I needed to find a nail salon where i could become a regular, for both manicures and pedicures. I…read moreno longer want to handle these tasks on my own. I had initially been referred to Bliss Nails on Fletcher Parkway at Jackson Drive. However, when I went there on a Tuesday with a 2:00 pm appointment, it was jammed and the sour man at the door did not make a good impression. Accordingly, I walked out on that day. That brings me to the Nail Studio of San Carlos. It is located directly next to a Starbucks Coffee House I like to visit. One day as I was leaving Starbucks, I looked up and noticed the nail Studio San Carlos. I had a walk in pedicure and everything was perfect. I have since become a regular at the Nail Studio of San Carlos. My technician is Wendy ("Hang") and she is wonderful. Very efficient, and she does a perfect job on both my manicures and pedicures. In addition, Kevin, at the door on the weekends, offers a very gracious welcome. Be sure to pay your respects to the statues of the two gods placed on a lower shelf on the little table to the left of the check-in desk!

I've been coming here for years and have always been pleased with the service, which is why today's…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing. Two different people worked on my hands and feet, and the quality of the work was simply unacceptable. I had to ask them to redo several nails because they were poorly done. It felt like the focus was on getting customers in and out as quickly as possible rather than providing the quality service this salon used to be known for. The work was rushed, careless, and not at all what I've come to expect from this salon. I hope management takes this seriously. If the salon is going to increase prices or promote upgraded services, the quality and attention to detail need to match. Based on today's experience, I'm very disappointed and will seriously reconsider returning.

Friendly & accommodating!…read more Popped in last-minute on a busy Saturday with my mom for a mani-pedi and they squeezed us right in. We both got the Deluxe Manicure and Spa Pedicure Plus. Both services were reasonably priced. The spa is small but clean and bright. The staff were friendly, and there's plenty of parking right outside. The only minor hiccup was a brief communication mix-up (English isn't everyone's first language here), but once I clearly restated that we wanted pedicures too, they immediately moved us into a booth, and took excellent care of us. Overall, a solid, no-fuss experience. Great for a quick, affordable pamper session. I would definitely return!

This place is the best neighborhood salon with so many longtime customers…read more I have a monthly appointment to get a gel mani pedi with callus scrub and parrafin. HOLLY does my mani and is so fast and efficient. Every month, I get compliments about the different designs (I always pick a nude base so the regrowth isn't noticeable). THUY does my pedicure and she is the best at massaging my calves. She also really takes her time to clean up my cuticles and scrub off the calluses I have from walking a ton. After coming to the salon for 10yrs now, I was even able to convince my boyfriend to try a professional pedicure for the first time. He now comes with me for a monthly pedicure with DAISY. She always has the best smile on her face is gentle and efficient.

Vivian is my new nail tech, and she truly never ceases to amaze me! I can literally show her a…read morePinterest photo of what I want, and she brings it to life beautifully. The last time I came in, I had no idea what I wanted, so I gave her creative freedom--and she absolutely nailed it (pun intended ). I always leave so happy after getting my nails done! Vivian is patient, kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about her craft. She really listens, pays attention to detail, and makes the whole experience enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented nail tech!

Ollie always does an amazing job. She killed it today with a new color for me and reshaping for me…read moretoo! She's the best. But if you want an appointment with her call ahead of time or be prepared to wait she is popular so you have to actually plan ahead to see her! I always call a day or two ahead of time so I can have an appointment! It's worth it, she can do designs as long as you bring in an inspo picture for her. I also got a pedicure today by Tiffany and she did an amazing job too!

The owner Hellen is a very talented nail technician her daughter is very talented as well The spa…read moreis meticulously clean bright and lovely This is a very nice place to go for some pampering I've been a loyal client for over five years I would recommend this spa to anyone that appreciates quality and comfort

Had an awesome Spa Pedicure Saturday afternoon!! Hanh responded very quickly to my message and was…read moreable to get an appointment within the hour. The person who did the pedicure was very nice and friendly, though we didn't really chat. The cost was very reasonable and I left extremely satisfied. My previous nail salon has closed and I will be giving Ohana my services from now on. Thank you for the excellent customer service Ohana Nails!!!

Friendly ... nice vibe. Super affordable. It is nice and clean. Will definitely be going back.read more

Stopped by for a pedicure and a full set after a long day at work. I paid $55 for a short…read morealmond‑shaped, single‑color gel set with no designs, and $30 for the pedicure. The salon looked clean, and parking was easy. My pedicure was decent, though it felt a bit rushed. The older lady who helped me was kind, but she only went over my heels once--and very lightly--so it didn't feel as thorough as I expected. For the full set, the person who started my nails handed me off to a man to finish without saying anything. It wasn't a big issue, but a little courtesy would've been appreciated. Overall, the vibe in the salon didn't feel very attentive, possibly because it was a Saturday around 5:00 pm. Still, for the convenience, I'll come back for my fill and another pedicure.

