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    World Nails & Spa

    3.3 (291 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

    Services - World Nails & Spa

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    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

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    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Very nice people but their nail technicians can't do a simple French tip manicure. Two ladies tried and I ended up just leaving with the base color instead of French tip that's I originally wanted because it was so bad. Paid $35 for this....

    Gel bubbles up or lifting .. at this point, who knows?
    Monica M.

    I had a 2:00 PM appointment with Ryan and showed up early at 1:55 PM, but wasn't greeted or acknowledged like usual. I came in for a gel pedicure and a fill on my full set, Ryan was supposed to do my fill, and I wanted a simple French tip and leopard print on two nails. At 2:00, I was seated for my pedicure and patiently waited, assuming Ryan would join me once he finished. Then his 2:30 client arrived, and instead of having her wait, he skipped me and started working on her and her mother. The manager (or owner) came over to tell me that Ryan "couldn't" do my fill because he was booked, even though I clearly had a 2:00 appointment. I ended up with patchy French tips and leopard print that looks more like random polka dots. I paid $137 for my pedicure and fill, not including tips, and drove an hour to get here. I always pay cash and tip well, but apparently that doesn't matter. I was completely brushed aside for another client, and that's unacceptable. I used to love coming here, but after today, I won't be back.

    Always creating the designs I ask if they can do it and they say "yes" this was the most fun set! Thank you Lily and Brian!

    Awful technician. My nails were long and this is what's left.

    I came here to get a full set and pedicure. The technician who did my fill cut my nails so short that I literally had nothing left. These were my natural nails which I put acrylic over so they don't break. Before the technician started I showed her a picture which was exactly what I wanted. After she cut my nails to where there was no length left I told her to stop and leave my nails alone. No one came to make it right at all the staff didn't care. Why they chose to have inexperienced technicians service clients I don't know. I'm so upset on the verge of tears . I will never come back here again. I'm only giving one star because I have too. Horrible experience and disappointed in the staff.

    Adriana G.

    I'm very disappointed with this place. I've come here a few times before and honestly have had bad service, but I never left a review because I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately, today was the tip of the iceberg. I came in for a mani and pedi with French gel tips. I believe my nail tech was Tina (tall, skinny, bangs). This was actually the second time I've gotten her, and both times were very similar experiences. She was clearly rushing through the manicure, and when she asked if it was okay and I requested that she fix it, she got visibly upset. She actually pushed my hand into the UV light, tapped it, and told me "hurry up." She then quickly tried to backtrack and said, "sorry, it's because other people are waiting"... but there was nobody waiting. It just felt like she didn't want to admit the work wasn't being done well. Every time I asked her to smooth out the French tips, she looked annoyed and would start speaking in her language to the lady doing my toes. It got to the point where I stopped asking her to fix things because I felt embarrassed for even pointing out that the nails weren't right. At one point, she literally just scratched off the French from one nail and slapped on a new tip without fixing the base underneath. For how much we're paying, this kind of rushed, sloppy service is unacceptable. I didn't end up tipping because I felt so uncomfortable with her attitude and the quality of the work. To be fair, the woman who did my pedicure was wonderful--she took her time, was kind, and made sure each toe was smooth and clean. That level of care was the complete opposite of what I got from Tina. Overall, I left feeling disappointed and frustrated. Customers shouldn't feel like they're a burden for simply asking their nails to look neat, especially when we're paying good money for the service.

    Nail taken two days after services.
    Ria R.

    I have been going to World Nails for a few years now, but recently have had poor services. These pictures were taken a few days apart. Back story to this: I initially went in for a pedi and a fill in(existing nail finish was gel). The person(didn't get his name; looked unfamiliar so he may be a new hire; wears glasses) who worked on my mani did a horrible job and took double the time that it normally takes to complete a fill in. There were missed spots on the French tips and it was unevenly coated. Other nail techs could tell that it was a horrible job just by their body language and facial expressions. When he finally got done, I expressed to a tech that I was not happy with the outcome so another nail tech completely redone it in what felt like five minutes. She rushed the whole touch up(she was wearing a black hoodie with an actual teddy bear secured into the front pocket of the hoodie). It looked good immediately after, but literally by the end of the next day, it started chipping away! Mind you, I requested and paid for gel finish so it's not supposed to chip away this quickly, if at all! Needless to say, I do not recommend this shop and will not return here. I paid $86 plus a $20 tip for just my service(mani fill in + pedi) alone and this is what I get in return. This is bad business. They just lost a loyal customer!

