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    Nails By Holly

    3.7 (71 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Nail fill-in

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    Missing spots and all over her hand. Two year old. They didn't even do what she wanted!

    My daughter came in to get white gel nails with glitter polish on top. The lady told her no and did glitter only not looks like a two year old did it! It's over the skin and some of the nail not even painted! So disappointed. I called and went off. They need to listen to the customer! Update: I called and yelled (mommy mode) anyways came back got it fixed the lady that answered phone apologized and offered to redo it. She didn't do what she wanted in the end but it's getting done now. Hopefully without missing spots along the sides or all over her fingers

    I'm so happy with the results. I found my new fav nail spot!
    Amber S.

    Love them so much! Friendly staff, relaxing place and lots to choose from. Price is also good

    Christina made my cuticles look awful.
    Georgia T.

    Walked in, requested full set with acrylic. She told me to pick a colour 3 times when I had to repeat myself multiple times. I asked for pink and white with glitter in the white powder. Christina had no idea what I was talking about and handed me nail polish that looked like a disco ball. I asked for my nails to be almond shaped, short and with a thin white tip. She did not give me a thin white nail tip. One of my thumbs is wavy from the acrylic she put on me. Very unwelcoming as well. Everytime I tried to make conversation with me she kept looking at me like I was annoying her. I remained quiet even til the end. Everyone else was welcomed very warmly. Don't know if it's because I have a lot of tattoos or not. But I will NEVER go here anymore.

    Poor quality "French tip"
    Olivia O.

    This place was recommended to me by a coworker and I am more than unhappy, I am LIVID. I wanted a simple French tip and not only are all the lines f**ked up and uneven, but she didn't get close enough to my cuticles with the base color and it looks like my nails have already grown out for a week!! Worst experience I've had by far when it comes to nail salons. F this place. I regret tipping them.

    Dry cuticles.
    Tyana P.

    Pedicure was alright, she took her time painting my toes, but when she had to do some re-filing and fixing a broken nail I could tell she was getting a little tired. When she painted my nails, they did not come out well. The top coat she used created a lot of ridging. Plus the brish on that polish was MAJORLY SHAGGY. Planned on coming back for a gel mani, but after the paint job on my nails with polish, I don't know if I trust them doing my gel. I like my gel to be perfect! Since it's permanent for about 2 in a half weeks. I get it. Polish can't be perfect! But actually it can, when I take my time and clean up the edges. If someone was paying me to do their nails, I would really take my time making the polish as close to perfect as I can get. I've had good experiences where a nail tech will take her time.

    Awesome job by Chau
    Paulina E.

    Another marvelous job by my one and only tech Chau!!! Love her work, always wait to make sure she does my nails. Always happy with her work thanx hon.

    I hate these   I called b4 I came in cuz I drove frm far away they told me $20 then I get to the salon & they want  34 big mistake
    Super M.

    I highly recommend not to go there I called and they quoted me 22 at got to the place and they said 34 I kept telling the lady that my nails were crooked she said she would fix him at the end she never fix them it took them an hour and a half and I still don't like my nails then she kept trying to tell me to switch colors I really discussed made a mistake by coming to this place I should have stuck with my original please don't chance it it's not worth it

    Nancy's nail design.
    Hollister H.

    I've been going to this nail salon for 11 years. I'm not sure why it took me so long to write a review. I'm am very particular with my nails. My go to for a pedicure is Nancy. She is awesome. I love how she cleans and designs my nails. She gives me these foot massage that put me to sleep along with that massage chair. Chau does my manicure. She always knows what I want and how I want my nails. I've gone through my design phases with her since my mid 20s. I've tried other nail salons between the 11 years because I've moved farther away from this nail salon but no one does my nails like how I like them (Chau & Nancy). No matter how much farther away I live I've always returned to Nails by Holly.

    Almond acrylics

    Really enjoyed my experience here, it was clean, Covid friendly and my nails came out amazing. Everyone was very friendly and Holly did everything to make sure I loved my nails. I highly suggest checking this place out for your next mani and/or pedi

    First time coming here and I'm very satisfied. Love it alot thanks to Holly!

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    The ladies there are professional and conscientious. I've been going to Nails by Holly for many years now.

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    I love coming here every 2-3 weeks! I usually get acrylic nails and they last a good while!

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    The lady who did my toes cut my toes uneven and she cracked my toes and made my big toe swell. I will not be returning to this shop.

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    I've been going to Nails by Holly for over 10 years. The ladies are always kind & do a good job!

