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    3.6 (203 reviews)
    ModerateNail Salons
    Open 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe nail fill-in

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    Nails by Chu Chu - hard gel w/chrome...she is so sweet and great nail tech!
    Carla L.

    While traveling to our condo in Carlsbad that we've been coming to for 30 years I really needed to get my nails done and didn't get them done before I left Los Angeles. We were walking around the village when I came upon this nail salon walked in and they were so friendly and accommodating. They took me right away and I was very fortunate to get Chu Chu. She's so sweet and did a fabulous job on my nails! Thank you girls so much and a big thank you to Chu Chu!

    Cat Eye Nails: Hang 06
    Jillian G.

    I love that they offer cat eye nails! The manicure was perfect and the price was wonderful for Carlsbad. The vibe is very casual, which is perfect next to the beach. There are several colors to choose from, and the ladies are very sweet. I was surprised that the reviews weren't higher!

    Traditional French tip using pink and white powder. Squared.
    Amber M.

    Very clean shop, quick and attentive nail artists. The ladies are friendly and offer professional customer service.

    They always do a great job!

    Beautiful! I am so ocd about my nails and it always looks perfect! There are so many types of pedicures to choose from! They have every color you could ever think of and it is always so clean!

    semi deep cut on my thumb that hurts and wouldn't stop bleeding until later that night.
    Brooklyn W.

    I asked for simple french on both pedi and mani. I ended up being cut multiple times on my fingers. The ladies were nice just extremely careless and lacking experience. My french had to be redone multiple times just to make sure it looked appropriate to what i was asking for. i do not recommend this place even if it's your last resort.

    Missed spot/dent in the big toe
    Erica P.

    I really am not happy with my pedicure. I didn't look closely until I was home but the quality of this pedicure is terrible. The pics say it all, bumpy and polish on my skin. There's also a dent in the polish on my big toe. For this being in such a nice area in the village and $40 plus a $10 tip you would think they would care about the quality of their pedicures. Considering going back to have them redone.

    White ombré dip
    Sydney N.

    I've been coming here for years, they are my favorite salon in Carlsbad. I usually just call ahead and ask if they are busy or if I know when I'll be available, I'll make a reservation. Definitely don't just try to walk in because they are always busy. They have newly remodeled and upgraded their furniture. Everyone here is very friendly and they take their time and don't rush!! I've found that some nail salons are in a rush when they have customers waiting but here, they give you quality time and work.

    The worst manicure I have ever had. It was so embarrassing I had to get them redone somewhere else the following day. they refused refunding . I would not recommend this place, unless you were my worst enemy.

    Sarah W.

    It's always busy here, even when you have an appointment they take literally everyone!! They will pause your service to start on someone else. I'll get a service in less than 45 mins because they go so fast, even when it's not busy. They want high turn over. I went in to get my toes done for my birthday dinner and she did horrible. She didn't soak off the old gel/ acrylic and she nicked my toe. The shape is all bad, I confronted Lena I believe is her name because the lady I had didn't understand me nor I her. And she got super attitude with me and made it seem like it was my fault and didn't even give me a "I'm sorry you're not happy with your result" just got all these excuses. I will not be going back.

    The BEST nail salon in Carlsbad Village Pedicure chairs so comfy,  new equipment and employees are really friendly.Go relax and enjoy.

    Best nail salon in Carlsbad Village. Great gel pedi/dip French. Brand new chairs and equipment, super clean with knowledgeable employees. Go relax and enjoy, I did

    The chip I had prior to coming in and had asked multiple times for them to file out to make even.
    Lysette B.

    This was my second time going to this location (recently moved to the area, mid 20s) and the first time, I had a great experience. I was in and out really quick, especially for a Sunday, and they did a great job with my gel pedicure. I did notice that they do overcharge, but looked past it because of the great job they did. I went in recently to get dip manicure and gel pedicure and it sadly was one of the worst nail experiences I've had. They were not that busy, however I felt that they were not being as attentive. I had dip on my nails before coming in and usually they take it off or I soak my nails in a bowl with acetone. They had told me to remove it myself while I was getting my pedicure and I was a little caught off guard. I had had my nails soaking for about 30 minutes now and they gave me things to remove it myself. Acetone on your fingers itself for that long wilts your fingers and it's just a mess. While I was trying to remove the past dip I had on my nails, the lady doing my pedicure was all over the place. She was only filing 1 or 2 nails, barely did any cuticle work, and I had also paid for the Deluxe Pedicure ($35 just for the work they do on my nails, not including it being gel nail polish). The other nail technician sitting next to her was also looking at what she was doing and it kind of reassured me that I wasn't being extra picky. When getting home, I had noticed that I have the last clear layer on my toes on only one foot and not the other. I had been sitting in the chair for over an hour as well. When it came to my dip manicure, I had chipped my right thumb nail prior to coming in for the appointment, so I asked the technician if she can file all the other nails to the same length and file out the chipped area. The chip is still there, even after asking for it to be filed about two times. The dip and clear nail polish had somehow stuck to my hands itself and my hands were covered in black nail polish. The technician was kind of giggling about it and I tried to not mind it, but it was all sloppy. Overall, I spent $95 on both services. The technicians seemed rushed when doing my nails even though the salon was not busy and I had set my appointment a couple days prior. They overcharge for certain services and I would have expected the service I received to amount to the price attached to it. I usually never write reviews unless it's necessary and sadly, this was necessary.

    Bleeding cuticle
    Nora R.

    They didn't know how to remove the gel color; the used the sanding machine on my toes and fingers cause I g pain from the heat it was creating. They cut into my cuticles too much causing them to bleed. It seemed like they just wanted to get people in and out as quickly as they could.

    Sarah S.

    Stephanie, Angie and their team are amazing! They are so friendly and always do a great job, love coming to see them!!

    "Christmas Red" for the holiday season... and the shape is on point!

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    Very nice staff. Worked quickly and they all were very friendly. The vibe was very relaxing and fun.

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    Mandy Q Nails Art - Linda

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    4.5(105 reviews)
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    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.

    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!

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