Popped in for a gel pedicure while visiting San Diego back in May. The staff were friendly and did not rush the service. The massage lasted about 15 minutes and I really appreciated the attention to detail! Honestly one of the best pedicures I've ever had. If I lived in the area, this would be my go to spot. My pedicure lasted about 4 weeks and did not chip or grow out too much. Really impressed with Solar Nails! read more

In spirit of loving the color pink (& the most recent drop of Barbie the Movie) I knew I needed to get my nails done to complete my full pink outfit! On any given day, pink and sparkles are my go to so this was no different ‍. I've lived in the area for a few years & I don't often get my nails done anymore. I have seen Solar Nails & Spa a few times before but never got the chance to try them out until today. My service was not only quick it was efficient. Very simple request & both my nail techs knocked it out of the park in under 1.5. I got a full set nails with gel & a spa pedicure with gel. My total was $96 which is not bad at all! The spa pedicure massage lasted for a good 30 minutes while I got my nails done & it was so fabulous! Hardly any talking, no tv, just pure relaxation. The shaping on my nails is hands down the BEST I've received after trying out a few different places. None of my skin is nicked, bleeding, missing or sore. No bumps in the acrylic or gel, decent pricing for todays world, & a full blown pamper session. They have 100% earned themselves a monthly customer! Parking lot is large; and they're located next to AT&T at the end of the parking lot (kind of easy to miss if you're not looking, but no worries I included a pic of the map ). Found out while I'm here they also do lashes starting at $90! The full spa experience in one stop. (Also did want to add: there are no new tools for each customer nor was there any type of sanitizing between clients regarding nail tools. Moving forward I'm going to start traveling with my own to the nail salon to prevent any type of disease/infection from happening, since this is practiced at most nail salons). read more

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Under new management! Solar is now M. I was greeted with drink options and a lotion set for a takeaway! read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Definitely under new management! What a treat when M (new Salon name) gave ne a little swag! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Would not recommend. Decided to try something close to home but very disappointed. It started that day with the nail tech being rough and rushing. She broke the corner of my natural nail and then super glued it back on. I should have know then that it wasn't going to be great. I get dip on my natural nails nothing crazy. When she finished my nails were chunky and visible weren't the best quality. 8 days later and the dip is coming off. Save yourself the heart and hard earned money. read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Been coming here for a few years because it's pretty affordable and the staff is friendly. It's also close to where we live so that makes it a bonus. Decided to get gel nails and they were very accommodating with any questions or requests that I had. They also made sure that I liked it every step of the way, and I appreciate that they would not have let me walk out of the salon if I was unhappy. Definitely recommend stopping by. read more

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NEVER coming back to this place again! Only came here because I was in a rush for something close. The price they charge isn't worth the quality they provide. Service I rate is a ZERO. Rude customer service! Came in for a simple manicure and the lady couldn't even do that right. Like how you rushing like you in a race or something to get my nails done!? And then proceed to talk bad about me in your language to your coworker like I don't understand because I told you to slow down and I only wanted plain nails and no color! TRASH! Avoid this place at all costs! They do not care about their customers! They only want your money!! Smh! read more

I've been coming here on and off for years and more often in the recent months. As usual, I experienced an excellent service today. I've been getting gel pedicures which I love because they last for as long as you want-- basically until your nail grows out too much. I love all of the colors they offer here, as I often have a hard time finding nice blue and green colors at other salons, but Solar has a good selection. Every nail technician I have had here has been extremely kind and detailed. Lastly, the atmosphere is very relaxing -- always clean and a great music playlist. The massage chairs are also always in working order, which is the most important part of any proper pedicure service. Thanks Solar Nails for pampering me so well! read more

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Honestly I feel like it's going to depend on what your looking for and your standards, the pedicure experience was good but paint application wasn't for me it looked chunky and was not applied evenly. As far as my nails go I wanted to soak off and get a new set. No issues with wanting to have them removed that went well. The tech suggested dip as opposed to acrylic which wasn't an issue for me I've had both numerous times. Her application wasn't too bad but she didn't build much of an apex so they are pretty flat which = breakage. It's a week later and three are already cracked and lifting considering I paid 120 I would have expected them to last at least two weeks. I called to ask if there's any warranty was told 3 days and I could just come in they would look, didn't really feel great about the answer because If I'm paying anything (other than a tip) to get them fixed I'd rather go else where and pay for them to be done right. They were nice enough it's just not the place for me. read more

