Top Best 15 Nail Salons in San Marcos, Hays

Karina V. Jazmine and Jerica are the best nail techs in San Marcos hands down. Ive been getting my nails done at studio bonita for about 5 years now and they never disappoint. They are meticulous on cleaning the cuticles and prepping the nail bed for application and my nails always last more than a month. Make sure you book an appointment ahead of time!

Eddie Garcia I’m in the NYC area and whenever I’m in TX I make it a point to stop by to have Beth cut my hair. She is the friendliest and funniest person that I know, so by the end of the service it feels like time flew by and you are catching up with a friend. It’s those special moments that make the trip to this location worth it. The cut is always on point and she gives her honest and professional opinion on the cut you want and will not just say yes to you. I know that I can trust her. Take a trip if you are in SA or Austin and if you are a local in San Marcos you found your new spot to go.

Anyssa Gracia I absolutely love my nails ALWAYS! The girls are wonderful and so caring/kind! Best salon i’ve EVER been to! Studio Bonita is my fav place to be! Book soon!

Madyson Mireles I got the best haircut, exactly what I wanted! As well as the color I have been trying to get. I showed a picture and she matched it perfect! Also the convos were amazing!!

Jennifer Wonderful

Caylor Jackson Jenny absolutely killed it! She was very sweet and efficient! The salon was packed everyone was very kind and the place was very clean. Definitely will be coming back!

Eric Graham Beautiful spot! Right next to the walgreens and sonic. They did a great job on my loves nails and we will be back! They have a drink menu aswell while you get everything done.

Brenda haas I was looking for a new nail place because the one I currently use is so far away from me. I was with the same group of ladies for seven years and I love them dearly and they always did a good job. So I was skeptical about trying a new one, but I had to. Once I was getting worked on for about 15 minutes and it turned out they were five of us that were there for the first time and it was a great conversation piece. The bar is so glorious to look at is so beautiful. It’s super clean as you can smell a hint of bleach. Every single person there who works there were super nice. I was gonna be skeptical about what kind of job that they were going And they did a great job. I never expected that on the first time. It was like they knew me and they knew exactly what I wanted. It’s a flawless job they did and I’m definitely gonna be going back there. They’re actually a little bit cheaper than other Nail places as well. Definitely recommend this is a five star visit and a five star establishment. Thank you all Did on my nails and in case you wanna know who this is, it’s Brenda Villalta thank you all for all of the things during the visit, including the free cocktail.

Tina C None of the nail places in Kyle have ever been "great" until now! My boyfriend and I came in for pedicures, and I am so glad we did. This was the best pedicure Ive ever had! The chairs are new, comfy, with great massage settings. The order of how they do the pedicure is made so that you are relaxed the entire time. Danny did an excellent massage on my legs and feet. Most places barely massage feet anymore and he did anyone awesome job. We will come back for sure!!

Thea Adora Palima Close to my neighborhood and such a welcomed addition to the area! Its hard to find a nail salon in Kyle that is consistent in providing the same kind of service. I have high hopes that this place continues to be great! Very stylish, new, and clean interior! They are very nice and welcoming at the front and the nail technicians are very expeditious and efficient when I requested to be done within an hour. I highly recommend this place! It may be my new spot for my nails!

Cayli Hersh I just wanted to share a quick review for Ti! I’ve been going to her for the last couple of years and she always does an amazing job. Came in this morning and did exactly and more of what I wanted for a wedding I am in this weekend. My set turned out beautiful!!! If anyone is needing a nail tech in the San Marcos area, come see Ti at Trendy Nail Spa.

Crystal Chase I’ve been going to Trendy Nails Spa, and Ti is absolutely amazing! She is detail-oriented, gentle, and always makes sure my nails look flawless. Whether it’s a simple manicure or a more intricate design, she takes her time to make everything perfect. The salon itself is clean, welcoming, and relaxing. I always leave feeling pampered and refreshed. Highly recommend Ti if you’re looking for a skilled and caring nail tech!

