Top Reviews about 16 Nail Salons in San Marcos, TX (Part 2)

Jennifer Wonderful

Lauren Asay I love Lily! She always accomplishes exactly what I’m hoping for! I love her ability to shape beautiful nails. She’s quick and confident. Every experience I’ve had with her has been a fantastic one! ❤️

Kori-ann Kobayashi Just got finished with a manicure set done by Bryan and I am so amazed with the results! I had come in previously and had an issue with the paint chipping on a gel manicure so I called and let them know what had happened and they asked me to come back to fix the issue. I thought it would be just a quick fix, unfortunately a few days later a couple other nails had the same issue so they scheduled me in quickly and went above and beyond to make my new nail dreams come true. I’ve gotten services here before which is why I so willingly came back. Lynn, Paige, Danny, and Bryan have been so incredible to work with! My sister introduced me to this establishment and I will continue coming here to get my nails done. Also, the front desk is always more than kind even when they’re busy. If you don’t have a nail place yet I highly suggest paying a visit, and even if you do it’s definitely worth checking out. And also for the clean freaks like myself, everything has always been really clean and sanitized. I love the integrity of this place and how much artistry and care is put into the services!!! The first 2 photos are my new nails, the others are more nail designs they’ve done in the past, including a kids set!!

April Gates Bryan took his time and made sure I was happy with the finished product. I have very thin nails so I get builder gel. He made sure to not drill much so as not to burn my nail beds. A+ service here. Glad I discovered them earlier this year.

Jesse Diaz This place is GREAT! Best pedicure and manicure in town. Customer service is awesome, clean salon, and very relaxing. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

Brittney Johnson 10/10 Kim was amazing. I normally just go in for a wax but today I tried a full set too. I am beyond satisfied.

M. K. F. I enjoy going here. Always friendly and fast. The nail tech is very proficient in her skills. She is not like other salons that make you feel uncomfortable, like they are talking about you when they speak their native language amongst each other. She is very personable & focused only on you. The prices are very reasonable and the work done is the best! I wont go anywhere else now

Melissa “Missy” I normally go out of town to get my nails done, However I gave this place a try one day and now its my new nail salon! I pay less here then I did at my old salon. Yet I get more done and love the work. Its nice and clean. The only problem here is that they get super busy. So I highly recommend making an appointment. If your in San Marcos and want your nails done give them a try!

Alysha Romero I had a great experience here. This is my second time coming and both times have been awesome. My nails come out exactly how I want them , and I never have any issues! I’ll definitely be coming back here. :)

Haley Pettegrew I just went to lumi Garnet in walmart, never have had fake lash extensions before but they feel and look so amazing Im extremely pleased! Ask for Trini she is AMAZING!

Jessica Redman I absolutely love getting my nails done by Linh! She is truly amazing at what she does. Her attention to detail, especially with cuticle care, is top-notch, and my nails always look flawless. Not only do they turn out beautifully, but they also last a solid 3-4 weeks without chipping or lifting! She’s super professional, friendly, and makes every appointment such a relaxing experience. If you’re looking for a skilled and reliable nail tech, I highly recommend her!

Kathryn Walpole Bobcat Nail & Spa is my go-to for nails! Linh is amazing—quick, professional, and incredibly talented. My dip nails always come out perfect and never too thick like I’ve experienced elsewhere. Booking an appointment is easy, and she delivers flawless results every time. Her prices are very reasonable for the quality of work she provides. Highly recommend!

Matt Murphree Best nail salon in central tx! Linh does an amazing job. My dip manicure last for a month and I’m hard on my nails. I’ve gone to other places and none compare! Look at the cute flowers she hand painted!

Ashley Gandrud I have been going to see Peter and Mi for the past few months for pedi/nails with dip and they have been wonderful. Very welcoming and friendly. I am really tough with my nails and haven’t had one break yet. Peter is very thorough and does a great job. Highly recommend. Make an appointment as they prioritize appointments over walk ins!

Jenna Carr Absolute TRASH!!! Horrible people, horrible nails, ROBBED my daughter of $70 for this and refused to refund it. DO NOT GO HERE!!

Mary Rupert DO NOT RECOMMEND! Guy drilled on my nails until they were like horseshoes. He ruined my nice long natural nails and argued w me when I showed him what he had done. He burned my nail beds many times. He obviously did not know what he was doing.

Jessica L. James Happy staff, great value, wonderful choice of colors. Lots of competition for nail salons, but this place is both charming and high-quality.