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Have been going to this place for many years and it is unfortunate they seem to hire worse helpers and continue to spike up the prices. This is ridiculous. They welcome you as a walk in when it is crazy busy, and instead of letting you know the wait time, they seat you with your toes soaking in water for 30 min and water all cold. Package deals have gone up and they absolutely don't do a good job anymore. $15 to remove gel, $15 to apply gel. read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Barely an adult - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

I went in and asked to JUST remove my nails. They kept pushing a manicure on me and kept sneaking in little treatments such as cleaning, oiling and a massage and even tried to remove my cuticles but I had to stop that. At the end, this cost me $35 dollars. $35 dollars. To remove my gel-x nails. I'd rather not get ripped off again so I'm not going back. PS, I can barely use my nails today because they're paper thin. read more

Bedazzles, French tips & Miss. Kathy = Nail Art!!! I've been playing with my nails lately & Kathy has been adding bedazzles to my French tips.... they're so fun! She also paints on the white polish... so they don't end up turning that yellow color, tear. I love that whatever design I bring in Kathy will attempt, and execute period ladiiieesssss. Honestly everyone at Solar Nails is truly wonderful. Thank you! :) read more

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I was charged 70 dlls for this set!! The gel started to chip off as soon as I left the nail salon, the white nail polish under was still wet, she left gel all over my fingers and white nail polish as well I honestly do not recommend coming to this salon read more

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I have here two times. Both times I have been unhappy with the quality of work. Both times I received a gel pedicure. The first time the polish was put on too thick and it was bumpy/had ripples. This most recent time I went in because I recurved a promotion text for my birthday. Turns out it wasn't anymore of a discount than the holiday promotion they had going on. What I'm actually reviewing on is their quality of work and costumer service. The day after I had my pedicure. The polish completely cane off one toe, I went in right away and I didn't even get a sorry. The only response I got wad "choose your color". They did fix the mail but 4 days later the same thing happened on another toe, I refuse to go back in at this point and desk with their crappy service again, Upon further research, the reason my polish is coming off in one big piece is because the tech didn't prepare my nail properly and didn't remove all the lotion and oil. Once the holidays are over, I plan on getting a color change somewhere else. read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Polish completely gone for my pinky toe - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Every time I come to Solar nails I ask for Kathy. She always is quick and has the best results. These are my natural nail with acrylic on top. I always get complements on my nails everywhere I go. read more

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The worst service! Do not go to this place, they will blame you for their bad job! I do not recommend this place! I did not ask for this weird shape and she cut me! read more

Solar Nails & Spa - I never asked for this shape and on top of that she cut me! Proof in the picture - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

They are okay, the girl did my nails missed the entire side of my nail and it was caked on just not done right at all

It was my first time getting my nails done in SD! I did not regret my decision to come here. I got a gel mani/pedi! They have so many colors you will be sure to find a color you like. They also had a good selection of the regular polish as well. Staff all wore masks and customers can choose whether they do or not. Everything appeared very clean and organized. They were well staffed and pretty busy. They do accept walk ins and appointments alike. They don't have a toddler/childs chair for pedicures in case you wanted to bring your kid for a pedicure. They have a menu or the services they provide so you know exactly the cost of everything. I absolute loved my pink gel mani and my gel pedi. It has already been several days and my nails still look great with no issues! The leg/foot and hand/arm massage was so comforting and my add on heated wax for my feet was just what my feet needed! I can't wait to come back! Oh, they only accept cash at this time and they do have an ATM machine inside of the spa so plan accordingly if you don't want to pay the ATM fee. read more

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My go to place when I need my nails did in a pinch and I'm close to my office.. Conveniently located off the 15, Aero Dr. exit. Don't expect anything too fancy but everyone is friendly, quick and efficient! read more

