Bernardo Nails

3.3 (103 reviews)

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Open • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Jenna P.

To be honest I don't get my nails done often and I appreciate how much patience the nail tech had with me and how much I wanted to change everything. I didn't like my manicure and she re-did it completely for me! My toes turned out beautiful as well on the first try. The manicure the second time around still wasn't exactly what I wanted but I appreciate her effort, time, and kindness. My only complaint outside of not getting **exactly** what I was looking for would be that I was sent home with messy fingers. In reality I could and should've spoken up about that too while I was there. It was a learning curve for me for sure.

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** Update: I was offered a refund for the manicure which was greatly appreciated. She did ask me to remove the review though since I got a refund on the manicure ($40 back for the mani, but still paid for the $55 pedi) which is a little off putting, but it's here to stay for now ** I feel really bad leaving this review because they were so kind. But holy crap, the nails are TERRIBLE. The only reason I'm leaving 2 stars is because they were so kind and my pedicure looks great. I paid $95 total for a new set and pedicure - I was too ashamed to speak up which is my fault, but the photos don't do it justice. I got a full new acrylic set and asked for the ombré nails. She knew exactly what I wanted and I wanted them a certain length. But this is what I ended up with - I paid and left, and am on my way to a different salon to get them completely redone but I want to cry looking at them. They're way too short for my liking, the shape and color are completely off, and they left my crusty with cuts on my fingers from the nail file. I won't be coming back.

Lisa S.

Today I went for my first pedicure since having foot surgery, and Katie was amazing. She took great care to be careful with my healing foot. I also had an acrylic gel manicure with Linda. She gave me the most beautiful Christmas nails and did such a flawless job with the nail art. It was such a relaxing afternoon, and I love my nails!

Deedee B.

I was really pleased to find this little nail salon near my home. I didn't have an appointment and they were able to quickly take me in and work on my nails. Kathy was very efficient and down to business. She did a fabulous job and didn't nick me or cut me at all! I think I will be back! I'm ready to party!

Sara S.

This is our neighborhood nail salon. I brought my daughter in for a mother daughter night and they treated her like a princess. She had the best time! I also really like how Katie does my nails. She's great!

Mckallah R.

The BEST nail salon!!! I am so amazed and happy with the service, perfection and all the hard work they do to make your nails perfect. I came across this salon because I was in desperate need of having my nails fixed before my Vegas trip, the day after a place in Encinitas gave me horrible nails, I came here and Sophie fixed them perfectly and saved my girls trip! THANK YOU SOPHIE!!!!. They are so kind and friendly, if you are looking for a nail salon with amazing customer service and amazing prices, you need to come here!! And look how cute she did my nails for Valentine's Day!!!

Stephanie W.

Super sweet ladies work here and they're honest about what they can and can't do. I was thankful they were honest saying they'll do.m a rendition of that I wanted so I wasn't disappointed and actually loved them more than the picture! She listened to my wants and checked in to see if I liked the shape and feel to them, which I appreciated. Thank you, Kathy! Will be back!

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They don't seem to care. The funny thing was I was the only one in there and there were 3 techs there. However they still rushed and butchered my nails . They were all like this. Now it hurts to have my shoes on and was supposed to go hiking. Guess I have to cancel that .

Elizabeth O.

My step Daughter and I had our nails done prior to my wedding. We brought some Pinterest pics for examples. The ladies did a great job and our nails looked fantastic! My step daughter got a full set of acrylics with 10 nail designs ans I got a gel mani with sparkle design. We also got pedicures. It been 6 days and our nails still look perfect. The only reason I gave 4/5 is because the lady I made the appointment with a month prior did not come in to work that day and because they were short staffed we couldn't get our eyebrows done. Otherwise it was perfect! This will be our go to nail salon.

Khanh N.

I just left the salon and I am so pleased with my nails. Ruby did a beautiful job give me the purple and pink Ombré. I love it!!!! Thank you and I will keep coming back.

Lori Ann L.

Fantastic manicure and pedicure! The staff is very friendly and professional! I would recommend this nail salon highly.

Sara B.

