Joy Nails in Oceanside on Vista Way is a clean and busy salon that provides high-quality work at very fair prices. I walked in for a builder gel removal, manicure, and pedicure, and the total came to $60; they normally charge $15 for builder gel removal, but it drops to $10 if you add another service, and the pedicure itself was only $30. The only drawback is the mandatory tablet check-in which requires you to share your name, email, and phone number. However, the service from my technician, Linda, was excellent as she was both sweet and professional. This is definitely a place that I'll come back to again and again. read more

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

Facebook algorithms really do work when it comes to attracting new clientele--I hadn't even been in Oceanside 24 hours before Joy's Nail Salon popped up on my feed. As someone who loves nail art, I decided to go out of my way and give them a try. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. I went in for a simple polish change and nail shaping, but was persuaded to get a fill instead. During the service, I asked the technician to lower the speed of the electric file because it was hurting my nail bed, and I requested a round shape since oval or almond didn't seem to be an option. Rather than accommodating these basic requests, the technician refused to continue, stating that "her power and mine wouldn't match." The owner later suggested it may have been a language barrier, but even after understanding my concerns, she said she couldn't make the technician complete the service. This was after a significant amount of product had already been removed from three of my nails. I even offered to have everything removed and let another technician finish with a simple manicure, but that was also unsuccessful. To make matters worse, I was told that this technician was the only one who works with that product and that I should consider going to their "sister" location. At that point, I chose to leave, feeling frustrated and disrespected. What concerns me most is the reasoning behind the refusal. The owner stated I appeared scary when I walked in. All in all, I can't help but question whether it was due to me advocating for my comfort and service preferences--or something more (as in race and stature). As a professional and educator, I simply expect to be treated with care and respect as a paying customer. This was one of the worst salon experiences I've had. I would not recommend this business. There are many other salons that  value their clients--save your time and go elsewhere. read more

I've been coming here for 15+ years! I haven't been here in YEARS! It was nice to see so many familiar nail techs still here at this location. For this appointment, I just asked for a Gel Pedicure French tip color. Marta did my set & she did such an amazing job I'm so happy with my toes!! I definitely will be coming back again !!!!! read more

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Me and my sister called ahead to see if they could take us for a walk in we both love our nails definitely would go to them again!!! read more

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I went to this place because it was recommended from a friend. The last time I got my nails done was at another place about a month prior where the technician rushed through everything and it felt like she ruined my nails. My nails were brittle from the experience, so I wasn't sure if they would be able to do anything with my short nails. TT did my nails and was so patient and nice. I had a design that I wanted for an event I was attending and it required art on the 4th nail and 5 different shades of grey. She did an amazing job and I was very impressed. She worked so hard on the flower design until I was satisfied and never made me feel bad. I was so happy with her work. Linh did my toes and she did an amazing job and spent good time on it. This is a big nail spa but they are adequately staffed and even though it was really full, I never felt like my technicians rushed at all. I would highly recommend and am so thankful for my technicians!! read more

Zoey did an amazing job once again!! She is so patient and does exactly what I ask for. Love coming here read more

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I was so happy with my nails! They were exactly what I asked for, I got compliments that same night. I asked for a light pink Cat Eye. read more

nails by Celine Love getting my nails done here The work speaks for its self very great nail tech read more

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Getting you' nails done should not be stressful. Dirty, poor service and experience.

Bella is the worse to have do your pedicure!!! Doesn't know how to handle ingrown. Don't waste your money going to her! read more

Been coming here for months and I always leave so happy when Nancy does my nails! She is so sweet, professional, and is good at what she does! Make sure you ask for Nancy, she is the best!! read more

