Helen’s Nails

Helen’s is my go to place for acrylics. Savannah and Kevin are so nice and offer great customer service! It can be busy at times but is defiantly worth a wait.

Unsanitary and understaffed :/​they don’t use plastic covers for the pedicure tubs and only rinse their instruments. The work itself was fine but they stopped in the middle of my work to attend to multiple other walk ins. Took FOREVER.

Came in to get my nails done based on the Unilocal reviews and this place is a hidden gem! It was slow when I came in, but later it started to get busy. Kevin was working on my nails and had to stop to help other people. But I really didn’t mind because he was alone and I understand being busy and having to multitask. And when he would go help someone he would apologize, but it was totally okay with me. Now to my nails– I love them! I was kinda worried about the shape because I asked for almond shape but kevin did a great job! I kept asking to go shorter, and sometime nail technicians will argue with me about length, but he just kept telling me «no problem at all» with a huge smile. To top it off they have a 2 week guarantee of anything happens to your nails! Definitely coming back!

I moved to el cajon seven months ago, and was dreading the search for my new regular nail spot. So I looked at Unilocal reviews first and decided to try Kevin at Helen’s Nails.
Wow! Glad i did the research because Kevin is fantastic! First of all, he’s super cool, personable and an all around nice guy. It’s obvious that he cares about his work and his clients satisfaction. He goes above and beyond to achieve the look you want and even guarantees his work!
I have long, natural nails and I am VERY picky about how they’re shaped/​filed. I’ll show Kevin a picture of the look I want, and he gets it every time.
I recently started back on shellac, rather than polish. I’ve tried it in the past at other places, but my nails would start breaking from the damage. Kevin is very careful with removing the old shellac. He doesn’t grind it off like other places. He patiently soaks it and gently removes it. Kevin also has his own special technique for applying the gel. And if looks like a third coat is needed, I don’t even have to ask!
Omg and the pedicures! Best ever! Kevin really takes his time and makes me feel VIP every time i go in.
The prices are so great! Can’t believe that beautiful, perfect fingers and toes could be so affordable! Doesn”t get better than that, right? Oh yes it does! They also have a stamp card! After 9 perfect pedi’s, you get the 10^th FREE!

I’ve been going to Helens Nails for about two months and I’ve always been satisfied. I was getting my nails done by a wonderful young woman that was pregnant but she went on maternity leave and Kevin started doing my nails. I preferred how the woman did my nails because the other two men were really pushy and they try to up-​sale you as much as they can but I still decided to go keep going to Helens nails. Yesterday I went in for my appointment at 5pm and Kevin was there. I showed him a picture which I’ll include of what I wanted. It was really natural looking acrylic nails. He told me that it is done with pink powder. I am not an expert I was following his lead and agreed on getting the pink powder because that is what he recommend as a licensed professional. Well he then tells me he needs to mix the powders to achieve the color and I get excited because I think he really knows what he is talking about. Wrong. As he is finishing applying the «pink powder» I notice it’s looking clear. He reassured me he was going for a natural look and putting a pink top coat afterwards to finish the look. When it is all said and done I paid $ 35 for clear nails!!! I was not happy at all and he told me that’s what I asked for. I went home very upset and my husband told me to call back because with Helens nails they’ve always said they have a 2 week guarantee. Again also false. I called back and Kevin picked up. I explained that I was disappointed in my nails and was wondering if I could come in and get a color change. Today is my house warming party and that’s why I got my nails done. He told me no because he was busy all day and he showed me the powder prior to him applying it so I got what I asked for! He said to call back on Monday and see if they’re able to fix it for me! Are you serious! Of course I agreed to the powder because you as the licensed professional told me that’s what I needed to achieve the look in the picture. I am extremely disappointed and will not be returning

Took off my nails from my Christmas visit, (which was rushed and filled with back-​handed insults like «you have too much acne.») and I had a pseudomona… otherwise known as green nails. Caused by improperly sanitized equipment and improperly dehydrated nails before application. So upset that my sister’s regular salon was so sloppy. We were rushed out even though my wet nail had been messed up in the salon.

I came in a few weeks ago, trying to find a new nail salon. The Unilocal reviews are good so I called and made an appointment for a Saturday morning. I got there and apparently they took a walk in right before so I literally had to wait 40 minutes. I should have just left because the entire visit was a total waste of my time.
When I finally got into the chair I was started on a new full set by one person and then another customer (a regular obviously) came in and he got up and started on her pedicure, while I was made to wait again in the middle of my service. The pregnant lady finished her customer and then finished my nails.
Not only did I get TERRIBLE service my nails looked like crap! I guess if your not a regular customer you don’t matter. But how do you get regular customers if you treat new people so badly? My full set took over 2 hours totally ridiculous when it should have take an hour at most!

