have been coming here for over 10 years! Mimi and her team are the absolute best, hands down. i have been to hundreds of salons in LA, none come close. the acrylic nails stay on for three weeks with ZERO lift. that is unheard of at any other salon. the quality, the massage, the care, the experience. they welcome you like family, and always make sure we are taking care of. they offer kids as well, and recently upgraded all of their seats / desks. 100/100 don't go anywhere else! read more

Mimi is truly my go-to. She's incredibly kind, accommodating, and always patient with my constantly changing schedule, which I really appreciate. Her work is consistently beautiful and very detailed. My acrylics last a solid three weeks, which is something I've never had with anyone else. Whether it's acrylics, a manicure, or a pedicure, everything is always done with care and precision. I specifically come here for Mimi and wouldn't go anywhere else for my acrylics. read more

Love this nail salon. Mimi and her staff are friendly and makes customer feel valued by tending to one's individual needs and preferences. Love services received from Christina! Since getting pedicures from her, I've never had a problem again with an ingrown. The salon is clean, chairs are comfortable!! Highly recommend! read more

Tiffany is spectacular! She made me look beautiful and did not hurt me. I am sensitive and had a fabulous pedicure! My feet look amazing and my back and feel much better with these massage chairs that actually fit my 5'3 body. I will not go anywhere else! Clean and kind salon with all the nail artistry u want! read more

Best Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

I have been coming to this place for probably about 15 years. I absolutely love them!! Mimi the owner and Tiffany always take best care of me. I have been to many other places over the year because of moving or being out of town bet never as happy as I am here!! I always come back. Give them a try!!! Great prices and experienced nail techs!! 100% never ending customer!!! read more

Best Nails - Toes by Tiffany - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Relaxing atmosphere - casual and friendly. I love listening to everyone chatting happily. The last time I went for a pedicure one of the staff had everyone laughing. We were all lined up getting pedicures, and she was telling funny parenting stories. Massage chairs while you soak the tootsies, then a lovely pedicure. Heaven! read more

Christina always does a beautiful job on my nails. I get gel nails and gel polish. It's simple. I go every two weeks.

My session here was so relaxing!!! Jenny, the person who helped me, was so nice and she did a good job on my nails I got a gel manicure with a little design for $39. Definitely worth it! read more

Best Nails - Gel manicure & design - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

I've enjoyed their services for two years. It's a clean salon with comfy new chairs, a pleasant atmosphere and skilled technicians who practice quality customer service. read more

My first time here was an amazing experience. Greeted with friendly gals. Made me feel comfortable the moment I sat in the chair. Thee was a couple there who were regulars and they had the gals laughing and enjoying their pedicures. The place is very clean with fresh gels and polish to pick from. I got a pedicure and French Tips. One of the best treatments I've had in years. They were done by Jenny and Christina. Thank you girls for a great job. I have found my place! read more

I went in as a walk-in for a basic manicure. Jenny was my nail technician, and she did a terriffic job. A friendly group of workers here who speak English well enough, laughed at my jokes, but didn't laugh at my poor attempts at speaking Vietnamese. I will be returning. read more

Excellent service and great quality. Seems like most of the customers were "regulars".

My best friend, Shauna, recently discovered this nail salon. This salon is by far the best one we have found in years. The prices are good, the staff are all friendly and most of all they have an exceptional team of ladies that do wonderful manicure and pedicures. Our favorite is Tiffany, who is so gentle and does an amazing manicure. She truly goes above and beyond to make sure you walk out of the nail salon with exceptionally beautiful manicured and painted nails. Maggie Bienkowski read more

Great salon, lots of regulars. Mimi did a fantastic job. Went on a three week trip, no lift at all. Great quality. Nice pedicures and chairs. Clean and friendly. read more

Had a gel manicure. It went well and turned out great. Going back soon! Nice place and friendly staff.

It's 9:45am and salon says it opens at 9:30 but no one is here. Does anyone know if they're actually open on a Sunday because I'm waiting to get my nails done? Ever been here before so just giving two stars until they show up then I'll change my rating unless I leave. read more

Best Nails - Me waiting in my car at 9:55am for salon to open at 9:30am ‍‍ - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

Clean and very friendly. I haven't been here in a long time and coming back I was so happy! Mimi does a great job Any design I bringing to her she does Thank you Mimi read more

Best Nails - Gel fill with rhinestone design - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

everyone who works here is a joy to be around; there's laughter amongst the customers and the employees always the nail work is consistently good--my cuticles and nail shape are perfection at an unbeatable price 10/10 read more

Best Nails staff always does a great job and are very professional and friendly. Both my mani and pedis last a very long time. The salon is super clean and it's always a treat to visit and partake in some relaxing "me" time after a long work week. Christine is my go to person here and is super sweet. read more

