City Nails

I come here quite often because it is very close to my home and I have a small crazy child. everybody is very very nice (especially to my small crazy child) and I’ve come here so frequently that every manicurist in the salon at some point has done my nails! Everyone is fantastic!!! I honestly do not have one bad or mediocre thing to say about any of them.
I can recall one incident specifically that has made me a forever customer! One day my 13 month old child was losing her cool screaming out of her mind and every single person working there was trying to soothe her and make her laugh. To me if that isn’t amazing customer service then I really don’t know what is!!!
Anyways they have the most amazing shellac/​gel colors even better than the ones I’ve seen in some other high end very expensive places (mostly nail bar in Chula vista). and the prices are amazing!!! I can’t find anywhere else in the whole city that will give you a wonderful gel manicure AND pedicure for around 50 bucks!!! #winning

I have never left a review on Unilocal.However, I just left this nail salon with unfinished acrylics after trying to explain to (I believe) the owner how to paint a very simple design on my nails for about 15 minutes and having it done incorrectly, removed, incorrectly, removed, etc. Each time she INSISTED that what I wanted was «easy» and she was «doing it», and the entire time she was looking at a picture of the identical design (which consisted of painting only half the nail… that’s literally it). I’m super nice and I hate complaining, but this was BEYOND ridiculous. Don’t waste your time!

As a big man I’m a little embarrassed to get pedicure. I bring my wife, sister in law, and also my granddaughters. The girls are welcoming, friendly and professional. Today I brought wife for mani-​pedi and was talked into a pedicure. I really needed it. I felt sorry for the beautiful little Manicurist. She worked very hard and it was wonderfully relaxing. I think it will be a new ritual for me. They work very hard. Please tip these service workers accordingly.

We just moved here from Hawaii and I tried them out because of their convenient location. I love their service! The women are all so friendly and not pushy. I had a gel manicure done for the first time and the gel really has lasted twice as long as regular nail polish. My favorite services to get is the callus remover with the spa pedicure and eyebrow waxing. The eyebrow waxing is quick and pain free. She did a wonderful job! Very happy with their business :-)

First time yesterday @ about 5pm. Ended up with a bad acrylic and gel job. They look bulky, messy and uneaven. But what really made me not want to go back was that when they where almost finished with my nails and pedi, the lady who did my nails, asked me how I was going to pay while my nails where drying in the nail dryer, and when I answered «cash», she proceded to open my wallet and get the cash.

Love this nail salon. Super friendly and great prices!!! Going back for sure. :)

Got my a full set done by Kim. She was super accommodation of my multiple requests regarding how I like my nails done –I’m very particular. She never made it seem like it was an inconvenience when I would ask her to change or fix something.
It took pretty long to get done, but that’s because she is very thorough. She esky made sure that they looked natural, which was my main request.

I will always go here! They give discount prices for children (I have 3 girls…). Haven’t seen that anywhere else close to IB. Sometimes they get busy, but that won’t stop me from coming back the next day or 30 minutes later.

I always go here to get a pedicure and gel on my nails. I love Tina she is so friendly and does a great job. All the girls are very pleasant and helpful. The salon is typically busy so it is usually best to call for an appointment. But if you can wait for 20 – 30 minutes then not a problem.

I moved back to socal from a 2-​year stint in D.C. You cant really find a pedicure there that is less than $ 40 and its nothing special. This was my first time here and my first pedicure in over 5 months. Yea, I was way overdue. Everyone was super nice and the chairs were comfy. I didn’t see any uncleanliness. However, I think I may have gotten the new girl. I’m cool with someone taking their time but It seemed like it was because she was not experienced. The toenail paint job confirmed my suspicion. It looked almost as bad as when I try to do it myself. Even after that, I will be back. It’s close to home, only $ 16, and they were nice. Hopefully next time I don’t get the new girl again but Im willing to take the risk. Or hopefully if I end up with her, she has improved.

Hubs and I came here for pedicures about a week ago. I also got a full set and he wanted a manicure. We were walk ins on a Sunday, but it wasn’t too busy when we walked in. Hubs ended up not getting his manicure since they were «too busy», but ended up taking other walk-​ins after us that wanted services that were of higher dollar value (pedicures and full sets). Not too pleased with the customer service level, but the price for services rendered wasn’t too bad.

