KATIE IS AN ARTIST! I asked for some Frankenstein inspired nails before my vacation to the Dark Universe in Orlando and she certainly delivered! So happy with how they turned out! read more

The New Era Nails - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

Today Jenny and lLany take care my pedicure and gel manicure, so amazing,they do really good job.

my nail tech was Jason he did an amazing job on my nails I was very surprised how fast he got done and how perfect they came out definitely better the the reference picture .. ( I got marble jade color full set ) read more

Sen was AMAZING. I wanted simple, straight forward gel on my natural nails. Sen listened to exactly what I wanted. Didn't try to convince me of anything more or less. She was precise with my cuticles and with painting the polish. She was patient as the color I wanted required 3 coats. She carefully applied each coat perfectly and allowed ample time for it to dry in between. Although they were extremely busy, she never ever made me feel rushed. I rarely ever get my nails done. I'm a simple girl, and anytime I actually did get my nails done in the past, as simple as my request would be, they would ALWAYS somehow find a way to mess them up. Mine literally came out perfect this time! The adorable drink is an added bonus and definitely a nice touch to the experience! I was a walk-in and they took me without hesitation and apologized for the wait which was about 25 min on a very busy Friday afternoon. Next time, I will for sure get a pedicure and make an appointment - With Sen! read more

I visited New Era Nail Salon in La Mesa today after finding them on Instagram, and I was really excited to try it. The salon looks beautiful online--and in person, it absolutely delivers. The decor is modern, luxurious, and very well done. It feels clean, trendy, and like a place you'd genuinely enjoy spending time in. They also offer complimentary drinks, which adds to the experience. I called right when they opened at 9:00 AM and made a 9:30 appointment, specifically requesting a female technician. They confirmed that wouldn't be a problem. The biggest downside--by far--is parking. The salon is in a small plaza near a very popular yoga studio, and even at 9:30 in the morning, it was extremely crowded. There was no parking available, and I had to park on the street and walk about 5-7 minutes. If you're not a fan of walking or are short on time, this can be frustrating. From what I was told, this is an ongoing issue. Once inside, I checked in with the front desk (a woman with glasses who seemed to manage reservations--quiet but polite). I waited about 5-10 minutes before my nail technician, Anne, started my manicure. She did a good job in terms of quality, and she was polite, but not very engaging. I had the sense she was trying to move quickly rather than create a relaxing experience. I asked for a specific color and later a small flower design--she executed it well, but overall I didn't feel a warm or welcoming energy. I probably wouldn't book with her again. For my pedicure, there was a mix-up. Despite clearly requesting a female technician, I was initially assigned a male technician. I had to decline and ended up waiting another ~15 minutes, which was frustrating. That said, Lani completely turned the experience around. She was incredibly friendly, warm, and apologetic for the delay. She took her time, explained things, and made the experience feel relaxing and enjoyable--exactly what you want during "me time." She did an excellent job on my pedicure, and I would absolutely book with her again. She really made the visit worth it. In terms of pricing, it's on the higher side compared to other salons in the area, but not unreasonable given the ambiance and offerings. I chose one of their more premium treatments (the one with honey and orange--it looked amazing on Instagram), and it was a great experience. Overall: beautiful salon, good quality work, but some operational issues--mainly parking, wait times, and not honoring specific requests consistently. Lani was the highlight and the reason I'm giving this 4 stars. Would return--but only if I can book with Lani and plan ahead for parking. read more

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This was my second time getting my nails done here. My first visit was amazing--I had one of the best pedicures I've ever had, which is why I decided to come back. Unfortunately, my second experience was the complete opposite. The technician who did my pedicure seemed rushed and the service felt mediocre at best. He even shortened the massage portion noticeably. My sister and I both chose the #3 pedicure package and started around the same time, yet he finished mine about 10 minutes earlier--even though my sister actually started after me. Things got more uncomfortable when I asked to switch to a different nail color. He became visibly annoyed, threw the polish into his cart, and continued the service without acknowledging me. His attitude made the situation very awkward and unpleasant. Overall, this experience really disappointed me and unfortunately ruined what was supposed to be a relaxing evening. I'm not sure if I'll be returning. read more

Very high quality service for nails! They have so many color options and staff available. They are very busy here but while I was here I didn't see anyone waiting more than 15 minutes. The vibe is classy, I like it a lot. I will be back to enjoy another pedicure. read more

