5/19/22 -- I'm very skeptical about trying new salons, but I'm so glad I took a chance, and the one thing that pushed me to do so was Mindy taking time to go back and forth with me on Yelp, and not hours later, she responded within 15 minutes of me sending a message. Having Mindy respond was very nice and comforting. I know it might seem silly, but who wants to go spend money to end up not happy and in pain at times if the nail tech doesn'know what they are doing, I don't.. So I did go and had a great appointment. The salon was clean, had relaxing music playing, and nice incense going that wasn't overwhelming either. I had my dipping set removed during my pedicure and had a manicure with a shellac set done. Thank you Mindy and to her staff for making it a perfect first time experience, I will definitely be returning. Pedicure: I had a wonderful and relaxing pedicure with a great massage done by Nick (2nd table to the right wear he sits) took his time, asked me how I was, and the massage was amazing! Nick was very detailed and had the same approach in detail to applying the regular nail polish. Color: ibd It's A Match Advanced Wear Duo - regular nail polish in SeaShell Pink Manicure/Shellac Set: Had a very nice manicure with Kevin (1st table to the right). He took his time to prep my nails, clean up, trim down and shape. He always checked his work when he was finished with one hand and go back for a second look just to make sure everything was good. He applied the shellac with the same amount of detail-not to thin, not to thick-just right. Color: ibd It's A Match Advanced Wear Duo - Just Gel in Seashell Pink, 3 coats of the color read more

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I was relived when I walked in on an early Saturday afternoon and they could fit me in for a quick manicure. I was seated right away and my technician was polite and did a great job. The price was decent as well for a simple manicure. It's a small location in a shopping ate with plenty of parking. I would go back for sure read more

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Nails done! Thanks, Anh. I keep coming back to this place. Tried other places. You get your skin buffed and cleaned, nail job takes a month or more before you need to do another Mani-pedi again. All done with just one fee. No added fees that you don't know how much you'll be getting charged in the end. read more

After ~2 years of being in SA, I think I finally found my new lash girl. I have always had my lashes done in Dallas and so it was difficult for me to let that go and find someone actually in town. I've looked at countless before & after pictures and read reviews about different lash technicians. So I decided to take a risk and reach out to Mindy (who was reasonably priced compared to others in the SA area). Unlike a few others who never responded back, Mindy answered all my questions and was able to squeeze me in last minute. At the appt, Mindy was friendly, knowledgeable (she's been doing lashes for over 10 years), patient, and helpful. I was able to address my concerns, tell her the look I wanted, and the process did not take anymore than an hour. The glue she used did not sting or irritate my eyes. It was only red for a brief period due to the fumes. She even took time to discuss proper lash care. I am pregnant so she constantly made sure I was comfortable and did what she needed to accommodate the way I was laying. Because she is the only lash person at the salon and gets booked up quickly I went ahead and scheduled my refill appointments for the next few months. I am glad Mindy was able to work with my very few, straight, thin lashes. It looked surprisingly full for the first application. I am happy. Think I found me a SA lash girl! read more

Encino Nails - Lashes by Mindy - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Love this place, they have taken care of my Manis. Pedis, acrylics for about 20 years. I get complemented on my beautiful nails at least weekly. Nick has the smoothest surface technique I have seen. Traveling? I sometimes decide to just wait until I get home instead of someone else messing with my hands. Complementary beverages to help you relax in the massive massage chairs. read more

Mindy and her team the best nail salon here in San Antonio And very friendly staff. Thank you Mindy for all your work i will definitely be coming back soon read more

The worst shellac manicure ever. The nail Tech overcook my nails with UV light, nails were so thick that after one day nail polish started breaking in half. Horrible experience. Don't go there, there's better places. read more

I am so pleased with the lashes that I had added by Mindy. One of Mindy's clients (Nicole) posted a random selfie on social media and the first thing I noticed were here lashes! I knew that I wanted gorgeous lashes as well. Mindy is an absolute delight! The next day I went to get fills by her uncle, another 5-star experience! Thank you Encino Nails for great work and phenomenal customer service! read more

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I decided that I wanted to get eyelash extensions done and after an hour of research I came across Mindy's work. I feel in love instantly and decided to call to make an appointment. I am traveling in a week and was hoping to get an appointment before and luckily I was able to get one. Mindy has exceptional customer service and very knowledgeable when it comes to eyelash extensions. Needless to say my lashes are the BOMB now! Oh my gosh I love them! Do not hesitate to make your appointment with Mindy, she will change your life with her work! read more

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Moving to a new city is hard but finding a new nail salon is even harder. Thank goodness I found this wonderful little place not too far from my new home. Mindy and her staff are very welcoming, friendly and very attentive. My pedicure was fantastic, my nails were exactly as I wanted them, and I am in love with my lashes. During my visit I met a lady that had been a faithful customer since they opened years ago. This is very telling of a business, the staff, and quality of work. I also enjoyed watching how the welcomed and acknowledged every person that came in either with a warm welcome or by their first name. Thank you, Encino Nails for making my visit so enjoyable. Looking forward to many more visits! read more

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Absolutely love Mindy! She does amazing eyelashes and is so patient! Great quality! Highly recommend!

