Run don't walk. Best nail salon I've found. I'm very picky with my nails and every time I come here I leave so happy read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've been getting pedicures pretty much all of my adult life and have never run into issues. I got my pedicure done here a few months ago and the day after I got mine my big toe started to hurt and continued to hurt for about 2 months. After taking off my gel polish completely I had noticed that my toe nail is completely infected and more than likely will fall off soon which is super disappointing to me. I don't like to leave bad reviews but I don't want anyone else to go through this so hopefully this will help someone read more

There are not enough manicures in the place The service is super bad In my visit everything was all over the place Also I didn't feel the place was very sanitary Sorry Definitely not going back read more

They did such a good job! Took me as a walk-in with almost no wait and everyone was very nice. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Acrylic Set - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Wonderful experience Holly was amazing Will come back to see her very soon. It was great.

One of the worst manicures I've ever received. They were busy and I didn't have an appointment, but I would have rather they told me to come back another time than to rush me through. The lady working with me spoke very fast and basically told me she was giving me the deluxe manicure with the warm wax stuff. I really don't like that, but thought whatever and said ok. The first thing I told her is I do not want my cuticles cut. Just to be sure there was no language issue, I showed her where not to cut. But still, she kept cutting. I had to stop her 3 times. She said I needed it and she would be very careful. I don't like my cuticles cut because I don't think it's necessary and because I have been cut to bleeding several times in the past. Why couldn't she respect that? When she filed my nails, they were not just uneven, they were visibly jagged. I could see little parts of nail sticking up here and there on several nails. I figured she'd smooth them out later. After the wax thing, she pulled it all off and wiped my hands with a wet towel. There was still wax under my nails and I asked her if she could clean that out with a tool. She said that would come out in a shower. What?? I said I didn't like the way it felt and would she mind taking a moment to clean them out. She was obviously rushing. She then opened the bottle of polish and I stopped her. I held up my hand and asked if she could please even out the nails. I was stunned she was actually going to polish my nails with them so jagged- it looked like a 4 year old had filed them. She ran the file over them again, but they still looked horrible. I asked her if she would mind if I just touched them up a bit. I didn't want to embarrass her, but they looked really terrible. She didn't wipe my nails off before applying the polish, so it was bumpy from nail dust. I finally paid and left then went home and took the polish off, re-filed my nails and applied my own polish. Hardly worth $22 plus tip. The only reason I didn't give one star is the lady seemed sweet- she just didn't seem well trained. read more

Everyone is really nice and good, Tracy does a really good job at painting nails. You feel really comfortable and safe in the environment of the salon. read more

My manicurist was quite nice. However, I came out of there with battle wounds on all ten fingers. She used the battery operated nail file to I guess shave down my cuticles and I have a nicely sliced open cuticle on each finger. I said something twice during my visit but guess maybe wasn't understood - now I have cuticle scabs to look forward to. At least my nails look nice, worth enduring the pain I suppose. Aside from that, they're quick to respond to appt inquiries and adhering to COVID guidelines (from what I could tell) read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Cuts in my cuticles from manicurist - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Horrific and painful experience. I went to get my nails done and wanted a red French tip with some white flowers. The woman who did it not only took a long time but also made it super streaky!! It looked like an actual mess. The flowers didn't even have round petals it looked square and all the colors muddled together. It looked nothing like the photo I showed her. When I asked her to fix it she only made it worse. Then when I asked her to take it off she used the drill and cut into my pinkie finger cuticle making it bleed. Then on my ring finger she also made it hurt so I pulled away and didn't even want the service anymore. It was extremely painful to have to put my still bleeding fingernail into the acetone to remove it. And not even the almond shape was good some of my nails are crooked. Not a single manager came by to apologize which might be the worst part of it all. She offered to have someone else do it but I just wanted to go home I was crying by this point. My friend got Gel X which turned out cute. Maybe she got the better employee since she was paying for a pricier service than my gel manicure. My fingernail still kept bleeding and throbbing for about an hour afterwards. The blood won't come off so I wonder if my nail was cut too. I just went to Walmart and got some press on nails. Overall I will never return or recommend this place to anyone. Horrific and painful and now I won't have cute nails for my vacation. read more

