Polish Me Nails & Spa

Called this place and talked to an employee about whether they accepted spa finder gift cards, I was told yes they did accept them. So I made an appointment and went in and got a mani/​pedi for $ 60. My gift card was for $ 50. When I went to check out I was told by the manager that they do not accept spa finder gift cards. I told them that I had called the day before and even showed them the call log in my cell phone. The manager told me that she would not honor what her employee told me, that she would not take the gift card and that I must have called the wrong place (which I clearly hadn’t because she confirmed that was their number on my call log and I had an appointment). I told them that I would never have come there and would never have gotten the $ 60 mani/​pedi if I could not use my gift card. She told me that she would take off 10%, $ 6, and that’s all she would do. And if I refused to pay she would call the cops on me. So I reluctantly paid $ 54 for their mess up that they refused to take responsibility for. For all they know $ 54 was more than I could afford. Really really bad business.

Bottom Line: Clean salon, good service and communicative staff but be sure to bring cash for a tip.
I was at the SAN Airport and had some time to kill so I decided to get a pedicure at Polish Me Nails & Spa, which I found courtesy of Unilocal.I liked that Polish Me was located near Liberty Station, but not in the thick of it, so parking was easy. (It is located on Laning Road but near N. Harbor Drive close to the Marriott Courtyard.) Overall, I really liked this salon because it was clean and the staff was very communicative. Additionally, I felt like they did a good job. Not only did my toes come out as pretty as toes can be, but I felt like they used good, safe and hygienic practices.
I always try to tip in cash because I understand the desire to leave a long day at a service job with cash in hand, but, its important to note that Polish Me ONLY accepts CASH for TIPS.

I am only giving 2 stars because .yes my nails come out great I always get a gel manicure. but they TRY to make you pay cash and when I said no I wanna pay debt they tell u they have an ATM in the back THAT CHARGES YOU! and they will not let you leave the tip on ur card so because I felt bad I went back later in the day to tip my lady cash tip but it all just seems wrong to me sadly I will not be returning plenty of other nail Salons in SD

Probably the best nail salon I have ever been to.
I have come to Polish Me Nails and Spa countless times for prom and for many family get-​togethers, and they have always given me incredible service despite how busy they become.
I usually get a Signature French gel manicure and a Signature pedicure, which has always come out exquisite! My gel polish and my toes lasts for weeks.
Polish Me has so many different colors, and they truly do consider your well-​being. They have always accommodated my family and me, and we always have amazing results.
Extremely clean place with wonderful services and results. :)
And afterwards, it’s always amazing to walk along the Liberty Station canal as there’s always beautiful weather and so many things to do.

Came in to have gel taken off of my nails — the young lady did a great job. $ 5 + tip. She kept trying to sell me more, which annoyed me (thus –1 star) but other than that solid effort without ruining my nails.

This is by far my favorite nail salon. It’s clean and everyone does a GREAT job!

This is not my usual nail spot, but b/​c it is so close to home and my waxing place, i will occasionally pop in for a quick mani or pedi. My last two pedis from this place were superb. My toes were very nicely done and I got a great massage for about $ 30. The regular nail color selection does not offer a big variation of colors. There is wide variety of the same colors in the same color scheme. My last manicure was okay. I asked for a regular polish, instead of my usual shelac, and was disappointed. My color dried with lots of bubbles. Not sure if it was that the polish was old or we didnt wait long enough between coats, but it did not look cute. I don’t have time to go back and get another color or do it myself so I am sucking it up. Other than that the people were really nice and they take cash or card.

I have come here for my last 4 gel manicures/​pedicures. Each time I have had a different nail technician and they are all fabulous. My go-​to spot for beautiful looking nails! They also offer a 5% discount if you pay cash :)

I got the royal pedicure and was pampered for over an hour. No complaints at all.
Although worth noting, they will not allow tips on a credit card transaction. You must use cash.

Might be my go-​to place every 2 weeks for a gel manicure now. $ 26 manicure basic, but the classic is nice when you need the upgrade. Nail techs are friendly and really give you a spa like vibe. The massage chairs are luxury compared to average places. My nails look great too!

Just left here and am so disappointed that I paid for the worst manicure. My nails are all different shapes and crooked, a huge chunk of the side of my thumbnail is missing and sore and I’ve never had a more painful gel removal and nail filing in my life.
I will not be returning.

