Lele’s Nails

so disappointing :(I’ve been here previously and been satisfied w the service– I send my mom here so she has a weekly treat. For myself, I was disappointed last experience and again for the last time today. I get regular pedicures and am so excited to do so– a treat yo self kinda thing even though thankfully I’m still flexible enough to paint my own toes lol.
anyways, getting a pedicure I really am not a high maintenance at all– pls just trim the nail, make it uniform, buff and trim the excess cuticle. I can slap on a coat of polish myself at home but paying for a pedicure I do expect a pedicure to be done. my latest experiences confirm I waste my money and time here– while the ladies are polite and the shop is fairly neat– there was no pedicure done. no work done to the cuticles nor trimming at all. I was embarrassed to ask her to actually do the pedicure when I noticed basically nothing had been done. I paid $ 20 to put my feet in water and have someone put on a single coat of polish. sucks. I even had to tip, bcus well, not tipping sucks even more. waste of money, waste of time.
don’t come here and leave disappointed, try another shop instead.

I’ve been here in the past and they were great, but today not so much. I even took my bridal party here but that was 2 years ago. Still dirt left under my nails for a manicure and my nails weren’t shaped. Pedicure was okay. Sadly won’t be going back. They are clean though

I came in with a horrible lash job and Kimmy had called me for a cancellation. When I came in Kimmy had talked with me and laughed with me and I immediately felt comfortable. The lashes she put on are magnificent! I am absolutely in love and it was an amazing birthday present. THANK YOU KIMMY!

Nail salon was very clean and the technicians were so attentive and nice.
I’m a fan of nail art and Kimmie was great.
Affordable prices. Recommend to book appt ahead of time bc they are popular for walkins.
They accommodated my friends Bridal Party, closed the whole shop down just for us. It was great!

Did not get the lady who did my nails name but I loved her. She asked for my needs and wouldn’t get mad when I would ask her to fix a certain nail for me. Definitely going back! Prices are good. $ 22 for acrylic full set. I love my nails so much and she did them exactly how I asked. Couldn’t have walked out happier.

Kim does a good job on acrylics and great job on eye brow waxing!
Wanted to come here for my 22^nd bday but couldn’t fit me in:(kind of disappointing.
Make sure you make a appointment!

I was very unimpressed with the quality of my gel manicure. The service was good and the facility was clean and welcoming – but it didn’t compensate for the awful gel manicure.
My manicurist Qugyen (I believe that’s how you spell her) rushed through the entire process. She shaped my nails poorly (very uneven and crooked) and when she applied the gel polish it was all over my cuticles and had a very uneven coat (looks like there are bubbles in direct sunlight. I had to ask on more than one occasion for her to clean up the edges so they wouldn’t lift. I won’t not recommend this facility. Take your $ 25 elsewhere.

No wait, very privately tucked away. I was greater immediately and there was someone to help me to my seat. She was very friendly and started the pedicure immediately, which was awesome. Very professional here and again… NO WAIT!
TVs, magazines, wifi.
Awesome. I’m switching from my old salon.

Love this place :) Kim is super nice and does and excellent job. She listens to what you want.

I am a regular and love my nails every time I go! They are great with designs especially if I have a photo usually found from Pinterest and having it come out exactly how I want if not it’s pretty darn close :) I would recommend coming here to any of my friends not to mention the amazing atmosphere and friendly people :)

Amazing !!! Every time they do the most efficient and excellent job !!! I have to get waxed quit often and these girls really do a throughout job ! Been coming here for seven yrs same manager same girls love it !!!

I am a loyal customer to Lele’s nails. The ladies are always so nice & polite. This place is literally a hidden gem in Poway. The salon itself is tidy, clean & very well taken care of, unlike most Poway salons. The technicians always follow requests & make you truly enjoy your experience. The prices are fairly average nothing too expensive but you get what you pay for so I have no problem paying a little extra to receive excellent service. One of my favorite things about this salon is the ladies actually talk to you! They don’t leave you in an awkward silence for the whole service. TWO THUMBS UP!

Went in for a regular manicure ($ 12) with gel polish ($ 13) plus two flower designs ($ 3 each). Decent pricing for the gel polish. The lady, whose name I didn’t get, did a great job on my nails! She took her time filing & buffing until they were perfect. She also took time with each coat & design very meticulously. She took her time but didn’t take forever, if that makes sense. She was also very friendly & made conversation! One star off because a different lady massaged my hands/​arms kind of quickly & the lotion kind of went into my polish. idk how, but it did. So I had to stay an extra 10 minutes to clean it with alcohol, put a new coat on the nails, & have then cute again. A little annoying but otherwise, a great experience!

