I loved my experience at Legend Nails. The technician was very kind and experienced. The foot and hand massages were great. My pedicure and manicure looked awesome and have lasted a long time without chipping. read more

Great customer service and very kind staff! I've had my nails done many times and they always turn out great! 100% recommend!

Great place. Have been doing my nails for many years. Love the staff. Friendly especially Loc and Susan.

Best service EVER! Very, very competitive prices and a great little slice of Encinitas. Loc was an amazing nail artist ‍ and made my visit so pleasant! My nails are impeccable and his attention to detail and passion for the trade really shows. Would highly recommend!! read more

I'm getting married on Saturday and I asked for a subtle French hombre gel mani and Luc did EXACTLY that!! Thank you for your insane talent!!! read more

Legend Nails - Hombre French gel mani - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

Legend Nails is the BEST! They take their time, and make my fugly feet look so much better. They're so sweet too. I won't go anywhere else.

My nails look flippin awesome - this place rocks! I made a mani/pedi appointment for me and my cousin at 12 noon and they started EXACTLY on time. Although it took half an hour to scrape off my gel mani, the manicurist diligently removed all traces of red. If it wasn't for her, I would have probably peeled it off myself which is NOT healthy for my already unhealthy nails. The mani was only 13 bucks (including hand massage)! Can you believe that? Plus the manicurist went above and beyond by helping my cousin get to her car (which was a block away) so that she wouldn't screw up her nails. Now that is what I call excellent customer service!! read more

Legend Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have been going there for about 6 years. They do a great job with nails and are friendly and professional. Gel nails stay on for over a month! They grow out without any chipping or peeling. They are a family business and care about their clients. I highly recommend them (at the risk of having a harder time getting an appointment). This is what my nails look like well over a month since they were done. I am calling today!!! read more

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This was my first time at Legend Nails and I am totally happy with my gel manicure. Loc did an awesome job and my nails look beautiful. This was the best manicure I've had. read more

Loc did my nails. Very clean. You can tell their taking precautions and safety seriously. Was a lovely experience. BEST GEL MANI IVE EVER HAD- not exaggerating. Thank you! I'll be back read more

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It's tiny, a little cramped but CLEAN and efficient. I called ahead and got same day appointment. Pedicure was on point. I'll be back. Also, top notch french little bakery right across street to grab coffee. Dress warm, I was freezing read more

I had the pleasure of getting my nails done yesterday at Legend Nails and I could not be happier with the results. I travel frequently and have tried dozens of nail salons looking for what I could call home, and I finally found it! Legend Nails is a quaint family-owned and operated business in the heart of downtown Encinitas that has maintained their connection to customers through the good old-fashioned way of great service, attention to detail, and very reasonable prices (lower than TX!). They don't use the new trend of powder nails because of its dangers to the manicurist through inhalation of the powder. So rather than get what I had already on my nails, they did one of the most beautiful gel applications that I've ever had. I actually prefer it to the powdered product because my nails are thinner at the tips now, allowing me to work with the small parts easily that my job requires. I've included a picture of my nails which are just perfect. Also they use OPI gels only which costs more for them but is higher quality and longer lasting. If that isn't enough to make you a raving fan, then add the overall welcoming spirit and love that pervades as you see customers pop in just to say hi and have a laugh. So pleased to find them two blocks from my house! Finally the search is over. read more

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They provided the BEST gel manicure I have ever received; they are meticulous in their preparation of your nails and it absolutely makes a difference in how long the polish will last for you. I travel a lot and have used nail salons in many places in California, THIS is my go-to place if they can fit me in their packed schedule. read more

While the pedicure was average, the reason this place get 2 stars is pretty simple... They encourage you to make an appointment, which is fine. I did make an appointment for 5:30, arrived at 5:27 and wasn't even in the chair until 5:55. Very annoying. Everyone apologized, but it was still annoying. The place is small, 4 manicure chairs, 3 pedicure chairs... A bit more expensive than the places around me. I won't return simply based on their location and the appointment mishap. read more

I've been meaning to try Legend Nails for a while but just haven't gotten around to it as I typically have friends who invite me to go to the nail shops that they like. Well, recently I was able to make an appointment and get into Legend Nails for the first time. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. Now, if you're one of those people that wants the newest chairs and a huge salon than this may not be the place for you. That is not to say that they don't have great equipment. However, they are a smaller salon. My experience there was completely refreshing. It was what I want every time I get my nails done. The people there were nice, it was quiet, it's in a nice area and close to where I live, they have great colors to choose from, the air doesn't stink, they did a great job on my nails, and they didn't try to up-sell me at every turn. As I was sitting in the salon I couldn't help but think that I couldn't wait to tell my best friend about it because it was such an awesome experience. I had the shellac done on my fingernails and they made sure to try to get it as close to my cuticles as they could (I didn't have to ask, they just made sure that they did a great job). On my toes I had a regular pedicure which they also did a great job on. Also, they used my favorite top coat which helps the polish stay beautifully shiny for a long time. If you are going to go to Legend Nails I would recommend that you make an appointment. While I was there they seemed busy. Lots of people were calling in to try to get appointments and every time one of the people working there was done there was another customer walking in. They seem to be very popular so it would be best to make an appointment. read more

