I love Kathy so much she gives me the best nails I've ever had and is very detailed and fast! Healthy nails is my favorite place in La Jolla for a pedicure. read more

Incredible job! My new favorite place. Clean, friendly and experienced. Being a former manicurist, im extremely picky, detailed about shape being natural. He did a great job. Super sweet couple. Please support, great pedicures and nice comfy atmosphere too. read more

You can walk in without an appointment, and if it's midday on a weekday, you're likely to get taken care of right away. I went in for a pedicure and the gentleman provided me a menu with multiple options to select from. The service was great, the seats were comfortable, and my feet/ legs felt fab afterwards. read more

I love this place! Alex does a great job and is time efficient. Christine is always so nice and friendly.

We made a reservation but walk-ins are probably okay too since it's not that busy. We went on a Friday but it wasn't busy at all. The lady doing my nails was kind and sweet. My friend ended up getting hers done faster even though we both got gel manicures. It depends who does your nails but generally it takes 40 minutes. Very calm and quiet. I almost slept while the lady massaged my arms afterwards. Recommend for simple but clean gel manicures. Price is also reasonable. read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - two gel manicures. One mint color and one olive color. - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

Please don't go here They used nail tools from one client and didn't sanitize when they went to next client. -1 star read more

I am vacationing in La Jolla for 5 days and passed by this business by chance. I needed a pedicure so I went in. The salon was meticulously clean. I had one of the best pedicures I have ever had. And it was half the price of what I pay in the Los Angeles area. I had pedicure #2. read more

Got a pedicure the other day and it was amazing. The vibe was very serene and calming. My nail technician was very nice and did an awesome job. My feet are so soft and pretty again. Thank you Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa read more

Mike is the best! He is an expert at every genre of nail designs. He surprises me every time I go in. Best nail spot!! read more

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I live 45 mins away & continue to make the drive to this salon for a reason. This is the only salon where I get a dip manicure that lasts up to 3+ weeks without a chip in sight! Mike takes the absolute best care of my nails & they have never grown consistently long before coming here. I have tried every nail salon in my hometown & nothing compares to the quality and service you receive at this nail salon. It's also quiet, clean, and relaxing. It's a bit pricier (only by a few more dollars) than other salons I've been too but it's definitely worth it considering the quality of the manicure. Oh & the cooking show on the TV is a plus for me. (p.s. I try not to let them grow for that long but sometimes it's hard to squeeze the drive in my schedule haha) read more

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Only go here for a manicure if you want your cuticles nicked and left bleeding. unfortunately I had to leave at least 1 star for others to see this review. I thought we were getting good service but I was very wrong. 2 things happened here that affected our first time visit very wrong. 1. My son got a manicure and they clipped his cuticles too short on 4 DIFFERENT fingers and they were all bleeding. The technician didn't say anything to me and my son thought that was a normal experience since this was his first mani. 2. I got a gel pedicure and my big toe is square shaped on 1 foot and rounded on the other. VERY disappointed. Never going back. I should have been offered a refund for the mani at least. read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - Bleeding cuticles I hope they threw those tools away and didn't try to use them on anyone else. - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Well it's been 3 days since going to Healthy Nails and getting my nails done by Mike. They are absolutely perfect I am so grateful!! He is really really good. I still cannot believe how they look and the way he did it so quickly despite having to do several coats of the nail dip and the tip! Oh my gosh I've been to so many places and never left totally happy since typically something ...something is not right. Even true price point!! It's super affordable for what you will be receiving. T thank you Mike and my beautiful friend Mishelle for telling me about going. I will rave about my nails and tell them to go to Mike!! read more

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Very pricey for the service that they offer but it is at a popular area of La Jolla, they were very slow on a Saturday and only had two men. The guy did a mediocre job on dipping powder but I probably wouldn't go back again, partly because the place wasn't very clean. read more

Always helps me book an appointment last minute same day accommodating my busy scheduleAbsolutely fantastic nail art!! Mike and his employees do great work. Very hard working and All very nice nail artists. Mike is a perfectionist and always makes sure I am satisfied with every nail. He is now my go to guy for dip and gel! Highly recommend! Pictures speak for themselves read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - Dip with style - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

I walked in on a Sunday and was taken right away / the owner Mike did my dip nails and Harry did a fantastic gel pedicure. Both had an incredible attention to detail, were super friendly, and made this mama of three feel super relaxed. The salon is so clean and beautiful with so many color options. I'll definitely be back! read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - SNS dip nails by Mike and gel pedicure by Harry - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

