Ultimate Nails
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I'd been going in this place for so many years and it a feels like family. Always friendly, easy to talk too. I love love my girl Helen, she's always go beyond, accommodating and makes my appt at ease esp when I need last minute mani & pedi.
First visit: Best mani pedi I've received in SD. From Hillcrest to downtown I've tried them ALL and I stumbled upon this gem before a late meeting. In and out one hour with the most pristine done mani pedi. Couldn't be happier. Second visit: waste of $40. Cuticles are painted over, nails all cut at an angle and super square on my toes after I asked for round, and the polish (which is my own and super expensive) isn't on smoothly because of the cotton under it! W t f. also I paid extra for a foot massage and it was basically rubbing lotion into my legs. No pressure and constant talking the whole time.
Helen did an amazing job on my nails ! She knew exactly what I wanted to have done when I explained my preference. They are also very friendly with a lot of different color options
Went here today looking for a new spot to get my nails done close to home. Helen did exactly what I asked for. Love my nails. I'll definitely go back.
Two Thumbs Up! (painted nails that is! LOL) I have come to this place several times. The first time because it is in a convenient location, the other times were purely by choice. I called ahead and made to make an appointment for a wax. When I walked in, they greeted me by name and treated me like a princess. (no appointments are necessary though since they take walk ins) The staff is super friendly. They continue to call me by my first name. Each time that i have been here, they do a really good job. And the prices are as reasonable as any other nail place. But honestly the service is what sells me. I can go to another place and pay the same, but when you have the staff treating you great it makes a difference. And believe me when I say this, they try to treat others equally as good. When I have been there, it seems that there are others who have become loyal customers too and they are being greeted by name during their visit. The staff keeps the place clean and they each seem to be happy. They don't pressure me to up sell their services by adding something special to my nails. I like how this place is in a neat location that has a few foodies spots nearby. So I can treat myself to a bite to eat and get my nails done all in one stop. If your getting a pedicure, I am a sucker for their massaging chair! It massages my neck and back, while the staff is painting and massaging my legs. * * * Hello Princess! I love this treatment! * * * Yes, I admit it - - I am a repeat customer for multiple reasons. Good Service, Fast Service, Nice Nails, Massages and Princess Treatment ;-)
My new favorite nail salon in San Diego! Helen was very kind and managed to squeeze me in when I had called in the morning. My nails came out so well, especially since she actually cut my cuticles unlike some of the salons in the Bay Area. Also, the prices were cheap and I only paid $25 for a gel manicure.
awesome job. came here after moving in from Az. Helen accommodated me right away. I didn't have to make an appointment or anything. love the job she did with my nails! place and clean and quiet and would be my new sanctuary now that I'm back home. Thanks Helen! p.s. they take credit/debit cards, so you don't have to waste time going to the ATM to get cash like most nail salons in San Diego!
I called Ultimate Nails after work in desperate need of a fill. I wasn't happy with my last mani and I have heard nothing but great things about this place. I called about an hour before they close not expecting to get an appointment but luckily they had an opening. The salon is clean, it smells good, everyone is nice, but best of all...their work is GREAT. Helen worked on my nails and her experience shows in her technique. She took under an hour which makes me want to cry thinking about the 2 hours and a half I wasted over at a different salon. I love the shape of my nails and not to mention the over 100 gel colors to choose from. I already picked my next 5 manicures out. It's really convenient right off the 15. I have paid more for work that is mediocre and their prices are really great for the work they offer. I'm so glad I found this spot!
Pros: 1. Quality 2. Choice selection is prime - 837262847 options! 3. Price Cons: 1. Unfriendly... when they're busy you don't exist I have learned to always call for appointments in order to get service immediately. I've called for the past 3 times I've been here and was helped immediately. The first time I didn't, I walked in at 6pm and was told to come back tomorrow. They only had 2 workers and 1 client, maybe the client wanted a lot of stuff done. No biggie, but if I was a new customer, I wouldn't come back... I guess they don't have a problem with retaining clientele. I get my nails done regularly and would like to find a place that is clean, delivers a quality product, and welcoming! I've been here 4 times in 4 weeks, they recognize me, but treat me like they're too busy to be nice. I don't understand why and it actually makes me question if I'm a crazy customer... I definitely recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a clean, proficient, and quality place. You can't deny the quality and the choices of gel, ombré powder, or regular nail polish they offer here. Tip: Always call for an appointment, unless you go here during the day then they're always available.
