Lulu’s Nail Spa & Boutique

Great customer experience. The technicians are so friendly and take their time. The atmosphere is also incredibly inviting and comfortable. They even provide mimosas on the weekends. I had Bronte and she was amazing.

I just had another wonderful experience at Lulu’s and realized I needed to write a review. Getting a pedicure here is a wonderful, relaxing, luxurious experience. Everyone in the salon makes you feel so pampered and the work is of such high quallity that I can’t go anywhere else. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment!

Hands down, the best pedicure experience in San Diego!
I got an essential pedicure from Fumi and she gave me the best foot massage! I was falling asleep because it was that good. She took her time and my whole pedicure was a little over 1 hr. I didn’t want it to stop!
There were 3 different salt/​sugar scrub to choose from, and she scrubbed my feet with that. It smelled so great.
They sell cute candles inside and the whole interior is super cute and welcoming.
Highly recommend!

I love the pedicure service at Lulu’s. The staff is always welcoming and the atmosphere is clean, fresh, and relaxed. My favorite is Bronte. She is so talented and diligent when it comes to her craft. I cannot imagine going anywhere else.

I’ve been coming here for at least 5 years (probably a lot longer), through multiple owners/​re-​models, and still wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else!
I love that they use the large copper bowls to soak your feet in, much cleaner and more relaxing that the icky foot jacuzzis you’ll find elsewhere.
Their seats are comfortable and won’t punch you in the kidneys with a weird robot «massage» that you’ll find at other salons.
Their color selection is vast and is constantly updated with the newest colors! The polishes are displayed beautifully on a well lit wall, and I spend way too much time picking a color every visit.
Their homemade natural scrubs are gentle and smell wonderful, and the scents change with the seasons :) I always left those other nail salons with itchy irritated skin, but never at Lulu’s!
You won’t find acrylic nail dust flying through the air, either! They don’t do that here.
You will pay more here, but it is 100 000 000% worth it. You will be truly pampered and cared for at Lulu’s, and will always leave feeling better inside and out. Relaxed and polished.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Maki was amazing, did a wonderful, calm, relaxing pedicure. She has a very light touch, and did a very clean job. The place was empty which made it very relaxing. Everything appeared very clean and smelled fresh. If I could change anything it would be that they have a few more color choices for Gel Polish.
I took off one point because when I first made my appointment the receptionist (an older lady, brown hair) was not very friendly… Today, everyone I met was very nice however.

I would never go anywhere else for my pedicures! This place is beautiful, calm and clean. Def the place to go to relax and get pampered! I have had a great experience every time I come here. I drive an hour to get here and it’s definitely worth it :)

Best pedicure I have ever had! The sugar scrub they use is so refreshing. Great color selection for nail polish. They were able to squeeze me in for an essential mani and pedi. Funie and Mariana were awesome! Will definitely use again when I’m in San Diego.

I love Lulu’s. They don’t use the whirlpool tubs like most nail salons and all the ladies who work there are lovely. It’s on the pricier side but I find they last longer so it’s worth it. I also love their candle selection.

Lulu’s has been my favorite nail salon until the past few months. Few of the stellar staff remain, and the new owners can’t seem to get it right – purses, pajamas, greeting cards, candles, and an awkward chair by the cash for eyebrow shaping. It’s become a retail hodge-​podge with declining quality service. I still go for manicures and pedicures because thankfully, my original technician, who is absolutely terrific remains, but it’s sad to see the decline of what was once the most delightful environment to relax with a mani or pedi.

I am in love with the ambiance of this place and would love nothing more than to spend my weekend mornings here. But I’m a bit indifferent towards the quality of my gels. They’re better than average but not one of the best I’ve ever had which they should have been for the price so I’m a little bit disappointed. I totally recommend them for the wonderful environment though and ability to book online.

I ran a 63 mile trail race last Sat. Needless to say that after months of training, my feet were needing some work. Lulu’s to the rescue! I went for an Essential Pedicure — which included a salt scrub, massage, and callus removal. I wish I could remember the gal’s name who provided my service bc I’d love to give her a shout out, but I’m bad with names. Anyway, she was very professional and made me feel less embarrassed about my gross calluses. It was exactly what my beat up feet needed. Thanks Lulu’s!

