Fancy Fingers & Spa

How is it that I never reviewed this lovely salon in all the six years that I went there? Prior to my recent move to San Diego, Fancy Fingers’ owner Katie sent me a beautiful bouquet of fruit. Katie is kind, lovely, talented, and runs a great shop where clients are happily pampered. I usually get the gel manicure and it lasts a solid two weeks. Katie and the other techs are all good at their craft and work hard and make every effort to please. I’m still searching for a shop like hers here in San Diego!

I have been to this place several times and had a good experience. This visit was horrible, the owner who did my mani was incredibly rude. She spoilt my one finger and refused to correct it. When later I insisted she correct it, she made wired faces and comments. She was pushing my hands all the time while doing Manicure and the dryer kept slipping off my lap. It was incredibly uncomfortable.
The other lady who did my pedi was pretty good
My worst experience ever in San Francisco. SF has must better places with great and friendlier service

Very convenient to Fisherman’s Wharf, this clean and friendly nail spa was a welcome break from sight seeing. Reasonable prices, very professional pedicure– highly recommend!

The worst nail salon i’ve ever been too ! The ladies were very mean and unwelcoming. I got mani pedi and they did the worst job shaping my nails and she cuted my cuticle which bleed and it hurts so bad. And super expensive. Don’t go there girls its not worth it.

Lily and Van are great. Lily did my gel manicure and it turned out perfect! Van did my french pedicure and it lasted for 3 weeks and it looked great! There’s a parking lot that they validate so its very convenient.

I really liked this place the first time I visited. They give great pedicures that include a nice foot/​leg massage that lasts longer than those at other places I’ve been to in the city. Very relaxing and such a treat! They give pretty decent manicures too. Last time I was there I had a gel manicure and a regular pedicure, both of which I was extremely pleased with.
This time I decided to get a regular manicure instead of gel. When they took the gel off, they started scraping my nail with that metal tool. I politely asked that they let my nails soak in acetone a little longer so that they didn’t have to scrape so hard. I wasn’t rude, high maintenance, or demanding. I just politely asked if they could give the acetone a little longer to soak in so that the gel could be removed without damaging my nails. The lady didn’t seem to mind as most of the other chairs in the salon were empty and no other customers were waiting or in line after me. They never mentioned there was going to be a charge for «gel removal» either.
When I went to pay, I was told it would be $ 26. I handed the nice lady $ 30 and had $ 10 in my other hand for the tip. I always pay cash at salons (because I know it’s what they prefer and I like to help people out) and I always tip $ 5 to the pedi person and $ 5 to the mani person. She walked over to the register and then started whispering with three other employees. All of a sudden the price jumped to $ 31. When I gave them a puzzled look, they said (in unison) that it was because they had to remove the gel. I told them I had the gel done there. They argued that they didn’t have «that» color. I looked at the girl who did my nails last time and mentioned that she was the one who had done my gel. She said she, «…remembered but that it was a long time ago.» Ummmm… no joke. That’s why my nails looked so horrible when I came in here because there was only gel left on half of my nails. Alot of it had chipped and come off on its own. They insisted on the $ 5 charge even though I had the gel done there and they only had to remove it from six of my nails. I paid and left quite disappointed. I’m not upset about the $ 5. I’m upset about the way it was handled and I’m not sure I’ll be back.
NOTE TO OWNER:
— If you charge for something, be upfront and let your customer know instead of conveniently upcharging after the fact. It’s dishonest and unacceptable.
— If a repeat customer comes in for a mani or a pedi, just take the previous polish off as part of the service. Don’t nickel and dime them.
— A happy, loyal customer will recommend you and bring friends with them on their next visit. An unhappy customer will leave your establishment and tell at least 10 people about their bad experience. I’ll let you do the math on what is best for your business.
— Lastly, employees whispering in front of customers is not only offensive, but rude.

This has been my third time here. I only go here because it’s the closest nail salon near work. I’ve been dying for a relaxing pedicure for about a week now. The lady who helped me with my pedi was nice, but she seemed like she was a bit in a hurry. I called about two hours in advanced to book an appointment, but it seemed like she just squeezed me in for her 6 o-​clock. There is not a wide range of nail polishes on the wall, I mean, they have all the basic colors, not just anything extra. I would have liked more options to choose from. Over all, a good place to go if you are dying to get a mani or pedi (free validated parking is also a plus), but not a place I would go to regularly if a new nail salon magically opened up near by.

Love the nail colors… Wish they had more choice in color… The number one plus for this place is that the color doesn’t chip after the first day… It last really long. And definitely book your appt ahead of time they do get busy.

