Top 16 Reviews Nail and Spa San Diego, CA new update 2

E T Their is my favorite place to get a pedicure! The prices are reasonable, and the quality of the spa services are top notch. The staff are very nice and always take great care of me. They offer something to drink, and are very relaxed about letting customers hang out and catch up while their nails dry. My favorite part of the pedicure is the actual orange slices and candle wax they use to enhance the leg scrub experience.

Haylee White I just moved here and I love this salon! Everyone is very welcoming and kind. Thank you Emily for my nails and the amazing treatment!

Jenna Subak I’ve visited a lot of nail salons in the area and most are just ok, but I really enjoyed my experience here! The guy who answered the phone/runs the front desk (and maybe the entire business?) was so friendly and paid close attention to the customer experience. The gal who my nails, wish I’d gotten her name, did a great job and was super efficient and friendly. So glad I found this place!

Yendry Arreaga You be the judge. Look at the other pictures from recent reviews. Look again. The lines are all very messy and have poor, uneven application, they dont clean up the cuticle at All unless you beg them too. Crooked nail shaping on at least one nail. Pedicure lady was too elderly to give a good massage, still tipped her. If you are super particular about your nails or dont want the nail tech to shave layer after layer of your real nails off... Run away. Youll be CRY MAD level mad after you pay and tip and get to your car and look at your hands. They were nice enough but when I told the owner that the nail tech didnt apply the polish recently she said it was because of my nails. Oh ... The nails that she literally hot drilled off of me?! Dont come here for polish removal.

Jozi Soriano I know how hard it is to find a good, clean nail salon and that’s why I’m leaving this review. This place is SO clean, Mia did my GelX manicure and it was perfect. Nails were so even, polish wasn’t left on my hands, truly a perfect manicure. Me, Mia and Tammy laughed and had a fun time. It was a wonderful first time experience and I will 100% be back!

Carla Bange I was sad to see Krista move back home, out of state, but pleased that Lee does such an amazing job on gel nails. I try to get a pedicure done before Lee works on my nails, so my toe nail polish can dry. I have a quirky glitter top coat thing I do with just two nails on each hand that makes me happy! I change colors almost every visit and Im typically there every 3 weeks.

Vika Crisostomo First and last time here. Tim did an amazing job and was super friendly and did everything I wanted for my nails. Great customer service and attention to detail. I love my nails. Only thing is the price. I usually do my nails in Tijuana Mexico because it’s more affordable. Over the phone when I was price checking I booked with them because they stated acrylic was $55+. I didn’t realize it would go up to $20. These acrylic nails with design cost $75 without tip. This is why this will be the first and last because of the price is so high. Back to Mexico I go. Other than that great time there.

Corinna The first time I went here there is no doubt in my mind I would have given them 5 stars. I still stand by that as long as it’s the wife or husband owner that does your nails. The second time I went the girl I had about cut one of my little toes off (exaggeration… but she got me good)and nicked two of my cuticles on my fingers making them all bleed. She painted them beautifully but for how much I had to bleed for it was crazy. I was also not happy she did not soak my gel off and instead sanded it off and made my nails thinner than necessary. At the end of it all she still asked for a tip?!

Katherine Eberhardt Tim is seriously amazing!! It was the best nail appointment I have had, as soon as I walked in he was so kind and attentive, we talked and it felt like we were already friends. He truly is so caring and did a fantastic job on my nails. The most welcoming salon ever. If you need a nail tech that is down to gossip about ur day and give ur life advice and do an amazing job at ur nails, Tim is ur guy!!

Samantha Tolés I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing Angelina’s European manicure and pedicure services, and I cannot recommend her enough! From the moment you arrive, Angelina provides impeccable bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable. She takes her time to ensure and is very meticulous with her work, showcasing her incredible attention to detail. The results are never short of spectacular. In her shop you don’t feel like merely a number. She will not let you leave unsatisfied. My nails are healthier than ever and have never looked better. The care she put into her work evident by the results. Anhelina truly goes above and beyond to ensure her clients leave feeling pampered and looking their absolute best. If youre looking for top-notch nail care, Angelina is the one to see!

Karina Jarvis Anhelina did an amazing job! This is her calling! She is a perfectionist, exactly what you want from a nail artist. There was plenty of free parking and it was easy to get to. I said goodbye to my old salon!

