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    Christina M.

    Cannot say enough good things. I went in after a round of chemo with a) a compromised immune system and b) razor blades for finger nails (thanks, chemo) that I'd cut myself open with and gotten an infection while in the hospital. I was used to doing dip, but Phoebe suggested a different route that would help my nails grow and stay strong and good. heavens. She was not kidding. I'm on my 3rd visit with her and my nails look AMAZING even after a month (and I am rough on my nails, not to mention how brittle the chemo has made them). I will keep coming back--she has been so respectful of my limitations with active leukemia as well as how fidgety I am while getting my nails done. Also just genuinely a kind human. Truly refuse to go to anyone else for my nails now. Studio is easy to find and conveniently located so I can walk over. Color options are plentiful and she's an absolute pro at what she does.

    Thalia P.

    Phoebe is the nail tech I've been searching for. I am a relatively new client and I will admit she does book up in advance so it's hard to get on her books, but it's for a reason. She's incredibly skilled, very friendly, and truly cares about both the health and appearance of your nails. Her studio is in a great downtown location, perfect if you enjoy walking around the area. It is cozy, clean, and welcoming inside. One of the best parts is how efficient she is. I'm always done in about an hour, which is rare for hard gel services since some places can take over two. I get hard gel on my natural nails, and she has a great selection of colors and can also do fun designs. The shape is always spot on, and she really listens to what you want while offering helpful advice on what suits your hands best. Her pricing is very reasonable for the quality of work and care she provides. You can tell she genuinely enjoys her craft because she is almost more excited than I am when I leave with a fresh set. I always look forward to my appointments with her.

    Gel polish on freshly manicures nails.

    Phoebe is a master! She is both very skillful and professional. Her space at Sola Salon is welcoming, meticulously clean and organized. The quality and selection of polishes is unrivaled. I always enjoy our chats. Over the years she has become more of a friend than just a nail technician. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. I highly recommend her services.

    Absolutely love Phoebes work! My Coachella nails are exactly how I wanted them to be. Phoebe is so kind and professional and her studio is so cute.

    Jacquelyn F.

    Phoebe is simply the best! She is very detailed and makes sure your nails are perfect and exactly how you want them during every step. I got a gel fill for my nails and a luxury pedicure. It was an amazing and such a great experience! I just recently moved to Little Italy so I was looking for my new nail lady and happen to find Phoebe on Yelp. It was a short walk from my place so I am unsure about parking. I highly recommend her!! I've been getting my nails & toes done for years now & she really is the best!! To book an appointment it's best to text her: 619-278-1718

    Customized design with gel builder
    Christina N.

    Phoebe was amazing! Willing to accommodate an appt last minute considering I'm from out of town. She was so friendly and nice and explained builder gel and different gels to me! She hand drew my design based off a photo and I loved the way it turned out.

    Cat eye. She has TONS of colors in cat eye.

    Beautiful Nails! I have gone to Phoebe 3x and everytime I've left with nails that are 10/10. I am soo picky about shape and she is too!! Her first priority is nail health and because of that my nails have NEVER been this healthy. I will post all of the nails I've gotten with her so you can see that on top of nail health, shape, quality of products, her designs are top tier!

    Matte black with gold stripes
    Angie C.

    Let me start off by saying I have been getting my nails done here for about 4 years, and I will never go anywhere else, for multiple reasons. 1. I bartend, and it's very hard on my nails, but Phoebe takes this into consideration and makes sure they're extremely sturdy, and there have been a few times where they stayed on for 7-8 weeks when I lagged between appointments. 2. The salon is beautiful, very welcoming staff, and her suite is completely closed off from the rest of the salon, so you don't have to listen to other customers having loud phone conversations like in most salons. 3. She is very thorough and explains everything as she does it, and makes the entire experience so personalized. She has developed an amazing understanding of my personal preferences for color, shape, and designs, and warns me if she doesn't think I'll like something, but will still give it a go. 10/10 would highly recommend!

    So many colors!
    Lindsay R.

    Phoebe is an absolute gem of a person and nail technician. She is kind, extremely detail oriented, and does fantastic work. She really takes her time to make sure you have the best work done and wants it to last. She has so many colors to chose from its almost an impossible task! Her gel manicure prices have been very reasonable for what you get (starting around $45) and classic pedis seem to range from $40-$60 which is extremely fair considering the quality. I've gotten colorful French tips with her too and they lasted almost 3 weeks before I wanted to change them up. I find French manis tend to chip faster for some reason but these really held up! She has a cute little independent studio located in Sola Salons in Little Italy. While it may seem a little unconventional, it's best to text her to schedule at +1-619-278-1718 - thank you for my pretty birthday nails, Phoebe!

    Beautiful Korean builder gel nails! Full set builder set with cat eye and design
    Christine T.

    Phoebe did such a beautiful job on my nails! I was looking for someone who could do Korean style jelly nails with Gel builder, and she delivered! I love them!