Nick is always a joy!! I visit San Antonio often and I always make sure to visit for a fresh set and pedi! Highly recommend!!

Mindy did a fantastic job on my eyelash extensions this past weekend! Going on almost day 4, and no fallout. Ive gotten my lashes done before in the past by someone else and my lashes were falling out by the next day. I know everyone's lashes are different but I felt like Mindy really knew her stuff and had great tips on how to prolong the life of the extensions. The pedicure I received there was also great! No disappointments. read more

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Mindy is literally the sweetest person I've ever met. I got a full set of lashes today and I'm so excited to keep coming back. She gave me so much info on the lashes and lash care so that I could get the most out of my lashes. She consistently made sure I was comfortable and also that I was happy with the outcome. I'm so happy with how they turned out, it's exactly what I wanted. read more

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Mindy is so talented! I have been coming here for 10 years!! This is our go to place for manicure, pedicure, and lashes. I always have people asking me about my manicure and lashes. My entire family including in-laws come here because they provide exceptional service and treat us like family. It is super clean! Mindy, Ahn, Kim, Jenny, and the entire group do a great job! Support this local business. You will love how you look and feel!! read more

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MINDY does my eyelashes and she is incredible!!! Besides the fact that she's so so sweet, she does an amazing job with my stubby lashes. I personally think my lashes are hard to build on cuz they are thin and short but she manages to get them as full, fluffy and thick for me as she can (cuz that's what I go for). Every time I go in for my scheduled fill, my lashes still look super fabulous as though I don't even need the fill...which means when I get the fill, they are perfection! On top of that, her prices are very fair and affordable. I definitely recommend her! read more

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I've been coming to Mindy for years!!! They have lost some clients due to covid. Support small business San Antonio! The whole team abides by mask guidelines. read more

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I came here on a Sunday afternoon and got right in. The pedicurist massaged my feet for almost ten mins, which I loved. They were very nice and offered me water as I walked in. Prices are normal, quality is good. The only thing I didn't love was their nail polish selection. They didn't have three of the normal colors I usually do so I had to pick a slightly yellowish base (which I didn't like). But overall, the experience was very good! Lots of free parking as well! read more

Today was my first time have lashes added. They were done by Mindy. I love them!! Mindy did an Awesome job. Wonderful customer service!! She explain everything to me. And I left with future appointments already scheduled. I love my new look read more

I'm OBSESSED with my lash extensions from Encino Nails. They have become a regular part of my beauty routine. I get at least 3-4 compliments a week on my lashes from friends, coworkers, complete strangers, etc. It takes about an hour or so for Mindy to get the initial set of lashes on. I like mine to be full and long but still look natural. She achieves this perfectly and uses high quality mink lashes. I follow her aftercare instructions and I don't even see a single lash come loose for at least the first 4 days. When I do, it's a single lash that had grown out and fallen off. No clumps of lashes falling out, and my own lashes don't get pulled out. I pretty much sleep on my side at night, but I like to rest my head on my hand which conveniently prevents the lashes from getting smushed in the pillows. I wash them very gently before bed and upon waking up and scrub in between them with the microfiber brush that Mindy gives you. Then I brush them gently with a spooly (also provided) to separate them and keep them neat. I have yet to feel the need to use eyeliner with these lashes, and mascara is not needed (or recommended, it may loosen the bond.) I use eyeshadows on the weekend and have no problem keeping my lashes and lids clean and healthy. With my maintenance (along with working out 4-5 times a week), I need a refill about every 3 weeks, simply because by then my own lashes have grown out and about 1/3 to 1/2 of the extensions have thinned out. I can tell when it's time because I can see my own lashes in between the darker, longer extensions. Sometimes a few extensions can twist or turn sideways as they grow out. I comb them into place so as not to yank out my natural lash if it's not ready to fall out yet. Mindy takes about 30 min to complete a refill. She removes any very loose lashes and just fills in between wherever your new natural lashes have come in. It's painless and there is no pinching or stinging feeling like my friends have sometimes described in other places. The price for extensions here beat everywhere else (except for the cheap cluster lash places which are TERRIBLE) and there is no sacrifice in quality. I can balance out what I spend on lash refills by eating 2-3 less fast food meals a month. Beautifying in more ways than one! read more