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I've had good and bad experiences here but I had to draw the line when I came in for some birthday pampering (nails, toes, lashes and brows) spent a lot of time and money here happily. It was getting late so I said I can come back the next day to continue. I didn't want anything rushed. Nina absolutely insisted that it was no problem and pushed me to get it all done in 1 night. GIRL, my eyebrows were a hot mess. I was very happy with my mani, pedi and lashes but she took way too much off the center and went way too low causing the skin of my eyelids to bleed. Being that I was happy with Solar Nails before, I decided to give them another shot, but was adamant about getting a refund for my destroyed eyebrows. (Nevermind all my bday pics were ruined) my eyelids were healed when I came back but the middle patch still had to be filled in by make up. I showed the manager the pic attached and she told me it was my fault because my eyelids were too sensitive. And she could only offer 10% off my next eyebrow wax. I told her I wasn't comfortable getting my eyebrows waxed there again, so I'd accept a discount on a different service. And I informed her that I've had my Eyebrows waxed multiple other times at other salons and this has never happened to me, so it's not me. It was a mistake on the waxer and I wanted to be reimbursed. The manager then proceeded to tell me that it just happens sometimes and 10% is all she can do for my next eyebrow wax. I didn't go "Karen" on her (which now looking back I wish I did) but I did tell her unfortunately I will not be returning and telling my friends and neighbors about this horrible experience. read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Made me bleed and refused a refund. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

My first time here and I had a good experience ! everyone is so nice, and Kathy killed it with my nails they turned out so good definitely recommend you guys checking this place out read more

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Needed a fill and a pedi. If you do, come here and get pampered by CC and Cathy. Both ladies took their time, paid attention to detail, and made sure that I was pleased with the finishing product every step of the way. The pedi and massage chair was the perfect mix to relax me. I am very pleased with my finished product. This visit I got black gel polish on one hand with white 3D floral designs and white gel polish on the other hand with black 4D floral designs. I also received a pedi with white gel polish and black floral designs. I have been coming to Solar Nails for over 5 years and I can't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you Solar Nails, Tamara read more

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The service wasn't great. The manager isn't good and they won't help you if something isn't done right they will say it's the color and that the nail is to short. When the male manicurist did the work. He got angry it was a bad experience when I took my best friend for her first time. read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Male manicurist yelled at me, blamed the length for how they turned out. The manager didn't looked at my nails. I'm so dissatisfied - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Horrible experience. Have been going there for just gel color for over a year and never had any issues, usually done within 30 minutes and gel lasts for at least a week. This time actually made an appointment because me and my friend wanted to go together, but instead they just put acetone filled foil on my nails and left me there until her gel manicure was done, FOR ALMOST AN HOUR, I thought my fingers would fall off. But all of that aside, the worst part is that they didn't even last for two days. I'm so dissatisfied, such a shame read more

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been here with my mom twice and loved my nails each time. 10/10, clean, not too thick, and overall good work. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Been going her for years and have always gotten great service! From, full set, pedicure and eyebrow waxing, I would recommend to anyone and all! read more

I used to come here all the time only getting gel and regular paint until I decided to no longer come because of the manager(I will say why later in this review.) Most nail salons will have basic quality of work so I'm not too picky with the workmanship as long as it looks decent and I am moderately understood. Lee is my favorite to have with gel or regular paint, she really takes time on your nails and makes sure her work lasts. I've had someone else on my toes that I liked besides Lee but forgot their name so I let whoever is available to do my toes while Lee would do my fingers. I stopped coming because one day I decided to do dip and it did not go well. Lee doesn't do dip but I really do value her work so I had her on my toes. The manager herself did my dip nails but a day or two tops my dip started chipping. I went in very soon after to show her half or more of all of my dip nails were already chipping. She asked if I wanted to redo them and I said yes. She has someone else do them and charges me almost full price with a small discount which is absurd! I let her know and she said it wouldn't have costed if I just got the chips fixed (although she's the one that offered to redo them). But even then why would I want to just get chips fixed when it's obvious all of my other nails were going to start chipping soon after and very possibly the fixed chipped nails? Clearly I needed a complete redo because the nails weren't going to stay and was no fault of mine. I feel like how she handled the situation was poor and very cheap. I have not come back since and am happier at a small salon in a little town center on sand rock close to the car wash on the opposite side of cvs. read more