Julia Melito Trendy Nails is the absolute best!! I have been here three times now and they never miss. Eric is my go to for my acrylics - he does such a good job and always makes sure you love your nails before moving onto each step! Ti did my toes and she was so nice and cheerie, and did an amazing job on my toes. She was super helpful and gave the best massage Ive gotten during a pedicure. She also set a timer to make sure you get the full amount of time, which I really appreciated. Everyone there is so kind, and I really appreciate how they always make sure their guests are taken care of. They allow you to schedule an appointment and send you a text confirmation, as well as reminders which I love! When you arrive there is always someone there to greet you and get you into the salon chair quickly. The salon also has been recently renovated and is one of the nicest salons Ive been to, let alone THE nicest in San Marcos. After living here for 4 years I cant believe I just now started going here! I highly recommend this salon to all of my friends and anyone who is needing a fantastic set of nails. Love this place!!

Elizabeth North 10’s across the board. I’ve very particular about my nails and it took me a while when I moved to San Marcos but I finally decided to give this place a try. It’s super clean and every one is extremely welcoming. Plus the plants are a super nice touch. This was my fourth time here and needed a nice set for a wedding. Rosie is an extremely talented artist with a nail brush. She helped me fine tune my design and knocked my reference photo out of the park. I’ve been getting my nails done for years and she by far gave me the best set I’ve ever gotten. You can tell she pours love and passion into her craft. Don’t sleep on this place yall. They are amazing.

Monica Ramirez UPDATE: I came back today and had someone with me to help interpret throughout the service. Lilly was the nail tech who fixed my nails and did a fantastic job. It was night & day difference compared to the first set of nails I had done 2 weeks ago. She was super kind and sweet. I would recommend her to anyone. Again thank you for your apology and offering an opportunity to mend things. I am really happy and satisfied with the new set of nails. I will be back again in the future!

Divinity 83 Stella Nails is truly a gem! The team here consistently delivers exceptional service, and their attention to detail is unmatched. From the warm welcome at the door to the flawless results, every visit is a fantastic experience. The staff is not only highly skilled but also incredibly friendly and professional, making you feel valued and pampered. The salon is always clean, organized, and relaxing—a perfect atmosphere to unwind. Whether it’s a classic manicure, intricate nail art, or a relaxing pedicure, they go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Stella Nails sets the bar for quality and care, and I can’t recommend them enough. If you’re looking for top-notch service and stunning nails, this is the place to go!!

Natasha Patterson Great experience as a walk-in. Pricing menu is great, a lot of options. Lots of smiles on the customers faces. Noticed those who had scheduled an appointment were seen on time and left before I did which shows they care about being on time and keeping their schedule. Very clean spa. Will return!

Caitlan Roberts I absolutely love my nails. They were super gentle and kind. The store was clean and adorable. I cant wait to go again.

Carla Maggiolo The studio is really nice, organized and clean. Everyone was super nice especially my technician Rachel. She did an incredible job and was really sweet. She asked me questions about everything I wanted and made sure I was happy with the shape, color and design of my gel nails. Definitely recommend and will be going back!

victoria perez I struggled finding a good nail salon here in San Marcos since I’m from Austin, but once I found this place and met Annie, she has been great assist to me and on point every time I won’t book anywhere else but here she’s always on time with the appointments. I never have to wait Every single time I get a full set and pedicure makes me feel great every time!!

Jessica Cruz Love Lauren & love her work on my nails. Shes always so kind and incredibly patient. Shes always looking for ways to improve my nail and my experience with her, and it shows in her work.

Ashleigh Edwards Lauren was so sweet and did a great job on both my mani and pedi. I will definitely book with her again!

Baylee Creamer I have consistently gone to Lauren for nail services, and she does not disappoint! She does thorough and exceptional work that is unbeatable in both price and quality. On top of that, she is a kind soul who truly cares about her customers and their satisfaction with her work. I would recommend anyone to come to LNS Nail Studio for their manicure, pedicure, and massage needs- you wont regret it!

Bonnie Morgan Traveling through Texas, needed Gel Nails. I called Lauren ( asked a billion questions) but she knew exactly what I wanted. She is so polite, professional and cares about what she is doing. Nails look fantastic going on 2 week no chipping or peeling. If we are back in the area I will definately look her up.

Taylor Hastings Mimi was my tech, and she was AMAZING!! All I had to do was show her the picture of what I was wanting. I wanted something super simple. She was so gentle and sweet. Thank you!

