They aren't the best, but they aren't the worst nail service I've ever had. I stopped here because it was near my chiropractor and I needed my nails done before a trip. I was able to get seen right away so that was nice. My nails were already done from a previous appointment but they needed a fill pretty badly. They are almond shaped and the powder color was a nude pink. My regular nail tech mixes 2 colors so I didn't expect a match at this place but it was fine. I was getting them painted matte black anyways. The nail techs here was all older woman, nice, didn't really talk a lot. Just asked what I wanted, what color and shape and how short. I don't want to assume her English wasn't the best but also, I gather she's not fluent. It was definitely a trust the process type of service. It looked worse before it got better. There was no cuticle care and the finishing buff was not as smooth as I would have liked. The nails also were a bit thicker than what I started with. The shape changed slightly but not a big deal. The one thing I would say I didn't like the most was the polish did not start at the cuticle. She left a gap on all nails. It's not the biggest deal but its just not what I prefer. I wanted a matte black polish and anyone who knows matte colors knows you can see every imperfection. You can see the brush strokes and bumpiness of some of the nails. Again I know how matte colors work so I just didn't complain because I was there as a last resort. The salon is a decent size and appears well taken care of. Its a quiet area. One thing I did question was cleanliness. There was a nail tech with no customers who was sitting at a station trimming her own nails. My mind instantly went to are those tools her personal tools or tools for a customer? Will she clean them? Then it spiraled from there. Overall it wasn't a horrible experience and in a pinch it was sufficient. Would I make an appointment here? No. I'm giving it a 3 because although I didn't LOVE my nails, the lady was nice and she did her best. read more

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I have been going here for several years now and I love this salon. The ladies are skilled, polite, and offer many options. I have had manicures with nail polish, gel polish, and powder nail dip done. I also love the optional back massage pedicure chairs with pristine foot baths and options for leg and foot massages. They show you books to select your preferred nail and foot color and will do whatever you request. The owner is very sweet and accommodating. I highly recommend Diamond Nails, La Mesa,CA. read more

I just love this place, been coming here since 2023, and I always leave happy. Good vibes, good manicures and waxings. SUPER TIP: CALL AHEAD. Yes, you can walk in, but just before you walked in, 5 other customers walked in, and while you're sitting there more will walk in. Please call ahead! read more

I came in to just get gel removed on my nails and have a simple cut/file manicure with no polish. I left with jagged nails and a layer of my nail sanded off. read more

I love coming here. They're always friendly and nice and always do a great job. I have had a couple designs done and they have knocked it out beautifully read more

cindy did my nailss, so cutee. tbh they r okay for the $$ not complaining . definitely going back for simple sets read more

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Absolutely love my nail girl Chi is the best and if you show her a Pinterest photo she will give you the exact same read more

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I absolutely love this place!! I drive all the way from the South Bay to get my nails done. I either go to Chi or Tina. They always do a great job on my nails. They're super nice read more

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Just your basic nail salon. Nothing too special. I prefer other spots but got a gift certificate for it, so gave it another shot. They do a good job with a basic mani-pedi. read more

She was really, like REALLY sorry and very sweet, but She freaking cut me with the electric Dremel file and she nicked my little finger, causing me to bleed! She told me she did dip nails, brought out the acrylic (which I ended up doing because I ran out of time). I told her that my nails were thin from previously having gel nail polish and I think she took that to mean that I wanted thick acrylics on top of my nails...? Aye...total disaster!!! I don't know why I ended up feeling more bad for her, because I tipped her 20%, but I'm NEVER going back there again and I don't recommend this business. Now I have to monitor this cut under my finger to make sure it doesn't get infected. By the way, as I was finishing up with my appointment, I heard a gasp from the client sitting next to me. I turned in time to see her snatch her hand away from the lady , who was doing her nails. Apparently, she nicked her too...sigh... read more

Diamond Nails - Uhhh....she actually cut me! - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Just had the best spa pedicure! She really put so much effort into my exfoliating, callous removal and massage...one of the best experiences I've had. I wish I had got her name but she was extremely sweet and made sure everything felt ok, that nothing was too hot or hurt. read more

If I could leave 0 stars , I would most definitely. I'm very disappointed I paid 62 dollars for a pedicure and it came out terrible, the nail polish was rubbed terribly on my nail. I don't recommend read more

Very fast, clean environment, and awesome massage chairs for pedicures. You can call or walk in and they will except you at any time.