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This was my 3rd time getting a manicure in my lifetime. Sad for a chick, I know. However, I had a photoshoot the next day, so I needed to get dolled up. Mindy was patient, explained all the options to me and answered my bazillion questions. I also ended up getting eyelash extensions for the first time. Looks like I have fake eyelashes on and no mascara needed for at least 2 weeks - sweet! The process took an hour and was pretty painless. It was nonstop traffic during the 2 hours I was there, especially for shellac manicures. Definitely call for an appt. read more

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It's been a couple of months since I got my eyebrows done (powdered/micro pigmentation) and they still look so amazing! Im so happy at how natural they look. Mindy is without a doubt the best one out there! I wouldn't go anywhere else. She's supesweet and incredibly professional! I have been recommending her to everyone I know that ask about my brows. read more

Nice people. Small salon maybe 6 pedi chairs I counted. Good job on my pedi and reasonable price $45 for gel and $55 for French tip. Foot massage was not included not sure if that was missed on their part. My daughter didn't get a massage either so many it was not included which I found odd. It was our first time there will give it another try, hopefully next time we get a massage included with pedi. read more

Finally! I think I found a decent little nail salon. It's not the fanciest; but cute and does the job. My nail tech was awesome and definitely took his time in making sure I got what I needed. He asked someone else to do my toe designs; which was awesome instead of just not doing it at all. (Like a previous salon that I had tried.) It had a cute little quaint feel to it. I got there around 10:30 on a Saturday. They got a little bit backed up; but I didn't feel rushed or anything while they tried to accommodate others. Give them a try! read more

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I came here to try the lash lift and tint. It was first time ever doing it and I'm truly happy with the way my lashes turned out. Mindy was gentle and made the experience very enjoyable! I also got a pedicure and they service was great as well! I will return again. Thank you for a great job! read more

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I went there because I found the amazing reviews on Yelp about the eyelashes and I'd been wanting to do them for a while but couldn't find a place that made me feel comfortable. After leaving the salon I can 100% say that I was definitely not disappointed at all. Everything was exactly as the reviews say. Mindy was very thorough, she explained everything she was doing and also everything on how to take care of my eyelashes to make them last longer. She was always attentive and asking if I was feeling okay. It was my first time ever doing anything on my eyelashes and since I have long ones, I decided to do the lift and I'm absolutely in love with them. Everything from the finished product to how they treat you is amazing. I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Mindy!! read more

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I was pretty nervous about getting my eyelashes done and kind of decided to do it on impulse once I found a place I was comfortable with.. And it was absolutely worth it! Mindy was amazing. She explained aftercare while she was doing them, was extremely friendly, and not to mention time efficient (I've heard cases where eyelash extensions can take up to 3 hours!). Needless to say I am extremely satisfied and can't wait to go back. read more

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Mindy is awesome at doing lashes. She shows a lot of compassion, care, and pride in the work she does. I absolutely love my lashes! I wouldn't go anywhere else! Thanks Mindy!! read more

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Mindy is absolutely amazing!!! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. She's super flexible and willing to do anything to fit around your schedule. My eyelashes are literally to die for!! They are so light and have so much volume and length. Definitely wouldn't go anywhere else. Sweetest girl ever!! read more

I am in search of an experienced nail tech who won't cut my cuticles and make me bleed, so I tried to book a pedicure with Mindy since she comes highly recommended on Yelp. She told me on the phone she no longer does manicures or pedicures, but that she would put me with Kim, an experienced tech. When I arrived for my appointment, the tech who performed my pedicure was wearing a smock with "Mindy" embroidered on it. Wait, what? This is Mindy? I thought her name was Kim? Anyway, after Mindy/Kim cut a cuticle and made me bleed, I asked her name -- it was Ann. Ann? At this point I'm confused and not sure of my own name anymore. Needless to say, between the blood and tech confusion, I will not be back. I will say, though, that Ann was very friendly, which was a plus. And she was able to multitask by taking two personal phone calls while performing my service. Side notes: 1. Masks: Their signage indicates "No Mask/No Service," yet there was a nail/eyelash customer there the entire hour I was there without a mask. So if masks being enforced is important to you, don't come here. 2. Service options: I was not provided a menu of services to select a pedicure type, so it appears there is just the $30 basic pedicure (which included hot towels and massage). So if you're looking for extras like paraffin wax or exfoliating scrubs, you may not find it here. read more

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I absolutely LOVE going here for all my beauty needs! Mindy does the best eyelashes in town! Three weeks for a fill and my lashes still look like a fresh set after three weeks time. Nick did a full set on my nails and he really took his time and made my nails exactly how I wanted them. Getting a pedicure is so relaxing here! Everyone is so professional! I am so pleased with all the services offered here! read more

