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    Charlene's Nails

    3.9 (32 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons

    Services - Charlene's Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Eyebrows on point! Thanks Ling!
    Susan G.

    Eyebrows by Ling - Nails by Billy? Quick, clean, highly recommended. My new favorite!

    Gel manicure

    Came here for the first time a few weeks ago. The owners were very nice and did a great job on my mani/pedi. My gel manicure has lasted so far (aside from growing out). I will be back :) Covid safety was in place with masks, cleaning and limited customers.

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    Men D.

    Went here for the first time, a little scared because of the reviews. First of all Lin and Billy were super sweet!! And they worked with what I wanted! I love my nails!!! Will be coming back for sure.

    Is the worst !!! Please don't go there I will show you how horrible they do nails. Me and my daughter were excited to get our nails done we show him how we wanted he said they do no design no gem ok so we pick a color since we are already there he left are nails ugly thick huge is embarrassing!!! Never again will we go there !! Please don't waste your money

    Great gatsby nails for prom!
    Hannah M.

    Have been to them a couple times and I've never had any problems! Billy does the acrylics and he's very careful & does it exactly how you request. He owns the place with his wife and they're both very nice. The wife knows how to do a lot of intricate designs and billy can do simple ones. They're cheaper than most salons too - $17 for a full set, and it says $2 for each nail design but they usually charge less. Pedicures are great here too :)

    Almond shaped acrylics with gel nail polish
    Daniella S.

    Needed to find a nail salon last minute and called then last minute. They were able to take me in after 10minutes. Billy did an amazing job, and I really wanted to my nails to be pointy and he even made sure that what I really wanted. My nails came out perfect and I really can not wait to go back for a fill :)

    just got my nails today. I did nothing and my acrylics nails look like they want to come off

    NEVER GOING BACK!!! This Place absolutely sucked. I just got my nails done today and I did nothing all day and my nails look like they are about to pop off! The paint job is sucky and it's gloopy and it dripped onto my cuticles and he did not clean or up I even had the paint on my fingers! Plus if that wasn't awful enough the man who was doing it was so harsh with my nails and while doing it the acrylic nail popped off and he just put it back on and it came out lopsided and it cost me 30 bucks for a set off awful nails I do not recommend at all. There are better places where you can get cheaper nails. This place sucks don't come here!!!

    White acrylics

    Awesome service and a good price too. I was nervous to get acrylics because I don't normally go out and get my nails done. It was super clean and everyone there was super nice and helpful. Plus they really made sure I was getting what I wanted as far as shape and length. 10/10.

    Love going here!
    Monique R.

    I have been going to these wonderful people for about three years now. They never fail to keep my nails so pretty! I love the work they do, simple yet so elegant. Every little detail, he takes his time I absolutely love coming here. He's very gentle handed and takes care of your needs as well are your nails.

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    The nicest owners. Great work, clean, always willing to squeeze you into the schedule.

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    Post your hrs on google navigation because you just waisted my time. Or wherever it is that you need to post it.

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    Super kind and super friendly! took their time with my nails and they turned out great!! Will definitely come back.

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    Billy did an amazing job, and I really wanted to my nails to be pointy and he even made sure that what I really wanted.

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    Onyx Nails

    Onyx Nails

    4.1
    (363 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Boutique

    today i was seen by tony and kim - Tony was amazing on my fill, he's very detailed and i'm usually…read morepretty picky on the shape but he did amazing! kim on my pedicure, very friendly and professional! she's usually booked with clients but luckily i was able to be seen by her. great massage and my toes look amazing! 10/10 recommend!

    Coming out of my Yelp hiatus just for this one. I'll start with the good: seemed clean, Trisha did…read morea great job on my pedicure. The bad: TL;DR 4 technicians and 2.5 hours later for basic services and subpar nails. *Made the appointments the day prior with whoever was available. The salon was unaware of who I was in reference to an appointment or what I scheduled when I walked in. When again sharing the services I needed, I also said we're doing nails that may require some experience (which was also mentioned on the phone when I made my appointment). I asked for builder gel with extensions, as they advertise they do and why I selected this salon. *My appointment started with a pedicure about 10-15 minutes after my appointment time. *I told the owner what nails I wanted. I waited another 15 minutes for the next nail tech after my pedicure was finished. When I finally sat down, I showed her the inspiration photo, she started to take my dip powder off, then abruptly stopped. I was told I need to wait another 10 minutes for a different technician. I finally get the next technician, she looks at my nails and my inspiration photo, and walked away within 60 seconds. She says nothing to me. *Another tech comes over (we're at the fourth tech in total at this point). He looks at my photo and is very unhappy. Tells me they'll break, which I know isn't true. So finally, I just ask to give me regular builder gel in a single color. I had to ask repeatedly to make sure my nails were uniform in shape and length. So, I didn't get the nails I hoped for, the nail job was shoddy, and it took 2.5 hours to get it done. And wait until you see the inspiration photo--it wasn't anything out of the ordinary.

