Top Reviews about 19 Nail Salons in Oceanside, CA

newone644 If I could’ve given zero stars, I would’ve. Rarely do I ever even leave reviews, it has been a long time since I have felt so disrespected by any person. The audacity of a professionally dressed, middle class Caucasian woman to ask to use the restroom. As a matter of fact, I think that is bad enough offense that instead of gaining a new client let’s imbarass her in front of the whole store!!! I see why your business is lowly rated already as it should be.

Semper Decorus This place was good 5 years ago. I recently went there and the service was so bad. The lady who did my nail did not say a word to me and she was angry the whole time. She wasn’t gentle at all. She barely scrubbed my feet for pedicure and the gel manicure was poorly done. It has been few days and my gel nails are cracking so the material used is the absolute cheapest. I still tipped her well because know everyone is going through tough times during this pandemic. However, I will not return. We are allowed to have bad days but when it comes to a business, you have to know how to treat your customers. The place was also not very clean and very cluttered with masks and statues.

Capure Trooper I will never come here again. She cut up my hands and the nails were crooked, not to mention she continuously kept stopping to answer her phone and leisurely just talk to people! If you’re looking for a quality nail salon go to Hush nails down the street or Number 1 on college Blvd.

Marie Terrill Highly recommend. It’s extremely difficult to find someone like Scheryl. When she says “natural” nails, she is referring the health of your natural nail. Although the products she uses are also very high quality, her focus is your nail health. She takes no shortcuts. You will not be disappointed.

melody katherine Scheryl is by far the best nail artist I’ve ever been to! She continuously fits me into her schedule even when there isn’t any room. My nails are the healthiest and strongest they have ever been thanks to her! Definitely recommend booking with her!!

Karen L I came to this salon 3 weeks ago with highly damaged nubs for nails from being ground down for dips and acrylics. I wanted to grow out my own natural nails and needed help. Scheryl gave me a great manicure and told me what I needed to do to get them healthy and strong again. After 3 weeks I have my own, short nails and they’re in much better shape now. I highly recommend this salon if your nails are damaged and you want to go back to natural and healthy. Update: I just added a picture of my nails after 12 weeks and I’ve had them trimmed!

Hazim Hashim The lady she was so nice and sweet she gave me water during a hot day, however I wish she could do a deeper cuts and less expensive for face mask, pedicure and manicure she charged me $80, I didn’t really care I’m for Midwest and not looking to come back here again, however, what I believe she’s getting older and works really fast that my intake…. Over all nice experience.

Sue Singley The women here are very friendly and fun to chat with. They do a great job. I have no complaints and it’s a very comfortable setting very friendly and welcoming.

brenda adams Amy is so cute and so sweet! She will work with you if youre unhappy too, not like other salons. This is my new nail place for sure. Please patronize her business. EDIT I returned for my fill, and feel like she did a poor job and overcharged. $30 for a fill??? I gave her $40 and expected my $10 change but she just turned around and went to her next client. I cannot believe i paid $40 for a fill that i had to go sit in my car with my own nail file and fix myself. No. Will not be returning..

Ken Wall I went in Tuesday for a walk in. Service was okay. Customer service could improve. 48 hours after getting serviced I noticed I have contact dermatitis. This could have been avoided by acrylic and monomer being left on my skin. She also didn’t use sterilized tools nor new un used hand files. Was wanting to give hope on this place but I will not be back and will have to go to a dermatologist now for this.

M. A. This place has a modern/Vintage vibe to it. Their super clean and seem to have sterilize all there materials. They have the trendiest nail polishes from shelf to rack. As well as a broad variety of gel collections. I only wish they would not charge you for every little thing. But I do have to admit they are worth it.

Arisandi Avelar I went in to get a pedicure. The women that did it looked middle aged. She was excessively cutting my cuticles on my toe and I literally moved my foot back and looked at it and said that it hurt and she had absolutely no concern, didn’t even say a thing. She also never asked me if I was okay during the pedi at all. My friend came along with me and they said it would be a 15 min wait. It took them 30 minutes to start my friends manicure and told the other clients coming in it would be a 15 min wait everytime which was a lie. Do not recommend.

Krisha Ripote The staff is sweet and attentive. But i feel like they didn’t do a great job with my nails. Zero nail care and prep and the polish is a little shabby. The insides of my nails were not cleant properly after they were done so that’s a little weird. I was surprised that my nails were not prepped before putting in the acrylics. Everything else was pretty fine.

Katya Jones I love coming here. I went last month for my birthday and they did a beautiful tie dye nail. This time I came in for a dip and design and they did more than deliver. I love how easy it is to get an appointment, the people are so kind, and they do a great job.

