Best time doing a pedi and mani. The women were so kind and kept me and my sister laughing the entire time! It was such a relaxing environment and the energy was perfect. read more

Had the pleasure of coming in and having Jenny do my Gel manicure and pedicure. She's the sweetest lady and really paid attention to detail and cleaning up my cuticles. This salon is very clean and had good music playing which made my experience a lot more enjoyable. Highly recommend coming here next time you're looking for a new nail place! read more

Colorful Nails & Spa - Gel Chrome Manicure - Nail Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Just walked in thinking we had booked an appointment with this nail salon. We let them know we were there for our appointment for 3 people. The woman responded that we did not have an appointment; and that their next appt is for 10:30 for 2 people. Another woman proceeded to agree ... it was just so unnecessary. With the sign saying "Walk-ins Welcome" it sure didn't seem like it. Just wish they had been more kind about the whole situation. read more

Whenever we come to Carlsbad on vacation I always get a pedicure and manicure on day 1. One of the favorite parts of my vacation. Always so friendly and an amazing way to start my vacation! Thanks and see you next year!! read more

Have been coming here for a few years and by far my favorite nail salon! Besides doing a great pedicure they are clean, organized, and always on time. read more

WORST PEDICURE EVER! I am a senior and have fungus on my big toenails. I've had it for a long time, and NEVER had a pedicurist refuse to paint them. This operator suggested I see a podiatrist, which I did, and he saw no reason for not polishing them. I even brought my own polish. In addition, she said because I did not have sandals, it would take too long to dry. When it came time to pay, she charged me the regular fee (even though my whole process, without the whole polish thing was maybe 15 minutes!) read more

Valerie does an excellent job... she has done my pedicures the last couple of times I've been in...Great job! I'll will miss you... Vivian did my husband's pedicure today... Kelly usually does his and he really enjoys them.... All the ladies at the mail shop are friendly & fast.... I recommend making an appointments otherwise the wait can be long.... read more

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The best in town! I have gone to more expensive places in Carlsbad + Encinitas and I have not found anyone as good. I go to Jenny and I always get the same exact nail shape and color (baby take a bow). They looked amazing in my wedding photos and I always get compliments when I go places. Just note they are a small team and need you to call for an appointment. I have seen customers upset because they can't just walk in and sit down like other nail salons. Just call ahead and they will do their best to get you in that day if they can! They are also funny and good energy. So that's just a bonus when you are sitting around for an hour. read more

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Super friendly, clean and professional. Will be my go to place! Vivian and Kelly are the best!

Thanks to yelp we ended up here and it was great. All the ladies were so nice and personable. They did a great job on our pedicures and made us feel like regulars even if we were just there for the weekend. Definitely will be back when in town. read more

No matter what you ask for, expect to walk out with super short nails. My girl, who didn't give me her name, listened to me NOT AT ALL! I took my mom for a mani pedi. I told the gal I just wanted a polish change on my toes cause I just had a pedi so I didn't want them cut anymore. Also I had foot surgery so I didn't want them messed with too much. I had to tell her to stop twice as she was clipping and filing down to the nub. Now it hurts to walk til they grow out. Next she asked If I wanted my finger nails cut. I said No thank u. I like my nails 1/2 to an inch long. Asked her to just shape a little and I'd like a French manicure. Again I kept telling her NO, too short as she continued to clip and file all the way down. they were so short I no longer wanted the French manicure I came for. If I had wanted them cut completely off I would have done it at home. I like having my nails nice around the holiday but I guess this year it's not going to happen. So disappointed and will never go back to a place that doesn't listen or care what you ask for. read more

Colorful Nails & Spa - My nails are real and we're pretty long when I got there - Nail Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Colorful Nails and Spa is our go to mani and pedi place in Carlsbad. I've lived in the city for over 40 years, and my daughter and I have consistently come back here for the past ten years because of the quality service and friendly staff. It's owned and operated by four sisters who enjoy their work and put their energy into the community. Their service is impeccable and they're incredibly kind. While we make appointments, they are always great with walk-ins and take them as quickly as they can. Carlsbad is lucky to have them to serve the locals and visitors! read more

