Please listen to the other reviews. This place should be treated as an absolute last resort for pedi only! I would never ever get a mani or full set here. The pictures alone will let you know the quality you'll get. The lady I assume owner is nice. There was a bit of pain when she was cutting my nails. I did a regular pedi with white. It's decent. Passable. The 2nd issue was when paying. As soon as I took my card out she said "no cash" I said no. She asked "no cash for tip" also a no. She then said $25. I was staring at the prices and it said $18. I then asked her it says $18 here and she said ohh callus remover (I never asked for it) , which I then responded to by saying "that still makes it $23 not $25". I told her to charge $25. $2 tip or she charged what she wanted but no tip. Take it how you want. Her attitude instantly changed. Please don't spend your $ here. There is no peaceful, calm, relaxed vibe to it. Overall I can't see anyone having a great experience here. read more

Cindy Nails - $18 for a spa but wanted to charge me $25. - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

I should of went with my intuition and leave the second I saw the owner wearing no mask. But stupid me decided to stay and not say anything. maybe because I was in shock. Well it got worse the sanitation here is really bad they do not clean and sanitize anything. I saw her use the same tools on the same people and to top it off my nails are all uneven, acrylic on my cuticles they are hurting so bad. I tried to give this place a chance so many mixed reviews but this place with everything going on is not up to sanitation standards one bit not even the normal standards of a nail salon. I got home and soaked my feet and hands in alcohol because I was freaking out. read more

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I came in from out of town to Cindys nail for an emergency hang nail situation. All night my toe has been in so much pain from my nail and I'm not from Southern California so I came to the first place I could find. Cindy, the owner, brought me in fixed my toe within minutes and didn't even charge me! She was so kind and sweet and helped me so much. I refused to leave without paying her for her services and she only charged me $5. If I'm ever in town again, this is where I'm coming. read more

Cindy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

Stopped in on a Sunday evening for some spontaneous acrylics, and I have to say the ladies there were some of the nicest nail techs I've gone to in a while !! . Most nail salons just want to get you in an out but, I felt very welcomed and a part of the entire experience. read more

Cindy Nails - 2020 New Years nails, great way to start the new year with some bling - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

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Yvonne is simply the best! Wonderful pedicure and kind heart! I return for the best service around again and again!

1st time Coming in I waited about 10 min for a pedi. Didn't ask what type of pedi I wanted, the pedi took maybe like 12 min, and it wasn't all that great nail polish was still on my nail. ThI felt super rushed. When I was ready to pay she save said you have cash for me I said no just card she procede to say her matching wasn't working but at the end it did. She said do you have cash tip. I said yes. So I felt I HAD to tip. Just over all my experience was not great. If your looking for a nice pedi where you can relax this is not the place. You will feel rushed I paid 25 for a BASIC pedi. I rather pay 30 bucks where they will actually do a great job. read more

This was my first time in and i got a gel fill. These ladies are so sweet and eager to give great service!!! Not to mention my nails were done within the hour that i got there, which is great because i was in a rush. The prices are unbeatable and the ladies really care about making sure you love your nails. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Cindy Nails - $25 for gel removal and these pretty nails :) - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

I'm sorry but I really don't like this place. I found this place driving around since 3 other nail salons I've been to were too busy. There is nothing that annoys me more then a slow nail tech! My daughter got a full set, I got a fill. My fill took over an hour. My daughters was done by a different tech who finished her's before mine. I couldn't believe that. So not only was my lady slow but she cut me, hurt me several times, nails were not even so I kept having to show her. The color I chose was darker and after 3 coats it came out very light. Maybe she didn't grab right one... I don't know. But she asked me if it was better and I said "no but it's going to have to be cause I need to go!". Some nails appear darker then others. I won't come back here. read more

Cindy Nails - Day 2 and I'm still in pain. All 4 fingers appear to have been cut by the nail tech I got here. On the side and bottom of middle finger. - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

Wow! I won't say where else I went but before I found Cindy I had tried another salon nearby multiple times just to be disappointed. Once I finally found Cindy I knew I found my home salon! Not only is Cindy the cutest and sweetest women ever but she also does an impeccable job on my nails! I find her personality to be relaxing and down to earth. She keeps her shop immaculate and made me feel like family after one visit! I can't thank her enough for her fair prices and complete hospitality. I will be returning for years to come! :) read more

My big toes are both still sore from having the sides cut too short. Looks like I'm going to have to see a specialist for this Horrendous botch job read more

I would give this place a 1/2 star but its not an option, also the lady who did my names (Tammy) was extremely sweet. I did a mani+pedi and I got to say the workmanship was horrible, also i had a holiday party to go to so I asked for a snowflake or something Christmas looking. Man o man my snow flake looks like a snowman puked on my nails! If you cannot do it, then don't offer it and charge me for it! I will definitely not be going back. In addition to this there was a little old lady who was ignored and did not get serviced till last and she came in right after me. read more

