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    Justine Padiernos M.

    I decided to give this nail salon a second chance, and unfortunately, it was just as disappointing as the first experience. First, their online booking system is terrible. I tried multiple times to book online and kept running into issues, so I ended up doing a walk-in instead. During my first visit, the nail tech who worked on my nails didn't seem confident in what she was doing, and I left unhappy with the results. I wish I remembered her name. Today, I came back hoping for a better experience and was helped by Michelle. I originally planned to just get a fill, but since I disliked my previous set, I showed her an inspiration photo of what I wanted. Right away, she seemed hesitant and repeatedly tried to persuade me not to do the design I asked for. I get my nails done to feel good and confident, not to be talked out of what I want. She eventually agreed to do it, but the experience only got worse from there. The setup at the station was uncomfortable -- there was only a small arm peg and nowhere to properly rest my hands. While removing my old acrylic, she burned me multiple times with the drill. I mentioned it to her, but she continued anyway. Then during the painting process, because my hands were getting tired from the awkward positioning, she raised her voice at me saying, "You have to keep your fingers up. I keep having to fix it because you keep putting your fingers down." There was no proper hand support, so of course my hands were getting tired. At that point, I was anxious and just wanted to leave, but I stayed and let her finish. When she was done, there was no final cleanup or touch-ups -- she just applied oil and told me to wash my hands. Once I got home and looked at my nails closely, I was extremely disappointed. The final result was not presentable and definitely not worth the $70 plus tip that I paid. This felt like a $50 job at best. Overall, I'm extremely disappointed and will not be returning.

    Sofia N.

    Coming from a nail technician, I was honestly very hesitant to go to a salon since I usually do my own pedicures. But this ended up being one of the best pedicure experiences I've had so far. Tina did my Spa Pedicure, Gel Removal & Gel Reapplication today and she was amazing. She was efficient while still taking her time, especially when it came to cleaning my cuticles and polishing--she would go over them again if needed, which I really appreciated. Her attention to detail stood out, and the whole experience felt very relaxing. As someone in the industry, I know how important time and efficiency are, and she definitely delivered without making the service feel rushed. Everything flowed smoothly from start to finish. Cleanliness was one of my biggest concerns, and they exceeded my expectations. I noticed technicians going to the back to thoroughly scrub and disinfect their tools. The nippers, buffer, and file were clearly single-use and looked completely new. The staff was friendly, and although Tina and I didn't talk much (which I actually preferred so I could fully relax), she did an incredible job. I would definitely come back. Thank you Tina!

    Meri A.

    Awesome nail salon I checked out today. A few days ago, I had booked my pedicure appointment and although I came 30 minutes earlier they were able to accommodate me right away. Jane did she did great! I also asked for last minute for add ons with eyebrow and upper lip wax. She was sweet and helpful! The space is nice and modern with spacious and cute busy atmosphere. Only bummer is they did not offer me a refreshment, but I noticed many other customers had drinks.

    gel x set by callie!
    Irene W.

    Love it here! Callie is so great. She pays such close attention to detail. I've gone here several times with this being the third. I never chose a specific nail tech before because I felt like they're all really great, BUT after today Callie is definitely my go to. She takes her time, she makes sure she goes above & beyond and she's genuinely very friendly. I definitely recommend asking for her! I've gone to MANY nail salons before this one and nothing compares to Nailoscope. The interior is gorgeous, they keep it clean, they offer you complimentary beverages. This is the exact type of nail salon that I wish I knew before trying every other place I've gone to.

    Alycia A.

    My friend recommended Nailoscope to me. This is now my top nail salon I have been to in SD! They are on a corner, it is nice & big inside, they offer beverages, they have items for sale. I like that they all wear a black Nailoscope apron. I like the added sparkle items in the business and all of the large windows in the room. The chairs are so comfy & have pillows. They have nail services for children also. My daughter loved Elena! My kiddo loves her little painted on Snowmen! I love my GelX nails! We will definitely be back!

    alexis d.

    I came in today to do a set for my birthday! Connor did them and it turned out exactly how I imagined!!

    Nude manicure with flower petals and glitter

    Callie is beyond talented! She does the most thorough Russian manicure I've ever had, and my nails are finally growing so well thanks to the builder extensions she's been doing for me. The best part about Callie is her taste. I can show her any photo and she executes it perfectly every time. I've stopped overthinking my designs because I just trust her to take care of me. If you want high-quality work and a tech who really "gets" your vision, go see Callie!

