Downtown Nail & Spa - San Diego, California

Maris ?.

I came here for the first time, I was looking for a regular manicurist nearby. Before that I read the reviews, there were a lot of positive ones, so I decided to come in. Manicure was done by a man, removal of the old coating was quick, then he immediately started the coating, until I stopped him and asked him to cut the cuticle, he cut from the top, after he saw that I was looking at the nails, he started to push back the cuticle and cut normally. He applied the coating with splotches and drips, trying to fix with more coats of varnish, but it didn't work. Tried to use two colors, but that didn't help either. I asked him to fix it, but it felt like he didn't understand what to do or how to do it. We ended up changing the color to a different color, but the same story happened again. I didn't say anything, I just wanted to leave. At the cash register, I paid without leaving a tip, as I believe that for such work to leave a tip is not worth it. My nails look worse than the ones I came in with originally. Severely over-sawn, drops of nail polish and different shapes. It's a shame for the time spent. Not recommended. The last picture is the nails I came in with

Ilsa C.

I am from out of town and was hoping to find a good nail salon to fix my builder gel manicure that had gotten pretty rough. I came into Downtown Nail Salon and was given the fastest and best gel fill I’ve ever gotten. Anh was so sweet and did an amazing job, I cannot recommend her enough! As I type this I came back in the next day to get a pedicure I was so happy with my manicure!

Jasmine L.

Be careful who you go to for nail art.
I made an appointment with Jenny (per suggestion from a friend), didn't get her to do my nails for some reason, got them done by some other random person. Once he started I knew it wasn't going to be done like I wanted and it's my fault for not stopping at the beginning. I was trying to trust the process.
The nails are lumpy, the color and gel go onto my finger, they are super chunky, it's just not good. My fingers actually look fatter.
Honestly, you can just tell that the art of doing nails doesn't matter here(the person that did my nails at least). I have had my nails done by people who really like doing nails and that was not the case here. So again...if you want NAIL ART, don't come here unless you KNOW the person. If you just want a pedicure with your nails painted...sure, why not. Pop in.

Alicia J.

Jenny and all her coworkers are super sweet. Great customer service. My husband and two sons were waiting for me and brought them water for them. I was not the only one taken care off also my family. Love my nails. I will definitely come back. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

DeMarra M.

Best experience in San Diego thus far. I could make an appt online. Got a text confirmation. Did not have to wait long the two ladies who did my manicure and pedicure were amazing. Just got regular polish and still love the quailty. They were not pushy about gel anx really completed my mani pedi meticulously. The shop is huge, clean, and confortable. Ultimate pedicure was just what I would expect! Great job!

chay P.

I tried to explain to her that I only wanted nail art on two of my nails and the rest in color. This is what she did to me...

I try to explain multiple times during the process and after that this is not what I wanted. Unfortunately they were not the technician working on my nails kept smiling and nodding and acting as if she understood exactly what I was asking for however at the end when I saw what she had done I couldn't believe it.

When I raised the concern to my technician that that's not what I wanted she immediately got defensive and loud and refused to offer any kind of correction, discount, or even a simple I'm sorry. Although I wanted not to pay I felt intimidated and felt like I had to so I quickly paid the$25 for absolutely nothing and have to go to another nail shop.

Be aware before you get anything done here make sure they know exactly what you want and that they actually understand how to do it. I am definitely not coming back here and urge everyone to be cautious the whole experience felt shady and unnecessarily unpleasant.

Katrina T.

Been getting my manis and pedis here monthly for almost three years now. Usually pretty good, sometimes they seem in a hurry though. Can usually accommodate walk ins, but best to schedule an appointment or call ahead of time. Note in one of the pics, the shorter nails on the right hand were intentional and asked for.

Molley W.

My nails are amazing, so many people like them and ask where I have them done. Kelvin did a great job it look better than the picture i show him.I'll visit the salon every time i come to san diego