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I love getting my nails done here. I can't wait for them to reopen. My set is always great and she is very detailed in her work. Suck I had to miss her for so long , thank you 2020 read more

I went back to this place after staying away for years! Now I remember why....I had given my nails a break for 4 months just to get a really bad set. It's only been a few days with my new set. All ten nails are lifting. Hair & clothings get caught. Annoying! Went in with a good attitude. Just asking for them to be fixed. Ivonne definitely had a bad attitude about it. Checked reviews when I got home. I'm not the only one. read more

Cindy Nails - New set. Lifting a few days later & they don't look smooth at all. - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

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I know there are a lot of places to get your nails done but what makes this place different is the Yvonne makes you feel comfortable. It's clean and the people are very friends .. I high recommend coming to see her . read more

I have been coming to this nail salon for years, and I always forget to Yelp them. First off..... The girls who work there are so super sweet, and helpful. Their prices are super reasonable and competitive, which is awesome. And last but definitely not least they are CLEAN. As a licensed Cosmetologist, I can't help but look for sanitary issues..... I have never seen a single one. These girls rock at what they do, and they truly appreciate your business. Check them out if you are ever in the Escondido area. read more

Had to treat myself... This place does a good job of making you feal so good. They are friendly... Just walked in and sat down... read more

Cindy Nails - Good times - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

This is the dirtiest salon I have been to yet. I think I got a fungus from the pedicure I got there. The owner is very nice but clean it up please! read more

Cindy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

My mom sent me here and they're great. Love the color and my entire nail look. Been getting compliments since I left the salon and each time after. Yvonne takes her time and is always so sweet to me. Pricing is great too especially while on disability I'm able to still feel great about myself during chemo thanks to my pretty nails read more

Cindy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

Yvonne is the BEST of the best at doing French tip nails! She's fast and very good at what she does! I've never had a broken nail with Evon. Been coming here for years because of the professionalism and mellow atmosphere. Tammy does a great pedi as well read more

Cindy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

Very homy clean comfortable place. Yvonne and her crew are are very sweet and eager to provide Great service! My family and I will definitely continue to come here! read more

I have been coming here for cleaning since my stroke . The people here are very nice and caring . I have mobility limitations and spasticity. They know my needs and feel welcomed despite of my disability. They treat their customers with respect. read more

I don't like giving negative reviews, but I left pretty disappointed with the work Ivonne did on my hands. Daisy did an amazing job on my toes and took her time painting my nails. Ivonne on the other hand... she didn't understand when asked her politely to please clean up the nails around my skin. She didn't do any of the work needed unless I asked her to. I personally won't be coming back here again. Now I have to paint my hand nails all over again. read more

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Every time I visit Escondido this is where I come. She is fast, professional and always does a 5 star job!

I NEVER Yelp because I often find ratings that completely counter my opinion of a business. Couldn't get into my normal salon so drove around to find another close by. Spare yourself is all I can say. Limited polish selection and the ones they had were off brand and separated. I contemplated walking out at that point and should have. Owner seemed nice but place has an underlying unsanitary feel and as someone in healthcare it made me uncomfortable- cold water to soak nails in. Disinfection of pedicure seemed minimal. The person who did my nails never responded to my " OW" comments and merely giggled. Couldn't process that i wanted my nails cut . Polish was spotted and uneven. My salon was packed but this place was empty- I should have taken the hint. Again- check how often I review- never...but ew. read more

Liked the nails but they do not seem to be sanitary as they reused the same tools on clients without cleaning. Also didn't give me a manicure or touch up my cuticles. Oh and she cut me and did not even say a word about it while there was visible blood. read more

It is always a joy to visit Cindy nails! Ms Yvonne treats us like the best customers on earth! Their work is done to perfection!! I recommend this nail shop above all others I've been to!! read more

Cindy Nails - Best Nail Shop! Ms Yvonne and her ladies do perfect work. They are friendly and loving! Makes us feel right at home!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

This is a great place, they are fast friendly and meticulous. My full set with gel is usually done in 35 minutes or less, other places have taken an hour + to do this. Not only that but they come out perfect and even in shape, thin, and last for weeks. Very reasonable prices and super friendly staff! read more

Cindy Nails - Perfect nails!! Love them - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

Happy place my wife brings me here for my feet to get done the crew here is always welcoming and friendly

I've been coming here for a few years now and I can tell you that this is my favorite nail shop in the San Diego area!:) the owner Yvonne is a very sweet lady and is always happy to see her customers! I will continue to come here for years to come! Very affordable and my nails always look great when I leave read more