    Dark chocolate pedicure

    Thank you Phoebe! I live down the block and finally found the one! Pays attention to detail and takes her time to make you enjoy the final product. She'll also explain to you as she goes why things are being done.

    My valentine nails. Short, natural nails with the hard gel. Usually last about 3 weeks before my grow-out needs a fill.
    Alma And Erick G.

    Simply put, Phoebe is the best! I have come to her for almost ten years now and it truly is not a surprise why her clientele stays loyal. Every visit, you're met with the best quality and attention. I've never felt rushed. She really does her best work every time. Do yourself a favor and make that appointment. You won't regret it!

    She surprised my expectations! Absolutely love her work. Highly recommend! I love my Gel set and my ombré style color. It's beautiful
    Nicole C.

    Phoebe is great! She surpassed my expectations with her service. I love my gel set and the ombré nails Highly recommend!

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    I absolutely love Phoebe and her shop. She's so sweet and has soooo many options. I loved my gel nails and pedicure.

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    Jennie is AMAZING!! I have been going to her for a few years, and she NEVER disappoints me. My gel…read moremanicures last 4+ weeks because of the time she takes to prep my nails. She is the best manicurist I've ever been to, and she always ensures that I love every detail when I ask for designs. Jennie is also one of the kindest people I know - I love chatting with her during our appointments! HIGHLY recommend scheduling a manicure with her.

    Visited Tip2Toes twice now for a gel mani and pedi…read more I didn't even know gel pedis were a thing until a friend suggested a get one. Who knew! I've been able to call a couple days before just to secure and get an apt. It does seems like others make apts for day and get them. I love that Tip2Toes is in PB- the people watching is great, and makes the time go by fast. The first time I visited, they simultaneously worked on both my feet and hands- I felt totally spoiled and definitely a life you can get used to. The second my nails were done first and then later my feet. Either way works. I'm happy the staff is nice and professional. The spa chairs are very comfortable and there is nothing like getting a pedi while getting a massage on your back. They have a good selection of gel colors and they appear to do a lot of custom work as well. All in all great experience and reasonable prices. Thank you ladies! p.s. I hope the review from the horrible lady on the hospital bed makes it to the bottom of the cue- it is absolutely out of context and irrelevant.

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    I didn't have an appointment, but they sat me within 5 minutes in a massage chair (one of the best…read moreparts). I was offered a complimentary beverage, and I chose champagne. I had Mary, who was very sweet. I have no complaints.

    I recently moved to Little Italy and was looking for a new nail salon. So I booked an appointment…read morewith Mary based on the reviews. Unfortunately, after my experience, I found myself QUESTIONING WHETHER those REVIEWS were actually from customers or FROM FRIENDS and FAMILY just to promote this business and mislead the customers. Mary is sweet and nice, and I have nothing negative to say about her as a person. My experience with the actual manicure was very different from what I expected based on the reviews. The nails were extremely thick, the application was uneven, and there was a significant amount of space between the polish and my cuticles. I pointed out the excessive thickness during the appointment. Mary just wiped them down one more time, smiled, and left them essentially the same. The photos I'm posting were taken the same day, immediately after I got the manicure. This is how the nails looked when I left the salon (!!!) not after several days of wear. The timing made it even more frustrating because I got my nails done on Friday, right before my birthday. By Sunday, just two days later, I had to find another salon and pay again to have the entire set redone. I'm also including photos of what my nails looked like after I had the manicure from Italy Nails & Spa completely redone by another nail technician. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would NOT recommend Italy Nails & Spa for a manicure. I understand that everyone has different preferences and standards when it comes to nail care and manicure. However, if you expect a clean and nicely finished manicure, I don't think Italy Nails & Spa is likely to meet your expectations.

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    This review is for my boy Ken!!!! Hes really the best tech I love him so much. Everything he does…read moremy nails he gets it soooo on point. I am allergic to gel unfortunately so I dont get to do many fun designs, but Ken is the one tech I've found that can do more than just one color using dip powder: hes done French tip and ombre using dip and always does a fantastic job. If he feels that the nails arent long enough or design feels funky depending on my length of nails, he will always let me know and give me options. I really appreciate that. My nails always last - usually well over a month even with dip. Most nail techs here are great but I did get one person who started putting gel on my toes once despite me reminding them I couldn't get gel. I always stick with Ken and its been smooth sailing ever since. I also had my nails grow soooo long with him and using just dip powder. Highly recommend The salon is refurbished so the place is even nicer than before ! My go to techs would be any of the guys especially Ken, Lucas, Tom and the other gentleman with glasses (I never got his service but he always knows what he's doing).

    Great vibes, great service, and I love that it's an inclusive spot in Hillcrest. Definitely has a…read morecommunity vibe! I got a classic mani/pedi (with gentle removal of gel nail polish to preserve my natural nails) and was there for about an hour. My nails and cuticles still look great a week later and my classic pedi is still holding strong! Parking in this area can be a bit of a challenge but that's really the only downside. I'll definitely be returning and look forward to getting to know the staff more... I'll just ride the bus down 5th to get there to avoid parking issues next time lol

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