So the manicure itself was actually okay, I am however used to more of an elongated pampering…read moreexperience when it comes to manicures. Especially when you're paying $55 for them. I will say the polish doesn't go completely to the edges of the nail, but it is what it is. She did a good job . The reason for the 3 stars is due to the customer service element. When I walked in the employees were whispering/talking amongst themselves about a client/coworker that was currently in the salon sitting directly behind me. I don't mind if you need to talk about something going on in the workplace, but that is hardly something to discuss directly in front of the client you are working on. I don't think i'll be going again, but don't let this review sway you, I hope you have a more positive experience!

I walked in to this salon and was able to snag the last appointment of the day thankfully!!…read more I was having a rough day and wanted to treat myself to a simple gel mani and regular pedi. The vibe in the salon was great! All of the ladies working in the shop were so fun and upbeat and chatty. The environment was great and it made me feel better after having a hard day. The salon interior is also clean and tidy. The gel mani was done by Tory. She is so detailed. I can tell she has very high standards for her work and is very skilled. She was precise and I noticed that she paid extra attention to cleaning up the gel with a brush to make sure it didn't get on my skin. Her attention to detail can be rare to find at other salons. I don't have pictures of my pedicure but it was okay - I didn't love how my nails were shaped but it was fine and the polish stayed on for a long time which was great. The pedicure was good overall. This was definitely the best nail salon I've tried in north county and I will have to come back another time.

The best best best!! I drive from San clemente to Carlsbad just to see Sarah! She completely…read moretransformed the look of my nails and my hands overall. Not only is she amazing at nails, she is such a rad person! So happy I found her she is a gem

Sarah is very experienced and talented with nails and people. Her warm empathetic manner and my…read morenewly gorgeous nails lifted my spirits. Don't walk, run to her for amazing nails

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

Had the pleasure of coming in and having Jenny do my Gel manicure and pedicure. She's the sweetest…read morelady 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!

Kim gives the best waxing. She's efficient and thorough, very important when it comes to waxing…read more I've not had to clean up at home with tweezers, if you know what I mean. And she also does an amazing job on nails. Especially cleaning up my terrible cuticles. Thank you Kim!

I went in today for a brazilian wax, I was super nervous to go somewhere but everyone was very kind…read moreand accommodating and made the experience fantastic. It was super quick and very fairly priced. I definitely would go back!

All the girls (and guy) at Pearl Nails are great at what they do. When I first decided to get…read moremanicures, it didn't matter to me who did them. But once Lindsay did my manicure, I now only schedule them with her. She has a way about doing manicures that is very thorough, professional and enjoyable. We have conversations about anything, she always makes you feel special and she always does a super fantastic job. It is a very clean shop. Whether it is a manicure or a pedicure, come to Pearl Nails and find your favorite!

TLDR: Pricey nails that don't last more than a day without being an issue. Don't come here if you…read morelike having a set that won't snap in half because they're so thin the day after you got them, or cause bacterial growth from improper application. I've been going to this place for years, but recently the service is really lacking and it's unacceptable. I paid about $200 for a gel ex set and gel pedicure, which is a pretty penny, but wouldn't be a problem if the service provided was equivalent to that amount. Unfortunately, the day after I had my gel ex set done my nails started separating from the faux nail, which has never happened before. So I called to have them fixed, and brace yourself for what comes next. I sit in the lobby and felt a bit nervous because normally I'm not the kind of person to go back and complain about an error, but this was an actual hazard because of the nail separating which can cause fungus growth on my nail bed. When it's my turn to sit at a desk I show one of the techs my nails, and she tries to fix my nail separation by putting glue in-between the gap. GIRL. So now on top of having separated nails, now the gunk stuck under my nail from improper application is now being cemented in there like an artifact, and yet the gap was still there. Obviously I was upset with this because the issue wasn't fixed, and now there's nail glue all over my finger tips touching my skin. I said this won't do, they need to come off and the nail tech (Diemlly) was willing to give me an acrylic set free of charge. After this I felt like they redeemed themselves and decided to give them another chance. Bad decision. I went to get a fill about a week and a half after the re-do set had grown out and decided to keep the same shape, just do a different color, nothing crazy. I paid about $55 for the fill, and was pleased with how they turned out. This didn't last for long. Imagine my reaction when my nail breaks in half because of how thin the acrylic was applied during the fill while I'm literally drying off with a towel after the shower. If I was gardening or doing something that compromised my nails and it broke I wouldn't be as upset, but that wasn't the case. This kind of service is absolutely unacceptable considering the economic climate. Paying $55 for the nails to not even last day, and having to go back because they weren't even applied right is egregious. Don't waste your time and money like I did!