    Melissa H.

    I found Nailoscope and and Callie on yelp after doing a lot of research. I brought a hot mess to Callie and she shaped and fixed what I already had and did a super cute set based on my search for cute spring nails. Callie did an amazing job shaping my nails, cleaning my nails beds, and putting attention to detail I creating a trendy polka dot design. I highly recommend Callie and Nailoscope for your next nail salon!

    Savannah C.

    QLee gets 5 stars! She did my gel x, I showed her the inspiration photo and gave her creative freedom and she did AMAZING!!! She was so sweet, caring and clearly passionate and I will be going back to her. I got in to the chair quickly and left within 90mins, great service. The nail salon itself was busy but clean and beautiful. Only reason I am giving 4 stars is because the basic $55 gel pedicure massage was nothing more than rubbing lotion on my legs. That may just be the basic pedicure though. Overall very happy and this will be my new salon.

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    Melissa S.

    Go see my girl TELLIE- she is the artist I've been looking for! Elena who was doing such a great job on my nails is taking a leave so I tried TELLIE out with NO REGRETS. I miss Elena and wish her the best but when I say perfectionist I mean TELLIE is a perfectionist. Although I only got simple art, it was the prep that was nailed. My nails have never felt stronger and never looked so perfectly cleaned up and shaped. Don't sleep on TELLIE. She brings the vibes and the experience.

    The build up to my square gel-x nails
    Dee A.

    First appointment with Amy and I'm beyond impressed. She did a short square Gel-X set with milky white tips and the results were flawless. She was patient, detail-oriented, and clearly takes pride in her work. She didn't let me leave until everything was perfect. Exceptional technique and great hospitality, highly recommend.

    danielle W.

    Will never be returning. I went in to have them remove the remainder of the dip/gel manicure that I had leftover on my nails and do a basic manicure... the nail technician was very upset about her boyfriend (talked all about it) and apparently so distracted by her breakup that she burned me with the drill!! She said "Ooops did u just burn you?" And kept talking about how sad she was. This hurts so bad and may require a trip to urgent care because it's now infected (3 days later). I wish I had just gone to my regular nail salon and would not trust this place or their technicians after this experience. The rest of the staff was friendly and the vibe was cool, but not for this amount of pain and inconvenience.

    Gel X

    Callie did my Gel X manicure and completely saved my nails. I previously had builder gel that was grown out but Callie gave me a Russian manicure to reset my nails. I will definitely be coming back to her for my fill. Jenny also did a great job with my pedicure and was very attentive and sweet!!

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    10/10 service! Such a welcoming environment as well. Jane was so kind and really paid attention to detail. ‍

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    This is my go-to nail salon for more than five years, even if I've moved out of the area. Overall,…read moreI'd say service is usually great, timing is valued, and gel manicures are reasonably priced. I almost always get a french ombre gel manicure. Up until last year, I could have the manicure done by anyone at Nails 2000. Most recently, my gel manicures have been a hit or miss. If I don't specifically request for someone I've had before, then I could risk having a very faint ombre design or worse - polish not lasting for even a day. The male nail techs are usually great on both manicures and pedicures (Alex, Michael for pedi). Other nail techs I'd recommend from experience are Helen and Mary.

    I recently visited this nail salon for a simple polish change and was genuinely shocked by the…read moreentire experience. The total came to $76, which I found outrageous for just changing the polish. When I questioned the receptionist about the price, she tried to normalize paying almost $80 for something that should be straightforward. It felt like there was no respect for the value of my dollar, and I was basically brushed off as if this was completely normal. What made it worse was the attitude and service. The nail technician seemed visibly unhappy about having to help me, and although I couldn't understand the language spoken, it was clear there was some kind of dispute about taking my appointment. She was quite rough with my hands and didn't show any care or professionalism. To add to that, the salon itself felt outdated and not well-maintained, which didn't help the overall impression. I've lived in the area for over a decade and had never visited before, and now I can see why. It's definitely not a place I'd want to return to for any nail services, especially given the high price and the poor customer care. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this salon, and I won't be coming back. Update-- looking through reviews to see if other's had experience similar and came across this photo warning of nail tech (sharing) --same nail tech -- rude, rough, lumpy thick polish application, micro aggressive -- her energy was absolutely draining.

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