The Beauty Plug SD

Committed to satisfaction

This is my 4th time at elite nails, always very happy with my builder gel sets. Always clean and…read moreconsistent! Cant wait to come back.

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!

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Tranie Nails

Outstanding excellence! Truly unparalleled! Tranie and her husband have been experts for 31 years,…read moreand we have been utterly blown away after our past visits, so we had to share this not-so-secret gem of a nail salon. No one else comes close to their caring, meticulous mani pedis. They communicate clearly in English and truly take pride in their immaculate work. No exaggeration. And his foot massage is above and beyond indulgent. Treat yourself--you deserve the best!

Love the service they provide! My nails always look amazing. They really put a lot of care into…read moreeach client. Have been back multiple times and brought in other friends to their salon.

Great team... Tranie and husband Jimmy!

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Angel's Nail Salon

We had our date night and came here for a pedicure afterwards! My husband and I both loved the…read moreexperience, and it was the most affordable pedicure we've gotten in San Diego!!!! Not only affordable, but also relaxing, long, and quality. We will definitely be coming here again.

I have been coming here for a few years now and they are extremely honest they never change their…read moreprice or add in any extra cost for something random like other places I've gone to I get acrylic, nails and hombre and Don is a perfectionist!!! my nails always look great and they are very affordable. I love this place. Oh yeah, and in the over two years I've been coming here my nail has only broken one time in between my 3 to 4 week fills and that's because I dropped a weight on it at the gym.

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Bliss Nails & Spa 2

I had an amazing experience at Bliss 2! Lily did my gel nails, and they turned out absolutely…read morebeautiful. She paid close attention to every detail, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I also had pedicures with Sandy and Hanna, and both were fantastic. They were friendly, professional, and made the experience so relaxing. A few days later, I went back to have my nails shortened, and Kevin took great care of me. He was patient, skilled, and made sure my nails looked perfect after the adjustment. The entire team at Bliss 2 is talented, welcoming, and committed to providing excellent service. I highly recommend Bliss 2 for gel nails and pedicures. I'll definitely be coming back! Andrea Adams

Came in to get my nails redone because the gel X on both of my thumbs were coming off actually one…read morecame off and the other one was coming off and I just came in to get two new Nails really didn't care about and for the design it was either salvaged the nails or take all of them off. Kevin is perfectionist and he wasn't gonna let me go with two different designs. He redid all my nails and the length that I'm comfortable with in a design that I really love. Thank you!

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Bliss Nails & Spa 1

Locally owned & operated

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!

As always Ollie did an amazing job. She took my inspo picture and recreated it amazingly. I chose…read morethe colors and she ran with it! The vibe is on point and her shaping skills are the best! Book ahead if you want to see her because she gets busy!!

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AB Nails & Spa

4.2

(14 reviews)

1.9 mi

Kelly did my nails and Jade did my toes. Both ladies were fun to be around and did a great great…read morejob!!!! I did not take pictures but I am going back for fills as I was impressed with their work. I will be sure to take pictures next visit. Great job, Ladies and Ken at the front desk was more than professional and went above and beyond to satisfy the customers. Thank you, All!

5 stars for AB Nails! Bernice and Ken are both great. Bernice does amazing nail designs, seriously…read more10/10. Some of the ideas I bring in seem impossible and she still makes them happen every time. The salon is smaller, which I honestly prefer because it feels more relaxed and personal. My best friend and I both come here together and they always accommodate us. One thing I really appreciate is that they do pedicures and manicures at the same time, which has been surprisingly hard to find lately. I wish I knew the name of the lady who did my pedicure because she was amazing too! Highly recommend this place.

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Tammy Nails & Spa

4.7

(70 reviews)

1.0 mi

My mom loved her manicure, I adored how my GelX manicure by…read moreHannah came out. Also very happy with how my French tip Gel pedicure. Wonderful service, very kind and gentle! Will be returning

Not my usual nail salon but stopped by on 01Apr2026 morning as I was running errands in the area…read moreand was in dire need of a mani/pedi They accepted walk-ins and I was attended quickly. Typically, my mani and pedi are done simultaneously by two different ladies. However, I noticed that only one lady was working on me while 4 others just paced around and chatted with each other. At first I thought they might have other clients with appointments coming in soon, but nearly an hour passed and they were still not attending other customers. What could have been a 40 minute visit took twice as long. $65 also felt excessive for regular polish, I've gotten gel polish for that amount at other salons. Customer service was also meh - she seemed annoyed when I asked to swap out the color after testing it on one nail and didn't recommend any additional services like at other salons. What was even more frustrating was that by the evening three of my nails were already chipped! Will not be returning, don't recommend!

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Nail by Tina

Peacock Nails

I've been here a few times and usually have a good experience, but this visit was pretty…read moredisappointing. I booked a deluxe gel pedicure with a French design, and my tech was on and off the phone for most of the appointment. I totally understand needing to check something occasionally, but it made the experience feel less relaxing and like I had to keep an eye on things to make sure nothing was missed. After I left, I noticed the pink shades used for my French tips don't match, one foot is a cooler pink (which was the intended color) and the other is noticeably warmer. It's a small detail, but for a $75 gel French pedicure, I would expect consistency. Overall, I just left feeling a bit disappointed since I was really looking forward to a relaxing appointment and didn't get that this time.

