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    Cutee Nails

    3.6 (237 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons, Waxing
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Services - Cutee Nails

    Nail fill-in

    Toe nail fill-in

    Hand nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

    Manicure

    Manicure and pedicure

    Pedicure

    Nail polish change

    Toe polish change

    Hand polish change

    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

    Hand polish removal

    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

    Waxing

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    Gel manicure, with French and chrome
    Vanessa N.

    As soon as I walked in, I was immediately greeted and seated. I had a broken nail with Gel-x, my services was a removal and gel manicure. Lily was very attentive to detail and moved so delicately for my service. The removal process for gel x is usually really long but she was really speedy compared to what I've experienced in the past. Overall the salon is very tidy and the rest of the staff was sweet as well. I love how close this location is to the freeway and I will be back!

    One week. SMH!
    Annie G.

    One week! SMH! Poorly done! Disappointed! I got my nails done just a week ago, and they're already chipping. The tech rushed through the process, didn't properly remove the previous polish, and didn't apply the new polish correctly. For the price I paid, I expected much better quality and attention to detail. Definitely won't be returning.

    Lauren J.

    Left holding back tears. The sides of my nails were filed to nothing where my nail bed is exposed. Hurts so bad. I said I didn't want my cuticles cut and instead there were filed off aggressively where my skin is ripped to shreds and so nerves feel exposed around my nails. Absolutely in pain and crying in my car. I asked for round shaping. My natural nails were so gorgeous when I went in they didn't need much shaping if any. They are filed down to nubs. I was so excited to get them done after several months of letting them heal and get healthy again.

    Acrylic Nails
    sofia d.

    Very happy with my nails!! the area is very nice and calm vibe! the guy who did my nails was very good and nice! love my nails and would definitely come back!

    This is 1/1/23, over a month since the appointment. see how she cut my nail (it is not attached to the other parts of my nail)
    KT T.

    The first time I visited I was 100% satisfied. The second time I went, omg! When I got home, my left thumb nail was throbbing and I couldn't sleep. I didn't see anything wrong with it but it was hurting so bad. Next day, took off polish and discovered that the girl not only damaged my nail bed but hacked my cuticle. See photos (first one is a couple days after my visit, second one is a couple months after.) Be careful ladies. Make sure you see them unwrap the tools (second time I did not see that) and make sure they are careful. My nail may be damaged for life. I am hoping it will heal.

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    Rhondi S.

    Friendly and great service. I've been coming here for years, the ladies and gentlemen are nice, friendly and meticulous about their work. I usually get the pedi with the aroma jasmine soak, it comes with a relaxing 15 minute foot massage. Prices are very reasonable and they are just 5 minutes from us and conveniently located off the 5 fwy by Vulcan.

    Plexi glass, face mask , face shield
    Maria L.

    Massage chairs are almost like Lazy Boys with wide variety of pressure choices. We noticed they're taking every precaution to ensure customers feel safe and clean in the time of Covid. Multiple plexi-glass partitions, staff wearing face shields, face mask and gloves. We noticed they clean with Lysol and disinfectant spray all over each chair after every customer leaves. There are masks, Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer as soon as you enter the nail salon. We were not offered wine yet we noticed wine bottles behind the manicure stations. We picked the $48 "pearl" pedicure which includes callous removal. It's a tad overpriced than the competitors in the Encinitas area. Tammy did my pedi and removed my big toe ingrown. I attached the price list in this review. For that price I wish they turn on their Airconditioning because between the heatwave that weekend and the hot water in my feet and mask in my face, it was toasty in there!

    I snapped a photo when he was starting my toes because it was not a new nail file.
    Vicki C.

