Gel Manicure in Downtown San Diego
Our gel manicure is a Russian gel-overlay manicure: the cuticle and sidewall area is cleaned dry with an e-file and fine bits, then the nails are shaped and finished with a base coat, gel overlay in your color, and a top coat.
The careful cuticle work lets the gel sit close to the cuticle line, so the manicure stays neat as your nails grow. It is gel only: we never use acrylic, on any service.
Prices
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Gel-Overlay ManicureTop Nail Artist | $109 | 2 hr |
| Russian Gel-Overlay ManicureSenior Artist | $99 | 2 hr |
| Russian Gel-Overlay ManicureNail Artist | $99 | 2 hr 30 min |
| Manicure (No Polish) | $50 | 50 min |
The price depends on the nail artist's level. You choose when you pick a time.
Add-ons: Design $20 · Ombre (design) $40 · Removal Acrylic $30 · Removal Gel $20 · Removal Gel X (only removal without manicure, includes filing and shaping of the nail) $40
What's included
- Nail shaping
- Dry cuticle and sidewall work with an e-file (no water soak)
- Base coat, gel overlay, and gel color of your choice
- Top coat
Good to know
- Book your next appointment no later than 4 weeks after the last one, so your nails always look neat.
- Coming in with old gel? Add a removal when you book, so we have time to take it off properly.
- Every manicure is covered by our 14-day guarantee: if something isn't right, we fix it free.
- Prefer no color? Book Manicure (No Polish): the same cuticle work and shaping, without gel.
Our work
What clients say
4.8 ★ from 156 Google reviews“Lesya is absolutely wonderful! She's so sweet and professional. Her technique is incredibly clean and precise, and she pays attention to every little detail. If you're looking for a true Russian manicure, this is it! It is Russian manicure at its best. My nails came out absolutely beautiful!”
“First Russian manicure and it was amazing! Lesya did such a great job getting every little cuticle and making sure all of my nails were the shape and length I wanted. I can't wait to go back and get a pedicure!!”
“I've been a customer for almost 5 months now and I drive all the way from Carlsbad just to come here. I absolutely love how clean and professional everything is. I'm so glad I found them—Tatiana and Bayan are my favorite ❤️”
Questions
How much does a Gel Manicure cost?
Russian Gel-Overlay Manicure starts at $99 at AK.LUX.NAILS, 1357 Seventh Ave, Downtown San Diego. Current prices for every option are listed on this page.
How long does the appointment take?
About 2 hr for Russian Gel-Overlay Manicure. The exact length for each option is listed on this page.
Do you use acrylic?
No. Our gel manicure is gel only, and we never use acrylic, on any service.
How often should I come back?
Book your next appointment no later than 4 weeks after the last one, so your nails always look neat as they grow.
Can you remove my old gel first?
Yes. Add a removal when you book, so we have time to take it off properly without damaging the natural nail.
What if something isn't right after my visit?
Every manicure is covered by our 14-day guarantee: if something isn't right, we fix it free.
Where we are
1357 Seventh Ave, Ste C, San Diego, CA 92101
Monday – Sunday · 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
619-323-1185
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