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I had a brand new full set of gel X nails done and no joke the next day they were lifting about to fall off. I went in to have them fixed and they sent me to the same guy that did them, he said he never seen that happen before but would redo them I asked if he did them the same wouldn't they just pop off again ? He said he would just take them off and refund me, while rushing to get them off he cut my pinky and didn't have alcohol in his cart to clean it and just dipped it in the acetone which burned then he proceeded to file my real nail so deep it left marks in my real nail and hurt bad. He had asked me to pay him with Venmo so he refunded me with Venmo but did not refund me the whole amount. This place is a joke & the owner did not seem to care.. very unprofessional !! I just pray I don't get a infection from this gnarly cut :( read more

Nails turned out soooo cute! Nancy's been doing my nails for years and is always so accurate when I show her a picture. Love this place!! read more

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I came in for a gel X fill and a nail design and she did so well! She nailed the inspo photo and I couldn't be happier! I'll be back for sure! read more

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I'm in Oceanside on vacation and googled for a nearby place. Then I checked yelp for reviews and kept seeing positive comments about Celine, and she did not disappoint. Her attention to detail was impressive! I do recommend getting pricing ahead of time as I think she up-sold me without realizing it, but that's on me for not asking enough questions. But worth it - she did a great job. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely come back! read more

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The past few times my girlfriend has got her nails done here, the workers are very rude. It seems like they have an issue with her not wanting to pay via Venmo. read more

Spent $50 on my gel chrome nails and it's been exactly 1 week and this is what they look like - not sure why 7 days in gel nails look this bad and the chrome is coming off and I have not done any heavy lifting. I also asked her not to cut my cuticles to much because they peel and here we are. I'm so disappointed I really was hoping they would do a good job read more

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First time at joy nails. I got a gel mani-pedi. The woman doing my nails was very kind, and communicative. However, they ran out of the color I chose, and the second one I chose. Luckily I ended up really liking my third option! Good quality for the price. No frills, but overall would go back! read more

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First time here. The lady is super rough and talking to everyone, but not in English. Has stopped several times now in the middle of my massage to talk with co-workers. Just stopped again to put in her ear buds to take a call on her phone. I came for a relaxing experience - this was not it - too much chatter between all the workers. For a relaxing massage you usually go slow - she rubbed my legs and feet so fast. Not really happy with this experience at all - but thought I would try a new place. EDIT- now she just said wait 5 minutes - grabbed her car keys, walked out and came back 5 mins later. read more

Got a pedicure. This place is efficient and most things seem clean. I'm unsure sure if the clippers and cuticle shapers are sanitized between people. The workers are very nice and the place is quite busy. I would come back my feet felt great after. read more

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I've gone to Joy Nails several times. They do a decent job and they have very relaxing pedicure massage chairs. They do get REALLY busy, but I've never had a problem with a walk-in. Parking lot is huge. Pro tip, you can find deals for them through ClassPass! Otherwise their spa pedicure (regular / non-gel) is a competitive price even with no deals. read more

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Unfortunately I didn't have a good experience here. I asked for a gel x full set and cat eye nail polish. The older gentleman did my nails and was pretty nice and I left happy with my nails. The next day I was taking my retainer out in the morning and my thumb nail came off from my left hand. I decided to give the shop another chance to fix it and the same gentleman fixed it and stated that since my natural nail was half broken off water was getting in between the gel x nails and my natural nail resulting in the nails falling off. This nail has always been like this and I have NEVER had issues with my nails falling off the very next day. The gentleman proceeded to fix my nail and didn't charge me which was nice and I again left pretty happy and satisfied. Please note that while I was waiting for the gentleman to fix my nails the customer sitting next to me had the SAME issue. She had literally came in the same day I did and her thumb nail came off as well. Well the next morning (today) keep in mind I got my nails done Sunday (2 days ago) now my pointer finger nail came off from my right hand when I was washing my hands. This has been so frustrating and I needed my nails done for an event this Thursday. Not once have I had issues with Gelx nails. I paid $68 for this set and also they don't trim your cuticles! read more

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The stylist I had for my Nails was named Brian. He did a terrible job with my Nails and I asked him to fix them. He semi fix them. They look bulky and ugly when I asked for something totally different. And still made me pay $70. I had to go somewhere else for them to fix my nails. read more