    About 2 years ago I decided that I deserve and am entitled to get my pedicures done at salons. Before that time when I was raising my two boys and putting them through college this was a luxury that I did not allow myself to partake in. My mobile nails gal moved out of state so I have been in and out of a few salons recently. Cutee nails was close so Iwent with a girlfriend and gave them a shot, but neither of us were impressed with anything about this salon. When we walked in they showed us to a wall of paint to pick out our colors, and I almost picked a mediocre one, but then turned around and saw another wall with colors that I liked better. I was given a menu and the prices were higher than the last shop, but not too bad so I picked one that included a 5 minute massage for my feet. My girlfriend just said she wanted the basic pedicure without looking at the menu. The gentleman working on my nails did not ask me if the temperature of the water was ideal which was his first strike. He did a decent job removing polish, massaging my feet and all was A-ok until he began filing my toes with a used disposable nail file. I covertly snapped a photo of it which is posted here https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cutee-nails-encinitas?select=u9MjNpFRPKWtyHtUkg1HEg. At the end of our visit my girlfriend's pedicure cost $12 more than mine which is frustrating because the basic pedicure was not on the menu that they gave me to pick from. I thought that I was adding $5 for the massage, not $12, which is a deceptive way to separate me from my money. I am completely capable of performing my own pedicures, but going to a salon is a luxury and a pampering that I enjoy. Cutee Nails hygiene practices took the pamper out of my visit to the salon and I wanted to get out of there ASAP and will not return, especially after reading some of the other reviews that mention uncleanliness at this salon.

    A beautiful funky French done by Sunny!
    Chantal C.

    I have so many positive things to say about this place. Everyone is very friendly and talented. I usually have Sunny do my nails and toes (he is exceptional and hilarious). I'm always staring at my nails in disbelief for 2-3 weeks after they're done because they're still perfect. Christine does my lashes and they always come out absolutely perfect and beautiful. If you've been looking for an amazing lash artist, she's your girl!!! Very caring and talented! The pricing is great and the experience is worth every penny. Ignore the people who have crappy reviews. They are wrong.

    In one word terrible! Went for a gel polish, arrived at 4:00pm, technician started at 4:05 had me out the door by 4:25. Charged $48- high for the service received. Woke up this morning with a very sore thumb because technician used drill too hard on cuticle. Even though I jumped in pain at the time, she completely ignored it. Apparently their prices fluctuate, I over heard another customer ask the cost for a pedicure and the technician initially said $32, then changed it to $34. Based on service, quality and prices- go elsewhere!

    Michelle H.

    I absolutely love this place it was such good customer service, great customer service absolutely from start to finish, loved the final product all staff was so kind, I would recommended to anyone who wants amazing customer service And amazing work on your nails, had my gel toes And nails and I'm so happy with final product, thank you guys now I'm Ready for the holidays thank you all again!!!

    Nail fungus!!
    Mira M.

    I hate to give a bad review because these people are really nice but DONT GO!! I got a terrible nail fungus from them! Last time they did my nails I even asked if my nail was ok and he said it was fine, just dirt and painted over it! My nails have been hurting so I went somewhere else to have them don't and the new spot told me I needed to remove my nails ASAP, not to do them again and let them grow out. They had to cut chunks of my nail and nail bed off so my nails can recover!! I have to contact my doctor for medicine!!! I'm sorry to say it's not the first time I've had an issue with this place. I go back because I live up the street and they are so nice but I will never go there again. A messy paint job or misshapen nails are one thing... but nail fungus and telling me it's nothing to worry about is another!!!

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    I had gel polish put on and it chipped after 1 week. I was not happy. I have not decided if I am going back. Probably not.

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    Ask the Community - Cutee Nails

    I had my nails done tonight and payed 70 but i noticed that the nails on one hand are shorter than the other hand and one of the nails is smudged could i come back tomorrow for tu guys to fix it?

    of course! if there's anything ever not to your liking please feel free to reach out to us via phone right away and we will care of you!!

    Do you guys serve alcohol or have a bar?

    We serve complimentary 6oz wine with your service! Feel free to ask our nail technicians when you’re in!

    Do you guys do APRES NAILS?

    Yes we do!

    Hey! Just wondering do you also do fiberglass nail wraps? I know its very 80's style but I have been getting them done for years and cant find a salon in Carlsbad that still…

    Hi there, Yes we do!

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    Review Highlights - Cutee Nails

    I typically keep my nails pretty simple, but Bonnie's also great at designs & color combos.

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