    Just wanted to share some of the amazing work by Brian!! He absolutely kills it Every time. I don't go to anyone else!

    Natural nails with gel polish
    Dawn M.

    This nail salon is beautifully decorated and clean. Upon arrival, you feel welcomed as you are greeted and acknowledged. While the refrigerators are usually stocked with water and wine, they seem to be down at the moment. Fortunately, the salon is conveniently located next to a Starbucks, so most customers come prepared. All of the staff do a wonderful job, but I can specifically vouch for my favorites, Ms. Paula and the owner, Ms. Tina. Paula is incredibly meticulous (although she only worked on my feet this time). She knows I'm quite picky, but my nails always look perfect. She's also very sweet and polite! Tina did my nails when I had tips, and she was not only efficient but also talented. Just show her a picture of anything you want, and she will replicate it perfectly. Whether it's coffin, square-round, or ballerina shapes, she never misses. I went this time without an appointment because I recently relocated, which I do NOT recommend. This salon is popular and tends to be packed, so unless you have time to spare, be sure to call ahead! I live in Memphis, and I pay $80 just for my toes, so trust me when I say that the prices here are great. I've visited salons all over San Diego, and their prices are amongst the others in the area.

    Nail art

    had an amazing experience at this nail salon! I called ahead and they took me in right away, which I really appreciated. From the moment I sat down, they clearly understood the standard I was looking for--and somehow exceeded it. The attention to detail was incredible, the nail art was absolutely stunning, and everything felt professional and welcoming. My nails came out better than I imagined. If you're looking for a place that truly listens, delivers quality, and goes above and beyond, this is it. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Asked for short, skinny almond nails and showed them a Pinterest design I liked!
    Alexis S.

    My Favorite Spot! Great service! Decent Pricing, talented workers, they stay busy close to weekends I'd recommend scheduling an appointment.

    Lisa
    Amy V.

    Color DND 809 Beautiful set done by NINA my favorite color ever! I love Barbie pink.

    Always a great experience with Bryan. He's precise, easy to work with, and my nails turn out perfect every time. The finish looks fresh for weeks.

    Christiana B.

    It's taken me awhile to get around to writing this review, but my most recent visit definitely bothered me. This occurred a few months ago in June 2024. I decided to come in a few days before my birthday for a mani-pedi and my experience wasn't great. During my pedicure, the lady (I didn't catch her name, but I had never seen her before. She had a tattoo sleeve on one of her arms) scrubbed wayyyy too hard and broke skin on not one but both of my big toes and a bit on the soles of my feet. Upon realizing that she broke skin and I was bleeding she proceeded to press on the wounds multiple times despite me saying "that hurts" (I assume to try to stop the bleeding). She did eventually try to apologize, but what was done was done. She finished my pedicure and I went to get my manicure with no more issues. Before I left, I decided to show the owner and ask for a bandaid since it hurt quite a bit to walk and I didn't want to walk outside with an open wound. They DID NOT have any bandaids. To make matters even worse, they didn't really address what happened. After "looking" around for bandaids they obviously didn't have, they had me pay (full-price I might add) and I left. A few days later, I spent my birthday walking around Disneyland uncomfortable and in pain ): Not only that, it took over a month for the cuts to fully heal and that was with me cleaning and dressing them daily. To this day (now early October), I have scars and can see exactly where the cuts were on my toes. I'm not one to typically make a big fuss, but I was extremely disappointed. I'd been coming here for years and I didn't feel as though I was treated like a valued customer. I haven't been back since and I'm not sure if I ever will be.

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    Love the place , very courteous staff and make me feel very special and pampered. I will definitely will come back next time.

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    My nail tech was Tina, and she is amazing, did a flawless coffin ombré on me, super efficient and very sweet!

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