The most mediocre pedicure I have ever had, no kidding in less than 10 minutes she was done with…read moreme. She scrubbed my feet for 10 seconds or less. Literally I just paid to get nail polish on my toes. I guess they don't like when you don't want any extra service like gel or manicure etc.

Love this spot. They are always very accommodating! Tina always does my nails perfect. She…read moreremembers the styles I like and the designs she does are always beautiful. Will always come here to do my nails.Thanks to the team at moon nails.

This salon is by far one of my favorites. I make the 30 min drive just to come here because the…read moreservice is exceptional, the quality and cleanliness is amazing and it's not rushed! My favorite ladies are Caroline and Sen. I 10/10 recommend coming here!

First time coming here and I really appreciated the warm welcome from the young man at the front…read morecounter. I also appreciated how they ensure to make you feel comfortable throughout the whole service! I got my hard gel refill with Daniel and he was so sweet always making sure I was ok and making sure I was happy with my nails. He was so quick and precise, the French tips speaks for themselves. After my nails, I decided to also get a gel pedicure and I wasn't disappointed either. Oanh was very nice as well and gives really good massages. I walked out very happy I will be coming back again!

Walk-in for pedicure on Wednesday morning. They were able to see me, but if I had come in 10…read moreminutes later they would've been full. Small, clean, no frills, workers were friendly. $25 for regular Polish spa pedicure, took about 30 minutes. Would recommend for an inexpensive pedicure.

I had driven by a few times and noticed the sign for $20 pedicures... which honestly feels unheard…read moreof these days, so I had to stop in and see if it was real. I came in with two friends for pedicures, and we accidentally showed up about 30 minutes before closing. Even so, the ladies were incredibly kind and welcoming. They were super gentle and did such a great job. I love that they offer different levels of pedicures and manicures depending on how pampered you want to be. I got the $20 pedicure and was genuinely so happy with the results. What really stood out to me, though, was the atmosphere. It reminded me of the kind of nail salons you'd find years ago -- simple, relaxed, and no-frills in the best way. These days, so many places feel overly fancy and intimidating, and the prices reflect that. This place felt comfortable, approachable, and focused on doing a good job without all the extra fluff. I'll definitely be back. Give them a shot!

I visited this salon for the first time, as a new resident of SD. The space was very clean and…read morebeautiful. The staff were friendly and welcoming. My pedicure experience was immaculate- I still dream about it! Lisa was very gentle, kind, and patient. The ambiance was so relaxing- I fell asleep. The work was very clean and done well. I recommended this spot to a friend and even my family members from out-of-town for when they come visit!

Updated review, only caused they asked me to leave a review, even after I told them I already did…read more I'm not sure how the quality went down. Both my daughter and I got pedicures and my daughter also got a manicure, no gel (my daughter is 10). They said they couldn't do a design on her nails cause she wasn't getting gel, they could only use stickers? My pedicure was mediocre, I've never had a tech immediately go in with an electric file. I guess she assumed I had gel on my toenails? I paid for the pamper me pedi, but it felt very basic. The pedicure itself was sloppy. My daughter's pedicure was good. However her manicure chipped in a day. I get that regular polish chips much more quickly than gel, but if they only want to work with gel polish, then they shouldn't offer regular polish. I was disappointed in the end. It felt like we were being penalized for not getting gel. Even though we had an appointment, I felt like we were in the way. I'm so sad, I really thought I had found my nail shop.

Dawn and Nancy do amazing nails. I'm not sure they work there still but when they did they were my…read morego to people for my styles!

Very disappointed with my experience at Serenity Nail and Spa in La Mesa. I had a 12:15 p.m…read more appointment on September 3, the day before a friend's wedding, and unfortunately my manicure was already ruined within minutes of leaving the salon. I was the only client there, yet my service felt extremely rushed. My nail technician used a fan to dry my nails and then had me pay while they were still wet. While paying, one of my nails smeared and had to be redone. She fixed that finger, told me to "be careful" and make sure my nails dried, and then sent me on my way. I walked about five minutes home. By the time I simply entered my house, my thumb and another finger were badly smudged and ruined. I wasn't doing anything strenuous--I literally walked home and opened my front door. I understand that regular polish takes time to dry, but for the price of a professional manicure, I expect the salon to allow enough drying time before having me pay and leave. If a nail had already smeared before I even left the salon, that should have been an indication that they weren't ready. The most frustrating part is that I specifically scheduled this manicure because I have a wedding to attend tomorrow. Instead of having professionally finished nails for the event, I'm now having to fix them myself at home. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. Based on my experience and how quickly my manicure was ruined, I would not recommend Serenity Nail and Spa if you need your nails done for an important event.