Gel Manicures in Carlsbad, California

10 of the 35 nail salons we list in Carlsbad, California have 4- and 5-star Google reviews that mention gel manicures. Each card quotes one.

Across California, reviewers typically paid $30–$42 for gel manicures (middle price $35), going by prices quoted in Google reviews of 29 salons. Too few reviews in Carlsbad give a price for a range of its own.

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A gel manicure uses polish cured under an LED or UV lamp, so it is dry when you leave and keeps its shine for about two weeks.

Colorful Nails & Spa

Carlsbad, California

2 Google reviews mention gel manicures

“They were so kind and did a great job with my gel manicure and pedicure.”

Melinda T. · Mar 2026, Google review

Enchanti Nails and Spa

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“I got a gel pedicure (and gel polish removal) and the service was fantastic.”

Lindsay B. · Aug 2026, Google review

Nailed By K. Tobusch

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“She does amazing Russian hard gel manicures and is so gentle with my natural nails.”

Maggie R. · Jul 2026, Google review

CV Beauty Collective & Wellness

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“The difference is amazing after doing gel manicures for the last year.”

Kelly M. · Apr 2026, Google review

Suite Nails & Spa by Julie

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“I got gel mani and gel pedi :)”

Julie T. · Apr 2026, Google review

Color Nails & Spa La Costa Town Square Center

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“Nice gel Mani regular pedi experience with Mai.”

DIANNE B. · Mar 2026, Google review

Nail Design

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“I booked a gel manicure and pedicure combo, and let me tell you, it was pure bliss.”

Rusty S. · Feb 2026, Google review

GoBahli Nails - Palomar Airport

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“I have included some of my favorite Gel-X sets done by Ayla she can do ANY design you ask for with precision and such creativity, acrylic and gel manicures as well!”

Erica · Jul 2025, Google review

Mandy Q nails art

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“My gel manicures last 4-5 weeks which is rare for me!”

Francesca A. · Jan 2025, Google review

Polished Images Salon

Carlsbad, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“She was professional, fast, friendly as we had a good conversation, and her level of expertise really showed in her quality of doing gel nails.”

Jeanine P. · Nov 2019, Google review

How these salons are picked

We read the Google reviews on each salon's listing and kept the 4- and 5-star ones that mention gel manicures. Salons with more of those reviews are listed first. Nobody pays to be listed.

We only see a few reviews per salon, so a salon missing here may still do gel manicures. Prices are what reviewers say they paid, not a salon's menu, and each salon sets its own; a city gets its own range once 3 salons' reviews give a price. See all 35 nail salons in Carlsbad.

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