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4.8 (25 reviews)
Closed • 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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First time here and unfortunately, I would not recommend this salon. I asked for shimmery multicolor gel polish with star glitter and rhinestones, but the tech did not capture the vision. After the first coat, I told them I didn't like the color. I was told to "trust the process," but even after 3 coats, there was barely any color payoff just metallic. When I spoke up again, I felt dismissed. What really surprised me was being told I would be charged $15 for gel removal after removing a color that I had already said I didn't like early in the service. Be warned: apparently you can be charged for removal if you change your mind about the color, even when you mention it early on during the appointment. I've never experienced this at another salon because its hard to predict what the color looks like when cured. Apparently here you get penalized for speaking up about it. I paid $75 with no builder gel, Gel-X, or acrylic, and the glitter was uneven with noticeable gaps. I also couldn't get my pedicure because of their time management between clients. For $75, I expected much better. Would not return. Update to their response: I have been getting my nails done for years, so I understand that designs, additional colors, and removal can have additional costs. My concern is that I was charged a removal fee after I had already told the technician during the application on my first hand that I did not like the color. I was told to "trust the process," but the color continued to be applied and was ultimately removed. The statement that I did not communicate my dissatisfaction until the service was nearly complete is therefore not accurate. I spoke up while the color was still being applied on the first hand. And when your tech asked if I was happy I did speak up early on about the color how it was not accurate to the swatch at all or even close with any color pay off. Regarding the design, I was looking for a soft shimmer over a jelly-like base rather than a pronounced cat-eye effect. My main concern was the significant lack of coral color payoff compared with my inspiration photo, along with uneven glitter with many awkward gap spaces. I am clarifying this because the salon's response does not accurately reflect what occurred during my appointment. I would still not return.

Nail design
Krista B.

If you're looking for a place that can really "nail" the designs (pun intended), this is the place to go! I always have such a great experience with Kalen! She's incredibly talented with nail designs and is so precise and detail-oriented. My nails always come out looking exactly how I envisioned them, and the quality is amazing. You can really tell she takes her time and cares about making sure everything is perfect. Everything who works there is so nice, Won did my nails when Kalen was out of town and she's great at designs too! Nice and relaxing vibe too with a lot of spa pedicure add-ons to choose from.

Issabelle H.

The nail salon is so nice and clean! I love it here. There's a parking lot right out front which is so convenient! I've been seeing Kalen for 4 years and she's so good at designs and works well with my short nails!

Gel X nail design
Rylee R.

So many colors ! Easy booking process ! My wild nail designs are always respected and very well executed !! Love this spot and the ambience is so so peaceful !!

Let me tell you about Kalen! I've been going to her for years, and I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my nails! Her skill set is amazing! She doesn't just do nails, she creates little works of art. She's so talented! Beyond her talent, she is genuinely one of the sweetest and loveliest people. She makes every appointment feel comfortable, fun, and special. You can tell she truly cares about her work and her clients. If you're looking for a nail salon with an incredibly talented, creative, kind, and passionate team, this is the place! Everyone here is so lovely and welcoming, and you can really tell they care about their work. Come check out the salon and let them work their magic you won't be disappointed!

Full GEL X set with 3D nail art
Danielle M.

When I tell you miss Kalen eats DOWN on her sets, I'm not joking! I came in w a light inspo , and she brought the vision and then some to reality! So talented, so kind, clean salon, everyone is so friendly and hardworking! Count me as a loyal client now

Brittany N.

I recently moved to San Diego and found Kaelyn at another salon. I fell in love with her skills. Us women know how hard it is to find the perfect nail tech, its just as important as an OBGYN lol... no but seriously. Not only is her art amazing, her shaping, AND my nails literally last 4 weeks and could probably go longer but I am not willing to test that theory. So when she reached out about moving Salons it was a no trainer for me to follow her. 1000/10. Shes friendly too! If you cant get in with Kaelyn I have seen the other techs work and they are juat as amazing!

gel x design
Maggie M.

Amazing!! Won & Kaylen are soooo talented! Honestly the best at designs and so fast too! I got a complicated gel x design and was in and out in less than an hour and a half! They are also so fun and the studio is very clean and the vibe is amazing. They can do anything! Can't recommend enough

I definitely recommend AS Nails! I knew they are a newer salon so I was a bit hesitant but as soon as I saw their TikToks about nail art, I was convinced! Im glad I was, I absolutely love my nails! I had some ideas of how I wanted my nails and they did an amazingly job of doing exactly what I wanted! I definitely want to go back and try more nail art !

I've been coming to Kalen for almost three years and she always delivers!! So excited for her to finally have her own shop. She always responds quick, my nails have never looked bad, and the staff are amazing. Pictures show it better than I ever could!

Berry and lemon nails

Kalen is amazing! Any inspo pic you show her she can copy! I love all the detail, i love that she picks out all the colors for me too so I dont have to think. She is the best and I always get compliments on my nails. Cant wait for my next appt!

LOOK AT THESE NAILS. I love these nails so much. I'm picky and she understands. How much I love her? I follow her whenever she goes. She recently opened a new nail salon and I'm so happy for her. Design, details, everything is amazing! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting nails done by WonShe makes your dream come true lol

This salon is amazing, I have been going to Won for over a year now and she delivers every time. Whether it's a simple set or something crazy from instagram, she does it all! I even come in with just ideas and a combination of photos and she can pull a design together. Her work is truly art!

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“Everything who works there is so nice, Won did my nails when Kalen was out of town and she's great at designs too!”

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Brazil Appeal Waxing - Love her cute little set up

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4.6(257 reviews)
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Christina is awesome she is fast & precise! This place is my go-to for every pedicure manicure…read more. they are so nice & friendly. They never skimp on the foot/leg massages!

I've been to this nail salon many times and always had a good experience! But today may have been…read morethe worse experience! I went in around 11-12ish on 10/14/26 to get a gel manicure and I specifically chose #5 in the cat eye book with the swirl on it. But apparently you have to specify that you want french cat eye when it's clearly shown in this particular book that it's not just the color but a cat eye color with the swirl! I've never had to say I want a swirl because the nail tech just does it with cat eye. My nail tech was terrible and rude! She wouldn't give me her name when I asked and I told her that I would just let Katherine know ( I meant to say Christina) about her terrible customer service! She was passively aggressive with going back and forth with me about the color and how I should have said French and not just pointing and saying #5. She kept tapping at my fingers and the light machine and never saying a word but in a rude manner. She kept drilling my nail beds and sat on the same spot after I kept moving it back because it was burning and hurting because they were already thin! Also, using a high speed knowing I'm pulling back and saying "oh" on purpose! Then she doesn't even soak my nails she dips my fingers quickly in the water and takes them out and proceeds to do a half ass job at removing the dead skin around my nails. Fast forward: When she had to actually do the cat eye swirl after I asked if she was going to do it. She kept arguing with me in a passive aggressive tone about it! I wish I could have recorded how she was low key upset and used the magnet in an upset manner! Then she argued about applying the base coat not all the way to the cuticle but how she stopped in the middle and said that's how she does it! Just a terrible and rude little girl! She attempted to put a lot of oil and lotion on my hands and made it greasy so I said "that's okay, I'll just pay." She says wash your hands and after I go to pay and ask for her name and she didn't want to give it! Even after her smart ass little bratty nail service I still gave her $2...lol! I know I shouldn't have!

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