SPA & CO Nails & Wine Bar

Best nail salon! Have been coming here for a couple of years and have received the best service. I get manicures, pedicures, and waxing here not to mention the awesome bar service! I love the mimosas and beer! Best place to relax and get pampered.

I love coming here to just release and relax! The bonus is that they have a bar in the back so the experience can be that much more enjoyable after a hard day/​week. Nothing like some pampering and a glass of wine or a mimosa. My suggestion is to make an appointment before walking in-​This place can get packed!

My go to nail and pedi spot now. I dragged my husband in with me last time and they are so accommodating. They also have a wine, beer and mimosa list.

I’ve came here over the years and had great service until yesterday ⁵⁄₂₀. I came with a friend for a mani/​pedi. The lady who did my nails was Ruby, she was rude from the start. Did not do everything included in package, for the mani she left my nails uneven and looking horrible. She spoke poorly about the front desk girls and was calling her boyfriend every few minutes. I came back today ⁵⁄₂₁ and asked not to be assigned to Ruby to fix my nails. Mary was assigned and she was mad that she got a fix and went and found Ruby, I explained to Ruby the issues and she was snobby about it. Thanks Spa & CO you just lost a customer and a bunch of referrals. Maybe your owners and management should put the entire staff in a customer service class!

I would’ve given four stars, but I didn’t like the way my friend was treated by one of the employees. Her manicure got damaged on one hand before leaving due to the initial technician trying to rush her out. She asked at the reception desk if someone could repair it, the girl said no problem. As I was paying for my pedicure, a really rude technician actually barked at my friend that she was waiting, let’s go! Wth? That’s extremely rude service, I get that she may have been grumpy about fixing someone else’s mistake, but taking her crappy attitude out on my friend was total bs.
I had a sweet technician, Theresa. She gave me a good pedicure. She was careful once she figured out how ticklish my feet are. The sea salt scrub she used really smelled wonderful too.
When I scheduled our appointments, Mari told me to ask for the bar. I had no idea what that was about until we got there. We were escorted all the way to the back through a gate that said 21 & up only. We walked past an actual bar and I had to laugh. After we sat in the massage chairs, someone came by and asked if we wanted anything to drink. I was too slow to catch on so Mari ordered for me. I ended up with a lychee mimosa, which was surprisingly tasty for $ 4. You pay for the drinks in cash and they also ask that you tip in cash as well. I usually tip in cash anyway, so I was prepared.
This place is busy. It seems fairly hectic. They call for technicians over a p.a. system at times. It can get loud in the front part of the salon. When I arrived they were just opening, and it was quiet. When we left it full and noisy. I can see how as they fall behind in schedule, they would just rush through the work. I think getting here early is your best bet.

I’ve been getting my every other week mani or mani/​pedi here for about 6 months. Some of the ladies are hit or miss, until you find your girl. Mine is April. She’s very sweet, takes her time, and does great work. Plus, the bar in the back is pretty legit.

This place was the best massage of my feet that I have had. And my man agreed. It was nice. The wine was terrible. I’m not sure what cab they were serving but it was very, very terrible. I’m not expecting justin cab or anything… but serve a better wine!!!
The bar is cash only. Service outside the bar can go on the plastic.

I love going here to get my nails done, but the ladies that work the front desk are so rude. The place is great and the employees that work on you are great. This place needs to get people working the front who are personable and nice, not rude and disrespectful.

This place is nice and professional. So clean and everything they use on you is thrown away. The wine bar is so so nice. It’s the only one I know of that has a wine bar!!! They are really busy !! So make sure you make and appointment and have time. Who wants to rush anyways when they have a wine bar. The new spa chairs are so relaxing!
You must come and see for your self.

As much as I really hate to post reviews that are not very nice… This is one that has been weighing on me heavily.
Spa & Co. used to be one of my favorite weekend escapes for pampering around brunch time, which justified my mimosas. And what a great concept, to have a bar at your nail shop!
However… My last visit actually was an evening one on a Thursday. Nails were desperate and that’s when I needed them done. I was helped by Theresa that night, who was exceptionally UNFRIENDLY and not gentle, by any means. I kept having to ask her to «ease up on her grip,» because my fingers were being crushed and repeatedly had to yank my hand back AFTER she kept yanking them closer to her. She clearly was less than thrilled to be assigned a full set and pedicure so closely to her getting off. Or at least that is the lasting impression I got. Then entire night went on this way. She was so jerky with her movements that she cut my fingers a few times to the point of bleeding. She merely dumped alcohol where the bleeding was and continued on. I couldn’t not wait to leave. While checking out I gave my American Express card only to be told they don’t accept them. Although the sign showed they did, I was told it «costs them too much so they prefer not too.» You can use your imagination on how I responded.
Several days later I got an infection from one of the bleeding cuts I received from Theresa. The pictures speak for themselves. I will NEVER RETUEN, and neither should you.

leaving this review as I sit here getting a pedi… so far extremely unhappy with the service at the front desk and with Gina who is doing my pedicure. I haven’t received one smile, from anyone here. I wasn’t politely greeted by anyone, and kind of just thrown into a chair. it was a mess around me, had to practically put my purse on top of someone’s shoes on the floor and Gina impatiently waited for me to have a seat.
I used to come here often, but moved and haven’t been back for almost two years, I was in the area and thought I’d come in for a pedicure as I remember them being so great here. already regretting my decision.
pedicure is mediocre, could have saved the money and done the same job myself at home. *sigh* BTW, no word, eye contact or smile from Gina my whole visit. My one star goes to Minh for picking my purse up off the floor and moving it to a stool. thanks, Minh :)
***UPDATE** As I was leaving, Kathleen flashed me a smile.

