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Aura Nail Studio

Aura Nail Studio

Nail salon in Costa Mesa, CA

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (26 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed now

The studio describes itself as a premier local nail salon. It serves clients from Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area from its suite on East 18th Street, open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

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About

The studio describes itself as a premier local nail salon. It serves clients from Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area from its suite on East 18th Street, open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The studio offers Gel-X extensions, structured builder gel manicures and custom nail art. According to the studio, Gel-X is easier on the natural nail because neither applying nor removing it calls for intensive drilling. It also has no smell, the studio says, since it cures under a gel lamp rather than using liquid monomer.

The menu also includes acrylic fills and full sets, applied with a liquid-and-powder brush technique that sets into a rigid, heavy-duty layer. The studio says acrylic suits clients who are hard on their hands or want extreme lengths. Dipping powder on natural nails is offered, which the studio says helps strengthen nails.

Manicures and pedicures are presented as luxury and relaxing services, with options that add paraffin, sugar scrubs, mud masks, hot stone massage and detox treatments, and the top pedicures run up to 70 minutes. Appointments are booked through an online booking page powered by Glossgenius, house calls are listed as an option, and payments are accepted. Clients who cannot make an appointment are asked to notify the studio as soon as possible so it can be rescheduled.

The studio aims for precise results in a clean, relaxing environment.

Described by the studio as clean and relaxing.

Specials & promotions

  • Gel-X full set for $48 with Google promo

    $48

    Limited time offer; special introduction pricing for new clients

    On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • 15% off your first visit

    On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Acrylic fills and full sets, applied with a liquid-and-powder brush technique for a sturdy layer on clients who want extreme lengths or are hard on their hands.

  • Acrylic Fill $48
  • Acrylic Full Set $55

Smaller additions such as French tips, polish changes for hands and feet, added gel polish, cateye designs and chrome powder.

  • Regular French Tip $10
  • Polish Change Hand $13
  • Add Gel Polish $15
  • Cateye Design $15
  • Chrome Powder $15
  • French Tip $15
  • Polish Change Feet $15
  • Gel Polish Change Hand $22
  • Gel Polish Change Feet $24

A structured gel placed over natural nails to add a thick layer of strength, offered as a full set.

  • Builder Gel Full Set $60

Dipping powder applied to natural nails, which the studio says helps strengthen them.

  • Dipping Powder on Natural Nail $50

Gel-X extension full sets and refills, cured under gel light and described by the studio as gentler on natural nails.

  • Google Promo - Gel-X Full Set $48
  • Gel X / Builder Refill $53
  • Gel X Extension Full Set $60

Manicures from a basic service up to the Studio Lux Manicure, with massage and mask or paraffin options at the higher tiers.

  • Basic Manicure $23
  • Essential Manicure $32
  • Deluxe Manicure $37
  • Gel Manicure $38
  • Studio Lux Manicure $47

Pedicures from a basic service up to the Volcano Premium Pedicure, including callus care, sugar scrubs, mud masks, paraffin and hot stone massage.

  • Pedicure $28
  • Essential Pedicure $39
  • Gel Pedicure $43
  • Deluxe Pedicure $49
  • Studio Lux Pedicure $59
  • Organic Signature Pedicure $69
  • Volcano Premium Pedicure $79

Photos

  • Hands with white-tipped pink French manicure on nails

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Gel-X extensions, which the studio says are gentler on natural nails and odorless
  • Structured builder gel manicures, including the Builder Gel Full Set
  • Custom nail art, with cateye and chrome powder finishes
  • Studio Lux Manicure with cuticle care, a mint mask wrap, cooling gel and paraffin
  • Pedicures with hot stone massage, mud mask and sugar scrub, including a 70-minute Volcano Premium Pedicure
  • Online booking through Glossgenius, with house calls listed as an option
Good for
  • Gel-X extensions
  • Builder gel manicures
  • Custom nail art
  • Clients who are hard on their hands
  • Clients wanting extreme lengths
  • Relaxing manicures and pedicures
  • Online booking
  • House calls
Treats
  • Nail extensions and length
  • Nail strength
  • Custom nail art
  • Gel polish changes
Techniques
  • Gel-X
  • Builder gel
  • Acrylic liquid-and-powder application
  • Dipping powder
  • Chrome powder
  • Cateye design
  • French tip
  • Paraffin wax
  • Hot stone massage
  • Sugar scrub
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