Stopped on my way to the airport for a pedicure. They had me sit down and I waited 40 min till someone came to do my pedicure. I selected the $39 European pedicure. It was not good. I still have calluses so that part was not good. The lotion she used to massage legs was watered down. She barely did anything to my toes then painted them horribly didn't even fill my whole nailbed with polish. Polish was clumpy and old. They look so terrible I wasted $50 cause I still tipped her. I will have to go somewhere else tomorrow to have them redone because it's embarrassing. Find another nail place! read more

have been coming here for years. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Kathy is amazing! She always does a great job on mine and my daughters nails. You want fun and awesome art work done on your nails ask for Kathy! Great place, service and pricing! read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Thank you Kathy for my fun nails! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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So I typically only come here to do eyebrow wax but I decided I should give them a try on getting a pedicure. Biggest MISTAKE ever. I'm not too sure his name but I was a man and he hurt me so much during the process and now my both my big toes are extremely red and gush out blood still 2 days later. For paying $40 this was not worth it. It was worth $15-20 at most. I did go early in the morning so it's not like I went in during a busy time. Only positive was my eyebrow. It was good per usual. Staff was nice and friendly but never will I get a pedicure here again. read more

Me and my mom come here all the time to get our nails done and i just recently started getting lashes. They always make my nails look amazing and i had such a good experience with lashes that i have continued to go here for refills and new sets! Love them read more

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I have been here multiple times and always had a great experience with kind service and quick communication, I never felt like I have been forgotten. But this experience was by are the best nail experience in my life!!!! Not only were they quick and efficient it felt like they have done it a million tomes before. I tend to be very pick about the shape of my nail but Damn are they amazing. The amazing lady Kathy took her time shaping and painting them and I could really tell she was trying and not rushing due to the business of the shop. I highly recommend this place its by far the cheapest in San Diego, where u don't lose and any of the value and looks. Again shout out to Kathy for doing such an amazing job!! read more

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I'm from LA but come down to SD often for work, and I've been dying to get my nails done, so a client of mine recommended this place to me and I absolutely see why! Lensy did my nails and she was amazing. Worked very fast but still did an excellent job-the best of both worlds lol. Another woman did my toes but I didn't catch her name, she was also so detailed and both ladies made sure my nails came out looking perfectly!! Definitely worth every penny. I will be returning for their superb customer service!! Thank you! read more

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I asked for a specific design and didn't receive anything close to it. My nails are hideous and I shouldn't have even paid for this. Will never go back to this nail salon read more

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I have been coming here for years Peter and Kathy are wonderful and all the ladies are however this new girl Chloe is so bossy, she seems so tense, kind of ocd and doesn't seem to like her job. She grabs my ankles, pushes my feet around, yanks my feet around pushes my feet in water and pushes my feet down in the water. She talks very rude and bossy. She makes the entire experience awful! I come to relax and enjoy my "me" not to be bossed around and treated poorly. That's not what I am paying for. I still give 4 stars because I love this place but she's awful! She gives a subpar pedicure to boot my curtcles are terrible and I wasted time and money on this service today! I am doing everything to not yell at her and ask for someone else! I just need to get through this pedicure and get out of here! I feel abused today. read more

Update on 09/03/2019 Came in 09/03/19 due to a gel color issue on 09/01/19 and Peter & Kayla fixed the issue free of charge for the gel so I just paid for toes color change to match the new gel nails. They didn't fuss with me and understand the initial concern. Just goes to show that if their is an issue they will fix it. I called them 09/02/2019 but it was Labor Day so I'm glad they were off too. I wasn't going to come in just wanted them to know how the initial color changed like the zombies in the walking dead and I was super embarrassed with my nail color. I don't do anything to tarnish them or make them that way just think it was a quality issue with the color or maybe too many coats by the initial young man who put them one. Nevertheless I'm please with today's updated review and that they have earned my four starts which I will be back but now know to ask by name for either Kayla or Peter. Because I believe they are very experienced as I see Peters book with appointments and Kayla knew what she was doing as she assisted me today. 09/01/2019 I had been here two other occasions and had fairly decent service. My friend and I were pleased several months ago but came in today and she got the same lady she had the last time which I forgot the lady's name but she was not really friendly doesn't speak much was afraid to like touch her legs and rub her for the massage portion of the spa pedi- my friend didn't have the most enjoyable experience. As for myself, my spa pedi was pretty good by young man he's about 25 years old. I didn't even ask his name so I apologize for not posting that. He did ok with the pedi but when it came to him doing my gel manicure I was very disappointed. I felt like it was an amateur looking job and he did not take or maybe he does not know how to thoroughly do a gel manicure. The shape of my nails are all awkward and off. I didn't come in like that that's how they were molded. So I did ask him again to round out the sharp edges so that they look somewhat more decent. When it came to him applying the gel color - which this color does not really look like the initial color that I picked out but I liked it anyways - but when it came to the application of it he put so much gel on the nails and would do them one hand then one nail at a time then he put my hand back underneath the light then did a couple more fingers and then redid the other ones not even allowing it to dry. I like the fact that he wasn't stingy with the gel coating but in the end I've never had to put my hand in and out of the light so many times with so many layers of gel on top. My nails are short which makes them durable with more gel but it was a very amateur move. Due to the color being light three coats would've been sufficient but I probably have about 6 .... he was super nice and friendly with me as we had a great chat and of course I still tipped him even though I wasn't 100% pleased. I don't think I'll go back and have service by any of today's staffs but if I do- I don't know who Kathy is but everyone raves about Kathy in the reviews. I will call and book an appointment with Kathy for myself and my friend! read more