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    The woman giving me a pedicure cut the skin on my toes. It's still burning and painful 2 hours later. Beware!

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    Had an amazing experience with Chau I recently moved to the area and was looking for a new nail place and I found it indeed.

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    Studiomani Nails and Spa

    Studiomani Nails and Spa

    4.8
    (89 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
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    first time in! took about 1.5 hours with Kim. very professional, showed me color options on my…read morenails before committing, and was very gentle! have a one week repair policy also which is great, overall good experience

    I was passing through Poway and needed to get a last-minute mani/pedi before an event, so I…read moresearched Yelp and found Studio Mani because of all the great reviews. I called, and even though I didn't have an appointment, they were kind enough to squeeze me in, which I really appreciated. I went in on Friday, 7/17, around 2:00 PM. I want to start by mentioning the woman who did my pedicure. Unfortunately, I didn't get her name, but she was absolutely lovely,kind, gentle, and did a great job. She's the reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of fewer. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about my manicure with Nina (although she told me her name was Kim, while her station said "Nina"). She was extremely rude and unprofessional from the beginning. She handled my hands very roughly, constantly grabbing and pulling them around. The turning point was when I politely asked if she was still planning to file my nails into the same square shape I came in with. My nails were visibly uneven and hadn't been shaped yet. She was about to apply the polish, so I simply asked if she was still going to shape them. Her response was, "I already did," and everything went downhill from there. I've been getting my nails done for over 15 years, since I was a teenager, so I know what a finished nail shape should look like. I normally go to the same salon in Mission Hills, San Diego, but because this was a last-minute invitation, I thought it would be quicker to find a place nearby. I wasn't rude or confrontational, I asked a legitimate question. It seemed like she took it personally or was offended, and her attitude became even worse afterward. It's unfortunate because the manager (I believe she was the one who answered the phone and fit me into the schedule) was very nice and accommodating, and my pedicure experience was great. Unfortunately, one employee can completely change the overall experience. If I'm ever in the area again, I would choose another salon, and I wouldn't recommend this one based on my experience with the manicure.

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    SOPHIA NAILS & SPA

    SOPHIA NAILS & SPA

    4.4
    (248 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Sophia Nails and Spa is truly the best nail salon I have ever been to. The space itself is warm,…read morewelcoming, and beautifully cozy, creating such a relaxing experience from the moment you walk in. Every member of the staff is kind and attentive, which makes each visit feel special. I always see Emily for my manicures, and she has never once disappointed me. She has been doing my nails for over a year now, including my engagement and wedding nails, and her work is nothing short of exceptional. Emily is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, and truly passionate about what she does. What I appreciate most is how much she genuinely cares about her clients. She always wants you to leave completely happy, and even when I'm unsure of what I want, she comes up with beautiful ideas that I end up loving every time. All of the photos I've included are her work, and they speak for themselves. If you visit this salon, you truly can't go wrong with anyone on the team--but I highly, highly recommend Emily.

    I have to say this was the worst nail salon experience I've had in years…read more The technician did not properly file or shape my nails, and several of my fingers were cut during the process, which was both painful and concerning. When removing my old gel, she relied heavily on an e-file and went far too close to my natural nails, despite me specifically asking her not to. That request was ignored. Additionally, my cuticles were never properly addressed before the gel application. When I pointed this out, I was told that the product she was using works "backwards" and that cuticles could be handled after applying hard gel, which does not align with standard nail prep and felt dismissive. The service overall felt rushed and incomplete--no finishing care like a massage was provided. Between the poor technique, lack of communication, and disregard for my requests, I will not be returning and would not recommend this salon.

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    La Belle Nail Boutique

    4.5
    (251 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    The salon is clean. Gives me this calm and relaxing feelings. Doesn't have the terrible smell other…read moreplaces do. They feed me coffee too! ^_^ Niki done all my nails. Her works are very detailed, coming from a very picky person. I love how she's able to do exactly what I want every time. She's simply the best! Howie is also a master too. You can tell right away from watching him work. Lisa and Kim are always so smiley and welcoming. Overall, I'm very happy with this place. I dont have any reasons to go anywhere else.

    I had a soothing experience! I was greeted when I walked in…read moreand the receptionist was super sweet and attended to me right away. Asked me if I wanted any drinks, and had me browse for a gel color in their collection. Once I was done selecting, I was escorted for my pedi first. I had a manicure and pedicure and gotten gel sets. They were done super quickly and the level of detail was also fine! If you get a pedicure, they have massaging chairs. They were comfy but I didn't leave it on for too long as I was afraid to fall asleep. Nyny did my nails and she was so sweet! She made sure along the way that everything came out as I wanted it to. The only caveat is it's super expensive (around $150) though it's fine if it's done once in a blue moon. Long gone are the days of $20 manicures... Anyway, def recommmend Nyny if you want a sweet manipedi!

