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    Solar Nails & Spa

    3.0 (335 reviews)

    Services - Solar Nails & Spa

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Would not recommend. Decided to try something close to home but very disappointed. It started that day with the nail tech being rough and rushing. She broke the corner of my natural nail and then super glued it back on. I should have know then that it wasn't going to be great. I get dip on my natural nails nothing crazy. When she finished my nails were chunky and visible weren't the best quality. 8 days later and the dip is coming off. Save yourself the heart and hard earned money.

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    Narges N.

    Been coming here for a few years because it's pretty affordable and the staff is friendly. It's also close to where we live so that makes it a bonus. Decided to get gel nails and they were very accommodating with any questions or requests that I had. They also made sure that I liked it every step of the way, and I appreciate that they would not have let me walk out of the salon if I was unhappy. Definitely recommend stopping by.

    Barely an adult
    Mine R.

    Have been going to this place for many years and it is unfortunate they seem to hire worse helpers and continue to spike up the prices. This is ridiculous. They welcome you as a walk in when it is crazy busy, and instead of letting you know the wait time, they seat you with your toes soaking in water for 30 min and water all cold. Package deals have gone up and they absolutely don't do a good job anymore. $15 to remove gel, $15 to apply gel.

    Paige N.

    I've been coming here on and off for years and more often in the recent months. As usual, I experienced an excellent service today. I've been getting gel pedicures which I love because they last for as long as you want-- basically until your nail grows out too much. I love all of the colors they offer here, as I often have a hard time finding nice blue and green colors at other salons, but Solar has a good selection. Every nail technician I have had here has been extremely kind and detailed. Lastly, the atmosphere is very relaxing -- always clean and a great music playlist. The massage chairs are also always in working order, which is the most important part of any proper pedicure service. Thanks Solar Nails for pampering me so well!

    Sara B.

    Honestly I feel like it's going to depend on what your looking for and your standards, the pedicure experience was good but paint application wasn't for me it looked chunky and was not applied evenly. As far as my nails go I wanted to soak off and get a new set. No issues with wanting to have them removed that went well. The tech suggested dip as opposed to acrylic which wasn't an issue for me I've had both numerous times. Her application wasn't too bad but she didn't build much of an apex so they are pretty flat which = breakage. It's a week later and three are already cracked and lifting considering I paid 120 I would have expected them to last at least two weeks. I called to ask if there's any warranty was told 3 days and I could just come in they would look, didn't really feel great about the answer because If I'm paying anything (other than a tip) to get them fixed I'd rather go else where and pay for them to be done right. They were nice enough it's just not the place for me.

    Frenchies
    Andrea W.

    Bedazzles, French tips & Miss. Kathy = Nail Art!!! I've been playing with my nails lately & Kathy has been adding bedazzles to my French tips.... they're so fun! She also paints on the white polish... so they don't end up turning that yellow color, tear. I love that whatever design I bring in Kathy will attempt, and execute period ladiiieesssss. Honestly everyone at Solar Nails is truly wonderful. Thank you! :)

    Polish completely gone for my pinky toe

    I have here two times. Both times I have been unhappy with the quality of work. Both times I received a gel pedicure. The first time the polish was put on too thick and it was bumpy/had ripples. This most recent time I went in because I recurved a promotion text for my birthday. Turns out it wasn't anymore of a discount than the holiday promotion they had going on. What I'm actually reviewing on is their quality of work and costumer service. The day after I had my pedicure. The polish completely cane off one toe, I went in right away and I didn't even get a sorry. The only response I got wad "choose your color". They did fix the mail but 4 days later the same thing happened on another toe, I refuse to go back in at this point and desk with their crappy service again, Upon further research, the reason my polish is coming off in one big piece is because the tech didn't prepare my nail properly and didn't remove all the lotion and oil. Once the holidays are over, I plan on getting a color change somewhere else.

