I've been coming here for about 2 years and I won't go anywhere else! When I first moved to Encinitas, I tried a handful of different salons but NailPOP stood out to me right away. Chloe is amazing! I've done it all with her - regular gel, dip, now moving to hard gel. She's great at designs and will give you her honest opinion if she thinks something else will look better! read more

Id coming here again $150 for Mani Pedi. Gel on my toes and builder gel with design on my hands Tommy did my hands. He was in a rush for some reason wish he slowed down and did my corners a bit better. The place was empty in the middle of the day on a week day. Why was tommy rushing ? Besides that, this spot was clean. I felt like iw as relaxed during my pedicure and they had me in and out of there fast. Thank you read more

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Updating my review: they went out of their way to reach out and have me come back to make up for it and when I said they made up for it !!! This is literally exactly what I wanted plus more !!! Chloe did this set and I'm sooo happy with it. read more

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Chloe is the best!! The whole staff is very kind and will make sure you get the best treatment and nails you ask for. The atmosphere is very nice everything is very clean. read more

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This is our go-to nail salon in San Diego because it's fun, well-priced and we always have kind service. We took a whole group for pedicures before Christmas and they accommodated our group of 7 easily with a reservation. They were especially patient with my three-year-old who was having her first salon experience and they made it so special and fun for her! I appreciate their cash discount and now always bring cash. read more

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I needed a last minute appointment and they were able to squeeze me in. I asked for a basic manicure and pedicure and I was done in 45 minutes. Kim was amazing, she even helped me pick out a color that ended up looking amazing on my toes. I also had an amazing French manicure the was the perfect thickness. Overall, amazing and clean facility with a relaxing vibe at a good price. read more

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Love this place! Always organized and never over book appointments, friendly and fast!

I had dip powder done yesterday by the male nail tech and I'm just so bummed how quickly he blew through my nails to slap the dip on. I thought a manicure meant cleaning up my cuticles and trimming excess skin around the finger nail as I've always had done elsewhere and he did none of that. He filed my nails, slapped the powder on and another lady applied oil. He didn't apply the powder all the way back on the nail bed so it looks like they've already started to grow out and they were just done yesterday. I still tipped him bc I'm a good person but I'm so sad. Paying $60 for something so sloppily done isn't right and sadly I will go somewhere else next time. Pls next time take your time and give a full manicure, not just slap on powder and move onto the next customer read more

My new fav nail salon! They are clean, fast, and pay great attention to detail! There is a $2 when paying with cash. I paid $48 for dip removal + manicure. Go see Vivian she is amazing!! read more

Love love this place! Just went for the first time a few days ago and back again today for a pedicure. First time got a perfect gel cat's eye sparkly red manicure. This time I got a perfect deep red sparkly pedicure. Both times were so fast, professional and calming. Went with my Mom and Gigi and they were very happy with what they got as well :) Prices are so great and fair and 10000% will be coming back. Tommy did my manicure and absolutely slayed the game. Didn't catch the name of the woman who did my pedicure but she also did wonderfully. Both people checked to make sure length, color and style was right and what we were looking for. So very happy with the results! Vibe was calming, peaceful and perfect for catching up. Thank you so much to all the staff! You guys are so professional and kind. Will be back once these fade! (Seems that will be a long while until that, quality is top tier). Ok anyways super happy with results, will be coming back. Thank you so much!! read more

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The man that did my nails was so unfriendly he couldn't be bothered to talk to me only the other nail technician that was doing my pedicure it was overall not a satisfying experience read more

I've been coming to Nailpop for about 5-6 years now--since before the pandemic--and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Tiffany has been taking care of me all these years, and she's truly the best. She's meticulous, consistent, and always makes sure I leave with nails I'm in love with. The salon is super clean, professional, and has an incredibly welcoming vibe. They carry every color you can imagine and all the top brands, so there's never a shortage of options. The prices aren't the cheapest, but they're definitely fair for the level of quality and service you get. You really do get what you pay for, and at Nailpop, that means top-tier results every time. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place that truly values quality and care! read more

I loved my experience here, definitely coming back. Donna did my gel mani and Tiffany did my gel pedi. Both were very nice and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the service. Just moved into the neighborhood so I think I will be a regular here now. Thank you! read more

Might possibly the worst manicure I've had in recent memory. Pedicure was decent. Two techs working on me at the same time, and out in 30 minutes. That ought to tell you something. read more

Vivian did my nails and she was very sweet and wonderful. I gave her and the woman who did my pedicure very large tips. The next day, a chunk of one of my nails chipped off. I went back to fix it. The woman who fixed it was very rude to me. She drilled my nail down so low that my nail felt like it was paper thin. I had to ask her several times to stop using the drill to remove the dip. Very painful. Then she proceeded to redo my nail. She not only used the wrong color, but she couldn't get the nail to dry. It was wet and bumpy. She removed the paint and proceeded to use gel. She replaced my dipped nail with gel in a very lazy way. When I told her I was confused, she was very rude to me, and another staff explained to me that they were not gonna redo the nail again. So rude and so disappointing. I just moved to this neighborhood and was excited to find a new nail place. Not going back here again. read more

