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    Transformation Salon & Spa

    4.2 (17 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Transformation Salon & Spa

    Haircut

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

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    Hand nail fill-in

    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Patricia F.

    My first time coming here and I was quite disappointed. I got the pink and whites and my nails are so uneven and they don't match, with the white tip and fingernail length. They look horrible. I had a lunch date with a friend right after and she made a comment about what a bad job it was. I would have asked for an all new set but I just wanted out of there. I ended up going home and just painting my nails. Not only that but I was told that I should try their waxing services so that I would look prettier. Way to insult your customers. I will definitely not be coming back nor would I ever recommend this place.

    Showing off my "cool" nails after Tiffany did a great job on them:)
    Lily G.

    I'm visiting here in Poway from the Seattle area. This was my first visit in this salon. I was very pleased when i asked the manicurist, Tiffany to do my nails in my SEATTLE SEAHAWKS colors and she did a great job! They are very nice too!

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    Brittany K.

    I just love this place! Vanessa does my nails exactly the way I want every time! I have been going since she opened and I will continue to go as long a so live here!!

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    Fiorella V.

    Today was my first time coming to this salon and I loved it! I brought my daughter and they made her feel like a princess! They did a beautiful job on our mani pedi's. I'll definitely be coming back. I also enjoyed that they had conversations with us.

    Marty T.

    Went here for the very 1st time today for a manicure and haircut....What a great experience !! It's a brand new business in Poway. It's an extremely clean and modern salon. It's exactly what Poway needed. It's located next to Sprouts in the Vons Plaza. Ask for Vanessa, you won't be disappointed !

    L S.

    Amazing experience , I feel well taken care of when I come here. I've done pink and whites and pedis and eye lash extensions here. Everything always turns out amazing! Venessa really knows what she's doing! I literally can spend my whole day there doing my nails , hair , eyelash extensions, you name it ! I love this place !

    My hearts that I specifically asked for on the side and they ended up giving me one ugly jacked up heart in the middle of my toes.

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    This is the best mani pedi I have ever had. Grateful when I am in town to see my favorite manicurist.

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