Denise Pollak I can’t say enough great things about Anhelina at Belle Nails! She is soooo methodical, careful and does an amazing job of truly caring for not just the beauty of your nails, but the health too. My poor cuticles were in bad shape, and she took her time caring each and every one of them! I’m in awe of the final product! They look so healthy and amazing!

Tsion Alemu Love my nails so much! Lindsay is so sweet and took great care of me continuously making sure i was comfortable and liked the look of my nails. She took my suggestions gently and made sure i was content with the look of it. I love this nail salon i’ve been here 3 times now and have such a great experience everytime.

Amber Walsh Amazing work! Obsessed with my nails. Hellen did an amazing job, she put in a lot of work and detail. She made sure they came out perfect !

M A (AliciaDotM) Avoid at all costs. Owner did my nails despite requesting Lily. I was cut 3 times on the pedi. A chip was left in my nail. Three nails lifted the paint after only a few hours because it was thick and gloppy. I go back the next day and one tore off again. I am enraged. I gave them the chance to make it right, but this is the owner. Cannot tell you to not come here enough. Pics do not lie. This is terrible.

Cibele Menezes Loved Lilly’s work. She was very fast and nails looked so beautiful. She did exactly what I was asked for! They are very attentive and gave me tips on where to park to avoid ticket! Will come back every month now!

Natalie Me and my friend were able to walk in without appointments, very convenient. I got a gel manicure, and me and my friend both got pedicures. The total was like $113 before the tip which I think is a damn good deal for what you get. Im happy with how my cuticles turned out, so many other places will drill your cuticles or cut too far and make you bleed and this is one of the only salons that got it right. Our feet were so crusty before our pedicures and now they are soft and look great. Plus the lady who did my nails was super sweet.

Sally Cai Loved my nails! We were seen right away, they turned out great! Lovely pedicure.

Jules Shumate I am completely in love with these nails and the price I paid for them wasn’t even close to the prices I pay back at home in Cincinnati. All the things I loved: -tons of booking/times online, easy to book -they TEXT me (not automated) to confirm details of the appt. almost immediately. Very personalized. -the services: gel removal, manicure AND gel nails with chrome cost a total of $60 -the above only took 60 minutes tops. -for the massage part, they bust out a timer for so they are equitable about time! -there were four of the workers standing around these nails by the end telling me and the nail tech how beautiful they were (and they weren’t wrong) One thing to note: the location is not the same as the google maps location. They have a nail salon at 255 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101 so they may text to send you there. It was just a wonderful experience and anyone traveling into downtown San Diego should go here.

megan rowlands I really wanted to enjoy taking my daughter to get a manicure and pedicure at Bayside nails. However, we waited over 20 minutes past our appointment time to get started on the pedicures. There was no communication about when our manicures would start and after 45 minutes I let the manager know we no longer have time for a manicure. She offered to just have our nails painted so I’d be done in time. I agreed to have our nails painted and she tried to charge me for a full manicure treatment for myself and my daughter ($50). When I explained I would not pay those charges because I did not get that service she pushed back a few times. They do not validate parking which was $15 for 1.5 hours. I will not be going back because it was rushed and not the experience I expected. Additionally, my cuticle was injured.

morgan salazar The best nail salon! Have been going here religiously for 2.5 years. No other salon has allowed my nails to last 3-4 weeks every single time. Family owned and they truly care. Khoi is the best!

Jessica Artz BEST PEDI EVER! Emily really took care of me! In fact all the women in this establishment are a joy. They even served me a glass of wine that Ive never experienced in a nail salon. Walking out of here feeling like a million bucks, Thank You Emily! Definitely recommend them!

Aarika Lorenscheit I saw Demi for about 6 years at Terris and never left a review because she is Terris best kept secret! Now that I have moved away, I wanted to give Demi the spotlight she deserves. Demi is so speedy, efficient, consistent, and very detailed. The cherry on top is that no matter what application I got, the nails did not lift or chip. The only reason I would go about every three weeks was due to outgrowth. Lastly, the salon is also renovated so well and has any color/ brand you could possibly want.

Alice Henderson I specifically started going to this salon because they were the only place I found that did Bio Gel manicures near me. Since then, I have been getting my nails done with Sarah. She does an absolutely amazing job every single time. The Bio Gel keeps my natural nails growing long and the way she does it, they never peel up. She is quick, yet I can tell she is very meticulous, and cares to make them perfect. The shape is always amazing and the polish is always done perfectly. Highly recommend!

