Russian Pedicure in Downtown San Diego

Our pedicure uses the same dry-cuticle technique as our Russian manicure: careful cuticle and sidewall work, shaping, and callus care, finished with a gel-polish overlay that keeps its color for weeks.

"Dry" means exactly that: there is no water soak or foot bath. The skin and cuticles are prepared dry, which keeps the work precise and the result neat for longer.

Soft pink gel pedicure by AK.LUX.NAILS, shown in sandals

Prices

ServicePriceTime
Regular Pedicure Gel-Overlay (Dry)Top Nail Artist$1132 hr
Regular Pedicure Gel-Overlay (Dry)Senior Artist$1042 hr
Regular Pedicure Gel-Overlay (Dry)Nail Artist$1042 hr
Pedicure (No Polish)$601 hr

The price depends on the nail artist's level. You choose when you pick a time.

Add-ons: Design $20 · Ombre (design) $40

What's included

  • Nail shaping (dry, no water soak)
  • Dry cuticle and sidewall work
  • Callus care
  • Gel-polish overlay in your color (or no polish at all, if you book Pedicure (No Polish))

Good to know

  • Gel only. We never use acrylic, on any service.
  • Every pedicure is covered by our 14-day guarantee: if something isn't right, we fix it free.
  • Men's pedicures are also available as a no-polish service.

Our work

Soft pink gel-overlay pedicureDeep burgundy pedicureCoral gel pedicure resultPurple glitter gel pedicureCoral gel pedicure, close-upBlue gel pedicure during the appointment

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!!”
Estacy · Google review · September 11, 2026
“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 ❤️”
Melis Yurdakul · Google review · September 22, 2026
“Clean, nice Salon. Friendly staff (I enjoy no talking). My nails looks great”
Vanessa Jarrett · Google review · September 22, 2026

Questions

How much does a Russian Pedicure cost?

Regular Pedicure Gel-Overlay (Dry) starts at $104 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 Regular Pedicure Gel-Overlay (Dry). The exact length for each option is listed on this page.

Is the pedicure done in water?

No. It is a dry pedicure: there is no water soak or foot bath. The skin and cuticles are prepared dry.

Can I get a pedicure without polish?

Yes. Book Pedicure (No Polish): the same shaping, cuticle work, and callus care, without color. Men's no-polish pedicures are available too.

Do you use acrylic?

No. We work with gel only and never use acrylic, on any service.

What if something isn't right after my visit?

Every pedicure 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-overlay vs. no-polish pedicure: which to book