So on our to Carlsbad we randomly rolled the dice to find a massage place that would do a couples…read moremassage within 30 min drive and Olive Leaf Spa was the winner!!! We each did a 90 min massage for $90. 60 min for $60. Very good price for that area if you are on the hunt for a local Asian massage place. Played relaxing music and we each had our own private rooms. My husband said he really enjoyed it as she was able to get out some knots behind his shoulder, neck, and booty area. I enjoyed the hot oil and hot stones. Both were included in the massage price. My back was feeling the relief too. So we will keep this place in our Rolodex as they were very accommodating and able to take us at short notice.

I have been to many massages and the person did not seem trained. They kept pushing on my bone…read morethinking it was a knot. I would not go back.

I made a reservation time for a facial and brow wax... my aesthetician was very professional and…read morethorough... we had a great conversation during my treatment... relaxing & enjoyable.... No parking in front.... but like most places in Carlsbad village you can walk...

F O R . W H O M . T H E . B A R . T O L L S . . …read more What's up with it, my vanilla faces? Thank you to speak me: my first Yelp review. My country send me to U-S-and-A to become educate great American alcohol novelists F. Scotts Fitzgerald and Ernie Hemingways. HIGH FIVE! Today I go to village bars to learn drinking American alcohols just like F. Scotts and Ernie Hemingways. I walk in beauty bar name "Sweat Cheeks". At first I am so confuse -- no smell of ox urines, no knife-fight with ugly named Igor, and worst of all... no horse beer tastes like Chernobyl! In my country, beauty bar is place belching mens with fermented-yak-milk cologne smoke beer and drink cigarette. Sometimes marry cousin by accident. Happiness Hour Cocktail is 2 vodkas in same cup. Always Lynyrd Skynyrd jukebox. Next to neon Baywatch pinballs machine. THIS American beauty bar is a place to give skincares, massage, and waxings?!? WAWAWEWA!! I call wife who was reading fairy tale to childrens where all characters execute. She say I need this kind of beauty bar because my skin folds like accordion and I smell like sister after wedding night. Here... woman without mustache use a steam machine... just like secret-police interrogation... and scrub face like it's floor of bus station. Make my face tight, like young goat. Very niice! At home we only clean face with toes-of-camel, potato yogurt, and grandmother bathwater. Next she rips hair from jungle of national forest. I scream like first-time chicken at plucking festival! Lucky she didn't removed Soviet microchip. At end give me sample of lotion made from gypsy tears. Now I look glowing like traditional disco ball in funeral tent {*gives two thumbs up*}! If you want be soft like sheep-after-winter-shave, smooth for romance, and not smelling like a cabbage... come to American beauty bar! Though you may lose dignity, gain rash, and sober like priest on Tuesday... maybe... if lucky... you receive free sample lotion. Greatest country in world! Pro tip: Sweet Cheeks is a hidden gem of a day spa and retail boutique. Came here for wife's birthday and haven't stopped returning! We've had consistently great treatment(s) at a fair price. The skincare line they use is Eminence of which I have received many sample lotions. HIGH FIVE!

Ready for a night on the town with an incredible mani/pedi by Sheryl!…read moreI especially like that you're in a private room, and don't have to deal with having to listen to other people's conversations because you have the whole place to yourself. I was so relaxed, I fell asleep during the entire pedicure. Sheryl is detailed, and doesn't miss a hangnail!

Scheryl gave me a natural nail pedicure. I love that she focused on using Shellac instead of gel…read more(better for the nails! But same result) She gave me a reflexology foot massage which was wonderful. I'll be back!!

Best Hair Ever!!!!!! I've had my hair highlighted for almost…read more35 years and I have never been so pleased with my unruly damaged beyond hair. But, I found a treasure in Sarah S! She's AMAZING!!! My hair felt like silk! It was the best most natural color and highlights I've had since I was a teenager. Because I have a horrible back she made it very accommodating by changing positions and keeping check of my comfort. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sarah Call today, she fills up fast.

I went to Dana to achieve this balayage look. She was very sweet but unfortunately I left extremely…read moredisappointed in the outcome. I am not sure if she's not used to working with dark hair but I left with an unblended and very brassy ombré look. Not to mention my "face framing highlights" turned out to be chunky streaks. Unfortunately it was nothing I was looking for - I tried to give it some time - thinking I could like it, but I just couldn't bare the coppery tones. Thankfully she was accommodating to my feelings about my hair and I was able to receive some of the money back. Very unfortunate though I will have to go elsewhere to get it fixed.

Walked in off the street, they weren't busy and three ladies went to work on my husband and myself…read more No waiting. Cindy gave a great foot massage, one of the best ever. Jenny did some waxing, and didn't miss a hair. Really enjoyed my visit. I wii be returning.

They were not friendly at all. I sat down and they finally looked at me, and I asked if I could get…read morea manicure. She said we have an hour and 15 minute wait right now. Seriously on a Saturday? Why would you only have 2 people working? And even so, there was only 2 customers in there. Ok well, they obviously don't need business.