I had such a wonderful experience here. It was my first time getting gel-x nails, and I showed a reference photo -- she did an incredible job recreating the design. The final result was beautiful and even better than I imagined. It was a busy appointment, but she remained very attentive and professional, and made sure everything turned out perfectly. I truly appreciate the care, skill, and attention to detail that went into my nails. I would absolutely return. read more

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I absolutely love this place! I've been coming here for the past year and a half, and every visit leaves me impressed, not just by the quality of their work, but also by how clean and welcoming the salon is. The entire team is so friendly, scheduling is incredibly easy, and someone always answers the phone. They're also great about fitting you in quickly. I always book with Leann for manicures and Joanne for pedicures, and I can't recommend them enough. Leann is efficient, detail-oriented, and really listens to what I want. I can show her a picture and she brings it to life perfectly. She keeps my nails looking flawless and even introduced me to hard gel, now I'm hooked! My natural nails have never been stronger, and they never break. Joanne is just as wonderful, so kind and attentive, with an amazing touch. She truly cares about her work and makes sure my pedicure is exactly how I want it, checking in throughout the process. And her foot massages are the best! I always look forward to my appointments with both of them. Highly recommend! 5stars read more

I love SK Nail Salon. The entire staff is so very professional, kind and skilled. Can't go wrong as a walk-in, but my favorite ladies are Diane and Rosie. Diane and Rosie have been extremely gracious, patient, kind and have taken extra care looking after me these past +2 years when a bad injury made it difficult for me to even get into the spa chair. Even now that I am moving better they still offer the same kindness and extra care. Please come enjoy this caring and inclusive establishment -- and feel free to tell them their Redhead sent you! Oh! Recommend making an appointment and there's a discount if we pay in cash! read more

First off -- vibes here are immaculate! This was my second time visiting & I was paired with the same nail tech for my mani both times and unfortunately, it was very lazy work. I was hoping the second time around would be better but somehow, it was worse. I waited 15 minutes after my appointment time, which is fine. She was very pushy and kept trying to upsell me to get builder gel. I had to tell her three times I don't want it. She only put two coats of polish on my nails and it's very visible -- I can practically see through the polish. I wish I remembered her name so I could warn you not to book with her. On the other hand, Rosy, the nail tech who did my pedi was AMAZING & the absolute sweetest. She even attempted to fix the lousy work the first nail tech did on my hands. When Rosy was finished, she started preparing to do another customers pedicure next to me and as soon as the customer sat down she asked "would you like water or tea?" After hearing that I asked Rosy, "does your staff normally ask all their customers if they'd like water or tea?" To which she responded, "yes!" And I let her know, "the person who did my manicure didn't offer me anything" and rosy gave the most heartfelt apology. It was hard to not feel like I wasn't treated equally due to a prejudice -- my first nail tech seemed to be a lot more kind and welcoming to lighter skinned people. I told Rosy, I'm making sure to book with her next time. read more

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This is my 3rd visit to and I have to say this is probably one of my favorite nail places to go to. The girls who work here are so nice and professional. The inside is always nice snd clean. It's also spacious and bright. Loved how they decorated the inside for CNY. I got a pedicure and the goodbye callus, Lani is the person I got and she did a good job, good attention to detail. Thank you SK Nail Spa for your hospitality. Will definitely be seeing you gals soon. read more

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The best in San Diego for sure. They are very professional and do their job very good.

