I truly believe in second chances, and I'm SO glad I gave Lulu Nails one! I first visited a few years ago when they opened and wasn't happy with my acrylics. Years later, after my longtime manicurists moved away, I decided to give Lulu another try--and WOW, what a difference! Lulu personally welcomed me, made sure I was taken care of, and suggested Gel-X. My nails are BEAUTIFUL and I've already received so many compliments! My pedicure was wonderful too. What really stood out was Lulu checking in before I paid to make sure I was completely happy. You can tell she takes pride in her salon and her team. If you had a less-than-great experience in the past, give Lulu Nails a second chance--you might be as pleasantly surprised as I was! read more

this is the best salon i've been to in san diego! i've been coming here for years but most recently got a pedicure today by layna. i had gel polish on my toes previously and the removal process was done so gently and i was able to just listen to my audiobook and use the massage chair while getting my pedicure. layna made sure to check throughout the pedicure that the water temperature was good, that i was happy with the color match, if i wanted another coat, etc etc, which i really appreciate! she matched my inspo pic exactly, there are so many colors to choose from that there's never a problem finding what you need. the pedicure ended with a callous removal scrub and a 5 minute leg massage which is always the best part of my day when i come here. read more

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I've been coming to Lulu Nails for years and have always been happy with the results. I prefer a more natural look, and even with acrylic fills, my nails look natural and not too thick. The owner really cares about quality and always checks the nails at checkout to make sure her technicians have done a good job. It's clear she takes pride in maintaining high standards. The salon is also clean, welcoming, and pleasant to spend time in. I highly recommend Lulu Nails if you're looking for beautiful, natural-looking nails and consistent, quality service! read more

Cute spot with lots of options for mani and pedis. Definitely a great price compared to some other locations around the area. I enjoyed the nice leg massage and thought my tech did a great job with the color. Super busy even on a weekday, so definitely recommend calling ahead of time or making an appointment. read more

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This was my first time at this salon, and unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed with my experience. I had my regular hard gel fill done, and when it was finished, the nails were very bumpy and had visible bubbles throughout the polish. Even the employee checking me out acknowledged that the result was unacceptable and asked me to come back the following day to have them fixed. She initially wanted the same nail tech to redo them, which I was not comfortable with after the first experience. Thankfully, another nail tech was able to fix them instead. I explained to the second nail tech that I was unhappy with the bumpy texture, that one nail was noticeably shorter than the others, and that another was crooked. Unfortunately, even after explaining these concerns, I still left with one shorter nail, one that was only slightly less crooked, and a noticeable bumpy texture. It was definitely better than the first set, but still not what I would expect. At that point, I probably wouldn't have left a review, but shortly afterward, three of my natural nails completely cracked through underneath my fingertips, causing significant pain and bleeding. This was extremely frustrating because these are my natural nails, and I have maintained them at this length for years without ever having an issue like this. I ultimately had to go to another salon, where they were wonderful, and have Gel-X extensions put on all three damaged nails. Overall, I was very disappointed with the quality of the service and especially with how my natural nails were left. I would not recommend this salon to anyone who is particularly concerned about maintaining the health and integrity of their natural nails. read more

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The nail service and artistry here are second to none! The owner, Lulu, sets a wonderful, warm, friendly environment and she has a great can-do attitude! I drive down from North County I love this place so much--the level of meticulousness, focus and care displayed in my pedicure was impressive! read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LULU NAILS!!! Lucy is the best They do an incredible job and really take care of my nails. read more

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Been coming to Lulu since 2021! My Mom and I have been bopping around to various places in Carmel valley the last 20 years so to find one that we love this much and stick to is a breath of fresh air! Lulu herself is absolutely amazing and welcomes you with a big hug every time. Everyone is always so friendly and detail oriented. Nora did this set today and she did amazing!! So sweet and friendly too. We did builder gel shade 2 "stone" with DND "Candy Kisses" on top. Thanks as always Lulu & Nora! read more

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I've been coming to this salon for 2 years now and every service, nail design request, pedicure is 5 stars !! Lulu the owner, checks my nails before I even pay or leave the salon making sure what I requested is up to par. I love that they are always bringing new gel polish colors! read more

Lulu Nails - Gel-X, Mint color, with design - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service here! I got a gel mani and pedi and they were fast, efficient and most importantly very clean. I'll be back!