Liesbeth Gijsel These ladies were so friendly and patient. I went in there super nervous and came out relaxed and smiling. I will go again. Enjoyed the little foot massage, the Netflix show they put on and the friendly banter.

M Mcd *ended up with an infection* I was recommended to this place by a girl in my building at work. Her nails looked beautiful and clean. They were what I was looking at trying to get done. After how highly she spoke of them I made my appointment and even took my man with me so he could get his feet pampered. My visit ended up being bittersweet. We got the "royal spa pedicure" or something like that its was the second most expensive spa pedicure on their list. It was WONDERFUL! The technicians were a pleasure to work with and were a joy to have conversation with. Yes the conversations were short but when you bring in a man with ticklish arches and it comes to pumicing his soles...good times. My technician checked with me for every part of the treatment amongst the temperature of the products used, if anything was uncomfortable, etc. The most I can say is that my man almost fell asleep and he had smooth feet for WEEKS (he wears boots in a labor intensive job so ya Im impressed) my toes looked great and I would go back to that specific technician. My problem was with my tech for my manicure...she was..unpleasant to say the least. This was not my first manicure nor my first set of acrylics.. she kept yanking my hand and twisting my fingers. She kept stabbing me with her own nails to the point of almost bleeding. She trimmed my cuticles to the point of several fingers bleeding... please understand I was very vocal about my discomfort during this appointment. I asked for a different tech and was told no with a sneer. I tried pulling my hands away several times but she would continuously grab my forearm and yank my hand back...the poor girl working on my feet couldnt do anything about it. She tried to speak to the girl doing my nails about something and she was immediatly shut down. Long story short, I got *close* to what I asked for. Each nail was a different length, the corresponding nail on the opposite hand did not match the length of the other. Nails were crooked and slightly different shapes. And to finish with my pointer finger got infected and swelled up within 24 hours. I got antibiotics and ended up losing the entire nail within a week. I say my visits bittersweet because I would say it was just this specific tech that ruined my experience. I wish I would have remembered her name but if I go back and see her there I will update with her name. Pics attached. What I asked for vs what I got and my toes as well.

Stacy G. First visit - Went in for a gel removal on hands and feet and Jackie did a great job. I was quoted a lower price over the phone for the removal and she honored it. I will definitely go back for a pedicure. Second visit- got a gel manicure by Tram and basic pedicure by Jackie. Both did a great job.

Kylee Wilhelm My first time at Lavish Nails was great! My nail tech Nam asked many questions about my preferences and he was very meticulous with each step. Lately when I get my nails done, salons will spend 2 seconds on my cuticles but this was not the case here. This will be my new go-to salon!

Angeline Ta Love my nails! I did a hard gel overlay with almond shape. I showed them a picture of a design I saw on instagram and they were able to execute wonderfully. They were meticulous and all very friendly. So happy with my experience!