Helen is my new hero! Such a clean beautiful job with great attention to detail. Speaks English, friendly and has a very wide range of polish and gel colors!! This is definitely my new nail salon go-to.
What can a guy say about a nail salon? Let's start with the folks here some of the most friendly folks i have come across. They did a mani pedi for both my wife and I. With her also getting the shellac thing done. Place was clean and without the pungent acetone smell we all have come to know. the ladies here paid very good attention to every aspect of the job. Heck, if i didn't live in San Antonio, TX, I would be coming here every time a pedi was in order.
Every time I get a design, I can't stop staring at them because it's always beyond perfection. They're fantastic. Moon goes above and beyond and never ceases to amaze me.
3 years ago
8 years ago
I've been coming to this salon for years and I can't believe I haven't left a review yet. It's always amazing service and my nails get complimented every time I get them done here! They have a huge range of colors and have been able to do any design I've shown them. It's affordable and the nails are amazing, so it's easy to see why I always come here. read more
6 years ago
I'd been going in this place for so many years and it a feels like family. Always friendly, easy to talk too. I love love my girl Helen, she's always go beyond, accommodating and makes my appt at ease esp when I need last minute mani & pedi. read more
8 years ago
First visit: Best mani pedi I've received in SD. From Hillcrest to downtown I've tried them ALL and I stumbled upon this gem before a late meeting. In and out one hour with the most pristine done mani pedi. Couldn't be happier. Second visit: waste of $40. Cuticles are painted over, nails all cut at an angle and super square on my toes after I asked for round, and the polish (which is my own and super expensive) isn't on smoothly because of the cotton under it! W t f. also I paid extra for a foot massage and it was basically rubbing lotion into my legs. No pressure and constant talking the whole time. read more
7 years ago
Helen did an amazing job on my nails ! She knew exactly what I wanted to have done when I explained my preference. They are also very friendly with a lot of different color options read more
7 years ago
Went here today looking for a new spot to get my nails done close to home. Helen did exactly what I asked for. Love my nails. I'll definitely go back. read more
Two Thumbs Up! (painted nails that is! LOL) I have come to this place several times. The first time because it is in a convenient location, the other times were purely by choice. I called ahead and made to make an appointment for a wax. When I walked in, they greeted me by name and treated me like a princess. (no appointments are necessary though since they take walk ins) The staff is super friendly. They continue to call me by my first name. Each time that i have been here, they do a really good job. And the prices are as reasonable as any other nail place. But honestly the service is what sells me. I can go to another place and pay the same, but when you have the staff treating you great it makes a difference. And believe me when I say this, they try to treat others equally as good. When I have been there, it seems that there are others who have become loyal customers too and they are being greeted by name during their visit. The staff keeps the place clean and they each seem to be happy. They don't pressure me to up sell their services by adding something special to my nails. I like how this place is in a neat location that has a few foodies spots nearby. So I can treat myself to a bite to eat and get my nails done all in one stop. If your getting a pedicure, I am a sucker for their massaging chair! It massages my neck and back, while the staff is painting and massaging my legs. * * * Hello Princess! I love this treatment! * * * Yes, I admit it - - I am a repeat customer for multiple reasons. Good Service, Fast Service, Nice Nails, Massages and Princess Treatment ;-) read more
7 years ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Helen is so amazing & so is Kim. I uploaded one with flash and one without! I have now found my new fav nail tech :) read more
15 years ago
7 years ago
My new favorite nail salon in San Diego! Helen was very kind and managed to squeeze me in when I had called in the morning. My nails came out so well, especially since she actually cut my cuticles unlike some of the salons in the Bay Area. Also, the prices were cheap and I only paid $25 for a gel manicure. read more
11 years ago
awesome job. came here after moving in from Az. Helen accommodated me right away. I didn't have to make an appointment or anything. love the job she did with my nails! place and clean and quiet and would be my new sanctuary now that I'm back home. Thanks Helen! p.s. they take credit/debit cards, so you don't have to waste time going to the ATM to get cash like most nail salons in San Diego! read more
11 years ago