I've been coming to Lulu Nails and I always have the best experience! Everyone is so sweet, kind, and welcoming, and the service is always amazing. The manager is seriously the sweetest and always makes sure you're happy and taken care of. Lucy is AMAZING at nails--she's so talented, takes her time, and always makes my nails look exactly how I want them. I always leave loving my nails and having such a good experience. Definitely recommend Lulu Nails!! love, Eden read more

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Lulu always greets me at the door, she is so sweet and all the ladies are kind, I came in to get my hard gel nails done & I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of colors and designs they have available, I have been coming here on & off for years now but there are always good vibes here and I will continue to come! read more

I've been going here for the past year+ or so. Started getting my nails done after a long hiatus. The staff here is friendly and accommodating. Super convenient location for me. I usually get my nails done by Ivy, but others have also done great job when I come in and she's off or not available. I get Gel-X nails which was a new product for me, and a nice compromise between gel polish and hard gel/acrylic read more

Lulu Nails is my favorite salon! Tons of colors to choose from. It's always very clean. Every nail technician is excellent. I highly recommend Lulu Nails for your pampered nails!! read more

Lulus is the best - been coming for years now. Lulu always answers the phone, is helpful and is able to schedule me. Cindy is incredible for gel! Takes a bit of time but worth it for the perfect shape! read more

Lulu Nails is one of my favorite salons in the Carmel Valley area. I usually get a regular manicure and pedicure. The price is $25 for a manicure. Overall I think they do a good job but sometimes it can vary depending on the technician with how to thorough the cuticle cutting is. The owner is very friendly always running the front desk. read more

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Lulu Nails is a salon located in Del Mar, on the ground floor level, doors away from HeyTea and Miniso, with plenty of free parking steps away. This shop offers various services including nails. I was in the area last week and wanted a spa gel mani and pedi. I was immediately greeted by the manager it the front. I told her what I wanted and she was able to accommodate Me and offered to seat Me towards the back of the salon, but as I walked inside, it felt stuffy and hotter, so I turned around about to walk out. Then so was offered the front spa seat and two staffers worked on my natural nail french tip gel mani and pedi. It was my first visit here so I could close my eyes and relax as I had to monitor how things were being done. I am particular about cleanliness, and so glad each tech wore gloves and a face mask. I instructed them to be extra gentle and don't want too much filling on my fragile nail bed. For almost three months I had to wait to grow my nails after accidentally slamming the glass sliding doors on my fingers. It hurt like Hell, and no blood, just bruising and days later my nails fall off, obviously I injured my fingers and nails internally. Fast forward, after three months of tender loving care and lots of vitamins, my nails have grown back to almost normal. I explained all this to the two nail techs, they listened intently and now understood why I was so sensitive to any filing or grinding. After my mani pedi spa session, I was uncomfortable and my back aches. The mani mail tech had me twisted to do my nails, she should have done one hand and then she should have moved to the other side and do the other hand and not have Me lean, hence my backached :( All throughout my session, both techs chatted in their native language of Vietnamese and although they were whispering I can still hear it and it was annoying and unprofessional, they should know that it's rude, yet they All do :( I think that if I summoned the manager, they might have received a verbal lashing in their vernacular, so I kept my cool and let they finish the service. After my monitoring their work from start to finish, my french tip gel mani turned out decent, fingers crossed and hope it lasts 3 weeks... my pedi was just okay, I always prefer more cuticles removed and perfect shaping around the arches and edges, the results were not perfect, I had to perfect it at home later. I left this salon with imperfect french gel mani pedi and a backache, not a spa quality experience. I'm still in the quest for that Nirvana spa experience here in the SD area, sadly this place is not that but has potential with improvements on the matters I mentioned. read more

LULU nails is the BEST! Very clean, new massage chairs and the best colors. I can show any of the stylist a photo and they can recreate any style! The massages are so good! Sometimes I'll even ask for extra 5-10 minutes. Make an appointment it's easy on line because they are so good and fill up fast for walk ins. read more

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I absolutely love this comfortable and professional nail salon. All the staff is truly wonderful. They are happy and welcoming. It is spotless clean and well organized. I can always count on great service and a gorgeous pedicure and manicure. I refer my clients here and they are always relaxed during their service and happy with their nails. The environment is perfec! Enjoy! read more

