Nails 4 U

Coming from Palm Springs, I had to come to San Marcos for a business trip. My operations manager broke her nail so we looked on Unilocal and found Nails For You. We were greeted by Hannah, the owner. She was very sweet. My manager got a fill and Mindy took care of it. She was very personable, took her time, and was very detailed and very experienced with 15 years. The service was excellent and the work on the nails was excellent. When you are in the area, ask for Mindy.

Came here because of their great reviews and prices and was not disappointed! My gel manicure lasted forever too! Will definitely return.

I got the best nails today by Ann! Had to get a fill & she was amazing! !! So originally went to BE polished in San marcos and wasn’t too impressed. Paid 35 $ for full set with gel Polish and I left with an ugly color & lumpy thick nails. Then went to happiness nails to fix the color but paid 28 $ for lumpy color. Ann flattened everything down to look like a natural nail, painted a beautiful French tip & I got glitter. She worked very delicately, precise, and cleaned up all the little crumbs that most nail lady’s leave behind. I will definitely go back and she her again. Oh and I paid 30 $. worth every cent!

I will admit it’s hard to find a nail lady/​man to fulfill my needs. I am very picky and expect to get what I pay for. With that said I have been here a couple different times and each time I have had a different lady. However the past two times I have had Ann, the first time she did my toes and I was so happy with them that the second time I was at ease but still hesitant having her do an acrylic full set. Let me just say she blew me away. She is excellent, from making sure you’re comfortable, all the way down to making sure you like the shape of your nails. Ann really does take the time and effort to put perfection into her work. No longer do I have to worry about finding a nail person to put up with my pickiness, Ann is the go to girl. Request her, I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Love this place! I’ve been twice already and both times, my nails have been super cute! It’s best to go early when they open as there’s usually no wait. Later in the day, it gets busier! Also, they prefer cash but accept cards as well!

I don’t know how they have four stars to be honest, I did not have a pleasant experience here. I am particular about how my nails are done because I’ve been going to the same women for the past 9 – 10 years. But I tried this place because my friends where coming here as well.
I first walk in saying I wanted a manicure, then they ask if I want gel. I say «no, just a manicure.» 10 minutes later, they ask the same question, I say «no thank you» once more. I finally sit down after 30 minutes because they have a small staff and small business, the women asks me again. I say «no» again, now it just frustrated me. when I sat down and asked the women how long she has been doing nails for, she said she has been doing nails for 22 years. For someone who has done nails for the last 22 years should know to clean her station before the next person should sit down, heck I knew that and I don’t do nails. There were someone else’s nail remains on the towel. Immediately, I was turned off, but not wanting to be rude I kinda just sat there. Next she was taking the polish off my nails and she couldn’t eve take off She misunderstood what I wanted and starts giving me a polish change. When she thought I was just doing a polish change, she was so rough filing my full nail. It hurt, and I don’t have soft nails by any means. I realize what’s going on and I say something. She fills a bowl of water and rushes through cutting my cuticles. It looks awful! I see some skin breakage and feels rough instead of soft and smooth. Then she put a dripping wet hot towel all over my arms and hands. I say, «ouch, that’s hot.» And she kept on doing it. Next she tries drying my hands with the dirty towel with someone else’s nails on it. I just got my nails filed, so I know for sure they aren’t my nails. Wen she actually painted the nail, she did a good job. Everything else was very disappointing. Never coming here again, they push to much rather then letting you enjoy the experience of getting your nails.

I love my gel manicure, Lorri was so nice and she did very good job. I will come back for my nail.

I absolutely love how Dawn did my nails. They came out so beautiful and she took her time. She told me not to hold back on how I feel about my nails and that if I saw anything wrong with them to let her know and she’d fix it. First time going there and I am very satisfied. No complaints from me and I recommend this nail salon to everyone.

