I found Valley Nails on Yelp while looking for a new spot after moving from Carlsbad, and I'm so glad I did--it's super convenient to my work. It's located inside Phoenix Salon Suites, and even though it's a smaller space, it actually makes the whole experience feel more relaxed and semi-private. Everyone there is really focused on doing a great job, and you can tell they care about the details. Stephanie has done my nails for the past three visits, and I've loved them every time. She's amazing at shaping and filing, and always makes sure everything looks even and clean--without me having to say a thing. She's also just really warm and easy to talk to, which makes the whole appointment even better. read more

I will always come back to Valley Nails because they do such good work!! I came here on a Friday in person to make an appointment with Stephanie for the next day. They've moved locations since my last review. They're currently in Phenix Salon which is closer to Sprouts and Burlington Coat Factory. When you enter go towards the left and it's the first door on your right. The other suite is at the end of that same hall. They currently have two suites but Stephanie said they're looking at another permanent location that's big enough to fit all their workers in. This setup in Phenix Salon is only temporary. Anyway, I came in at 10am on Saturday morning to get my nails done for Coachella. I showed Stephanie the strawberry nails that I wanted and she delivered!! Got a gel manicure and a higher tier pedicure and total for both was $110. I wish I got the name of my pedicurist because she did a really good job with scrubbing the dead skin and calluses off my feet. To be honest she's been the best pedicure that I've ever gotten at Valley Nails. It's been two weeks since Coachella and my toe nails still look pristine!! read more

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I was really disappointed by my experience with the service and quality of nails at this salon. I asked for round nails, and the technician working with me trimmed them down into square shapes. I repeatedly told her that I didn't prefer the squares, to which she responded that my nails were too short for anything round, and continued cutting them into squares. I kept pressing that I did not want a square shape, and after she had already cut all my nails down into the wrong shape, she eventually she caved and filed them into something more round. By then, they were much shorter than I would have liked. The technician applied three layers of gel, but unevenly - the beds of my nails were bumpy. She got some gel on my fingers and didn't wipe it off. The gel also started chipping within a couple of days, and all of it peeled off in a week. read more

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Had to make last minute mani apt due to gel polish coming off and didn't want to sit in traffic to go to my regular salon. This place was a good alternative, conveniently located inside Mira Mesa Mall. Lisa was my tech, she's patient, not really rushed, but was cutting it close to ripping the side of my thumb when she was filing too fast. No bumps or bubbles on CATEYE polish, so I guess that's good! My backup or plan B salon. read more

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I've been here several times for pedicures and have always had a good experience until today. I had an appointment scheduled for 1:45 PM, but by 2:10 PM I was still just sitting there soaking my feet and hadn't been helped. I understand that delays can happen, but if you're running significantly behind schedule, it would be appreciated if you let customers know or avoid booking appointments you can't keep on time. Respecting customers' time is just as important as providing good service. read more

I really like the way they do my nails. They do such a good job that I only need to get them done once a month. I've been going to this salon for about a year. read more

Loved my experience getting my nails done there! Really high quality work for a good price. I will be back!

This was my first time at valley nails, I think her name was Tina but she did my manicure and I absolutely love what she did! The nail art and the cute little stickers made my nails look so cute! I would definitely come again and request her to do my nails. The environment of the place is also really nice everyone is so nice and welcoming. read more

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This place is so good! The people here are so nice and accommodating. Stephanie did such a great job with my nails I really like how they turned out! 10/10 would recommend, definitely coming back next time! read more

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Over charged for service. I had a regular ($30) pedi and asked for callus remover only. The total when she was done was $50. Not even in Los Angeles do they charge that much for a standard pedi with callus remover. Can't recommend an establishment that overcharges. Let the service match what you charge and then I'd be okay, but I definitely did not receive a $50 pedicure experience. read more

I've been going here for the past 5 years and still getting my nails done here even though I live in Chula Vista. I love Getting my nails done with Stephany. I started off with conservative style nails to fun designs. Once you walk in you are greeted with a hello and they call you by your name. Which is very welcoming. Once you find a great nail lady who know your style you stay with here which I have. Thank you Stephany for always making me feel welcomed and have the best nail designs. read more

