Lively Nails

I feel somewhat bad writing this review because the ladies were nice, but I have to be honest, this was probably the worst experience I’ve had while getting a pedicure. I think the lady that did my pedicure was new but I could’ve done a better job. Everytime I asked her if she could do something that I typically do with my toe nails she just laughed and ignored (or probably didn’t understand what I was asking… but if she didn’t understand then I don’t understand why she wouldn’t ask one of the other employees if they could clarify for her?) So 1. Bad pedicure.
2. There was a younger kid walking around thumping his feet loudly and playing on his ipad that had the volume all the way up. Don’t have a problem with kids being at the salon but if they’re going to be loud while people come there to relax that’s one thing. 3. IT WAS FREEZING. I asked if the door could be shut 2 times and I had to ask for a 3^rd time. 4. I was drying my toes, asked one of the ladies to put oil on them to make them dry faster and she said I was good to go. I said «oh, are you sure?», she put on my shoes for me and the next thing you know my toes were all smeared. This was so disappointed at this place because of all the great reviews that I read. Never going back!

very pleased with mani pedi from ha and kim. I was long overdue and they really did a great job. shop was clean. i will go again.

I’ve been going to Lovely Nails for about 9 mos. Every time I go, either for an acrylic fill or full new set, I find everyone so kind and helpful.
I have a young woman named Ha do my nails. Each time I’m extremely happy with the results and quickness.
The other woman, doing my toenails
is also very kind and does an excellent job. I’ve had designs drawn on and with their steady hands, I’m amazed of the attention to detail !!!
I intend to continue going there.
BTW, I’m in a wheelchair and they accommodat me for my pedicures.
I cannot stand to get into the large pedicure chairs.
I’M DEFINITELY A HAPPY CUSTOMER
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Best place for nails in SD, they make sure the polish is properly applied, the Nails end up really clean. Donna always make my nails and love it!

We came here on a Sunday morning, my boyfriend and I, for mani and pedi— only 2 people working, we waited 15 mins before being directed to the pedicure chair– the water was cold and the lady told me she would be coming to start my pedicure so it was pointless to add warm water and 15 mins later she still hasn’t come so I asked the other employee to please add warm water– she did. My boyfriend was getting his pedicure and another woman walked in and the other employee started on her pedicure and my boyfriend was completely finished with his pedicure before mine was even started. Needless to say she took the color off my toes and we left. I will not ever be coming back here.

Nice, clean, friendly, pleasant nail salon. They did a very nice job, and reasonably priced at $ 28 for basic spa mani-​pedi. Called before I left the car dealership down the street after work, and they got me right in; not crowded at all. After they finished painting my toes, realized they hadn’t given me any leg/​foot massage; they talked to each other, and they said that they do it after they paint. In any event, they did, and leg and arm massages were very nice. Not sure if I would have received a massage if I didn’t mention it, though…

Last weekend, my asked me to take our daughter to Lively Nails to her nails before we are going to vacation. Donna did a very good work on our daughter’s nails. I was very happy with the work she did. I will upload pictures later.
Will come back here again.

A review for the acrylics: DO NOT GET THEM DONE HERE
I came in today to get an acrylic set that literally took 2.5 hours. I sat down at 3:15 and left at 5:45. I was mindblown and irritated to say the least, especially since I only asked for white stilettos. I’ve gotten a set at least once a month since I was 17 and they’ve never taken more than an hour and a half.
My lady was very meticulous with the shaping and application of the nails which made me think they were going to turn out amazing, but then she started applying the powder. She was unnecessarily slow and kept putting it on, failing to smooth it over correctly, putting more on, failing to smooth it, and so on. She also got it all over her hands which in turn, got onto all of my fingers, making them sticky.
On top of that, she was HORRIBLE at painting nails. I kept on having to remind her to paint the entirety of my nails because she wouldn’t paint the sides/​edges. One nail also turned out crooked, which was annoying since she spent so long on them.

Came in on Saturday the day before Mother’s Day thinking it would be packed. Made an appointment any way just in case. All the ladies working were very nice. I would definitely come back.

