After years of cycling through your typical nail salon options: packed Asian shops with tons of clients and questionable hygiene or super pricey and pretenious day spas, I have finally found my nail salon. If you want a regular place to get your nails done this is IT.
While I had always searched for a regular hair stylist (and have found mine: Shay @ Aura), I could never find a regular nail technician. Usually I'd find a place that would do my nails but it was all the same. No client relationship, bland decor, chain-like service. (Think Super Paulene's nails or Scottsdale Nails II).
Not so with Polished. This is a super comfortable, nicely decorated, warm, friendly, and charming nail salon. These ladies CARE about you as a client and about the job they do. They want you to be a regular client. Unlike other nail salons who really couldn't care less if you return because there is someone else waiting to take your place, Polished is like a great hair salon but for your hands and feet.
I saw Sharie and she was fantastic. She was great to talk to and did a great job with my mani and pedi. My nails were a hot mess (I had bitten them all off the day before and they were looking ragged) and she worked her magic. She didn't scold me for biting my nails like other technicians I've been to. She spent an 1.5 hours to do a quick spa pedi and full Shellac set. The time was relaxing and fun, and my nails look perfect.
It was $55 for both services after a $10 first-time client discount. So $65 for a mani and gel set is really reasonable.
Their location is great and easy to get in-and-out of (right off Shea and Scottsdale Rd, on the other end of the Oregano's parking lot).
Note: This place prefers CASH or CHECK. There isn't an ATM nearby either.