Monika Watts These are probably the cutest nails i’ve ever gotten i love them so much!! This is my go to nail spot! Daniel did amazing, as he does every time! I showed him the nail design I wanted and he copied it exactly like the picture i’m very happy with them :)

Teresa N ***Under new management***Treated myself to a manicure and had such a great experience at Excellent Nails. I asked for a natural look with a dainty heart design, and Megan delivered exactly what I imagined. She took her time, paid attention to every detail, and made sure my nails looked flawless. The salon itself was clean, welcoming, and had a relaxing vibe. If youre looking for a nail tech who truly listens and brings your vision to life, Megan is the one to see! Ill definitely be coming back.

Amber Forbes Megan just took over this business and I could not recommend it more. I followed her from another nail salon because I adore her. She cares about her clients and gives beautiful - long lasting manicures! The prices are also really reasonable. The manicure and pedicure chairs are brand new and so comfortable!

Amanda Ruiz Under new management, I was amazed by the new renovation and service. Megan was friendly and provided an Amazing experience. Extremely happy with service and quality. I would recommend.

Hope Kim is so sweet and her work is amazing! I’m so glad I found this place from Yelp. I’ll always come back :)

Lindsey Thuell Lovely spa. The relaxation area is open air to the ocean so you can sit and watch and listen to the waves before and after your treatment. It’s a smaller spa and all the areas are coed (so robe/swimsuit required) which doesn’t bother me. I got a really awesome 60 minute basic facial and it was a bit on the pricey side. However, my provider Sarah was fantastic and knowledgeable. All the product is top tier and high end and my face felt cleansed and super moisturized. I would come here again.

Cami Ciaramitaro Its a beautiful, tranquil, and opulent experience at Sunnys Spa! I have had some of the most amazing massages of my life there! Most recently, Amanda did an incredible 90 min massage and Sarah gave me a facial that made my skin GLOW!!! I couldnt recommend this spa more! If you were on the fence, its definitely worth spending the day here looking out over the beautiful Oside pier!

Garrett Bubnack From the warm welcome at the front desk , to the most beautiful lounge space and amenities ~my experience at Sunny’s Spa was 5/5. The massage therapist was very knowledgeable, well practiced, and friendly! The massage room had the nicest table. It adjusted in so many different ways to fit my perfect comfort level . The sauna and eucalyptus shower was next level luxury. I will definitely be coming back . Marissa made me feel so welcomed and taken care of . Definitely fell even more in love with the Seabird resort today . Thank you!

Lindsay Gag V Nail salon is the best! After years of salon hopping I finally found my spot last year and have been consistently going back for fills and pedicures and am always very happy with the results. The owner, Steve educated me about bio gel and over the last year, helped me grow my natural nails super long. For a past acrylics user this was so exciting! Steve, Fawn and the staff are all so kind and skilled. My nails have never looked better and I always receive compliments on them!

Ayesha Mohammad This is gel nails (with some builder gel at the base) but all length is my natural nails! ✨ I loved how much effort the staff put into how my nails were done! Firstly, he made sure to talk with me about what I wanted and made sure to look at all of the details were exactly what I pictured! He even helped me match the colors to the reference! Secondly: he took care of my natural nails when removing the previous set I had and preserving the length (something I’d expressed I’d wanted). He even put on some builder gel since my nails were quite thin and explained what he was doing and why so I would be informed! I feel so fortunate to have found this lil gem! They really have fostered trust and respect with their community and I can see it in all of the people who came in while I was there. There were quite a few regulars!

Melissa Domingo Went here for a gel x and it was horrible. I live in Orange County and have a normal lady but thought since I work in Carlsbad let me stop in. Biggest mistake I made. She didn’t match the nails to my finger size. They didn’t even last a week and popped off 5 days later. 65$ for gel x, 20dollars more than I normally pay especially since I don’t get them long is ridiculous. What a waste of money. My ring finger is infected from the carelessness. And they didn’t even last a week. I wasted money for sure. Disappointed my experience wasn’t like everyone else’s. After I got my eyebrow waxed and the lady dripped wax al in my hair and face. So careless. Then making smart remarkers why I have long eyelashes and there to long. Will never go again

Kat Phoenix Ladies, Tony is THE MAN!!!! He knows what you want, and he is precise and his skills show!! I made the mistake of getting my nails done elsewhere the last time cause he was fully booked for a day, and I will never do that again. I included 2 clips of the sets that Tony did. Will always return!!!