Hands down, this is a ....actually pause, let me rephrase. This is the most gorgeous nail salon I have ever been to. I was in awe the moment I walked in. So clean, did not have any strong smell, comfy chairs, lovely look & ambiance. We had scheduled appointments and there was not a wait on a Sunday afternoon after brunch. They took us right away for our mani/pedi's..keep in mind it was (3) of us girlies so for them to just take us right away, no questions asked, no wait at around 12PM, was like HEY GIRL HEY, amazing, right? The pricing..now I am not someone who gets my nail's done anymore, I've been out of the game for some time, so I could not tell you what is "cheap" or "expensive" when it comes to quality mani/pedi's at such a gorgeous spa...however, my mama gets her nails done all the time and she would be the first person to say "oh not uhh...we are not getting our nails done here", but instead she did not. Her response "they are actually really reasonable!" Wow, what do ya know. So...for being in a ) La Jolla b) super pretty spa c) again, La Jolla..they are not pricey. The only reason I gave them a 3 is because the gentleman who did my pedicure, as he was buffing my nails, keep in mind he had just opened a crisp and very sharp nail buffer w/ the edges..he began to saw away on the top of my toenails only to slice my big toe from edge to edge. It was very deep and very thick of a slice. I immediately bled..so much. The gentleman, whom seemed nice, just kept asking me if I was diabetic because I was bleeding so much...I kept reassuring him, I am not (actually no one in my family even has a hx of diabetes) but anyways, I kept saying no. He was shocked he could not stop the bleeding.. but it was like HONEY, YOU SLICED ME SO BADLY. ANYONE WOULD BE BLEEDING THIS MUCH. Long story short, the cut took a full 2 weeks to heal and it looked awful. I needed to wear a bandaid for pretty much the whole time and now the pedicure is worn out. So I did not really get to enjoy it. Shucks. I would just recommend to go a little slower and be a little more careful. ALSO, I wish they would have had a cleaning antibacterial agent right away. They did not. They simply just used the green "stop bleeding" glue to "cover it up". sigh. I made sure to keep it clean once I got home and take care of it correctly. UP SIDE - They offered so many gorgeous colors. I went with my fave, neon gel for my nails and let me tell you, that was pretty. It lasted about 2 weeks total (I wash my hands all day w/ my job/lifestyle) Point is...I would get gel again for my fingers, but I am scared to get my toes done ever again. That was so scary and it hurt so badly for the first 24 hours. read more

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Solid place to get your nails done. It is fairly new, so when I came on a Sunday afternoon we were the only customers. It was easy to make an appointment and get seated. Usually the places I go to are more popular so I end up having to wait for a while! I did not get the name of the lady who did my nails, but she was methodical and careful with her work. I don't have any complaints with how she shaped my nails and cut them. Since they are a newer salon, I found that they had a much newer variety of colors. They had a lot more colors that were "on trend" then the other older places I've been. Overall, if you are in the area and want to be pampered I'd recommend stopping by! read more

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I love coming here for mani's and pedi's. Everyone I've ever been to have done a great job. The place is super clean with lots of color options. Definitely recommend!! read more

Im not trying to be hostile or spiteful but this is one of the worst mani pedi experiences and results I think I have ever had. I told them not to cut my nails, but just to file and every single one of my toes was cut and then filed into this bizarre round shape. I was also burned with a hot towel several times. It took them about 4 tries to get the colors that I asked for even though they were numbered. Additionally I find the result to be pretty messy, the gel is uneven, and they all around don't look very good. The employees were nice, the music is pleasant. I don't think it's particularly clean. I would not recommend. read more

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Was pressured in salon to write my initial review, which I was happy to, as service used to be great. Since then it has dramatically fallen, with poor quality staff hired and mike spreading himself too thin with over bookings and rushed service. I gave it the benefit of the doubt but the last three experiences were awful and didn't receive any remedy to it. Definitely don't go to the other nail staff. With Mike, If he's not overbooked you'll have a good experience, but you're chancing It My nails broke and chipped within first days He offered to have me come back to get them fixed but I am busy and do not want to have to go back multiple times for one basic set. I didn't receive a refund or even partial compensation, very unprofessional He also spouts his political views, which is unprofessional And unnecessary Finally, I Venmo and The Better Business Bureau should closely investigate his transactions because they are not honest as we are told to send money with a description other than nails. read more

Thanks Harry for beautiful pedicure w outstanding foot massage. And appreciated that I smudged on walk home and he fixed nicely for me two days later. Also appreciated that I couldn't make it there until 6:30 and he stayed a little late to fit me iin. read more

I walked in today for a pedicure. I called in about 10 minutes before I came. The owner is really nice. He went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. The girl that did my nails was really nice. All preventative measures were taken to make sure everyone stayed safe and healthy. I will go back to support this business. read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - Spa Pedicure! - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