Legend Nails - The awesome job that Khai did on my OPI gel. - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

First and foremost, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT! This place is very popular and if you do not have an appointment, it's unlikely they will have time for you. With that said, this the best nail place i have ever gone too! I have small nail beds and it can be hard for some to do my nails correctly because of that but they paint them flawlessly! Best pedi and gel nails I have ever had! The only thing I could wish for them to improve is the massage but hey, I'm there for nails and when they come out flawless, I'm a happy camper :)) read more

Legend Nails - Best gel nails ever! - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

Best nail salon that I've been to in over 20 years. They truly care about your nails. Clean ,sanitary and a family vibe! And right now I'm missing them horribly. Can't wait for them to come back!!!! read more

Mani/pedi for less than $40. This salon had the best/most ratings in my area up in Carlsbad. The women that work there are really nice! The woman I had did my manicure after my pedicure while I was still in the chair. (Usually they move you to a nail station) Relaxed the entire time! Great selection of gel nails and regular polish, mainly OPI. They give you a punch card and after your tenth manicure, you get one free or ten dollars off a gel manicure. She gave me two punches on the card since it was my first time there. They do take credit cards and you can add tip on it but they would prefer cash tips. They helped me get my credit card out and offered to get the keys out of my purse so I didn't smudge my nails. Three manicure stations and four pedicure chairs. They could potentially get busy so call ahead :) read more

Legend Nails - Two coats of bubble bath and two coats of funny bunny! - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

Today I treated myself to a pedicure and gel manicure for my upcoming bridal shower. Upon arriving I was greeted by a very kind woman at the front who took my temperature, explained COVID protocols, and asked me to put gloves on while looking at polish options. Tracy did my pedicure and she did an amazing job. It had been over 2 years since I had a pedicure (yuck!) and she took her time making sure my toes looked perfect. The message felt wonderful as well!! Loc did my gel manicure and oh my gosh! He is truly an artist when it comes to nails. I have never had anyone pay such close attention to detail when preparing and painting my nails. He was so patient with my indecisiveness when picking out a color and on top of his talent he was also easy to talk to. You are definitely in good hands with Loc, especially because he has been specializing in nails for over 20 years! I had a wonderful experience at Legend Nails today and will not go anywhere else from now on!! read more

Legend Nails - Amazing Gel Manicure from Loc!!! - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I had a pedicure about three weeks ago and my toes still look pretty awesome. I've worn running shoes, fins for body boarding, sandals, boots, and heels since then but the nails have stayed the way they were three weeks ago. I'm so happy I've found this place. It's small but they were able to accommodate me on a Saturday afternoon when I called early that morning for an appointment. My technician, I think she might be Kim, was very friendly, welcoming, and professional. I appreciated her telling me to make sure I don't wear shoes for at least an hour to allow the nails to dry. I also appreciated that the place wasn't noisy but instead provided some quiet time. I thought they had a great selection of Opi and the price is definitely a deal for the quality of work, service, and overall experience. I also had the owner (I don't know her name) do french nails on mine and they have been wonderful. My nails have never been so perfect. What I love about these is that they've lasted for at least two weeks. I've had my nails done before at other places and they usually only last me a week. No one has ever done any selling to me since I've started going here for my nails. I haven't waited longer than 5 minutes for every appointment I had here. It's a breath of fresh air. I've been going to the Potato Shack for breakfast right across the street for years and I've never even noticed this little gem before. Thanks to yelp, I found another awesome family owned business. Like someone else said, this is the best experience I've had as well. I don't think I'm asking for too much but they definitely gave me all I ever wanted (a good massage, great looking pedi that lasts for a very long time, and a relaxing experience, all for a really good price) read more

First timer here! I got a wonderful regular pedicure from Cindy and an amazing gel manicure from ?. I can't remember her name, but she was amazing. The staff is very polite and everyone I've seen working there were taking their time and doing such a great detailed job. They make sure the color is right and give you a sweet hand a feet massage. I will definitely come back! Oh and it's not the most amazing decor but who cares, the and place was clean and the staff wonderful! Thanks again :) Manicure: Gel OPI #143 I believe Pedicure: I forgot the number, but it was a Hello Kitty bottle. Price: $56 (before tips) read more