Paola Aracely Ilescas Really wanted to give a chance to this place, but my gel French manicure did not come out great. It chipped within the first 3 days and Ive had gel French manicures from other places last weeks. The shape of the arch wasnt great either. I will say the pedicures are amazing, the hot stone massages is so relaxing. I will be coming back for a solid color gel pedicure but NOPE on the manicure.

Laura Ollis **Review for Happiness Nails** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently visited Happiness Nails while temporarily in town to care for my mother during her cancer treatments, and I couldnt be happier with my experience! From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted and taken back without an appointment. I was fortunate to be attended to by a talented nail tech named Jason. Jason was incredibly kind and attentive, taking the time to understand exactly what I wanted. I requested Christmas-themed designs, and he exceeded my expectations! His artistic skills are truly remarkable; he hand-painted beautiful snowflakes and intricate details on my nails that looked as if they were stickers. The shape of my nails was perfect, just as I had envisioned. At one point, when Jason and I didn’t quite understand each other, Lily, another nail tech, stepped in to assist. Her help ensured we were all on the same page, which made the process even smoother. I truly appreciated their teamwork and commitment to making sure I was happy with the final result. It impressed me was that Jason effortlessly matched the red polish to my toes, which were already painted from when I was home, on the first try! It’s clear that he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about his clients. If youre looking for a place to get your nails done, especially with festive designs, I highly recommend Happiness Nails and Jason. My nails look absolutely amazing, and I left feeling pampered and delighted. Thank you, Jason and Lily, for making my day brighter!

Amy Holton Maria is absolutely METICULOUS! My nails are perfect after every appointment. And they last for a solid 4 weeks. I could probably go longer, but my nails grow pretty fast. Ive never had a manicure last that long and still look good and healthy. She also nails it (no pun intended) every time I have a fun/crazy design request. Book your appointment with her ASAP--you wont regret it.

Linda Carreno First experience was phenomenal!! And I went in for my second appointment today and was still in awe of the attention to detail to each and every nail is so amazing! I let Maria do her thing when it comes to the nail art, I just throw in the ideas and she brings it to life! Even by the second visit which was a month later, my cuticles were still better than before. Maria definitely knows what she’s doing and fantastic at it!!

Gina Maria truly is an angel. This is my first time taking my nails seriously and I’m so glad I found her. She is meticulous and takes her time to ensure your nails are and look healthy. I will update this review with a photo when I go back in a week (my nails are grown out now and it won’t fully showcase her incredible work). For those new on their nail journey or are intimidated by all the new manicure types these days, Maria is patient and knowledgeable and will explain all your options and help guide you in a direction that fits your goals. I’m so so thankful I’ve found her!

Dulce Sonoda Eli does an amazing job!!! She has been my go to nail tech for a couple of years now and I have loved my nails every single time, she goes above and beyond exceeding expectations.

Chelsea Thompson Eli is the best! So nice and attentive to detail. Great prices for fabulous services. I definitely will never go to anyone else but her.

Suphakan Sawettadul First time getting my nails done, super impressed by my nail tech, Diane. Highly recommend this place. Nice and friendly staff, affordable price! Will definitely come back! Also, they’re doing 20% off all services until the end of march, you guys should check them out.

Amy Kha Manicures and pedicures are a special treat for me...I get them MAYBE once or twice a year, if that. With that being said, this was the best experience Ive had in a long time. I have never laughed so hard while getting a pedicure before. The new owner, Cindy, took her time and gave me the best pedicure I have ever had...Im obsessed! I have dry, cracked heels and dry cracked toes (no amount of lotion seems to help), and she diligently took care of it all. She was still working on my feet after my husband finished his mani/pedi! Tina, originally from Luxe Nails down the street, took care of him, and he was super happy with his nails being cleaned lol. He works a trade job, so it wont last long, but he enjoyed being pampered for sure. Tina has worked on me before, and she is amazing as well. I didnt get the name of the last lady who did my manicure, but she was funny as heck. Found my new nail place, and I might treat myself more often with how much fun I had here!

J W This was my first time getting a pedicure here, and let me say it wont be my last. I was greeted by Cindy and my service was by Diane. Nice and friendly . Great job you wont be disappointed.

Anna Belanger Best nail artist Ive been to in a long time.

Mari Lynn Terga If I could rate this place no stars I would. I had to literally walk out of this place. I went in for a SIMPLE nail removal of my acrylics and the lady removing my acrylics was being so rough and aggressive which left my nails in pain. Never have I ever received this type of treatment for a SIMPLE nail removal. I will not be a returning customer. If you’re looking to get your acrylics off, you’re better off doing it yourself at home. I would not trust this place.