Deborah Shirley I went in to get a perfect manicure and spa pedicure, but ended up with a SHOODY WORK on my fingernails. I enjoy treating myself, so today, I had a couple hours to enjoy a relaxing time of pampering - I decided to drive over to Lavish. I had been there a few weeks back, and the nail technician was very nice and did my nails to my liking. I was very pleased the first time. I should have left a review, and then I would have remembered the lady by name and booked an appointment with her. I decided to try Lavish again because Its near where I live. I was a walk-in. Ohmy what a miserable mistake I made. I asked for the classic service. I felt it should be done correctly because its easy. Just Polish. No designs. Classic. The lady who guided me over to the spa chair started off really nice and pleasant. She began the services running water in the spa for my feet. Then she took my right foot, and used a little bitty tiny amount of nail polish remover, soon after that she started to use a nail drill on the top of my big toenail, then moved to the next toes fairly quickly and removed some of my top polish using different nail drill bits. I should have asked her immediately what happened to using only polish remover, and then I should have asked a follow-up question about the purpose of using a drill to remove nail polish. I waited because I tend to be very trusting, and I was thinking to myself shes the expert. It took me 2 more seconds of watching her filing off the blue nail polish and watching the nail dust shavings before I asked her about using a nail drill. When I did inquire, her reply was that it was $8.00 in addition to the classic pedicure service. "For what?"I kindly asked. Her reply was gel nail polish takes longer to remove. I was mildly upset. She told me sorry. I smilingly mentioned she should have told me beforehand. She then sold me on the cost of getting the gel again. I gave in to the upselling. I like how my pedicure turned out. But I should have been advised about the $8 before the service was started. I should have been advised to let me know the cost of everything up front, no surprises! I get a little annoyed with being told one thing and then get started only to find out theres additional cost for the services. The reason for this review is the way that my manicure looks. Im disappointed. The nail polish wasnt dry all the way when I was told that it was. She checked two fingers by rubbing them. Then she thanked me. So then I went to the front desk receptionist to pay. I gently pulled my car keys out of my loose fitting wide pocket light jacket, and my polish hadnt hardened, and it smudged. I showed my 5 ruined nails to the front desk. I was still standing there because I had just paid with my credit card. Btw, they charge an additional 3% to use a credit card. Bring cash. The front desk receptionist will tell you that the owner will only accept cash. To finish up my story on my experience... I was left sitting at the front door, getting my nails fixed. Whatever the polish was, it melted as soon as I stepped across the threshold. The smell of the polish is that of epoxy paint rather than nail polish. It smells bad. The strong smell gave me a headache. The nails, after just a couple of hours, have air bubbles and are shrinking away from my cuticles, and that isnt cute. Im hiding my hands in public because Im embarrassed to show my shoddy manicure. "$75!!! for that!!!"My husband said when he saw the credit card receipt and my manicure. He had initially thought that I watched a YouTube video and did the manicure myself to save money. Thats how bad it looks. See for yourself.

Danielle Polendey Finding a nail salon where you get consistently great service and quality work can be very difficult to find. Apple Nails has been my only go to nail salon for 8+ years. I am never disappointed in their services. The effort and care they all put into making sure you have the best experience and service possible in unmatched in my opinion. Henry & Mimi are my absolute favorite to have do my nails. Henry did this new cats eye color on me today and I love it! It was my first time trying cats eye and I am in love. It is stunning. The pictures don’t even do it justice. Emily always give me the best pedicures & massages, and is just the sweetest person. Everyone here is fantastic though! Very personable, always greets me by name and asks about my family. I just love this nail salon so much.

Tracey Lane Love, love my nails and design!! Henry did a great job and he is the best Nail Technician!! Nicki is also my favorite for my gel pedicure!! Apples Nails & Spa staff are very professional & courteous!!! Thank you Henry and Niki for the excellent service!!

Kinzie Lighty Walked in and immediately got serviced, she was quick and experienced. Really well done! And much cheaper price than I expected. Very affordable and friendly, I will be back for more!

Jeri Edwards This nail salon is fabulous. I’ve been coming here for years and always leave relaxed, polished & satisfied. Kim does an excellent job on designs, Lori & Mindy do outstanding pedicures, however all the technicians are professional and do a great job. I am always confident I’ll leave happy after every visit.

Elena Duke I like this place a lot - mostly because my aesthetician was so nice and funny. We were cracking up while she was doing my toes. I got the upgraded pedi and the massage and scrub was really nice. Definitely recommend this spot

Mary Lee Hernandez It was such an enjoyable appointment. Kim did my acrylic nails, and I love the way they look and feel.

Karissa Garcia I like to stop in here when I am visiting town and have always had a great experience. Last night I went in and got a gelx manicure I was not really happy with so I came back first thing in the morning and Vivian was happy to redo my nails and make sure I left satisfied! Would definitely recommend coming here for a friendly, good quality and affordable nail experience. Love my recent nails, thank you again!

Nikita Patlolla The worst gel manicure I have ever received. The sloppiest and most careless application. Entire manicure completed in less than 20 minutes. Cut my cuticles, Would not recommend to anyone

Tania Onofre I’ve been there twice. First time I went there was with my friend and my daughter. We both got gel same thing but different design. The lady did mine gel nails she didn’t know what she was doing with the magnetic design With my friend, they took their time with her and her nails were fabulous and I was the one who paid for her nails. I like to give nail places a second chance. went again on Saturday 5/11/24 same gel different design. Now this time Rush through my Nails some The nails are not paint all the way you can still see through my nails and I don’t know what kind of cheap nails they used because my thumb nail is breaking. One of my nails are crooked And I don’t appreciate that they use me as a guinea pig The nail tech even said to me I taking $10 off because I’m just doing this for fun. I paid $70 for my nails. I was not there to be somebody’s guinea For you to try new ideas. I didn’t have time to look up my nails cause I had my daughter with me and they serviced my daughter. They did a good job with her. But my experience was not that great and I don’t think I’m coming . Especially when I tip I tip $20. They are nice but they rushed my nails again and used me As a guinea pig again.

