. The boutique in the front has a fun selection of cute accessories and the salon area is decorated like someone's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute! Girlie! Relaxing! Fun!The Polished Lounge is a lovely place to have your nails done. Flowery chairs, cute little foot stools, lots of little accessories and bags located throughout the room...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, friendly service. Liked the rose petals in the foot bath. Props to the Lounge for the healthy choice of polishes. My pedicure and manicure lasted a long time, almost 5 days for the mani. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
polished is great- you can read the reviews. some people prefer massage chairs, etc. but polished gives a reasonably priced clean and sanitary mani pedi, and they give you an awesome foot and hand...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm partial to more modern places with massage chairs, where I'm not repeatedly told by my manicurist to "BE STILL!" It's not like I'm especially squirmy, but it's hard to maintain a still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a sucker for getting my nails done. Sometimes, I look at my ragged cuticles or think about the hot shoes I am wearing for the weekend, and work be damned, head to Polished right away. Luckily,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anthropology-ish shabby chic, girly decor and super nice staff. I got a french pedi here a week ago in preparation for a wedding and it still looks very good. Even though I came in close to closing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place got great reviews, that was the reason I originally went. Unfortunately, I didn't have such a great experience.I did like the green tea/ brown rice (?) filled neck pillow and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Polished Lounge for the first time a few weeks ago and fell in love with the place. The staff are so nice and the service is excellent. I highly recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've spent the last year getting my mani/pedis at Polished... and I love it! Not only do you feel so girly when you walk in, but the ladies who give you the mani/pedi are nice. They will actually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so the actual polish job isn't grrrrrrreat per se but they get all the stars for atmosphere and ambience.i took a group of gals here for working hard and beating our deadline at work so i treated them...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. From the moment you walk in, it's such a great experience. The salon doesn't smell like an icky nail place, and it doesn't look like one either. The walls are painted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I jog by this place all the time and had never been. Not to mention it's a 2 minute walk from my apartment. What am I, STUPID? Yes. For some reason, I always thought it was a baby...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so great! I relaxing atmostphere, with your own little couch and hot neck pads. They are great to fit you in, even if you call at the last minute, but it never feels rushed. It's the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute decor -- Laura Ashley with Asian twist. You sit on sofa/couch with flower prints. However, unfortunately it does not recline in case you get sleepy.The service/work was just average. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This shabby chic mani-pedi-body salon beats modern-style contenders Spa Bar and ZaZa Nails. You really feel like you're being well taken care of here and I love the frilly-comfy design - from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would almost have the same comment as "Heidi P." Best thing to say about this place is that You are NOT rushed. I had a pedi for the first time here and it took a nice relaxing hour. Cathy, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3 words for this place- comfortable, personal, and meticulous. i have tried half the nail places in the city (Lush, Mizu, Lavande) and this is the only one where I'm greeted by name, then treated to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a quiet weekday afternoon for the first time, and although it was cute-looking, I won't even begin to judge a place until after I see how my pedicure fairs in the following days/weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have now found my pedicure place! Yesterday, I treated myself to the Paradise Found pedi and the whole experience was fantastic. They were very accommodating, as we had a small group celebrating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised that no one mentioned the music. I have to withhold stars for the repetition. I swear it's the same CD playing over and over like a broken record. The little stands that hold your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A sweet little place to get pretty nails right in my hood! The staff is great. The surroundings are clean, cozy, bright, and colorful. The music is just right. Going there made my birthday very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Cute salon, reasonable price, friendly service. I used to look forward to the heated neck pillows until my last visit in April. The pillow handed to me was not very warm -- I thought at the time it was just...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best service and longest lasting manicure/pedicure in the Bay Area. I've tried all of the posh nail salons: Silk, Lush, Teashi, Lavande, Nail Spa, etc. and Polished Lounge is the best by far....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its okay.... not the BEST nail place iv'e been to but definitely the cutest. If you're looking to get a polish change mid week, polish is the place to go. they really take the time to paint them nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know nail "spas"are supposed to be relaxing and make you chill, but that's not the case if you are ticklish like me! I've been wanting to go here not only because of the hundreds of yelp reviews but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after reading all the hype, i finally gave this place a chance. i will say that it's cute, definitely clean, and does not smell of acrylic.the gal who did my pedicure was nice. but the one who did...