Let me start off by saying I haven't done my nails in a WHILE. Usually they don't come out how I'd like so I stopped for a few years but that was not the case here at all. First, the front (Megan and Princess) were so lovely! Megan offered me a drink and was so prompt with any refills I'd like. Very attentive, friendly, and informative!! Emely was my nail technician and she killed this set!! I've gotten so many compliments on them over these last few days and it's really making me consider getting back into doing my nails. She was also super sweet and communicative about what I'd like Beautiful nail salon, lovely people, and great ambiance. Highly recommend if you want amazing service and perfect nails read more

Paint Nail Bar - Gel x - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Pros: -Was able to get a last minute appointment. - salon was bright and airy - affordable pedicure Cons: - get what you pay for I guess...it was not a great pedicure (maybe even the worst I have ever received). It was not one thing in particular - the whole process was NOT done with any attention to detail. read more

My favorite nail bar in San Diego! I took a long break from doing my nails before finding Paint nail bar. Other places I found were really toxic for my nails and well being. It's so nice to get your nails done in a place where they don't have to wear masks from the chemicals. I also love how nice they make you feel. They offer coffee, tea, mimosas and juices. They have luxury chairs. I 10/10 recommend! read more

Paint Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great place for nails and cocktails! Its a very welcoming and beautiful space. It's more expensive than most nail places but they use non toxic materials. Very friendly staff, appointments usually aren't available last minute because they are always busy so just call to schedule an appointment. While you're being pampered they also offer some cocktails to enjoy. I had the pedicure, took about 45 minutes and cost $50 plus I tipped. Check it out! read more

Paint Nail Bar - Loby - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

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My health is the utmost importance. When I came across this non-toxic, fume-free nail bar at a local wellness event, I knew it was meant to be. I always wondered were healthy nail shops out there. But, where to go? Well, Encinitas! I'm all about natural nail services and high-quality products. When I stepped inside Paint, I was in a clean luxurious boutique-like environment surrounded by beautiful decor. The staff were super welcoming and knowledgeable. I received warm lovely customer service making me feel at home...I understood what was being said - spoke the same language. I was able to relax and unwind...enjoying my nail spa experience. And an icing on the cake, the complimentary drinks. I Ieft looking and feeling fabulous. Best mani/pedi ever! Paint Nail Bar, you NAILED IT!! FYI - There's only one in California. read more

Paint Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great nail salon! The gals at the front desk when you come in are so nice and they offer you something to drink. Alyssa is amazing and does the best gel manicure and pedicure and is very personable. They do not use any toxic chemcials so the salon does not smell lile other nail salons do. It is clean and the entire staff is so nice and professional. read more

Alyssa did my wedding nails and I am obsessed! She absolutely nailed my vision and the attention to detail was incredible. She was so sweet, professional, and made the whole experience enjoyable. I can't stop looking at my nails and I'm so excited to have them for my wedding. Thank you, Alyssa! read more

I love the idea of a nontoxic and UV-free mani-pedi. The quick dry polish on my toes lasted a long time but the gel on my hands chipped within a couple of days. The music and atmosphere was nice, I really liked the service and staff read more

Paint Nail is truly a gem! It took a little while to get an appointment, but it was absolutely worth the wait. This was my first visit, and I was greeted with exceptional customer service, including a complimentary polish upgrade as a first-time client. The space is clean, beautiful, and welcoming, with complimentary drinks ranging from coffee and tea to mimosas. The front desk staff was incredibly kind and helpful--taking the time to color match for me and making sure I prebooked so I could secure my next appointment. read more

Paint Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I love the vibe at Paint Nail Bar in Encinitas. The decor is so cute and comfortable. The staff is knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They use products that don't destroy your nails and never ever try to upsell you. I feel so relaxed when I'm there and value their suggestions because they really know their products! I enjoy having normal conversations with my nail expert and never feel like they're having a separate conversation with someone else or that they're talking about me without understanding. Their prices are reasonable and accurately reflect the quality of their products! That's huge to me! And my manicures and pedicures last longer than the other salons I've gone to in the past. An all around great find that I'm glad is so conveniently located in Encinitas! read more

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Service top notch. Chill, relaxing, professional vibe. Cleanliness- top notch. The service is always so consistent no matter which beautician I see: Emely, Tenacia, Yasmin, Christine... all amazing!! Partially due to the fact that they only use the top quality nontoxic products. They switch out products and only use what works best and holds up the longest without chipping. They even have a cute boutique setup at the front of the salon. Chairs are super comfy for manicures and pedicure area. Highly recommend!! read more