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Clean salon with a lot of space and nice mocktails and service overall. I came in for a gel mani and pedi with soak off which I called ahead to book. The gel mani was pricey and chipped within a week, but I called them immediately and they told me to come in and fixed the chipped nail. $55 before tip for gel manicure but I had to come back for the fix which was not ideal. The gel pedicure I got on the other hand was $60 and phenomenal, the attention to detail and quality was great. I'd come back for a pedicure. So 4 stars for the pedi and salon service but 3 for the mani experience I had. Parking in the strip mall lot but it can get busy in the evenings making parking harder to find. read more

The New Era Nails - Inside - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

This place is BEAUTIFUL! Whoever designed and decorated really thought of everything, the brightness, the decadence, the luxury.. its exquisite. We got pedicures and I felt like I was a queen. I only get my nails done once or twice a year, but with the amazing staff, gorgeous facility, and excellent service, I may need to treat myself more often! read more

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New Era Nails has the most LUXURIOUS pedicure service in San Diego. This spot just opened a couple months ago in La Mesa and is absolutely stunning and was totally relaxing! I splurged and got the Deluxe Golden Era Pedicure ($105 regular nail polish and $120 for gel) includes: - a complimentary cocktail or mocktail - callus removal - fresh orange and lime peels; - gold sea salt and sugar - a collagen mask with warm steam - paraffin wax - a pampering 20 minute massage with 24k gold and gold butter lotion along with hot stones *Stephen was absolutely incredible! read more

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Came back like I said I would! This time I had my precious, badly applied, gel x set filed down and replaced with builder gel. Demi was super sweet and fun to chat with and she did a wonderful job working with what was left on my nails. New Era Nails is definitely now my go to spot for nails. Both times I've been in staff has been kind and attentive and have never made me feel rushed. read more

The New Era Nails - Builder gel with cat eye polish - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

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When I am able to splurge on myself to a pedi I usually go to Spa & Co so can enjoy a drink with my pedi but I heard about the renovations and new ownership here so decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is really nice and relaxing. They have some new massage chairs that I was lucky enough to get. Decided to do the Era Tropical spa pedicure. Kayden was very nice and attentive. It did not feel rushed like some salons been too. Really enjoyed the complimentary mocktail. There are a few flavor options to choose from as well as some alcoholic options. Was a very enjoyable pampering session. One of the best quality of pedicures had which was a nice treat. Really enjoyed the candle wax and hot stones. Price is thought was pretty competitive. Definitely worth the money and enjoyed it more than my usual go to. I will certainly be back! read more

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Sen did a great job on my nails! Love them! They just reopened after a Renovation, super cute and bright inside read more

The New Era Nails - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

Stephen was amazing! Great pedicure treatment and was very kind, patient, and thorough! The vibe was great too. Will definitely come back here! read more

Wanted a new nail place closer to home . Saw this one come up many times on my social media so decided to try it . Alex is my nail tech and her attention to detail is so good. Price is alittle higher than what I'm used to to paying but my nails lasted 4 weeks without lifting or breaking like my previous nail shop. They also offer free drinks . This place is amazing spare no details. The parking is bad they are in a busy shopping center . read more

The New Era Nails - French double line - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

Jason did an amazing job with my hard gel fill. I also am getting a pedicure from Sally and she is amazing attention to detail and very gentle this was relaxing and much needed thank you (: read more

The New Era Nails - Builder gel fill along with a pedicure - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

Amazing customer service! Took me, my daughters, my mother, and my grandmother before closing. Took excellent care of my girls. They felt so loved. Enjoyed their children's spa chairs. We all were so impressed by the decor and the complimentary beverages! Love this place! Daniel, Sen, Taco and Alex did an amazing job. If you want a beautiful environment, kind nail artists, and perfect nails this is it! Plenty of parking and easy accessibility. Lots of spa chairs inside. Comfy chairs and couches while you wait as well. read more

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I came here with my friend Hannah to get pedicures before her wedding in a couple weeks! We had seen they were a new nail salon and that they offered amazing pedicure experiences. We both opted for the Era Tropical gel pedicure. There was a little bit of a wait but not too bad. They are very new but becoming to be super popular. Alex was the nail tech for my service and was the best! The Era Tropical pedicure includes a paraffin wax, scrub, massage with hot stones and more! Definitely worth checking out! read more

Service was good. The place is cute. They give a free drink with your pedicure, so that is nice. They took a bit long on my finger nails, but at least they take their time and don't rush like other salons. I will be back. read more

The New Era Nails - Acrylic full set and pedicure - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

