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    Nails By Phoebe Studio

    5.0 (80 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 week ago

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    Services - Nails By Phoebe Studio

    Nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Manicure and pedicure

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    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.

    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.

    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!

    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

    Frida A.

    This is my first time coming with Phoebe, and she is really good. I love how careful and detailed she is! She explains the care you need to take! I struggle a bit with English, but she did everything possible to understand me and exceeded my expectations! I loved the work she did; it was exactly what I was looking for. I definitely recommend her and would return without a doubt

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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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    I'm always done in about an hour, which is rare for hard gel services since some places can take over two.

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    My boyfriend had a business meeting, and I had some time to kill, so I decided to treat myself and…read moreget my nails done. Based on Yelp reviews, I chose this place for a little self-care on my day off. I booked a gel mani + pedi combo ($80, 1 hr 30 min) online to make sure I'd get in on time. I arrived about 15 minutes early and told them I had an appt for the gel combo and they were able to seat me right away. The salon wasn't too busy and just a couple of other clients. I was asked to pick out a color and directed to a spa chair for my pedicure. I noticed a younger female employee sitting nearby, watching a male technician work on another client's pedicure. It looked like she was in training, which I completely understand because everyone has to start somewhere, and I appreciate that she was eager to learn. However, she ended up being the one assigned to me. She was very kind and polite, but it quickly became clear that she was inexperienced. I have a manicure license myself, so I can usually tell when techniques aren't quite there yet. Sometimes I just want to relax and be pampered rather than do my own nails, which is why this was especially disappointing. Unfortunately, the results didn't meet expectations. My big toenail came out crooked, and my cuticles, which are usually my favorite part of the service were barely cleaned up if even touched. It felt like I paid close to $150 just to soak my feet, polish, and a massage. The service took almost two hours, and at the end, she offered a complimentary shoulder massage. While I appreciated the gesture, it felt a bit awkward as I was seated facing a printer while she massaged my shoulders and also felt like an afterthought. When I went to the front to pay, I was expecting the $80 I had booked. Instead, I was told my total was over $100. I politely asked why, since I had scheduled the gel mani/pedi combo, and was told it was because I received a "spa" pedicure, which costs more. However, this was never explained during booking or before the service started. The website didn't mention any upgrade or price difference, and I wasn't given an option to approve or decline it beforehand. That lack of transparency was frustrating and honestly added to the disappointment. I genuinely feel bad leaving a negative review because the girl was very nice, but overall, I left feeling disappointed and unsatisfied with the quality of the service. Unfortunately, I would not recommend Sorry in advance for toe photos!

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