I had a bad experience somewhere else with eyelashes before so I was really nervous to try them again, but a friend of mine always had the most AMAZING lashes and finally convinced me to try OUT "her girl". Mindy is absolutely fantastic in every way! She is a perfectionist to the core so you will never ever leave less than WOW'ed. And she is as sweet as they come. I eventually started getting my nails done with her uncle Kevin who is just as much of a perfectionist with nails as Mindy is with eyelashes, and that says a lot cause I am hard to please lol. This is my one-stop-shop for feeling beautiful again. Love love love this place!!! read more

Definitely 5/5 star service. For quite some time, I have gone back and forth about getting lash extensions. I was referred to Mindy at Encino by a friend and my cousin. Let me just say... I AM MORE THAN HAPPY! Mindy was so sweet and welcoming. She took the time to explain the entire lash application and maintenance process. I explained the lash look I wanted and she did exactly that. I felt very comfortable through the process that I was once a little nervous about. I am super happy with my lashes and will be going back! read more

Got my lashes done with Mindy! And she's totally awesome. She's super sweet and makes you feel very comfortable. Also...her work is beautiful! read more

Just left there because as a young girl was getting ready to do my pedicure. She put instruments on the floor. I walked out. I am fearful of infections. That was enough for me. read more

Encino Nails was a great experience for me & super convenient to where I live. Mindy was able to get me in when another customer cancelled and even contacted me while she was on vacation! My eyelashes look great thus far & she was very good and worked quickly to get them done in less time than I've had done at other places with the same great results. The eyelashes she uses are mink and feel great and less heavy than other locations and lash brands. $130 for your initial set and she gives you a brush to maintain. She also informs you of all the cleaning and maintenance requirements if you're not used to having them done. Call in advance to see Mindy as she books up quickly and about a month out at a time! Her and her mom take pride in their business and work ethic and ensure customer service is a priority. They've been there for about 20+ years and value their customers. I'll have to go back and get a manicure and pedicure! More updates to follow! Thanks for the hospitality Mindy. I am looking forward to coming back and enjoying these gorgeous lashes. read more

oh...my...goodness. I've found my new eyelash girl! I have been looking for YEARS for my regular eyelash place to get these babies done. I literally have gone to 7 different places in town and none of them compare to Miss Mindy at Encino Nails. She does a fantastic job and she's so helpful and squeezes me in whenever she can and the prices are great. Totally recommend. read more

Encino Nails - Love my lashes - Nail Salons Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came in for a wax service and didnt do any skin prep. Didnt know how to properly remove wax afterwards.

Reunited and it feels so good. I have been to this establishment many, many times in the past when I lived in the area. The fact that I also work right up the highway made it super convenient for me to stop in for a mani before going home or stop in on the weekend. I have always been able to count on friendly faces and quick, but immaculate service. Super clean establishment too. The only reason I strayed from this salon was because I moved to the complete opposite side of town. I have since struggled to find a place that produces the same quality results and service. Today, I was reminded why I loved this place and from here on out I WILL make the trip to take care of my beauty business regardless of the drive. Oh, Mindy! You know just what to do and say to take a girl's breath away! My lashes-- I'm obsessed! This was my first experience getting eyelash extensions and was super nervous about it. My anxiety hit peak levels when I saw that I had to lay down to get them done. However, as soon as I got settled in and Mindy started talking, the stress quickly melted away. Mindy was not only very thorough in her explanation of the what to expect with the process, care, best practices, etc., she was also so warm and friendly! It felt like I was catching up with an old friend, which is crazy to me because I normally don't really care to engage in conversation during these types of situations (nails, hair, make-up...). In fact, I'm usually really uncomfortable doing so (I know... I'm so weird.) Oh, and this lady was super gentle even when my eyes started twitching initially because I wasn't used to having someone touching my eye area! The whole process took just over an hour, but it went by so quickly because I had such a great experience. Also, she waxed my eyebrows (I was long overdue) and whaaaaaat?! No tears? No pain? Perfect brows? Is this real life? Bottom line- Mindy did a great job, is a complete sweetheart and clearly takes pride in her work. She and her family run a great business and truly deliver great results in everything they do. read more

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I was referred to Encino Nails by a dear friend of mine who has been going to Mindy for a little over 2 years now for lash extensions. Being that I am in the customer service and business management field, I will admit that I am a bit particular about where I go. I have never had a better experience anywhere else. Mindy is BEYOND amazing I absolutely adore her! She is so sweet and goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable all while doing grade A work. My lashes last 3-4 weeks and I kid you not I get at least one compliment per day on them!! Whenever anyone asks where I go I am sure to let them know about my experience with Encino Nails. This family run business has it DOWN. I found my forever go-to Nails and Eyelash place! read more