Alli Regonini Super happy with my first experience at Queen Nails! They were kind and attentive. The woman doing my pedicure actually took the time to massage my legs and feet which I feel like is often skipped over at other places. Perfect dip manicure and pedicure. I will definitely be back.

Kaylee Villarreal this place did great! i came with my girls and we had an amazing time. very nice and friendly and would definitely come back!

Tristen McGuire Rude staff! I get my nails done in New Braunfels but I had somewhere to go in a hurry and needed to fix ONE nail, I asked if they could use any color similar (paint, dip, acrylic) anything just to make my nails look better for ONE night. Man at the front kept telling me they don’t do that color? I asked if I could just find a polish that kinda matched and he wouldn’t even let me past the front to look? My cousin came here once and told me how rude these people are and she just proved my point. I told them I would pay, whatever I needed to do and he still refused. No wonder this place has no stars

Nicole Leal Went to get my acrylics "soaked" off. And this is what I was left with. You can clearly see the WHITE POWDER LEFT ON MY NAILS He attempted to take off my acrylics with his own fingers which hurt. He kept trying to scrape it off ive never had my acrylics taken off and left like this !! To top it off I was looking around and there was old nails laying around AND THE DRILL PIECE HE WAS USING HE PUT IT IN MY BOWL WHERE MY NAILS WERE SOAKING. GROSS. IM SURE HE USED THAT ON SOMEONE ELSE AFTER ME. I was also charged $20 for a soak off.

Julissa Cardenas Please go somewhere else. They (the 3 main people) have been in the nail “spa” business for so long and still do terrible work. After almost 9 years of not going to them on 1/10 i went there to get a simple set done. I got a pedicure and it was okay, i had a nice conversation with the man doing my pedicure. He asked me about my new years I asked about his. A pleasant convo. I sit down to get my dip set and I’m seen a few red flags. The dip was just acrylic and it was moist to the point to were it was just oozing everywhere. He then proceeded to file them down and some parts of the nail were so wet the whole acrylic goo was coming off. My nails were all different shapes and when I mentioned them to him he said it was his bad eyesight. He filed my left hand then the right I’m starting to get nervous bc he’s nicked a few of my nail beds. Then I felt it a sharp pain I tried to pull my hand away and THIS MAN WILL NOT LET ME GO HE PULLS ME TOWARDS HIM TO GET ME TO SIT DOWN WHILE SAYING “I only cut you once” He was holding my pinky to stop the bleeding. It didn’t bleed but the cut was deep. I can’t even get my nails done now bc it needs to heal. Did I mentioned I was the only one there. I was so shocked I sat back down and he smiled and asked if I still wanted the design. I came to my senses and told him no that was leaving. Still payed them $100 for the pedicure and I guess a tip. (They wanted to charge 180 for labor) for them being there for over 10 years you would thing casual customer abuse wouldn’t be an issue. update: I got time today Its been almost year since I went to this establishment, the owner just got back this review and Im not going to be silenced. The nail set was done by one of the men that works there. Of course you know what salon it is its the only nails shop located in 1050 McKinley Pl Dr. My fiancé had to go talk to the staff afterwards because I was so shaken up. I went through something so ugly just for you to sit there and type have a nice day. This is not a fake review. I lived it. To the public go anywhere else but the Jb nails & spa in 1050 McKinley Dr next to PetSmart.

Karina V. Jazmine and Jerica are the best nail techs in San Marcos hands down. Ive been getting my nails done at studio bonita for about 5 years now and they never disappoint. They are meticulous on cleaning the cuticles and prepping the nail bed for application and my nails always last more than a month. Make sure you book an appointment ahead of time!

Eddie Garcia I’m in the NYC area and whenever I’m in TX I make it a point to stop by to have Beth cut my hair. She is the friendliest and funniest person that I know, so by the end of the service it feels like time flew by and you are catching up with a friend. It’s those special moments that make the trip to this location worth it. The cut is always on point and she gives her honest and professional opinion on the cut you want and will not just say yes to you. I know that I can trust her. Take a trip if you are in SA or Austin and if you are a local in San Marcos you found your new spot to go.

Anyssa Gracia I absolutely love my nails ALWAYS! The girls are wonderful and so caring/kind! Best salon i’ve EVER been to! Studio Bonita is my fav place to be! Book soon!