Paint Nail Bar - Polish name: Sugar - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have been a dedicated customer at this salon for over a year and a paying subscriber to their $90 monthly gel extension and nail art service. I must say, the quality of the work and the beautiful nail art is why I've been a returning client for so long. I've always been flexible with their frequent text messages asking me to move my appointment by 15 minutes, even rearranging my schedule to accommodate my nail tech's summer hours. However, my last visit was the final straw. I received a text to come in 15 minutes later, but when I arrived, the front desk accused me of being late and told me they were canceling my appointment.I showed her the text message, and after a tense back-and-forth, she told me they could only do a manicure and offered half off my next service. Then, things got even more confusing. After my nail tech prepped my hands, the front desk person came over again and said they could do my extensions. This kind of unprofessional back-and-forth is something I've experienced repeatedly, along with a lot of the women there having less than stellar attitudes. On top of the poor customer service, my nail tech was uncharacteristically silent the entire time. This, combined with a history of my gel extensions frequently popping off, has made me realize that my loyalty and subscription mean nothing to this business. I'm disappointed that they didn't try to salvage my business after I invested so much in their services. I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

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All around the Best Option for a Manicure and Pedicure in North County. The ambiance and service is Spectacular. I will be a frequent client for years to come. Thank you to the whole Team at Paint Nail Bar for the Hospitality. See you Again Soon! read more

I am so disappointed with the phone call I just made to reserve an appointment for my daughter. My entire family of four frequent this place and they just told me if I no show again they may not accept my reservation again. They do not know I just had an emergency hysterectomy. They do know I tip very well and come very often. No longer a customer and will tell everyone. There are never any customers there. read more

We were happy to finally find a nail place that had a spa ambiance and was maybe more professional. Everything looks pretty, they offer you drinks, and there are phone chargers (although they didn't really work). The nail technicians were so sweet and so good so they get 5 stars. I have two issues: 1) we made an appointment for 4 people and they said no problem. When we got there we were told that one person was going to have to start 20 minutes later and wouldn't be able to get the service they wanted because of time. We weren't thrilled but we said okay. An HOUR later, our 4th person still didn't get in so we obviously said "forget it." There's a big difference between 20 minutes and an hour and it kind of ruined our whole idea of a girls day. 2) their pedicure doesn't include any kind of scrubbing the dead skin on the feet. They put something on my legs but didn't scrub. When I asked, she said that it doesn't come with this pedicure. Shouldn't that automatically be part of a pedicure that costs $77? I may give this place another chance but unfortunately we have not found our ideal nail salon. read more

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Manicure was awesome. Alyssa gave so much attention to detail. This was my first visit and definitely not my last. Space was clean and beautiful. read more

I had such a fabulous first time experience here at the Paint Nail Bar in Encinitas. I was looking for a safe place to get my nails done while going through chemotherapy. The salon was beautiful, the service was excellent and I left feeling pampered and special. The dazzle dry manicure has lasted for over two weeks, which is unheard of. Normally, manicures that aren't gel only last me 2-3 days. Christina did my manicure and Emely did my pedicure. They were both kind and their attention to detail was amazing! I am taking my friend there who is visiting from out of town. There is another salon in Carlsbad closer to me that does dazzle dry, but the vibe was nothing like Paint. I am willing to drive farther for such a first rate experience! I have found my new salon!! read more

So disappointed with the incompetent AI booking system and inability by the staff to problem solve. I called during business hours to book appts for me and my adult daughter. They didn't answer the phone and instead I received a text to make the appts. The AI could not understand I was trying to make 2 appts for 2 services each. Just basic manis and pedis. I gave up, called the next day and made the appts with a receptionist. She seemed confused as she was booking the appointments and I had to repeat the time I asked for multiple times to her. We confirmed everything twice by the end of the call. When we arrived for our appointments, they said they only had one appt on the books and could not accommodate another. The receptionist questioned whether I had actually made the two appts. and wanted to know who I spoke with. They were more accusatory than helpful. The receptionist stared at us blankly as she could not think of any other options to accommodate. It was not the experience I expected when talking with the person who made the appts. Now that I've read more reviews, I can see I'm not the only person who has problems with their scheduling in general. I had just wanted to spend a nice and relaxing day for my daughter and I, but it felt stressful right off the bat. Luckily the nail salon at the forum could take us, even if we didn't get drinks. read more