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Polished Lounge. I'm fairly easy to please, so that may be why I give them such a good rating. I feel there will always be an unhappy customer within 10-20-30 people. It's inevitable.My nails...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love this place. while it is a bit on the pricey side, you do leave feeling as though you may have just discovered where cloud nine is. big fave are the herbal teas and room temp, lemon-infused...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Save your dollars, girls.I took, was lured in by the cute reviews and promises of delectable nail care to shame all others.Foot bath with lavander? Nothing new, so stop trying to make it sound so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was great. they fit me in on a busy day for a pedicure and i found parking right in front of the salon. they serve you yummy strawberry tea and let you lounge on thair super compfy sofas...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I travel a lot-mostly to manhattan and charleston. Always getting my nails done. I have to say tthis place sets the standard. Rose petals in the water to soak my feet, and got to pick out the scent of the bath...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of years ago, I got so tired of going to the cheap nail salons, with their lack of craftmanship, fungus possibilities (oh yeah - I'm one of Ithose horror stories!), and chemical smell, that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I REALLY wanted to give this place 5 stars. It started off great here. I walk in and was totally transported to this country cottage. Which is interesting given it's RIGHT next to the Bay Bridge...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to get a mani/pedi for one, completely legit reason:1. My nail polish and treatments lasted all the way through the two weeks until I went in again!I get my nails did every...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this place is definitely my favorite for a mani/pedi. #1) It's so cute inside! Everything is so cute you could just squeal. #2) Verrrrry relaxing. Heated shoulder pads! Cozy chairs and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience here. The staff is super friendly. It's a great place to go with a girlfriend to sit and relax while getting a mani-pedi!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love, love, loooooooove Polished Lounge. It's the place I go, where everyone knows my name. Instead of saying Cheers, I say, Fantastique!Here is my experience (and it's been consistently wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on day 3 of my $20 French manicure without a single chip or crack! Un-freaking-believable. It feels like it's going to make it a few more days as well, at which point I will commit to making the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made my appointment a couple of days prior to the day of and was grateful that they could accommodate me considering most places of that par are booked up the yin yang. Polished Lounge is a 15...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went for the first time today. overall, a very good experience. nice staff, free drinks (tea and pink lemonade champagne!) and a good mani/pedi. my only two small gripes: the stools that you rest your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another 5 stars for Polished Lounge...I had a great experience today. They fit me in at the last minute and were very accomodating, calling me a taxi and making sure that my nails weren't going to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its so relaxing to be at Polished Lounge - I even fell asleep while waiting for my nails to dry. You get complimentary tea and fizzy soaps to soak your feet in. What more could a girl ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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Since moving to SOMA, I've been looking for a nail salon i can call my own. I've been going to this other one, which is only so-so, but my neighbor told me about Polished Lounge. What a gem. The place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i have to say the decor is very sweet and relax also the owner Keith is very nice. Good Ped BUT really terrible MED painting skill. I picked red color and she used polished remover to erase for 3...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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I have been to the Polished Lounge thrice in the last year. I was happy with my first visit. The manicure was decent, ambience cute and it is a hop-skip-n-jump from my place in Soma. I went back for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite place to go with friends to get manis and pedis. although i'm not a fan of the shabby-chic look, it does create a comfy, cozy, girly atmosphere. i took my boyfriend's mom here for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right by my work so its a quick walk across the street. I haven't had a problem getting in for an appointment once, and I haven't have to wait. The best brow dye & wax I've ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love the shabby chic decor! it's not your typical nail salon with the massage chair. you get to sit on a comfy chair and they bring you a clean bowl for pedicures. no more germ worries! pauline...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty good place (Ive been to a lot worse and a lot better).Good:** Parking on a Saturday was EASY! I just pulled up to an hour meter in front but beware 1 hour is the max!