Be cautious if you come here. - I had been a customer for about a year and received around five services. I originally liked this salon for its massage chairs and friendly owner. Unfortunately, my last two visits have left me very disappointed. June 2025: I got a pedicure here and the pedicurist used tools very aggressively -- I even said "ouch" a few times. The polish looked nice, but within hours my right big toe became red, swollen, and tender to the touch. Walking and wearing shoes was painful for two weeks. My symptoms were consistent with paronychia -- a nail fold infection that can happen when the skin is cut or damaged. When I called the salon, they said it "happens sometimes" and suggested soaking in salt water. August 8, 2025: I returned, assuming the first time was a fluke. I even asked the same pedicurist to be extra gentle. Unfortunately, by nightfall, my left toe was red, sore, and difficult to walk on. Looking closely, I could see where the skin had been cut along the edge of the nail. I went back two days later as it got worse to speak with the owner privately, away from other guests, and explained what happened. She suggested it was due to an ingrown toenail (something I've never had) and said she experiences redness, too. I asked for a refund. She hesitantly but ultimately agreed -- but insisted they remove my nail polish first as part of their refund policy. She ushered the nail technician that helped me previously - and she came with acetone and a cotton ball in hand. I was shocked. Given my toe was in pain and possibly infected, I didn't want anyone touching it. The owner ultimately processed the refund without removing the polish, but the interaction left me feeling blamed rather than cared for. The issue for me wasn't just the injury -- it was the way it was handled. A simple apology, some acknowledgment that the tools may have been used too harshly, or a gesture to make things right would have gone a long way. Instead, I left feeling dismissed and unsupported as a loyal customer. read more

I started going to Lulu since November of last year 2005. I started seeing the nail technician Holly . I am very particular about my French manicure . It took her sometime until she designed them my way and also I tried to have patience and give her chance and believe in her that she can do it and I am finally very pleased and I wanted to share my experience with her . I will only see Holly , I am very loyal when I am satisfied with my services . read more

Lulu, the owner, is absolutely incredible, and everyone who has ever done my nails here does an amazing job. I am SUPER picky and notice every tiny detail when it comes to my nails, and this is the only salon where I never find myself wanting to file, fix, or adjust something when I get home. Cindy's attention to detail and consistency are unmatched. 10/10 recommend read more

LULU's was an outstanding experience. Annie helped me enter the world of civility with her expert skills for this fill. I was so pleased with the kind, gentle effort to give me exactly what I asked for! Lulu the owner is so wonderful- she oversaw and offered suggestions, ensuring a perfect fill and manicure! read more

Lulu Nails - Annie helped me enter the world of civility with her expert skills for this fill. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

This nail salon is the best I've been to - they are so nice, accommodating, and the end result is absolutely outstanding. I highly recommend if you are looking for a consistent salon. read more

Love love love this place! You will definitely spend a little more here but you will never leave unhappy. The owner cares about the work being done there and will fix it if you're unhappy. I definitely tested the skills of my nail lady and she did not disappoint, even saw her asking for help to get it right! read more

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This is the best salon I've been to in San Diego! Any nail tech that you end up with is amazing. I always go in for acrylic and always leave so amazed!! read more

I had such a great experience here! Everyone was so nice and welcoming, and my nails came out amazing. They took their time and paid attention to all the little details. I'm definitely coming back! read more

I can't say enough good things about LuLu Nails! From the moment you walk in, they make you feel welcomed and cared for. The entire team goes above and beyond to provide professional, detailed, and friendly service every single time. They truly take pride in their work, pay attention to every detail, and make sure you leave happy. The salon is clean, relaxing, and the customer service is exceptional. Highly recommend LuLu Nails if you're looking for quality work and people who genuinely care about their clients! read more

No matter who you get as a nail technician, they are all very, very good and the owner Luanne remembers everyone and make sure your nails are perfect! read more

I've tried probably 10 different salons since my last nail girl moved away. And this is the one for me. 1. Very organized space, u can see they have a process set to ensure quality and consistency. 2. All the technicians care about their work dearly. They triple check details before send you away -- never at any other place before. I have tried three different technicians so far, all are good at their job. 3. Easy to schedule. Pretty much can find a spot the same day -- worst case the next day. 4. Wide variety-- from simple design to complex sets So far 10/10 experience. Highly recommend read more

Amazing service, amazing work, comfortable seats, very nice staff and very clean. Better to call before since it's always packed read more

