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    J's Nails and Spa

    4.6 (134 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Esther A.

    I've been trying a few different nails shops to replace my old nail salon. I'm glad I decided to give this place another try. Sophia and Ruby completely redeemed it in my opinion and I'm not only extremely happy with how they turned out but the quality this time around. I think I may have found my new nail shop. It is a distance from me but with this level of service I'm willing to make the drive and both times I've been there the music playlist was on point. The entire place is really clean, even the spacious bathroom. Thank you Sophia and Ruby, I really appreciate you both and will see you soon.

    UPDATE: Apparently the response to a customer questioning why they were quoted $45 and then charged $70 is to argue with them and tell them to "go up and read your messages again." So I did. Maybe management should do the same. I literally sent a PHOTO of the nails and asked, "are you guys able to do fills for these?" I was quoted $45. Now they're trying to say I "only asked for a fill" and never said French or flowers. Why would I send the picture then? Decoration? If the $45 was only for a basic fill and the design in the photo was an additional $25, SAY THAT when giving the quote. The funniest part is that the original FULL SET with the exact same design was $65, yet somehow the FILL ended up being $70. Make that make sense. So yes, I stand by my original review. Inconsistent pricing, poor communication, and an even worse response when a customer questions it. If you come here, apparently you need to ask for an itemized quote for every single line, flower, color, and detail in the picture you send them, because sending the actual reference photo and asking for a fill "for these" somehow isn't specific enough. lots of attitude update: After I left this review, they called me 4 times from 3 different numbers. At that point, I genuinely felt harassed over simply leaving a review about my experience. I texted asking why they kept calling me and they never responded. Repeatedly calling me from different numbers is excessive, weird, and completely unprofessional. The way they handled this afterward only made my original experience worse.

    Alex did a GREAT job. He's so friendly as well and the quality of his work speaks volumes. He was also so careful with one of my broken nails. This is my favorite nail salon I've been to in vista so far!

    Denise B.

    Phoebe did Dip nails yesterday for the 1st time and I have not had some do such and amazingly detailed job in my nails ever! I will be back for sure in a few weeks!!!

    Excellent job by Sophia
    Brenda D.

    Sophia fixed the wonky job I had done at another vista nail salon and it was done so well and quickly. I love it. So grateful!!

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    Alexis M.

    Sofia is AMAZINGG! I recently just got a manicure done at another nail salon, and it was horrible and needed it off my nails asap. I called the same day and was able to get in with Sofia. I showed her an inspo pic and she did it within an hour and it looks soo good, exactly like the picture I showed. She worked with me to find out what would work best with my nails, and I really appreciated that. Her attention to detail is like no other, and she's so friendly I'm definitely going to be back to this place. Already can't wait for my next set. The first picture is the inspo pic & the other is how my nails turned out!

    Aurora C.

    They always do such a great job 10/10 recommend thank you guys see you soon thanks for making me feel beautiful

    Howard F.

    I absolutely love the cleanliness of the establishment and the friendliness of the staff. I first visited J's Nails sometime ago, ended up trying other nail shops, but immediately saw the difference and decided to come back. I have been a frequent client ever since. Phoebe has been my favorite nail technician ever since I met her. She takes pride in her work and ensures your time and outcome is what you expect them to be. It's an amazing feeling knowing all I have to do is sit back and Phoebe will take care of the rest. It's very rare that you find a person who you can trust and you look forward to seeing every two to three weeks. I definitely recommend scheduling your next nail appointment with Phoebe.

    And not just one finger nail. About half of them came off 2 days after getting them done.
    Rasha J.

    I really wanted to like this nail salon. I was looking for a place to do my nails regularly and since this place is very close to where I live, I thought I would give it a try. I have my nails always done and on point. I asked for dipping powder but at the end, they refused to cure my nails saying it's more shiny without curing. They didn't last 2 days. I'm very disappointed. It's not worth the 55$ for one day nails. I've seen a lot of different nail salons quality but this one is by far the worst. I regret losing that 55$ on nails that didn't last more than one day. I'm attaching pictures from day 2. See for yourself.

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    Jackie G.

    DO NOT COME HERE!!!!!! They ruined my damn nails after I told them I have never had acrylic on my toes and forced me to try acrylic because I wanted GEL FRENCH TIP! I asked for a pedicure & they told me it was an additional fee on top of getting my toes done so they didn't even do a pedicure but charged me $55 for my pedicure that I hated! I wanted gel French tip & they told me it wouldn't look good because normally women get acrylic on their toes!!! Secondly, they were charging me 75 for my hands! The girl was trying to charge me $95 for basic French tip without design or diamonds! She ended up charging me $75 for my nails plus $10 for length when I didn't even get long nails!! In total I got scammed for $140 & I still tipped each girl $10 for work so in total I paid $160! They kept talking in their language & they'd stay constantly turning to look at me and my feet when they spoke non English! Worst salon ever! It's been since 2020 that I go back to a salon & they ruined my natural nails as you can see my big toe is naturally squared!!! What they did is unforgivable & should not be forcing customers acrylic on toes because they think gel french tips don't look good! It's not them wearing the nails!!!!! Horrible job & scam of money!!

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    Deedles D.

    Make your nail appointment today! J's Nails and Spa NEVER disappoint! I see them twice a month, sometimes three times and I am always satisfied with the quality and creativity they provide! They know how to BRING IT!

    I have been going to J's Nails for over a year now & I have zero complaints. Sofia & ALL staff are so kind, friendly, & very talented in what they do! My last set I had done by Sofia lasted basically a MONTH! Saw her today to get my fall design nails done & they came out exactly how I wanted them. Thank you Sofia & all staff :)

    Over filed sidewall

    I want to start off with the staff, they were very friendly and welcoming. This was my first time in. I had an appointment for an acrylic full set and saw great reviews online. I provided a picture of what I was hoping to get. I walked out with something much different but that wasn't my main concern. I walked out with extremely sore fingers/cuticles that were cut, sidewalls that were far over filed and gel polish already chipping after one hand wash. I'm hoping my fingers heal quickly and there isn't long term damage to my nail beds.

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    Ambers Nails are beautiful always! Thank you for being consistent! It means a lot to us nail girls.

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    3 years ago

    Johnny Is Amazing At What He Does! Very accommodating & staff is respectful! I highly recommend this spot, you wont be disappointed!

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    2 years ago

    Fast and quality pedicures for me and my daughter! Clean salon with friendly professionals.

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    2 years ago

    Love it here! Johnny and his team do a wonderful job! They take their time and don't rush you out!

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    2 years ago

    Very clean and workers are nice. My nails came out absolutely beautiful. Price is reasonable. Thank you

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    3 years ago

    Been coming here for some time now. Jonny does absolutely beautiful detail work, you will not be disappointed!

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    3 years ago

    Stop in on my lunch and they fit me in and got me back to work in time. Great work, reasonably priced will be back!

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    Thank you for your review! Love it can wait to see you again !

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    3 years ago

    this place is clean and staff are all friendly , Sophia did my nails and she did a great job ! I recommend this place :)

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    4 years ago

    I got a gel manicure. They did a great job and were really friendly and nice. Definitely going back.

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    2 years ago

    Highly recommend! Everyone is friendly and professional. Johnny does excellent work every time and is very fast

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    Thanks for your review and we’re appreciate it ! Love to see you back!

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