**For mani and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I held a small b'day pedicure party there just last week and it was wonderful. The Paradise Found was the best and I love the warm heated shoulder pad they give you. I brought some champagne and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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I took a friend here for a birthday gift and we were so pleasantly surprised. The decor of the salon was gorgeous, complete with extremely comfy chairs to sit in while getting serviced. the staff was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new favorite nail salon in the city! I was somewhat sure of what to expect as the cute website has pictures and a description of services.The service is as warm and friendly as the place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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I am sorry to say I was somewhat disappointed with my first pedicure there. I was not wowed like I had hoped given the salon's 9.8 rating from CitySearch. PROS: friendly reception, beautiful interior decor,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read the reviews on here and had to see for myself... does one nail place to another really differ SO much? Answer: HELL YES! This place is incredible... from the warm yummy smelling neck pad, to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wonderful mom bought me a gift certificate here, knowing as she does how I love a good mani-pedi. Sure, the mani pedi was nice, they did a good job, but I only give three stars for the following:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: 4/29/07 - I went back to Polished and I am totally in love with Sophie's wax jobs. I was so impressed with the eyebrow wax that I experienced there in January that I asked for the brow AND...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Polished twice for mani/pedis each time. Once they were not crowded and I was the 2nd person there, the other time was for a bridal event where we were the main guests. The shop is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just came from getting my eyebrows waxed, toes and fingernails done and I am a happy girl....Sofia did my brows and she did an awesome...awesome job!! I'm coming back to her!! My nails look purty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST mani pedi in the city !Soo relaxing yummy yummy tea and no loud cell phone chatter or techintians squawking back and forth. My mani' s always last for about a week and a half. Money well spent....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily my favorite nail salon in the city. I've been to Silk, Teashi, Burke Williams, Bliss, LaBelle, etc. but none of them have the same charm and appeal as the Polished Lounge. The decor is warm and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best nail salon in the city. It's a step above the usual nail salons but not too much higher in price. The inside is a little different than the standard salon with comfy plush chairs and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best brow wax in the city. Ask for Sophia, she's super friendly and gentle and always remembers me and how I like my brows shaped. They take last minute appts and do a great pedi. Great prices. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in the city!!! What I like about polished lounge:1. Clean - everything seems well sanitized. Pedicures are done in a bowl with rose petals in them. Not a spa...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place when it first opened and had a horrible experience but I decided to give it another shot recently and I was not disappointed. The manicures and pedicures are top notch, the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a happy place! Take your mom.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get mani's or pedi's very often, but I can still offer some discriminating opinions and this place is IT. You don't have to look for better price, better atmosphere, or better customer service....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went straight to the city from work (San Jose) because I had a hair appointment at 6pm, but when I realized I had at least an hour to kill, I decided to give Polished Lounge a call and see if I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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This is the cutest nail salon I've ever been to!! I love the little touches that make this place so great. The manicurists are so nice and very skilled. They alwasy call you by your name. They pay a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I *heart* Polished Lounge! Fabulous manis and pedis, and Sophia is the best waxer I've ever encountered - totally pain free! Also a great atmosphere - clean, cozy, nice music, and yummy snacks....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pauline - saved me from Spa Chair Nightmares.The salon felt like a quaint cottage living room. Chairs as soft as a bed, a sofa for two with wooden arms, curtains and bows.The color scheme reminded me...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After 4 visits, I'm now a regular at the Polished Lounge. It's very cozy inside with a french/shabby chic charm. My loyalties lie with Sofia who is a pro with waxing. She's definitely worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AS you enter, you'll feel like you're leaving the grit of Third Street behind and entering a Shabby Chic/Anthropologie (thanks CIndy!) oasis. Cute little trinkets beckon and wink at you by the cash...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this spot! Really plush, comfy chairs that you can sink into. I love the heated neck wrap-very relaxing. You get to choose the scent of your foot bath (not a big deal for me, but I have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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I love this place. I've been getting my nails done here since I moved from NY over a year ago. After reading about it in Daily Candy I had to try it and ever since I've been hooked especially now that I work...