I haven't had a mani or pedi in years and while on vacation I saw this place and thought I would try it. It is very busy, so I thought might be a sign that it's a very good place! I had a very mixed experience here. An older gentleman named John did my pedi. He talked to me a little, but not very much. He was more straight to the point to figure out what I wanted, and I appreciated that he was focused on doing a good job. I chose a basic package with callus removal and then decided to do gel so it was $62 + tip for his service. My feet felt pampered when he was done and I felt like he did a good job. I would be willing to come back for this. My mani is what leaves me hesitant to come back. After John was done, a lady came to do my mani (I'm going to keep her name anonymous as to not call her out). I chose the basic package and the dip style. I was informed that this would be $50 because my nails are short. I didn't choose anything fancy, it was simple and one color) In the beginning I didn't even fully know what I could choose from because the original color I chose was not available in the dip, so the lady took some time to help me find the right color. There was no soaking my nail bed or cuticles. My cuticles for my hands did not get any care or trim before starting. She went straight into filing my nails and then painting coats for the dip. I enjoyed watching her do magic on my nails especially since I have not had a mani in 8 years! But while being so distracted watching and talking with her, I did not realize that without my cuticles care it would probably not look so cute while my nails begin to grow out later on. I also felt like she skipped my basic care for the mani package. I did not get my hands soaked or a mini massage. Anyways... the end result looked good but I am not sure how it will look while my nails get longer. There was also some polish stuck to my pinky that I could not get off. Pic attached. My cuticles were flooded with polish. In addition, she didn't clean under my nails and it also got flooded with polish so I had to spend about 15 minutes cleaning under my nails when I got home. I think, if I ever come back I might skip the mani packages. She was sweet and I enjoyed talking to her but spending $50 + tip I expect a little more attention to detail. The total I spent was $112 for the services and I tipped $25 so the total amount spend was $137. I tip generously cause regardless it is time they spent to care for me, however I wished I'd be happy with it for longer. read more

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My daughter started coming to Lulu nails because it's closer to home. so naturally i also started coming here. i've been once so far and do plan to return. it's smaller than the last place we went to. prices are comparable. service was excellent. i felt relaxed and comfortable here. my feet looked great after my super duper pedicure. looking foward to a return visit read more

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This salon is very hit or miss. I have been to several nail techs that do a great job! Judy is exceptional!! However, I got a gel set yesterday and am extremely disappointed. On SEVERAL occasions, I have made an appointment with the nail techs that I KNOW will do a good job but when I arrive to my SCHEDULED appointment, the owner says the tech I scheduled with is off that day. The owner insists that all techs will do a great job. I leave disappointed almost every time. I paid $80 for a chrome gel set & I am so frustrated with the result. The chrome is uneven, the gel is uneven, and the top coat is already chipping. I've been going here for about a year and after this last appointment, I will be finding a new salon. read more

I've been coming to Lulu nails for over 4 years and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. Luann has the highest standards and personally inspects each clients nails before they leave. There isn't a technician I wouldn't see...they are all equally amazing and can competently do all of the different styles and techniques. The overall vibe is happy and cheerful and keeps me coming back. read more

great experience very good service. she was incredibly nice and she was able to match the exact design that I was looking pictures extremely experienced what they do. read more

LULU Nails I feel is the most quality, professional and clean spot to get your nails done. I've been coming here regularly for over 6 months now, and I've been very happy! Consistency is Key! And LULU Nails does that! I see Cindy and she is very talented and smart and my nails are healthier and more beautiful than ever! I really like that if you make an appointment, they honor your time and they don't make you wait. Time is valuable and I can't tell you how much time I've wasted at other nail shops waiting around. LULU is a great business woman and this nail shop really stands out and if you're looking for a new place to call your nail care home I highly recommend LULU nails ! I get the dip nail system and gel pedicures, but they do it all and with the most state of the art techniques and products at fair prices. Everyone has great kind, upbeat vibes here too. Thanks LULU Nails. .I was referred here and it's worth the drive. read more

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I have been going to this salon since they opened 5 years ago. The staff is friendly and professional and the salon has the latest in polish choices and styles. Recently had the cat eye gel. Beautif read more

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Excellent service, great choices. I would recommend reading material or better tv. I can only watch so much foreign cooking demos. Also, prices are steep but not unusual for Carmel Valley. read more

I've given this place a few tries and just not ok with the quality of their work. I tried explaining to the nail tech that her work was flawed but she instead argued that she's worked up to 10 in 1 day and her experience is top notch. Ok, so I am 1 week into my nails and the quality is not up to my standards at all. read more

Lulu Nails - Nails look terrible for 1 week old. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California