Amazing salon with such a sweet staff! Sophia did my gel and was very patient and paid close attention to detail when doing my nails. I also love that they did a soak off of my acrylic nails instead of chipping them off like other salons. I will definitely come back for my next set and ask that Sophia does them. She's amazing!!

Simone P.

Both Sophia and Ruby are amazing! Love these ombré glitter nails Ruby did for me so affordable for pedicure and nail!

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Samantha P.

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My sister and I got our nails done on a Sunday. They stayed open for us and were lovely. Both of us were very happy with the vibe. We would come here again and we were very happy with our experience! read more

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Nathalie T.

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I have never been treated so poorly by a business in my life. The owner, Lin, screamed at me so aggressively I left the salon in tears. Completely unacceptable. Every time I've come here, the service has been rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. Lin is shockingly money-hungry and couldn't care less about customer satisfaction. A nail broke just days after getting them done (because of how poorly they were applied), and when I called, she told me to "come in anytime." But when I did, she claimed it had been two weeks, accused me of lying, and tried to charge me $10 to fix it. She takes zero responsibility for their work. To make things worse, even if you make an appointment, you'll likely be stuck waiting 20-30 minutes before they even start. There's no respect for your time, either. She gaslights, deflects blame, and treats paying clients with no respect. I was even accused of stealing for not wanting to pay for their mistake. Avoid this place at all costs unless you want to be yelled at, blamed, and treated like an inconvenience. Unprofessional and completely unacceptable. read more

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Jenna S.

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Not so great experience today at Bernardo Nails. Visited once before in May and loved my long lasting gel manicure. Since I am home for summer, I decided to revisit this salon. I got an Acrylic Nail Removal and Gel Manicure. Usually when I get by Acrylics removed, my nails are soaked in liquid then scrubbed off. When I came here, the acrylic was first ripped off my nail. It really hurt :( The other nail tech was on the phone for a majority of the time which was a little frustrating. The environment was not as relaxing as I hoped. The nails came out looking good, however the experience could be improved. read more

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Jenna P.

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To be honest I don't get my nails done often and I appreciate how much patience the nail tech had with me and how much I wanted to change everything. I didn't like my manicure and she re-did it completely for me! My toes turned out beautiful as well on the first try. The manicure the second time around still wasn't exactly what I wanted but I appreciate her effort, time, and kindness. My only complaint outside of not getting **exactly** what I was looking for would be that I was sent home with messy fingers. In reality I could and should've spoken up about that too while I was there. It was a learning curve for me for sure. read more

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Essie K.

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My go to nail salon was booked, so I decided to try Bernardo Nails. I was happy with my experience! Let me start off by saying, I don't need someone to pamper or chat with me. I appreciate they are working efficiently to get their clients in and out. I prefer to work on my phone or laptop while I get my pedicure done. My pedicure was complete within 30 minutes but my technician was thorough with cleaning my cuticles, giving me a mini massage, scrubbing the bottom of my feet, and painting my nails. The best part was my nail polish has lasted for over 2 weeks! Their prices are also reasonable ($23 for a basic pedicure) and someone always picks up to schedule appointments. For the quality and efficiency, I highly recommend this place and will be coming back again soon! read more

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Noosh Noosh A.

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Um, if you want great service, and grade A workmanship of nails, then don't ever come here. This place sucks. The women who work here are rude and don't care. My mom and I went to get a mani and pedis done recently. My mom got her nails done, and was told that her nails Were dry and was good to go. She was being super careful for an entire hour just in case. And right when we were leaving to go somewhere, she noticed that her nails were wrecked. We called bernardo nails and told them what happened, the lady on the phone barely spoke English, but still had the nerve to blame the situation on my mom for messing up her nails. Seriously, this place is a joke. Please don't waste your time and money here. read more

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Kiley B.

