List Best 21 Nail Salons in San Diego, CA (Part 3)

Lorelei Bruce Lee did my gel manicure with design and was meticulous about getting good shape and the design I asked for. He provided me gloves to protect my skin from the gel lights which I thought was a great touch! Tammy gave me a great, and relaxing pedicure with massage. I just moved into the area and will be back. (I’ve been moving, so the condition of my skin is my fault!) Italy Nails offers a variety of drinks to relax with while you get pampered!

Morgan Candela I adore this spot and have been going here since around the time they opened. Clean, professional and hands down my favorite nail salon. I’ve never had a bad experience and everyone there does a great job.

Khuyen Phan This is what my nails currently look like despite only getting them done 3 days ago - on Jan 23rd. It looks like I’ve had the nails on for at least a week. An older lady did my nails and her gel-x application was quick, hence the sloppiness. I can assure you that probably only 2-3 nails actually turned out good and doesn’t look overgrown. This is not my first time at the NewMe nails but it is the only time that I have left unsatisfied with the experience.

Stephanie Pyle I decided to give this nail salon a try and immediately regret my decision. I requested almond shape and the work is so poor. This was not only a waste of time, but also a waste of $60. I received uneven, crooked, thick nails, that are actually painful given how they are angled up (which is NOT how my nails grow, and even if it was - a good tech knows how to make them straight.) The nails are way too angled up, it feels like they are being pulled. I’ll have to go get these removed tomorrow and redone. I can’t say that a single nail lines up or is even, and the guy was actually checking this the entire time. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Victoria Palomera I’ve been going to Emily for 3 years now and she never lets me down! My friends go to her too :) I’ve gotten gel x and structured gel, you can show her any picture and she’ll do even better

Tsion Alemu Love my nails so much! Lindsay is so sweet and took great care of me continuously making sure i was comfortable and liked the look of my nails. She took my suggestions gently and made sure i was content with the look of it. I love this nail salon i’ve been here 3 times now and have such a great experience everytime.

Danielle Polendey Finding a nail salon where you get consistently great service and quality work can be very difficult to find. Apple Nails has been my only go to nail salon for 8+ years. I am never disappointed in their services. The effort and care they all put into making sure you have the best experience and service possible in unmatched in my opinion. Henry & Mimi are my absolute favorite to have do my nails. Henry did this new cats eye color on me today and I love it! It was my first time trying cats eye and I am in love. It is stunning. The pictures don’t even do it justice. Emily always give me the best pedicures & massages, and is just the sweetest person. Everyone here is fantastic though! Very personable, always greets me by name and asks about my family. I just love this nail salon so much.

Cibele Menezes Loved Lilly’s work. She was very fast and nails looked so beautiful. She did exactly what I was asked for! They are very attentive and gave me tips on where to park to avoid ticket! Will come back every month now!

Vika Crisostomo First and last time here. Tim did an amazing job and was super friendly and did everything I wanted for my nails. Great customer service and attention to detail. I love my nails. Only thing is the price. I usually do my nails in Tijuana Mexico because it’s more affordable. Over the phone when I was price checking I booked with them because they stated acrylic was $55+. I didn’t realize it would go up to $20. These acrylic nails with design cost $75 without tip. This is why this will be the first and last because of the price is so high. Back to Mexico I go. Other than that great time there.

Zoe Miller I absolutely love this place! I used to get my nails done every once in a blue moon, but I have been getting them done 4 months in a row now because it’s just so good! The gel they use doesn’t peel up at the bottom (even after 4 weeks) and it is very strong so it doesn’t chip. Also, all the nail techs pay lots of attention and care when doing your nails. The prices are very fair, I usually pay around $50-60 after tip for a gel manicure with removal of the old gel, cuticle care, and a short hand/arm massage. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!!

Meghan Tripodi This place is very good vibes. The style is cute & clean. The attitude is always positive & welcoming. I love Sharon & am always satisfied with her work & availability. I always get Gel X & am really pleased with the variety of options on colors & add on stuff.

Joan Brooke Such a good price for the quality, service, and location. Everyone was so nice and the level of attention to detail and care that the technicians had was amazing. I couldn’t believe the price.

Phedra Sleman Uh-mazing! They are phenomenal at nail design. I bring in pictures and my nails look perfect. Great pedicures, friendly nail techs - doesnt get much better than that! Im very picky about my nails and this is definitely my new salon.

Ildiko Gonzales My first time there. 2 ladies worked on my nails. I got dip powder with a tip and a beautiful violet blue color. I was very impressed with their service. Will visit it again if my nails stay gorgeous for a long time.

Jeri Edwards This nail salon is fabulous. I’ve been coming here for years and always leave relaxed, polished & satisfied. Kim does an excellent job on designs, Lori & Mindy do outstanding pedicures, however all the technicians are professional and do a great job. I am always confident I’ll leave happy after every visit.

Hannah Clitheroe I’ve been to multiple salons here in San Diego and got annoyed at my nails either chipping or not looking how I wanted. Seaport Nails is the ONLY salon that makes my nails look how I want them too and they last 4+ weeks without chips! The salon is gorgeous inside, clean, and the workers are all amazing and nice! The pricing is really good too, $55 for dip nails is much better than $60+ at most salons I’ve been too!

Ajanae Matthews I’ve had an outstanding experience here! Lisa and Vicky are the two who’ve done my manicures and pedicures, and I absolutely love both them and their work. The salon is clean, spacious, and even has an ATM on-site, which is super convenient for tips. My mom’s been a regular for a while, and I’m so glad I decided to come with her. My nails turned out perfect—exactly how I wanted in terms of shape—and even after two weeks, they still looked great. Honestly, I could have gone another week and a half before needing a touch-up. Next time, I’ll probably wait three weeks between appointments. I paid $120 for a gel manicure and deluxe gel pedicure, and it was totally worth it!❤️

Karissa Garcia I like to stop in here when I am visiting town and have always had a great experience. Last night I went in and got a gelx manicure I was not really happy with so I came back first thing in the morning and Vivian was happy to redo my nails and make sure I left satisfied! Would definitely recommend coming here for a friendly, good quality and affordable nail experience. Love my recent nails, thank you again!

Jessica Artz BEST PEDI EVER! Emily really took care of me! In fact all the women in this establishment are a joy. They even served me a glass of wine that Ive never experienced in a nail salon. Walking out of here feeling like a million bucks, Thank You Emily! Definitely recommend them!

Kim Tran My first visit here was during October and I loved the Halloween decor! Popped back in a few weeks later and now the shop is a winter wonderland, so cute. Both times my service was immaculate. I’m particular about cuticle work and they didn’t leave any behind! I arrived shortly after opening and didn’t have to wait long. The shop is well maintained and parking is easy! Highly recommend.

Maris м I came here for the first time, I was looking for a regular manicurist nearby. Before that I read the reviews, there were a lot of positive ones, so I decided to come in. Manicure was done by a man, removal of the old coating was quick, then he immediately started the coating, until I stopped him and asked him to cut the cuticle, he cut from the top, after he saw that I was looking at the nails, he started to push back the cuticle and cut normally. He applied the coating with splotches and drips, trying to fix with more coats of varnish, but it didnt work. Tried to use two colors, but that didnt help either. I asked him to fix it, but it felt like he didnt understand what to do or how to do it. We ended up changing the color to a different color, but the same story happened again. I didnt say anything, I just wanted to leave. At the cash register, I paid without leaving a tip, as I believe that for such work to leave a tip is not worth it. My nails look worse than the ones I came in with originally. Severely over-sawn, drops of nail polish and different shapes. Its a shame for the time spent. Not recommended. The last picture is the nails I came in with