Corinne Cantarero I highly recommend this nail salon. Quinn is my nail tech and he always takes good care of me. My nails always look great because he knows exactly how I like them to look. He doesnt hesitate at all. Hes quick and efficient because he knows his job and he does it well. I definitely would recommend this place and of course Quinn. Hes the best! Always very cordial and respectful, as well as very nice. He used to do my nails years ago and then I lost track of him, but now that Ive found him again, this is my go to spot to get my nails done.

Juanita Olivares My daughter and I walked in on a busy Saturday and waited maybe 5 min before being assisted and in a chair. Super fast and our nails look great! ( came back to explain the 4 stars after showing the manager my review for my 5% off coupon he asked why the 4 stars and not 5 and honestly there was a major language barrier we had Luke and Tony and another female whos name i didnt catch but all the of them could not explain to me what needed to be explained. To the point where they had to call their manager, who was very busy himself with his own clients to basically come and explain to me what I was inquiring about, and i was literally just trying to make sure they were not using gel on my daughter we simply just wanted her nails polished. Idk it seemed like a very simple request but turned into a big confusing thing and what was supposed to be relaxing turned into stress for a bit there. But i did expalin that to the manager and he appologized. Overall it was still a great service provided)

Princess Martinez I absolutely love this set, one of my favorites! Mimi did my nails this time, & she was amazing. She was patient, took her time, & helped me choose the perfect color & suggested designs. I’ve been coming here for nearly three years, & I’ll definitely keep coming back!

Haley B I had my nails done today by Mimi and she did such a great job! I wanted chrome red tips and she delivered! They are perfect and exactly what I asked for. I will definitely be returning again!

MacKenzie Smith Vincent is amazing! He has done my nails for almost a year and he knows exactly what I want. My natural nails are long so I dont like having acrylics or any tips added. He knows this and is able to use dipped powder on my natural nails so they stay strong and keep their length. Highly recommend visiting him at The Paris Nail! They also have student discounts when you show your ID! love this place.

Aiyanna Hamilton I had such a great experience here! The service was amazing, and my nails turned out even better than I expected. I got everything I wanted done, and the price was very affordable, especially with the student discount. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming—I’ll definitely be coming back!

yessenia Gutierrez This was my first time here and I can say I am in awe! I gotten my nails done by Kim. The time and effort she spent on my nails, just amazing. Definitely coming back again, thank you Kim!!

Amy Lee 209 Anaid is the best nail tech in the whole wide world. She can do anything we come up with and everyone at The Paris Nail is so welcoming and sweet.

nicole provorse My nail techs name was Iris and she did such an AMAZING job, these were the best nail set I have ever had and I was very happy with how precise she was, she made sure every detail was perfect and took her time. I will be returning! Thank you!

Lauren Asay I love Lily! She always accomplishes exactly what I’m hoping for! I love her ability to shape beautiful nails. She’s quick and confident. Every experience I’ve had with her has been a fantastic one! ❤️

Kori-ann Kobayashi Just got finished with a manicure set done by Bryan and I am so amazed with the results! I had come in previously and had an issue with the paint chipping on a gel manicure so I called and let them know what had happened and they asked me to come back to fix the issue. I thought it would be just a quick fix, unfortunately a few days later a couple other nails had the same issue so they scheduled me in quickly and went above and beyond to make my new nail dreams come true. I’ve gotten services here before which is why I so willingly came back. Lynn, Paige, Danny, and Bryan have been so incredible to work with! My sister introduced me to this establishment and I will continue coming here to get my nails done. Also, the front desk is always more than kind even when they’re busy. If you don’t have a nail place yet I highly suggest paying a visit, and even if you do it’s definitely worth checking out. And also for the clean freaks like myself, everything has always been really clean and sanitized. I love the integrity of this place and how much artistry and care is put into the services!!! The first 2 photos are my new nails, the others are more nail designs they’ve done in the past, including a kids set!!

April Gates Bryan took his time and made sure I was happy with the finished product. I have very thin nails so I get builder gel. He made sure to not drill much so as not to burn my nail beds. A+ service here. Glad I discovered them earlier this year.

Mariana Flores Im giving this establishment 3 stars because they were nice and accommodating to their guests. My complaint is my service. I just got my nails done 3 days ago and I already a nail on the verge of breaking (mind you this is a tip and its bending after curing it with hard gel…). I was also cut and I usually wouldn’t complain about a small little nic but my left thumb unfortunately suffered a pretty deep cut. I will personally not be coming here anymore, kinda disappointed with my service.