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** Update: I was offered a refund for the manicure which was greatly appreciated. She did ask me to remove the review though since I got a refund on the manicure ($40 back for the mani, but still paid for the $55 pedi) which is a little off putting, but it's here to stay for now ** I feel really bad leaving this review because they were so kind. But holy crap, the nails are TERRIBLE. The only reason I'm leaving 2 stars is because they were so kind and my pedicure looks great. I paid $95 total for a new set and pedicure - I was too ashamed to speak up which is my fault, but the photos don't do it justice. I got a full new acrylic set and asked for the ombré nails. She knew exactly what I wanted and I wanted them a certain length. But this is what I ended up with - I paid and left, and am on my way to a different salon to get them completely redone but I want to cry looking at them. They're way too short for my liking, the shape and color are completely off, and they left my crusty with cuts on my fingers from the nail file. I won't be coming back. read more

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Lisa S.

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Today I went for my first pedicure since having foot surgery, and Katie was amazing. She took great care to be careful with my healing foot. I also had an acrylic gel manicure with Linda. She gave me the most beautiful Christmas nails and did such a flawless job with the nail art. It was such a relaxing afternoon, and I love my nails! read more

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Deedee B.

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I was really pleased to find this little nail salon near my home. I didn't have an appointment and they were able to quickly take me in and work on my nails. Kathy was very efficient and down to business. She did a fabulous job and didn't nick me or cut me at all! I think I will be back! I'm ready to party! read more

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Sara S.

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This is our neighborhood nail salon. I brought my daughter in for a mother daughter night and they treated her like a princess. She had the best time! I also really like how Katie does my nails. She's great! read more

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Mckallah R.

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The BEST nail salon!!! I am so amazed and happy with the service, perfection and all the hard work they do to make your nails perfect. I came across this salon because I was in desperate need of having my nails fixed before my Vegas trip, the day after a place in Encinitas gave me horrible nails, I came here and Sophie fixed them perfectly and saved my girls trip! THANK YOU SOPHIE!!!!. They are so kind and friendly, if you are looking for a nail salon with amazing customer service and amazing prices, you need to come here!! And look how cute she did my nails for Valentine's Day!!! read more

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Stephanie W.

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Super sweet ladies work here and they're honest about what they can and can't do. I was thankful they were honest saying they'll do.m a rendition of that I wanted so I wasn't disappointed and actually loved them more than the picture! She listened to my wants and checked in to see if I liked the shape and feel to them, which I appreciated. Thank you, Kathy! Will be back! read more

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Annette B.

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They don't seem to care. The funny thing was I was the only one in there and there were 3 techs there. However they still rushed and butchered my nails . They were all like this. Now it hurts to have my shoes on and was supposed to go hiking. Guess I have to cancel that . read more

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Elizabeth O.

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My step Daughter and I had our nails done prior to my wedding. We brought some Pinterest pics for examples. The ladies did a great job and our nails looked fantastic! My step daughter got a full set of acrylics with 10 nail designs ans I got a gel mani with sparkle design. We also got pedicures. It been 6 days and our nails still look perfect. The only reason I gave 4/5 is because the lady I made the appointment with a month prior did not come in to work that day and because they were short staffed we couldn't get our eyebrows done. Otherwise it was perfect! This will be our go to nail salon. read more

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Khanh N.

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I just left the salon and I am so pleased with my nails. Ruby did a beautiful job give me the purple and pink Ombré. I love it!!!! Thank you and I will keep coming back. read more

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Lori Ann L.

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Fantastic manicure and pedicure! The staff is very friendly and professional! I would recommend this nail salon highly. read more

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Sara B.

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Amazing salon with such a sweet staff! Sophia did my gel and was very patient and paid close attention to detail when doing my nails. I also love that they did a soak off of my acrylic nails instead of chipping them off like other salons. I will definitely come back for my next set and ask that Sophia does them. She's amazing!! read more

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I wont be going back after being a loyal customer 4 years. Being polite to customers and attitude is paramount in this service oriented business. read more

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Ky M.

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first off who enjoys being yelled at? not I! several times I was "offered" full set, polish and Gel, GEL, GEL. !! I kindly refused and explained more than 5 times that the only service I was seeking and needed was : SIMPLE CUTICLE TRIM FOR MY TOES AND HANDS. no polish, no bubbles, nothing else but the cuticle trim. which I received. well done might at add. Then they ( collectively more than 2) demanded payment of 48$ in cash!!!!!!! what the ish are they thinking? when I asked why so substantial, they said because of spa ped n manicure package. nonetheless, they weren't listening. They refuse to see any fault and not being transparent with their prices. Do not go there unless you like being stiffed. read more

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Simone P.

