I received a great pedicure from a lovely woman named Mulan. I made an appointment and was greeted at the entrance and sat down immediately with Mulan. The pricing was reasonable, and the atmosphere was clean and friendly. read more

WORST manicure I've ever had and the WORST customer service. I made an appointment for a dip manicure with Lily (the owner). I had a dip manicure on which she didn't soak off - I questioned her and she said to just do a "fill". It's not how I typically get them done but I obliged. She "filled" the growth with clear dip powder. She had me go under the UV light for the base coat, which I questioned but again obliged. She had me go wash my hands and when I came back she had gel bottles of color, not the dip powder. I told her I did not want gel and I want dip. She insisted it's better and won't chip. I told her I booked a dip manicure, not a gel manicure and she told me she already did the dip (referring to the clear she applied to fill the gap). In the end she gave me a gel manicure, but not even a good one. She did a horrible job shaping them (not the shape I asked for) and the gel is incredibly thick and lumpy. I told her how it looked bad and you could see the gap where she "filled it" and she tried to put more polish on it. I told her no because it already looks super thick. She made no apologies. She then told me it was $25. I should have refused to pay but I gave her my card. I see my receipt and see $45. I told her I thought she said $25. I exclaimed "$45 for this"! I didn't tip and walked out. After I tried to cool off, I came back in. She eventually offered to redo it but I told her I had no time to sit there and soak off and redo it as my daughter would be up from her nap soon and I'm leaving town the next morning. I should age demanded a refund, but I didn't. I told her I was disappointed in my nails and service and she couldn't care less. I would NOT recommend Lily or this nail salon. read more

Cindy is wonderful at doing nails, she's considerate and always double checks her work. I am very satisfied with my nails and they came out just like the inspo photo i showed her. The prices were affordable, and i am very happy with my service:') read more

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Love this place! It's a much larger nail shop than the others in Encinitas, we had driven to 4 other shops and they were very small and the smell was very strong. This beautiful Nail shop was easy to get to and even as busy as they were they had a lot of staff to take us right in for a pedicure. There ventilation was great because we really didnt smell much of the nail polishes. They use plastic inserts so the bowls were clean and the massage felt great. This is my new favorite place to go for my hand and toe nails. The prices are much more reasonable than all of the other places we checked out too. read more

Happiness Nails & Spa - Love this place! - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have gone there, frequently, for years, however if there is not a stop to this tactic, i will go elsewhere. A couple of the nail technicians have pressured me to pay in cash. It happened again, when i was there, very recently. It doesnt necessarily have to do with their work but it makes me uncomfortable & i really dont want to pay in cash. I would hope that management oversees this and puts a stop to it. Also, the nail technician i worked with recently overcharged me. Sounds like retaliation when i wouldn't pay cash. This is a very tacky maneuver and should be reported to Managment. I dont know who management is, & dont really want to put the energy into finding out. I just hope someone from management reads this and responds. read more

The lady was nice but charged me way more than it should've been. The polish is all over my cuticles and i tried to get it off but it took off the paint on my finger. it was a nice vibe in the room tho. Tracy is amazing. my friend got her and hers looked incredible tho. got my nails done on thursday and paint is lifting a little. read more

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Cindy is the best! She is quick but also so thorough. It's always easy to get an appointment and the staff are very friendly.

I managed to do a face plant on the stairs in front of Happy Nail Salon today having misjudged a step. The manager apparently noticed my low quality dive and summoned three or four of his staff who came to my assistance. The staff triaged me, immediately whipped out a small medical kit and treated my minor scrapes. I left with the only real damage done to my ego. If this business treats its paying customers anything close to the way it treats a passer-by, it must deliver five star service. Thank you again Happiness Nails. RD Nedrow Carlsbad read more

I cannot recommend this place. I had a good pedicure experience at this place last year. But yesterday I came once again for a pedicure with callous removal, for which I paid extra (no nail painting). Not a single callous was removed, though I did receive a very light massage and minor nail trimming for what was close to $40. When I asked for the callouses to be addressed, the very rude woman at the front desk offered a reduction of $5. The man who had done such a poor job lectured me on the need to come several times to address callouses, while I tried to explain that a young woman there had previously done a fine job with one session. It phased neither the arrogant woman at the front desk, nor the man who had done a poor job. While mistakes can be made, their total lack of concern for quality service, customer satisfaction and customer retention makes it impossible to recommend them. read more