I would like to leave a review because I called ahead of time before you guys were closing. I was told that I could get service and to be there at 6:30. I politely waited outside seeing it is Covid and never got service and the time turned into 7pm so I left. Very disappointed seeing I have been here several times and never experienced this type of service. Heather Rachael Pallo read more

Loved how my nails came out thanks to Cindy. I recommend coming here if you want a solid nail job read more

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Mimi's pedicures are in a word "PERFECTION"! I always leave there with very pretty happy toes! read more

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This place is not luxurious but very clean and welcoming. I feel like it's a standard nail shop but the service sets them apart. I came to Chi with an unusual request. I will be watching Endgame and desperately wanted to rep. She did a phenomenal job and really did everything I asked for. I am going back and getting decals added by her and I am EXCITED!!! I def recommend parking is great and they take appointment so I would suggest you make one. read more

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Basic manicure this time. Nice staff. Met some ladies and their gel nails were 3 weeks old and I thought they were just done. They looked great even 3 weeks later! I believe I just found my new spot read more

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Do not go here, a 5 year old could do a better job of painting your nails. This place is by far the worst salon I have ever been to. read more

Diamond Nails - Terrible nail job. - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Didn't like the work Didn't like my experience here at diamond nails I asked for clear acrylic and she never cut or cleaned I also called to make sure I didn't have to wait but then when I got there was told to wait a few minutes which turned into 22 mins.. she should have had my fingers soak in warm water at least in the mean time like other salons I've been to do $45 for what??? read more

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Slightly conflicted on my review for this place. I wanted a gel pedicure but the lady doing it told me they can't do gel pedicures which didn't make sense to me considering they do gel manicures but she kept insisting they didn't do it so I just got a basic pedicure. It was a sloppy job to begin with and later that same day it had already began chipping so I felt like I paid for something that I could've done a better job myself. On the other hand, a different lady did my manicure and I got exactly what I wanted out of it. I liked that she was precise and she didn't rush through it like a lot of nail techs seem to do. I think I'd definitely come back for a manicure but I would not get another pedicure here if they refuse to do gel. read more

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Been coming here for the last 5 years on and off. Yes I have tried other places but always found myself right back here. Amazing prices and even better service. I have never, not once, left here unhappy with my nails. I always ask for something different almost always showing a picture and I am NEVER disappointed. Hands or feet this place rocks. I bring everyone I know and will always recommend this place. Diamond Nails is my spot and I don't ever see that changing. Thank you for exceeding my expectations every single time. read more

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Chi, the best! I am pickyyy. I hardly go to the same place, and I work in a salon,, which is aight but she good af. Does extra ish pic below...love it...only goin here from now on read more

Diamond Nails - Nice detailed blinged out... - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

This was by far the worst nail shop I have neen to. The tech that they gave me apparently was not a nail tech. She was, I believe, the cleaning lady. She didn't have a clue what she was doing. I asked for a dip powder set. Not once were my nails dipped. She applied the dip powder like acrylic and sloppily. My fingers were pigmented red from the tips almost to my knuckles! It was extra thick. She didn't cure them, not once! There was a thick mess all on the underside of my nails as well. In the end, she put a shiny gloss coat on them and said, "All finished. Look good. " I said no, they don't, this is a mess! The manager came over, drilled them all back down, reshaped, filed, and cured them. I went out of town the next morning, and one of them broke while I was doing nothing! When I got back to town, I went back to have that nail fixed. Another woman fixed it. She filed my nail down to the skin of my fingertips! I don't know what their specialty is in this place, but it is not nails. Stay away! I think only one person in there is trained to do nails. read more

Diamond Nails - This nail started out as the longest one on this hand. Now you can't even see it. - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Very disappointing experience with my pedicure. My toenails were not evened out, i.e. one toenail on my right foot was longer than the same toe on my left foot! They also did not scrape under the nails after soaking. There's usually always some stuff (dead skin cells, maybe soap from a shower) that gets under the toenails, stuff that gets scraped "out from under" during a pedicure but they didn't do this. I won't be back. read more

I just had the worst pedicure experience!!! I came with my toes clipped and filed. I just wanted a massage and callus treatment so I paid for the #3 special (45 min. Callus treatment/cool gel exfoliate/massage). My service only lasted 28 mins. She barely even touched me. Did not exfoliate. Spread cool gel and let sit and wipe. Rubbed her hands up and down my leg for 10 mins with no pressure. Did not massage my feet. I asked for clear polish, she didn't put any on. When I asked for my polish again she huffed, and when I say slapped, I mean slapped, a coat on real quick and rushed me out. After working on my feet in the hospital, all through covid, this was my treat to self. I waited 2.5 years for THIS?!?!? I've never been so dissatisfied. This WAS my regular spot. NEVER again!! My friend was also with. His experience was not the same and he received his full treatment. read more

Front lady... didn't catch her name but she's great! It's hard to find someone who can do designs and also at an affordable price. All I asked her for was a snowflake and she added glitter and a rhinestone to make it look even better. Love this place. read more

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Always a great experience. Kim did a wonderful job on my full set. Was very detailed and super sweet! I've gone in here many times and have never been disappointed. Would highly recommend read more

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I'd give a zero if I could. Look at the photo and see what a horrid pedicure. Sloppy on the big toe, missing and cr@ppy polish job on the next two toes. Would *you* go back? NOT A CHANCE! read more

Diamond Nails - Terrible job! Do NOT go here! - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Plan to spend all day at this salon!!!! My girlfriends and I came here after brunch. We wanted pedicures done. The boss was very sweet, but her employees on the other hand is the WORST. The elder lady did my pedicure and she cut me. Made me bleed. I know she knows that she made me bleed but never apologized for it. The other employees working on my friends were so rude. We spent 3 hrs at the salon even with an appointment. How?! They move soo slow!!! It was very aggravating! read more