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Both Sophia and Ruby are amazing! Love these ombré glitter nails Ruby did for me so affordable for pedicure and nail! read more

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Hayley F.

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I visited for a quick manicure on 7/13 around 2pm. They took my temperature and had me fill out a COVID acknowledgement form. Sat down and nail tec didn't wear gloves (a bit off-putting considering the current pandemic) and I noticed immediately how filthy the salon was. Dead cockroach on the ground in plain sight and floors were very dirty. Sorry but very concerning and gross for a salon to be kept in these conditions. read more

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Mercedes T.

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I have been getting my nails and toes done here for quite awhile now and each time I am so happy with how they look after. Sophia has done my acrylic nails the last few times I've gone in and always does an amazing job. read more

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I have been going to this salon for years and every time I'm impressed. I bring in a google image and they are PERFECT!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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M T.

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"Kay" was not okay, she broke the skin on my ankle, and what's the point of getting fresh pedicure if you can't step into the ocean or pool on one of the hottest days? I did like cool blue walls of the salon part, and got this feeling that back is as big as the front, but it might have been just that the experience did not match my expectations of a nail salon. read more

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The lady who did my nails did a good job. But, She seemed miserable though. I will not be back. Somewhere out there is a manicure place that will happily take mah money... read more

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Jane L.

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The staff was less than welcoming..They were clearly working hard and quickly. I got a good pedicure, but when I accidentally smudged a nail putting on my sandals, the nail tech was clearly annoyed. Not a 'Spa" experience....move the customers in.. move them out atmosphere. read more

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Adriana P.

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life nowadays is different and unpredictable, im super happy i found Bernardo nails!:) I totally recommend you to get your nails done here . Ruby and Sophia are wonderful!!!!! it is a ROYAL TREATMENT ended read more

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Graciela J.

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This nail salon has the most talented nail technician, I can't recommend it enough! Not only is she really creative but she has the best customer service. Sofia has been doing my nails and I am very happy with her work! She is polite, recommends beautiful designs and I fully trust her with any recommendations. read more

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Lael B.

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Went to this nail salon for the first time today and had an awesome experience!! I didn't have an appointment, but Ruby took care of me immediately. Throughout the entirety of my visit, she emphasized how important it was that the nails were perfectly done to my liking and accepted my requests without hesitation. Super reasonably priced too! I highly recommend stopping by and giving them a go! Thank you Ruby read more

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Walked in and had a fabulous experience! Kimberly helped me choose the nail color and suggested the snowman and snowflake design for Christmas . She did both of these by hand. She is amazingly talented to do this by hand. She even added the crystal for that extra touch. She was so skilled, helpful and kind. We will definitely be back! The price was very reasonable too and no appointment needed. I had the deluxe manicure. It came with lots of wonderful things. The snowflake and snowman was an extra $7.00 but over all was under $25 for the full treatment . We can't wait to come back!! read more

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Hala A.

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It was my first time there . Not satisfied with the pedicure and manicure&nail gel . She works fast without focus .. I can do better

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Julia J.

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This is a tiny little nail spa tucked away in a shopping plaza right next to Starbucks and CVS. Hello, good location!!! I have never seen it slammed, but I've also never come here on the weekends, so what the heck do I know? Bernardo Nails has a good color selection of quality polishes. They also do gel coat nails. I like that I never feel rushed to leave my chair. The prices are fair and the service is great! TOP SECRET INFO: Kim and Lee are my fave nail techs...I'm doing you a favor here...I really should keep those girls a secret... But, I'm a yelp-er. I guess I just can't keep my big mouth shut! FYI: There is no central air conditioning. :( read more

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McKenzy S.

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I had an idea for what I wanted to do as my holiday nails. Almond shaped, Matte tan and red acrylics with a few striped nails. Ruby took the time to make sure my nails were exactly how I imagined them. Thank you Ruby! read more

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Natalya S.