Came to Le Le’s to get my lash extensions. Kimmy did such a beautiful job, I think I’m hooked! What a diffence from the other lash extensions I have gotten else where before. They look natural, are weightless and so comfortable and look just how I hoped for. I am a very happy lady!

They did a good job. I felt bad cuz I had this horrible lady next to me that was making the most disgusting requests. Asking them to use an electric nail file to file off her calluses. And then she kept asking them to massage her feet for longer and more lotion. It was disgusting. I hope she tipped like $ 50 cuz that is what they deserve for dealing with that kind of customer! They kept a good attitude tho and did everything she asked. My nails and toes look great and they knew I was in a hurry so they hurried along.
I also got my legs waxed and I had quite a bit of hair left on my legs so I was a bit disappointed with that. But I guess I should have checked them better and made her do more.

I have been going here for years happy results good prices. Will continue to come here and go no where else :)

This nail salon falls in the below average category for me.
The lady who did my nails (if I knew her name I would write it) did not look like she wanted to be there. She filed my toes for about 6 seconds, and didn’t even shape them. She was looking at the person next to her while she did that so how could she possibly see what she was filing. She rushed through the entire appointment and I was done before the girl next to me who had been sitting there getting a pedicure when I first walked into the place.
The space is awful looking, bad lighting and weird ambiance.
The prices are ok. $ 20 for a pedicure, but it’s a lot to spend on if you don’t have a good experience. It’s frustrating walking out feeling like you wasted your money. Won’t be going back ever again!

Great nail salon in Poway! Went there on Saturday as my feet were in desperate need of a pedicure and my regular place was closed for some reason. I have tried several salons in that area before, and this one was definitely the best one.
Got a spa pedicure with flower design from Tina — she did a very nice job. The place is clean, massage chairs are nice, prices are reasonable — selection of OPI colors is quite good too. $ 20 for basic spa pedicure — $ 5 extra for callous removal and $ 6 extra for design. I do find it funny when places charge extra for callous removal — in my mind that should be part of every pedicure. But my feet are soft and my toe nails look pretty — so I am a satisfied customer. I will be back.

I wish I’d had the great experience of the other satisfied posters.; (
Not «spa» service. Basic mani-​ped cost $ 30 in a small strip mall with four (or more!) competitors. Easy parking on a weekday early afternoon. The mall is aging with mostly local mom and pop businesses.
I told them when I entered – before service– that it was VERY IMPORTANT to have a VERY HARD top coat which would NOT dent, peel, chip quickly. I asked if they had that kind of product. And they seemed to have difficulty understanding the question. I should have gone to one of the other salons when I did not feel confident about their product DURABILITY.
My nails were a mess during my vacation in Palm Springs the next few days. I keep repairing them myself. Several nails had bubbled and dented before I got home from the salon, though I waited maybe 20 mins in the chair. The nails all had bed sheet prints in them the following morning. The hardener is «soft.» .Does not dry.
The pedi nails are holding up better. Only one chipped on the 5^th day. A good pedi can actually last MONTHS, with only growth issues.
PRO: No wait for two of us walk-in’s. Good staffing. And they had the red OPI nail polish color I wanted. And the colors were neatly organized.
The salon was clean and uncluttered. They cleaned the pedi tub promptly after doing my service for the next use.
The PBS children’s show on the TVs was obviously not chosen for the adult customers. And the young school boy watching it during his winter break was well-​mannered and sweet.
My MANI technician was quiet, pleasant and gave a VERY GOOD massage and was not distracted. She spoke very little English.
The PEDI technician was talking on the phone in Vietnamese while she did half of my pedi until she hit an ingrown spot, and I jumped with an «OUCH.» She immediately ended the conversation, spoke intermittently in Vietnamese to the other workers. This is not «optimal.» But I’ve experienced much more stressful salons where a large staff was largely ignoring their customers, chatting loudly and happily with each other.
I had the same manicurist for TEN YEARS until she moved. I am a LOYAL appreciative customer when I find good service. It was not here. They are doing some things right… and can improve. Maybe this feedback will help them grow and prosper. That is my intention.

I will be back – Mani/​Pedi, Lip and Brow wax all for less than $ 40 – I’ll be back! I went their on a spur of the moment, and yes, this place is totally in Poway (BFE to some), but my mani and pedi and waxing lasted a while. I liked my services. I will have to try this place again. $ 8 for a manicure, $ 10 for a pedi, $ 5 for a lip, $ 8 for eyebrow waxing – seriously, the best deals.