Today was my first time there. I would like to start off by saying the owner and workers were so kind and enjoyable. The reason I walked out in the middle of my appointment was for sanitation and workmanship. The water in the pedicure tub had dirty floating chunks of left over residue. I pointed it out and ask that they fully drain the water but that didn't help. Then as my uncomfortable anxiety grew I noticed the fill on my nails was lifting already. So I got up, said I won't stay but I will pay For the small amount of work done. The owner asked for 48$!! I said no way I will give you 25$. More arguing. I finally left paying 33$ for an awful job of taking off my nail polish and a crap acrylic full just to be out of there! read more

Got my nails done there and it was horrible the nails have bubbles in the acrylic and the gel coating and they were lumpy. Worst part is that I got charged 90 dollars when I could have gone to another shop and had a way better job with less. Do not recommend going there. read more

I cannot recommend going here. I asked for all white acrylics in oval, and was given stiletto nails that were French tip, not the same at all. When I politely asked her to change them to what I asked for she said it was too late and wouldn't change them. I had gone with a couple of friends and my sister and no more than a week later my sisters finger developed a fungus that lasted for a very very long time. read more

Poor Cindy. The day that I went there, one of her girls didn't show up and she had to turn people away left and right. At the beginning of the appointment, we had a great time and she let me help her choose what gel colors to purchase for the future. Then things changed. Cindy was very stressed about her employee and you could tell. Her work was a very rushed and uneven. Also, although I told her that my nails were very thin and I didn't want to make them any thinner, she used a dremel tool that made my nails so thin that even when I had a gel polish they broke within two days. Then she tried to give me fewer coats of gel than I've ever received anywhere else. In the end, I would probably not go back but if you need a quick cheap manicure, try it out. read more

Okay, so 9 days later..... My nails have never been this bad..... Chipping on gelnails. And the nail polish just coming off like if was an extra layer.... Very disappointed. My nails are cracking on all sides. Uuhhh $70 + tip... Very disappointed. I should have just followed what others said. 15 yrs she said that they were there. Can't believe this. read more

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Nothing special. It's convenient, they work quickly and the staff is nice. I have been here a couple of times over the years because the location is conveniently close to me. read more

Great atmosphere and customer service! Prices are right and everyone there is ready and willing to make your experience worthwhile. Loved the pedicure and facial! read more

I have been a regular at Cindy Nails for over 20 years now. I had my nails done there was for my 7th grade Homecoming dance and have been going back ever since. When my brother finished his basic training at M.C.R.D., his feet were wrecked from running/hiking fifteen miles a day. They were so callused that when he stepped on our youngest brother's Lego's , he didn't react at all. My mom, sister and I decided to take him to Cindy's hoping that they could get through the calluses. Dave fought tail and nail,but eventually bent to our will. The ladies were a bit taken aback when they saw the condition of his feet. After basically reenacting the salon scene in Dumb and Dumber (and telling Dave to "Pick your color",between hand muffled giggles) his feet were back to normal. Even Dave, was impressed. In conclusion,Cindy Nails is the best in North County. They are professional, thorough (no chipped polish,cracks or splits),quick,personable (who cares if they don't all speak English fluently?) and most importantly, willing to contend with my brother's disgusting callus covered ,"Hobbit hairy" feet for a mere $25.00. read more

Excellent customer service!!! Clean environment and tools. Yvonne is very friendly and accommodating. Reasonable pricing. Will highly recommend!!! read more

Cindy Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Escondido, California

This has become my go to nail salon within the area I live in. Prices are great and all the nail techs are very nice! My nails usually last 2-3 weeks (gel) depending who does them. I have had some issues with them chipping here and there only when a specific nail tech does them, but overall they do a great job! read more

I brought my 2 year old daughter to cindy nails 2 weeks ago to get her first manicure while I got a full set to match hers without the cute flowers on my thumbs and eye brows and top lip wax. I won't bore you with a bunch of pictures but I will say I love this shop and the ladies that are here. The wait is not long if you come as a walk in and the service is 5 STAR 100% of the time . When we came it was 730 and they should have been closing but they took use no problem they where very happy to do so took there time and did an amazing job and to have patience to deal with a wiggling 2 year old is just amazing to me and even watch her while my husband was on his way so I could get my waxing needs met. My nails always last the colors are always perfect and I never brake a nail and I am hard on my hands. Fast service and very detail oriented and CLEAN ALL SUPPLIES ARE BRAND NEW AND NEVER REUSED I HAVE WATCHED MANY PEDI BEING DONE AND LOVE THE WAY THEY TAKE THINGS OUT OF PACKAGES THAT ARE JUST LIKE HOSPITAL PACKING ALWAYS KIND AND MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A QUEEN. read more