I booked an appointment day-of and everyone was very accommodating and friendly. My nail tech, Ann, was so sweet, quick, and made sure to check-in with me after every step she completed to make sure I was comfortable. She stayed after hours to complete my set and I couldn't be more grateful for her! I will definitely be coming back and would recommend this salon and Ann! read more

The New Era Nails - Gel X + Design (3D, french tip, gems) - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

I'm new to the area and was looking around for a new nail salon, I went in for a walk in pedicure. Very clean and modern salon! I got Vivian for my pedicure and it was probably the best pedicure I've ever had! She really took her time and paid attention to detail, so relaxing and my french polish is absolutely perfect! Had a great pina colada mock tail and it was delicious. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

The New Era Nails - Pina colada mock tail - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

This was my first time visiting after seeing their grand opening posts on Instagram. The salon is very beautiful and clean, and you can tell they use quality products, though prices are a bit on the higher side. I got a signature therapeutic pedicure, the massage was average( felt rushed) and I would've preferred more attention to my cuticles. I usually get regular pedicures, but my usual manicurist is out of the country for a few months, so I was looking for a new spot. Overall, a good experience. Complementary beverages. Vast variety of polishes ( gel/ regular). read more

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I've been going to the same nail tech for 13 years out of convenience, but I recently discovered The New Era Nails on TikTok and decided to give it a try--especially for my bachelorette! I was nervous trying somewhere new, but I was excited, and now I'm so glad I did. Caroline did my nails, and Anna did my pedicure. They were both amazing! They took their time and were so detailed. Caroline was so particular about my design and lines, and I trusted her fully to try something new. She made me feel comfortable the entire time. The salon itself is beautiful--gorgeous interior, and they even offer drinks. I'll definitely be coming back--and honestly, I think this is my new go-to salon! read more

The New Era Nails - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

Called in looking for a matching mani pedi set, Lisa and Sophia hooked it up! Very personable, helpful, and skilled. The mocktail service was delightful and rest of staff was very friendly. Overall good vibes and worth every penny! read more

The New Era Nails - Chrome on top of cat eye gel - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

Nails/pedi did a good job, the environment is nice! Good service and customer service! I mean things add up cost wise, but I guess the price is the average! read more

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Left speechless. Beautifully done by Katie. Gel pedi with Kayden amazing as well. Great customer service and experience! read more

The New Era Nails - Gel X fill - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

I paid $200 for a pedicure and left extremely disappointed. The technician did not inform me of any nail damage or concerns during the service. I didn't even realize how badly my toenail had been damaged until I got home and saw that it was almost completely ripped off. If this had been communicated to me beforehand, I would have asked for a safer approach or declined the service altogether. In addition to the physical damage, I was very insulted by the staff's behavior. They made comments about how "bad" my feet were, even though I have eczema -- a medical skin condition that I'm already self-conscious about. It was humiliating to sit there and hear negative remarks about my body. The technician also repeatedly complained about my fingers being "crooked," which was unnecessary and unprofessional. No client should be made to feel embarrassed or judged while paying for a service. There was a clear lack of communication, professionalism, and respect. I left feeling insulted and upset -- especially considering the amount I paid. On top of that it was also my birthday. read more

The New Era Nails - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Overall the nail quality and art is good. However the second time I came I made an appointment because my time was really tight. I waited 15 minutes and asked when I would be seen and give another time estimate of 15 minutes. I told them I couldn't wait tha long so I'd make another appointment I called to make an appointment at 9am on Saturday when the open so I wouldn't have to wait. I get there and they don't know who was assigned to me so I wait 10 minutes before someone comes to take my nails off. Then when I show them the design I want they are trying to find someone who can do the design. I end up changing to a solid color to keep it easy for them and to avoid anymore delays. Overall the work is great, my nails held up really well and they are gentle and don't over buff. But the chaos of trying to get a timely appointment is frustrating and even if you get an appointment with someone there's no guarantee you'll be seen by that person since they don't write down who you're seeing. It's also frustrating that the pricing varies so widely depending on who your nail tech is. First time I got nail art on all nails and it was $55. Second time I got Cat eye and nail art on all nails and it was $70. They also say it's a luxury nail place but having people freak out about who is supposed to take care of whom, not having a good calendaring or appointment system, not having a uniform pricing system, and having loud phone calls makes it feel like a generic nail place But all the nail techs are super nice. It just feels a little chaotic and I was looking for a calming experience which I didn't get read more

JADE! So meticulous, sweet, fun and so talented. Caroline's pedicure massage was magic. read more