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I've been coming here for over a year. Employees come and go. Well they have a couple new people and let me just say everyone I've had has had to have someone fix my nails after. I try and give them the benefit of the doubt since they are new. I've had the same older lady do my nails 3 times now (fingers twice and toes once). We pay good money for nails to be beautiful and this is why I'm frustrated. I left with one hand not matching the other. I asked her to fix them and she did make some better but she didn't fix them all. If anything she filed so much that it made my nails crooked. I shouldn't have to come home and file areas that are messed up. She's a sweet lady doesn't say much but she for sure needs to take a break from doing nails. I went in already upset that my 2 week old nails were snapping off (which has never happened). The set I had on before these last me over a month without a nail falling off. Obviously I got fills but damn 2 weeks for nails to start coming off is too soon. read more

Solar Nails & Spa - Middle finger nail is leaning - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely love this place it's my favorite place to get my nails done! Ask for Katy she was very professional and delivered exactly what I wanted ! read more

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Don't recommend this place. There pricing is not worth the services that are rendered. My first time going there to get gel nails and not gel polish. Ask about pricing when I talk to the lady at the front. I couldn't get a straight answer. As I was seated with one of the other ladies I ask to see which two color would be best. She ask me to pick. Also couldn't answers a simple question. Let her know what I wanted. Communication wasn't there. The lady started saying negative things about me to her friend since she thought I didn't understand what she was saying. so I stopped the process for the nails. And told her I wanted a refund. I will not be disrespected for asking questions. I have been to nail salons before and not being treated this bad at a nail salon. Just HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I will not be back. It really doesn't matter the length of nail when you go in to a nail salon. It how you come out. nails were left looking horrible. read more

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Do not waste your money. I came asked for almond nails, and well these are not it. On top of that the lady cut me, I told still manages to spray it with alcohol. I let it, she asked if I liked my nails I said no. Took the paint off and still managed to botch it. I told the lady in the front I'm not paying full price she just took 10 off. Don't bother wasting your money here clearly service is not what they take in consideration. read more

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I went in for an acrylic fill last week and was very upset with my final results. I had asked the woman helping me for a simple spiderweb design and was severely disappointed with her carelessness. When you're paying upwards of $50, you'd expect someone who claims an 11 year career in nail art and design to do a decent job. The final product (included below) looked like a child had drawn on my nails with sharpie. In addition, business was rather slow when I walked in, and for the majority of my appointment I was surrounded by other nail technicians all speaking as if I weren't there, except when they would insult my appearance ("are you SURE you don't want your eyebrows done?" "Are you SURE you don't want your toes done? We'll make them pretty"). I appreciate the art of salesmanship but not at the expense of your customer. The store, while seeming clean at first, was covered in ants. I had to flick them off of myself constantly, as well as my water bottle and the gel machine, but the woman working with me paid no mind, as if it was the most normal thing. I will not be returning and urge others to look elsewhere for their nail needs. Save yourself the heartache, go somewhere else. read more

Solar Nails & Spa - If you can call it a "spiderweb" - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

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