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Cupid Neko

Cupid Neko

Nail salon in Encinitas, CA

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Cupid Neko is a Japanese nail art salon in Encinitas, run by its owner and nail artist Aki. The salon works on gel-based nail services and does not offer acrylic sets or dipping powder.

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About

Cupid Neko is a Japanese nail art salon in Encinitas, run by its owner and nail artist Aki. The salon works on gel-based nail services and does not offer acrylic sets or dipping powder.

The salon combines selected Japanese gel systems with builder or overlay products with the aim of lasting wear and strength. Fill-ins are done in a way that refines the previous product while keeping the existing base layer. The salon says its gel work keeps nails natural, lightweight, minimally damaged and not bulky.

Extensions are built with Gel-X soft gel tips for length, shape and apex, or with builder or hard gel sculpture over the natural nail. Structured gel sets range from a single-color builder gel and French to simple, special and premium art sets, and art add-ons such as glitter, simple ombre and chrome powder can be added to most sets.

The salon is open by appointment only, Monday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm. Appointments are booked by texting (442) 777-2170. Client-caused damage needs a $40 repair appointment, and all services are non-refundable.

The salon combines selected Japanese gel and builder or overlay systems and uses base-layer preserving fill-ins, with the aim of lasting wear and strength. According to the salon, its gel work keeps nails natural, lightweight and minimally damaged.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Gel-X soft gel tip extensions and gel sculpture built over the natural nail, with extra single extensions and removal available.

  • Gel Sculpture Price at booking
  • Gel Sculpture Extension Price at booking
  • Gel-X Soft Gel Tip Extension Price at booking
  • Nail Extension Gel-X Price at booking

Gel pedicures with soak, cuticle care, callus removal, scrub, massage and gel color, with optional art add-ons and a flat nail care option.

  • Gel Pedicure Art add $10–$30
  • Gel Pedicure Art add-on $10
  • Flat Nail care Price at booking
  • Flat Nail Care Gel Pedicure (temporarily unavailable) Price at booking
  • Gel Pedicure Price at booking

Builder gel in one color, French, and simple, special and premium art sets, along with art add-ons such as glitter, ombre, chrome powder and cat's eye magnet gel.

  • Art Add-On (Glitter, Simple Ombre, Chrome Powder, etc.) $10
  • Cat's Eye Magnet Gel Art Add-On $10/unit
  • Builder Gel One Color $70+
  • Builder Gel One Color (incl. Cat's Eye Magnet Gel) $70
  • French $90
  • Simple Art Set $95
  • Art Special Set $115
  • Premium Art Set $135

Add-ons to a visit such as returning-client gel fill-ins, removal, repairs and gel removal only.

  • Extension /1 each $5
  • Gel fill-In (Returning Clients) with service $10
  • Removal with service $15
  • Extension (Gel-X, Sculpture) $25
  • Repair $40
  • Gel removal only $45
  • Additional Gel fill-In (Returning Clients) w/ service $10
  • Removal w/ service $15

Photos

  • Pink and gold gel nails with gems and shell flakes
  • Dark red gel nails with iridescent foil accent nails
  • Gold glitter gel nails with amber gem flower accents
  • Pink and white nails with black cow-print accents
  • Pearly nails with black bars and gold flake accents
  • Neon color-block nails with black geometric stripes
  • Gudetama egg character nails in yellow and white
  • Pastel nails with line-art faces and gold heart accents
  • Nails with gold charms and rhinestones on pink base
  • Bright neon almond nails with shell flakes and gems
  • Gold glitter and jeweled nail extensions with orange and yellow accents
  • Matte bronze nails with a glitter accent nail on both hands

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.cupidneko.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Gel-X soft gel tip extensions for length, shape and apex
  • Gel sculpture built over the natural nail with builder or hard gel
  • Base-layer preserving fill-ins for returning clients
  • Free workmanship repairs within 5 days
  • Custom one-of-a-kind nail art, including airbrush and photo prints on nails
Good for
  • Returning clients who want fill-ins
  • Gel extension seekers
  • Custom Japanese nail art
  • Gel pedicure with optional art
  • Appointment-based visits booked by text
Treats
  • Nail length and shape
  • Lightweight, natural-looking extensions
  • Gel fill-ins
  • Repairs for chipped or broken nails
  • Custom nail art
Techniques
  • Gel-X soft gel tips
  • Builder gel and hard gel sculpture
  • Base-layer preserving fill-ins
  • Poly gel
  • Airbrush
  • Cat's eye magnet gel
  • Chrome powder
  • Ombre
  • Glitter
  • Custom photo prints on nails

Products & treatments

  • Selected Japanese gel and builder or overlay systems
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