My favorite salon. Always a pleasure to visit. Professional, very clean, and consistent!!! Love these ladies. read more

Colorful Nails & Spa - Gel OPI Mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Have been coming here about 3 months now. Last time I was here 2 days later my nail broke and I came in to get it fixed Kelly was upset that the nail broke and told me I better bring cash as it was going to cost for her to fix my nail. Not a big deal, I was already planning on tipping her as she was doing a service for me. Today I went in to get a fill and she informed me that she no longer wants to do my nails because I came in to get my nail fixed. Am I so posted to let my nail be broke? Very disappointed in the customer service aspect of this establishment. Invest in super glue if you get your nails done here. read more

Colorful Nails & Spa - This happened the day after I came in. I just super glued it for the last 2 weeks. - Nail Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I think I got the worst pedicure of my entire life here. Got charged around $40 for about a 10 minute pedicure when I specifically asked for a callous treatment, the lady halfassed the job after saying "I will try" and clearly didn't care about providing a good service. Literally go to any other salon and they will care more. Sad. read more

We didn't have an appointment, but I'm pretty good at analyzing when it's a good time to get a pedicure, especially on the weekends, in a busy, touristy part of Carlsbad. It wasn't too busy in there and the ladies who gave us pedicures were very nice. They weren't trying to upsell me on anything, the pedicure felt good, they clearly have regulars coming in, and were very helpful with my indecisiveness with colors. I also loved that they were scrubbing the foot tub after we were done, sanitation is important to me for a nail salon. They also had this drying nail station for both your manicure and pedicure. I'm very happy with how my toes came out, but they lost a star only because my friend's toes were chipping off the first hour. It seems like the lady forgot to put a top coat on the big toe. Mine is still perfect after running around in the sand at the beach, walking barefoot almost everywhere and the flower she did for me is very pretty! I might have to come back here again for a manicure next time. read more

Went in for a basic mani pedi. They did an excellent job. Clean place with lovely people who know their customers by name. Will def be back!

Colorful Nails is a fun nail salon! It's well kept and extremely professional. I've been a client for several years and I wouldn't go anywhere else in Carlsbad. read more

Came by for a walk-in appointment with two of my friends for my birthday. These ladies were able to accommodate us super quickly (very lucky since we didn't make an appointment beforehand). So happy with my nails and with our service. They were super professional and took all the necessary Covid precautions so we would feel safe the whole time. They were very kind and hard working. I personally had a lot of questions and was a little indecisive about what I wanted, but Jeanine went above and beyond in helping me make the right choices based on the reference image I showed her. I recommend this place to anyone looking to get a wonderful service (even on short notice!). read more

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Where have these women been my whole life? My gel manicure was perfect. I forgot to take a photo right away, but here's how good it still looks two weeks out to the day. I'm never going to anyone else. They also remove gel polish using the (proper) soak off method. read more

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Jenny was amazing! I'm so happy with My gel manicure. She even gave me a hand message using special oils to help with my dry skin from over washing and sanitizing. Very clean and professional. Valerie gave me the best pedicure ever. I was overdue and she went to work making my feet feel like heaven. And the message chairs are all new and fancy. read more

Colorful Nails & Spa - Gel manicure and fancy message chair controller - Nail Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I'm from Vegas and this is my go to nail salon when I'm in Carlsbad / Oceanside. All of the nail techs are sister's and very nice.

Great work !!! Great price!!! Go enjoy a relaxing spa day !! Small and cute kind people !