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    Kim Nails and Lash

    Kim Nails and Lash

    4.7
    (152 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    irene saved my nails today on such short notice. her attention to detail, honesty, and expertise…read morecompletely won me over and i cannot wait to return for my next appt. for context, the day prior to my walk-in at kim nails, i went to another salon and received gel x that was poorly fit (my sidewalls were still showing on 6 out of 10 nails), an ombre that was not blended whatsoever, and extensions that were sloping so far up my coworker two desks over asked me if i wanted her to fix them for me. i couldn't endure it so i decided to go to kim nails near my work and ask them to just soak it all off and redo the entire set. irene took one look at my nails, patiently heard me out, and got to work. instead of a new set, she and her coworker filed down all that previous unshaped bulk and gave me the best acrylic fill of my life. irene dedicated extra time to filing and shaping my nails pre-builder gel and then even more time post-builder gel to create the perfect apex and minimize unnecessary weight. ive never had a nail tech use three different drill bits just to refine my nail shape before at a salon. she even filed underneath the nail where the gel from the previous extension had built up - without me asking! this all by itself was more than i could have asked for, but then i find out that they have asian nail polishes, too! ive always brought very translucent/transparent inspo pics to my appts and have always been let down by opaque polishes. but at kim nails they have the exact type of translucent jelly nail polishes i have been looking for!! irene also perfected the subtle cateye gleam that i love and have been unable to achieve at home. when i inquired re: designs, irene informed me that if she feels like she can't do a design justice, she'll be upfront with her client and let them know. i value this honesty so much because i am lowkey nonconfrontational and have watched my nails become something totally different than the inspo i brought to the table. to top it all off, they have a very, very affordable pricing for a very efficient appointment. for the same duration and more effort, i almost spent under half of what i paid just the day before for my previous set. (i tipped over 50% to match because it would feel like a moral failure to pay irene any less than what i paid for my failed set.) all in all, 5 out of 5 stars i am endlessly grateful. my pictures do not do this establishment justice and for that i apologize i will take better pictures with my next set!!!

    I was disappointed with my experience at this nail salon. The appointment felt rushed, and the…read morefinal result didn't match what I asked for. The polish application was uneven, and I noticed chips much sooner than I expected. I also felt that my concerns weren't taken seriously when I pointed them out. I understand that everyone can have an off day, but based on my visit, I don't feel the quality of service matched the price. I hope the salon improves its attention to detail and customer service in the future.

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    FC Nails & Lashes Spa

    FC Nails & Lashes Spa

    4.6
    (56 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I had such a wonderful experience at this nail salon for 2 years alraedy. Everyone was friendly and…read morewelcoming esp Li and Cici. Li is my nail tech, she's amazing! The attention to detail, which is always perfect for me that's why my nails always turned beautiful and I'm so happy with the results. I'll always be coming back. Looking forward for my future appointments with you guys. Thank you so much.

    Had an appointment for me and my mom to get gel manis/pedis (we purchased Groupons) but I waited 40…read moreminutes before anyone could start on my mani or pedi. Then felt rushed when the next customer arrived (who also waited 30+ minutes). Only one person working on us at a time so whole appointment took 2 hours. Language barrier didn't help.... I wanted to pay for an extra service to add strength back to my nails (I came in with acrylic and gel polish). They don't do acrylic, said that gel-x was only for extensions, but then didn't offer anything else for nail structure, so I left with horribly thin nails after all the dremmeling. Now the gel polish is chipping after only a couple days. Won't be returning. It was also warm in the salon which made the wait very uncomfortable for me. Bummed about this experience because they did have very pretty gel polish colors. **and in response to the owner's reply to my review - no we were not told the gel would chip because of our nails being thin. My mom came in with dip powder and instead of soaking the powder off, they filed it off so it made her nails thinner than normal. And I was happy to pay extra for something to add strength to my nails. They could have offered a builder gel which I guess is a common material used for this. I asked about gel-x but the owner said it was only for extensions, when it could have easily been filed short since I prefer shorter nails. No reason why these services couldn't have been added on since the Groupon just included the gel manicure. We were already paying extra to have the old gel/dip/acrylic removed.

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    Gelmani + French design By Li
    Gelmani + French design By Li
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