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    Happiness Nails & Spa

    4.2 (118 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Happiness Nails & Spa

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    My "wedding" nails after I cleaned up the extra I could in the shower. She cut up my skin pretty badly, that is not dry skin.

    I went in for gel nails 2 days before my wedding, and unfortunately this was one of the most disappointing salon experiences I've ever had. I rarely write reviews, but this was supposed to be a special occasion and I left feeling frustrated and in pain. When she was sanding the tips of my nails to round them out, she went so deep and rough that on some nails it actually split the nail from my finger. I even said "Ow!" during the process, but instead of being more gentle she pressed even harder. She also cut up a lot of my actual skin when she was trying to manicure cuticles only The gel was applied so thick that it looked circular and uneven, and when I asked about it I was told it was because of the "ridges" in my nails -- but it was clear it was just sloppy work of putting a thick layer instead of multiple thin layers of the sheer milky white color I wanted. I have one pretty small ridge on one thumb, and the blotchiness was on every nail. She didn't even cover my whole nail at first. The first quarter of my nails were left bare, and only after asking multiple times did she go back to cover them -- but then the polish ended up all over my skin because there was no attention to detail. The end result looked messy, uneven, and even polka-dotted in spots. When I finally asked her to just remove everything so I could go somewhere else to get it done right, she refused to take responsibility and kept pushing me to pick a different color, blaming my nails instead of her work. She said she would still charge me the full amount just to remove it. I had wanted milky white for my wedding but on the redo she insisted on a more opaque white because she blamed my nails for not being compatible with sheer white. Instead of removing the first gel color and starting over, she used the electric filer to sand it down. It was so bulky that the filing took forever, kept overheating, and literally burned multiple fingers. I kept telling her it hurts and it's burning, and she just told me it's not supposed to hurt and kept going. What makes this even more disappointing is that this wasn't a new hire -- it was the owner. For someone with that level of experience, I expected precision, care, and professionalism, especially for wedding nails. Instead, I have to scramble to get them fixed somewhere else just days before my wedding. If you're looking for clean, professional gel nails that are done with care (and without pain), I cannot recommend this salon.

    Gel mani pedi
    Sabrina L.

    This was my first time at this salon and I absolutely love it here! I was blown away at how affordable the services are. The ladies that did my nails are super welcoming and very nice people. I would 100% go again and would recommend!

    gel x extension  nail color: ZGel #33
    Sophia A.

    Ask for Susie she did an amazing job. I came in 30 minutes before closing and left 15 minutes after closing. I got a gel x extension manicure medium length. She did a great job on the almond shape. My cuticles are also very dry and she did a great job being gentle and to not cut me. I was so happy they could accept me so close to closing after being rejected by a few others first because most salons were closing. To say in short, excellent customer service here and they are so kind!

    Regular pedicure
    Emily N.

    5 stars because the staff there is very kind, the prices are the best (at least for a regular pedicure), and they have massage chairs! For $25, I get to relax in a wonderful massage chair, get a very nice foot massage, and get my toes painted! Such a nice treat for yourself. They did give me the wrong color, so next time I will just double check before they start painting. I will definitely be back.

    Jenny I.

    Excellent pedicure for a great price! The lady who did my massage, nail care, and polish had excellent attention to detail and was gentle and kind. Great experience overall!

    My nail design of choice this time around. Bridgerton vibes! Nails by David. :)
    Cheryle L.

    Best in San Diego! This nail salon & spa is my favorite place in San Diego to get my nails done. They just opened a few months ago and when you walk-in, you are greeted immediately with a warm welcome and genuine smiles from staff members! First impressions are extremely important & when I first came more than a month ago, I knew I found my new GO TO! :) They offer all the services you would need: manicure, pedicure, gel, acrylics, and even gel-x! They also have waxing services. David and Sharon are so wonderful and have helped me numerous times. Both are professionals and are very skilled and detail oriented in their work! :) David has been doing my nails and is very meticulous when it comes to nail designs. Almost any design I find on Instagram that I want to create, he can do! He is honest, patient again, very skilled! Recently, Adeline serviced my mom and I for our pedicures and was very delightful, funny and felt like I've known her for years. Her work is very precise and quick too! Booking: Calling to make an appointment is ideal (like anywhere else) and with them, it's super easy to book. I always pre-book for my appointments. They also accept walk-ins. Cleanliness: Overall, SUPERB and well lit! They play relaxing music and also have a tv playing if you choose to watch while you're getting serviced. Parking: PLENTY of parking spaces. I'm so glad I found them and I will continue to be a customer! If you're looking for a sign and need a new nail salon, THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Thank you Sharon, David and the entire team. :D

    Lifting after 3 weeks
    Helen D.

