I took my husband here today and we were treated like royalty. Mimosas and pampering. I love love love this place

I love coming here to get my nails done. I've been coming here for years (at least 10) and have always had a great experience. Even with the change of ownership it's still an amazing salon. My does my mom's nails and Ann does mine. Everyone who works here is sweet and great at what they do! read more

Designer Nails - Thank you Kathy for my beautiful fall nails. I love them!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I've lived in the neighborhood for a while now and decided to give this place a try. I got off work really late (after5) and they were willing to take me in! I got Kayla, she is super friendly and has over 10 years of experience. I showed her a picture of festive nails that I saw on instragram and she did an AMAZING job. Will definitely go to her again. I went for a manicure and they did ask me more than once if I wanted a pedicure. It can get annoying, but Kayla was patient with me when I didn't like the colors. Would recommend. read more

Lynn is hands down the best lady who does my nails. She is very nice, funny and really spends her time and effort to make your nails perfect. Lynn knows what color works on my skin tone and gives me personal advises. She picked this lavender color and added a little sparkles on my nails as she suggested, I love my nails! I trust her taste and always have her do my nails regularly. read more

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This used to be called Professional Nails and was owned by a woman named Heather. Since she sold it it has gone dramatically downhill. I was treated extremely rudely by Kami. The girls seem to have taken over the salon and seem to have no management anymore. The last time I was there one of the girls was wrapping some meat she bought in Saran in the disinfection area where they keep the hot towels and sanitize the tools.. I'm not sure the tools even get properly sanitized anymore. The new owner seems totally disinterested and has no control over her staff. Obviously the girls don't seem to care either. Very disappointing because I have spent thousands of dollars here but I have moved to a different salon. read more

This place is AWFUL! Do not go here. My friend and I decided to get a regular manicure but from the moment we sat down, they kept advertising their gel manicure and saying how the regular wouldn't last. Keep in mind, regular is $15 and gel is $40. What a rip off. Also, the lady doing my nails was extremely rude and didn't pay any attention to what she was doing. Needless to say, I will NOT be back. I would give 0 stars but that is not an option. read more

My friend and I went to this place to get nails done for our school formal. My friends lady was so sweet and did an amazing job but sadly I did not have the same experience. Rather, the male manicurist who worked on my nails was very rude and made rude comments when I asked for a simple change in the shape of the nails. Everyone else seemed so sweet, yet he was very negative and it was not an enjoyable experience. Overall the nails turned out good but I just felt like an inconvenience to him. read more

Heidi was very nice. However, she cut my nails violently too short, below the meat. Made my cuticles bleed. $40 for a basic manicure with gel, no acrylics or anything seems like a rip off. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed. Won't be coming back. read more

Thank you Tammy for a beautiful ombré! Lovely salon and such a friendly and professional staff! No request is too picky!! read more

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Great spot. Nice and clean, massage chairs that actually work! Love the staff. Everyone we've had on our many trips here does great work. Today Kathy and My did awesome work. We'll be back! read more

Nancy at Designer Nails in Solana Beach did a terrible manicure she used old product for the bottom coat, she did not do a hand massage or put lotion on my hands. She walked away and said I was done. This woman is not doing her job, she was being lazy and thought she could get away with not doing the basics for a maincure. I got the sense Nancy expects to do as little as possible and expects a tip for poor service. The polish peeled in a many places within 30 minutes after leaving the salon. In my opinion Nancy should be fired. She does not build a positive reputation for this business The owner of Designer Nails Solana Beach made it right she had Tami do the massage and lotion and she did not charge me for the manicure. Tami did a great hand massage and was very kind. This salon is very clean and I have had great service in the past. read more

my sister in law and I got our nails done one the 28th it's been one week today and my nails have lifted and are on the verge of falling off and hers have fallen off, for what we paid it was not worth it. read more

Tammy has been doing my nails for 6 years! She's amazing, efficient, funny and very professional!

I love designer nails! Tammy does mine and she's the absolute best. I go to school at Berkeley and have tried dozens of nail salons but this one back home in San Diego will always be the best! Tammy does an excellent job every time :) My nails never chip, fall off, peel, crack, etc (I can't say the same for when I get them done back at school). Designer nails was also recently renovated and it looks absolutely gorgeous inside! I love modern and classy vibe. Attached is a photo of my new beautiful Ombré nails (Tammy you've done it again!) read more

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I stopped here while I was waiting for my tires across the street. I wish I didn't. I didn't look at the prices beforehand which was my fault, but I decided on a gel manicure. I was instantly seated with a nail tech, who got a bowl of water and soaked my nails for 2.5 seconds. She filed them and buffed them quickly. Then she said "you have a lot of hangnails" and proceeded to do nothing about them. She painted over them twice quickly and then slapped some lotion on me and I was on my way. $40 and i was there for about 20 minutes or less. What a rip off. I will not return here and I recommend you do not either. read more