Amazing Mani and pedi service..100% recommend this business..very clean and all the staff are friendly(wonderful ladies)

I love SK Nail Spa. It's clean and very organized. I've always had a great experience. Jasmine is my gal. Her work is stunning! read more

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I loved my nails done by Vicky( Uyencore). I have been following her over the past ten years now. She is so good at what she does. Her work ethic is by far the best I have ever done with someone else. I have been getting my nails done with her ever since I meet her, way back in Encinitas. Her work has always been amazing!Outstanding! Wherever she will be I will definitely continue to support her. Vicky is kind, friendly and very sweet person. I highly recommend booking with her. You won't forget her afterwards, for sure! Top notch!!! read more

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Absolutely wonderful service, if I lived here it would easily become my go to spot!! I'm staying up the street for a conference and a local suggested this place for a pedicure, they did not disappoint!! Great service and prices!! If you're visiting heads up that the parking lot is a little tight but nothing SK can do about that! read more

Linh is an amazing technician and artist! She is always efficient and precise with my sets. I showed her a picture of the nails I wanted and she was able to replicate them beautifully. Linh's customer service is impeccable and she always makes me feel welcome. I am so happy I found Linh. I love coming to SK nail because it's easy to book online and the shop is always clean. read more

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I am very critical of my nails and mindful of customer service since I've been getting my nails done for nearly two decades & have always gotten long nails with elaborate designs. I moved to this area 2.5 years ago and have been going here for about 2 years. Thus far, I can strongly recommend Linh who provided this beautiful Fall set with Pumpkin designs. I appreciate Linh because of her professional recommendations. They are always genuine and based on your individual needs and desires. She recommended I try gel X months ago despite my unwavering loyalty to acrylic for years. She suggested this based on my needs at the time and I am glad I took her advice. I have had gel X ever since and I will only do acrylic for particular reasons as needed. Linh is also great with designs, and these pumpkin nails are hands down my favorite. I can also recommend Summer, who did these long French tip nails in pastel colors. I received overwhelming complements on these nails everywhere I went. These nails also lasted well over a month without breaking, cracking, or lifting which is big for me (long nail girlies know). My recommendations are based on quality of service overall, not just the nail designs. I am big on customer service so it's not enough to just do a good job on the nails. Both Linh and Summer have provided great work product and customer service overall. I highly recommend. read more

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Joanne did an amazing job recommending what service I needed ... she is does wonders at making your feet healthy and beautiful again ... diffently she's the lady you want to take care of you ! read more

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This was my third visit -- and definitely my last. I had hoped things would improve, but instead, the experience just kept getting worse. Several of the staff were openly rude, chatting in Vietnamese and clearly hoping customers wouldn't understand. The attitude was thick in the air -- dismissive, unprofessional, and made the entire visit uncomfortable. Thankfully, Lindsey was wonderful -- kind, attentive, and truly professional. There are a few others like her who genuinely care about their clients, but the rest? Unfortunately, rotten to the core. Their behavior overshadows the good ones and ruins what could be a decent salon. I tipped Lindsey $20 because she earned it with her care and skill. The rest didn't deserve a dime. Until management cleans house and restores some respect for their customers, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I was very excited to go here! The remotes looked good and supposedly they serve you champagne or wine while v getting your service. I was offered water or soda Dianne did my pedicure and she was Great! Anne did my manicure. I was bummed that the next day my nail polish was coming off and cracking. I wasn't able to go back the next day which was Thursday as my husband was at the IRS Conference. So I went back on Friday morning first thing to have my nails repainted . I explained what happened and I guess they have a 7 day policy for Gel only. Regular polish has no warranty once you leave their shop.( In all my years, getting my nails done, I've never had nail polish crack or fall off the next day.) I was informed it would cost me $12 to have them repaint my nails. I told them I didn't want the same polish and only wanted clear so if it peels you can't see it. They ended up not charging me, but the vibe from all the ladies, but one was very uncomfortable, as if I did something wrong. I will not return here ever! read more

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I have had amazing experiences at SK nail spa. Very clean, well run, and well-organized. I've been Vicky's client for many years and recently became a client of Nina's as well. Both are truly exceptional. Their attention to detail, precision, and creativity are next level, and they make you feel completely taken care of from start to finish. Beyond the talent, they're both warm, professional, and genuinely care about their clients. read more