My girlfriend has been going to this place for barely 5 months. First time she was very pleased, a man did her nails, went back only a couple times to the same person, third time she went in, she found out he no longer worked there and tried another person who is actually the owner of the place. She has gone to him ever since; however, this last time before Christmas he forgot to mention that he was leaving for the Holidays for 2 months. How can a person forget to tell someone that he is leaving for the Holidays for 2 months knowing by now that she always and only goes to him to do her nails, and how can someone not remember that in less than a week and talking about Christmas with her, he can't remember he's leaving for 2 months coming back in February and doesn't mention it? When she called to have her nails done as always, she asked for the same and only man that now works there and the one she goes to all the time, she made the appointment clearly asking for him, gave his name to the lady that answered the phone twice and the time, "we'll see you at 1pm with..." this person also forgot to tell my girlfriend that he wasn't working and on vacation till February? How is that possible. When my girlfriend walked in shop the day of the appointment, she immediately realized he wasn't there as someone else was sitting at his place, the usual "how can I help you", my girlfriend said "I made an appointment for 1pm today with .... but I don't see him". As if it were all normal, she was now told "he's on vacation and won't be back till February". Of course, my girlfriend was upset about it and rightfully so, first no mention about that on the phone when she called to make the appointment and second when she asked why she wasn't told when she called that he wasn't around, in degrading manners, the woman replied, "maybe they didn't understand or didn't hear you well when you called that you wanted him". My girlfriend said to this less than nice lady "I said his name twice, he's the only man that works here now, he's also the owner of the place and the only one I ever go to for the past 5 months now, I always say his name when I make the appointment" instead of apologizing about it, she kept telling my girlfriend that they didn't hear my girlfriend saying his name again. On top of it my girlfriend asked, "who's going to do my nails, my appointment was at 1pm and you have my appointment written down and my name, so you took the appointment" Someone else can do them for you she was told. I don't know why my girlfriend didn't walk out of there, well, her nails were in bad shape, I assume that was the reason, still, I would have left. If that wasn't already upsetting enough, the way she was rudely treated as a customer to begin with, when she went to pay, she was charged more than normal. No saying as to why, just today is $$$$ and nothing else; however, another lady before my girlfriend turn to pay, when she went to pay, she was also charged more but, unlike my girlfriend this customer was very upset, she said "you know I've only been coming here for 6 months and this is already the third time you have raised the price on me, this is totally ridiculous, you can't just keep raising the prices like this and so often", once again, no apologies. The same lady that was unprofessional to my girlfriend, answered her and told her that it's do to supply in demand. Really? B.S. is what I say, everyone is using this excuse nowadays, you pay more, and get less. Well, when my girlfriend went to pay, sure enough the same thing happened to her, they raised the price on her nails as well, in less than 5 months, third time now raising the price. It's quite sad actually when you consider that there is a Nail Salon in every corner, literally within short distance from one another, lots of competition, like Starbucks, yet, they do this to customers, especially customers who have barely frequented the place for such a short time. On top of it, just like every place else, they charge you more, and do NOTHING different, they take more money, and you get the same service. Plus, this place is not even located in an area where you could at least say "well you need to pay for the location", or you could say, "I love coming around here and don't mind paying extra". There is nothing that attracts you to go here, yet, they raised the price to the point that my girlfriend can literally go anywhere else for what this place is now charging. I feel badly for my girlfriend because she really likes the way her nails look, and I know she is not happy about being charged more now, she truly hates to keep changing places, she is disappointed as to how unprofessional she encountered this time around from the owner's family member and now having have to pay more money. We are all having hard times nowadays and for some places to take advantage of it simply wrong. I guess they don't mind losing customers either. read more

so I was a walk in after I called to see if they would take me as a walk in for a pedicure. My walk-in ended up being about a 40 minute wait . Just about the time I was getting ready to get up and leave due to my frustrations of being made to wait after I was told was no wait, enter Annie I think her name. Incredibly sweet lady did an amazing job on my pedicure. I did the diamond package service. Listen, I haven't had a pedicure in so long. I can't remember what was last time and my old bear claws were in trouble Big time! She worked and worked and did her thing, and I was so relaxed and felt so much better when I left . I strongly recommend Annie if you're looking for great service with somebody who really is focused on doing a great job. Carlsbad is my getaway from Los Angeles. I definitely will be seeing Annie and this place again. ! I sure hope I got her name, right read more

They moved from #E to Suite #R. I moved here a yr ago...and have been a happy customer here for 7 months....nails & pedi...after trying 3 other salons. Always clean, friendly, on-time & do nails as you request. I get lots of compliments on my nails. read more

The best nail salon ever. Tracy (the owner) always does an excellent job. I always have the best acrylic gel manicure and always last for 3 wks up to one month. She is very sweet, very knowledgeable and professional. The environment is peaceful and very clean. I'm so grateful for this place and I will never go somewhere else. I highly recommend this place. read more

I went in for a fill and Tracy helped me out, she did an AMAZING job! I will definitely be going back, I highly recommend!! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Chrome pink - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