I had asked in a local Facebook group the best place close by to go get a manicure and pedicure as I was wanting a pamper me day! Spa & Co was reccomended by a few different women so I thought it must be awesome! They had mentioned the bar to me, but I’m pregnant and can’t partake in that! I’m starting to think that’s why people go!
I walked in and they looked pretty busy, the front desk girl was short and snippy with me, but they got me in pretty quick for the amount of people they had. I had Mary doing my pedicure and Tiffany doing my manicure. Mary didn’t really talk much except to ask me if I would like to add to my package, but I was already getting the second most expensive one so I said no. Tiffany was extremely friendly and chatty. That was great! My overall experience while there was pretty good. The problem came when I left and actually looked at my nails. I do a better job painting at home! They look terrible! Had my nails looked good I would have given them all 5 stars. But I paid almost $ 70 and I don’t like the way my nails look! It sucks! I considered leaving 2 stars, but the service there was good enough to earn that third.
I don’t think I will be returning. To me the look of the nails is 75% of the visit. That’s 75% of a reason to go elsewhere!
And three days later the polish is gone off of most of my nails, just randomly chipped off the last two days. I’m so angry right now. What a waste of money!

They always have great service. I’ve been here a few times and it’s my go to spot. Daleni gave me a perfect gel french mani more than once! I highly recommend this place to anyone. Oh, and they’re always fast without rushing on me. Everyone that works here is friendly and helpful. Great color selection.

I love the way Tammy did my nails i am always going to get my nails done here and it’s nice and relaxing

***Cash only, not their policy but rather a friendly tip***
I was hesitant to write a review for a while wondering if I could be nice. A friend recommended this place to me since it was around the corner and she had a good experience once, a while back. In the door, they ran me to the back since the front was all reserved. Ok, no problem, bar is in the back. seems good.
1^st, I have to run and follow a woman to the back, why so darn fast?! Then I watch her line the foot bowl with a trash bag. I think to myself (mind you, I was once a nail tech for many years) ok good then I can’t get a fungus from others! Oh but wait, she tears the bag where the jet comes through exposing a jet with many years of other people’s gunk (I know for a fact they can only get that stuff out professionally!). So then I am offered a ton of extra up-​sale items that I don’t want in my previously chosen basic pedicure followed by a rapid pace horrible massage.
Upside, I had strong mimosas to help. (Cash only)
Downside and the true kicker, the debit card that I use about once a month and hadn’t used in weeks, was used the next day at Forever 21 in NYC. Um, that was a fun call from the fraud department at Wells Fargo on a Sunday! Nope, I’m not in NYC, I’m in San Diego…

Awful. I am extremely disappointed in the work/​customer service/​language barrier at this salon. I don’t recommend this place for anyone!
This was my FIRST time ever getting my nails done at a salon. I was super excited to get them done, just to be disappointed in the end. For a first time experience, I am completely appalled.
I asked for a full set of gel nails, and specifically asked for fake nails. She began by giving me a regular manicure, and cut my Cuticles off… as she did that I told her that’s not what I wanted and tried to specify more. She had the worst attitude and then started with the gel set.
She filed my nails down short and I told her I wanted them to be long. Hence, «fake nails». I didn’t even know what she was doing at the time but I knew she wasn’t giving me what I asked for.
Then I realized she was not preparing my nails for the fake ones, so I let her know, and she got mad at me and said «we’re running out of time». I found it extremely rude! I had a broken nail, and that’s why I wanted it to be all fake nails! So now I have stubby nails that I’m not proud to show anyone!
I would never speak to my customers the way she spoke to me! Her attitude and the way she spoke to other coworkers right in front of me was so rude! She was speaking a different language! And started laughing.
I never want to come back, I wish I could have my money back because that’s certainly not what I would willingly pay for.
Terrible first time! Can’t believe this!
I wish I could give negative stars as well!

