Gel Nail Extensions in Downtown San Diego
A gel nail extension adds real length with a gel tip or sculpted gel form over your natural nail. No acrylic is used at any point.
We shape to your natural nail bed. A moderate coffin, square, or almond shape holds up much better day to day than an extreme length.
Prices
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gel Nail Extension | $150 | 3 hr |
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 prep and cuticle work
- Length built with a gel tip or sculpted gel form
- Shaping to the shape you ask for
- Gel-polish finish
Good to know
- Plan a fill appointment every 2 to 3 weeks, as your natural nail grows out.
- Coming in with an old set? Add a removal when you book, so we have time to take it off properly.
- Every set is covered by our 14-day guarantee: if something isn't right, we fix it free.
Our work
What clients say
4.8 ★ from 156 Google reviews“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 ❤️”
“Clean, nice Salon. Friendly staff (I enjoy no talking). My nails looks great”
Questions
How much do Gel Nail Extensions cost?
Gel Nail Extension starts at $150 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 3 hr for Gel Nail Extension. The exact length for each option is listed on this page.
Do you use acrylic for extensions?
No. Length is built with a gel tip or a sculpted gel form. No acrylic is used at any point.
How often do extensions need a fill?
Plan a fill appointment every 2 to 3 weeks, as your natural nail grows out.
Can you take off my old set?
Yes. Add a removal when you book, so we have time to take it off properly. This includes Gel-X sets: choose the Gel X removal option when you book.
Do you do Gel-X nails?
We no longer offer Gel-X as a separate service. The closest thing we do is the Gel Nail Extension: traditional gel extensions, where length is built with a gel tip or a sculpted gel form over your natural nail and finished with gel polish. If you want added length with a gel finish, this is the service to book. Not sure which fits your nails? Tell your technician what you like about Gel-X and she will suggest the shape and length.
What if something isn't right after my visit?
Every set 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
Want the details first? Gel nail extensions explained: shapes, length, and upkeep
How long our gel really lasts
4 weeks after
5 weeks afterThese photos were not taken right after the service. These clients came back 4 and 5 weeks after their appointments. You can see how much the natural nail has grown at the cuticle, and the gel is still smooth and fully in place, with no chips and no lifting.
Our simple rule: book your next appointment no later than 4 weeks after the last one. That way your nails always look neat.
Want a break from gel? Come in and we will remove it properly. Please don't keep wearing it and wait for it to come off on its own, and don't pick it off. That is what damages the natural nail.
How we remove gel safely