Popular Nails Salon 435 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

"Not impressed with dipping powder techniques at all. I asked for ombré and asked for them not to be thick. My previous dip wasn’t removed properly therefore the nails still had dip on them from before she dipped over and cut my nails down with a drill. I am so shocked and have never had a nail appointment like this before. The lady was really lovely complimenting how great mu natural nails are, however I felt she did not listen to what I wanted. I’ve had them for 5 days and they look horrendous. My dip usually lasts 4 weeks. The pedicure gel change color service was fine on my toes. Would NOT recommend dipping powder here."

"I’ve been coming to this location for 15+ years. I live out of state and always wait to get a pedicure on vacation vs. before to come here (3-4x year). Unfortunately the most recent ownership has completely changed what used to make this place the best to get a pedicure. I’ve given it a few times to see if it was just one person, but that is not the case. They rush through your service even if you’re paying for the top level. The previous ownership used to include such a luxurious massage and paraffin as part of the most expensive pedi, and now the latter is listed as an add on but they don’t even have it. My technician spent a whole 30 seconds on my cuticles and I had to ask her to actually look at what she was doing since nothing changed - I watched her look away as she was ‘trimming.’ The painting was so sloppy and she painted on my cuticles since she clearly didn’t know how to trim them. After all this time as a loyal customer I’m afraid it’s time to find another local spot."

"I came here because the reviews said it was affordable and its so hard to find a decently priced pedicure anymore. $60 for a pedicure with gel polish, callus remover and 2 designs. I guess my search will continue. :-("

"Amazing nail shop, it was recommended by locals to this Dallas girl! Everyone was sweet and nails and toes are beautiful and beach worthy!! Come to Carlsbad and see them!!"

"I had a great pedicure here a few months ago. I decided to make an apt for a pedicure and dip manicure so I could get the same lady who did my first pedicure. Unfortunately, they did not give me the same lady as I requested when I made my apt. The lady who did my dip completely botched them. She made them so short that my fingertips are now red and sore. The manager came over and assured me I wouldn’t have pain “after a week” and they would grow back. She blamed “the lighting”. In the end, they had to file down the dip powder further weakening my nails, and applied gel on top, which was not what I asked for. Most of my fingers are now sore because of how aggressively and short she filed them. I was not going to write a negative review, but they argued with me over paying full price for the manicure which I refused."