Emefa Adjei Overall a great experience and i love my nails. They did an amazing job on my nails! If you love getting your nails done or even if it’s just your first time. you HAVE to try Luxx Nails and Spa! They took their time on my nails and was nice. I did dip powder nail and will be returning!!

andrea duran I’ve been coming to LUXX for months now & Jimmy does such a good job everytime! I loved my nails today!!!

Cimonnett Salazar So Ill start by saying Im probably in the wrong or not super knowledgeable. I havent gotten my nails done in almost 2 years. The last time I came here was with a friend and she did all the talking. Cece did an amazing job with my pedicure. Very kind and sweet. Andy on the other hand was just very rough with my manicure. Which apparently I didnt get. I asked for a manicure with dipping power. With the white tip, like a French manicure. I wanted my nails to look natural. I guess I dont know much because I didnt realize natural meant square nails. But correct me if Im wrong but arent suppose to clean under your nail so they dont hurt? It felt like he was grinding off skin and nail. No manicure. Just the dip and white tip paint. My fingertips are raw like some of my skin has been rubbed off. My receipt says full gel set and a pedicure. I didnt get gel anything. Or maybe Im just that un-knowledgeable.

M L Update: I have been going to this salon for about 2 years now. Recently, there are new people working there who I have never seen and the old staff is gone. They also charged me an *extra* $ 20.00 to get gel polish with my pedicure. When I questioned it I was told “it’s always been like that”, but in two years it’s never “been like that”. I’m looking for a new salon. I’ve had my nails done here about about 4 times, and obviously I like them because I keep going back. The staff is friendly and good at listening to what you want. Pictures of what you want help communicate your desired result. Book online.

Danielle Johnson I absolutely love this nail salon. Everyone here is very professional, friendly, and so talented! Today Andy did my nails and he did a phenomenal job. I highly recommend him. I got a fill in today and he took his time reshaping my nails. Excellent service every single time I come here!

Adriana Ayala This is the 3rd time I come here. The work is OK atleast from the person whos done my nails. I wont come here again tho. I dont appreciate the employees making fun of customers or talking about there choice of nails or the price for the most part. I came with my own curved nails since they dont have the nails I wanted the past times and when one of the employees seen the nails he started laughing and after I was getting my nails polished I chose a white tip not the typical like everyone else likes, I like mine more higher and the 2 men employees along with a female that was doing my nails also laughed at that. Not only did my nails NOT come out curved like I specifically asked for but she charged me 66.95 for them. I have no problem paying for good nails its the fact that they over charged and the length was sm/med and I didnt even get what I payed for like I said the nail set isnt too bad i mean they arent to my liking and are wide n fat nails which makes my hands and nails look ugly just the fact that everything played a part to never come here again. The nails they have on website dont even compare to the real work thats actually done here. Do Not Recommend

Rachel HH The nail tech was very fast in her work and the salon was quite nice. However, I got my nails done less than a week again and already two of my nails are chipped which is unusual for a gel manicure. This was my first time going to this salon and I dont think Ill come back again. Ive gone to other salons where my nails last weeks after my appointment so this was disappointing for sure. Attached are pictures from the day I wrote this review which is less than a week from my appointment. As you can see my middle finger nails are chipping and cracking.

Madison Ward Stunning work ! Absolutely love the cat eye gel that I got. Came in as a walk in and was seen immediately. Excellent service and pricing was great.

Anabelle Nieto Love my daughters and my nails! I dont normally treat myself but decided to pamper my girl. Havent been since new owners. They are great, friendly, fast. Definitely recommend and will definitely be back more. Exactly what I asked for.

Tessa Aranda Bailey was so amazing! Love these cute valentine nails! Their customer service was so amazing! My nail got. Chipped in 1 day and the consistency followed up to get me in until it was fixed!

L H The service here is great!! Tina and all the employees do so great and always take care of me! I got these heart cat eye nails for a mix of a dance and for Valentine’s Day, and I absolutely love them! Definitely recommend coming here!!