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I've been doing my nails at Valley Nails for over 5 years now and I absolutely love the service and the atmosphere! Their prices are reasonable and their services is exceptional ! I've tried other nail salons around the area or in other places when I haven't been able to get in with them due to needing a last minute appointment but I always come back here. I recommend this place to everyone I know and have had friends that visit from out of town fall in love and talk about wanting to come back when they visit next ! 100/10 would recommend read more

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I was very conflicted on writing this review but the recent experience I had did not sit right with me so I need to address it in hopes that they see this and change their behaviors. I have been going to Valley Nails on and off for years and my experience has always been with the owner because she can do Acrylics. She is very kind and the prices are very cheap compared to other shops in Mira Mesa. I stopped getting acrylics so now I just do gel and because of that I don't have a preference of who I go to for my nails. I walk in on Halloween and it's pretty dead. I ask for someone to do a gel manicure and this lady who was sleeping on the massage chair starts to get up after the owner is calling her name to work on me. She wasn't very welcoming and just stared at me. I sit down and someone else hands me the color book. I actually didn't know what color I wanted and had a really hard time picking. I tell the lady that I'm unsure and am between two colors. She says she can put them on my nails for me to see. I say sure. After she's done prepping my nails she puts a very small smidge on two of my nails and asks me which color I wanted. The problem was that these were dark colors that I chose so by her putting a tiny smidge didn't help me figure out the true color. I was conflicted. She immediately starts to complain in Vietnamese "OH THIS GIRL HAD ALL THIS TIME TO CHOOSE A COLOR SHE STILL DOESNT KNOW HOW ANNOYING etc". Oh by the way, I'm Vietnamese. So I know she was complaining about me, but I choose to say nothing because I wanted to keep the peace in the shop (there were other clients there and I didn't want to cause a scene). I was mortified. I try to explain to her that it's hard for me to tell and she stares at me like I'm dumb and raises her voice "DO YOU WANT THE GREEN OR RED WHICH ONE". Again this is really annoying me because I know she's upset at me and also I am not even raising my voice at her yet she is to me. Again, I'm Vietnamese, I know we are loud people, but her tone and what she was saying was definitely out of anger. I honestly didn't know what to do so I just picked one of the colors because she was rushing me. Also there were no customers waiting so I don't know why she wasn't being patient with me. I came mid day as well so they weren't going to close anytime soon. After choosing the color she says to me "IF YOU WANT RED COLOR YOU TELL ME AND I PICK FOR YOU". Um, to be honest I don't know what I wanted and also I have been to salons where I asked the nail tech for help and they just shoved a book in my face and told me to pick. I was in complete silence for the rest of my nail session and she starts to notice. Her tone of voice changes completely, she starts calling me "baby". She knows she needs to get a good tip from me so she did that. I know it. And guess what, I still tipped her 18% even though she put me through a mental turmoil. There was absolutely NO NEED for her to complain about ME in front of ME for everyone in the shop to hear. Honestly I rather just go to Tori Nail Bar right around the corner because of this experience. I am very sorry to give this establishment a 1 star but it was just extremely unacceptable and left me VERY uncomfortable. I hope this lady learns to be more forgiving and patient also to not talk shit about clients in Vietnamese because you never who is!! EDIT: Notice how the two reviews after mine are created literally a day after I posted this review. Both accounts only having 1 review total of this establishment giving them 5 stars and mentioning the same 3 names. One of the accounts were made in November this year. Hmmm very sketchy! They probably created these reviews to attract the attention away from this one. So sad! Why can't they just apologize. What a terrible way to run a business. Thumbs down for sure and never coming back here! read more

They moved to a smaller salon inside Phoenix suites. Best pedicure I've ever had. Hard working folks. Will always come back!