I was recommended by my co worker to come to Helen’s Nail. I really liked how they did her nails, so I wanted to give them a try even though I would have to drive about 20ish minutes to them but I didn’t mind as long they do a good job. So Monday ²⁄₁₅ I called to make an appt with Kevin because that’s who does my co worker’s nails. The lady on the phone said ok come in at 1230pm he would be available. I got there a little early, there was 2 ppl there a young guy and a pregnant women. The young guy did my pedi, which I didn’t mind as long Kevin was doing my medi. They didn’t know I knew how Kevin looked like. The pedi was great! So it’s time for my medi, the pregnant lady start doing my medi and I was like I thought Kevin was going to do my nails. And she like oh he has to do someone pedi. And I was like wth. And in my head Kevin isn’t even here!!! I was pissed off. I just let her do it, because I had to leave for work soon. So I’m sitting there drying my nails, she calls out Kevin Kevin (to the young guy) obviously he’s not gonna respond because that’s not his name! The fact she kept playing out that he was Kevin aggravated me even more! You just lied to your customer! What kind of shit is that! I would not go to this place again! I even tipped her $ 10 even though she lied! And she didn’t even do a good job at it.

Helen’s nails is a hidden gem!!!
I have been coming here just for my eyebrows for a few months. At just $ 7, Savannah does eyebrows better than any other salon I’ve ever been to.
Then, I recently got my nails done for the first time ever while on a trip a few weeks ago in Phoenix, but yesterday one of them chipped so I came into Helen’s because I knew that would obviously be my nail place from now on. Once again, extremely happy with the results and pricing.
Kevin and Savannah are funny, down to earth, and fantastic at what they do– they’re precise and care that you really get what you wanted.

Amazing little shop! It is hidden in a tiny strip mall but what is inside is what counts! I don’t normally get acrylics but my nails had been terrible lately and I thought I’d give it a shot. The shop itself is fairly small and nothing too fancy but Kevin and Savanna are seriously amazing! Not only are they extremely nice and make you feel comfortable they are both very talented. My nails always look amazing and I get a lot of compliments on them! The price is just right and they have TONS of colors to choose from. I am extremely pleased with their work!

Just moved here from New Hampshire and needed to find a new nail place to get my nails done I’ve tried a bunch of new locations and haven’t been satisfied until I found this place. I love the fact they use a two week guarantee no questions asked if you have any nail issues. I will be recommending them and having my three daughters go to this location as well I’m totally happy and look forward to doing much business with them.

Some of the best customer service I have ever gotten while getting my nails done! Friendly and inviting, and they don’t try to push extra stuff on you. First time there and my shape is perfect, exactly how I wanted it. Will be going back for sure!

Omg! Such nice people and a great choice of colors. Comfortable and clean. Ask for Kevin for #StarWars designs or other beautiful nail art.

First time here and it was amazing! I usually go downtown to Lena nails when I’m there but since I was visiting family I needed a quick fix on my nails before the new year!
They did a fantastic job and the reviews here are nothing short of amazing and I will surely be back!
Quick tip tho, since I was new I wasn’t aware they charged to take off gel polish if they didn’t do it themselves. Also I was charged for a little design but I wasn’t that worried, that’s expected these days!
Anyways I loved it! I’ll be back :)

This place was excellent. The staff is friendly and talkative. They make you feel welcome.
I was a little hesitant going into a new nail salon … But I gave it a go, come to find I really enjoyed their work.
I also got my eyebrows waxed! Again I’m very particular in the way they are waxed, but it was the best wax i’ve gotten in a long while. I recommend this gem. Decent pricing, great work.
* Guarantees the gel nails 2 weeks (free fix)
* Loyalty card; 9 services and 10 visit FREE spa pedicure! (What!!!)(winner)

Savanna did my nails. And I loved her work. Def coming back! Noticed Kevin’s work on the lady next to me and it was amaze as well. Super friendly!

Great little shop I found through Unilocal.Both Kevin and Savannah were sweet and welcoming. Made sure I was comfortable and happy with the outcome of my nails. Good pricing and quality! I will be returning and already scheduled my next appointment!

I don’t get my nails done very often, but I saw a photo online of a design I really liked. Helen’s had the best reviews on here, so I decided to try them out. Savannah and Kevin were both so sweet and accommodating. The nails I walked out with were better than the ones I used as a reference. I will definitely be returning next time I’m in town.
P. S. I’ve only had them for one day and I’ve already gotten tons of compliments!

I recently moved and there are no good nail salons close to me. I pulled out my handy dandy Unilocal app and the rest is history.
I was in bad need of a pedicure. The massage was fabulous and helped wittle down my cracked heels but I felt there was a lack of detail to actually doing my toes :/​
I also had a new set of acrylics done and this is where they totally lost me. The nails were uneven, the gel coat bubbled, and they were lifting by the next day. Within a week I was in need of a whole new set.
They offer to fix your nails if they break or crack within a two week period but if they did them right the first time there wouldn’t be a need to fix them. I feel that they rush and don’t pay attention to detail.
I got my nails fixed (new set) at a shop I know does phenomenal work even tho I had to drive further. I cannot in good faith recommend this shop. I was unsatisfied and will not return.

Kevin did a fantastic job, like everyone says they are very welcoming and friendly. You can tell they care about the outcome of their work.
I also like that they guarantee all their work for 2 weeks.
Quite and well ventilated
Nice massage chairs