Magnolia Nail and Spa

You get what you pay for. To begin with they charge extra for everything including having long (pretty normal length for me) nails and shaping them. Next, it took me 3 hours to get a full set because they kept stopping me and starting someone else. I actually had to repaint them when I got home cuz they looked so bad. Lastly, it hasn’t even been a full two weeks, and three tips have already came off one of which popped off after simply opening my eyeshadow palette. The only good thing about this place is prices do not come here!

After giving my nails a break I decided to come here for a full set & had a less than stellar experience. I came in after work one day and asked for a full set & a pedi. The prices were very good, I ended up paying 40 dollars total and the pedi was decent which is what earned this place two stars from me. When it came to the full set I sat down and the nail tech worked on my nails up until she glued & cut the plastic tips on to my fingers. After that she got up & worked on another customers nails for 30 minutes. I’ve never had that happen before at any other salon. Even after she came back to me she got up at least 3 other times for no less than 10 minutes each time to do other things around the salon. After all was said and done my nails looked decent however they all lifted pretty badly about a week into having them & one popped clean off. I decided to try and give this place one more shot because the prices were so good but when I walked in the next time they told me that they were closed & they just forgot to turn off their sign & to come back tomorrow. I checked their posted opening time & decided to come then. I came today 10 minutes after the posted opening time and nobody was at the shop and it was completely closed. The prices may be great here but the customer service isn’t, and my nails didn’t even last 2 weeks. I will not be going back.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I was introduced to this location about a year ago and I’ve been a loyal customer ever since. Lei is AMAZING! She always does my nails perfectly and is great when it comes to introducing new ideas for my nail designs. I was shocked when I showed up to get a full acrylic set (almond shape) and it only cost me $ 20! Definitely happy with this place.

Love this place! They take pride in their work and have been helping my nails grow. Their shellac lasts me weeks. They’re friendly & priced well. It’s a bit out of the way for me but so well worth it!

The ladies do a really good job on manicures, pedicures and eyebrow waxing. The prices are very reasonable and the customer service is wonderful. I’ve always left very satisfied.

My friend loves this place so I decided to go there for my daughters special birthday. We made an appointment for four people. We were there 3 minutes late and the entire place was full. First disappointment. Now we are taken in at different times after waiting for them to be done with all the other customers. Needless to say but we were done alot later then it should have took which made me miss another scheduled appointment. The place has no AC, no functioning tv, the sun beats on you while waiting seated on the hard chairs, the door is left open, and the place is full of flies. The pedi was ok, besides scarying the flies off me, even with callus remover, my feet didnt come out smooth. The woman never spoke to me. I also had a full set. I was cut twice. She was obviously rushing! After all I was charged $ 94 for 2 pedi, 2 full sets. My friend picked up the other 2 tabs. I was upset cause they never informed me that french tip would be more, plus they told my daughter to get shellac which was extra. Extra for this and that and that… I was shocked even after my two cuts on my hands. This is the first time ever I didn’t tip because the serve was foul and the dishonesty of the total price. Look elsewhere.

At first I was a little hesitant, since the outside looks a bit rundown. I read the reviews, so I had to give it a try. Looks can be deceiving, the inside was better than I had imagined. I got a Mani and Pedi for $ 20! The girl doing my nails seemed to be in a rush and should I add it wasn’t a busy day, I was the only one there. I wasn’t really happy with my manicure the nail polish looked uneven. But I guess you get what you pay for.

I really enjoyed my pedi and eyebrow waxing. The girls were friendly yet professional And very thorough. Would def go back. :-)

I’m new to the area and needed to find a new place for a pedi. I read the good reviews and decided to stop by. I didn’t get Vina since I didn’t make an appointment, and my experience unfortunately was only «ok». The shop is nice on the inside and quite relaxing but it seemed like the girl doing my pedi was rushing and she seemed stressed out. She didn’t say a word to me and got up while working on my feet a couple of times without saying anything… The pedi was good, my nails look good and my feet are smooth.

I love coming to this spot. I went in today and got a regular manicure and deluxe spa pedicure for $ 33. Last time I came I got a French shellac and deluxe spa pedicure for $ 45! Their prices are great and they’re super friendly. The lady that did my pedicure really took her time in making my toes perfect and I’ve never had a problem with them cutting me during manicures.
Also, if you go for a pedicure ask for the deluxe spa pedicure! It is seriously the best. Not only do my feet look fab but it’s also very soothing.
Definitely is my new go to place.

The ladies here are very nice & professional. The mani & pedi was good, and the lady who does nails seems to have a great following. A spa mani & pedi was only 20 dollars, I added a callus removal so it was 25 & I tipped her 6 bucks.

Vina, our favorite nail technician decided to open her own business due to her huge following.
How big? I reside in South Park, drove down to Bonita to see her, and now drive to El Cajon. Yeah, she’s that awesome.
My favorites are the spa pedicure and gel manicure. Vina is very careful and attentive to your pedicure needs. I have never experience and nicks or cuts, she’s quite gentle. The pedicure includes, scrub and mask– no upgrade involved. I love my gel manicure, they last for WEEKS. Vina is super patient while applying the polish, making sure you’re satisfied with your nail experience.
She’s so awesome, my mom, sister, and friends go to see her!
I recommend making an appointment, to avoid too long wait time.