Happy Nails and Spa

I’m honestly surprised to see so many bad reviews. I’ve had mani’s, pedi’s, and my eyebrows waxed. I can honestly say I have no complaints. The place is really clean and they open new tools right in front of you. A little pricey perhaps, but I don’t mind for the quality. Everyone is really friendly and the girl in the front works hard! It’s been a month and I’m just now needing another pedicure and my nails are still perfectly intact after 3 weeks. That’s a miracle for me! Haha

PISSED. Ok, I’m still sitting in the chair as I write this. I’ve come to this location before, and they’ve done a decent job in the past… But I came in with my sister today, and we got the same thing that we always do, the simple pedi. Someone tell me why she’s still getting her cuticles cut while I’ve already got polish on my toes. My pedicure was done in 10 – 15 minutes. I swear, because I got the basic one she was like whatever about doing it. And no, it was not even close to being busy. So it’s not like there’s a line of people waiting for chairs. She rushed so fast on my service, I could’ve just done this myself. Not to mention she was filing my skin, not my nails, and when she was cutting my cuticles she asked if a certain part hurt, and I told her yes, and she just kept going. There was no massage, she slapped some of the water that was in the basin where I put my feet onto my calves, and then slapped lotion on there and then rubbed it off with a towel. Wtf? I’m not coming back. This is ridiculous, and I’m pretty chill about getting nail services done. For $ 21 I could’ve bought an Essie nail polish and done this myself, seriously.

The worst experience I have ever had at a nail salon. I thought it would be nice to try out a new salon. Wrong answer they didn’t remove the GEL on my nails properly and therefore they cracked and ruined my nails. They also file to the point it was burning my skin. NEVER AGAIN. I would give them a 0 if I could. My recommendation for this place would be to get NEW employee’s. Thank you!

The first time I came in, they did a good job with both mani and pedi. The 2^nd time was bad. I went wanting them to use my own Opi gel color and they refused saying that they didn’t have the Opi gel base and top coat which we all know is crap because that doesn’t matter. I proceeded to pick a regular polish and got the worst manicure I have ever received. I do a better job on myself. I will post a picture.

I had to come to this place because it was the most convenient nail salon to go to while on my lunch break.
It was dead! That should have been my first clue. The front desk lady was running back and forth from the front desk to a nail station where she was getting her nails done. Weird! Unprofessional would be an understatement. I’m not sure how this place is still in business, to be completely honest.
The lady who did my nails was clueless. She was buffering my nails shorter with some tool that was hitting my finger tips and burning them from the friction. Then she was cleaning my cuticles super rough and four out of my ten nails were bleeding. So I had dried blood/​scabs on a few of my cuticles for almost a week after. They were so sore and sensitive for a few days after.
Now for the zombie who did my pedicure. I usually try to always get the best most expensive pedicure because I want the full treatment. This one was 48 dollars and was one of the biggest rip offs of life. You would think since the place was dead and she saved all the energy of the day for my cute little feet, that she would give it her all, right?! Nah! This lady was «massaging» my calves with no effort. She looked depressed and was zoning out. It’s like hello lady, anyone home? Snap out of it! I didn’t pay 48 dollars for your half ass treatment. It was a pathetic pedicure. The lady either needed a nap or a 40 oz of Redbull.
No lie, it was sad. It was the worst manicure and pedicure of all time and at the end I just felt sorry for the two ladies. I ended up tipping them really well out of sheer pity.
Not to mention, the front desk lady tried hustling me into gel polish as if I wanted to spend one more dime on this place. Um… no! I know what gel polish is, I know what it does, and I don’t need you to try and sucker me into any more spending at this hopeless place.

I’m happy with Happy Nails. They did a great job on my pedicure and acrylic nails. I’ve been here 3 times and everyone has been friendly to me.
I’ve gone here a 4^th time and I was surprised I was charged $ 40 for acrylic nails, which is more than I’ve ever been charged. Also, there is one girl there who does acrylic much better than the other. I wish I knew her name so I can ask for her. She did my nails for my wedding and they were so beautiful.