Finally checked this place out after living a block away for the last year. Got their express pedicure and loved being able to book my appt online.
I will definitely be back as I had a great experience and my pedicure looks amazing (thanks Adrianna!). Place was very clean, beautiful décor, had AC (which was important with the heat wave we were having), and reasonably priced. Looking forward to my next visit :)

It disappointments me to write a negative review for an establishment that I have patronized since its inception. I feel that the owner (s) should know why they are losing a long-​time, local client.
In fact, I called soon after my appointment and left a message for the manager or owner to call me back, «to discuss an unpleasant experience.»
Neither has reached out so this will have to be shared on Unilocal.
I booked a manicure but did not request a certain technician. First mistake! From the very beginning, this gal was unfriendly. She silently led me to our table and began to work on my nails, uttering maybe three or four words to ask curtly about how short I wanted them filed.
After an uncomfortable and very awkward five minutes of silence, I introduced myself. She never bothered to do so! The entire time I sat there, trying to make conversation but all attempts were made with laconic replies.
Finally the awkward encounter ended with mediocre results. I was hoping the gal at the check-​out desk would ask me how the service was. I would have told her!
Lulu’s has gone downhill. Next time I will take my business to Girl On The Go Spa.

Lulu’s is the one establishment I miss most in San Diego for their life changing pedicures. For real, no pedicure you will receive thereafter will compare. Every time I have to book a pedicure in Northern California, I feel genuinely disappointed that I am not in San Diego to book here. All of the women who work are friendly, and do an amazing, thorough job. The pedicure consists of:
+ Foot soak in a tub
+ Nail trim, cuticle work
+ Callus removal using softening gel
+ Sugar scrub, lotion massage, and hot towel
+ Polish with Essie and other high-​end polishes
Their pedicures last at least a month, and the entire process is so relaxing and enjoyable; they play great music and the entire experience is customer driven. All of the products they use are free of harsh chemical, and the salon is free of the fumes you are subjected to in most nail shops. They offer both hot coffee and tea, as well as iced tea and water. Lulu’s is a great spot to come to relax and treat yourself.

I cannot recommend Lulu’s enough, and specifically Bronte. She does a fantastic job and is charming and sweet. I have been a few times, have never been disappointed, and have now made it part of my routine.
The salon is lovely and they have a great selection of nail colors and brands. All the stations are gorgeous and comfortable. I love that there is no harsh chemical smell, the look and feel is relaxing, and I get an excellent service by a talented technician.
Definitely check it out and ask for Bronte. You won’t be disappointed.

GET YOUR BROWS DONE HERE! Get your nails done here, everything awesome! Love coming to see Lori for my brows, always does an awesome job! Not like most waxing places, does a way better job of helping you shape and grow them in to be fuller, longer and natural– but also on Fleek best eyebrow wax place I’ve been to, highly recommend! She’s the best! This is the best my eyebrows have ever looked, couldn’t be happier.
Also, nails are always on point. Doesn’t feel like they’re rushing you to get through appt, make you feel welcome, relaxed and comfortable while you’re there. They do a lot of layers of the shellac so color is bright and vibrant and super smooth so doesn’t feel too thick on your nail at same time. Good smelling scrubs for feets, first class service all the way! Everyone is friendly and eager to help! New favorite spot :)

The nail technician was great — the issue was with the poor handling of a gift certificate issued under my name by the owners/​management.
In a nutshell, I found a gift certificate I had received as a bridal shower present nearly two years ago and scheduled an appointment. Since it had been a while I provided the gift certificate number at which point I was told this specific gift certificate had been issued under someone else’s name.
Regardless, I scheduled the appointment thinking that once they were to see the «physical» piece of paper with my name on it that would suffice. Needless to say when it came time to pay, I was informed I would only be credited with the balance as it was not under my name and had already been used.
I don’t know Lulu’s business processes but I would imagine they would keep the physical gift certificate and reissue a new one with the balance. Regardless, this seemed to be an error in bookkeeping.
Frankly, I didn’t expect to be treated so poorly. On top of that the whole situation was quite insulting as this was a gift I was looking to enjoy. Again, the nail technician was stellar but the lack of customer service on behalf of management/​ownership leaves much to be desired.
Disappointing