Beatriz Aguirre Absolutely terrible experience… a second time in a row. I went there for a gel removal and regular manicure. They left my nails paper thin. The lady kept passing on and on the machine file, even after there was no trace of gel. Now I can bend my nails inwards very easily. This will take at least six months to heal. Going on to the manicure, they didn’t even bother in pushing my cuticle (or cutting it), not to mention they didn’t clean the sides of the nails by removing dead layers of skin! So more than a manicure, this was a change of colour, although I paid for a regular manicure. The lady kept saying on and on how I should get a gel, and how a regular manicure chips after a few days (well… here it chips while you’re still inside the salon)! I guess gels makes their lives easier lol But the worst part, is to witness how manicurists speak in a different language and laugh between them about the clients. Completely disrespectful and very uncomfortable. They’re all about the gossip. They were rude after I asked them to repair nails they have chipped after hitting them accidentally with their own acetone cleaning pencil. Look at the picture, this is my “manicure” after a few hours. Never again! P.S. the last time I got an expensive French gel manicure and the bottom part unattached from my nail after only 3 days. Had to remove it before Christmas…

Yolandi van der Merwe Got my first manicure at Lulu this morning and am extremely happy! Tina did an amazing job with my gel manicure, and I’ll definitely be returning for follow up appointments

Molly Mullaney I went to Lulu Nail’s today for the first time for a fill. I had gotten a full set elsewhere a couple weeks ago and was not happy with the results (they were way too thick, wide and short..The shape was all wrong.) So I was nervous they weren’t going to be able to fix them. Wendy was my nail tech. I showed her a picture and explained what I wanted. I’ll be honest..anytime I show a picture, they never look like it. But this time was different. Wendy gave me EXACTLY what I asked for. I’m very picky and particular. She took her time and made sure I was happy throughout the entire process. She was so sweet and patient. Her attention to detail is amazing. I will definitely be back. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.

Ajanae Matthews I’ve had an outstanding experience here! Lisa and Vicky are the two who’ve done my manicures and pedicures, and I absolutely love both them and their work. The salon is clean, spacious, and even has an ATM on-site, which is super convenient for tips. My mom’s been a regular for a while, and I’m so glad I decided to come with her. My nails turned out perfect—exactly how I wanted in terms of shape—and even after two weeks, they still looked great. Honestly, I could have gone another week and a half before needing a touch-up. Next time, I’ll probably wait three weeks between appointments. I paid $120 for a gel manicure and deluxe gel pedicure, and it was totally worth it!❤️

Natalie Mercado Dip nails are my go to. Every other time I go I have a great expierence. I put dip on my natural nails which are fairly long. I had to start requesting they apply the base clear layer to help strengthen my natural nail. I didn’t have to request before. And nail tech was hesitant to apply the base for me after I explained when they don’t apply my nails break and chip within days. I’m hoping my next visit I have better results because I really loved this place and their creativity when I’m stumped on what to do next.

Megan Sanchez Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Such attention to detail. The people here are so friendly, nice, and helpful. I have a physical disability and they helped me to my chair getting in & out. The pedicure & manicure was the best I’ve ever had here.

Miaa Castine I’m not from San Diego just out visiting family & if you r like me you stick to one place that does a great job on your nails, this place stood out from all the other nail shops around no bad reviews for years, so I said why not & it was the best service I’ve had in a while. Although I didn’t get a massage when I got my feet done but I can definitely over look it, very friendly, very clean & I didn’t spend a whole lot! Amazing place definitely worth tryin

lauren cuthbert omg! my first ever set of acrylic toe nails and wow! definitely will be coming back. absolutely beautiful work and great attention to detail. everyone was so kind and sweet too. thank you guys so so much!!! i love my toes/pedicure. you guys are the best

Jannelle Mendoza Great experience with Christina! She was highly attentive, ensuring my nails were shaped and polished perfectly. The service was efficient without feeling rushed. I left with the exact nails I wanted. Highly recommend!