(actually, zero stars, but it wouldn't allow me to select that ) BE WARNED: I've been a loyal and enthusiastic customer of PAINT Nail Bar Encinitas for a long time. I've brought my husband, my friends, and continually recommended this salon because I believed in the experience they offered. Unfortunately, my recent interaction has completely changed that. I called the salon an hour before my appointment because I was experiencing a severe back spasm and didn't feel safe driving. Instead of any understanding or basic customer care, I was told I would be charged the full cost of the appointment plus a full tip for a "late cancellation." Not only is this an incredibly disappointing way to treat a regular customer, but at no point was I ever given a written policy or contract outlining these charges. Yet because they keep credit cards on file, they simply process the charge without any approval or consideration of circumstances. Customers deserve to know that this is how cancellations are handled here -- even when it's a first-time issue and even when it involves a genuine medical concern. I understand that appointments reserve time and space, and that late cancellations can't always be filled. But using a strict, punitive policy with no room for reasonable exceptions -- especially toward a longstanding, supportive customer -- is not how you build trust or loyalty. It certainly doesn't reflect the level of service I thought this salon stood for. I'm sharing this so that others are fully aware of the policy and how it is enforced. Sadly, I can no longer recommend PAINT Nail Bar Encinitas after this experience. read more

Love this place- different from the "factory feel" of many other nail salons and truly is a relaxing space where they offer a beverage when you arrive, with lovely clean decor. Alyssa is awesome- she is extremely skilled and removes and preps the nails such that my gel manicures last with no lifting or any issues, and my nails stay healthy! I have only been for manicures and appreciate they can do nail art which is always fun. Easy to book and always friendly warm service. Highly recommend! read more

1st time here. beautiful place with a great staff. We enjoyed our time here. Very relaxing.

Paint Nail Salon, please realize you are in the nail services business to take care of and ideally to pamper, but at a minimum take care of customers and take their mind off of the stresses of life for the brief time that they are in your care. From the moment your nail technician met me she was clearly in a bad mood - not happy - not smiling - not wanting to be there. Was it my age? My demographic? Who knows. She didn't want me as a customer and that was clear. From the moment she met me she told me she wouldn't do the services I pre-paid/booked. All while being very rude and making me feel very unwelcome and uncomfortable. I had hoped to be a customer - hoped to receive a nice mani & pedi and escape the stresses and worry of life for a brief pampering, but instead your salon created a very unpleasant experience. When I left I did a walk in at another nail salon where I was greeted with a smile and they did the exact mani & pedi that your salon wouldn't do for reasons unknown. I will seek a refund from my credit card company as I'm just going to venture a guess that your business won't electively process a refund. An apology would be nice as well but from the type of employees in the salon, I'm judging management isn't much better...oh and I'm a big tipper - been told recently that I'm "generous to a fault".... I do have self worth though and if I can prevent even one person from wasting their time and being disrespected at your salon then this blip in my day is quickly forgotten. read more

This is the best nail shop location I have ever been to, not only was the customer service top notch I was feeling pampered. The shop itself is beautiful. My nail tech was Emely and she was super friendly and professional. Definitely recommend my nail tech for all your nail needs . 10/10!!!! read more

Love all the ladies that work at Paint Nail Bar. Everyone is amazing and the shop is nice and clean! Always enjoy having a mimosa or coffee with my mani or pedi. Definitely recommend this spot to anyone in the area. read more

Here's a quick summary: 1. Incompetent technical skills to appropriately do my nails. 2. terrible scheduling, coordination and communication. 3. No temperament to navigate problems and mistakes caused by them. If you care to get the details read on. I am writing to share my experience with this salon, which unfortunately ended in a very disappointing and frustrating way. I had been a client here and genuinely tried to make it work, but I was ultimately refused service. The stated reason was that I had switched nail technicians on three separate occasions. To be clear, my requests to change technicians were never about being difficult or unreasonable they were made because my service needs were not being met. As a paying customer, I believe it is fair and appropriate to expect quality work and to request a technician who is able to provide the service I am asking for. Each time, I communicated respectfully and in good faith, simply wanting my appointment to meet the standard I was paying for. The first time the gel on my nail broke less than 12 hours after it was done, so they switched me to another technician. With her I did acrylic nails which were one size too big and a bit crooked, so on to the next technician to fix it which she couldn't and I decided to just get a simple gel manicure which ended with bubbles in my polish. The third time which I went for another gel manicure, I was told I am booked for a gel filling which I did not need since my own nails are healthy and strong. Instead of addressing the misunderstanding with my booking or making an effort to resolve the situation constructively, management chose to refuse me as a client altogether. This felt both dismissive and unprofessional. Refusing service for discriminatory reasons would, of course, be unlawful under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, but in this case, it seems the refusal was more about convenience than fairness or customer care. While technically within their rights, I believe it shows a lack of commitment to genuine customer service. What makes this more disappointing is that this issue could have been avoided entirely with clearer communication, better scheduling policies, or even a simple acknowledgment of my concerns. A well-run business does not penalize clients for advocating for themselves it listens, adapts, and works toward solutions. Unfortunately, that was not the approach taken here. I want to make this experience known so that other customers understand how this salon may choose to handle situations when a client expresses dissatisfaction. It is not about being "too picky" or "difficult," it is about expecting the service advertised and paid for. I hope this feedback encourages the management to reflect on their practices, because every client deserves respect, clear communication, and fair treatment. read more

Tasha is not messing around! She does FANTASTIC work. Highly recommend 10/10! Ask for her and you won't be disappointed.

