Gel Manicures in San Marcos, California

10 of the 34 nail salons we list in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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.

Fashion Nails

San Marcos, California

2 Google reviews mention gel manicures

“I was there this morning and always am so amazed at how quickly and efficient Kim did my gel manicure.”

Delores R. · Jun 2024, Google review

Star Nails - Nordahl Sanmarcos CA

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“She did an acrylic fill, gel polish change and line art for me.”

Kathlean O. · Apr 2026, Google review

Best Nails

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“Gel Manis last forever too.”

K. L. · Feb 2026, Google review

Be Polished Nails & Spa

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“I went in for a gel x set removal and to get a gel manicure and Ryan assisted me.”

Zarghona S. · Aug 2024, Google review

Che Bangs the Salon

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“I made an appointment online to have a shellac manicure done.”

Olivia F. · Dec 2021, Google review

Andy nails spa 1001

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“I came here with my mom and sister and we all got our nails done (2 gel manicures 1 dip manicure).”

Gabrielle A. · Mar 2021, Google review

Number 1 Nails

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“😝 Due to my type of work I wasn't able to have acrylics or gel polish for nearly 9 years....”

Adriana T. · Mar 2019, Google review

Emily's Nails & Spa

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“It took one hour and was $38 for a set of acrylic gel nails.”

Anna G. · Dec 2018, Google review

Twin Oaks Nail & Spa

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“Gel polish looks great too.”

Vanessa C. · Aug 2017, Google review

Da-Vi Nails

San Marcos, California

1 Google review mentions gel manicures

“Gently removed my acrylics and gave me a gel manicure for under $30.”

Carsen M. · Jun 2017, 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 34 nail salons in San Marcos.

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