Let your fingers do the walking (or clicking) through this collection of our favorite nail salons. Whether you prefer extra-elegant or ultra-funky, all too soon you’ll be practicing that pageant wave on everyone you pass!
Holly’s Salon, La Jolla
Voted Best Nail Salon in La Jolla for five years running, Holly’s is the place to go to infuse some glamour into your touch. Besides nails services like silks, gels, and the old standby, acrylics, the salon offers many other spa treatments and all-inclusive packages.
www.hollyssalon.com
Happy Nails, Mission Valley
Happy Nails offers extensive manicure and pedicure services at prices that will make the rest of you happy, too. For the businessperson in a hurry, a simultaneous express manicure and pedicure is available. Beautify during your lunch break! Happy Nails also has locations in Clairemont and Mira Mesa.
www.happynails.com
Salon Persona, Mission Valley
While the beauticians at Spa Persona administer expert manicures, pedicures are the real reason to visit. Their calf and foot massages will send chills to the tips of your toenails, which will look prettier than you’ve ever seen them.
Lulu’s by Travis Parker, North Park
Spring for Lulu’s luxury manicure, and you’ll never be satisfied with anything less. Besides nail treatments like nail and hand cleansing, cuticle treatment and polish application, it includes a heated neck wrap, an aromatherapy soak, exfoliation, anti-aging serum, and a hand and arm massage. Whew!
www.lulusbytravisparker.com
Ellure Salon, Downtown
Located in a charming storefront in Downtown’s East Village surrounded by tropical vegetation, Ellure is a relaxing and convenience place to visit for superlative fingernail indulgence.
www.elluresalon.com