    Acrylic set by Kathy. She's the best. I always get compliments on my nails when out and about.
    Sophia G.

    Every time I come to Solar nails I ask for Kathy. She always is quick and has the best results. These are my natural nail with acrylic on top. I always get complements on my nails everywhere I go.

    Esmeralda A.

    I was charged 70 dlls for this set!! The gel started to chip off as soon as I left the nail salon, the white nail polish under was still wet, she left gel all over my fingers and white nail polish as well I honestly do not recommend coming to this salon

    I never asked for this shape and on top of that she cut me! Proof in the picture
    Jessica D.

    The worst service! Do not go to this place, they will blame you for their bad job! I do not recommend this place! I did not ask for this weird shape and she cut me!

    Alycia A.

    It was my first time getting my nails done in SD! I did not regret my decision to come here. I got a gel mani/pedi! They have so many colors you will be sure to find a color you like. They also had a good selection of the regular polish as well. Staff all wore masks and customers can choose whether they do or not. Everything appeared very clean and organized. They were well staffed and pretty busy. They do accept walk ins and appointments alike. They don't have a toddler/childs chair for pedicures in case you wanted to bring your kid for a pedicure. They have a menu or the services they provide so you know exactly the cost of everything. I absolute loved my pink gel mani and my gel pedi. It has already been several days and my nails still look great with no issues! The leg/foot and hand/arm massage was so comforting and my add on heated wax for my feet was just what my feet needed! I can't wait to come back! Oh, they only accept cash at this time and they do have an ATM machine inside of the spa so plan accordingly if you don't want to pay the ATM fee.

    Lisa T.

    My go to place when I need my nails did in a pinch and I'm close to my office.. Conveniently located off the 15, Aero Dr. exit. Don't expect anything too fancy but everyone is friendly, quick and efficient!

    Made me bleed and refused a refund.

    I've had good and bad experiences here but I had to draw the line when I came in for some birthday pampering (nails, toes, lashes and brows) spent a lot of time and money here happily. It was getting late so I said I can come back the next day to continue. I didn't want anything rushed. Nina absolutely insisted that it was no problem and pushed me to get it all done in 1 night. GIRL, my eyebrows were a hot mess. I was very happy with my mani, pedi and lashes but she took way too much off the center and went way too low causing the skin of my eyelids to bleed. Being that I was happy with Solar Nails before, I decided to give them another shot, but was adamant about getting a refund for my destroyed eyebrows. (Nevermind all my bday pics were ruined) my eyelids were healed when I came back but the middle patch still had to be filled in by make up. I showed the manager the pic attached and she told me it was my fault because my eyelids were too sensitive. And she could only offer 10% off my next eyebrow wax. I told her I wasn't comfortable getting my eyebrows waxed there again, so I'd accept a discount on a different service. And I informed her that I've had my Eyebrows waxed multiple other times at other salons and this has never happened to me, so it's not me. It was a mistake on the waxer and I wanted to be reimbursed. The manager then proceeded to tell me that it just happens sometimes and 10% is all she can do for my next eyebrow wax. I didn't go "Karen" on her (which now looking back I wish I did) but I did tell her unfortunately I will not be returning and telling my friends and neighbors about this horrible experience.

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    Ask the Community - Solar Nails & Spa

    Does anyone know when they will reopen? With some of the restrictions being lifted on Friday would they be a business to reopen?

    I believe towards the end of May if not early June ... seeing that the Governor said that barbers, nail solans etc are the final ententes to open. At this time, I don't think anyone can give a definitive answer.

    How much are there full sets?

    I would call and ask only because prices might vary. A gel mani was $28 then told for dip it was $35 so I'd assume that a full set is between $28 to $35. Too bad they only post the regular spa pedi and not ALL prices for the services offered.