OMG, I feel like a NEW WOMAN! THEY HAVE THE BEST MASSAGE CHAIRS EVER! Not to mention all the wonderful ladies, nail techs, long massages, long and careful pedicures! Simply Amazing!

I gave them $ 37 for a full set with tip for nails I was not satisfied with. (I know I shouldn’t have paid until I was happy… its just that it was dark in there and I was tired of asking for what I wanted.)
The nail tech was nice and I thanked her for staying late.
They seem disingenuous there. They say «yes», «I’ll make them thin how you like», «I’ll fix them»… etc. and they don’t mean it at all!
Or maybe it was just an off day and it was late when I had my nails done. When I called I asked if they had time or if I should come in the next day and they said they had time and for me to come in 5 – 10 min so I did.
I said I didn’t want acrylic but she started doing it! I said thin and natural and they were thicker than I have ever seen. The shape didn’t match from nail to nail and they were not smooth you could really feel the bumps on the acrylic.
It was 30 minutes after closing and they had shut everything off including the lights except the desk lamp she was using when she was shaping my nails so I stopped asking her to make them thinner and to shape them.
The next day I came in and asked her to smooth out the bumps on some. She knew right away which nails because she grabbed them and felt them + she was talking about them and pointing them out to a co-​worker the night before. She told me to come back in 3 hours. I said I couldn’t and I could see she was going to keep putting me off and really didn’t care about the lack of quality of her work or maybe it was complete denial.
She told me it was my fault they were bumpy because I had my hands curled up while the gel was drying. I had them flat of course and she never did the gel top, just color.
I ended up going to T&J over on 9^th and they did a great job fixing them and truly took an interest in making sure they were thin smooth and shaped well. Pricing and service is much better at T&J… The hidden gem over on 9^th Street!
[These pics are from City Nails. See T&J review for how they fixed them.]

Awesomeness! Just pure awesomeness I love this place! They’re always on point never had a bad day with this place yet. The staff is so friendly and tries to get you in out. 5 stars till they prove me other wise

Look. My GF just got her nails done. I just sat in to watch. OMG Kim did some serious magic with my girls hands!
Plus this place is open on Sundays!

When I come here to get my nails done I usually have a great experience. I’m not an avid customer at this place but I am pleased every time I step in. I have family that’s been coming here for years. Still do.
I don’t find it pricey at all.
They have a variety of nail polishes and gel nail colors to choose from. I would recommend calling and making an appointment because they tend to be busy all the time.

Didn’t like it ! First place I didn’t tip a penny!!! Rude. don’t greet or finish the job! Asked for a manicure and acrylic nails only got nails that were horribly dome don’t waste your money

Love getting my nails and toe nails done here. They know exactly what I love, I never leave here dissatisfied. I even get my eyebrows waxed here, and they’ve never looked better. The staff is super friendly too. They always make me feel so welcomed. I wouldn’t pick any other place to get my beautification on

Anyone who gives this place less than 5 stars are most likely people who are hard to please and often complain.
I went yesterday for a gel mani-​pedi for my second time. The first time was amazing. Their massages on my legs and surprisingly my arms nearly put me to sleep! Not to mention their modern massage chairs!
I had Kim work on my hands and another lady (whom I forgot to ask her name) on my feet.
About 30 mins after I left, I realized I had smudged my big toe and left my nail polish there (I had brought my own to try to match closest). I called them to let them know about the nail polish, and she said she’d save it for me. I was too embarrassed to say I had just smudged my toe.
I went in today to pick up the nail polish and ask if they can fix my toe polish. Kim knew exactly who I was when I came in. She greeted me so happily and gave me my polish.
Then, I showed her that I smudged my toe. I asked her «How much will you charge?» She just kept saying «Oooh, that’s ok, that’s ok. Have a seat!»
After she polished it. I then smudged it AGAIN after I put on a sandal. (I dont get pedicures often… I just started regularly).
I show her and she asked me to sit down again.
I was so impressed with how she didnt complain or tell me «OH WELL, YOUR FAULT.»
She didnt even want to charge me! I was shocked!
I gave her a nice tip for all her trouble.
Kim, YOU ARE AWESOME!
See you soon :)

This Place Is amazing! I definitely recommend men and women to come here. My husband and I received awesome service! They had great conversation and treated us like VIP! They did very well with me and my husband’s pedicure! My manicure and color for both toes and feet are gorgeous! My husband and I will be returning as regular customers here!