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    Dawn Nails And Spa

    4.9 (156 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    10 minutes

    Response rate

    100%

    Services - Dawn Nails And Spa

    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

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    Hand and toe polish removal

    Nail repair

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    Most recent Valentine's Day set, was originally going to just do French tips but then pivoted to the heart shape :) middle finger appears wonky in the pic but that is just the shine!

    Fresh gel manicure!

    Dawn was amazing, this evening! I booked a last minute appointment for mani, pedi, and leg waxing! She was very talented and sweet! I really enjoyed the private room. She's had the business for 15 years and her skills prove it! My legs are smooth! Every cuticle is perfectly trimmed and I love the short length on my toes and fingernails! Will be back! 10/10 experience!

    Sarah L.

    I highly recommend Dawn! I've been going to her for several years for pedicures -- She is by far the best pedicurist I've experienced and a lovely, kind person. I love her private suite and quiet environment. She is always quick to respond and accommodating to get me in for an appointment.

    Gel manicure
    Colby B.

    Such a sweet woman and she did a great job! It's her own little spot so it was a really nice change from a busy and bustling nail salon. I'll definitely be back.

    Builder gel French tip

    Dawn was so sweet and definitely knew what she was doing ! She also did my pedicure and fixed a broken nail that I had. 10/10 recommend her services

    Brianna N.

    I've been going to Dawn for years. Even moved away and came back to SM and continued to go to her for my nails. She listens to what I want but will also give suggestions. This time we tried the navy blue with chrome trend.

    Mani-pedi! The orange scrub Dawn used during my pedicure last time was so wonderful on my skin.

    Dawn is such a sweet woman and knows what she's doing. I really enjoy myself during every appointment and she makes sure to meet my requests. Dawn has been wonderful with confirming appointments and I really appreciate her flexibility. I highly recommend her.

    Thanksgiving nails
    Alaina E.

    After moving to Escondido 2 years ago I FINALLY found someone who is amazing! found Dong via yelp about a month ago. I just went in for my 3rd visit with her. The first one I wanted to try dip nails and it just didn't work out for me..Dong had me back in her chair less than 24 hours later fixing them and taking me back to my acrylic days and I couldn't be happier! Her pricing is phenomenal and she has some art skills! So glad I found her and will continue my journey here

    Almond shaped with dip powder
    Trinh N.

    I'm so glad I was able to find Dawn. She is so kind and sweet. Every-time I come in she makes recommendations but doesn't force me to do anything. She provides good feedback and is just great to talk to. Dawn takes her time to ensure everything is perfect and I appreciate the attention to detail she does. Highly Reccomned !!

    Holiday manicure
    Shayla L.

    I have diabetes so it's critical I get regular pedicures. Unfortunately my feet are also hypersensitive so it's a task I've always dreaded...until I found Dawn. She's speedy, does a great job, is easy to talk to (but comfortable to be in silence), and most importantly she is super gentle. I no longer have the extreme anxiety about getting my toes done that I've had at other places. I feel the same way about her manicures. If you're anxious about your feet or just looking for a quality manicure, I highly recommend her!

    M W.

    She did a wonderful job! Nice relaxing space and Dawn listened to what I wanted and delivered it with careful attention(gel manicure and pedicure, face waxing). Will definitely return!

    Dipping powder
    Jamie C.

    Love Dawn. I'm so picky and am so tired of bad jobs. I haven't had my nails done since I broke up with my last place. I drove super far in traffic for Dawn for my first time. We'll worth it! She's nice and she totally accommodated me because I was heading out of town for a wedding. It's been a month and my nails are perfect aside from the growth!

    Liz L.

    Dawn kills it EVERY time!!! I seriously will never go anywhere for my nails. Did something out of my comfort zone and LOVE it

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    had a pedicure with dawn today very talented lady. great start to my day. thank you dawn!

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    Dawn is so sweet and really talented at what she does. I definitely recommend her. Great communication as well.

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    Super sweet! Nail dip turned out beautifully . French Tips. Dawn was so knowledgeable about her products.

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    Ask the Community - Dawn Nails And Spa

    Do you remove gel nail polish with a drill?

    We can do by drill or hand files. Either way you would like to.

    Do you do deep french tips?

    Yes l do My phone Is 7604150814 thank you

    Can we request a mani / pedi with no cuticle/skin cutting? Would that be possible?