I made an appointment to treat myself as I don't get to indulge much with a busy schedule. 1. They didn't do what I asked, gave me a basic pedicure with gel and the experience was lukewarm. 2. The lady who did a kids pedicure showed open frustration when she had my daughter move her foot and her nail got messed up. I saw my daughter's joy turn to sad. Had they done gel like I asked when we checked in, this could have been avoided. She's a kid, you're providing a service to a kid. Went there to feel less stress and treat my daughter and we both left bummed. I remained calm, didn't make a fuss even though I was frustrated but when they were ready to do part 2 of my appointment I decided it wasn't worth it. The front girl sensed my frustration so I let her know and then she started talking to the girls who did our nails. I don't blame them except the getting annoyed at my kid while doing a service for kids. This should have been told to them at check in. I'm giving them some extra stars purely because they apologized and offered to remedy it. read more

Pretty disappointed with my nails. I came in for a gel acrylic fill and the lady didn't really ask me much other than what color I wanted. I told her I wanted my nails fixed so that they're a little sturdier. When she started adding the acrylic power on, I swear she added large chunks, more than I've ever seen applied. I asked her if she's going to drill it down (because they were bulging out so much) and she nodded. After she filed she wanted to start applying the nail polish and I was just in shock. I kept looking at my nails and she then got frustrated and took my hand and kept filing. Like ASK me what I want don't just attempt the fix a problem you don't see. She was pretty aggressive and I could tell we were both just not having it. Would not come again but thanks for making my cuticles nice I guess... read more

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Came in with my GF for 2 basic pedicures and a gel manicure. Somehow ended up with a $113 bill. The women here somehow managed to low key upgrade the services that I made very clear that we wanted when we entered, by all speaking to my GF separately afterward, who had no idea what was going on. Anyway, fast forward to saying no to additional services such as designs and such, where we were treated as if we had disclosed positive COVID results. So we go to pay, and let me tell you that I have never felt so pressured to tip MORE after tipping already WHILE being rushed out. Needless to say, my GF paid for the services rendered (and had to walk out), just to get to dinner and realize that my nail polish didn't even reach my cuticle! Will not be coming back. If you are not ready to ask for the platinum services, you may be subject to being made to feel like your business is a burden to them. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Gel manicure looking like my little sister did it for me. - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

y'all lucky I can't give yall no stars, the one start is VERY generous. I don't know what schooling yall participated in but please, GO BACK! for starters my nails are beefy as hell I asked for square and got duck nails (done by juanatia). My toes were already square but were cut down and then rounded out, on top of that I asked for a flower but she forgot and had a slight attitude when I asked for it (done by nja). Then Tracey did my friend nails and not only did she cut her but was aggressive doing them. If she was going to rush and be aggressive she could've said no & we could have went else where. 0/10 DO NO RECOMMEND. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Terrible "full set" - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

I was in need of a pedicure. Ruby made my toes happy. It was a great experience, Thank you. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Fun and Happy Toes by Ruby - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Stopped by for a walk-in pedicure and manicure because I saw all of the good Yelp reviews. I was not disappointed! The staff was friendly and made time for me. Mary did an excellent job on the spa pedicure and Kathy did the same with the classic manicure! They were especially kind and caring. I got hot stones on my legs as well which felt great. They also worked quickly doing both services. Good, fair prices. The shop was a little warm, but I tend to get overheated easily any place I'm at. Thank you!! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Great work! - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Royal Nails became my to go salon for 2 months. Tracy is amazing. She has been able to execute every design I have brought her and shapes my nails the way I like. Lots of people compliment my nails when I am out and about. She is also very kind and advised you probably base on your needs. They are very welcoming and their prices are reasonable. Highly recommended. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Ruby did my mani and pedi! She was amazing and thorough with my pedicure. Honestly can't wait to go back! The only thing stopping me is a foot injury Anyways top notch customer service from her read more

Love this place they do a great job The staff is friendly that's what makes a place to be I always get Rubby to do my pedicure read more

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Lee and Kevin are so awesome! We came on a busy weekend kind of last minute! I was with Lee getting dip nails with her creative design. While my sister did an acrylic gel set with Kevin. read more

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The nail job I got done was terrible! I'm never going here again! The experience was rushed and my girl was so pushy. I'm not happy with the work done and paid a lot of money. I had an appointment for later in the day and hoped it was gonna be relaxing. Getting my nails done is a treat and a time for me to relax but it was nothing near this. I'm unhappy that I can't take this gel off and am stuck with it. Such a waste of time and money, please don't go here. read more

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They always take such good care of me, I always leave super happy and satisfied Nick and his wife are the sweetest people ever. 10 out of 10 recommended read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail's - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Terrible! They cut my big toe nail down to the quick! It's been sore for 3 days! AVOID THIS PLACE!!