OVERALL EXPERIENCE
Here’s the lowdown. I’ve been here on my own/​with my mother & sister probably like ½ a dozen times… the issue is this: IT’S VERY HIT/​MISS! There is absolutely NO CONSISTENCY unless you find a girl you really like there & stick with her every time. Sometimes my experience is pretty good, other times it is so disappointing.
And I keep giving Spa & Co repeated chances because I absolutely ADORE the concept. A seemingly upscale NAIL SPA! Oooh! Cocktails in the 21+ area! How nice! But alas– over the last 5 years, I can’t help but feel disappointed overall. I’ve definitely had more sub par experiences than good ones, so now I finally feel informed enough to write this review.
BIGGEST DIFFERENCE: if you come on a weekend vs weekday. On the weekend, I see a man here who manages the nail salon… dunno his name, but he is a very friendly and very professional man of asian descent. When he’s here, things go smoothly due to his oversight & I feel like all the staff is aware, works harder, & is on their toes.
HOWEVER– the issue is when he isn’t here… omg. The employees here slack off so much! My mother was here just a few weeks ago. She had her eyebrows waxed and the woman helping her was SO UNPROFESSIONAL! Tweezers and tools laying around right next to/​on her… where it made her uncomfortable and it was too close for comfort.
My mother also opted for the Celebrity (?) pedi with the callus removal. She got her foot scrubbed ONCE, max TWICE. That was it. Totally not worth it! However, I have also opted for the same service with Malissa and she did a great job with me. Lots of inconsistency here which is so frustrating!
NAIL SERVICE
I got my nails done the same day. Needed to get my gel removed & get a new gel mani. The nail tech who painted my nails left SO MUCH visible space between the cuticle and the nail UNPAINTED. GIRLS– you know what I’m talking about! Imagine this– you are paying extra $$$ to get gel. But after the fresh mani, it looks like ur gel nails are already 1 wk old. I was SO disappointed. I told the nail tech really politely, and she begrudgingly «fixed» it but I had to point out EACH INDIVIDUAL NAIL for her to fix. It was so weird. It was as if she didn’t see what was wrong.
Another experience I had about a month ago, I had Malissa and another girl (forgot her name) and they were pretty good! Perfect gel polish coverage & even painted the edge of my nails, which was cray cray HIGH LEVEL OF DETAIL which I loved. So there’s a huge mixed bag of nail techs here and so you can get great service, or terrible service…
My mother and sister have also had mixed experiences, but have definitely had their fair share of rude service and sub par nail polish application. Sigh.
The gel polish I had both times recently did last a long time though. 3 weeks! No chipping at all, whatsoever. They also have a guarantee that it will last at least 7 days, and if not, you can get them redone free of charge!
WAIT TIMES
If you call in ahead– normally you will get in at the right time. If you do a walk-​in, you get the option of being called/​texted when they have space for you, but it’s always best to do so when the male owner/​mgr is working because he is so efficient & organized compared to the normal receptionists.

Stay away from this place! I went on my birthday, June 16^th with my mom and sister for manicures and pedicures. We each upgraded to the «celebrity» pedicure with our choice of callus removal or scrub. Pedicures were terrible. My sister opted for the callus remover since it’s summertime. The lady barely scrubbed her feet. And when she mentioned to the lady she still had callus the lady and my lady said «put Vaseline on it for it to go away». I don’t know about you, but when I pay for callus removal as an up charge I expect the service to be performed. We also mentioned this to the ladies at the front after and they said, oh maybe next time they can do it. How does that help us this time?
I often get gel manicures at other salons and they last me easily 2 – 3 weeks with no chipping. Mine chipped the next day! Within 3 – 4 days half my nails were chipped. I called them today, 8 days after my treatment and I was told I cannot be helped because it has been 2 weeks. Lady, it’s been a week and a day!
She took my information and told me a manager would call me back. Highly doubtful. This salon is shady and will treat you like a piece off an assembly line, except there is no quality control. I’m so mad!

Okay so this time I got Jessica. I only put down for a celebrity pedi $ 23 & I had to wait about 30 mins to be seated. So I started out a little antsy because I was on a schedule. They had a receptionist out today so the owner was doing the best he could to check in and out. I admired his willingness to step in and help his staff.
I realized when I got seated that I really needed to have my nails and eyebrows done too. But I was skeptical due to the time crunch. She did a beautiful french polish job on my hand and toes all at the same spa seat and she was so quick. I couldn’t complain excatly for checking in but I won’t because it was awesome that despite the set back they were all working as hard as they could to get everyone taken care of. Plus the 7 $ chardonnay helped tremendously :)

My friend swears by this place. This is the only place she trusts to do her nails. I remember seeing her pedicure when she got married four months ago and it looked amazing.
So when my friend and I happened to be in San Diego this past weekend, she made us go get pedicures. And boy was I glad I went.
We got there shortly after they opened and it was fairly busy. The wait was 20 minutes which really wasn’t that bad seeing as we didn’t have an appointment and it was a Saturday. We put our names in and went walking around. They had a spot for our party of four after about 15 minutes.
Our whole party sat at the bar. I ordered a lychee mimosa as soon as I sat down. I would’ve kept drinking, but after 3 mimosas I decided to cut myself off.
I opted for the Celebrity Manicure and loved it. The person assigned to me (Kristin or Kristen) was awesome. She wasn’t wearing a nametag. She was nice and personable. I kept teasing her. about how she was the only one not wearing a mouth cover. She definitely knew what she was doing. My favorite bit was when she put my hands inside a bag of hot wax.
The service was on point. The guy out front was professional, but still fun. He knew how to get along with everyone. The bartender was such a fun gal. She made daydrinking more fun.
No wonder my friend loves it here. What better way to spend a Saturday than daydrink mimosas while getting a mani/​pedi.
I shall be back.