I was visiting in town and decided to try Healthy Nails because the reviews were so good, and they were completely right! I did a French gel mani and pedi and this is the best job I've had done in a really long time. I feel like I haven't had the best luck with nail salons in the past and I've left disappointed many times. This time I was so excited when I walked out!! I believe I had Amy and Harry and they both did excellent jobs!! They were kind, gentile on my hands and feet, very detail oriented, and my nails looked amazing. I will absolutely becoming back when I'm in La Jolla again read more

I never leave reviews but this was one of the best manicures I've ever had. I'm such a perfectionist when it comes to my nails and at most places I leave noticing they missed a spot or messed something up. That is not the case here at all. Mike did and amazing job and if I lived in the area I wouldn't go anywhere else. I even nicked one of my toes and they fixed it for free! I'd recommend this place to everyone. read more

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This Is my second time here and I love it just as much as the first. Mindy was my nail tech both times. Lovely lady with amazing technique. Takes her time and is careful. I appreciate that. I highly recommended! And I will be back read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - Beautiful nails by Mindy - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

It's so difficult to select a salon to have your nails done when you are on vacation. I made a wonderful selection with this one. My nails looked great, even though they were very short and he had not much to work with, and they lasted for 3 1/2 weeks. Bravo!! read more

I got a French manicure here, and I loved it. Very reasonable prices considering that this is in downtown La Jolla.

Love coming here to get my nails done but lately they have not been doing as good of a job with detail. I do like Mike but when he is not available it can be hit or miss! read more

So before I talk about the cons of this place, I will talk about some of the pros. 1. It's in a prime location in La Jolla. 2. Very clean place 3. Dope color selection 4. Music was great 5. Quick and easy for people who know nothing about nails. And I do mean nothing. So I usually go to a celebrity nail tech in L.A. (@Patty3dnails) if you want to check her out. But I had some business to take care of in SD and couldn't go. So I needed my nails just quickly done to tie me over until our next appt. If I would have known these nails would look like a person practicing BEFORE they enter nailed tech classes would be doing my nails, I would have kept my raggedy hand through Easter. I was NOT impressed. The pictures other have posted will fool you, I think whoever did the ones that look good, they have gone on to start their own nail salon because they were not there. So here are my cons...... Cons: ( Buckle your MF'in seat beat) 1. It's in a prime location........yea I know I said it was a pro, but here me out.........they should move to Escondido, and practice on people down there. They are taking up a good spot for below par work. 2. The pedicures are priced too high to not include a callus treatment.....they charge extra for it. My feet weren't bad enough for "extra". 3. Look at my pedicure pictures and you will see why pedicures are a CON, in more ways than one. 4. They couldn't find the colors I wanted, had to change twice. 5. They are all old ladies and one man with READING glasses, not prescription lenses. This is why my nail work was terrible, they can't see anything. 6.if you look at the angle of my nail pic you will see, it's lumpy. Like what?!?!?! 7. There are holes in my paint, as in she didn't use the nail brush right so some spots are lighter than others. 8. My nails are super thin. 9. Let's not even talk about the shape. 10. I wanted a cat eye on one nail and she didn't know how to use the magnet. I offer to show her, but she said she had it which Maury determined "was a lie" 11. She didn't seal the ends, so after day one it's already chipped. 12. Definitely not a salon for people who get there nails done by professionals. 13. I paid $114 for them to mess my nails up, so it was a lot of fun!! ( said sarcastically) I pay that for just nails and I will continue to pay my normal nail tech that because she is one of the best. Please don't waste your money, if you are looking for quality nails, not worth it.....at all. But if you just want a basic manicure and pedicure, still don't go there. LOL read more

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After taking a brief hiatus from doing nails I came back to get dip powder. I was so happy to see Mike again. He is a expert in his craft and you can tell he truly cares about his clients. Love my nails! read more

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This is the place to go from the whole County of San Diego. I am Mike's client since late 2026 when he used to work in a nail shop in Hillcrest. Few years ago he open this amazing Lounge Spa in La Jolla and I am his every month client. The experience they offer is the best among all other fancy nail spas. They always offer bottled water, and he always enforcing safety distance and sanitation. All staff are good professionals but I must say I give my hands to nobody other than Mike to do my nails. Mike is also the owner. I commute to go to his La Jolla Location but just totally worth it. I work a lot, and finding a time to commute is not always easy. His work is so well done that my nails lasts 4 weeks precisely no lifts, beautifully. Another bonus, is if you become a good client he always give us good deals in packages there. Mike is a nail tech like no one. I had times where I was flying back to US from overseas and he was able to find me a spot when I must needed. He become a friend and a person I well care. I just have a very good time going there, lovely atmosphere, and now, they are adding several new beauty services such as lashes & browns, etc, are being offered in their menu so totally worth anyone trip to try any of their services. As a professional in the beauty industry I know how important is to have such a reliable place to take care of my body This salon professionals deserves good tips because; places that do a excellent job sure deserve excellent tips! That is my advise. You get what you pay, and their service price is very comparable to any ordinary salon, however there, you will find amazing quality that you won't find anywhere else. My nails are 4 weeks flawless. It is a win win situation you get the best for your bucket and the service is above excellent. Mike is the owner of Healthy Nails Lounge Spa and I am not afraid to attest this place will deliver to you certainly the best nail service quality in the whole County of San Diego and they respect your time and business. read more