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Sophia is the best!! I go there for a brazillian which everyone knows is never pleasant, but Sophia does such a great job and its the least painful job I have ever had. The atmosphere is really inviting and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 3 stars for the cute ambiance, which gets old quick when you see that it's all show and no substance. The hot hand lotion smelled like my mother's Nivea, and my nails were left...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Visiting from NY, we stayed at the St. Regis, and enjoyed our stay in SF. In need of a pedicure before a wedding, I was told the best in town is Polished Lounge. After a short walk, I was seated and treated to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cute atmosphere...the big wingback chairs and english garden feel are nice. They let you linger while hanging with your girlfriends and read magazines while you wait for your nails to dry....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed getting my pedi here. I walked in and thought...hey, this is like getting your nails done at Anthropology. I bet they even sell some of the same stuff here. Anyway, I love the way...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am very torn about this place. I can't speak for their nail services because I only had my eyebrows done here. I chose this place because of all of the positive reviews and also its close location...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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I have had a lot of pedicure's in my day and this one was awful! Yes the atmosphere is cute and quaint but the service was awful! I brought a whole group of g-friends (8) in for my sister's bachelorette party...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelpers! I'd no idea this place was there (I'm always on the other side of the street or going the other direction on 3rd).So cute inside you think you're in Noe and not in my 'hood. Really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing I despise more than shabby chic, yet somehow I keep coming back to this place. I even had a brief stint at Zaza, which I thought was so more my style and yet I still find myself...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Polished Lounge is a little oasis in SOMA. I found it on accident, it has an unassuming storefront on a busy street. Inside it has a really cute interior, the ultimate shabby chic decor.The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful. The most unexpected location --- near the chaos of the freeway construction in SOMA. However, inside the atmosphere is calm, the decor chic. I received a French manicure...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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I really can't explain how great this place is... Polished Lounge is the best day spa EVER! I've been to a lot of places that are overpriced hoping to find what I found at this place for a lot less than other...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute place. They do salon services and sell fancy soaps and lotions as well as fairly overpriced jewelery and baby clothes.Went in for a mani/pedi before Thanksgiving, got totally styled out with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place. I really felt like I had personalized service here, and I wasn't at all rushed through for the next customer. This salon is adorable! I was delighted by my manicurist with ice water and a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's a lovely place, with quality work. i live in potrero, near another well-known-not-to-be-named nail place, and i'd still rather go to polished, b/c it's so much friendlier and the prices are more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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I had the best experience today. Great service...I felt like a princess. The atmosphere is relaxing and charming. I thought I had good experiences at ZaZa...but this is better by far in all regards. If you go...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My French mani lasted a whopping two weeks. I am sold. My manicures are infamous for chipping the second I step out of the salon. And I'm a domestic, OCD type gal, and this manicure withstood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! The decor is extremely pleasing to the eye - cute chairs and lots of pink! I'm not a big fan of manicures - but went along with a friend and I just can't stop looking at my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! from the shabby chic decor to the wonderful customer service, this spa is the perfect place to pamper oneself. my girlfriend and i decided to get a bikini wax before our hawaii...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made an appointment here for a last minute bikini wax since this spot is close to my office. Service was warm and friendly, both by the man at the reception and the woman who did my wax. The price was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm relatively pedicure inexperienced but I have gone to this place a few times and really loved it. I love the chintzy chairs and the ability to strike up conversations with total strangers....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Situated in a strange neighborhood (for a spa) Polished is a gem and a welcomed addition to the SOMA area. The decor is best described as cutsey Italian. The gals and I have decided that this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the past, I had sworn to myself that I would never subject myself to either a manicure or a pedicure. I have been a diehard tomboy for most of my life, but something about the West Coast has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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I love this place! It is so cute! It is really well decorated and smells like flowers, not nail polish. You sit in plush chairs instead of the spa chairs and get to choose a scent for your pedicure bath. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved to San Francisco - from the east. I read some reviews about Polished Lounge - I decided to be daring. Little did I know I stumbled on to a wonderful secret. Coming here was the best way...