I have been coming into this shop for about ten years now, since I was 13. I am finally done coming in. Over the years, I've gotten very good service as well as very bad service, and recently the bad has taken over. I won't go in depth, but to sum it up, these people have horrible attitudes (they will roll their eyes and their entire demeanor is just horrible), their work isn't great most of the time and sometimes it's just really bad, and they don't use clean tools for every person. They have cheap prices and if you get the right people, you can take advantage of their specialities to get a decent set of nails, that's why I kept going back along with the fact that they're 3 min from my house. However the other day, I had a horrible experience and that was just the last straw for me. read more

Worst pedicure I've ever had. Lady rolling eyes after I picked the basic and then did a horrible job painting, distracted talking to friend while "massaging" and didn't help put on my sandals and then rolled her eyes when I had to ask for her to help fix them when I accidentally smudged. Same day, started chipping. Came to color nails in la costa two days later and it's one of the best pedicures I've ever had! Such a waste of money and should also have read the reviews before going. read more

Unfortunately my nails are jacked up. I went in for a removal of my acrylic nails done by a different nail salon new by (they have been on for 2 weeks) it was cheap (10$) but instead of soaking them off or any attempt to separate the acrylic from the nail she cut them down then took a plastic nail and very painfully shoved it between the acrylic and real nail prying it off. I now have a crack down my main finger. On a postive note I've gone here before and my gel nails were nice but expensive. read more

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I've given them a few chances because I used to come here all the time and loved it. The quality and service has gone downhill. The last 2 gel manicures I've gotten have only lasted a week. I went into today for a mani padi and the gal did my nails like she was mad at me. The pedicure was so rushed and everything she did was so ROUGH. The manicure was even worse. When she put the alcohol on after the for my fingers started burning and when I looked closely it's because I have cuts (like paper cuts) all around my cuticles from how roughly she "buffed" my nails. I got my nails done 2 hours ago and they still hurt. I then had to go back and forth with her 7 TIMES that I would not be paying with cash or Venmo. This business has always accepted card and there are no signs stating it's cash only. She told me next time I need to pay with cash or Venmo. There will not be a next time for me. read more

went with a group of girls today for a mani/Pedi. Of the 5 of us I was the last one finished and nails looked horrible... The gal that applied my polish said we needed to wait for the polish to dry more before applying top coat. A different gal, who had done my pedicure came over fanned my nails with a menu and applied the top coat before the polish had even somewhat dried leaving my polish streaky & transparent and then sent me on my way with wet nails. The bad reviews are not nonsense! I will never return. I will have to pay to have my polish changed. read more

Happiness nails and spa is amazing this is my fav nail place Lyn is amazing she is so nice and very good at nails especially designs it is so calm there and the experience is amazing I would definitely recommend this nail place read more

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So... I definitely should've read reviews before I dropped into this nail salon. Last night at 6:10 pm I decided to drop in and get a quick mani/pedi. I know they close at 7 but I don't do polish so I figured it wouldn't be a problem. First off, after I tell the man at the front what I would like to have done he proceeds to have some kind of a back and forth argument with the lady that he is asking to do my nails while she is eating her dinner. After 2 minutes of them arguing he tells me to sit in chair 1. When I say this is the most rushed mani pedi I have had I am not exaggerating. The woman did both my hands and feet in 30 minutes. She aggressively filed, clipped, removed calluses, etc. She didn't even acknowledge me, ask how my night was, nothing. So I'm a pretty understanding person usually but this was completely unacceptable to me. I somehow ended up with none of my fingernails being the same length or shape?! And she didn't even offer to buff them even though I asked for no polish! I ended up spending $50 on this ridiculous manicure and pedicure with insanely terrible customer service. I will literally never step foot in this place again and will NEVER recommend it to anyone. read more