The New Era Nails - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

best nail salon i've ever been too! Daniel did my nails and he was so nice, understanding, made great conversation, and had amazing attention to detail. i will absolutely be coming back. jenny did my pedicure and really took her time and was intentional with the massage. you won't regret coming here. read more

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Clean, professional, and excellent service. You can sip tea as you wait and help yourself to candies Would come here again. read more

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It's been a minute since I got a good quality mani and pedi. I did a walk-in and was quickly serviced by Kayden and Chrystine. I decided to treat myself and went with the deluxe mani and pedi. Both Kayden and Chrystine were a diligent and thorough with cleaning my cuticles and great with the massage. I felt very relaxed and taken care of. The complimentary mocktail was a nice touch. Thank you again Kayden and Chrystine! I will be back again! read more

I have been seeing this place on social media and wanted to try it for a pedicure because it has been years since I had one. They had lots of different spa pedicure options and we went with the tropical spa gel pedicure and this was a full experience. It is definitely one you want to make sure you have time for because it is pretty lengthy with all of the extra spa steps they do but it was totally worth it! There is easy parking in this lot but it is a little busy and tight spaces. I don't get pedicures often but Van did a great job and was so kind, I will come back again for this one for the full spa pedicure experience. read more

The new era nail salon is THE PLACE TO BE! It's so clean, modern, and they have amazing nail techs. Everyone is so great, but my go to gal is JENNY! I LOVE HER. She gives the best pedicures. I've been going to her for over 2 years and she still gives me amazing service each time I see her. They offer yummy complimentary drinks as well so be sure to try one! read more

came in today with my mother for a pedicure. When I called to ask if they had availability, I was told yes and that we could come right away. When we arrived, we waited at least 20 minutes which was still fine. The manager asked what type of pedicure my mom wanted, with gel or without. We chose the service, and I specifically asked if it included removing dead skin and cleaning the feet. She told me yes, and that it also included a massage. The technician who worked on my mom did a terrible job. He was completely unprofessional to the point where I truly believe he was a trainee. He started with the nails first, and when I asked whether they usually do nails before cleaning the feet, he said yes, which already didn't seem right. Only after he finished the nails did he begin filing the skin, and he didn't even put her feet in warm water beforehand. He ended up hurting her and even causing small cuts. When I said I wasn't happy with the service, the technician told my mother that it was because we had chosen a type of pedicure that didn't include cleaning or removing dead skin something that was never explained to us beforehand. No one mentioned that there were different types of pedicures or what the differences were. I am extremely disappointed with the service and the treatment she received. It's especially frustrating because the place looks very nice, and I truly thought I had finally found a good salon for pedicures and manicures but unfortunately, that was not the case. read more

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Came here for my 2nd set, my go-to salon for any and every occasion. They really take their time and it's a cutesy vibe inside! read more

The New Era Nails - Pink acrylic nails - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Clean, classy, and beautifully done. Professional staff, relaxing atmosphere, and flawless nails. Will definitely be back. read more

The New Era Nails - Clean, classy, and beautifully done. Professional staff, relaxing atmosphere, and flawless nails. Will definitely be back, - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California

I loved my experience here! I came as a walk in on Saturday afternoon and they got in right away for a Gel X manicure. My manicurist was phenomenal and made me feel very comfortable throughout my appointment. I loved the vibe of the place and how clean and modern it was on the inside. I will definitely be back! read more

Called to see if I could do a walk in for a full set of gel-x at 3 in the afternoon and they were able to get me in at 330! The prices here for pedicures were a bit steep but their nail prices were reasonable for the nail art their pictures on socials showed they can provide, which is why I chose to come here. The place itself is large and beautifully kept, makes you feel like you just walked into an actual spa vs your average hole in the way kinda salon. There are complimentary drinks provided with a menu showing different cocktails/mocktails you can get, strawberry fizz was super yum! The lady who did my nails did amazing! They even have a book for you to choose the base color you want, which I've never had someone do and I loved that because sometimes they pick a whack ass color (LOL). Overall, full set was $82, I feel like for the experience/ ambiance it's worth it! read more

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I called and crossed my fingers hoping they would have availability for a same day appointment for my self and two daughters, they did! We arrived about 5mins before our appointment time. We were immediately sat and within 5mins we were starting our service. My nail tech was Anh. I took in a pic and she did not skimp on the detail and went above what I was expecting. We even got free mocktails that were so tasty. The nail techs here spare not details. The ambiance was friendly and the establishment clean. Yes it is a bit pricier than other nail salons but it was worth it for the craftsman ship. read more

The New Era Nails - Gel-x nails - Waxing Near Me - La Mesa, California