Terrible experience. I've been here a few times because it is right near where I live, but never again. Every time I go I get numerous cuts on my cuticles and always leave bleeding. This most recent time, however, I was unhappy with my manicure. I did not say anything in the salon because I honestly did not realize -- but once I got home, 5 minutes later, I saw how bad it was. Photo attached vs reference photo. To give them benefit of the doubt, I did ask for them to be shorter and I asked for the background color to be different, so I knew they would look different. But, the nails were not shaped at all, the polka dots were extremely blobby, and I left bleeding and in pain. I called them immediately and asked for a PARTIAL refund and they denied me. They said I can come back in and get them fixed, but I did not have the time, nor did I want to go there again. Bad experience, I will not return and I will not recommend to anyone again. read more

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I had Kim do gel X nails and she did a wonderful job!! I absolutely love the color and shape and she always checked in to make sure I liked what she was doing. She was also super gentle and kind. Thank you so much!! read more

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I never used to get my nails done on a regular basis. It always felt like more of a special occasion thing for me. But one day almost a year ago, I came here for a pedicure and have not stopped since! I absolutely adore this place. I always recommend SK Nail Spa to everyone who compliments my nails, and I've brought several of my friends and family in for a visit. Every experience has been nothing but pleasant, and every artist has been nothing but kind and attentive of the service they are providing. All the pictures I've attached have been done by Linh. She's truly such a talented nail tech, and overall, just an amazing person. Every time I come in for an appointment, I leave with such a boost of confidence! Linh has such a good eye for detail and always makes my nails look better than what I was hoping for. I cannot recommend this place enough! Vicky and Nina have also done my pedicures, amongst a few others, and it's always apparent the level of care they put into their work. If you're lucky enough to live close by, book an appointment!! You don't know what you're missing! read more

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Got at amazing hard gel manicure with Kim! She freehanded the design and understood exactly what I wanted. Kim has the best service, constantly checking in to make sure you like your design which is so important! I recommend her to everyone and I will be back :) read more

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I've been to this salon a couple of times. It's the closest to my house and very nice inside. The quality of manicure and pedicure gel application has been excellent. I find that on average the cost is $10-15 higher than any of the other salons in the area. Also they remove your old polish using the drimmel tool, which is faster but they always seem to nick me on the pinky toe. Massage is very short every time. read more

Got a referral from someone and decided to try this salon. I had a pedicure with Vicky and she did an amazing job--very friendly and detailed. The salon is clean and they even serve complimentary drinks, which made the experience even more relaxing. I'll definitely come back! read more

Nice and clean place. The parking lot is small but usually has a space. On this Saturday I had to park down the street. I also always make an apt and twice (out of maybe 10 times) I had to wait about 20 minutes after my apt time. Color selection is great. I always feel like they do a really nice job and color looks great and stays for weeks! read more

Honestly very disappointed in their recent service. I came here and wanted regular gel nail polish cherry wine color. The lady doing my nail was extremely rude, rolled her eyes when I asked to try other red colors. My friend was sitting next to me and her lady just walked away without saying anything in the middle of doing her nails. Really rude and safe to say I won't be back. read more

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I went Thursday and got my nails and toes done. Honestly they did a great job on the work but Friday night I got a bump on my foot thought it was a bug bite and Saturday morning 10/3/2025 it tripled in size and was full of whatever. I have never had this happen before whatever it is. According to ChatGPT its a blister , could be from using dirty tools :( read more

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I love SK Nail Spa. I've been a client for three years. Joanne is the best. She pays close attention to detail and gives excellent manicures and pedicures. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Once you try SK Nails, you will not go anywhere else. Great quality service. read more

Update: After my post the shop reached out and was very prompt to fix my nails. They are open until 7pm during the week, so I was able to get in after work to fix my nails. I expected them to fix the 2 nails that were an issue, but they redid all my nails!! Leann was amazing. Discussed a better nail shape for me. I of course went with her suggestion. She was meticulous in my nails. Making sure they were all shaped similarly, cured extra hard. She did an amazing job. And she is so sweet. I will definitely be back to this shop. They were busy at 6 on a Thursday, so take sure you make an appointment. But I can see why they are busy, they stand behind their product. Nothing but amazing things to say about the customer service, their willingness to fix a problem, and cleanliness of the shop. Would give 10 stars if I could. read more