Violet Griswold Love my nails. She ask what I would like and she found the most perfect design. She was fast and kept making sure i loved the way they looked with each step. Didnt take long. Found my nail person and place. Recommend 100%

Sam W. First time coming in here and I was very pleased with how my nails turned out! Tina was very nice and thorough with making sure I was happy with the results.

aubrey griego Got my lashes done here in October, I’ve been meaning to leave a review but haven’t gotten around to it. She did a very good job and really does do great work, but I wanted a hybrid set, which is what I booked my appointment for, she gave me a volume set and didn’t ask me or tell me until she had already finished. There is a price difference there and I would have liked it if she had asked me if it I was ok with it first. Took her about 3 hours so I payed it anyway. A shame because I would have been a returning client had she communicated better.

Danielle Howard I am pretty particular about my lashes and Karen is the best listener, and provides the best lashes I have ever had! They also stay on and looking great between visits. The service and her demeanor are first rate. I highly recommend!!

Kimberly Brown Karen does amazing work! For years I went to Beverly Hills to get my lashes done and Karen is on that level but I think better. Her prices are great! I travel over an hour for her and it’s so worth it. I feel like a winner going to Karen. And she’s the sweetest, I love her and her work!

Miah Wheeler Love Love Love my lashes! Karen is the absolute best!! She is so sweet and her work is amazing! She has great prices, quality lashes and a kind heart! She will work with you to figure out exactly what you want and need! 10/10 recommend!

Kendra Niderost First time going to Karen and she did amazing! She did my lashes according to my preference of length, curl and color and I couldnt be happier! Prices are very reasonable as well.

Valeria Ramos This was my first time here and I was a bit skeptical because the outside looks a little old. Well to my surprise on the inside it’s a very cute and clean place!! I love the feel and decoration they gave the place. There was no long wait time, they helped me right away. I’ve been to almost every nail shop in Kyle and this is my favorite one so far. I don’t know the lady’s name but she did an amazing job on my pedicure. She was fast, careful, and paid attention to detail. My feet look and feel absolutely beautiful! I don’t usually leave reviews but they deserve this one.

Jasmine Miller The price was good, but the quality was bad. She cut 2 of my cuticles. And then she did an uneven polish job on my thumb. When asked to fix it, she first pretended that she couldnt see it and then used a file to even it out. Which didnt work and now my top coat on my thumb is rough on that side. She was also rough with my thumb, (one of the ones she cut) when I politely asked her to fix it, so to spare my thumb more trauma I left with my thumb not fixed and undone. I also had nail art done. She tried, which I appreciate, but I wouldnt suggest going here if you want more than a simple coat. I also received a pedi. No complaints. My boyfriend also got a mani. His technician was different than mine. I wish I gotten their names, but his nails look good.

Laura Vassar I walked in for the first time and received a great pedicure and gel manicure. They were so nice, too!

Valerie Cajayon I went in for my first manicure/acrylic nails with a french tip. It was a great experience. The staff is friendly and while I was there, it was apparent that several of the others there were "regulars" and enjoyed coming. Binh worked on my nails and he was fantastic. Super kind, and friendly and my nails look amazing. They are fairly priced and overall just a pleasant experience. I will be back.

Michelle Powell Highly recommend this salon. Clean, affordable and GREAT customer service. Ive been looking for a salon since we moved earlier this year. This place is small and quaint. Friendly service. Theyre not overly all up in your business. Just a nice, quiet and relaxing experience. Quality gel Manicure & Pedicure for $60. You really cant beat that. Theyve earned my repeat business.

Karen Cabrera First time coming in, everything was clean & my service went well. They did not have the initial shellac color I wanted but it was no biggie as they have ample options. I went with my second choice & am really happy with the turn out. I have small toenails & it’s hard to find a salon that will cut/shape my nails just right to make the pedicure/shellac worth it, Lisa took her time & made sure the shape was to my liking.

Renee Ready The BEST acrylic nails i’ve had in a long time. My set lasted an entire month without ANY lifting at all. And the top coat didn’t chip or fade even after tons of handwashing and cleaning. The woman who also did my nails is super kind and very talented, definitely coming back to get my nails done!!

Zoe Cruz Amazing first time experience here at B nails! They were so welcoming and quick to get me in! My nail tech did exactly what i wanted from the inspo picture! 10/10 will be coming again!!!

Lisa Barrera I’ve been here twice and both times I leave happy. Never a wait, good quality nails, and sweet service.