The Journal · Polished Nail Bar DTLA
Notes, tips
Notes, tips
& guides
Short reads from the Polished team — what lasts, what to ask for, and how to keep a set looking new between visits.
Featured · Rewards · 1 min read
How to Get Free Nails in DTLA
A little Downtown secret: at Polished, paying with cash pays you back.
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DTLA guide · 1 min read
Downtown LA's Best-Kept Nail Secret
Tucked into the Historic Core is your new nail ritual — here's why Downtown trusts us.
Russian manicure · 1 min read
Want That Russian Manicure Look?
That impossibly clean, glassy, grown-out-neat finish — here's how we actually get you there.
GelX vs acrylic · 1 min read
GelX, Hard Gel, BIAB or Acrylic?
The quick cheat sheet so you know exactly what to ask for at the desk.
Nail care · 1 min read
Nail Care Between Appointments
A few easy moves keep your set gorgeous between visits — the DTLA edition.
Featured · 1 min read
How Long Does a Gel Manicure Really Last?