I got my pedicure done by Lee and he was excellent. He did a great job and was gentle but thorough. He took his time and made me feel like a priority. On a Sunday morning we were able to get a slot for 4 girls before noon. In total, we spent an hour at the shop. They had enough people to service everyone and we were all pleased with our nail experience. They're open M-S and open as early as 930am. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This is my usual place I go to but not anymore. I had a regular mani/pedi. The pedicure was fine. But my manicure was done by Grace and she used Gel products instead of regular nail polish. She did not tell me that she had made an error, it was another coworker who said she would fix my manicure because they accidentally used gel. She made a sloppy attempt to correct by putting my nails in the UV light thing, which did not work. I went back two days later to show them the botched manicure and they said they would fix it. Then charged me $27 for their mistake. I will never go back here! read more

Friendly, affordable and accommodating. It's stressful to not have a consistent place to go to from something that you do regularly - like nails. When i moved to this area, i struggled with finding a salon that worked for me. While there were places that i tested out, they were always missing something and it made it harder for me to want to go back. I finally stumbled into Nail Pop a little over a year ago - and im now at a place that i have a few people that i can request when making my appointments. They have tons of options, they aren't crazy $$$ like some places in this area, friendly and they just got some new pedicure massage chairs. The only thing im not a fan of are the clear bar stools that they have... but i rarely go in there just for my hands :) Treat yourself! read more

I'm actually so annoyed rn. This is the place I go to when my normal place can't fit me in and usually they are pretty good. Today I had the unfortunate luck of having a women named grace do my nails. She was abrasive and refused to let me do two colors. She also RUSHED through the service and my nails look like shit. Didn't even ask if I liked them just shoved me out the door and moved on to the next customer. I cannot believe I spent $60 on this. Looking at other newer reviews it seems like it's a trend to overcharge and treat customers like shit - good luck nail pop I'm sticking with best nails from now on. read more

Buyer be warned: I went in for Dip manicure and a deluxe pedicure. The woman who did the pedicure was lazy and gave me the worst leg/ foot massage. She was barely touching my legs and feet. Was a total rip off to pay extra for the upgrade massage time. As far as my Dip manicure goes I asked for my nails to be thin and they look thick and I also paid extra for my cuticles and they look really bad. read more

Love love love! They always have available times. Tons of colors to choose from. Very clean and everyone is super nice.

I just happen to work in encinitas and I looked on yelp and landed on this nail spa. They took me right away as walk in. It is during week day. Pretty full. I asked for female tech. They have alot of male techs. Very friendly enviornment. I had Vickie. She was very nice and considerate. I will come back for sure. read more

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I have been here at least three times and I have enjoyed my experience every single time! I usually get a regular manicure - pedicure and I've been very happy with that. I especially love their color pallets to choose from, they have amazing color choices. I recently got a gel manicure by a man and had a matching pedicure color as well. This has been by far the best gel manicure I have ever gotten! It has lasted me four weeks with zero chipping, and I have even cut my nails twice since getting this Gel Manicure. read more

The lady I got to do my pedicure was quite rude to me.. I felt she was upset she had to do my service and just rushed through it. The pedicure itself was sloppy and my cuticles still look a mess. Won't be back unfortunately. read more

Lee is the best! I go to him for gel manicures. He's an absolute perfectionist, ensuring my cuticles and polish are flawless every time. Call in advance to make an appointment with him, he's there on Sundays. read more

It's that time of year again....time for a 5 STAR review for NAILPOP! I've been a client at NAILPOP for two years now and all I can say is...I am SO grateful for Grace and the entire staff. My nails always turn out perfect. I've never had one complaint or issue with my nails here. Grace is my go to for dip manicures and I rotate nail techs for my pedicures because they are all amazing!!! This location is like family. I get my laundry done next door and always enjoy stopping in just to say hello even when I'm not getting my nails done. The massage chairs are so comfortable and the ambiance is stunning. The salon is super clean and decorated cute for the holidays. I was in the store getting my nails done the other night and overheard this family being SUPER rude to Grace and her staff. Grace kept her composure while the guest was being rude, uncalled for, and disrespectful. Sometimes, I wish there was an app to rate customers and or a TV show that shows how RUDE guests can be to staff. It's not fair someone can write a negative review and the entire truth is not being told. There is always another side to every story. In this case, the guest was complaining about being charged for a fix. Well, what that guest is leaving out of her negative review is how she came in with a chipped nail and it costs $$$$ to fix your broken nail! People don't work for free - would you?! I think not. So why should Grace and her staff work for free and fix a broken nail they didn't cause..it costs $$$ for the product to fix your broken chipped nail - someone has to pay for it...point of this story is - Be nice, be fair, and be respectful. Grace and her nail techs are people too. I hate seeing guests be rude to my nail family. Anyways - it's taken me YEARS to find a nail salon as good as this one. Do yourself a favor and stop looking elsewhere. You're wasting your time. This is the place to be. You'll be treated like a valued guest and leave feeling like a million bucks! Tips: SPEAK UP! *If you want the water warmer - just ask! *If you're not sure what color you want, ask to try it out on ONE nail instead of waiting to tell the techs until the very end. *If you think a nail isn't straight enough - say it BEFORE they apply polish. *If you want a specific type of foot massage (soft, medium, hard) ASK *If you want a specific design - plan ahead and make sure NAILPOP has the staff available to create magic for you. *Turn on your massage chair and be nice to others * Tip your techs! That's someone's mother, father, grandmother, daughter, or son. 2023 - work on communication people! ****I rate this nail salon 10 stars**** LOVE YOU NAILPOP!!!! -Casey read more