19 years in business and run by 5 sisters. Doesn't get better than that! Love that they can take last minute appointments and they keep the door open to let air in. I got a last minute gel French mani and a quick nail change and cut on my toes! They do a great job every time, all of them. And I especially love Jenny who serviced me today! read more

Colorful Nails & Spa - Very Natural White Tips Gel French mani with a light pink base. So pretty and professional. - Nail Salons Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Jenny did a great job with my nails! I got a pretty pearly pink gel color with colorful flowers! So happy with it, I'm going to get this color every time! read more

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This place has the rudest personnel I have ever seen. The sign outside says "Walk ins welcome. I am an overweight person, dressed casually, from the east coast. I guess I didn't look like the thin, upscale looking women in Carlsbad. The three women providing services didn't speak to me. All I wanted was a manicure. I stood in the store for 5 minutes completely ignored. I walked out. Funny thing is I probably am wealthier than anyone in that shop. read more

Love this salon! The ladies are fantastic and do a great job. Plenty of good vibes, and good humor.l for all.

The most professional nail salon in North County. They remember your name, never overbook. Are good about appointment times.

Professional, friendly, and always on time with appointments. No request is too much and appreciate that. Thanks Vivian!! read more

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This place is the best! Kelly, Jenny and Vivian always are super sweet and accommodating. Their place is clean, professional and welcoming. I love my new chrome color nails they did. Highly recommended and they always make me laugh! Thanks sisters!:) read more

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I got a gel french tip manicure and regular pedicure today and I'll say this was my favorite salon in north county. The ladies who work there are so friendly and my nails look so good, plus it didn't hurt once the entire time. The salon was very clean and my service was fairly priced. Highly recommend! read more

Love...love...love this place!!! I go to Vivian and she is amazing. Vivian and her sisters are all very professional but very caring, respectful and accommodating. They don't do anything that would do damage or any harm to your nails and keep everything very clean. They are like family. They all say hello and goodbye and know my name. I know everyone I talk to at our retirement/senior living love them and appreciate them as much as I do! read more

It was so fun the ladies made me laugh. Let me rewind on a surprise trip as we were walking around my lady want to get her nails done so I just started to googling and this had the best rating. I call and I got an appointment. We walked that way without my lady knowing walked and heard you me be my next please sit. From there nothing but fun laughs and a quality job. Would definitely go back. read more

Hands down the best place in North county San Diego for nails. I tried a number of nail salons bolstering great yelp reviews when i first moved to this area, but my acrylics would start popping off after 1 to 2 weeks and they were far more $$$. If they weren't popping off, they were poorly shaped and chipping. The ladies at this salon are so funny, kind, efficient and use quality products (clearly - because my acrylics last wayyyyyy longer 3 + weeks and I'm never missing a nail when i drop in for a refill. They always remove my previous gel or acrylics with care and my nail health has never been better. High recommend for manicures, full acrylic sets, and of course pedicures. See you in three weeks!! read more

Appointment times don't matter here. They'll get to you when they get to you. They don't do anything trendy- no nail art, no shapes other than round or square- and they're incredible rude. Do NOT recommend this nail salon at all. read more

The service here is excellent. The ladies that work here are all sisters so they are hilarious. They do a fantastic job. I get in grown toenails and they fix them. I have tried every where else in Carlsbad they are the best for that. read more

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Gel nails and a regular pedicure a few days ago! The ladies here are very professional. I keep my nails pretty short for work, so I can't do a bunch of crazy designs, and I usually just get a gel manicure. This is probably one of the best gel manis I've ever had. My cuticles look great, no bubbles or lumps in the polish, and they helped me find the right amount of sparkle I was looking for. I would definitely recommend this salon! read more

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Not Great with communication about appointment times & having to wait long periods after they tell you to show up that's if they even answer the phone so I don't waste my time anymore read more

I was super nervous to try a new place! I am really picky about my nails. This place was amazing. I always do a gel manicure and it is always perfect. All the sisters are so fun and nice. They remembered my name and always have time to squeeze me in! Highly recommend! read more

Horrible experience there today. They were wildly rude to me, and didn't even finish my manicure. I left and went to Joy Nails, which was far better, more relaxing, and treated respectfully. Don't go here if you want to enjoy the experience - they are stressed and disrespectful. read more