I decided to switch up my regular nail salon and go to Royal Nails today and I don't think i'll be returning. 3 stars because the staff was very sweet and kind. However, lost some stars for the following reasons. First, my appointment took 2 hours and 15 minutes which I feel like is extremely excessive. Second, I don't think they did a good job on my nails. The white part of my french tip is see through and incomplete on the edges. All of my nails are different shapes as well. For $67 and 2 hours, I was expecting some pretty well done basic french tips :/ read more

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Kay is Amazing! Very friendly and patient Best Dip nail ever! #4 if you are curious :) read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is absolutely lovely. I was looking for a new nail salon as my last go to salon wasnt giving me the results i wanted. I did a walk in and they sat me promptly, asked me what i wanted, and started right away. I had Vanessa working on me today and she was very kind and informative. She listened to all my complaints on the last place and made sure i was happy with my nails before i left. I get french tips on my natural nails and even though it sounds simple it's actually very difficult to find a good nail artist for this, but Vanessa was very competent and meticulous. Definitely will be making this my regular place. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am so happy with my recent experience at Royal Nails! Kay did my dip mani today to perfection! Her attention to detail was outstanding! She filed my nails and shaped them to perfection. I asked for them to be oval and not squared off and to be more narrow than wide. Unlike others who like super long nails I prefer mine more natural and on the shorter side as I'm a hair stylist and tend to be very hard on my nails. Kay gave me the best dip mani I have ever had! The service at Royal nails is great and the salon is peaceful not a super loud club like environment with loud music and TV's everywhere which I also prefer. Highly recommend Kay & Royal Nails & Spa! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Dip manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I now have my very own nail place! I feel like most of us can bounce around to nail places based on delivery and sometimes are so desperate to just get Pedi that we so desperately need. But this place is always one step above and prices are very reasonable. The vibe is very relaxing but also very fun-the ladies all love working together, you can tell! I see Donna for my gel manicure, True for my pedicure and Joann for any acrylics or dip nails. They are clean, friendly and sooo many color options to choose from. They also have every kind of nail art sticker you could think of! Here is a picture of my very short nails that Donna did so well with. We are nursing my nails back to health. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Gel manicure by Donna - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Followed my nail gal Vanessa there ... I highly recommend giving her a try. Let's just say ...Vanessa is detail all the way truly cares & listens to her clients wants what they like. Lovely gal enjoy her company and professional client service read more

I've been here several times and this is my new go to place for my pedicures. Not close to home and not near my work... I go out of my way just to come here! Always nice and friendly and super accommodating. I call ahead before arriving and never had an issue with getting in same day. I try to match my manicure each time (done by someone else) and they do a pretty good job with matching my theme on my toes. The shop is hidden in a strip mall. There is plenty of parking but it seems to be packed most of the time. Usually you can find parking in the back no problem. The shop is super clean and they offer complimentary drinks. Clients are still socially distanced and the staff all wear masks, which I appreciate. I usually get the deluxe spa pedicure cause I love the smell of the scrubs. Water is always heated to the perfect temp. The massage chairs are in working order. It's not super loud inside so you can just relax and enjoy your mani pedi. I've had my pedicures by Donna and Carol, both are super sweet and do a great job! Carol is only there on the weekends. Cash and credit cards accepted. read more

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Excellent service and great quality work deserves a shout-out and that is why I want to recognize Vanessa at Royal Nails and Spa. Every time, I am so happy with how meticulously and beautifully she treats my cuticles and nails. I've never had better manicures. She is also friendly, funny and kind. I highly recommend Vanessa! read more

can't say enough about the quality of work, the cleanliness of the area, and the artistry of my nails. I requested a Fourth of July nail set, and the French tips were so clean. Nail shape exactly how I wanted it read more

In and out took less than 8 minutes for my eyebrows to be trimmed not waxed* Donna was awesome, great small talk and they brought me into back room that was nice private. Great experience and I will be back! read more

If you have sensitive skin, be aware. I mean I got my eyebrows done and they were really nice.. however my skin came off along with the brow hairs..? They put some cream on it afterwards but it irritated my skin so much more, I've never had a problem like this getting my eyebrows done before other that it being really red, but they felt swollen after. read more

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I and my friend went there to get some nails done and we can spend some time together. We just went there walk-in. I wanted just my nails and I never got a French nails, so I decided to go for that and my friend also selected French nails. They did gel French nails, the staff is very talkative and attentive. They offer complementary drinks such as wine, champagne and water. My friend told them we are celebrating my new job today so they insisted to open a chana pan he bottle and celebrate with them, but we had to refuse.Since, we had to drive,but that was a very nice gesture of them! If I talk about my nails it did not last more than a week.I was really upset about it, not for money but I was expecting they will last for like 21days,because gel nails last at-least 21 days. I was amazed with there gestures but disappointed with the lasting of gel nails. The lady who did my nails,she was good at her job. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - French nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Clean, friendly, did what I asked for, good prices, lots of options, quality work. I got gel manicure and regular pedicure. Definitely will return. read more

I came back to Royal in a pinch but I stayed because of Sue . She is awesome, she listens to what you want and has good taste when I trust her to do what she wants . read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Trusted Sue to do a fun polish! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been a customer here for years! My husband and I are frequent customers due to the exceptional service we receive every visit. We are always greeted with a smile and in a timely manner (although we recommend calling and booking an appointment). I am a recent bride and got all my wedding self care needs here including a manicure, pedicure and facial. The entire staff is trustworthy and is committed to providing great experience for you. You will not be dissapointed! read more

They're nice, but not my nails. An older lady did my toes. Charged me $51 for the $48 gel pedicure package. She added $3 for "up gel" ? Idk what that means. I thought gel polish was included. Its crooked and doesnt look clean. She also stained my toes with polish. Sorry but im not coming back. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Looks like my toddler did them - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

This team is amazing. The spa is spotless and their clientele have been coming there for ages.

