Unique Nails & Spa

It is hard to find a clean, cute, and inexpensive nail spa in Oceanside, but Unique Nails is one of them. Not only do they use new utensils every time they service you, they do an exceptional job at cleaning your cuticles and polishing your nails. I got a regular mani/​pedi and the polish is still on even after a week, with no chipping. Jackie did an awesome job! I’m also not one to gossip while at a nail salon, and Jackie kept a nice light conversation throughout my services. I would go during the weekdays since they extremely busy on Fri/​Sat. They also have a cute décor and great massage chairs.

I came here for the first time a few weeks ago trying to find a new «nail house.» I am pretty consistent, every 2 weeks. I came at 6 pm on a Friday and felt really bad that I kept 3 people past 7 pm, so, the next time I went happened to be on a Sunday. The first girl who did my nails (Mandy) didn’t work, so I just went with someone else, Snow, the owner.
When I left, I could tell something didn’t look good on my nails. But I just let it go, cause, I tried someone new and just went with it. 4 days later, Thursday evening, I roll over and my nail is broken.
I went in again that next Friday at 4 pm. Mandy acted like a total «B» for lack of a better word, seemingly because I didn’t go on the day she was working. She wouldn’t fix it and she said Snow would be right back, mind you I had my 6 year old with me. Snow never came and 15 mins later Mandy said «come tomorrow 9:30 am» which I couldn’t. So we agreed I would call to have Snow fix it Saturday.
Saturday, I called and Mandy said to come in at 3pm. I arrive at 2:47 pm and Snow Runs out and says «I said 3, I’ll be back.» I NOW have my boyfriend and son with us, sitting in the car. 3:15pm rolls around and finally Snow Comes back, DOESN’T EVEN APOLOGIZE, and does yet another crappy job.
I won’t go back, this is a bummer cause I tell slot of people about my nail spots; however, when I am treated like my service isn’t appreciated, and I was so incredibly disrespected by people I spend my money with, I will take my business somewhere else, there’s many nail places to replace their lack of customer service.

Lovely little nail salon in the Oceanside shopping center :). I gave this place a try after a few unsatisfactory experiences at other nail places. The staff and manager were very kind, it was peaceful, and I didn’t feel like they were just trying to get me out the door. I’ll be returning for all my nail needs!

Unfortunately, I will not be returning. I wanted to love this salon but the quality was bad. My shellac manicure started chipping in a week. My pedicure lasted a few days. I’ve had shellac manicures done at other places and it lasted 2 full weeks along with my pedicures… bummer.

I would highly recommend this place. They do such great job. The place is so clean and eveyone’s very nice.

I couldn’t wait for this salon to open because it’s next to my favorite grocery store. First impressions, it’s lovely and clean.
They promptly sat me in the space for my appointment. No salts for the water and it was cold, even after I asked for it to be hot.
I watched one of the technicians drop her tools on the floor and only rinsed them, didn’t place them in the sterilizing solution.
My technician got angry with me because I didn’t want the expensive treatment. She then proceeded to cut me when she was working on me. Interesting coincidence. This is what I get for deviating from my regular place. Others have said their experiences were great. I’ll never come back.
UPDATE — the polish job was a mess!

Love Unique Nails!!! They always do a great job and are priced greatly as well!
Jackie does my gel nails for me and she is fabulous :)
They are also very friendly and I enjoy the time spent at this spa

Jacki did a full set of acrylics with beautiful maroon gel polish for me and my nails came out so perfect! The salon is very clean and all of the ladies here are so professional. I refuse to go anywhere else. 10/​10, I would highly recommend coming here :)

The place was very nice, neat, and clean. Angela did my feet and did a great job! I also got my eyebrows done and the girl did them perfect the first time which is rare. Prices are reasonable as well.

I was visiting family and needed a manicure. I was able to book a next day appointment for gel manicure. The ladies were very friendly when we arrived and took their time with my hands. The shop was very clean and roomy for larger groups. I loved the glam décor.
The glitter they recommended for NYE was perfect. I would definitely return next time I am in the area.

I did love that they made my nails look thinner, longer and natural. I recommend this friendly, clean place to everyone!

The place is clean and nice they did a good job on my daughters mani and pedi. As for me my nails were a complete hack job, the gel
Was thick and uneven the nails were not even and they up lifted after a few days ! Good place for a pedicure or a manicure but not for gel
Or acrylic

Soooo I’m very picky with my nails, I ALWAYS find something wrong. Today I decided to give this place a try and MAN they are perfect. Jackie did my nails and she actually took her time to make every nail the same length and made sure the shape was on point. My friend got her nails done by another tech (her being just as picky) and she LOVED her nails. Definitely going back, I think I found my new permanent nail place.

I really enjoyed my experience! Loved my deluxe pedicure. Beautiful new space next to Frazier Farms and lovely staff.
Sandy and Snow (the owner of the salon) gave me a pedicure. Highly recommend!

The $ 28 pedicure with all the extras is so worth it. The massage was the best foot massage I have ever had. Nice, new location, sweet ladies. I’d come back for the 10 minute massage alone.

Very clean which is my number one priority. The girls were all friendly and professional. I noticed that they had brands of polish that I did not know but I always take my own polish anyway. I will definitely go again. Happy it’s in the neighborhood. Super friendly. Their massage hairs are new and had excellent massage options. Also the chair has a solid hook devoted for your purse and bags which means you don’t have to lay them on the floor. I also liked their drying station. Great place.

Coming try out a facials with Pink Me Up… by Ricci
Body WAX
Check it out, is a brand new place, Facials by appointment.

If you want a talented nail artist and manicurist that uses clean tools ask for Tracy ! So glad I found this place so close to home

Tracy did my eyelash extensions and I could not be happier. They look and feel just like my lashes.
Every service I have had at Unique Nail and Spa has been a wonderful experience.
The people at unique Nail and spa are very friendly and they do quality work.

Tracy and Jackie were awesome. We had the deluxe pedicure, which included mud, salt scrub, and a great massage. The spa is brand new, with the very latest massage chairs. We loved it!