This is a small hidden sport rather at the back of the complex. I went here for the first time recently and had a good experience. Stephanie did a great job on my nails. I showed her my inspiration picture and she almost achieved that. She is also very sweet and welcoming. They charged me $45 for a full set of acrylics and $15 for small nail art. In all pretty good prices and effort. I am going to be a returning customer. read more

Excellent service as always. Friendly staff. Cutesy design. Thank you! Love going here. read more

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Stephanie is the first nail technician I've come across who truly has a passion for what she does. She is always taking extra time and effort to ensure that my nails are up to her standards. She's also very creative, so I tend to leave the artistic ideas up to her imagination. :) I'm so glad I found Stephanie because now she's the only person I go to for my nails. Thanks to her, I get compliments on my nails everywhere I go. Not to mention, she does a great job at doing her best to preserve the integrity of my real nails as they are not acrylic. Thanks, Stephanie! Side note: my nails in the photo are about a week old and they're lasting so well! read more

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i love this place so much! ladies are very nice and my mom loves it here :) got gel nail manicure for the first time in i think ten years read more

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I've been going to Valley Nails for a while now and couldn't be happier with their services! Holly is my go to for nails, and she does an incredible job at recreating any designs I show her. For pedicures, Lisa is amazing--she really digs in deep and makes sure my feet feel brand new every time. Even when Holly or Lisa aren't available, all the other ladies at Valley Nails are fantastic as well! I used to go to Tori Nails, but Valley Nails has won me over with their fair pricing, exceptional service, and friendly staff! Highly recommend!!! read more

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I decided to cheat on the place I usually go to because my last two pedis weren't as great as before. I brought my daughter and sister in law for mani pedis. It's my daughter's 10th birthday and she has a wonderful experience. Usually my daughter doesn't let me cut her nails, but she was comfortable here and got a beautiful style on her nails. My sister in law us usually doesn't get mani/pedis but even she was impressed with hers. I got a full acrylic set with a pedi. Stephanie understood immediately that I don't like it to be really long but not thick. I haven't had a great set in a long time. I'm so happy with the experience I will definitely go again. read more

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Stephanie and Kathy are great!!! Stephanie did my red acrylics perfect for the fall season. I love the almond shape and color. I've been coming to Valley Nails for years and love it here. Everyone is so welcoming and nice, and they offer complimentary water and drinks. Very clean and organized space too. Perfect for having a self-care relaxation day. Thank you again Stephanie and Kathy, see you guys again soon!!! read more

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Stephanie did a fantastic job on my pride nails! I really appreciate her attention to detail. read more

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I normally don't go to Vietnamese nail salons, because they sometimes talk shit in Vietnamese and I don't like hearing it lol. Some places do this, not all. I never tell them I'm Vietnamese unless it comes up because why should I? Anyway, the ladies here were really negative gossiping the whole time which led to an unpleasant experience. They were talking about how their customers feet smell, how "little" tips people leave, etc. Their negative energy really irritated me when I was supposed to be relaxing. Vi did my pedicure. It was a standard one. I didn't feel like it was exceptional and she said maybe 2 words to me, but a lot to her coworkers. Maybe she assumed I was young and wouldn't tip well? Well I didn't because it wasn't a good experience haha. Anyway, it was my first time here and I won't be back with so many other salons in the area. I didn't see the prices posted anywhere. It was $27 for a plain pedicure. read more

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Everything is we great and didn't take too long. I got a star design and pink toes love them sm read more

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Tina is great!!! This was my first time at this shop, and she was so kind in accommodating me. I got a full set, and I love them. She made sure I was satisfied with the length, the shape and even how many coats of color she placed. Lol You have to have an appointment prior to coming, so be sure to call! Also, bring cash! You can use their ATM, but the surcharge is no fun. read more

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Thank you ladies for my experience here at Valley nail! HOLLY did a fantastic job . I was looking for a summer look and I got it. The vibe today was so great, everyone is so super and kind . It never fails , I get 5 star service EVERYTIME ! read more

Valley Nails - Went today to get my nails done again with HOLLY! She never fails. All of the ladies there are true genuine classy ladies and very sweet - Nail Salons Near Me - San Diego, California

