Best Nails

Not going to recommend this place. Came in for a gel manicure and within the next day completely peeled off, I wasn’t doing much but the guy was very very rushed when he did my nails. Not to mention the guy didn’t fully clean my nails had some dirt underneath from gardening the day before. My friend commented on how rude her lady was with her. Also the cleanliness worries me. Not coming back!

I have been going to best nails since I was 4 years old. No nail salon in San Diego does gel like they do. They make my nails look so natural and thin. The gel looks like it’s my own nail and that’s what I like about it. Everyone asks me if they’re my real nails and THEYRE NOT! But I love that they look so natural! The owners are there every day with no vacation days. They are very hard working people and are very kind and serviceable. Everything they do is great but Lee and Sang do the best pink and white gel and Kim does the best pedicure!!! 100% recommendable!!!

Located off Encinitas Blvd on the east side of the 5 in the Smart and Final shopping center. Walked in with no appointments Saturday early afternoon and they weren’t busy at all. The BF and I both got mani pedis and got worked on by 2 people each.
Most of their polish is OPI! The ladies were very nice! I asked them to cut my toes short though, and they cut them a lil too short, to the point where it kinda hurts. But I blame myself since I said I liked them short lol.
Not too pricey either I think it was $ 20.00 pedicure, and $ 12.00 for a manicure!

Horrible service .I had my gel nails removed and new put on toes and fingernails. Cost $ 70 …today I woke up and they must have done the process wrong because the color is gone I had dark pink yesterday today it looks like the color just fell off. The lady doing my toes was so rude during and now to see this I wouldn’t even go back and have them re-​do them. I would recommend passing on this place

Stopped in on a Sunday without an appointment to get gel removal and a manicure. They were fairly busy so they asked if I could wait 10 minutes, which I could so I picked a color and waited. A half hour later, everyone was still busy and no update on time so I left. Seemed nice enough, but I won’t be back.

I called prior to opening and a women said I can come in at 11:30 appointment. I was pleased they were nice enough to take me in so soon! I received a mani/​pedi which came out to $ 37. These ladies are very kind, do not rush, and the price is fabulous for their service provided. The pedicure was proved by Kim. Nice oil massage, I enjoyed the hot towel on my legs, and she did great on trimming my nails. As for my manicure done by Vivian, she did so amazing at getting all my dead skin off. I’m loving my nails ! Thank you see you in 2 – 3 weeks.

Terrible– do not get gel nails here, I was very disappointed in the service. She did a terrible job removing my previous gel polish, scraped my cuticles with the file. I would not go back.

I can here in a Saturday morning without an appointment and they were pretty busy, but the wait wasn’t too bad. I had requested a gel manicure and regular pedicure. They have a nice selection of OPI colors and Gelish options.
My pedicure was first and it was pretty standard. The massage was very nice and thorough. I paid extra for callus removal as well. I am not happy with this service and hence the four stars. She definitely did a scrub but it just wasn’t very effective. I’ll skip this option next time.
My manicure came next (I did notice some patrons had both going at the same time but not me) and it turned out pretty well. One of the nails the polish looks a little thin, but hardly noticeable and I’m sure no one will notice but me.
Overall I had a great experience and I plan on retuning here for my occasional pedicure and manicures. For the pedicure (plus callus removal scrub) and gel manicure, it was $ 50. This is comparable with other salons in the area.

Very sweet place. Warm and inviting. Great service on the mani/​pedi. Took their time, very thorough.

This is a very friendly. Vivian does an outstanding job — they don’t rush and really ensure that you get a good pedi — clean and reasonably price!

I love this place. I just wish hey had more nail designs. Prices are great!

I’ve lived in the area for several years but just recently discovered Best Nails in Encinitas — and I’m so glad I did! I have been a few times for manicures (shellac) and pedicures, and have had a great experience each time. The salon in clean and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend this salon.

I have been coming here since 2001. They always do a great job! Sung is really good and makes my nails the perfect length. They do a gel set which makes them look really natural. I get complements on them all the time. They also do a really good Job on my toes. The foot scrub is the best. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

Great place! the owners are very friendly and welcoming. Did a gel french manicure and regular pedicure which came out great and lasted 2 weeks. next time were in town, definitely stopping by again.

Love Sang he is the best!

They just got all brand new chairs and they are always great. I love the owners and appreciate their cheefulness when I come in. I always get compliments on my french gel tips.

I didn’t think Encinitas could have 2 GHETTO nail salons. Been here twice. The 1^st time I had the gentleman do my pedicure and he did a good job and gave a nice massage. My girlfriend and I stopped by after work to relax and get mani’s/pedis.
This was NOT relaxing. Out of 5 chairs 4 of them were broken. 2 of the chairs they added the massagers you would put in your chair at home and plug into the wall. I sat down and asked to recline. IT DOESN’T recline. I was in a VERY uncomfortable position so they took it off of the chair. The water was ICE cold. I asked to have it warmer. Which didn’t seem possible. The pedicure was ok. No decent scrubbing of the feet and no decent massage.
The manicure was horrible. She just clipped my nails straight accross didn’t really shape them. Made me reach accross my body to put both hands in the water. (HEY here’s an idea… how about use two bowls and let someone relax?
You know when you’re done how they put the tissue between your toes and then put your flip flops on? NOPE not here. She got up when to turn some machine on she wanted me to put my feet in and told me to go over there. So I had to get up and put my clean feet on the dirty floor?
DEFINITELY NOT the place to go if you want to be pampered. The place I go off of College in Oceanside blows the doors off of this place. A guy comes around with a lil pillow and offers a free neck massage. I MISSED him!!!
I won’t ever be back here and it’s right by my office. ;(

I went here on my lunch break looking for a new permanent nail spot after my regular nail girl of many years moved. I had read the Unilocal reviews which seemed positive. I honestly do not know how they got these reviews. I got a gel manicure and spa pedicure. All of the chairs seemed to be broken. They seemed to be in a super rush to get me out of there. No massage with manicure, barely a massage with the pedicure. They kept forgetting about me and going and doing other stuff. I watched them clean out the pedicure basin and once I saw that and how they poorly cleaned it I immediatley wanted my feet out. I left with polish on my skin and very disatisfied. I spoke with some of my co workers and they said they had a similar experience the night before — I wish I would have spoken to them sooner! Nothing worse then paying good money for a bad experience.

Four years later and I am still going! They have really become a top nail salon and do AMAZING gel manicures. My nails can last for 3 – 4 weeks without chipping after I get a gel manicure from here, and I beat my hands up all the time. They are impeccably clean, well-​mannered, and kind. They remember their clients and the needs of each client. The owners of this salon are the best and see to it that every client gets a quality service. I am happy to be a customer after so many years. I love Best Nails!

Always leave here with a great mani/​pedi. Very friendly staff, it’s my new regular spot!