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Always have gotten gel mani/ pedi, because of a particular nail tech -is the only reason for return. Can easily spend $100+ here on just that, but I can't agree with the middle-aged nasty hag at front desk on Customer Service for that amount! She does a lot of gossip & (yes certain nail shops have stigma for talking in different language about the customers), but one can feel it here/ very chilling -she's not slick/ discrete. Very inappropriate, disrespectful, and unprofessional. Every now & again she'll give a smirk, but that is simply more confirmation (since no words= weird). Also confirming her behavior is our phone exchanges; I haven't fed into it yet, but she is just as disgusting/ condescending/ snobbish &, patronizing just trying to make an appt. One recent ph call, ehe berated/ scolded me as if I was her high schooler - not sure why. Have had no negative interactions there, I pay & tip, and consistent with visits/ appts. #Clueless# Google Translator.... whr are u? Haha. In any event, I have watched her be extremely biased partial/ bigoted towards certain individuals when they enter or exit. Goes out of her way (with greeting, saluation, or gratitude) for... and a few others (she feels is not alike) she WONT SAY ANYTHING (not bye, not thank you, see you later: NOTHING - very rude & cunning. The atmosphere or vibe is sinister or menacing (like being in a fish bowl) due to all the stares from the 'workers' (probably from whatever is going around from the boss lady/ tainted weak leadership). The stars are only for the outcome of my nails & the nail tech who at least keeps a good game face/ business conduct. What could be improved is a replacement for the tired elder at the front counter, never seen doing anyone a service! LEARN HOW TO TREAT/ VALUE YOUR REGULARS... better yet -ALL CUSTOMERS. read more

I got a pedicure and the cut my "cuticles" which ended up being a big chunk of my toe. It immediately got infected so I had to go to the doctor and take an antibiotic. Not there's like this really thick skin growing around the cut, which is grotesque. The didn't offer the service for free while my toe was gushing blood. Never again! read more

My favorite spot for nails in Encinitas I had my claws done here for my engagement, my wedding AND my bday. Guess what? They looked fab every time. I like that I know when I come in here they take me. No come back in an hour stuff. It's DEPENDABLE. The staff is good and efficient. Parking is a breeze. My gel manicures last 3+ weeks too. read more

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Horrible customer service. Hayley is rude . Very bad job on acrylic. She fixed my nail that broke and it looks really bad. The worse of all is her attitude. She started speaking Vietnamese after I showed my nail and refused to fix it. Horrible experience. read more

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They are sloppy! The "esthetician" destroyed my eyebrows. It's gross and unprofessional. Stay away!!'

They have increased their prices and they don't spend as much time with the customers. I plan to find a new nail salon. read more

This usually is my Go to and absolute favorite nail salon as I've never had issues there and the staff are incredible but today i had a new employee who I had not seen since I moved back from college and I was unfortunately disappointed in how clean my acrylics came out, even asking him to fix it there is a gel polish on the edge of my cuticles and he missed multiple spots on my nail. However I did have an incredible pedicure today and do not want to fault this amazing buisness I just would make sure you ask for a more experienced nail tech for acrylics. The purple nails are my last set and my pink ones are the ones I got today.. I will be back but making sure I ask for a better nail tech! read more

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Love these ladies (and the gentlemen too!). Always great service. I usually call ahead and schedule with my favorite nail tech. Love everything about Happiness Nails! Last week I brought my Mom with me. She just had a hip replacement and needed special care. All the ladies made sure she was comfortable and that her nails were perfect!! Finally, the guy who gives the neck massages is magic!!!! Thanks!! read more

I wanted my fingernails done for my daughters wedding. I asked for them to be even because my right nails were longer than my left. Because of the language barrier, I ended up with no nails short as shit!!! I am so disappointed. I'll never go back there again. read more

Worst experience-I tried them after just moving here and I'll NEVER go back. My cuticles look horrible. Tu was very aggressive pushing down when cutting my cuticle. I've never had that happen before and I've been getting my nails down for over 35yrs! She had to polish my toes twice because it was uneven polish and she put the top coat on so fast it bubbled. We also both have dirt under our nails. What a waste of time and money for my husband and I! read more

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The worst customer service. They are packed and she tells me she can do my gel manicure "no problem." I waited close to 30 minutes without service so I Ieft. Inefficiently run- there were several techs just sitting on their phones while I was waiting to be seen. All the while, the lady at the desk is answering calls and telling people on the other line that "we are not busy at all- come right in!" They are super money hungry and don't do business right. As I sat there, I heard the lady next to me complain that her nails chipped and broke after a day and she was back to complain. read more

Not pleased at all. I called them over the phone and asked the price to remove my old acrylic nails and get a new set with a french tip design I was told it would be $53. I go in and get told them price of getting a new set was $75 if I kept my nails on and filled them in. Then they told me it was $80 because I was asking to get the french tip design done. I went along with it not realizing I was being overcharged when my 50 dollar nails (removal of old nails, new nails and design) from another business were nicer than this current set. I was told I was "saving money" by keeping my old set, a new set would've been 93 dollars. Not only all of that but these nails have chipped severely shortly after getting them done. I've had sets where they did not chip at all while doing the same activities I'm currently doing. This place is a waste of your money!! read more