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place when I was desperate to find a place that was beyond the average mani/pedi quik paint places and that I didn't need an appointment. When I found this place, I called the owner and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My classic pedi today at Polished Lounge was superb! I love the shabby chic decor and the variety of sweet treats (strawberries, mini powdered donuts, donut holes, red vines, tootsie rolls, etc). You...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so great! I went based off of the many recommendations on yelp and I wasnt dissapointed. I love the chairs you sit in and the fact that you can pick your own scented foot lotion! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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My girlfriends and I decided to have our mani/pedi party at the Polished Lounge and we have ALL agreed that it was truly an experience. Pauline and her staff were exceptional and the service we received (down...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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I've been coming to Polished Lounge for over a year now, and I'm a die hard fan of the place. From the abundance of 'goodies' (like jewelry, skincare products, luscious lip treats, and handbags) to pick from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A full 5 stars for the experience ... the buckwheat pillow was heavenly. I went during my lunch break and came back to work totally de-stressed.However, knocking the review down to 3 stars ... the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The heated neck pillows, the attentive service, the comfy chairs, the frequent buyer card - love it all!
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
geez.... what a DISappointment. read a rave review on this nail salon on sf station, grabbed three friends and set up an appointment. two pedis and two manis. showed up on time and the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Soma oasis with a luxurious feel. I went here with a coworker after a long day. It was the perfect relaxtion tool. The staff was very helpful and accomodating. They make up for not having those high...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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This is my favorite place to go for a manicure / pedicure. The lounge is done in a cozy, girly french country style - very laura ashley - complete with comfy chairs, great magazines, and candy to snack on....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had a mani/pedi and thought I'd actually start reviewing things now that I'm on Yelp. The best part of my mani/pedi was that I got $20 off!! Polished Lounge has a frequent user card and after...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As long as I live in the city, I will never go anywhere else. :)Taking a break from my workday to get a mani/pedi at Polished was a sound decision. Walking into the space, I was drawn in by the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
REVISED (7/12/2007):Love, love, love Polished Lounge!!! I haven't been here in a while since we moved from SoMa to Telegraph Hill, but I do miss Polished Lounge. They have a combo package where you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for my first ever mani pedi in San Francisco, and I see myself returning (at least for the pedicure)...I made an appointment for Tuesday morning, but this was absolutely not necessary as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very relaxing place to have your mani and pedi, with incredible attention to detail directed not only at your digits but also in ensuring your comfort....from the warm shoulder wrap to selecting the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Polished Lounge is such a gem. Yes, it is in a remote location but I usually go after work and street parking is plentiful. It's the perfect way to pamper yourself after a long work day without...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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After reading the glowing reviews here, I thought I'd give this place a try. And, the reviews were spot-on. This place is adorable and the people are so nice! Great pedicure and a fabulous foot massage. Calm,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My tootsies are looking fine despite several months of neglect thanks to the ladies of Polished Lounge. The basic pedi is a steal at $25. Not only was it super clean, but the atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
at the ripe age of 30, i underwent my first wax job...down there. what a trip. it was one of the most painful experiences ever but so deeply alleviated by the pleasant shop vibe and more importantly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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We had a girly party the day before my wedding, and the staff made us feel so comfortable. They set up the food we brought and served us while we enjoyed the most luxurious manis and pedis I've had in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this spot for mani/pedi since I randomly stumbled across it while hunting for a loft. Tucked away in an area where nothing else of this charming nature exists, you feel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute and comfortable. Relaxed atmosphere. Good mani/pedi.Update: My sister and I went in a couple days before my wedding for the posh treatment. I was a little nervous that my mani would chip before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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I just moved to SOMA, and found this gem. It was my girlfriend's birthday, and we wanted to surprise her. I spoke with Pauline at Polished Lounge and she fit us in between two other parties that day, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Polished Lounge alot more recently, mainly because the ambiance is so much nicer than Mani/Pedi which is closer to me. Boutique-y nail spas are popping up all over SF, and i have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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Just got my brazillian from Polished Lounge last week and to my surprise, I LOVE IT! I'm one of those low-pain tolerance women so I was a bit nervous when I got there. But the wax person Sophia was awesome....