They are really nice here and do a great job!
Pay with cash because it makes it easier for them :)

Everyone here is so nice ! They honestly did the best job I’m definitely making this my every time nail salon! They make you feel at home

I was nervous to come here because of the reviews but there were three of us for mani/​pedis with no appointment and the more popular place couldn’t accommodate us so we decided to give it a try. They were really nice and got us right in. They were reasonably priced and they did a great job. All of us were happy with the quality of the work and the service.

I waited for my pedicure appointment and the lady before me was in the seat, they drained the water, and DID NOT clean the tub. I asked. Uhh are you gonna clean this? No answer, so awesome I just stuck my foot in a tub with another ladies foot fungus.
My nails do look cute and my gel pedicure turned out good, but it was so unclean and when I walked in there I saw hair and skin particles on the ground. I will not go back there. Ever.

I’ve given this nail salon so many chances. Yesterday was the last one. I’m so disappointed with how my nails turned out. It looks like my 5 year old painted my nails. Don’t waste your time and money on this place.

I was looking for a place to get my nails done at the last minute for a party. Someone recommended Nails 4 U so I stopped in. They were able to help me right away on Saturday mid-​morning with a full set of acrylics. I told them I wanted them to look natural and they recommended the pink acrylics with white sparkly tips. I LOVE THEM! The price was reasonable too…$ 35. They have a sign requesting cash payment, but I think they take credit cards.
The salon was clean. The ladies were friendly. I will definitely go back if I need my nails done again.

I’m indifferent about this place. I’m on a mission to find the best nail salon in this San Marcos area, and this place was not it. I asked for acrylics and a subtle nude color. The process was fast and the delivery was ok. I felt like the manicurist was there to strictly work, for she was not chatty and hardly cracked a smile. I drove by this place and decided to give it a try for there was no wait and the prices were reasonable.

So I can say I officially found my new nail shop I didn’t want to do a review toll after I hit my 2 week mark by this time my nails would have been lifting and popped off right now but my nails are still in good shape and it’s going on day 16 one of my nails chipped but I am pretty sure this is from working. Lisa I think that’s her name did my nails and she was amazing she talked to me the whole time and was up front about prices and there prices are resonable I am very happy.

Their prices are great for gel manicures and pedicures! Have to admit I was skeptical when I first walked in… the salon was small and it was so hot inside it was almost unbearable, but I really needed my nails done so I stuck it out. I’m glad I did because the ladies did such a beautiful job with both my gel mani and my pedi (and I’m really picky). It’s been almost 2 weeks and still going strong.
I took off 1 star because the spa chair was broken and they didn’t have a/​c. Overall the experience could’ve been more comfortable, but the service and quality of work was good so that kinda makes up for it.

First time coming to nails 4 you and it was a great time. I got gel nails for the first time and Lei was so nice. I paid $ 18 which i think is pretty reasonable. And the wait was not long at all. I will be coming back again (:

I won’t go anywhere else! I always try to get an appointment with Lisa and I’ve been seeing her for years but all of the girls do a great job.

I went in today with no appointment and was pleasantly surprised there was no wait. They encourage their customers to pay in cash… just as a heads up.
I just needed a basic manicure which is 10 dollars. A pedicure is 16 dollars. It’s a basic place (which I like) and it doesn’t smell of chemicals or anything (another plus).
My technician was Tiffany. She was nice, even tested out the nail colors I picked on her own nails before putting it on mine. It was a very quick manicure.
I needed my nailed shaped really well. The filing part of the manicure was done in two blinks of an eye. I noticed after the manicure that at least one nail was a bit rough around the edges. The hand/​forearm massage was rushed as well.
Now, as for the actual polish… I’m no expert. I don’t get manicures all that often but it looks a bit sloppy. I don’t know if it was the polish or the technician. The nail color isn’t smooth, goes past my cuticles, and some of the top coat got on my skin.
Originally, I was planning on giving two stars but…
After leaving the business, I smudged my nails 2 blocks away. I went back, Hannah fixed it but once again, the polish isn’t smooth.
There are other places to try in San Marcos. Doubtful I’ll return.