My nails were done by Tiffany she always does a great job. Salon always clean staff is always friendly. read more

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MiMi is such a sweet woman! She was so polite to me and every person that came in. She did a great job on my nails and did exactly what I asked for. The prices seem much more fair compared to others I've gone to. Definitely recommend! read more

Best Nails - Nails by MiMi. She did exactly what I asked for and was so sweet! - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

Not a fan, I had high hopes for this Salon. It was my first time here, I walked in at 6pm on a Tuesday and they were able to take me right away. I had two ladies, one on my hands and one for my feet. Seemed like a good start to me... The massage with the pedicure was nice and the lady that pained my toes didn't do a bad job, so because of her I'll give 3 stars. But the lady that did my hands didn't really pay attention to little details. I pointed out that there were little fuzzies at the ends of the nail when she was painting and she tried to pull it off with her fingers, couldn't, so just decided to paint over it. Now I have fuzz dots under my polish on my hands. I wasn't impressed by the unevenness of the paint on the sides of my nails either. I'll have to go home and file them to clean it up.... Don't think I'll be back. The job was just messy read more

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I love Mimi and her whole staff! Ive been a cleint for over 5 years now! My pedicures and nails always look so beautuiful! The salon is extremly clean and well maintained!! Highly recommend "Best Nails" in San Marcos :) read more

Such amazing nails, perfect for prom!! Got so many compliments and they were still perfect 5 weeks later!! I love Tiffany's patience and the effort she takes to make sure everything looks incredible. Definitely going back!! read more

Best Nails - Full set by Tiffany - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

Love love love Mimi! Always does an amazing job! Have been coming for minuteeee and my nails last me a month

I have been going to see Mimi for over a year now and every time has been wonderful. She takes her time and doesnt rush me out to squeeze in another person. The place is clean and the other employees always greet me with a smile. Mimi always has time to fit me in her schedule and there is never a wait when I come. My nails always last at least 3 weeks not just 2 which saves me money. There prices are reasonable and I have never noticed them varying from what the board states. If you are worried about getting poor treatment ask for Mimi and I guarentee you wont be disappointed. read more

Best Nails - French Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

Got a full set and my nails turned out amazing! The workers there are all very friendly and the environment is nice and you feel like you can talk to the workers there. Overall I really recommend this place! read more

Best Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

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MiMi does a great job at fake nails and shaping. Cordon does a great job gel manicures and pedicures. Consistent work from both of them. These nails done by MiMi. read more

Best Nails - Almond shaped acrylic nails w/ gel polish. By MiMi. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

Honestly this was the worst nail job I've gotten done, just look at the picture and tell me if this was worth $36, the only good thing Igor was the message the lady gave me which I thought it was awkward. It will be the last time I come to this place . read more

Best Nails - Take a close look at the nails. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

I am new in the area and read some of the reviews, but probably not enough. I don't get my nails done often so I wondered if I was being too critical. I dropped in another salon two hours after, showed a manicurist my hands and asked her opinion. She was reluctant to comment, but I think my sincere concern led her to look at my nails. She asked if "that" was my own nail (the space between the cuticle and the polish). I said yes. She looked away and said, "The cuticles are not well shaped and..." She seemed to run out of words, but her eyes said it all. Positives: 1. Woman whom I think is the manager is very pleasant and wants to please clients. 2. Other employees seem nice also. 3. The salon is clean. 4. From the reviews, Mimi seems to get consistently high praise. 5. There were two customers who seemed to be regulars and one could tell they were happy with their experience. 6. I thought the display of samples for color choices was very nice. Negatives: 1. Young man who did my nails had a cold or allergies and was "sniffing" throughout the process. 2. Color put on my nails did not match the color choice I selected. 3. I went in with long enough nails to get a nice shaped nail job, but ended up with short, stubby nails. (see photo) 4. I asked for oval shaped nails. I got three oval, and seven round. 5. As mentioned, there is a space between cuticle and polish. 6. He hurt me to the point of "ouch" when trimming cuticles. 7. He got polish on the skin of my thumb and forefinger and left it there. 8. He was rather rough in how he pulled my hand and forearm to get my thumb in position where he wanted it. I've never had that happen. 9. The dipping process left my skin white and dry. No lotion? 10. I was so dissatisfied, I just did not want to look at the job so went two days later to another salon and had the gel dip removed for $10. So let's say Mimi and the manager do a good job as evidenced by reviews and in-shop customers. But, IMHO, everyone in the shop may not do a good job. read more

Best Nails - Short, stubby nails with nail showing between cuticle and polish - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