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Went there after I saw the review. The place is inconspicuos, however parking was pretty easy. Inside the spa, it's a very shabby chic, girly place with vintagey feeling. We had the mani-pedi package, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No acrylic nail smell here! :) Pauline's great contribution to nail care in San Francisco is the recognition that we don't want to be bathed in fumes while we're trying to relax. I was one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yay! i wonderful nail salon in soma. so, yeah, the decor is sorta out of place in this neighborhood but that is what makes it such an oasis of femininity. it's super girlie in a country-side like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While this English country meets Indochine meets shabby chic decor can, almost surprisingly, feel like a SoMa oasis, I was extremely disappointed with my pedicure. The filing was uneven, the tech...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous space but somewhat out of the way...The pedicure chairs are SO comfy -- huge and plush and wonderful. That staff was sweet, attentive and everything was extremely clean. I got the classic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polished Lounge located in SOMA is a botique spa with a beautiful cozy interior. This place just oozes comfort. The gift selection in the foyer is a great place to grab seashell earrings, silk bags...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polished lounge is a great neighborhood spa with an updated English Country feel. Staff is friendly and low key but also professional. Pauline, the owner, does a great job ensuring that appointments...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, boutiquey nail salon. The shabby chic decor makes you feel like you're getting your nails done at a girlfriend's cozy living room. Prices are very reasonable for the service you get - a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Reasonably priced manis & pedis in a soothing, cushy environment. You feel like a queen relaxing in their stuffed chairs, reading a trashy magazine and getting the full pedicure...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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Heard about this place from dailycandy and decided to try it out with a friend. It's a cozy little space, very warm and inviting. My friend and I both got basic manicures, which were such a steal at only $15....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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I was a little hesitant about getting a manicure, but my friends told me about this great place that would take care of me...and they were so right. In fact, they made me feel so comfortable and relaxed that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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This was a great experience. The people were friendly, the atmosphere was cute, clean, and relaxing, and it was reasonably priced. They also were able to accomodate two of us at once and we got to sit next to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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Finally a nail spa that pampers your senses while courteous and skilled technicians tend to your hands and feet. Polished Lounge is unlike any other nail salon you've ever seen. Bar none. When I first walked...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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I highly recommend the Polished Lounge!!! The service was great and the people were friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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The place is an elegenat little hide-way in SOMA. The perfect place to get special pampering before you swing into the nightlife of Bacar.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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This is the most comfortable nail salon I've ever been to. At the Polished Lounge, you get seated in comfortable chairs and they start you off with a warm shoulder pack. The personal attention you get at this...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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The "Polished Lounge" lives up to its name - a warm and inviting salon that reminds me of a coastside B&B in Mendocino. I had my first mani/pedi here about 3 months ago, and it now has become a monthly treat...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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The Polished Lounge is a haven for men and women. At first I was hesitant to get a manicure/pedicure but now I am hooked! THe technicians at the salon are all very professional. I am rough with my hands and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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A bargain spa that gets it. Overstuffed chairs and bowls (not germy spa chairs) in a roomy country comfort atmosphere. Tables for manicures (no straddling a spa bowl like at one spot). No overpriced services...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally a bargain spa that gets it (thanks to owner Pauline). They offer waxing services, products for sale, etc. The decor consists of mustard colored walls, bare stained wood floor,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shabby Chic,very comfy, very clean. Spa like environment, without the spa price! Great pedi & mani Finally something SOMA
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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