I am beyond happy I found Tracy and this amazing salon! From the very first welcoming phone call, they have done a wonderful job of accommodating me and my unique requests! The salon is clean, and the pedicure chairs are so comfy! I highly recommend getting your nails done here! Thank you Tracy! read more

Kevin is AMAZING! I returned to him today because my last set done by him lasted FIVE WEEKS. He followed my requests to a T, and was quick to get me in and out but at the same time never rushed through the process. His attention to detail goes a long way. Price was $45 for this set which seemed more than fair, even while other salons prices have gone up. NICE NAILS AINT CHEAP, CHEAP NAILS AINT NICE****** read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Acrylic powder French set - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I got a pedicure and acrylic nails. Super cute! A little expensive but they did a great job! I'd recommend read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Ly and Kevin do wonderful work for both my daughter and me. We've tried many a nail salon in Oceanside, and this is the first place that we feel welcome and wanted. (Some places make you feel like you're inconveniencing them the minute you walk in the door.) Kevin does my daughter's nails, and he's really gentle, he does good work, and in my daughter's words, "I just really like him." Ly does my nails, and she does a great job. Honestly, out of all the people that have done my nails, she's the best. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Super happy with my nails by Ly. - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I'm a regular with Kevin, he always takes good care of me! I can show him any picture of a design and he can pull it off perfectly, I just went yesterday for my thanksgiving nails! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nude with black and white plaid - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

Everyone who helped me out was super nice! Came in not knowing what I wanted but JC (I'm not sure how to spell her name) allowed me to test two different styles. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

While visiting the area I found this little gem! Everyone was very nice, even though they were extremely busy. I had a 12:00 pedicure appointment, but sat in the massage chair waiting until 12:30. I didn't mind, except the water got cold. The prices are reasonable ($38 for Pink & White. $30. For deluxe pedicure). I would go back! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Pink & White - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

if i could, i would give 5 stars for the pedi and 2 stars for the mani. The pedicurist really listened to what i needed and did a great job. The manicurist was nice but she did something with oil so the nail polish rubbed off on four of my nails that night. so i had to take off the polish altogether. It was a shame. read more

I am a nursing student and cannot have gel polish on my finger nails. I asked for regular mani and no one wants to do it at first. After waiting so long (45 minutes) a lady came and tried to convince me to do gel mani and my explanation did not worked for her. She just pretended to doing the manicure and didn't clean my cuticles and didn't even my nails' length up( l cut them off now). Here is the pic of my nails after 3 days. It was my first time and l never back there. I don't recommend this place. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

The first time I went the lady that did my nails did amazing.... I went back for a fill a few weeks later and the lady that did my nails did awful. The day after they were done they looked like they needed filled again! It's been about a week and two have popped off already. When I first got them filled she had to apply two new ones. One on the thumb and one on the pointer finger. She used the wrong size tip and my thumb nail lifted immediately and I was able to stick my whole other nail down inside between the acrylic and my actual nail! The rest of the nails now feel lose like they want to pop off. The shape was supposed to be coffin but they're more square. They were very unfriendly and seemed to be in a rush when they did my fill. So sad. I also have another one that feels like it's going to pop off soon. Would not recommend this place. Especially not the lady that did my nails. When I went back in for them to fix my nail about 30 minutes later they seemed annoyed. Just a bad experience all around. I told her shorter a bunch of times but barely filed them down. They were super sharp and she filed my flesh most of the time. Editing to add that literally right after this post another nail popped off. read more

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I do the Gel-x every-time I go in. I really like that they last so long, usually a whole month in between fills. Additionally, I like this nail salon because my tech is always willing to offer suggestions and makes the time go by fast in there because she's so friendly. This is definitely the spot to go! Great job, quick service and I like going in! read more

I am absolutely obsessed with this nail salon! The owners Kevin and Lee and their staff are the nicest people and truly care about the customer! I have never had a bad time here. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California

The most horrible nail experience I've ever had, repeatedly asked the woman in the green polka dot dress not to trim or file my nails and she continued to do so while making them all short and uneven!! She charged me 16 dollars for nothing and I still had old nail polish on my nail they were better before I walked in and she had the worst attitude!! I'm absolutely livid do not go here they suck!! 16 dollars for NOTHING. Screw this place go to popular nails in Carlsbad instead they do a beautiful job every time and worth every penny! ALSO WORST MASSAGE EVER! she literally just lightly rubbed my legs for a few minutes didn't even have anything close to pressure. read more

Royal Nails & Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Oceanside, California