Great experience here. Everyone is so friendly. Highly recommend Kay! Her pedicures are 10/10

Nice nail shop located in clairemont in the same business plaza as el pollo loco and forum coffee. Average customer service. Moderate to high prices. My pedicure felt a little rushed for $36. When you pay with a credit /debit it's an extra $2 service fee. They do accept walk ins however appointments are recommended on the weekends. Clean organized shop. read more

I made an appointment with Joann. She fixed my two broken nails, and did a fresh dip for a very reasonable price. Also watched a tutorial I provided on designs, and did my designs just as requested. I left feeling wonderful! My nails look and feel beautiful, and I will be returning to this shop. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Wonderful work done by Joann! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Holly did an amazing job with my French tip gel nails for my wedding. She was very professional and was detail oriented when working on my nails. She asked me how thick I wanted the French tip to look. I was happy with how my nails looked and I would definitely go back! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

True was amazing! I haven't been here in a while and it was wonderful to see her again. I always enjoy my time with True. She's is so professional at her job and here detail to her profession is wonderful. I was a walk-in in at 9am on a Saturday and was able to get in and out within 90 minutes. Thank you True and everyone one else for all that you do! read more

The service is always great! I have been a customer since the opening 25 years ago. Jenny does my nails and always does a phenomenal job. Very clean and organized read more

I've been coming here off and on for years & all the employees are great. I have never had a bad experience. However, can we get some A/C? My visit today was very uncomfortable getting a manicure due to the heat. There was no fans and not really a breeze coming through. I couldn't wait to get to my car to cool down. read more

Nice enough staff but the polish application from my manicure yesterday was no good. I was in a bit of a pinch so I just found the first place that could take me on short notice... I won't be back. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Uneven coats on all my fingers look pretty bad - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

SAURRRR NICE SAURRR FUNNY the sweetest ladies ever, took us in at 630 for pedicures and gave us complimentary champagne. Joked with us the entire time, my new go to read more

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Very nice nail techs but inconsistent with their manicures. I never had it chip after a week, but my gel manicure did. It was also super bubbly , thick (almost like it was dip), and crooked. read more

I went in for the first time today for a gel mani pedi. I was very happy with the manicure and almost completely with the pedicure. Unfortunately once she painted my toes I realized they weren't to my satisfaction. I expressed this to the woman and she finished my massage and had the man who painted my nails come redo the work. That's first class!! Id come back just for how well they took care of me when I wasn't happy. I left happy that's for sure! And will be back again to see Tom! Thank you for taking care of me read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Gel mani/pedi! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

This is my favorite neighborhood salon . All the ladies are nice, and I feel that I am appreciated as a customer. Joanne, True and Jenny are the best!So happy to be able to come back! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I like their customer service people are friendly but their skills are questionable. It's been 2 weeks I got my full set acrylic manicure, and I got mold growing under the acrylic. It wasn't really lifting off or anything but just enough of gap to be there to grow mold. If I had dark color nail done, I'd have lost nail completely as the mold is not on the surface but it went into my nail bed. I only caught it because I didn't like the shape, and I was gonna get it done somewhere else so I risked my nail and decided to rip off the acrylic to see what's going on. But if not who would know. I paid nearly 60$ for this. read more

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This place always goes above and beyond. Even when just removing gel nail polish to go back to natural nails, they take the time to shape the nail and buff it nice (without me even asking). Two thumbs up. read more

Lack of attention to details and pretty negligent type of pedicure, massage was minimal the effort was minimal. Asked to cut toenail corners and look at the pic. No good. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been to Royal Nails three times to get a mani & pedi for my friend. He has special needs due to a traumatic brain injury. He struggles with balance, cognition, and minor speech issues. The staff at Royal Nails treats him like a king and are so kind, welcoming and compassionate. I won't go anywhere else. read more

Not happy. My daughters took me here to treat me to a manicure for my birthday last week. Unfortunately, the woman doing my nails was very rude. Big mistake. You never know who is going to leave a yelp review, so it pays to be nice, not nasty to your customers. I can't recommend Royal Nails to anyone. One star maximum read more

Wonderful experience for my first time. Referred from a friend and I am so glad I went! Jenny and Joanne are so sweet, they executed on what I asked for and my nails look so good! read more

I was in Oceanside visiting a friend and decided to get my nails done while I was waiting for her. While this place is definitely affordable at 30 dollars for gel nails, my nail has started chipping at day 2. Highly disappointed. Also the lady doing my nails had really dirty nails, wasn't wearing gloves and kept digging in my nail bed to take out extra nail polish, with her dirty nails. read more

The quality of service here is AMAZING. Each nail technician is so friendly, doting, caring for their clients. Each time I've received a manicure + pedicure here I always feel nurtured and cared for. The royal pedicure/manicure is worth every penny! The massage, scrubs, lotions, everything feels + smells divine. So far I've had Donna, Joanne and Holly and they made me feel like one of their daughters. I love that there's no TV and the relaxing music they play. Truly a relaxing nail salon experience. Their equipment, pedicure chairs + manicure stations are so clean and well cared for. Pro tip arrive early for your appointment and grab a tasty coffee + treat at the coffee shop a few doors down called Forum Coffee! read more

Well now it's been 22 years and it's as good as ever! Thank you Michelle for perfect nails, for fitting me in anytime I need to be, suggesting better ways to do my nails. I will never move to another person. read more

True gives the best pedicures. The salon is very relaxing, friendly, and great customer service..

Thank you Joann for my beautiful mani! & Cathy for my fabulous pedi!!!!! You ladies are too wonderfu read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California