First impression: It’s nice and clean. O.K. variety of nail polish.
It was my first time here. As usual, I go for acrylics. Vivi was my manicurist. She’s really nice and talkative. At first, I really liked her work. She did everything she was supposed to. Buffed my nails, file, etc., and got my nails ready for the acrylics. I liked the fact that she was careful about what size fake nail extensions to put on my nails because some places either are too small or too wide when they choose. She took her time when applying the acrylic to my nails which I was extremely happy with. It showed that she was going for quality work. Everything was good about my nails until it got to the shaping part. My usual is square nails. I thought I would try something a little different this time. Rounder on the edges so they look a little more natural. That was my mistake not going for my usual. I don’t like the shape at all and I will reshape them myself. And then another upsetting thing, was that after painting my nails when she was applying the clear gel top coat. Right off the back, I noticed that the gel consistency looked a lot thicker than usual. It didn’t even go on very smooth. I noticed that while she was applying the gel, on one of my nails (which you will see in the picture that I posted) she messed up on the application and just left it how it was and still told me to cure my nails under the light. In all honesty, she’s a great person to go to for the application of acrylics. just maybe not so much on shaping and nail polish/​gel application.
I might consider going back, but maybe ask for someone else to paint my nails or I’ll just paint them myself.

Nice nail salon! Clean, great nail polish selection, and the ladies are really seasoned and work on perfection! The pedicure chair is super comfortable :)

The old lady cut me. It really matters who you go to. She had no idea what she was doing

I don’t get my nails done often but when I do I like to come here. The prices are pretty good as well. I typically see Ha she is very friendly and does a great job. She knows how picky I am and doesn’t get offended when I tell her I do or don’t like something. It is pretty clean in here as well and a nice nail salon!

Horrible customer service. I walked in and literally stood there for about 10 mins, was not greeted even though they seen me standing there. There was no check in sheet. A lady finally walked up to me and asked what I needed. I needed a fill. They told me they couldn’t see me because they were busy, but they only had a few customers!!! I said, you don’t look busy, then she said they had appointments coming. Rude!!! Don’t waste your time at this crappy place of business. Bad customer service and the parking sucks!

Clean and friendly staff.
Great work and pay attention to detail.
I would definitely go back to this place!

This is by far my go to salon. Ha and the rest of staff make you feel welcomed and always find a way to fit you in. Their work is amazing too. They do a great job with nail art and willing to try any new design. Also you can’t beat the prices!

Im from the East Coast and its hard to find someone who does good nails and are well within reasonable price. Ive been to a few nail places here in San Diego, and the quality was hit or miss. I actually chose to come to Lively Nails after reading Unilocal reviews. Now, this is the only place I will go to to get my nails done and Ms. Ha is the only person I wil let touch my fingernails because she is the best! As for the other ladies, they are good also, but I highly recommend Ha. The shop is nice, reasonably priced, comfortable chairs and the ladies are very nice.

Manicures and pedicures are so cheap! Gel manicures start at $ 25, and they do such a great job here. They last for what seems like forever (basically until your nails grow out), and the whole experience is so relaxing and pampering. They massage you while they do your nails, and give you a warm towel for your neck. All other nail salons pale in comparison to Lively Nails. It’s a most decadent yet very affordable place to get your nails done.

Stopped by on a Friday afternoon for a much needed pedicure. There were a few people getting their nails/​toes does but I was able to be taken right away.
I’m the first to admit I’m a cheapskate when it comes to my nails. Manis and Pedis are soooooo cheap where I’m from on the East Coast and I just can’t get used to the West Coast prices lol. I like that at Lively Nails I can spring for a $ 20 spa pedicure (with a seat in the massage chair, sea salts, etc) or I can be true to my cheap nature and get a $ 16 regular pedicure (in a regular chair using a small foot bath). There are pedicures up to $ 42 if you want to treat yourself to some paraffin wax and all the other bells and whistles.
I thought I would be made to feel bad about going for the regular pedicure but my nail tech Donna was super friendly! She asked my name and what brought me in, she took her time on my toes, and she said they’d love to have me back!
I also appreciate that I was able to pay with my card with no extra fees and that they have a cold water cooler near the door b/​c I like having access to the H2O :)
With many colors to choose from in regular and gel shades, great service and great prices I’ll definitely be back!

Clean place with about 7 pedicure chairs. They did a good job and were nice, but one thing that annoyed all of us.
They didn’t have enough staff to do pedicures, but will seat you in the chairs and let the water run. They start on multiple people and do not finish one before moving to the next. And if there’s somebody new that comes in, they’ll seat them and start on them without finishing up on the previous person. This happened to my BF. He was seated first and they started him first, then had him wait for like 20 minutes then started working on me, this other lady, then the new lady, then him. Finish one client before finishing a newer one!
Other than that, they have decent prices for the type of pedicure you want. It’s pretty decent price for basic pedis, around 20 – 25, and deluxe is $ 48.