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This is a shellac manicure four days out, what a waste. If I could give zero stars I would. I think the picture speaks for itself. Never again! read more

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I have been coming to happiness nail off and on for several years. I went I. On Saturday and for a gel mani and pedi. When I got home the polish felt strange. By the next day it was actually bubbling and peeling off. I called and was told the owner Rose would take care of it. I drove over there and Rose would not make it right. She told me to come back when the other person is working. In the mean time there were probably 5 technicians doing nothing Why couldn't one of them help And fix my horrible nails. Horrible customer service and attitude from the owner. Never going back Don't waste your time or money read more

This place has really gone downhill. They literally cut my friend's foot and this was with supposed Royal pedicure. I will NEVER return nor will I recommend this place to anyone. read more

I have to say- it's hard to find a place that meets/exceeds expectations every time you get your nails done. But it wasn't until coming here that I was able to find that. Huge shout out to Mulan. For her meticulous work she does and the pride she takes in her work that makes me walk out every time smiling at how great my nails look. read more

My girl friend has been using this salon for years and always loves the outcome of her nails, so I took her recommendation, and she is very picky. She recommended both Hanna and Tammy. I ended up using Hanna and she did a wonderful job on my gel mani and pedi, and on my dry cuticles as I'm not in the habit of getting routine mani/pedi's. I also love the ambiance in the salon. I am definitely making this my go-to nail salon. read more

My mobile pedicurist moved out of state and I have been to Happiness nails twice so far. This is a booming business in Encinitas and they have a steady stream of guests that keep the nearly 20 spa stations full. 3 Stars is A-ok, this is a chop shop for the most part. They were quick and efficient and my nails look good. Each of the spa stations contained a disposable plastic liner, which I hate to see, but know is needed in this setting. Nobody wants nail fungus! Some of the issues include staff conversations in another language while performing pedicure services. This is a pet peeve of mine as I never know if they are talking smack about the clientele or about themselves. This is inappropriate in any service position, the customer needs to be the center of attention. On my first visit I got started with a gal that I liked and after she removed the polish and started scrubbing my feet a new person took over, and I did not like the new gal nearly as much. After my pedicure was done I noticed that her technique was mediocre as well, so I guess I got the bait and switch. Today I stopped by and it was 9:20, they open at 10 but they said come in and were happy to start work early, and I appreciated their flexibility very much. I had sleeping kids at home to entertain so i was not planning on the massage, the deep scrub, a pedicure or any other treatments. She asked me at least two times whether I wanted each of them and got a bit pushy when I declined. I thought it was rude to keep pressuring me, but then I dismissed it on cultural norms. So if you are in the mood for a pedicure, Happiness is a decent bet in Encinitas. The wait is short, the quality is decent, and they seemed to be employing sanitary practices. 3 stars for those things. read more

I have always found everyone I have used to do a great job with a pedicure or a gel manicure. I have been using Quana and she does a great job. Everyone is pleasant and eager to please. read more

Went in the other day to remove my acrylic nails that I had on. Unfortunately the lady that was helping me started to take them off a very different way then how normally I see them get taken off. I told her she was hurting me and to please change it off which she did but I don't think I will be back here just from this experience. read more

Happiness Nails & Spa - This is how she left them. - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I walked in and it looked busy so I thought it would be pretty good. After my manicure, I still had small bits of nail polish around 6 of my 10 fingers. I also had a pedicure with an older lady who looked super Unhappy to be there. She changed the water temperature and immediately it was super hot water. Ouch. Her colleagues seem to say something to her another language. I don't know what they said. Then she pushed my cuticle far back on my big toe and that hurt. I really did not know how to react. When I got home and bathed, I finished trimming the dead skin from around my toes myself. It was surprisingly busy, good location. I will not go back. read more

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I have always loved happiness spa! I love that they have a lot of staff so you barely have to wait to be seen! I asked for short nails for school and the nail tech got it right on point, I was very happy with my visit! read more

Great experience getting a spa pedicure. Nice attention to detail and lovely massage.

Wish I had looked at the reviews before utilizing this salon. I had a gift certificate & thought I'd try them out for a simple manicure. Bad service, don't honor appt times & nail tech shredded my cuticles to the point that I bled on/off all evening. There are so many wonderful nail salons in the area. Stay away from this salon. read more