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    Nails by Ms Kim at Onyx Nails in National City. Call us at 858-999-9979 to schedule your appointment. Walk-in welcome!
    Nails by Ms Kim at Onyx Nails in National City. Call us at 858-999-9979 to schedule your appointment. Walk-in welcome!
    Nails by Ms Trisha at Onyx Nails in National City. Call us at 858-999-9979 to schedule your appointment. Walk-in welcome!
    Nails by Ms Trisha at Onyx Nails in National City. Call us at 858-999-9979 to schedule your appointment. Walk-in welcome!
    Nails by Ms Trisha at Onyx Nails in National City. Call us at 858-999-9979 to schedule your appointment. Walk-in welcome!

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    Nails by Ms Trisha at Onyx Nails in National City. Call us at 858-999-9979 to schedule your appointment. Walk-in welcome!
    The Beauty Plug

    The Beauty Plug

    4.7
    (40 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    There are literally no words eloquent enough to express the gratitude and honor it has been yo…read morespend the last 2 days with Shanelle and Pita and Jenny. Paramedical Tattoo Course If you are wondering about taking Shanelle's course; quit wondering and jump in. I can guarantee you will leave with not only the craft knowledge but an unwavering sense of purpose and intention! Shanelle is unmatched in energy and knowledge in this industry. I can NOT express enough that not only are you gaining the knowledge and hands on experience of this craft; you are filled with so much business knowledge and guidance that you will be successful with out a doubt. Shanelle takes the time to get to know you as a person, student and entrepreneur. Shanelle is able to accept you for your personal needs though quickly is able to support you in feeling confident and secure as a practitioner. Shanelle is an absolute TRIUMPH in every way! Her unwavering dedication, support and strength in presence of those around her leave me with no hesitation that what she says, she means. She is here to support us all from beginning to success. Much Love and Respect for this absolute treasure of a trainer is unmatched for style and knowledge. And she is the definition of BADDIE! I would be remiss to acknowledge Pita; who is the paramount example of effortless support and quiet determination. Pita acknowledged EVERYONES needs in such a strong yet unassuming way that the room felt smaller without her in it. Pita is also a wonderful example of showing by example; she's knowledgeable and competent in the craft as well. Pita is an absolute gem and BADDIE in her own right! Jenny happened to be with us as a trainer as well, go check her out @coverupbyjenny. She has amazing reviews and is a spectacular soul!

    Full disclosure: I am posting this 3wks after my visit, but began typing parts of the following…read morewhile still at the salon being worked on. I am adding onto it before posting. I did mention that I was dissatisfied before I paid and was offered a smol credit towards my next visit. I feel terrible writing such an awful review of the place because they are very highly rated (which is why I paid a visit) but I have to speak my truth. And the aim of this is to bring an awareness. I've been going back and forth about leaving a review this whole time. I'm disappointed. I expected more. I'd like to return because I AM impressed by their lineup of services offered/the cleanliness and everyone is friendly. With that being said, why wouldn't they have an exclusive lineup of highly & dynamically trained/skilled nail technicians performing services that will uphold the caliber of business The Beauty Plug aims for, on hand, for walk-ins and appointments alike... especially on weekends. thank u, love u. I received a Gel X Full Set w gel polish + "a design" - which was airbrush ombré with an outlined tip & a Gel Pedicure. - Gel X application glue was left with a lot of space where my natural nail was exposed under the gel x nail. If you know gel x you know what I mean. - Blotchy clear coat; not one nail has a smooth clear application. - Crooked nail application on my thumb. - No blending of the nail extension edges to my natural nail. - No consistency in size and placement of the extension. (Some are further over with my real nail exposed.) - After one week most started lifting from my nail bed. - Another tech had to pull away from her client to do a part of the service mine wasn't educated on. *COMING BACK TO MY DRAFT TO SAY THAT A FRIEND TOLD ME IT LOOKED LIKE I HAD PRESS ONS* I wish I took pictures. But I had to get them thangs off. Those pedicure stations are very aesthetic but not made for luxurious comfort. I asked for her to trim my toe nails during my pedicure and she butchered them so short when she got to filing it started to be painful. Ending to say that I don't think this place is worth avoiding altogether, but I wasn't impressed enough to make it somewhere I frequent for nails because of my experience. Other services of theirs caught my eye too!

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    Charlene's Nails - othersalons - Updated June 2026

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