Well, well, well, Valley Nail Shop. You've got some explaining to do. I was in a rush, looking for a nearby nail shop and came across Valley Nail Shop after reading some glowing Yelp reviews and getting a recommendation from an acquaintance. After a quick glance at their page, I was sold! But boy, was I wrong. If I had known what I was in for, I might've just stuck with my chipped nails and a Boba run. Here's my experience, grab your popcorn - it's a wild ride. A Little Word About Those "Glowing" Yelp Reviews: So here's the real kicker: After my visit, I did a deep dive on Yelp. I noticed a pretty obvious pattern: whenever the shop gets a bad review, a slew of brand-new 5-star reviews magically appear right after. This gives the impression that someone's working overtime to bury the less-than-stellar feedback and keep their overall rating high. Call it "review manipulation," call it "coincidence," but I've been around the block enough times to recognize the trend. Pay: Let's start with the price. A gel French manicure and basic pedicure for $68 (a fairly standard price), plus a $20 cash tip for a total of $88. So far, so good, right? Wrong. After leaving and almost home, I realized I hadn't been charged. Yep, I literally left without paying. When I called them to let them know, hoping to pay over the phone with my cc, they asked for Zelle to which I said all I have is a credit card. The staff was noticeably... less than thrilled and reluctantly accepted my cc over the phone. Yeah sorry it took a few minutes more away from your card playing and further gossiping which I can clearly hear over the phone. Service: Now, let's talk about the service. My nails turned out okay (the white lines were a bit uneven, etc). However, the experience was... less than stellar. I arrived for my appt with one of their sr staff, who was fluent, & a pedicurist who barely spoke English. After a few minutes into my appt, I started to notice something was off. The staff was chatting in their language - loudly and judgmentally - Classic. I gave them the benefit of the doubt & tipped each $10 upfront to hopefully get them to focus on the job instead of me. Spoiler: It didn't work. They carried on, full steam ahead, gossiping. At first, I thought, "Maybe they're just discussing their wknd plans." But then I realized this was less "small talk" and more "judging the customer." One kept asking me questions, like "What do you do?" To which I answered, "I just finished some gardening work and tied up my grape vines." Insert awkward silence. Instead of moving on, she turned to her co-worker and, added her own seasoning. "Oh, she's a farmer, that's why she's so dark,". Rude. Then said, "She asked for a thick white line for her French manicure... well, I'm just going to do a thin one instead." Uh, what?! And "She asked for a menu but only wants a basic pedicure, you can tell she is cheap, look at what she's wearing." And other comments that I would get BEEPED out if I wrote them. I was trying to read and can't concentrate. At that point, I realized it wasn't just a simple chat - this was a full-on gossip session. BINGO - we hit the trifecta of judgment: my job, lifestyle, and apparently, my clothing. Little did they know, I'm fluent in that language. Did I call them out on it? Nah. I didn't want to stoop to their level. But it was a tad disturbing that the owner was there adding her own quiet contribution to the mix. Note to self: Don't show up to VALLEY NAILS in yoga clothes, with no makeup & jewelry if you don't want to be dissected like an insect on a lab table. When they were done, they basically rushed me out of the shop, just the classic "hurry up and leave" vibe, even though no one else was waiting. I in front of the shop for ~10 mins, to finish reading, before driving home and then realized - I hadn't been charged. Comedy of errors at its finest. Ambiance: The shop is right next to Petco. It's clean enough, but the vibe is pretty meh. Nothing that screams "relaxing spa experience" here. Many other shops have a little more personality and warmth. In this case, the only thing warm was the unsolicited gossip. If I had to sum it up in one phrase, I'd call it a "hot mess." Final Thoughts: Here's the thing: there are tons of nail shops around, and in fact, there's one a few doors down called Tori Nail Bar & Spa, next to Ding Tea. Check that place out - or any other nail shop, really. I've been getting my nails done for 35+ years, and I've never experienced anything like this where the staff is openly disrespecting you and gossiping behind your back. A service business should never allow that kind of behavior. A relaxing mani/pedi turned into a crash course in bad service, uncomfortable vibes, and questionable Yelp review practices. Save your money and your sanity, and go somewhere else. Oh and to the staff at Valley Nails, I don't mind a little gossip about general news as long as its not about me. Thanks, but no thanks! read more