I have been here time and time again trying to give them a chance because it’s just such a convenient for me. Either way, there’s always something.
I’m sure all of the manicurists are great and sweet people, and I’m certain that this isn’t their dream job. That being said, I always have to remind them to do basic things, like buff my nails after filing or to make sure to polish the sides of the nails– I just feel like I have to always pay attention to what they’re doing or they skip steps to cut times and in turn get more customers.
I’m a good tipper, I think, I always give $ 10 to each esthetician that works with me, but I don’t like that they make you pay before the final product is done. I end up signing and then 20 minutes later when I look at my nails, I’m disappointed– but what am I gonna do? Ask for a refund?
Today, I was upset at the nail polish job– but I figured I asked for a design, and they «tried». So I see past it. I finally get up to leave and I realized that they didn’t buff the edge of my nails, so sitting there, my nails felt like they could snag on everything. So I grew the courage and spoke to the front desk girl– she said that’s unacceptable. Makes them buff OVER my nail polish!
Either way, I’m done. I never left satisfied and I don’t know why I kept going back but I won’t make that mistake again.

Today was my first time and I could not believe the customer service I received. My friend and I went to have manicure and pedicures done and I do not recommend anyone to have gel done at this nail salon. In stead of fixing the horrible gel manicure the owner would rather tell you to visit the previous salon you came from. So unprofessional, I DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!

I only gave it a star because it’s close to home and I never have to wait, but I won’t go back. The massage is an annoying rubbing of the same part of your leg until you twitch and make them move. My last 3 pedicures didn’t last 2 days without flaking off. I keep telling them to NOT cut my cuticles or paint over them, they continue to do both. I’m done — never going back.

Ok so let me start off by saying I have been getting gel manicures for years, and I know when a place knows what there doing compared to a place that don’t. This place «happy nails» made me leave miserable.
I decided to get a gel manicure while I waited for my dog to get groomed other wise trust and believe I would have went to the place I normally go to. The polish don’t is absolutely HORRIBLE. Gel manicure are suppose to shine, it’s dual and dry. See pictures for yourself. Please save yourself the money.

Not happy with this place at all. I went on to try it for the fist time and was extremely disappointed, I didn’t expect them to remove my cuticles properly at all, but to polish over it? The «massage» was a joke, the person who did my nails was more concerned about side conversations than anything. She could NOT understand a word in English and just started at me the whole time trying to ask me questions by making weird sounds. I am an immigrant myself and have ZERO tolerance for anyone who comes to this country and does not make an effort to at least Lear how to communicate.
Would not recommend this place and WILL NOT return.

Helen opened tools in front of me and spent 90 min. to remove the gel polish and do a pink and white full set. A sign with all prices would be nice.

I have been here a few times now. I book with Tammy. She is probably one of the few manucurists who takes her time and pays attention to details, unlike the other manucurists. She doesn’t have the typical strong Asian accent. She has really good communication skills. I usually go in with a basic pedicure and massage when needed. She only works during the weekends, but I wish she works during the regular days.

Had an incredible experience here! The focus and attention to callus removal was above and beyond expectations! It’s easy to say this was one of, if not the best, pedicure I’ve ever had. I will gladly drive from downtown just to come here for the exceptional attention to detail and service. Ask for Kim or Dana if you’re looking for the best! :)

When I got my acrylics removed here the lady was in a hurry and not only was it painful it damaged my nails … then I went elsewhere got acrylics back on since my nails were so damaged and had those on for a few months while I ate lots of protien to help my nails grow… after having a different nail place take off those acrylics slowly my nails are fine! I will never be here again