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    Blush salon is such a vibeee. This place is well decorated, they play the best music, and they're…read morealways stocked with yummy snacks and drinks. My go to gal is Susan! She's so sweet, incredibly talented, fast, and always knows exactly what I want. I show her inspo pics, and she makes them look even better than the pictures :) There's a reason this salon is always busy, everyone here does amazing work. I recommend calling to make an appointment!

    I truly love this salon, and Susan is always my go-to for pedicures. Unfortunately, my last few…read moreexperiences have left me feeling disappointed. Back in September, I came in to get my wedding nails done. Susan did my toes, but another nail tech worked on my hands. I don't remember her name, but I explained that I have shorter, wider fingers, and I immediately noticed she was applying very small nail tips. I mentioned my concern before she continued, but she dismissed it and assured me she knew what she was doing. Once the acrylic was applied, it became obvious to everyone that the tips were far too small. I was then sent to another tech to try to fix them. They did the best they could, but because the original tips were too small to begin with, the final result still wasn't what I had hoped for, especially for my wedding nails. After that experience, I honestly started questioning whether the 30-minute drive was still worth it. A few months later, my friend and I decided to come back for birthday pedicures because I really did want to see Susan again. However, once my pedicure was finished and Susan stepped away, my friend's nail tech, Rena, told me to put my socks and shoes on and get up to leave, even though my friend's nails were still being done. It made both of us feel rushed, uncomfortable, and unwelcome. I've always loved coming here, which is why these experiences have been so disappointing. Sadly, it's made me reconsider whether I'll be returning in the future.

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    Amazing set from Mochi!! Super clean and friendly environment. Very welcoming to all, would…read morerecommend.

    Let me set the stage: I am not a bougie girl, but I *do* care about service quality and the value I…read moreget for what I pay. This is my neighborhood nail salon and it's perfect in that way - clean, consistent, not too fancy, kind of quirky in a way I love, and a solid value. Been coming here now over 2 years and it's a consistently great place. I always make an appointment (come on now - it's Mission Valley! Call ahead! haha) - and have never had to wait more than 5-10min even on a weekend. The staff are always so, so friendly and do an AMAZING job. I love Lisa and Ava - detail oriented, perfect gel pedicure, zero accidental pinches or clips or other mistakes I have experienced elsewhere - but honestly all of staff have been so good to me. Their lotion and scrubs smell SO GOOD! Pricing also really fair for San Diego. Every once in a while I go elsewhere and regret it. I would recommend this place no question. As an example - once I was there when this other lady came in and wanted her black toenail polish removed and a new color done in 45 min because she was on her lunch break. Long story short, she was being EXTRA and really rude about a lot of things that were more related to her choice to have black toenail polish than anything the staff were doing. Anyway, I was so impressed at the way the staff handled it - the "customer is always right" almost to a fault, and they were kind when I would have LOST it at her. They are good people, and work hard. I will definitely keep supporting that kind of team!

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    Omg so I thought I had my nails place already and just walked in here on a whim yes cheating on my…read moreregular nail place and I have to say I got stolen from my regular person This place is AMAZING!!! Vibe is so chill and if you're lucky enough to get Henna and summer ahhh!!! You've reached heaven I'm telling ya !! I honestly won't be returning to my other person anymore bc this is my new regular place now Service is so RELAXING I got a pedi from summer and it was top notch and my nail and massage from Henna was one of the best I've had in a long long long .... Time I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars they get 5 zillion stars From the moment you walk in your greeted with a friendly face and service was A plus plus

    The quality was absolutely horrendous. My nails were messy and poorly treated. My requests weren't…read moremet and they were completely resonable for a shop that claims they are top tier. My boyfriend was charged $75 for my simple chin and eyebrow wax and the lady that completed the service was disgustingly rude and rough. She seemed as though she was in a rush while doing both my nails and wax. She continually pushed my cuticle back in a rough manner while painting my nails. Absolutely horrible service today! I wouldn't recommend this place at all. But I truly believe it was the two women I had because the first time I got my nails done at this place, I had a great service and great experience.

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