Lisa was amazing! I haven't had a pedicure this good in years! She started with a copper pot foot soak and gentle scrub. Then she gave me an eye mask that warmed up and layed back the chair. I think I left my body for the rest of my time with her. I plan to become a regular! read more

Lisa is wonderful. She fixed a split nail for me and you couldn't tell there was a problem. Live her individualized attention.

I got a spray tan from Stephanie at Sunrise Glo Spray Tans (she has a space inside the Upper Hand Spa) and she did a beautiful job! I asked for a sunkissed look and she nailed it. I was a little nervous but she made me feel very comfortable. Her spa space is very inviting and she has lots of great products to help extend the tan. read more

I went to the Upper Hand Spa for the first time today and saw Vennetta. It was the best experience that I've ever had when getting a mani pedi! Vendetta was amazing! A true professional and a genuinely nice person. I have not felt this relaxed in years. I can't wait to see her again! read more

What an amazing experience. Lisa the owner is committed to providing an exceptional service for her guests. She personally trains all of her service providers and I'm certain every one of them will give the same 5 start service. Personally I am generally not a fan of getting a pedicure because I've had terrible experiences in the past. But this was a 10/10 highly recommend read more

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A Crème de La Crème Facial: Where do I begin? With the lovely Janelle who explains everything she is doing? With the products that felt delicious on my skin? We spoke about my skin care concerns, and she helped me understand a home routine(moisturize, moisturize, moisturize). We can also talk about the "Butter Me Up" hand treatment, complete with heated mitts. Lip treatment? Yes, please. How about the included neck/shoulder/arm massage? Or the heated bed!!!! I haven't had a facial since pre Covid and forgot how amazing it is to take the time to give my self some love. ALSO - all products at The Upper Hand are cruelty free, toxin free. They offer amazing pedicures(pretty famous for those), manicures, massage and facials. I'll be back sooooon!!! read more

I had the best salon experience of my life at the upper hand! First, I want to note that the ambiance of the salon is VERY therapeutic! So soothing and relaxing. I almost fell asleep during service! All of the staff there is very welcome and always have a smile! They took time to acknowledge me and engage. I am so impressed! I had a transforming pedicure with Katie. I went in with ugly toes and she fixed them right up! Just in time for my river vacation! It's been about a week and half and my feet are still very soft! She absolutely worked wonders, as years of being in the kitchen and in shoes caused damage to my toenails. I finally have toes I like to show off and I'm back to wearing sandals! I am able to polish my toenails after years of them not seeing daylight because I hid them in socks and shoes! I cannot express how grateful I am for having this service! Thank you so much Katie for my amazing transformation! read more

My face has found its soul mate! I had a dermaplane + facial with Janell on Tuesday the 19th, two days later my face is still glowing. I keep receiving, "You look great!" compliments. I'm 60 years old and my skin has never felt, softer or smoother! This will be my monthly treat to myself. What a lovely spa and experience the owner, Lisa, has put together! read more

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This salon was very nice in appearance and employees, that was definitely it's strength. I came for a Pedicure and foot massage. The ambience was so nice and private, it was like a true spa experience. The employees that attended to me were also very nice and the massage was great. I couldn't give it 5 stars though because the main reason I came in was for the Pedicure and the actual Pedicure was kind of sloppy. You could see uneven applications and it chipped fairly easily over time, which I have not experienced very often with pedicures. As much as I enjoyed the ambiance I would not go back for a service like this. I think it may be better for massages but the nail salon part wasn't done very well in my opinion. read more

Fantastic group of humans dedicated to make you feel pampered and relaxed! I feel so lucky to have found this gem! Their spa is immaculate and they truly care about your health and wellness. Their products are also top notch and they make sure to only offer the best to their customers with the least amount of toxic ingredients. Such an amazing place! read more

Thank you again for getting my nails prepped for my big day! My nails looked fabulous this Sunday ( nails done Friday). Here are some pictures of our big day. Carmen and team you were all wonderful read more

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My first time here. This is an excellent spot to get a pedicure. Vennetta is an absolute gem! She is very knowledgeable about the feet. My callous was a nightmare when i walked in & Vennetta made my feet feel like a baby! I almost fell asleep like a baby too! This is a private room, very relaxing reclining chair & just overall great experience. you can truly feel the love she has for her craft and it shines through with her touch & my awesomely cared for feet! Love you girl! I have never had a pedicure experience like this before. Thank you. read more

The Upper Hand Spa is a quiet and clean spa offering tons of services with amazing products. I recently went and had my feet done with a seaweed scrub and leg massage followed by a beautiful pedicure done By Katie who is very gentle and explanatory of what shes doing and shes great at giving you awesome advice on how to keep care of your feet and some great products to use. The vibe and ambience in the spa is a place of comfort. Give them a try if your looking to get away from the busy nail salons! read more