HORRIBLE!!! I went in for a regular pedicure and signed in «Pedicure» I was asked by the owner and her daughter both what I needed and I replied very clearly «Pedicure ONLY please»
The girl who did my pedi spoke very little English but she did manage to ask me «what you want?» And I again clearly replied «Basic pedicure ONLY». She then put her laminated menu of «Special Services» in my face and kept pointing at different options: most between $ 40−60+ for pedicure extras. I AGAIN said «NO THANK YOU– just basic pedicure ONLY» This went on for about another minute as she kept pointing at all the extras and saying «You like?» And I said for what seemed like the 20^th time «just basic pedicure!»
As she began– I started to doze off and when I opened my eyes she was massaging my arms with oil and lotion. «Weird» I thought, since I only asked for a pedicure and so I said to her «Is this complimentary?» And she said «You like?» So I said «yes, that’s so nice of you». Ha! I should’ve known better– when was the last time I got something complimentary from an Asian run nail salon? NEVER!
Pedicure was horrible-​a 5 year old can do better. Polish was dripping down sides of my toes and I had to ask her over and over to clean it off. This was probably due to her squirting a bunch of acetone in the nail polish since it was running out– too watered down. Almost all my nails were crooked and had been broken by her cutting and filing the wrong way. Seriously, they looked worse then when I walked in!!!
Worst part? Right after the lovely arm massage she asked me to pay her $ 65!!! I thought I heard her wrong so I asked again «how much?» And she said in a very harsh and rude tone «65!!!» When I began to ask her why if it was just a basic pedicure she started yelling across the salon in vietnamese at the owner. Owner walked owner and insisted I pay her the $ 65 for «all her services!!!» I tried to explain that I had asked for a BASIC PEDICURE ONLY more than once and the owner and two other girls piled around me yelling back and forth in vietnamese then back at me saying «you got special services! You need to pay!»
Then the owners daughter said «well she is hard of hearing and her hearing aid’s not working so she probably misunderstood you but you still need to pay!»
I wanted more than anything to get out of there quick so I paid them $ 52 — since she did give me an arm massage (even though I didn’t ask for it)
NO TIP AND NEVER EVER CONSIDERING COMING BACK AGAIN!
Save your hard earned money for a more deserving place or have your 5 year old do it for better results.

Last time I went, they totally rushed me out. Just plain rude. After only 2 MINUTES after my nails were done but NOT YET DRY, the lady picked up my stuff and escorted me out of the chair. That was her way of telling me ‘Thank You, but please leave now. We have customers waiting.’ In all my time at nail salons, this has never happened to me. I am usually able to wait in the chair at least 5 – 10 minutes after the service to ensure my nails are dry. That was just really rude and I was p*ssed. I have never been ‘forced’ out this way, even with customers waiting. I had been here at least 2 times before, but that will be my last time.
Other comments = The nail polish does not stay on as long as other Happy Nail locations I have been to.
There are better nail salons out there, with professional service. Go elsewhere.

My wife and I happened to be shopping nearby and noticed this salon across the parking lot from where we were (at Trader Joes). She wanted to get her eyebrows done but when we got there, we noticed that the place was closed, however, the front door was open and someone was inside cleaning. When we walked in, a lady said that even though they were closed, they would be happy to help. My wife was taken to the back, had her eyebrows done, and was very happy with the service.
Thanks for the excellent customer service and for helping my wife after hours! She will be back.

Went in for a «fast» pedicure nothing fancy just a polish change. When asked if I wanted my calluses removed and I asked how much they charge (add’l $ 5) my reply was no thank you. The older lady sitting in the corner laughed as if I was being unreasonable I know she laughed at my response because I was the only person there and she was looking right at me. The joke is actually on her, it’s my first and last time here. I’ll take my money else where. No one needs to feel laughed at when declining a service they don’t feel they need. Plenty of other options for nail salons in SD. I would rather drive further and pay more. It’s sad because my nail tec was actually good. Way to make new potential clients feel uncomfortable. Also, a horrible selection of OLD crusty polish.

On a whim I decided to treat myself for my birthday. I’m not a mani/​pedi kind of girl because I just don’t like people touching me! Also don’t like massages … With that said, I have probably had only a ½ dozen mani/Pedi’s in my entire life and some have been high end. This was definitely one of the better ones.
Lyn was meticulous and also they were all very friendly. I had just been in vivid nails around the corner the day before which is cheaper but crammed with people. Plus that place had a bad smell. This was clean and fresh smelling. Would definitely return…