I've only been to peacock nails twice and each experience had been outstanding. This is a Gel X…read morefill done by Vicky and see literally amazing at what she does. I had to go basic this time but she did an amazing stiletto yellow french tip on my nails for my birthday that was so beautiful. I highly recommend Vicky and this salon!

It dont expect to be perfect. But this was sloppy for what i paid for.

I asked for builder gel fill.

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UT Nails & Spa

Women-owned & operated

The service was great. They had a good price range for their pedicures and their designs were…read moreeconomical and I really like their work. The ladies were super nice and the vibe was super chill, and I got a hot tea as well

Amazing! My second time here in the past few months. They have new spa seats which are sooooooo…read morenice! They have a cover table top thingy while you seat so you can rest more comfortable or put your phone on it easier. AND the seats warm!!!! I'm using it now and am in HEAVEN!! There wasn't much wait for my walk in today and everyone is so nice! Parking is also plentiful and prices are pretty good! Might be my new favorite salon! And you get a free drink too. Hannah is doing my pedicure now and then will remove my acrylics. She's awesome! The best foot massage I've ever had during a pedicure.

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La Mesa Nails

5.0

(1 review)

2.0 mi

Went in for an acrylic fill and gel polish. Carlie has a great selection of polish colors and my…read morenails turned out perfectly. Right shape, right length, no bulky acrylic feel. She really listens to what you want and I'm so very happy with the results. If you're looking for a great nail tech as she's staring her new career, go see Carlie!

From the owner: I’m a recently licensed cosmetologist and nails is my passion.I specialize in acrylics, gel…read moremanicures, and russian manicures. I started this business all by myself, I am looking for new clients to trust me with practicing my work at a low price to start out. I specialize in acrylics, manicures and regular polish if that’s what you’re into. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me from the number listed.

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Beauty Lounge

Walked in for a last minute pedicure and was super happy with their services! The staff was very…read morefriendly and I didn't feel rushed at all despite coming in close to closing. It's unfortunate how hard it is to get a quality pedicure but I'm very happy with how mine turned out. Tracy is amazing and did the design exactly how I wanted. She also fixed up my toe nail that was broken perfectly for no extra cost. Couldn't recommend her more :)

Great vibes, great service, and I love that it's an inclusive spot in Hillcrest. Definitely has a…read morecommunity vibe! I got a classic mani/pedi (with gentle removal of gel nail polish to preserve my natural nails) and was there for about an hour. My nails and cuticles still look great a week later and my classic pedi is still holding strong! Parking in this area can be a bit of a challenge but that's really the only downside. I'll definitely be returning and look forward to getting to know the staff more... I'll just ride the bus down 5th to get there to avoid parking issues next time lol

Acrylic nails - 2nd time fill by Selena

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Acrylic nails by Selena

Kensington Nails And Spa

this place is the best!!. only place I come to do my and daughters nail. Leo and Ryan ROCKread more

The most fun women. Beautiful new surroundings! Love their services…read more Highly recommend!

Gorgeous acrylic mani! Love this color

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Nails by Leo

Italy Nails & Spa

Available by appointment

I didn't have an appointment, but they sat me within 5 minutes in a massage chair (one of the best…read moreparts). I was offered a complimentary beverage, and I chose champagne. I had Mary, who was very sweet. I have no complaints.

I showed up as soon as doors opened and also made a last minute online appointment just incase…read more There was a bit of a language barrier but I figured well I'm showing her a video of what I want-- I've requested for nude chrome gel nails however, I'm not sure how I received nude gel nails with an up charge of pearlescent powder. When my nail technician completed my manicure, she announced, "same!" as if she declared out-loud my powdered pearlescent nails are now magically transformed into the requested nude chrome color. I wish they would've told me upfront that this cannot be done. I would not request for anything out of the basic mani pedi here.

Gel-X aura Nails Design at Italy Nails 1970 Columbia St Suite B, San Diego 619-764-5321

Nails Design at Italy Nails 1970 Columbia St Suite B, San Diego 619-764-5321

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Tiana G.

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5 years ago

I've tried so many different nail techs during COVID and I'm happy to say I've found my spot!! Not only are the Nail Techs amazing at what they do, are up to date on all of the new nail trends, and serve you champagne and water when you arrive but you can also get other services like micro blading and eyelash extensions!! I've already booked my next appointment! Thanks Solita! read more

Deanne G.

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5 years ago

Loved this place so pretty in pink, clean comfortable and warm...Everyone is so nice-and attentive the experience was great. They do everything there and they really take there time and care to make whatever you get the best experience. read more

Aijah J.

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5 years ago

I love this place! They have great customer service & the business is very professional. I went for a pedicure & got my nails done by them today & I loved everything about them. They play good music & even give you champagne at times read more

Katie C.

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3 years ago

Solita is amazing!! My lashes come out perfect every time and so do my nails. Im so happy I found a place in San Diego that knows how to do lashes the right way. I get volume and they last such a long time read more

Matthew M.

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5 years ago

I love love love how my lashes came out! I had a great time getting my lashes done, the staff is very friendly, sweet and The salon is very cute & chic! I definitely would recommend them! read more

Victoria L.

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5 years ago

Highly recommend this place! Service is the best, can easily have a full on conversation! I always leave the place Satisfied. Most definitely my favorite spot !! read more

Chloe M.

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5 years ago

my new nail spot!!! the cutest, cleanest salon ive been to in a long time! solita did an AMAZING job on my nails!!!

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