    I came here looking for gel-x nails and it's relatively close to my house! I was excited to get new Gel-X since not a lot of shops near me were offering it. The entire thing took less than an hour for a full set. The reason this is 4/5 is mostly because of the lack of opacity in my french tip nails. I got a light blue french tip and noticed that they only put on 1 coat and used acetone to clean it up. After 1 coat of the tip, top coat was already placed on top. I didn't realize this was an issue until I left. It didn't bother me enough to go back, but is enough to warrant -1 star. When I put my hands up, they definitely are see-through on the tips and the line the acetone touched definitely looks feathered and does not look that clean. Lifting has also occurred ear the cuticles, however, I will let that slide since it does happen sometimes. It's a good job, but not a perfect job.

    Samara S.

    Love this spot! Been coming here for over 2 years and they do well every time! Love the staff, they're very friendly and sweet. Definitely recommend:)

    Vishaka Kavle K.

    Two start coz I am not happy with how my nail looks. It feels like the service was left incomplete. I have attached some photo to show you what I mean. Also the gel application is uneven. When I entered the place my hand was looked so good and now it looks like it's been a long I had a manicure.

    Karen H.

    Went to my hair appointment and decided last minute to get a pedicure while I was in the area. I found a nail salon a few doors down and walked in with no appointment. It was pretty dead so there was no wait. The service was okay, I just did white nails. And she didn't really do a clean job on the edges. Typically the nail techs are a little tougher on scrubbing calluses whicn I prefer but she was really light handed. Overall the price was really cheap compared to other salons. And for the price it wasn't bad.

    Crooked and different lengths (gel only)
    Diona A.

    Went for a mani pedi. Spent over 90 minutes for my fingers nails to all be at a different length, cuticles cut, polish left on fingers and undersides and that was just my hands. Toes were cut at an unacceptably short length. Skin is exposed and raw from the scraping instead of using acetone to remove excess polish. Possibly there are other technicians that do a better job but I'm not trying to find out, will not go back. Polish Paradise is the spot, just not open on sundays.

    Hoang N.

    This was my first time going here and also first time getting gel-x. Staff was very sweet and accommodating. Sharon did my nails, and she was so neat and thorough. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be making this my new go to nail salon :3

    Kari M.

    I love you Susan!! She always crushes my nails. I'm always in & out within the hour, and despite how hard I work with my hands my nails don't break anymore after switching to gel. This is my newest set, I bought the stickers from Amazon and brought them in for her to use, despite being busy she took the time to apply and bring my little nail vision to life. & then my California Poppy Orange set got SO many compliments. Fav nail salon, I won't go anywhere else.

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    3 months ago

    Great service and great prices. They were very sweet to my daughter and I and our nails look great

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    Love happiness nails, I have had pedicures and manicures here for over a year. Van does an amazing job with dip manicures.

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    Ask the Community - Happiness Nails & Spa

    Do you have vegan and breathable nail polishes?

    Yes

    How much is Gel x new set and a regular pedicure?

    55 for gel x and 25 for pedicure

    How much is gel manicure with take off?

    32$

    What is the cost for nail dip or acrylic fills with nail polish?

    Nails dip 40$, fill with polish 30$

    Do you offer nails and toes polish services for kids? If so, how much is the service? Thank you

    Yes we do! Its 14$ for both!

    Do you have OPI dip ? And do you do chrome finish?

    No. I don't have OPI dip. But i have another Brand dip. I have chrome finish.

    How much for gel-x?

    It's 55$

    How much is a acrylic fill in and what would be considered a fill in?

    Its starting at 35$

    How much for dip powder? Do you also offer heart glitter dips?

    Yes we do! The dip powder starting at 40$

    How much do you charge for a gel pedicure (without a manicure)?

    Hi! The basic pedicure with gel is 40$

    How much would a gel manicure and pedicure be?

    H! Its 54$ for combo gel manicure and basic pedicure

    Do you offer dip poweder?

    Yes! We do

    Do you do gel overlays? And how much is it?

    Color gel only 25$ Full set overlay 35$.

    How much is it for a full acrylic set?

    Its 40$

    Mani and pedi price?

    Regular manicure and pedicure is 39$.

    How much is the shellac manicure?

    It’s 32$

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    Review Highlights - Happiness Nails & Spa

    Between Han, Jonny, and Susan, they will always do their best to take care of you like family.

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