They always have time for walk-ins which is a plus, and I have been several times, but today might be the last. Was on a time crunch and just wanted a quick manicure, no polish. Was there a total of 15 minutes and was charged more than the listed price. At least I got my nails done, but didn't feel I got what I paid for. Be aware that this salon is proficient at up-selling, using color that is old and clumpy, and charging more than their listed prices. read more

Absolute hack job. My pedicure smudged two days after the service. I thought perhaps the polish was bad so I went back to have them fix it and give them another chance. The redo was even worse. How can you miss removing my old polish in the corners twice?? The filing was uneven and jagged. The polish application was uneven and they do not allow enough time between coats for drying. I only came in for a manicure and they were super pushy and talked me into the pedi. It was the worst pedi I have ever had and really regret it. Save yourself the time and headache. Go elsewhere! read more

My, thank you so much for always doing an excellent job on my pedicure and manicure. I love your work and how you take time with me not rushing to another customers. I highly recommend Designer Nails. Very professional, clean, friendly employees and under new ownership. One of the co-owners is very sweet and talks so soft just like her loving personality! read more

Had a great pedicure with Cindy. Really liked her work. BUT.... there is a lady there that looks at your feet like they are disgusting... as I was sitting there getting my pedicure she was making faces at me about the elderly women she was working on. People have eyes and can see you. Don't look at people like they are gross... it hurts people's feelings and is unprofessional! My first pedicure was with her and she did sort of the same thing. Someone needs to tell her to watch her facial expressions when working on people. read more

Anna and Jacqueline are absolutely the best! They are experts when it comes to nails, extremely kind, and always cheerful when I come in. I love this nail salon. I've tried other places but always come back - no one else compares for quality, service, and price. read more

Awful. Just plain awful. I've been going here for years.. it used to be Called Professionail until the remodel awhile back. The last 4 or 5 times I've been here the service is sub par and the actual pedicure I've received has been less than satisfactory . I kept thinking it would get better but each time I go here for a pedicure I end up frustrated and mad at myself for wasting my time. The fact that it's super convenient has always been a draw for me but no more, I'm done. Today the nail tech tried to up sell me several different times to the point of being insulting. I received about a 1 minute half assed foot massage and a snarky"thanks" as I was left to put my own flip flops back on. To top it off I had nail polish all over my cuticles and will probably redo my pedicure at home. This is the last time they will get my business...slow learner, I know! But I finally got it. You have no clue how to provide good customer service and this is a money grab for you. read more

NEVER AGAIN!!! The NEW owner is dishonest as well as a very shortsighted business woman. When asked specifically if she would honor my $50 gift certificate from previous owner, she said she would honor the gift certificate. However, when I arrived at the salon her tune changed. She told me she would not honor the gift certificate. Then, she told me she would only honor $25 or half of the face value. WHAT?!? Who does this? I have been a loyal customer of this shop for over a decade and she decides to 'short' me half of my gift card?! I cannot believe the lack of goodwill. I always spend over $50 every time I have walked into this shop for ten years AND typically bring either a friend or daughter with me. She has lost my business forever! This 'business woman' does not understand the value of a long-term customer. Good luck growing your business. read more

Great nail salon, clean, professional! My and Tami are incredible!! Thanks for a great experience!

This salon really changed owners and completed a remodel. Nicer experience. I have been getting French manicures and pedicures from My for quite some time. She is a perfectionist and does a fantastic job. My manicures lasts! Her massages are dreamy. I really enjoy her sunny personality and care for her customers. read more

Since I discovered this nail salon a few years ago, I have not gone anywhere else. The salon has just recently been beautifully renovated and the staff is always very friendly. Especially Tammy and Anna are wonderful and always make my nails look great. This is definitely the best nail salon in Solana Beach and I highly recommend Designer Nails. read more

Tammy is awesome -she takes her job seriously and does an incredible job. It is a great nail salon.

I have been coming to this salon for over 6 years. Tammy is my nail professional and she is awesome! She does such a fantastic job each and every time she does my nails which is every two weeks. Anna is the professional who does my pedicures and she is also excellent! Ask for these two and you can't go wrong!!! The salon was recently sold and the new owners did a complete remodel on the salon. They did a really good job. The store is very open, clean, with a good flow of the layout of the salon. The new owners are very nice too! This is the best salon in Solana Beach read more

I have been going to My for about 3 years! I love her so much! She is always so excited to see me and I couldn't imagine not seeing her every 2-3 weeks! read more