I’ll make this brief but helpful:
1. Absolutely no point in making an appointment here because they will never ever ever be ready for you at the set time. I’ve been coming here for 3 years and they have never once been able to take me at my appointment time since they’ve given it away to a walk in.
3. Most of the girls are good. I’ve had one or two girls that were sloppy and rushed but as long as you tell them while they are doing it, they will fix it.

They were sweet to my 4 year old and she loves her nails. However, it’s your typical nails spot. A lot of chatter and laughter, not much customer to worker interaction. I’m not paying for you to gossip; let’s focus on the nails and get on our way.

I had a great first experience and will definitely be returning. I was started right away (Tuesday morning) without an appointment. Lynn did my pedicure which was more than amazing. I picked the package which was a bit more expensive, $ 30, but included salt scrub and a nice massage. It lasted close to 45 minutes which was relaxing. I also got an acrylic fill, with Christine, which was quick, painfree, reasonable and turned out nicely. She did a beautiful almond shape and I hope to retune in two weeks for another. Much like many other Unilocalers, I was also annoyed by their pushiness to use their ATM machine. They don’t take tips on credit cards (annoying) so told me to use the ATM machine but didn’t know what it would charge me.

I typically do my own nails but was going on vacation and decided to get a gel manicure. I have had one once in the past and was not a fan of the results so I was a bit apprehensive to have it done again. Fortunately I came to Polish Me because Emily did a FANTASTIC job on my manicure and I came back a few weeks later to have them done again. Even into the third week they still looked good minus the growth. I will be back!

Visiting SD for a wedding and a few of us ladies decided to stop in and do a mani/​pedi here. I had a great lil lady who listened to what I wanted and did an excellent job on my French gel manicure.
If I was in the area I would definitely come back!

Super sad to leave only two stars as they do an awesome job on the nails, but the last two times I have been they are running a scam as though their credit/​debit card machine is broken and sending all of their customers to their onsite ATM which charges high fees so they can receive cash only payments. I refused each time and they made a fuss, yet the debit transaction worked just fine. They are also cash only for tips.
If you want to be cash only, just be up front. Don’t have a customer in for an entire service then spring it on them they have to withdraw cash from your overpriced ATM to pay. It is BS and surely violates some sort of law.

This is the most amazing nail place ever! The staff are wonderful and they do a very high quality job. Ask for Jenny– she is great at doing gel French manicures. Thank you so much Polish Me for making my day great!!!

I picked this salon because it seemed to have good reviews for the most part, but mostly because they offer kiddie nail treatments (polish), which I think is pretty cool.
My friend and I went here with her two year old today and we all had a great time. While this was A’s first time going to get her nails done at a salon, her momma does them all the time because she LOVES it-​and she has no trouble sitting still whatsoever for it. She loves to show you her toes when they’re painted, and walks around going «toes!» for a while after.
Now, we started off a little rocky because she woke up kind of grumpy. Her momma & I have been hanging out with her a lot lately, and interrupting her nap schedule. So it was starting to affect her a bit this morning. Well, these ladies at Polish Me were nothing but nice about it. They asked if she wanted some candy (which may be A’s favorite thing ever-​besides cookies, that gal could eat a horse I swear), and she was putty after they handed her a box of nerds. Just laid on her momma while my friend got her nails done.
When we were done, it was her turn. The tech was fabulous with her, and A stayed still the entire time. The tech even painted a flower on her big toes! It was so cute.
Anyway, our pedicures were great. Neither of us were up-​sold on anything (the $ 30 option was the one we picked), and since we went in around 10:15am on a Monday, they sat us and started right away. The calf and foot massage were nice. Definitely one of our favorite parts to the pedi. This isn’t a fancy shmancy nail spa, but it’s a cute place and people are friendly. For $ 30, you really can’t get much better than this. A’s toes were $ 6 and she’s sooooo excited about them. The best $ 6 I’ve spent in a long time.
I’d absolutely go back if I get the chance in the future

I almost gave up dropping $ 30 each time I had gel/​shellac nails. They never lasted more than a week.
I finally found Polish Me and have not looked back since. My gels last 2 – 2.5 weeks. If I wasn’t so tough on my hands, I swear they would last even longer. I’ve only had Lynn do my nails here. She is so careful and meticulous, I dare not try anyone else. She is a really nice person and fun to talk to as well! The owner walks around and checks on all the customers and the quality of the work that is being done.
The salon seems very clean and has a good vibe. I see a lot of repeat customers and everyone seems to be happy!