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I have friends who have frequented this salon for decades. I have used it since moving to the area 5 years ago. Usually the service by Susan is excellent. Susan does a fabulous job, but she will not be available for a while, so my daughter and I booked appointments with other techs available. Susan always finds for me the OPI "By Popular Vote" that is a great color of red I really like. When the tech told me to find the color to paint my nails I asked if she could help me find "By Popular Vote." She repeated that I should find a color. I asked two more times for help in finding the color because there are so many shades of red, but she would not help. I finally grabbed a handful of reds and asked which one looks the best at this time of year. I received a nice massage and my toes were painted well, with the exception of one toe that had a large ridge in it. When my fingernails dried and i touched them I realized that although the french manicure looked beautiful, every nail had deep ridges from the brush. Not one of my nails felt smooth. Two of the nails were not filed well and keep catching on my clothing. I'm concerned that if I file off the rough edges I will be filing off the polish and the white edging will look odd, so I keep snagging my clothes with my rough nails. A woman saw the color of the polish on my toes and loved it. She kept asking if the tech would help find the color I had on my toes, but the tech would not find it for her and although the woman was already seated in the pedicure chair, the tech kept telling the woman to go find the color she wanted. Finally I got up to help search for the color. When I did that, the tech got up to search for the color. I had asked for a french manicure for my daughter and myself. I was asked several times if we wanted gel polish and I declined, saying I wanted just a regular french manicure. I like to have the standard polish base, then go home and put a clear gel coat over it. That way I get the benefit of the gel protection, but it comes off without damaging my nails the way the gel polish alone does and the standard polish base under the gel is far easier to remove. Knowing that we planned to go home and put a gel coat over the standard french manicure, my daughter clarified with her tech, "Is this the polish my mom is using?" The tech told her that I was using the same polish. I was getting a regular french manicure, but the tech gave my daughter a gel french manicure so I was stuck paying an extra $21 for a service I did not need or want for my daughter. The tech never came back to take the tissue out from between my toes, so I had to do that myself and put my own sandals back on. That is not good service. If I can't have Susan as my tech, I am not going back again. read more

Called for an appointment, they said they could take me in 45 min. I showed up, and was seated right away. Making an appointment and being able to keep it is a big deal for me. Already I was pleased with this place. Khai gave me a great gel manicure. I choose black onyx. It took about 45 min and cost $32. She was very gentle, not once was I hurt, even during cuticle removal. They have a rewards card, after 9 services, the 10th is free. I'll definitely be back. Thank you Khai! read more

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Great service and they do a fabulous job with manicures and pedicures, long lasting. Friendly service. Been going there for years!

I'm not into complaining and usually I'd never write bad reviews but today was my first trip here and my last trip. I walked in and a women asked the service I wanted. I told her. She responded with I need to find another salon on 101 because they're booked all day. I'm not upset that they're booked, I'm upset because they basically told me to leave. So I did and went to another salon that was 10/10 amazing. There are ways of being a business owner and handing customers and clients, this was not the way. I'd avoid this place, if you like being treated poorly then have at it. read more

Very sweet staff. Excellent attention to detail. Awesome selection of OPI colors. Staff is great, easy to make appointment over phone. Everything is clean & sanitized. Wonderful spa pedicure with gentle but firm pressure point foot & leg massage for my mom & me. My new go-to in Enci. read more

This is hands down the best nail salon in San Diego/Los Angeles! Loc is a nail god...he keeps my nails looking great with gel manicures...they always last at least three weeks. Susan does great pedicures/polish changes. They truly know how to treat their customers and make sure that they stay happy! Call ahead to make an appointment and you won't be disappointed :) read more

I have never loved a gel manicure more than when I go to Legend Nails. Tracie (not sure on spelling) makes my nails look so good and uniform, which is a big thing for me! Gel mani and regular pedi lasted 2 weeks with no chipping or lifting. I could have waited longer but wanted a fresh mani/pedi for a trip. They have a good selection of colors to choose from from. I always make an appointment and have never had a problem being seen right away. It's so nice going to a family owned and operated business where you receive personal attention every time. Legend Nails you'll be seeing me soon! read more

Legend Nails - Loved my gel mani and matching regular pedi! - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great place for a quick service-no frills they just get down to business and do a consistent job every single time. I recommend making an appointment as this place is pretty small. read more

Best customer service and the best outcomes! You feel like family when you are coming here . I have always been given five star results and service! read more

Love Locs attention to detail. Definitely the best gel nails in Encinitas. He is the only technician there that does the gel application. He is definitely worth waiting for an appointment. Small clean place. read more

Legend Nails - Loc doing his magic - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

This salon is really amazing. Everyone here is so nice and they take pride in their work and it shows!!! Love love love this place.