    Yes,Dawn is very accommodating.

    Do they do dip powder? If so, how much is it?

    Yes, Dawn does dipping powder. Call for pricing

    Looking for a true nail artist that can do pretty tropical designs. I have pictures of what I am looking for?

    Hi Linda, I am sorry my phone is slow updating your messages. My phone is 7604150814 and you can text and send pictures pictures l can see ? Thank you

    How much for the dip powder manicure?

    I believe it is $35

    How much for full set and fill?

    $25 regular polish $35 gel polish

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    Review Highlights - Dawn Nails And Spa

    I've been looking for dip powder nails all over San Marcos/Oceanside and I now have found the perfect place!

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    I want to start by saying the nail tech did a phenomenal job. The pink and white ombré full set is…read moreabsolutely beautiful -- the blending is seamless and truly stunning. His work speaks for itself. This was my first time visiting this salon. I walked in requesting a pink and white powder ombré full set. When asked what shape I wanted (and I want to emphasize that I was asked), I said coffin and specified that I wanted them on the shorter side. The nails ended up a bit longer than I prefer, but to be fair, that's on me -- I should have spoken up during the service. My concern is with pricing transparency. There was no discussion about cost beforehand, and pricing is not listed on the website. At checkout, I was shown a total of $68 for the full set, which I was completely fine with. However, I was then informed there was an additional $10 "shaping fee." I've been getting my nails done since middle school and have never been charged a separate shaping fee for a standard shape like coffin. To make matters more confusing, my nails are actually more square than coffin, so I was surprised to be charged extra for a shape I didn't really receive. I don't mind paying for quality work -- and the work itself was beautiful. But being surprised with additional charges at checkout left me feeling caught off guard. Clear communication about pricing upfront would make a big difference in the overall client experience. If you decide to visit, I'd just recommend asking about total pricing beforehand to avoid surprises. Overall: gorgeous work, but pricing transparency could definitely be improved.

    I just went in yesterday for my first time and brought my little daughters with me. The ladies who…read moredid my daughters' nails were great. My daughters are 4 and 7, and the estheticians were gentle and kind to them. One of them even offered to put cute floral designs on her nails for $6 extra, and then went above and beyond. My mani and pedi were quick. The pedi stayed on and I loved the color. The nail polish on my thumbs started to sink to the sides so the lady at the front desk was nice enough to redo it since my original esthetician was already helping someone else. The real reason I'm writing is because, not even 24 hours later, the nail polish started to peel from three of my nails. The video I'm posting shows what it looks like. I feel bad wanting to come in to have it redone, but it didn't even last a whole day. The salon is closed for now so I'm hoping that they will still take me and help me tomorrow.

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    Best pedicure and customer service I've received in and around San Marcos/Escondido. I showed up as…read morea walk in and was immediately welcomed and seated. They offered me a drink and made sure I was comfortable. The quality of the gel pedicure was fantastic as well. I've tried a ton of other places and never gone back, but will definitely go here for my next pedi.

    So sad to have to write this review. I have been going there for years and always see Jenny. She is…read moregenuine, honest and kind. She has always treated me so well. The owner is nice and the young girl who answers phones and checks clients in. However after yesterday I will no longer be going back. I brought my best friend with me, it was her first visit there. She had Jimmy as her technician. When she asked if he could clean up around the nails and underneath, he threw a fit like a toddler would. He said he wasn't comfortable doing her nails, got a big attitude. Then I stepped in because my friend wasn't going to ask again. Well then Jimmy and I got into it. He called me a bitch, was so rude and unprofessional. I'm disappointed in how the owner reacted. Jimmy needs to be fired for his lack of professionalism. There was no solution to his poor behavior. Jenny is great and if she moves salons I'll see her again but I refuse to go back to a place that treats and allows their employees to act that way. There should have been a discount or something given for the poor experience. But nope nothing, $140 later for two sets of nails. Ridiculous lol My response to the lack of ownership this owner has taken: That's funny, because that's not what you were saying during the service. You repeatedly apologized to both my best friend and me. This was her first time here, and even you acknowledged the experience was unacceptable and apologized for it. I was personally hugged and told "sorry" for the incident, and you even stated that you would handle the situation accordingly. If you have the video, that's great, it will reflect his behavior exactly as I stated from the beginning. As a business owner, especially after having a loyal customer for years, your response here only shows a complete lack of professionalism.

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