About Essential Nails
Essential Nails is a highly-rated nail salon in San Diego, recognized for its excellent quality and competitive prices. Customers consistently praise the salon's hard-working and friendly staff, who deliver long-lasting manicures and pedicures. Clients report that gel manicures and pedicures can last up to six weeks without chipping, and many have shared that their experiences have been wonderful, with some considering it the best manicure they’ve had in a while. The salon features a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, often described as a "chill oasis." Regular customers enjoy the friendly ambiance, with romantic comedies playing on the television, creating opportunities for conversation. Essential Nails is celebrating its 25th anniversary this June, highlighting its enduring popularity and customer loyalty. While some note that the seating for pedicures may not be traditional, many agree that the quality of service makes it worth it. With fair pricing and a family business feel, it remains a go-to spot for fantastic nail services in San Diego.
If I could give them 10 stars, I would!
My sisters and I are on vacation and found this salon. We did have to come back for all of us to go at the same time, but we didn't mind waiting. All the technicians were wonderful; very friendly and chatty.
It will definitely be a stop when we come back.
I was nervous to check out a new salon, but had a wonderful experience! I think this is the best manicure I’ve had in a while and the pedicure was amazing! I did a dip manicure and gel polish pedicure and was really impressed by both! The staff was so sweet and they did such a wonderful job. Also, I really appreciated that they had romantic comedies on to watch while I was getting my services done! I also feel like the pricing is super fair and love that it’s a family business. I think the only downside is they don’t have the traditional Seating for pedicures so it’s a bit less comfortable, but I think it’s worth it for the quality of service! Highly recommend!!!
This place is GREAT. I've been going for almost 2 years now and I often overhear other customers talking about how they've moved away and will still book an appointment with these wonderful ladies any time they are back in SD. I always work with Amy and she just does an amazing job every time, but I am certain you cannot go wrong with any of the girls here. It's excellent quality, you will not be disappointed. Call ahead, sometimes they are busy and can't always accommodate walk ins + leave some time for beach traffic and/or parking. I love my time spent here, I've always left impressed and people always compliment my nails.