I called Ultimate Nails after work in desperate need of a fill. I wasn't happy with my last mani and I have heard nothing but great things about this place. I called about an hour before they close not expecting to get an appointment but luckily they had an opening. The salon is clean, it smells good, everyone is nice, but best of all...their work is GREAT. Helen worked on my nails and her experience shows in her technique. She took under an hour which makes me want to cry thinking about the 2 hours and a half I wasted over at a different salon. I love the shape of my nails and not to mention the over 100 gel colors to choose from. I already picked my next 5 manicures out. It's really convenient right off the 15. I have paid more for work that is mediocre and their prices are really great for the work they offer. I'm so glad I found this spot! read more
Pros: 1. Quality 2. Choice selection is prime - 837262847 options! 3. Price Cons: 1. Unfriendly... when they're busy you don't exist I have learned to always call for appointments in order to get service immediately. I've called for the past 3 times I've been here and was helped immediately. The first time I didn't, I walked in at 6pm and was told to come back tomorrow. They only had 2 workers and 1 client, maybe the client wanted a lot of stuff done. No biggie, but if I was a new customer, I wouldn't come back... I guess they don't have a problem with retaining clientele. I get my nails done regularly and would like to find a place that is clean, delivers a quality product, and welcoming! I've been here 4 times in 4 weeks, they recognize me, but treat me like they're too busy to be nice. I don't understand why and it actually makes me question if I'm a crazy customer... I definitely recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a clean, proficient, and quality place. You can't deny the quality and the choices of gel, ombré powder, or regular nail polish they offer here. Tip: Always call for an appointment, unless you go here during the day then they're always available. read more
11 years ago
Helen is my new hero! Such a clean beautiful job with great attention to detail. Speaks English, friendly and has a very wide range of polish and gel colors!! This is definitely my new nail salon go-to. read more
12 years ago
What can a guy say about a nail salon? Let's start with the folks here some of the most friendly folks i have come across. They did a mani pedi for both my wife and I. With her also getting the shellac thing done. Place was clean and without the pungent acetone smell we all have come to know. the ladies here paid very good attention to every aspect of the job. Heck, if i didn't live in San Antonio, TX, I would be coming here every time a pedi was in order. read more
9 years ago
Every time I get a design, I can't stop staring at them because it's always beyond perfection. They're fantastic. Moon goes above and beyond and never ceases to amaze me. read more
10 years ago
This is my go to spot. It's cheap and they do a good job! TIP!!: I would make a reservation they do get busy!! read more
11 years ago
This place is amazing! Made an appointment last minute (not recommended) and they were able to fit me in on my lunch break. I'd previously had a cheap gel manicure that took some extra work to get off of my nails, but they were more than happy to help. One gentlemen spent a very long time on my pedicure, and paid extra detail to each step of his work. I had two very nice women working on my nails (one hand each, I felt like a celebrity!) because they knew I was rushing since I was on my work lunch break. My nails look perfect. The color selection is great. The prices are fair. Everyone is kind and friendly. I will definitely be going back! read more
6 years ago
9 years ago
Helen was so friendly, and did such a good job! She filled in my acrylics and re shaped my nails better than they did at the salon I originally got them done at. She was very precise and cleaned up the edges that weren't perfect. She also managed to squeeze me in to her schedule last minute. I enjoyed the vibe of the place and they had music videos playing on a screen for entertainment. Much better than the expensive acrylics I paid for previously. read more
11 years ago
I love this place. Ha and Thao and everyone there are so kind and amazing and always do the most amazing job! read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Pros: ample parking I was happy with my nails outcome (french tip manicure) Cons: they wanted to charge me an extra dollar for paying with my credit card or debit card. The drying station should have a timer, I wasn't sure how long to sit there for. Decor needs an update and staff wasn't nice or mean..they were average. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
I have been coming to this nail salon for about a year now. I love the fact that shellac nails are done so well and last long. Usually Moon does an amazing job with both the way she does my nails and also customer service. If she's not there, I don't normally have the same experience like I do with her. If they are busy, it's harder to be acknowledged and receive good customer service. If you go to this nail salon, make sure you see Moon. read more
10 years ago
Great place! Didn't want to sit in traffic so I stopped at this place. The ladies were friendly and nice! They took me in right away! They took their time and made sure I was happy with my nails after. I will definitely come back again read more