Natasha Lugo Thank you so much for fixing my nails I had a nightmare of a time at a different nail place and they fixed me right up

Nikki Camarena Closest nail salon to my house so I thought I would give it a try. They did not have much to choose from for gel acrylic colors. I like shiny and glitter I had to pick a plain color. My nail shape was coffin but they were a bit uneven from the other hand. She didnt even paint the color and clear coat all the way to my cuticles.(so it already started to look like I need a fill.) Ill drive a bit farther next time

Lori Gracida Ive been going to vanessa nails for over 8 years now, Yen does wonderful quality work and is very gentle, when I bite my acrylics off and then my nails down to bleeding she never judges, she just gently works on making them beautiful again. Ive had to go to other places when shes booked and it always reminds me of why I go back to her.

Sherry Dale Ive been going to Vanessa Nails since it opened. Yen is always professional and nice. She is always smiling and does the best work! I get waxing done on my eyebrows and she does it without pain. She is an artist, she truly makes works of arts out of your nails. If you want beautiful toe nails, they have the best pedicures Ive ever had. I highly recommend Vanessa Nails if you want the job done right and to feel like youre truly valued.

Sicily Buchanan Ladies are very friendly, my nails feel healthy and look amazing! Atmosphere was calming and they played good music!

Beth Daniel I love this place! Jennie does my lashes and they’re the best I’ve ever had. By the end of two weeks I had at least 75% retention. My nails and toes always come out great too.

Tessa Agape Went in early in the morning sat there for over an hour getting a fill done. The young lady was rushed the whole time. I didn’t say anything to her until I saw that her eyelash appointment came in. I suggested to her very gently very kindly someone else should finish my nails so she could get to her appointment. She didn’t want to have someone else finish my nails and 5 minutes later when I saw my nail polish was coming out ugly ,again I said to her honey it’s OK I don’t mind if someone else finishes my nails I feel bad because your appointment is waiting for you. Next appointment rude lady walks over looks at my nails and looks at me like if I’m bothering her and walks away. then I’m told that rude upset lady is the one that’s going to finish my nails when she’s done with her client. So now I’m sitting there waiting for her to finish my nails And I’m looking at my nails and notice that there’s red glitter on my nails and there’s lint bubbling up my nail, so it’s not on the surface. It’s inside nail requiring someone to fix this now. The color that I want is a very clear pretty feminine pinkish color with this bubbling up lent and with this red glitter, that is not going to be something I can do without this other stuff popping out through the color. Also a pinky nail has a dent across the nail. I asked for the manager they told me the managers not there. I waited another five minutes, here’s my Saturday morning I have to leave I’m obviously dressed up nice I have somewhere to go and again i said I just need to speak to the manager and they denied me the manager. I told them I needed to be treated like the paid customer that I am. I told them I need my nails fixed and I need my nails to look pretty. They just uh huh me, no one said anything but uh-huh. I told told needed to see the manager so that they could fix my nails. The ladies were not even responding to me. I hope the manager can make this right.

L B Lindsey was absolutely incredible and my nails have never looked more beautiful! I drove down from Riverside to visit my sister and she recommended Pearl Nails and Spa. I would definitely drive all the way down there again for my next appointment because they are that good! So happy…shout out to Lindsey! ❤️

Ashley Campbell Highly recommend Mimi at Pearl Nails and Spa in Carlsbad! I have been going to Mimi for about 10 years now and she has always impressed me. I generally go in with photo ideas and ask her for very specific designs. She has NEVER failed me. I leave with a smile on my face every single time. I just went for a full acrylic set last week, for my engagement nails. I showed Mimi photos and she gave me the most incredible white sugar French tip nails! My engagement photos came out amazing thanks to Mimi! I’m a very satisfied customer! :)

Alisha Flanders Went in for gel mani and pedi. Was told dip was better for nails and I expressed that I had it done there back in 2020 which was my 1st and only visit. I told her I didn’t care for it as my nails were very thick. She promised nails wouldn’t be thick and would look natural so I went with it per our discussion. Assuming dip is more expensive. I also said because of my line of work I can’t have them too long but did want some length. When she was done my nails were thick and too long. She argued with me that they weren’t thick and I said they were. Made it uncomfortable as she removed some of the thickness off and spoke in her language clearly pissed, while I shouldn’t assume, talking about me. She then put a coat of gel on top and cured it. Might as well have gotten the gel nails to begin with but what I was really wanting was the tap gel that they do not offer. Long story short, I filed my nails down myself so after paying $60 it’s kinda ridiculous. Color match not even close. Hot pink on hands and more red pink on toes. I won’t be going back. Oh and she announced the tips across the salon when she received in which I was still generous for the service received. Strike number 2 and there will not be a third.