Beautiful gel manicure at a great price. Small, no-frills studio with the perfect down to earth encinitas feel. Trang did a particularly good job at shaping the nails and getting nice even coats of gel...I was very impressed. Also appreciate that they use OPI here. I'll be back :)) read more

Legend Nails - Nail Salons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I found Legend Nails on Yelp and tried it out several months before my wedding since I was looking out for a place to get my nails done with my bridesmaids the day before my wedding. Loved it! My nails looked great and lasted well. They do a great job and all the employees are really sweet. There ended up being four of us (I made an appointment) and we had the place to ourselves. The owners brought out snacks and drinks for us and turned up the music and let us start the party! It was so fun and relaxing. I don't know what it is about this place, but my nails last forever! Usually, manicures last me about two days before the paint begins chipping and I never make it a full week before I have to remove it. But my French manicure lasted almost two weeks and my French pedicure more than a month. The same has happened each time I've been there now so I know it's not a fluke. I wish I lived closer so I could go here all the time! Definitely recommend! read more

A bit more Expensive than the other nail salons I've been to in Encinitas. Came in last week and noticed it was Unorganized and my experience was not relaxing. The lady who did my pedicure did it very fast and sloppy. She was also talking to the nail tech next to her MORE than she was with me. My polish is also uneven and some of my toes were not completely covered in polish after the second coat!! It was kinda busy so maybe she was in a rush, but still the sloppy service is unacceptable. Only 2 stars instead one because the lady was nice... Hmm maybe it was a bad day, I will try again with a different nail technician for my pedicure. read more

This place really deserves 4.5 stars. It's no chic uppity nail salon. Kai runs the place with her sons and she treats everyone like family. She makes a point to ask and remember your name only $30 for a mani/pedi. Plenty of magazines to read or just listen to all of the regulars chatting. They also have a buy 9 get the 10th manicure free deal. Bonus! read more

Popped in for a Saturday evening mani/pedi... great experience. Kim was detailed and took her time. I've been to other salons shortly before closing and the tech's have always rushed through my pedicure in a hurry to get out the door, but not at Legend. It's decor is nothing fancy, but the service is great. $34 for a mani/pedi... afforable! Could use some more color choices, but I'll be back again! read more

I live in OC but down in SD regularly for work. Didn't have a chance to go to my salon in OC so came in based on Yelp Very friendly staff. There were 3 clients with 2 of them finishing up. I didn't have an appt but they made room for a pedicure which I was grateful for. I'm very particular so was definitely a little disappointed when the girl who worked on me managed to do everything (ex polish) in less than 10 mins?? Needless to say the pedi wasn't very thorough which I find to be typical of most nail salons unless you find that special someone who takes their time and becomes your "regular". I'll try this place again (but only if I really need to like today) and maybe I'll have better luck and get the type of service everybody else seems to be raving about? read more

I usually go to Nails and Spa by Taffy, in Escondido, but since I am working in Encinitas I began looking for a salon closer to work. I searched Yelp for salons in Carlsbad and Encinitas, and Legend Nails had some of the best reviews so I gave it a try. I AM SO GLAD I DID! 1. Artificial Nails- Ask for Loc Loc is a genuine guy who does a fantastic job! He doesn't do acrylic nails, instead he does gel nails. I had never had gels done before, I had only had the gel put on top of the powder acrylics. The gel looks so much better than the powder and lasts so much longer! It doesn't raise or turn white like the powder tends to do. Loc did a great job- he asked me if I liked them thin or thick, square shaped or curved, etc. He really aims to please and make your nails exactly how you like them. I have never been happier with my nails. Full Set- $40 Fill- $25 *French is $3 more 2. Spa Pedicure- Ask for Jacyln The other thing I really liked about Legend Nails is that they gave me my pedicure while I was getting the gels put on- saving me time. Jacyln did a perfect job, and her foot massage was very nice. 3. Cleanliness- A+/Atmosphere- A+ You can tell the place is kept very clean, and all of the supplies are as well. I saw Loc and Jacyln sanitize everything they used on me once they were done, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. The shop is located near the beach and the ocean breeze comes in through the open doors. There are huge fir trees lining the street that make you feel at ease. I definitely recommend LEGEND NAILS for gel artificial nails. read more

I love this little nail shop just tucked away off the 101 in Encinitas on 2nd Street just west of the Potato Shack. It is a family operation and you will immediately feel welcomed when you walk in the door. I had a most extraordinary manicure with Loc today. He took so much time with me (over an hour) and is probably the most meticulous nail artist I have ever experienced. He really takes pride in his work and is a perfectionist. If you want to get in with him book ahead- he is busy for obvious reasons! Rest assured, the other nail artists are excellent too! Some of the Perks of Legend Nails: Clean and nicely decorated shop Candy for clients Top of the line massage chairs Quality color selection; all the latest in OPI Gel nails (like Shellac) only $30/set (what a deal!) Long massages Nice magazine selection (smut and more!) Excellent value and service Friendly and gracious customer care Love all this place offers- and look forward to going! Check it out- you'll be happy you did! read more