Kalì Zoì Nail Salon & Plant Store — Local services in San Diego

Wow! What an experience today at Kali Zoi! I am such a happy and feeling beautiful camper!

This was my second time at Kali Zoi and I am so happy I came back! I found Kali Zoi through the CND website. From my eczema, I get allergic to other gel nail polishes so I did research and found out that CND Shellac is one of the only possibly only non toxic gel polishes out there. I did a search through the CND website and found that Kali Zoi has their products!

I live in PQ so it is a 20 minute drive to Normal Heights but I will be making this drive regularly to see this salon!

Today, I had Rorey and Camila soaked my nails. It was difficult to remove my last manicure because it wasn't fully CND Shellac but Rorey and Camila did it with such grace.

I'm used to the hustle and bustle of the typical nail salon but I enjoyed the luxury and extra attention of Rorey at Kali Zoi. It's a natural nail salon so they do waterless pedicures and don't use nasty ingredients and everything helps the nails and environment. Rorey did an amazing job cleaning and filing my nails and getting the perfect almond shape which makes my stubby fingers look long and elegant. She took the time to paint my nails well and she even confessed she's a perfectionist which I secretly loved.

I had Priscilla the first time and she was great as well! She is so friendly and nice.

As you can see from my pictures the place is decorated so nicely and it is definitely artistic and a vibe of Normal Heights. I bought an Affirmators Love deck from them last time and love using it!

If you want a natural gel manicure that's non toxic to your body and the environment definitely check this place out! CND shellac is by far the best gel polish I've used and I've been getting my nails done for 20 years.

Thanks Kali Zoi and Rorey! Keep up the good work and I'll...

Edit: photo was taken 2 weeks post-appointment, review was written 3 weeks post-appointment. I have chosen not to post any photos immediately following the appointment as they are more alarming. I do believe this was an unfortunate incident that is not likely to occur again, but I think it's best for me to go elsewhere. I wish the owner and salon all the best.

I had a great experience my first time here and was hoping to make this my new go-to spot. Unfortunately, my second experience has been a disaster. It's been two weeks since I got my manicure and pedicure. My nails look so grown out because they were painted so far out from the cuticle (trust me, my nails grow VERY slowly). This is normally what my nails look like with a month in between appointments. But the real issue is that nearly every finger and toe become inflamed and swollen within a day or two, and I've had to take care of an infection in one of my fingers. This has never happened in 10+ years of getting my nails done. Health and safety should be of the utmost importance, so this experience has been quite alarming. Will definitely not...

I was a first time client and had an 11:30 appointment scheduled with Ashley, which I had booked online.

I came in a couple minutes early to make sure I was in the right place and to pick out my polish.

I was welcomed warmly by staff. However, they were still working on prior clients.

At 11:58, I inquired with staff about my appointment and when I would be seen. I understand that appointments get backed up, however, a whole 30 minutes is not acceptable.

I was finally seated at 12:06.

Unfortunately, I had other commitments to make so there was no time left to get a full manicure. I left with my old gels removed no polished fingers. My cuticles were still there and my nails were uneven. I was charged $35!

Ashley was sweet and apologetic about being late, but throughout whatever appointment I had, she seemed spaced out and still took her time, knowing I had to be out by 1pm. To shorten my nails, Ashley used a file…no clippers? I’m sure it would have saved more time that you’d already lost for my appointment. of time.

Sadly I will not return. I value my time and prompt...