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Read other Yelp reviews before considering going to this Nail salon. It is 2 stars for a reason. I've went there recently for a regular pedicure and will never go back. The job was done very sloppy. The excess nail polish was left all around the skin. The lady who did it barely touched each toe and only cut cuticles on my big ones. The entire time i was in the chair during my pedicure, she was trying to upsell me other services to "improve" my pedicure experience, like a foot scrub, some gel mask for your feet and so on. The flowers on my big toes were uneven in size and just simply didn't look pretty. Overall lousy job with little attention. Will not go back and don't recommend this salon. read more

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Mary S.

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Met with Sophia today for these amazing nails. Truly love this salon, just moved into the area and can say this will be my new nail place! Happy every time I leave. Thanks Sophia! See you soon read more

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Liz L.

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Sophia did such a great job on my nails. I was going to choose a simple color as usual and she recommended a different type of design. I thought sure why not and I turned out to really like it and can't wait for my new design next time thank you Sophia! read more

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I enjoy my pedicures with Tom. He always does a perfect job plus gives a great foot massage. My go to salon for pedicures every month. I've tried a few other salons in the area and had bad experiences It's a relaxing environment and all the staff is friendly and personable. Try this salon you won't be disappointed. I've tried a few other salons in the area and had bad experiences. Happy I found Bernardo Nail. read more

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For the past 2 mos I've been hopping to 4 nails spa around rancho Bernardo área looking for a home for my nails. So far this one is ok price wise however, I wld have given 4 stars but, I had my first gel nail done (which I always do dip powder) but the lady didn't get what I said. I just let her do what she started co she looked a bit in rush & to try gel instead. Got in on Tuesday morning, Wednesday night one nail chipped off. I wasted my 50$. So I went back on Thursday morning, thinking maybe bcoz it's gel that's why it came off fast & give them another try and see their service with a different tech, I ended up with acrylic nails, my first time. I love it. But still 3 stars coz the tech who did my acrylic nails was kinda impatient however the lady tech did my pedicure was super nice. read more

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After a couple months, I decided to come back and had a less than satisfactory experience. I came in to the nail salon at 1:25 & asked for a gel acrylic fill & a basic pedicure. When I say that the pedicure was fast, I mean fast. The whole thing lasted less than 15 minutes. I asked her to put a couple rhinestones on, and later, i realized that she didnt even use the same amount of rhinestones on each foot....? Then Ivy did my nails. It was really pretty & turned out well, until the next day when I went to wash my hands and literally all of the rhinestones came off my nail. Won't be returning.. read more

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Excellent pedicure with Sophia. I would highly recommend her!! The massage was the best I have had in a very long time. I am glad they are back open. read more

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16769 Bernardo Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Rancho Bernardo
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(858) 673-1866
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Hours

What time does Bernardo Nails open?

Bernardo Nails opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Bernardo Nails opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Bernardo Nails close?

Bernardo Nails closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Bernardo Nails closes at 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Bernardo Nails take credit cards?

Yes, Bernardo Nails takes credit cards.

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Is Bernardo Nails by appointment only?

No, Bernardo Nails is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bernardo Nails have bike parking?

Yes, Bernardo Nails has bike parking.

Does Bernardo Nails have parking?

Yes, Bernardo Nails has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Bernardo Nails have free WiFi?

Yes, Bernardo Nails has free WiFi.

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Bernardo Nail & Spa specializes in offering the best nail and spa treatments in San Diego. Our employees are exceptionally well-trained in cosmetology and are driven to give you the most excellent care possible. We welcome all men, women, and children to visit and receive premium treatments by Bernardo Nail & Spa!

Meet the Manager: Linda T.

We have trouble with the business phone. If you would like to make appointment.Please call or text this phone number. (858)245-4059 Thank you.

Review Highlights - Bernardo Nails

“Lee gave me a wonderful pedicure- actually one of the best I've received in Rancho Bernardo.”