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I had a manicure and pedicure done by Tiffany. She's very detail oriented and knows exactly what I like! I've been going to her for almost 10 years now...and she just recebtly moved to Best Nails. I love the new location! Best Nails is clean, roomy, relaxing, and I got to meet the owner, Mimi, who is extremely nice and accommodating! Thank you for making me feel very comfortable...and my nails look great! read more

Tiffany is amazing - she is new to the salon and I followed her here because she's awesome. She does my acrylic fills, and I'm so picky! She's attentive to every last detail and truly wants to make sure you like her work, so she asks for feedback along the way! read more

O.M.G! Is all I can I say about Mimi here! I have tried so mannyyy places and I'm so happy I finally found my forever person! I wear long nail acrylics wIth gel polish on top and I'm SUPER picky about the shape and thickness of my nails. ( super thin and a skinny coffin). I live in Oceanside and tried every place with a good review in my vicinity. I found some good places and some terrible places but always had problems regardless with breaking and lifting. I was referred to the owner here - Mimi by a friend and I can't tell you how happy I am. I have zero problems now, she gets the shape perfect effortlessly, she's the sweetest lady and any crazy design I bring in she's game! Didn't want to share her but it's not fair that the reviews here don't reflect how amazing she is! I'm never leaving this place and it's worth the drive from anywhere. read more

i made an appointment the day before with the owner and told her I had gel on my right foot. Got there and theses ladies had me waiting and refused to fill my toes on my right foot after they removed the acrylic and cleaned my toes and had the nerve to tell me to come back because there was no one to fill them. I was up front with them and they treated me very bad..... this is the worse..... read more

@Jeannie S: A couple of things: where did you go to school? Because you sure don't know how to spell. And my parents raised me just fine. I finished college with my Masters degree and have an established career in healthcare. I stand up for myself and my health when I need to. I take care of every nail tech who has ever tended to my nails very generously. With that said, I expect for them to use clean, sanitized instruments on my nails; especially during a Pandemic. You clearly didn't read what I posted, but after seeing how you spell, I question whether you know how to read appropriately. Nail salons have been reopened with strict Covid-19 protocols. They are to wipe down their chairs when a new client comes in, they are to use sanitized instruments on each client--nail clippers and cuticle removers are not to be used without cleaning/sanitizing them first. You attacked me the moment I opened my mouth. You do realize the nail tech was using a non-sterile cuticle remover and nail clippers that were shoved in another person's nail bed and toe beds? You clearly don't seem bothered by that. I can only imagine how clean you keep your body nevertheless your home. My cursing came at you after I was attacked for standing up for my health and my rights. I never once cursed at any of the employees that worked there. It's not called entitled or "intitled" as you illiterate-self put it. It's called doing the right thing. If I worked for the state or any organization who vetted nail salons to see if they were following protocols, this nail salon would have been fined and/or closed. You are classless for defending such behavior. The world and businesses that have reopened need to go back to some type of normalcy, but that is if everyone is doing their part in making sure that we as HUMANS can keep each other safe. Shame on YOU! Now go pick up a book, educate yourself on Covid-19 and learn how to spell. read more

I came in to do a full set of acrylic nails with coffin shape and the male who did them made them too thick. I asked the guy doing my pedicure to fix them for me because they were too thick and the same guy came and fixed them for me. They were still too thick and on top of being thick they were not coffin shape. They charged me extra for the shape but it looked like long square nails. Some looked different shapes as well. At first they did not know what I wanted and it took them a while to understand. Overall I'm never coming back. Worst mistake ever!! read more

Best Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

"Stay-cation" vibe as you walk inti the beautiful exotic beach murals of this nail salon. Experienced Master Manicurists who lnow what they're doing for aesthetic beauty & lasting 3.5 weeks between "fills." Kickback" in one of their comfortable massage chairs & sip a glass of 'bubbly." Ask for Tiffany & walk out feeling pampered & rejuvenated. read more

Best Nails - Nails by "Tiffany" at Best Nail Salon. - Nail Salons Near Me - San Marcos, California

I have been going here for years now, and I love this place. I always get my acrylics done by Mimi she is amazing! Prices are great, and quality is even better! Check them out! read more

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I have been here more than a few times since my last review! I love coming here! I can almost always get in immediately, even without an appointment, and the services I receive are always great!! I have received my last two pedicures from Mai. Friendliness goes a long way. As well as a good massage. Keep it up ladies! You rock! read more

So happy I found this place! Been going here for a year now and so happy every time! My friend recommended Mimi (the owner) for my fills and she is amazing! The rest of her staff is great too, I always get a pedicure while getting my fill so it doesn't take as long and they are all very good! So clean too! Even though it's a little far from my house it's totally worth it! Thanks guys! See you soon read more