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I highly recommend Vana for you next nail service! She is so kind, welcoming, and extremely gentle! I've had both manicures and pedicures with her and wow, do I feel pampered and relaxed! i also love that the salon uses natural products and has such a serene atmosphere! Vana has special training in many aspects that are very unique! Please book your apointment soon! read more

Went in for some brow maintenance and ended up booking one of the most relaxing facials I've ever had. The salon is super cute and I want to buy everything in the retail area. Janell was a fabulous esthetician and the products she used felt amazing and left my skin so happy!! I'm excited to go back and try a pedicure with Lisa. read more

I had the most incredible manicure and pedicure with Carmen here! The experience is much nicer than your typical nail place - private room - one on one experience with a very relaxing ambiance! They also a have a really cute retail area with really great products! read more

Love Vennetta and this spa!! Always fabulous and best service such a talented manicurist with a great heart and perfect touch read more

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Another amazing gel manicure by Lisa at Upper Hand. She is working outside and following all protocols. She is the BEST in East County for a complete pampering experience for both nails and feet. Ask for the Farmhouse pedicure - it's amazing!! read more

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One of the best spas/pedicure I've had! Such a calming and cozy environment. If you go, make your appointment with Katherine. She did such an awesome job at making sure I was comfortable and relaxed. Besides the pedicure, she was just a great person with such a positive vibe! I loved chit chatting with her. I will for sure be booking more sessions with her! read more

I love The Upper Hand! I can't wait for everything to be safe again! Lisa is and always has the safety and concern for all of her customers! read more

The Upper Hand Spa Salon - I LOVE being pampered by Lisa at The Upper Hand! I am so happy with my service and friendships that have come out of this awesome place! - Nail Salons Near Me - La Mesa, California

I was absolutely in love with this spa salon the moment I walked in! Lisa's compassionate professionalism was delightful to receive. She gave me a grand tour upon entering for my appointment - such a beautiful business featuring retail from local businesses too. I booked an appointment for the bio sculpture gel manicure and I feel so blessed with Lisa's attention to detail! I will be back for a pedicure and look forward to being her new client. I highly recommend the Farm House Fresh product line, my hands feel so healthy and smooth plus the light fragrance is wonderful. read more

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I definitely enjoyed my first 2 waxing visits with Jessica. She explained everything very well, she was very nice and got me through both visits without pain. I had set up my appointments with her every 4 weeks. My 3rd appointment was coming up and I noticed it wasn't her name next to it. I called in, they said she wasn't available but spoke highly of the other girl. I agreed and came into my visit. It was not pleasant at all. She stayed in the room when I got undressed which was weird. She spoke maybe 2 words throughout the entire appointment. After my appointment, my hair grew back within 3 days, which that never happened before. I blew almost $70 for nothing. My next appointments, the names kept changing, I finally called again and said Jessica has limited availability or she left, they were not clear. I decided not to go back. read more

Another great day at Upper Hand Salon! Weather going in for pedi/mani with Venetta or indulging in skin care routine with Janell its always relaxing and rejuvenating! read more

Found this spa on the Yelp app and scheduled my facial. Janelle, the esthetician, was very professional and friendly. Literally, the best facial I have ever experienced. Entire song experience was excellent. read more

I had a pedicure and it was absolutely wonderful. It was all incredibly relaxing! High quality products and everything was very clean. It was a fantastic experience and I look forward to coming again. read more

I was looking for a place to get a facial with natural products and found this gem in La Mesa a while back. After every appointment, I leave so relaxed and thankful for my "me" time. My go-to person is Janelle and my go-to services are the cream-de-la-creme facial & waxing. read more

Lisa is wonderful. Very nice, explained everything very well as far as products used and best practices for skin and nail care. Very relaxing gel manicure/ farmhouse pedicure, farmhouse pedicure is a must! Ended up purchasing some skin care that was used. Fresh Melon body milk lotion is so refreshing, non greasy and moisturizing. Will be back for another pedicure for sure. read more

Amazing pedicure by Karina. Upper hand salon is one of a kind. Everyone is so nice and knowledgeable. Products are the best. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you for having an amazing salon and pampering me everytime I come. read more