Diamond Nails - That cut is so deep that it's throbbing! I've had to put Neosporin on it to keep it from getting infected. - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Ghi did an amazing job.....love the nails and service !!!! I will definitely be coming back read more

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I would recommend finding another nail family. This place just refused to do my nails after 4 & 1/2 years simply because she says they're too long... mind you these are my natural nails that grew over time. DON'T SPEND WITH THEM. THEY'RE NOT ABOUT FAMILY OR LOYALTY! DON'T SUPPORT CHI OR HER WORKERS!!! Left me sad & with nowhere to go. Crazy af! Who treats ppl like this... instead of adding an additional fee for the length. Welpppp... they lost my entire family. My Highschool son also gets pedicures after his basketball games. They've known him for years. Sad. read more

Never again is what I swore the time before... I should have listened to myself, but was in desperate need of a gel mani before heading to a weekend in Vegas. I work nearby so decided I would take a quick break and get it out of the way. I was relieved when there were only three customers inside when I arrived around 11:20 AM on a Tuesday, but unfortunately there were only 3 nail techs. If she had told me that it would be 40 minutes before she could start, I probably would have run an errand and used my time wisely. Instead, she wrapped my nails up in acetone-soaked cotton so that I couldn't read magazines or use my phone. I, at one point, asked about the time, but was lied to, stating that she would be with me in 10 minutes. After about 25 minutes, I took the cotton off my nails to check emails....I was desperate to something with my time. After 40 minutes when she got around to me, she got mad at me for taking off my cotton and threatened to use the electric sander. I refused, so she wrapped them up again. I was temped to leave, but figured that I would have to find someplace else to go right away. When she did my nails it was fine, and they look good now, but I saw another customer walk out after 20 minutes when she was told to "wait a little bit". $25 for a gel mani is a good price, but I also prefer good service. The place is not friendly and kind of a mess too. The last time I was there, I fell in love with their chrome colors, but they came off my nails too quickly. I really see no reason to ever return. read more

I've been coming to this salon for the last 9 years...I try really hard to keep expectations simple, just a pedicure and gel removal, I always tip $10 a person. But, it's really hard to justify this expense- I selected the $45 pedicure which said it would take 45 minutes and include a warm lotion massage...I got 20 minutes with a gallon of cold oil. I asked the lady to please stop that this wasn't a massage (tapping and splashing oil) but she refused to stop- I literally had to move her hand off me and grab a towel to try to mop up some of the oil. As for the gel removal...she insisted on using her drill 3 times before I stopped her and begged her to stop...once to shave off 90% of the gel, the she applied a layer of nail polish remover, scraped a remnants and went back with 2 types of drills. My mail beds HURT, my nails are FRIED AND BENDING...I asked her why she wasn't listening to me and she laughed. Honestly, this used to be my favorite "hole in the wall" nail salon in La mesa, it was clean and simple and friendly. It'll take some time for my nails to recover, I know they will, but if you're going to drop $50-75 bucks, I'd think again about where you spend it. read more

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This is my place! Always a great mani/pedi. My Mom, daughter and I all come here. We all want very different things, and they can do it all. They always remember us and treat us like we are their most important clients. I love nail day!!! read more

Full set was just $35 + $5 for a design (which is a great deal). It was my first time here in this salon but it was fully staffed so they didn't have any problems fitting people into their schedule even if they were closing in 40 minutes. The tech I got (didn't catch her name) was super thorough with her work and I've already gotten compliments saying these even look like my real nails. I'll be back! read more

Diamond Nails - Just in time for Valentine's Day! - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Got my nails done on last Saturday by a lady (don't know her name). first day one nails peeling off. And Went back to get fixed on Monday by Tina. She is super nice. Unfortunately all nails peeling off in a week. I have to redo it I made a reservation with Tina this Saturday. After service , I tipped tina $20. I really like her work. But I mentioned what happened for my nails, the owner acted like she doesn't know why that happened, that was so unprofessional. Won't back again. read more

I love this place I have come here for years now my nails turn out beautiful when its Chi or the other younger girl. However I have had a bad experience recently in which they either overbook or want to take care of a lot of people I was left in the middle of a set. business I think this a huge deal breaker for me because I am not getting the right amount of attention for my needs. (pink nails picture is not of when attention was split between clients, blue set it's when I became disappointed.) I had an appointment and people kept coming in and it was too overwhelming at the end to complain. I just wanted out, so it is a matter of luck I assume. read more

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Still enjoying my nails after several months coming to this nail salon. Chi does a wonderful job doing a French tip on my own nails using powder and a gel. Recommend doing an appointment with her since she is very busy. She does have an employee who does a great job if Chi is busy. read more

Diamond Nails - French tip on my own nails - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

When I made an appointment for a pedicure , they didn't ask for my name, should have known then that my experience wasn't gonna be great, walked in the next day, almost zero recognition, finally was greeted, I said I had an appointment, they said "okay". I sat for 15 minutes with no one saying anything, then a woman came in and they took her before me. I left and will not be coming back ever again. Rude people. read more