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I am nurse, I Took my 4yr granddaughter to get a her nails and toes painted. We've been coming to this place for her, my daughter in-law and myself for years. Sometimes they soak her (4yr old) feet sometimes they don't. We always walk out of there, $15 plus tip for her. The last time I was there they charged me FULL ADULT amount for mani and pedi for a 4yr old! They soaked her feet that's it! I got a full pedicure that I was told to hurry up, choose a color because she had other people who actually had appointments. My pedicure cost a lot less than my 4yr grand daughter's service. Both horrible service! We will not be going back there. This ruined the whole experience of returning to this place. read more

Always consistent and friendly. The owner is very keen to offer complimentary beer, champagne, water and soft drinks. The Deluxe Spa Pedicure is excellent - gotta love that hot wax masque wrapped around your feet - it's so relaxing. When I'm in the neighborhood, Joy Nails & Spa is the only place I go for Mani, Pedi's. read more

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Love my nails. Recommend Tammy. She is skilled and takes her time. Prices are good also read more

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two child manicures, and two adult pedicures, and all four of us were extremely happy. We will definitely be back

This was THE WORST NAIL EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Wish I could give no stars. First time I came Trish did an AMAZING job. Second time I came I got my nails done by an older lady I can't remember her name but was an okay service, had to ask her to push up my nail polish for my hard gel mani because it looked like I already needed a fill and she did so. This time was TERRIBLE! I had Celine. First complaint is that I had to wait about 10 mins for her to finish getting her nails done when the person in the front could have put me with someone else. She rushed my service then after I picked out my color she then put another color SHE picked on my nails she did about 10 coats because she couldn't get the color correct after I told her that those weren't any of the colors I picked. She then proceeded to not take it off but pack on more coats. Then when i mentioned to her I was missing gel at the bottom and didn't like the huge gaps she talked over me saying yeah yeah yeah mind you all while being on a FaceTime call. After I told her I was unhappy with my nails she proceeded to put the top coat on and completely ignored me. So after I went to the front brought up my issue with the lady in the front she then tried to GASLIGHT me and tell me she didn't see an issue when I had the most thickest bubble nails. They both came to the front and started to yell at me infront of other customers that there was no issue and they didn't see the problem. I then told them to just take it off I would not be paying for the nail polish but would pay for the hard gel and shaping she had me go with someone else but make a point to make a scene In front of everyone. Also the lady at the front was pressing me about not knowing the older lady who did my nails name was. Saying well you should know whoever did your nails last time? Insane customer service not in a good way. I was cut and given a bumpy sloppy manicure the second time instead of it being better. At this point I was very irritated and just paid and left. Please don't come here they charge you full price and give you $20 service then try to embarrass you infront of others because you speak up. Chop shop for sure. read more

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Do NOT GO HERE!!!! If I could give zero reviews I would. Such sloppy work for the amount you pay. If I could not pay i absolutely would have. Such a waste of money would love to have it back as I now have to pay to go get it fixed. They don't even soak your nails clean up your cuticles or anything they just slap sh*t on read more

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My wife was visiting her BFF in Oceanside and decided a girls day at the salon, seems like a great way to spend an hour but God wasn't willing this Sunday, my wife came out of the salon with a hack job. Over layered polish, bubbling polish not brought to the edge of the nail, cuticle not removed and completely reshaped her right foot nail profile. Joyful it was not. read more

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Be cautious with this salon. Always confirm the total cost before any services begin. I came in with one broken nail and requested a cut-down, reshape, and color change. I already had a long stiletto set with a fresh fill, so it was clear I didn't need another fill. Despite that, the staff kept insisting on one. The technician started filing off my nails without asking, saying I needed a "new set." I immediately corrected him and repeated my original request. Near the end, I asked for the price, and he told me, "later." He then had a conversation in another language with the manager, but no one explained anything to me. At checkout, I was suddenly told the total was $75. I asked for a breakdown, and the manager claimed it was due to the fill. I reminded her that I did not receive a fill, and she knew that before the technician even started. She spoke to him again in their language and reduced the charge by only $20. They charged me for a service I didn't receive and included a tip without asking. I have no problem paying for quality work, but I won't accept being overcharged or misled. This kind of behavior is unacceptable. read more