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The staff was put under a lot of pressure. They were super rushed, unfriendly, snarky, aggressive, and took advantage of my kindness. I truly gave the salon a chance multiple times because of location convenience and the great feedback from family. I thought, maybe I'm continuously misinterpreting the situation? But the more I came back, the negative treatment only increased. Additionally, I took my grandpa to SK Nails several times. He had very difficult toenails to deal with and was never refused service. Please look at past negative reviews to understand why I'm so appalled and disappointed. Discrimination is absolutely unacceptable and should never be tolerated. read more

I'm so excited to have found SK Nail Spa. I just moved to the area and feel so lucky to have such a great nail salon right by my new home! Booking was super easy, I called and got an appointment right away. When I arrived, they sat me down immediately and got started with little to no wait. I got a GEL-X full set in the prettiest coconut milky shade and a gel polish pedicure in a clean white, including a removal, and everything turned out perfect. Lynh did my nails and Joanne did my toes. Both were professional, kind, and incredibly skilled. I was in and out in under an hour, which literally was the first time in my life that has ever happened it was a breeze! The salon is clean, relaxing, and efficient. I'm so happy to have found my go-to nail spot so quickly. Highly recommend!! And the pricing was great, although I saw prices might be increasing after August 1st. Regardless, it's pretty average pricing and well worth every penny with the skill and energy this business offers. THANK YOU SK Nail Spa! read more

Ivy always does an amazing job. Very clean, and nice atmosphere. Easy to make appointments and quick service.

Always a great time whenever I'm here. Service is exceptional everytime, especially with Nina! If you're there, ask for her, she consistently makes sure you get the best experience possible :) Extremely relaxing and doesn't feel rushed also!!! read more

Nails turned out okay but the experience was not. The girls were dismissive and rude and it was not relaxing at all. Rather, it was very uncomfortable for both myself and my friend. read more

I've been coming here for a while now because I live just down the street. Any of the ladies who have done my gel manicures have been great, but this review is really for Joanne. Joanne does my pedicures and I can't say enough good things about her! Seriously she does the best job and i am always so pleased with how my toes look after! She is the best! Book with her and you won't regret it read more

I've been coming here for years and the service is always consistent no matter what technician you get. My nails are done perfectly every time. The service is amazing, they're accommodating, friendly and the salon is SO clean. 10/10 would recommend read more

I always book my pedicures with Joanne! I get pretty bad ingrowns, and she always takes cares of them for me. She is very detailed with her work, and she is also very sweet! Highly recommend booking with Joanne! read more

I love this nail spa. It's pretty, clean, friendly staff, and I always walk away with a beautiful gel mani. The prices are very reasonable as well. I got a gel mani from Sandy and loved it. She was great, very gentle and detailed. My gel manis typically will last me 3-4 weeks! Also, you get a small discount if you pay cash. I would definitely recommend. read more

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Worst manicure I have ever had. She cut me and hurt me. She didn't know what she was doing. Check to be sure they have a license Someone else had to come in to do the polish for the gels. Who does this. I thought they were reputable. read more

I got my nails done by Nina, her attention to detail on each finger when doing the cat eye I appreciated. Each cat eye is unique and reflects different patterns on each nail. The nail salon is one of the cleanest salons I've been to! read more

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Got my group of 3 in an hour before closing, very sweet, respectful, and quick! Lindsay did my full set of acrylic french nails being $78 total and even went past closing just to get them done. She was the sweetest and probably one of the best set of nails I've gotten done. Thank you!! read more

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Great services with amazing nail designs. I am a long time customer for many years. Sophia is great. The salon is beautiful and clean