The pedicure was good, but price does not justify services provided. High end spas charge less. I had similar manicure for 12$, I did not request nail polish, but was still charged the same amount. read more

The best pedicure of my life so far. It's been three weeks and my toes still look like I just walked out of the Paint Nail Bar. Dazzle dry nail polish for the win! Also, the atmosphere was lovely, a drink was a nice touch, and the price was very reasonable. I'm making my next appointment!! read more

What a great experience! I had a client event at the salon today and everyone absolutely loved it! The new owners are incredibly friendly, the decor is so beautiful and they did a great job for everyone. We will all definitely return! read more

Paint Nail Bar - Gorgeous! - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I'm excited that I found this nail salon! The location has been here for quite some time, but it's under new ownership. The salon is very clean and comfortable. They offer you a drink like tea or a mimosa as well while you are getting your service. I also really like the polishes that they carry called dazzle dry, which stays on like a gel without the headache of removal. Elia did my nails and my pedi and did an amazing job. You can tell she really knows nails. I had dip on and the last salon had filed my nails down paper thin. She added a gel overlay once she removed the dip powder to strengthen my nail, and then added gel polish on top. It looks so nice and my nails feel much stronger. I will definitely be back! read more

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Kristy, Tellie and Emely did my nails amazing! if you want gel-x done, I would recommend going to them. the salon is so cozy and everyone I spoke to is super nice and welcoming. 10/10 recommend! read more

Such a cute set from Elia All Non toxic products, very comfortable service and she understood the assignment thank you Elia and Chelsea for my mani/Pedi services read more

Paint Nail Bar - Gel X with flower designs and a simple milky pink undertone - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I love getting my nails done at this establishment, because it's natural nail polish nontoxic. However, I had my nails done there the other day and they chipped in a day and they felt very lumpy? I called back to get them repaired ,they're always gracious about repairing the nails. The technician I had today didn't even really talk to me. I was offered nothing to drink. I felt as though I was not being treated well because I came back as with a complaint. Something I never ever ever do is not leave a gratuity. But, this is probably some of the worst service I've ever had!!!!! read more

Lovely environment. Clean and ice energy salon. Kristy is great. Try her Dazzle Dry! Recommend.

Highly recommend Paint Nail Bar!! My husband bought me a gift certificate and I finally was able to find the time to treat myself. It was literally the BEST manicure that I have ever gotten. Tenacia was incredibly thorough and took her time. It was luxurious and worth every penny. I upgraded my manicure with dazzle dry and that was worth it, too. I cannot recommend this place enough. Can't wait for my next appointment! read more

LOVEEE this place. Completely non tox and I have seen a dramatic difference In the health of my nails. Acrylics and improper gel removal and irresponsible use of the nail drill destroyed my nails. I love that they hand file only and use gel x. Huge advocates for nail health!! Ask for Alyssa or Elia they are SO talented. read more

Paint Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I've been wanting to treat myself to a manicure, but really wanted to find a place that focused on natural nails and the health of your nails. Paint Nail Bar has structured gel manicures available which go on your natural nail and help you grow your nails out!! They were very welcoming and my nail artist was amazing! I brought a few photos of what I was wanting and Elia did great! Very happy read more

Paint Nail Bar - Structured Gel Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I got a gel-x French manicure here and am completely blown away by how tedious, intentional, and caring my nail technician was! I let her know this was for my wedding and she did an immaculate job. It was more expensive than a regular nail salon, but you get what you pay for!! Wonderful environment, friendly customer service, and stunning nails without any toxic chemicals. This is the only place I will go when I want my nails to look flawless. The owner Melissa is a sweetheart too and was helpful in setting up my appointment! Olga who works the front desk is an adorable human and made me feel right at home. read more

If you're looking for THE BEST salon experience ever, go to Paint! My daughter and I were searching for a new home salon after moving to Encinitas and this is definitely the spot. First off, absolutely everyone there is personable and carries on fun conversations with the clients. The owners were working the front desk the day we came in and both were phenomenal! Second, the quality of our gel manicures and our pedicures were excellent. I love that they don't have drills! My nails felt healthy afterwards. The pedicures were awesome as they don't use the unsanitary "spa chairs" with yucky recirculating water. You sit in gorgeous, comfortable, chic chairs and your feet are washed in porcelain sinks below you. There's champagne and cute boutique items and just a really fun vibe! read more

Paint Nail Bar - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

Best nail salon around hands down!! My nails are the best they've looked my entire life. Paint also uses non toxic products which is a major plus! read more