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Hanny Nails & Spa

4.2(75 reviews)

2.2 mi

I came in for an overlay on natural nails, and a pedicure. Pedicure was great, but they kept trying…read moreto add on more expensive services. The overlay came out awful. Chunky, and he gouged my cuticles and skin multiple times. I ended up with nails so short they're sore. bless his heart, he did try to fix it, but it looks awful and hurts. I don't think I'll go back for nail services again.

First time going here and it was such an amazing experience. I have been looking for a nail place…read morewhere they get the nail shape that I want right and this is the place. Ivy was the one that did my full set and I absolutely love how they came out shape and color. Definitely going back. Thank you for such a great experience!

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Nail Studio Del Sur

4.1(122 reviews)

2.9 mi

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Walked in for a manicure and was seen within 10 minutes. The salon was not crowded during the late…read moreafternoon (approx. 6 guests) on a Monday. It was clean and was not over-powering with nail chemical smells like many other salons. The check in and check out process was digital and easy. The nail tech was very nice and personable and I am happy with how my nails turned out. Will definitely come back.

I absolutely will not be going to this nail salon again. I came in for a gel removal and classic…read moregel pedicure. Gwen started filing off my gel polish and it was hurting on a few of my nails, which doesn't normally happen. I looked down and notice the top of my nail was red but figured that was temporary. She then wiped them with alcohol and that was when my nail started burning badly. I told her it was burning and stinging and she just said "oh it hurts?", to which I responded yes, and she said "your nail is thin" and the just laughed it off. At that point I felt it was unsafe to put anything on my raw skin that was now exposed from my nail being filed down too thin, and she asked if I wanted normal polish instead. Being a professional, I would think she would advise no nail polish on the nail since it was open to my skin. I told her I did not want anything on them. She then pulled out a "strengthener" and insisted on putting that on. That also burned and I told her so, but she continued putting on clear polish anyways. She never once apologized or acted concerned over my skin being exposed through the nail. They still charged me $41 for the removal and pedicure, even though I asked to be done after the polish was filed off. I am now concerned this will end up infected because of the poor technique of filing too hard. I am extremely disappointed as prior to this, I had a very positive experience with another nail tech at this location. Unfortunately this ruined my experience and was a waste of my time and money.

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OPI's Let's Be Friends polish on regular nails

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Nail 2000+ and Spa

3.6(359 reviews)

2.3 mi

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Julie is truly the best nail tech I've ever had! She's so detail-oriented and makes sure every set…read moreis absolutely perfect. She listens to exactly what I want and somehow makes it even better than I imagined. My nails always last and look flawless. I'll never go to anyone else!

I cannot recommend this salon enough! I have been coming here for years, and Kathy and Wendy are…read moreabsolutely fabulous. Kathy does my manicures and is truly the best nail artist I've encountered in over 20 years of getting my nails done. She is incredibly talented with nail art and always gives the best advice on colors and style ideas when I'm feeling stuck. She's amazing! Wendy handles my pedicures, and she is also amazing. She is so careful and meticulous with her work, and the foot and leg massage she provides is lovely and long! They are definitely worth the wait, so be sure to call in advance and book with them specifically. They are in high demand. You won't regret it!

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Beautiful ombré design and flowers!!

Cherry Blossom Nails & Foot Reflexology

4.3(380 reviews)

0.5 mi•Rancho Bernardo

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This is a one person masseuse parlor. There's no other person doing massages. Its an elderly man…read moreso don't judge. Lol I was kinda skeptical of he can give me the hard massages that I love, but hes got pretty good strength in his fingers. Some areas I didn't like bc I didn't need massage there, but for the most part he kept at my neck amd shoulder area where I really needed it. He worked on it for a good almost hour. That was fantastic! The foot massage he spent about 20m on was pretty decent as well. The 90 minutes I had went by fairly quickly. The hot stones were nice too bc they werent scorching hot. The oil he used wasnt overwhelming either. It felt more like lotion. I got a groupon deal for i believe almost 50$. I think that's a steal. The room is fairly small but its clean and he had plenty of towels. I definitely would come again.

Excellent massage technique. I walked in completely knotted up from moving heavy boxes for a day. I…read moreleft back to normal and very relaxed. If I'd known the quality I would have booked a 90 min massage!