Maria was my stylist and I had a great experience with her. She cut my hair and my son's hair on the same day and we were very satisfied. When she told me she had previously worked in an Aveda salon I was stoked because I know the level of education hairdressers receive there. I was also relieved because I knew I was in good hands. Maria looked at every single Pinterest picture I had on pixie cuts and asked several pointed and detailed questions on what I wanted. You know with hair how sometimes you don't know what you want? Well she figured that part out too. I've had pedicures with Lisa Sivak before and they have also been wonderful. When I was experiencing that dreadful moment when you know it's time to leave your old hairdresser for too many good reasons, I walked into UH and asked who would be willing to take me on. Lisa nodded her head to Maria, who was taking a purple haired beauty to platinum, and I knew she could handle me. Anyway, Maria is not only what I would call a methodical workhorse with a chill yourself out demeanor, she also was all about the business of making my hair the way I want it. Although I think it's important to vibe with your stylist and like their personality, I was actually relieved Maria is more of the quiet type who doesn't feel the need to fill space with chatter. I also really appreciated that her chair is tucked away in the corner, and there's a lot of privacy. To top it all off, the other stylists were kind and checked in with me and tried their best for me to relax, which isn't necessary, but sure made me feel as if I was an interesting newcomer and not an unknown outsider. As I was walking out the door, the stylist at the first chair said my cut was "magazine worthy", which of course made me beam ear to ear. If you are thinking of switching stylists or just can't make it to your old one, then this is the right place to go. Lisa can make the right match for you, so just give her a holler. Thanks for taking me in Upper Hand. It was nice to be treated so well, be listened to, have the service I need, and walk out with a bounce in my step. May this bliss bubble hold me over for a while. read more

I hoped that this salon might be a hidden gem, but found it to be lacking the professional standards expected at any salon. My experience resulted in painful damage to my nails that will take months to grow out. I booked a bio-gel manicure and was surprised when the technician pulled out a drill tool used for traditional gels. I explained that it wasn't necessary, but she used it on my forefinger, promptly taking off the top of my natural nail and leaving a significant and painful divot in the center of it. I spent the remainder of the removal talking her through the soak-off steps - there was clearly no training on how to work with this popular and common type of gel, despite the salon presenting this as a service they offer. The technician was very apologetic and admitted she'd never worked with bio-gels before... she was also reading a document that explained the steps included in the general manicure process. Removal and repainting took two hours. Overall, I was surprised and disappointed that the salon management would have booked me for this service without having a trained technician, and that they don't appear to invest in training for their technicians, especially for services they claim to offer. I never leave reviews but felt compelled to warn others... I hope this business invests in training for their nail technicians in the future to prevent this entirely avoidable damage and discomfort for other clients. read more

First time client today at the Upper Hand Salon and I am so happy I found this gem of a salon. Lisa the owner was so wonderful explaining all the different services and products they offer here. I got a bio gel manicure and my nails feel so much healthier than regular gel mani. I cannot wait for my next appointment and I highly recommend! read more

I love the Upper Hand Spa Salon! This salon is a relaxing and calming experience. A great team that treats you to creative pampering, experience and talent. Lisa gives the best pedicures I've ever had and I'm a retired nail tech! The owner, Lisa, is wonderful and thoughtful, presenting a wonderful retail shopping experience. You MUST go! read more

Had a facial today by Liz and I'm loving the extra mile they went to help me relax . Her newly moved salon here in La Mesa 9461 #D Grossmont summit dr La Mesa come check them out skin, nails ,massage read more

This place is the best!! I've been a client of Lisa's for many years now, and her new salon in La Mesa is such a sanctuary! She is the best manicurist I've ever known. Her attention to detail, health, wellness and cleanliness are impeccable, AND she does beautiful work. It's obvious that she is one of those people who loves what she does. Highly recommended. If I could give a 10 star review, I would! read more

Best pedicure I ever had in my life. The spa is lovely and the staff is wonderful. I also get Biosculpt nails twice a month and I love them. I highly recommend this place. read more

At the Upper Hand Spa, they do everything to make you feel welcomed, safe, and secure and always take care of your spa needs with excellence! read more

I got a creme de la creme facial with Janelle. Very nice place. Clean and lots of natural light. The room was big and comfortable.

I absolutely love love this Salon! The owner Lisa is such an amazing and giving person! She donated to our rescue and I got my eyebrows done by Jessica who is amazing, kind and spent extra time on me! You can't help but to feel relaxed and happy just when you walk in the door. I highly recommend this amazing jewel of a salon, you won't want to leave.. thank you Lisa and Jessica! read more

Love love love my new look! First time at this salon, but long time client of Maria, and once again she didn't disappoint. I gave her one picture, an idea, of what I wanted and let her do the rest. She always listens to what I want and goes above and beyond of my expectations. She surprised me with suggesting the purple highlights bc I would've never considered that, but I trust her, and the color looks great just like she said it would. I'm in Chula Vista so it's quite a bit of a drive to Jamul, but worth it! We'll be going back soon bc now my daughter wants the purple highlights :) read more

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The Upperhand salon is like no other salon you've ever been to. It was designed with loving care for the clients to be able to relax and enjoy the pampering completely. I have received and enjoyed every service the salon provides. They are all given with care and expertise The manicure is the best I've ever had. The pedicure is gentle and relaxing with a wonderful massage. I highly recommend this salon. I always leave feeling so relaxed and refreshed. Go treat yourself, you will be happy you did. read more