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Wow what a surprise! I've come here many times and chose two colors ..I was quite surprised that the nail lady, Donna refused to do two colors. First of all said very difficult to do and secondly said she would charge more. I've done this at many nail salons and have never been told can't do it. Off to another salon. Irene read more

Ladies fit me, nanny, and 4 year old daughter in before thanskgiving! They were super busy and still did such a quality job. Will definitely be back! read more

I've been here a few times now and I go to Grace every time, but all the employees seem really kind and attentive to detail. I get a dip manicure and it's not clunky or too thick - always looks very natural and shiny. Highly recommend this spot. read more

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I so want to give this place 5 stars. It's cute and it's in a great location and they have lovely music and I guess, when it's not Covid, they serve wine. But today's manicure felt rushed and I felt like I was a burden to the person that was doing it. It lasted - in total - about 45 minutes which is about right but I had to ask for a more rounded nail and I had to ask for the color to go closer to my cuticle many times. The gentleman that helped me made no initiative to start a conversation. Again, no biggie. But it's been months since I've had a mani...could it be a smidge more relaxing? I think so. I would come again if I was in the area but by no means do I feel the need to come here again. He didn't even try to upsell me with a heart or anything else like dip powder which again, is fine, but I actually wanted a little heart for Valentine's Day and I totally forgot. He was putting lotion on my arms before I even realized we were done. Pro tip: pay in cash and receive $2 off your service! ($35 for a gel mani...not bad but not my fave) read more

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I have been going to Nailpop for a few months now, and all I can say is SHAWN IS THE BEST NAIL TECH EVER. I get dip nails and he seriously knocks it out of the park every time. I am very specific and he is always patient with me. He is also incredibly friendly and always so sweet. The salon as a whole is extremely clean, organized, and I have never had a bad experience. They are also always on time which is so appreciated. I love Nailpop and recommend it to everyone! read more

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The best manicure and pedicure in Encinitas! Impeccably clean, with disinfected tools always used. Enjoy an amazing massage by Tiffany and flawless manicures by Brian! read more

Fun-Fetti, for a personal celebration! I always get so many compliments on Grace's nail art. Try some art to brighten your manicure. read more

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I really do like nail pop. They do a good job, and they have plenty of techs. It's managed very professionally and opens earlier than any other place in town. This time, however, I had a lot of questions and the manager spoke sharply in Vietnamese to the lovely woman who did my nails because I asked her to check with the manager. When I asked her to explain what the manager said, she reluctantly told me the manager was frustrated because she asked too many questions and gets too much help from her (she did not want to speak poorly of her manager; she was very kind and sweet and clearly wanted to keep a positive attitude, which she did). You don't have to speak Vietnamese to know when somebody's getting yelled at I just think that it is better to be patient with the people who work for you. I hope that this is addressed in a patient and loving way I really do not want this tech to end up in more trouble or being treated poorly, but I think I might struggle to return if I think it might happen again However, I do think this is my favorite salon in Encinitas read more

I had a gel pedi & fills. Vicky did an amazing job on my pedicure. Meticulous, efficient. Someone else did my fills. I wasn't paying attention til it was too late to correct the shape of my nails. Not the end of the world, but I normally get asked about the shape before it can't be changed. Facility was clean and I would definitely recommend them. read more

I got my nails done and needed a fill so I called and asked their prices. I was pleased to hear they only charged $39. The lady did a wonderful job and there was nice music playing in the salon. When I was done she also gave me a discount for paying cash, so my total ended up being only $37! (not including tip) I am very happy with my nails read more

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Worst nail salon in Encinitas--and that is saying a lot! Rude staff/management and poor service. Nails left damaged so badly that only time will heal. Avoid! read more

Been back a few times now after the pandemic. They've become one of those places where appointments don't really matter. They overbook, allow all walk-ins, and then run late. They used to care so much and have such great customer service. Now it seems like they don't care. My guy ran twenty minutes late then sat on the chair and went on his phone for one minute before even acknowledging I was there. This is NOT the business it used to be. read more

I always come here, it's one of my favorite nail salons. Last week I got a pedicure and the girl cut two of my toes so badly. I was bleeding and had to go home and bandage them up. My big toe got infected and I had to put medical grade ointment on it for a week! I won't be going back after this experience. read more

My nails are "too long" and grace said next time they will charge me $5 extra (for context my nails aren't even that long - I'm a nurse and wouldn't be able to place ivs etc w super long nails).. ended up charging me $4 extra anyway for dip.. $52 for an extremely rude and gaslighting customer service experience. Not worth it at all. Bad vibes. read more