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Nail Spot

4.8(163 reviews)

1.1 mi•Rancho Bernardo

Got a regular (non-gel) polish change on Saturday, which was my first time coming here. I have…read morenever received such a PERFECT polish job... ever!! My nails look like they belong in an advertisement photo! And 4 days later, they still look as flawless as if I have gel. I live a little far (Carlsbad) but this place is definitely worth the drive and I'll be coming back for sure!

Service was very slow with no urgency or care. The salon itself is very run down and unkept…read more USUALLY that doesn't matter but if it reflects the service then idk what to say. I came in at 10 for a gel pedi and left 1 hour later with no gel just color because it took so long! It's not nice being walked away from mid service to help someone else and sit down and leave me in the dark. It's been a REALLY long time since I had a bad salon service.

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Le Soleil Nails & Spa

4.2(96 reviews)

2.4 mi

This is my second time here at Le Soleil, and scheduled a gel mani and pedicure with Michelle and…read moreRose! Highly recommend because they're top quality with customer service, attentiveness, and product. The place itself is clean and professional. I recommend getting the Collagen Pedicure, because they use orange peels and organic scrubs. Michelle recommended the strawberry design to match my baby shower theme this Friday, and I absolutely love it! Can't wait to come back next month for my other baby shower theme :)

Little and I snuck away for the most magical pedicure with Tin this morning, the new peppermint…read morepedicure will put you in the holiday spirit right away the way @lesoleilsd keeps up with trends, elevating your experience year round and making you feel special is the reason it's my favorite place in San Diego! Thank you for always providing a safe, clean and loving environment

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Herbal pedicure

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Golden Touche Nails and Spa

4.4(47 reviews)

1.3 mi

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I went here and got the royal pedicure, first time I visited, and it had been a while since I had…read moregotten a pedicure. I walked in and after a 5 minute wait, I was on my way back for a foot soak and pedi. They had a surprising amount of chairs, and I think they were new, because the rollers were very firm pressure - make sure you adjust to your liking before you go for it, just sayin.... The ambiance was clean and bright - about what you'd expect. I'll go back here again for a pedicure.

Hanna is a perfectionist, my nails always look so good. Don't hesitate to get yours done too.read more

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Gel manicure, only FOUR DAYS after treatment at Golden Touche

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Mimosa Nails

4.3(72 reviews)

2.4 mi

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Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

One of the best gel pedicures ive ever had!! The nail tech was so sweet, and gentle. 10/10…read morerecommend :)

I love Mimosa nails. They are the friendliest and more attentive nail salon. They build you up, not…read morebreak you down. All while just being genuinely happy. The care I am always shown reflects in my results, as my pedicures always last a long time without chipping! I love my girl Katie, as well as the guy that works there!

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Chroma Nails Lounge & Spa

4.1(752 reviews)

2.7 mi

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I think they were tired towards the end of the day. The full set took a lot longer than I thought…read moreand maybe it was because I was getting a pedicure as well so the angle of my arms weren't ideal? Idk. Kevin was friendly and nice. Mindful enough to ask if I spoke Vietnamese esp. when another coworker asked why my son did his nails and he thought maybe I heard lol. There's always one in each shop... My nails turned out great but the details underneath the nails get to me since it wasn't cleaned. I would've asked but the worker seemed definitely tired so I just didn't bother. Massage chairs were great though and I would still come back.

I usually have a different nail salon I frequent, but when they are too busy for me, I cheat on…read morethem occasionally. I tried Chroma once before & it was fine, but my second time here was great. I saw Rose (who I recommend for great pedi massages). She worked quickly but really focused on my massage for me. I asked her do my heels & this woman delivered medium strength the whole massage. I will absolutely ask for Rose again when I come back. This salon has been very busy both times I came, so just prepare a bit for a wait, even if you call in advance or have an appointment. To me, I do not mind waiting a little bit if they are busy, as I get my pedi only when I know I do not have a tight schedule to follow. I would recommend this salon, and I would especially recommend Rose. Bring cash for tips (which I usually fail at doing) or pay tips via Venmo.

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