This nail salon was good! I didn’t even have to make an appointment and got right in for two mani/pedi’s. The ladies who work there are nice Vietnamese girls, but they don’t speak much English. It always makes me wonder why they don’t learn the language, but they do a great job.
The nail polish selection was OPI and they had plenty of colors to chose from. The only thing that concerned me is they reuse the buffers, flies and scrubbers, so I don’t think they are compliant with current health laws. I’m happy to pay a few bucks more so I don’t get infected. For now, I’ll cross my fingers and hope I don’t get a problem. The prices are right and the availability was good. I’d go back as long as I don’t have any health issues. For now I’m kinda worried.

They have a great selection of OPI & Essie nail polishes for you to pick from. They really go the extra mile to make you feel pampered. The prices are extremely affordable and the nail technicians are so sweet. I’ve been here a couple of times and it since has become my go to spa for a quick mani+ pedi. Not to mention I could do my groceries, right after, in the same building!

I live near this salon and have had over 5 mani/​pedis done here (with plans to have more), so I think it’s finally time to write this place a review! I was so scared to go here at first because I really trust Unilocal reviews, but this place definitely deserves more stars! The ladies here are consistently detailed with pedicures, clean, and do a tidy job. The prices are good and the quality of the work is really nice. I like that the salon itself is clean and simple, too. Never too noisy or cluttered. I haven’t had a gel or shellac mani here before, so I can’t comment on how good/​bad those are, but I definitely recommend this place for a basic mani pedi (it’s $ 26 — very affordable!).

Totally decent spot for a quick, cheap manicure. Nothing fancy, nothing special, just simple, fast and cheap. I got red shellac done for the holidays and days later it looks just as good as new. Will definitely come back! Service was fast and friendly. Most clients appear to be local regulars. Good sign!
Equipment was clean and options for colors, styles, and designs were varied.

Really great deal for good mani+pedi. The ladies are very friendly and they did a good job with my nails. Apparently they’ve been here for 8 years already :)

I liked this place because it was small and cozy and intimate.
My first time here and the lady (owner) who did my mani and pedi was so nice, albeit it was NYE and she was slammed, but she still got me in and out in under 45 minutes for a mani & pedi that actually lasted longer than a week!
Great prices, friendly staff… worth the trip.

No frill no fuss. Quick lunch time mani/​pedi for the wholesome price of $ 26! That’s right ladies & gent… that’s cheaper than a ticket to Alcatraz. (is it?)
Call ahead and book an appointment, they usually are quite busy and will gladly take you but the wait can get pretty tedious.
My first time coming in after work, they were able to fit me in and I got an immaculate manicure AND pedicure simultaneously by 2 lovely ladies, quick in and out.
As I was waiting for my nails to try, I met a fellow sociable patron and as we were gossiping over our boys and our pet (same thing, right?), she offered me a ride home down the Embacadero (Hi Nancy!).
Friendly people and friendly services; how does a gal not be able to afford to look polish under these stipulations.

If I could I would have given zero stars!
I had a terrible experience getting my upper lip waxed here. The lady who waxed me was in a hurry to finish up and was extremely rough. She cut my lower lip and it started to bleed. When I enquired her as to why it was bleeding, She cut me off and said that they didn’t do anything wrong. I was extremely disappointed with such terrible service. My pain is unbearable & my lower lip is swollen. I do not reccomend this place to anyone.

Quick Mani during lunch. they said it would take 30 minutes… ended up staying there around 45 min… good thing my cousin was there also so we were the only ones talking in the place! lol
it’s been almost 2 weeks since i got my mani, and it just started chipping.

Great place For Spa Pedicure and Manicure!
Service is fast.(spa Pedicure and Full Set — 1h.) Price is great too.
Quality?! Why do you think i’m always coming back?!
This ladies did nails for my Wedding — i got great feedback. So, to get ready for all speasial occasions i go to Fancy Fingers Spa only.
I’ started my relationship with this place over a year ago. My Family!!!

Good — walked in and was seen almost immediately and the staff is friendly.
Bad — the place looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in months which makes me leery of how sanitary the tools they use on your hands and feet are.
Also the gel polish started chipping and peeling five days after my manicure, not worth $ 25.

This isn’t my regular nail place. It isn’t fancy or super pretty and relaxing looking on the inside. It’s a pretty standard nail-​place-​in-​the-​mall kinda place.
I go here during my lunch break when my schedule is too hectic to actually schedule getting my nails done.
$ 20 pedicure. Cute colors. Quick and easy.