Helen is so kind and patient. She let me try multiple colors before feeling comfortable with the color I chose. I will definitely be back.

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

Ultimate Nails - Loved my nails after visiting!! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

As always they take excellent care of you. Got the usual mani/pedi and relaxed in the massage chair. I was almost "jelly" like when I left. It was nice to be pampered. read more

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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. read more

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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

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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

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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

Ultimate Nails - Ombré nails with rhinestones by Helen - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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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

Ultimate Nails - Nails by Helen! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

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I've been going to this salon for over 15 years. The staff have always been very nice to me and love when I bring in my 82-yr old mom. I've gone to them for facials, waxing, mani/pedis-- and have had nothing but great results. The place is always busy so it's always a good idea to call ahead. They try to get everyone fit in-- super accommodating. I, too, am shocked by some of the poor reviews because in the 15 years I've been there, not ONCE have I had a crappy experience, either with my nails or personal treatment. Please come visit Thao, Ha, and Ha (aka Helen) 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Ultimate Nails - Acrylics done by Helen - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

Helen is so great. She does nails the best!! They last so long. This is my second visit and these are very nice. Thank you Helen.

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

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Excellent service, great results! Every time I go in, they make my nails look perfect! read more

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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

Ultimate Nails - Love the colors and precision! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

Helen is so nice, always does a wonderful job on my feet and the prices are low! I have been going to Ultimate Salon for years and l can tell you that every employee there has always been friendly and a shining example of great customer service It really doesn't matter which nail technician that you see because they're all well versed in every area and are a credit to their profession I have had my nails done at other places before but have never received the quality of work that l get from the staff at Ultimate Salon and they always make me feel important Even without an appointment I usually don't have to wait very long although I suggest calling a for an appointment because when you do quality work like they do, people keep coming back I don't write many reviews but, while l was there yesterday a woman called and wanted to be seen right away = the speaker phone was not on but, you could still hear her yelling like a crazy person when she was told that the staff were all busy at the moment I noticed that she posted an untrue bad review just because she couldn't get in immediately and felt obligated to set the record straight and tell the truth about Ultimate Salon There's good reason why I see many return customers when I go there = over the years, I've heard nothing but positive remarks from any of the customers and the staff are friendly, professional and treat everyone with respect Quality and compassion at a good low price = l highly recommend Ultimate Salon read more

I love this place. Ha and Thao and everyone there are so kind and amazing and always do the most amazing job! read more

Ultimate Nails - A fun summer manicure using the new colors Ha showed me - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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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

Ultimate Nails - French tip manicure - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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Was in desperate need of a shellac fill, but hate paying the "take off charge". Called to check, they said they do not charge for take off and had no wait! They got me in and out in a half hour with a job well done! I will be going back, this will now be my go to spot because I can get them done all in my lunchbreak! read more

Amazing service. They fit me in on my lunch hour and were so accommodating to my limited schedule. Manicure looks great! Will definitely be back. read more

Went here a few weeks ago to get my eyebrows arch. Once I entered the establishment I stood there for a few minutes without anyone acknowledging me, once I made myself known I was told to hold on while the individual finished her lunch (it was only one other customer in the store). Finally she got to me and when it came time to pay she told me my total was $10, I checked online upon arriving and say that it was $8 online and then In the store they had updated their price to $9 which was fine so when I asked her did they go up on the price she said No! I said the signs says $9 and she just repeated that my total was $10, I didn't want to be petulant with her so I just paid the price asked. This is a very unprofessional, swindling, and rude company. read more

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

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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

Ultimate Nails - shellac manicure - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

Man some of these women have been treated uber poorly!!! I go to this shop fairly often!! I mean when i was getting my acrylic on this was my favorite shop!! The women were typical... very abrupt/ harsh when talking, but I feel like almost ALL NAIL SHOPS ran by chinese/vietnamese/asian women are sort of like that. I know its about customer service and yadda yadda... but I guess I dont really care so much because the product in my opinion is to my liking. I usually LOVE going to see HELEN (who I think is the owner/co owner of the joint) and I believe HA is right next to her and she is very good w/ the pedis/nails/ EYE BROWS!!! I started getting my real nails done with the shellac and love it even more!! Thanks a bunch Ultimate Nails... U guys aren't as bad as everyone makes you out... People should really take a look at their final product before they leave... u paid them to do something... if you dont like it... tell them to do it over... JUST SAYIN!!! read more

Quan #1 !!!!! Here now getting my toes done!! Came here a few times before and always get great service!! My friend Quan is doing my nails, and I must say he is fabulous!!! Such a nice relaxing massage too!! I'll be back again soon!!! read more

They always do a great job here! my nails always look fantastic! They can always fit me in and its walking distance from my office.

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

Ultimate Nails - Second time: Ask for Thao - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place so much! Excellent service, huge selection of colors and price is great. Will definitely be coming back again to get my nails done here read more

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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

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Great job Helen and staff. I have been coming here the last 10 years and still love my nails. Thank you for such great service. read more

Ultimate Nails - Love my ballerina sparkly nails by Helen. They rock and so does this salon! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

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