Sophia it was a great service but my DIP manicure lasted less than ONE WEEK ! its a very thin coating too and they added a gel top coat which changed the color. was excited but so disappointed now :((

Amaya Used to go here a lot and didn’t realize how over priced everything was until I went to a new place and spent half of what I usually spend here. They said they have a rewards program but I’ve spent hundreds of dollars here and have never received any rewards. My mom came to get her nails done here and spent $120 for mani and pedi to come out with her nails looking worse then when we came to get them done. As soon as leaving we did return to get them fixed but the staff was not pleasant nor apologized. I won’t be going here anymore.

Laila Jackson First off, I got a pedicure here and it was great. Don’t let the first sentence get you, my nails? HORRENDOUS. I was very clear on what I wanted, a French tip with an almond shape. He decided to go with dip powder (bad choice when needing fine lines.) and I stated almond 3 times and he still decided to go with square. I got 5 dollars off for shape yet the nails looked horrible. After two days my nails look disgusting and I cannot wait to get them done somewhere else. It’s embarrassing to even show others my nails I should be happy with what I recieved and I was very much unhappy with the service. 10/10 do NOT recommend.

Lynda Pham The best place to get your nails done! I’ve been going here since I was in college few years ago and there’s a reason why I always come back! Quick and friendly service and the results are always what I want. I have so many pictures of multiple sets I’ve gotten here but I’ll post my recent one. Love it here!

Esther Betts Tina is amazing! Her nail work is excellent and lasts 1 month! I finally found someone who uses good products and does a great job so I do not have any breaks or chips! They last a long time! She files my nails extremely nice!

laura long I got these done for graduation and had a reference picture and I love them! I haven’t gotten my nails done in years but definitely am glad I came here! It only took 30 minutes which was super nice :)

Jessica Cruz Love Lauren & love her work on my nails. Shes always so kind and incredibly patient. Shes always looking for ways to improve my nail and my experience with her, and it shows in her work.

Ashleigh Edwards Lauren was so sweet and did a great job on both my mani and pedi. I will definitely book with her again!

Baylee Creamer I have consistently gone to Lauren for nail services, and she does not disappoint! She does thorough and exceptional work that is unbeatable in both price and quality. On top of that, she is a kind soul who truly cares about her customers and their satisfaction with her work. I would recommend anyone to come to LNS Nail Studio for their manicure, pedicure, and massage needs- you wont regret it!

Devyn Bree Worth every penny! Great conversation, wonderful employees and an excellent job on my nails. thank you guys so much I will definitely be back!

Blitz Valentine Nails turned out fine, on top. Underneath was a mess and had to fix them myself. The man was nice, but I did see a woman be turned away from a walk-in by saying "appointment only," but I was a walk-in as well. This was a second choice to proximity, and Im usually not picky with my nails and nail salons, but yikes

Kelly Bell Always friendly and professional. The only place I go for pedicures

Karen Cabrera First time coming in, everything was clean & my service went well. They did not have the initial shellac color I wanted but it was no biggie as they have ample options. I went with my second choice & am really happy with the turn out. I have small toenails & it’s hard to find a salon that will cut/shape my nails just right to make the pedicure/shellac worth it, Lisa took her time & made sure the shape was to my liking.

Renee Ready The BEST acrylic nails i’ve had in a long time. My set lasted an entire month without ANY lifting at all. And the top coat didn’t chip or fade even after tons of handwashing and cleaning. The woman who also did my nails is super kind and very talented, definitely coming back to get my nails done!!

Zoe Cruz Amazing first time experience here at B nails! They were so welcoming and quick to get me in! My nail tech did exactly what i wanted from the inspo picture! 10/10 will be coming again!!!

Divinity 83 Stella Nails is truly a gem! The team here consistently delivers exceptional service, and their attention to detail is unmatched. From the warm welcome at the door to the flawless results, every visit is a fantastic experience. The staff is not only highly skilled but also incredibly friendly and professional, making you feel valued and pampered. The salon is always clean, organized, and relaxing—a perfect atmosphere to unwind. Whether it’s a classic manicure, intricate nail art, or a relaxing pedicure, they go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Stella Nails sets the bar for quality and care, and I can’t recommend them enough. If you’re looking for top-notch service and stunning nails, this is the place to go!!

Natasha Patterson Great experience as a walk-in. Pricing menu is great, a lot of options. Lots of smiles on the customers faces. Noticed those who had scheduled an appointment were seen on time and left before I did which shows they care about being on time and keeping their schedule. Very clean spa. Will return!

Caitlan Roberts I absolutely love my nails. They were super gentle and kind. The store was clean and adorable. I cant wait to go again.