7 years ago
11 years ago
Came in on my day off to get my nails done for a fitness competition I have this weekend. Saw all of the positive Yelp reviews, and it was very convenient to where I live. When I first arrived I was a little surprised because it seems to be in need of a little TLC... But I thought, no matter, that doesn't mean they won't do a good job. They were able to get me started right away, great I thought! As I sat there, no one really said anything to me other than the necessary questions, I tried to strike up conversation but that was a fail. Looking around I noticed that the place seemed quite dirty (floors, unkept manicure stations, etc.) The gentleman there started on my pedicure while I was at the manicure station, which was a little bit of a bummer (because I wanted to enjoy the massage chair) and it was a little awkward having to contort my body one way for her to do the manicure and the other way for the pedicure. I was trying to keep it simple, just solid white on both (no problem right?). He finished my pedicure really quickly, and I was too busy watching her do my nails to see if there was anything funky going on with the pedicure. So looking past the first couple red flags, I had shown Helen a picture of what I was wanting, coffin/ballerina shape, preferably on the short side, one color, 5 rhinestones on one nail, simple. So the whole time I had to point out areas that were missed, uneven, or crooked. I started getting bugged but, this is what she does for a living so trust that it will be fine. No. Once the color went on the babysitting continued, I had to ask that she redo a couple nails that she bumped and got messed up rather than her just leaving it to look poorly done. Also, my finger was bumped with the electric file, and it hurt and bled a little... No reaction, apology, or even asking if I was ok. Fast forward almost two hours and I'm barely finished. I had somewhere to be, that I had to tell them I needed to go. Finally when I went to check out, their pricing posted inside was as follows $20 acrylic set, $16 pedicure, $2 per nail design ($4 total) = $40 (correct?) she quotes me something higher and I say wait... Lay out the addition... They tell me no, and then tell me something lower but still not $40. I am needing to leave so I say ok whatever, not going to argue, just pay and go. Then looking down at my nails I see that all of them have numerous bubbles. Seriously? So I quietly say, since there are other customers around, "hey look I'm really not trying to be a pest but all of my nails have bubbles, I don't have the time to have anyone fix it now, can I come back tomorrow?" They say sure, what time? Now I've worked in customer service before and generally when something is amiss with the service someone receives you compensate accordingly, especially if extra time is needed to fix a mistake that was not by fault of the customer. That is obviously not their policy here, proceeded to run my card for the full amount and said see you tomorrow. -_- Not sure if I want to return after work to see if tomorrow will be better. read more
14 years ago
I just got a shellac manicure here and it looks great. Can't beat the prices! $25 for the manicure and I was done in 30 minutes. The service was prompt and friendly. I'll definitely be back. read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
11 years ago
11 years ago
Second time in these salon. Thao did mine and I love it. I'm trying to upload but my phone is being difficult at this moment but she quick fast and she has these saying that I love." I want my customers to leave here happy " walked in with plain beat up nails and walk out happy with wealth looking nails. Thanks Thao. She's awesome. read more
11 years ago
I just started going to this nail salon because it was convenient for me. (It's just down the street from my work). They accept walk-in which is a plus because I'm bad with appointments. I would show them a picture of what I want and they are able to duplicate it to my liking. (Which is impressive because I'm extremely picky! ) This is my new go to nail salon! read more
11 years ago
I am very please with the service I had. I asked for white tips and they told me that it would be bad because my nails are so short. They took the extra time to paint the white tips on, and she was very detail oriented which was great. read more
11 years ago
I've been coming here for many, many years. Since I am getting married tomorrow, it was the only salon I wanted to go to for the big day manis and pedis. I'm very impressed and pleased with how my nails turned out. I got a gel manicure with rhinestones and it's absolutely gorgeous, and it makes my ring stand out! Ha, Thao, Lyn and company are a great team, and I will always highly recommend them!! Thanks ladies! read more
7 years ago
11 years ago
Helen has done my nails the past two times. She is so friendly and very accommodating. She's fair with her prices and does a good job. Definitely a happy customer (: read more
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5250 Murphy Canyon Rd
Ste 121
San Diego, CA 92123
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