Have had both a mani & pedi here now and am thrilled to find a nail salon in my neighborhood that is so good!
I love the online booking and the ability to select the nail technician, I chose Martha for my mani and she was very good, probably the best I have been to in several years!
The salon itself is funky, nicely air conditioned & spacious, with all staff friendly.
They have a huge selection of colors in both regular and gels. And are helpful in selecting and matching colors.
I loved being offered a drink of choice, both the iced tea and coffee were really nice.
Overall I will be a regular customer here, it’s exactly what I have been looking for in a nail salon!

I was just in town for my wedding :) and needed a mani/​pedi for the special day. Bronte did both sets and she was simply wonderful. Sweet, attentive and gentle! I usually refrain from getting my toes done because I really don’t like my feet and I’m shy about them but Bronte was so sweet and made me feel comfortable the entire time. If I lived in SD I would definitely be a regular here! The prices were a little higher than I pay in New York, but for the service and attention, it’s worth it!

My first time at Lulus… I had the most amazing afternoon there!!! Manicure and pedicure by Nina was so professional and relaxing! The salon is so cute and welcoming. Everyone from the employees to the guests had a smile, which really made the salon feel like I spent the afternoon with family!
Lori did a phenomenal job shaping my eyebrows! Don’t think I’ve ever had a better experience having them shaped!
To top off my afternoon I was offered a proseco or mimosa by the manager, who made me feel like family… Offered refills as needed.
I can honestly say this was the best personal and professional experience I’ve ever had at a nail salon!

I miss the old Lulus. Although it’s great they expanded, I miss the coziness and family feel I used to feel when I came in. I love that they continue to not have that harsh chemical smell but the new girls are not as friendly as the old girls. I feel like I’m at any other salon but for a very big price tag. One plus is Maki is still there (she is one of the originals), but it is hard to get an appointment with her because every one wants to be her client! I have definitely been coming here less since the new ownership.

I love lulu’s, truly the best nail spa in town. I’ve been going since it open, over 6 years now and I love the intimacy and the boutiqueness nestled in south park. we are blessed to have such clean, friendly ,
and up to date nail spa. i don’t see how anyone could not LOVE this place

This place is beyond cute!
Hard to get an appointment, so book in advanced (especially if trying to go with a friend) Very clean, they offer three different sugar scrubs. It’s quiet, relaxing. My pedicure cut/​polish is perfect. Tea or water offered.
I was only bummed that they don’t have the Chanel or Tom Ford Polish anymore like pictured on Unilocal. (I wanted to feel boujie)
And they don’t offer wine. But other than that– zero complaints. Will be going back to treat myself in the near future.

I think it’s a very cute place and all the girls are doing a really great job! But my favorite is Martha. She is pretty much the best nail technician I had in San Diego! My nails and toes are always very well done and OPI Gel stays on nails forever. She is very creative and attentive to the details. You can see the most recent style in the pictures.
Thank you Martha for the beautiful work you do:)

On my first visit here I of course loved the décor and the customer service provided. My nails came out fine, but I’m not a very adventurous person, so a basic mani pedi is pretty hard to screw up.
However my SECOND visit this past May, really drove me to leave a review. I wish I could remember the name of the girl who worked on me. She was a quiet brunette, I believe she had braces. Very sweet girl. She went above and beyond during every aspect of my mani pedi.
This appointment was getting me prepped for my wedding, and my technician really made me feel that way! She did a great job. I had a vision for my nails but didn’t quite know the colors to use to achieve the right look. She worked so hard combing colors, setting the gel and removing them if it wasn’t the right combo. Meanwhile, the woman behind the reception desk was trying colors on her nails to help me look at color combos. After a great team effort we finally found the right combo. I then asked her for glitter coming from my cuticles. (Again, not an adventure taker on my nails so this was a bold move for me before my wedding day) but the technician did an AMAZING job and blended the glitter perfectly. I loved my nails!
Thank you ladies for the hard work.