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Been to this place twice now and I love it! They do such a good job and really take their time. And their price for gel manicure is very good for La Jolla. read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

Definitely a gem find on my random Yelp search on a slow afternoon at work. This nail salon is sooo clean and quiet. It is also nicely located in downtown La Jolla which is a nice neighborhood except when it comes to parking. So expect a little bit of walking. The salon is owned by a couple who does nails too and I think they have maybe one or two employees? The couple is so great with people and are always so warm and welcoming. They have a great array of options and more advanced nail technologies (stuff I don't know or care about but they look cool) They do have a rewards or points system to earn you a free or discounted service which is awesome. Even for a spot in La Jolla, they have very affordable prices. I'll definitely be back! read more

Very nice technicians, friendly place and very clean. Made an appointment and they were ready no delay, which means a lot to me.

Mike hands down does the best manicure in San Diego. I've been going to him for over a year now. Same level of service every time I go. I don't leave many reviews but this place is definitely worth writing a good review for. If you're looking for a clean and professional salon that's going to give you a beautiful manicure definitely go here. Recommend calling to make an appointment! read more

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Mike did an amazing job on my pink ombré dip manicure. He gave me exactly what I was looking for! He was friendly and really took his time on my nails. Mindy also gave me a fantastic pedicure! I highly recommend Healthy Nails Lounge. I will definitely be back! read more

Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa - Pink ombré dip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Our friend was getting married in La Jolla and the maid-of-honor had researched and found Healthy Nails Lounge & Spa on Herschel Ave for us to spend time together to get pampered before the wedding the next day. The maid-of-honor made an appointment for the five of us to get our nails done. The staff here are incredibly personable, from Yvonne, the store owner, to all her hardworking team, they spent a lot of time on the bride and on the girls. We were offered water, took bathroom breaks and watched cooking shows on the two plasma TVs while sitting comfortably in the massage chairs. I must say, for a group of five girls we were so loud and chatty during our 2 hours in the nail salon; however, the staff were very understanding and patient, knowing that we were here to show the bride a good time! Yvonne even offered to take pictures for us, made it into a collage and texted it to the maid-of-honor for our keepsake. She was helpful and engaging, without once being pushy. They have a great collection of colors and technique of application, such as gel and powder. I would recommend doing some basic research on what type of application method you want before going to any nail salon, because they may sway you to pick one type over the other for a more lasting result. I would recommend picking a method based on your personal preference on how long you want to commit to a certain color and whether you bite/pick your nails, and what type of polish removal method you are comfortable with. Our bridesmaids gave me great suggestions and comparison of each type of method. The salon accepts both cash and credit as method of payment, with cash payments getting a $1 discount. Tips must be given in cash. I like how they print a check at the end of the service so you can review an itemized bill and calculate the tip. At the UV station, because the lights are in between and under a table, be very careful when you move your hands in and out, you may accidentally scrap your nails like me. If you do, tell one of the staff and they will fix it for you again. Overall, a great experience with the bridal party. Recommend it for a fun group activity if you are in the area! read more

I have been a loyal customer of Healthy Nails for over a year now, and am usually satisfied with my dip manicure afterwards. They are definitely one of the better Nail Shops to go if you want to get a decent dip manicure. However, 90% of the time they are understaffed and make me wait 30+ minutes past my appointment time. My manicure already takes 70 minutes or more, so most of the time I end up spending 2+ hours here. During my last appointment I waited 35 minutes past my appointment time. When I was finally called back, my nail tech talked to the other nail techs for the entire appointment while halfway paying attention to doing my nails. I had to remind her that she had dipped one side one more time than the other, and she made the skin around my nails bleed while she was filing/not paying attention. I am sad to say I no longer have time to make "appointments" here only to be bypassed by people who walk in or decide last minute they want to add more services they did not originally book. read more

Absolutely the best mani pedi ever! Mike and everyone were so absolutely accommodating to our schedule and we were pampered more than any before. We did European pedicures and dip manicures. Will be our new nail home! Please trust me, it was quiet, clean, and relaxing experience. Everyone who was here with us left happy and smiling! read more

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Got SNS nails done for the first time and I love them! They did a great job. When I am in SD again, I will definitely come here. Tips: It is a dollar off each service if you have cash and it is street parking. read more

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