Chic Nails

Last minute decision to get a pedicure. I checked the reviews after sitting down and checking in on Unilocal.Most of the reviews made me a little nervous but that ended quickly!
I opted for the pedicure that included a 30 min reflexology foot massage.
The water was the perfect temperature and my massage chair hit all the right spots on my back so I was instantly relaxed. The man who did my foot massage used the perfect amount of pressure and I would come back for that alone. The woman walking around ensuring everyone was comfortable, had water and magazines was super friendly and made the experience even better.
My toes looked great and I’ll be back to relax again and again!

$ 50 for Manicure, Pedicure, shoulder, hand & foot Massage. I love it. I come here every time I visit my family in this town.
Massage is strong, but I like it like that!
French pedicure was perfect. See the photo I added.

Owner is rude and always opens late. I think she takes part of the message therapist tips, so I always slip them a tip behind her back. She has changed pricing on me as well. Sad star of affairs in Solana Beach

Horrible! I called and made an appointment for a «regular pedicure». Regular means regular, no bells and whistles, right? After they take my polish off they switch and this guy starts rubbing my feet so I think maybe this is a new customer special. I’m petite but this guy thought I was a 200lb dude because he practically broke my foot so I kindly asked him to stop. The woman comes back and paints my nails… Then I get the bill for a «spa pedicure» AND a 30 min massage! WHAT! I argued but she wouldn’t back down so I said fine I’ll pay but that’s a scam and I won’t be back! I wish I would’ve read the reviews before going!!!

I would recommend that everyone avoid this nail salon for a variety of reasons. I went to this «salon» last weekend to get my nails done before my sister’s wedding. The woman who did my nails started filing them, without even asking me what shape I preferred. She turned my slightly squared nails into a horrible, crooked oval shape. It’s been nearly a week and I still can’t file out the bullsh$t Picasso shape she left me with. When she painted my nails, she also decided to paint my skin. The only good thing about this place is the chair massage. Also, I really worry about the hygiene practices of this nail salon. I noticed that after another customer left before me, the pedicure sink was not rinsed or sprayed with anti-​bacterial. They just put a towel over the bowl. Also, I don’t think I’ve ever been as grossed out as I was when another employee started using a saline solution into his nose and coughing up loogies. Then, he decided to throw his sun glasses on and take a nap.
Also, this place has a surcharge for using credit cards. I found this out after the shady owner ran my visa, told me it was declined and asked me to use a debit card. Seriously, I think this business is a money laundering front. There’s no way in hell that’s a legit and reputable business.

epic massages if you like deep deep tissue

The only reason I gave 2 stars is because of the massage. It’s awesomeness. Other than that everything is terrible.
The service is terrible. The work is terrible. My step daughter asked for acrylic and the technician used gel and charged us extra money. The nail polish was on her cuticles and all her nails were lumpy :(My pedicure was good but soooo slow. There are so many others places to try why waste your time here?

Wow ! So lucky to wonder in here! As I sat down and read the bad reviews I was scared! But then this guy came over and gave me the best massage on neck and shoulders I ever had ! The lady’s were nice And quiet, not speaking in Vietnamese so I couldn’t understand. And quietly did my nails. I was totally relaxed and smiling! Then the guy went on to rub my legs and feet!!! Omg! Love this place. Clean tools right out of bag opened in front of me. I brought my own tools but ended up letting them use theirs.

I went here yesterday for a basic manicure. The manicure itself is ok, but not great — especially for $ 15. The place was empty except for one other customer, and I can see why. Their customer service is terrible. The woman who did my manicure was not friendly, and acted put out that I didn’t want a massage as well. When my nails were done she showed me where to sit and dry, but didn’t offer to grab my purse or keys, which ALL salons do as a common courtesy. She was very dismissive overall. With so many options why go here?

I came here because I had a $ 40 coupon for Mani/​pedi. Place is very clean. There is no tv so that’s a plus (less noise). Massage therapist was awesome & gave a strong massage. Nail lady did a great job with mani/​pedi. There was a language barrier and only person that could speak English. I wanted my ingrown nail removed and had to wait for the English speaking lady to Check it (ok, not a problem) but when she did she told me it was going to cost me extra. I have NEVER been charged extra for removing ingrown toe nails. So this is why I only gave 2 stars. This is one reason I get pedicures is to remove the ingrown toe nails. If this doesn’t bother you then you’ll be ok but I’m sticking to my regular place.

Honestly worst service I have ever gotten.anywhere. I have two places that are my go-​to. But after a small accident one of my acrylics broke and so I had to get them either fixed or removed (I opted for the removal). This place is super close to where I work and so I figured I’d check it out. Went in and asked if I could get a gel manicure after my acrylics were removed. They sat me and a friend down and didn’t say much. I was literally sitting for a good 10 minutes without anyone saying a word to me. Then a girl comes and starts working on my hands. I tried making small talk and she just stared at me and said nothing. Then they all broke into an argument about God knows what and they’re all yelling over each other. And as the girl was yelling she kept yanking on my hands. She didn’t even file my nails. she removed my acrylics in a very painful way by practically yanking them off my nails and charged me $ 10 for that (I could have done that!). Then we get to the gel part… she applied two coats of gel and then a clear coat but before the clear coat was dry she started to rub the nails in one hand with alcohol. the color starting coming off quick and I said oh I don’t think they’re dry, «I know» she replied. excuse me? Rude… then she just applies clear coat to these nails where the color was all faded. They looked awful on one hand. I was very angry and wanted to leave without even paying. Then she had the audacity to ask in the end «everything okay hun?» No. it was not okay. I just told her to charge me. And I didn’t tip her. This place is horrible and needs to learn some customer service skills quick because they neglect their customers and that’s not right. I would never tell anyone to go there. Go spend your money elsewhere.

HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE. HORRIBLE! I came in with a friend, they were super pushy trying to hurry me and pick what I wanted right when I walked in the door. It was super awkward with it being completely silent, then when I sat down I told the lady her sample nail didn’t match with the color she grabbed off the shelve for me, she hushed me and said it was. Apparently there was store drama because all of them were yelling at each other and pointing at customers and the lady who was doing my nails (a simple shellac) got up 28 times (yes I counted) to point and yell at another employee. It took her an hour and 35 mins for something so simple. When I tried to be friendly she ignored me or answered me with a one-​word answer. When we got up to leave she had the nerve to hint to a tip… After an hour I realized that my left hand and right hand had two different colors. My left hand is pink and right hand is a nude color. Honestly I’m pretty easy going but everything that happened was just a terrible experience there. Be warned.

I have been a customer here since it opened. I love this place!!! The employees are great, once you get past the language barrier. Unlike other nail salons, you get a really good massage with your Pedicure. I read other reviews, there are 3 different kinds of pedicures, be sure to specify which one you want, or you will get the Relaxing one at $ 42. All places charge extra for French manicures. Recently, the have added a fourth type, which is a full one hour massage with you mani and/​or pedi. This is fantastic!!!

I received a coupon in the mail for $ 24.99 pedi and reflex massage 15 mins and thought I would check it out. When I was there, I was hounded by an employee to buy more stuff. The lady who gave me my pedi didn’t know what she was doing and asked the whole time to another girl what she was supposed to be doing. My pedi turned out horrible (French tip that are just straight lines which are crooked). At the end, my $ 24.99 pedi turned into $ 31 bc it’s $ 5 extra for white tip and $ 1 to use your debit card… Horrible service

This place is absolutely HORRIBLE!!! Where do I even start? When I first sat down, the woman pulled a towel out of the drawer to put on the nail table and a cockroach crawled out!!! She just brushed it to the floor like it happens all the time. UGHHHH! I came here last minute when I could not get an appointment with my regular nail lady. After the cockroach incident the owner proceeded to do the worst pink and white fill I have EVER seen. I wish I had taken a picture. Plus, she was so incredibly rude, I have no clue how they stay in business. Thanks Chic Nails for reminding me why I will never go anywhere except The Nail Station off 56!

Worst experience ever! Do not go here! We asked for the basic spa pedicure and they tried to take advantage of us not asking the price. The window says $ 15.99 for a spa pedicure and they tried to charge us $ 37.00! The place is a hole in the wall that has 1970’s chairs and feels like you are going to get hepatitis from the implements. It needs to be shut down and the management was terrible when my friend and I expressed how unhappy we were.

I’m trying to found a place where they do great acrylic nails, I give this place a try and this is by far the WORST PLACE ever. I ask for a pedicure and acrylic nails together. I got a foot massage the girl was nice but the older woman doing the acrylic nails it look like she has not been doing acrylic nails for long time, they look so bad, I just can not wait to get out. I toll her I did not want a pedicure after all, I just want it to go. They charge me 51.00 for this job. do not go there. The WORST AND OVERCHARGE

Can I have no starts here at all? They place is absolutely terrible. They use the language to try to screw us. Then put u to have a massage and wanna charge you for it. DO NOT GO THERE. The owner is rude and as soon as they try to overcharged me and I told I was only going to get a pedi she started saying that I got in saying mani and pedi– and that I also had a massage (horrible made by a guy that I NEVER ASKED FOR– So uncomfortable). She overcharged me for my pedi and started pretty much screaming with another lady in the back– I’m sure about me. Unreal how a business like this can be open. Pick another place. I was driving by and decided to give it a try Without reading the reviews… Well– paying my price. All I wanted was a relaxing mani and pedi without the BS and without all the stress. Absolutely HATE this place.

This place is so awful, I’m not even going to share all the gory details, I’ll keep it short:
1. They overcharged me
2. Went in on a lunch break for a Mani-​pedicure and after 1 ½ hours only completed the pedicure portion
3. The old lady (literally) YANKED the tissue from my right foot in anger because I said I wasn’t paying $ 42.99 for a Mani-​pedicure they did not perform.
4. The young lady and the gentlemen that did my massage/​pedicure were very nice (the ONLY reason I gave one star).
I’ve never been treated so poorly from an establishment like this. With as many nail shops as there are in San Diego, I have no idea how this one stays open.
Now I’m just praying I don’t get some kind of foot fungus; I never saw ANY disinfectant for their supplies (yikes!)
(yes, this is the short version…)

There are so many other nail salon options… I would say chose the others… My foot was scrubbed with a used pumice stone and dish soap. The «reflexology» was not reflexology it was 30 mins tapping on one foot the timer ran out then 2 minutes on the other foot. The shoulder massage was a arm pull… My phone quote went from 55 to 70 dollars as soon as I got there. It was pretty outdated and I am guessing not to code for many reasons…