Great service! By far THE best pedicure I've gotten! I got the number four pedicure and I received like 4 different massages. Ask for Hana and you can thank me later. Will be returning in the near future, thank you! read more

I didn't have an appointment, i just walked in and got a spa pedicure and a full gel x set. There was no wait, the salon is large so even tho they had quite a few clients, i was seen right away. I had a female tech do my pedicure and a male tech do my nails and both were fantastic. It was quick, efficient, the conversation was effortless and not forced, both were very friendly and personable. My nails turned out perfect. I will definitely be back. read more

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Person at front desk is very rude. My technician was distracted and barely looked at my feet during the pedicure, rushed through. Won't be back. read more

i've gotten my nails done here for almost 2 years, ever since i've moved out here. i've had a few sets done by a couple different people but by far my favorite is Nancy, she's my go to girl, she's super friendly and sweet and i'm always pleased with how my nails come out! i'll never get them done by another person, she makes me feel so welcomed and comfortable. here's one of the sets i got done by her, and not to mention they stay on forever! never had one break. read more

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I had booked an appt through ClassPass. They didn't have anyone available to do my nails for 15-20 min after my scheduled appt. Gel manicure turned out nice, but there is no hand massage (it was 2 sec of lotion being rubbed in). read more

I really loved the service. The ladies were very kind and took care of me good and they are fast and my nails and toes came out beautiful. Thank you all I will be back Great prices too And a complementary champagne. I great-fully appreciate the service. And the vibe was awesome to be around. They smile and are nice. read more

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First of all, I'd like to say that I loved my nail tech. She was very detailed, and did a good job. She was kind, engaging, respectful. But everything around it was not great. I walked in with company and we both wanted a pedicure. A woman at the desk looked very disinterested and gave us RBF and said for us to sign in. Not warm or friendly at all. I looked at the paper at the desk and she points to an iPad on the other side. She seemed disinterested and not engaged at all. Made us feel a bit uncomfortable and not welcomed at all. The nail tech approached us and we explained that we would like a pedicure together. Which apparently everyone understood. Somehow, I started first and finished first. We both were offered something to drink which was very kind and really left a positive impression with me. However, I might not speak the language but I do speak enough languages and traveled enough to understand when someone is talking about us. My company asked to change the nail shape and have it shorter in the end and that is when it started. The other nail tech said something loudly in her mother tongue to which others chimed in. Another nail tech went to sit at the manicure station and looked directly at us and said something that they found extremely funny but when they noticed I was not happy looking at them since I was observing the room, they immediately got quiet. It's like when you are caught talking about someone and notice they looked at you - the whole body language changed and they stopped. That interaction made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I read the room and it was clear to me that the joke was on us. Again, when leaving and paying the same woman at the desk. She asked if I'm paying cash or card in such a rude fashion, that I was done. Even when I kindly ask where the trash is: she pointed to the door. They really need someone different at the desk. Someone that likes their job a little and has some customer experience. Left a nice tip for each nail tech and won't be coming back. read more

Celine is AMAZING! Took her time and made sure my nails and experience was perfect! Highly recommend read more

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I've had family coming here for many years. Unfortunately Tammy has messed up big time twice! She's careless and too quick rather than taking her time to make sure her clients are safe and happy. A few years ago, she made my niece who was maybe 11 or 12 at the time bleed while getting her mani . My aunt who has also been a returning customer went in yesterday and is in a lot of pain. She wanted her usual pedi, with a cut down and to feel better but Tammy was extremely careless and made her bleed badly and tried to interrogate her as if she was the reason she herself was bleeding! The pain is worse today. Do not go here and do not go to TAMMY!!! read more

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