Thank you so much !! I had an ingrown toe nail problem and they literally ripped my soul and placed it back gently tragic but Phenomenal work for my first time here . My toe lady got 15$ tip and the one who removed the nail and did my eyebrows got a 10$ tip they both deserved it read more

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Amazing nails again from my usual ladies Thank you for the extra care as always, You Ladies are awesome! read more

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I took a long break from getting my nails done due to the pandemic, but started again fall 2021 and I've been coming monthly ever since. Stephanie is definitely my go-to gal. Communicating with her to get an appointment is always easy and she always does a wonderful job on my nails. I always stay with my natural nails and she applies dip powder and gel on them, which make them stronger and have my manicure last longer. I love the colors that they offer and Stephanie always does great being creative when I want more than just a color and ask for a design. The shop is always nice and clean. read more

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Went in so they could remove my gel x, they filed my nails so thin i can see the bed of my nail and can barely put any pressure on them. There's also still patches of gel on my nails. Paid $25 just for them to completely wreck my nails read more

Super horrible experience there. Not friendly. No customer service. They all look like they want to choke you. Always trying to upsell services you don't need. My gel polish chipped the next day. Not even the color i actually wanted, but they ran out of the color. I didnt say anything else because everyone looked so miserable. Just wanted to try a different place. Sorry I did that. Going back to Tori Nails. No one go here ever. read more

Really upset :/. I spent so much $ on dip to strengthen my nails and the girl today had no clue what she was doing and removed it with a machine and now my nails are all thin, weak, and brittle. They said manager wasnt in today. They argued with me but theyre wrong, i go to a dip guy normally but since I worked in mira mesa today i was stuck with this shoddy place. My dip guy even told me they removed the dip wrong and now my nails are weak and brittle again because they painfully removed layers of my nail with their machine ‍‍‍ also totally overcharged. First quoted 10$ for dip removal and then moved it to 20$ just to remove it wrong! Not going back. read more

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It's time for an update! It's been a few more years and Stephany is great as always! The entire team is always welcoming to all, those who have appointments and those who just walk in, everyone is treated like family. The care that Stephany takes to make sure my nails are healthy and looking great is appreciated. She makes sure to remind me to wash my hands before I leave because I have super sensitive skin. I appreciate the concern to make sure I'm ok. So take a minute to schedule time with your favorite nail tech or walk-in. You'll get the attention and service we all deserve I was not solicited for this update. I was referring someone to Valley Nails earlier today and realized it was time there be a fresh review as well as a good reminder to me it's time to schedule my next appointment! read more

I love going to Valley Nails Mira Mesa for quality manicure and pedicures! The nail technicians are so kind and friendly, and all of them are so talented with their work. If you want nail art, I highly recommend getting them done by Holly or Stephanie. Very talented artists! I get my nails done at Valley Nails every month, and they never disappoint! Highly recommend! read more

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Got my nails done here by Holly and I love them! She was very patient and constantly checked with me to make sure I was satisfied with the length, shape, and design. Would definitely go here again! All the people working here are very nice and understanding. read more

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I've come here for years.... LAST TIME!!! Just left the place, I literally drive all the way from Escondido because this was my nail place. Super disappointed this time around. I gave the girl simple instructions on how I wanted my shape of my nails. Well, she messed up so bad my nails are uneven and super short. She said she spoke a little english and not to be mean but she could've asked her coworkers for help. Now I have to fix it at home read more

My first time coming here here was yesterday and the service was so amazing I have never had such a great experience. I don't remember what the name of the person who did my toes was but I willl 100% be coming back it's amazing! read more

This was my third visit here and there's a reason why I keep coming back. The salon itself is very well lit and super clean. They have brand new spa chairs and all the nail techs here are (to say the least) very talented. Stephany has done my gel mani all 3 times and she does such an amazing job. They're all super sweet and really take care of their clients. They also have some amazing pedi options, my favorite is the one with the mask and hot stone massage! So worth the money. If you guys are looking for a nail place to go to, please come here! You will not be disappointed. I am so happy with how my nails turn out every single time! read more

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I've been going to Valley Nails for 7 years and they never disappoint. I usually go to get my eyebrows wax and my nails done from Stephanie she the best. read more

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