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EM Nails Salon
EM Nails Salon

EM Nails Salon

Nail salon in San Diego, CA

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EM Nails Salon describes itself as an upscale nail experience that combines luxury, style and careful attention to detail. The salon is at 3160 5th Ave in San Diego, and its menu covers the full range of nail work: classic and essential manicures and pedicures, gel and dipping powder finishes, acrylic and builder gel extensions, hybrid polygel, nail repair, and a detailed nail art menu.

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EM Nails Salon describes itself as an upscale nail experience that combines luxury, style and careful attention to detail. The salon is at 3160 5th Ave in San Diego, and its menu covers the full range of nail work: classic and essential manicures and pedicures, gel and dipping powder finishes, acrylic and builder gel extensions, hybrid polygel, nail repair, and a detailed nail art menu.

The pedicure menu is the most developed part of the list. Every option starts with a foot soak, moves through scrubbing and cuticle care, and finishes with a massage and a choice of polish. The Essential Pedicure uses a sea salt soak, sugar scrub and hydrating mask, with a choice of lavender or jasmine scent. The Heel Yeah Pedicure is built around callus care, with a callus treatment scrub, warm paraffin wax and a hot stone massage. The Rose Gold Pedicure uses rose petal and Himalayan salt in its soak, with a rose sugar scrub, rose mask and rose lotion massage. The Herbal Zen Pedicure uses a Dead Sea salt soak with an herbal blend, a French green clay mask, paraffin wax and an herbal lotion massage with essential oil, and a CBD oil enhancement can be added on request. Gel removal is included with every gel pedicure.

Manicures follow a similar pattern. The Classic Manicure covers trimming, shaping, cuticle care, a hydrating lotion massage and a nourishing cuticle oil. The Essential Manicure adds a Himalayan sea salt soak with rose petals, a sugar scrub, a detoxifying clay mask, a warm paraffin treatment and a massage with essential oil. Either can be paired with gel.

Nail art and add-ons are priced by level. Simple designs start at $5 and go up to $20, detailed designs on ten fingers run from $20 to $40, and advanced work such as 3D art, high detail, freestyle and character designs runs from $40 to $80 and up. Other add-ons include French or Deep French tips, cat eye, chrome, ombre, airbrush, shiny buff, paraffin wax, a hot stone treatment and a 10-minute massage.

The salon includes a complimentary drink with each service, and beverages are also available on request. Gratuity in cash is welcomed. Children under 10 can book manicures, pedicures and polish changes, with separate pricing for kids' services.

The salon's stated mission is to raise the standard of nail care by pairing precise nail artistry with attentive service in a clean, comfortable setting. It says it uses premium products and follows strict sanitation protocols and industry standards.

The salon describes its atmosphere as relaxing and inviting.

Specials & promotions

  • Complimentary drink with your service

    Beverages are available upon request; simply ask us.

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Classic, Essential, Heel Yeah, Rose Gold and Herbal Zen pedicures, each with a soak, scrub, massage and polish, with gel versions available for most.

  • Classic Pedicure $30
  • Classic Pedi Regular $30+
  • Essential Pedicure $45
  • Essential Pedi Regular $45+
  • Classic Pedicure With Gel $50
  • Classic Pedi W Gel $50+
  • Heel Yeah Pedicure $50
  • Heel Yeah Pedi Regular $50+
  • Essential Pedicure With Gel $65
  • Essential Pedi Gel $65+
  • Rose Gold Pedicure $65
  • Rose Gold Pedi Regular $65+
  • Heel Yeah Pedicure With Gel $70
  • Heel Yeah Pedi Gel $70+
  • Herbal Zen Pedicure $75
  • Herbal Zen Pedi Regular $75+
  • Rose Gold Pedicure With Gel $85
  • Rose Gold Pedi Gel $85+
  • Herbal Zen Pedicure With Gel $95
  • Herbal Zen Pedi Gel $95+

Classic and Essential manicures with cuticle care, massage and polish, available with or without gel.

  • Classic Mani $20+
  • Classic Manicure $20
  • Classic Manicure With Gel $40
  • Classic Mani With Gel $40+
  • Essential Mani $45+
  • Essential Manicure $45
  • Essential Manicure With Gel $65
  • Essential Mani With Gel $65+

Extra finishes and treatments such as French tips, cat eye, chrome, ombre, airbrush, paraffin, hot stone, massage and tiered nail art.

  • Almond, Stiletto, Coffin Shape $3+
  • Length M $5+
  • French Tip $7+
  • Length L $10+
  • Deep French $15+
  • Length Xl $15+
  • Nail Repair With Service $3+
  • Acrylic Toe (Per Toe) $5+
  • Design Level 1 (Simple) $5–$20
  • French / Deep French $7–$15
  • Hot Stone $8
  • Callus Treatment Scrub $10
  • Cat Eye $10+
  • Cat Eye / Chrome $10
  • Chrome $10+
  • Ombre $10+
  • Paraffin Wax $10
  • Shiny Buff $10
  • 10-Minute Massage $12
  • Airbrush $15
  • Design Level 2 (Detailed 10 Fingers) $20–$40
  • Design Advance (3D Art, High Detail, Freestyle, Character) $40–$80

Fills, overlays and full sets across gel, acrylic and dipping powder, along with removals.

  • Dipping Powder Removal $5
  • Gel Removal (With Service) 5 min · $5 / 15 min · $10
  • Acrylic Powder Overlay $50
  • Acrylic Powder Refill $50
  • Dipping Powder Regular $50
  • Gel Fill $55
  • Acrylic Powder Full Set With Extension $60
  • Builder Gel Overlay Structure Gel (Biab) $60
  • Dipping Powder With Extension $60
  • Gel Full Set (Any Shape) $60
  • Hybrid Polygel Overlay $60
  • Builder Gel Full Set With Extension $65
  • Hybrid Polygel Full Set With Extension $65

Full gel extension sets in any shape, with fills, removals and added length.

  • Length M / L / Xl $5–$15
  • Removal $10+
  • Removal (With Service) $10
  • Fill $55
  • Fill Gelx $55+
  • Full Set Gelx $60+
  • Gel Extension Full Set (Any Shape) $60

Tap gel overlays and full sets with extension using hybrid polygel.

  • Hybrid Polygel - Tap Gel Overlay $60
  • Almond Round Stiletto Coffin Shape 2 $3+
  • Overlay $60+

Regular and extended dipping powder sets.

  • Regular $50+
  • With Extension $60+

Overlays, refills and full sets with extension in acrylic powder.

  • Refill $50+

Polish changes, nail repair and removal of gel, acrylic or dip.

  • Nail Repair $10
  • Polish Change $15
  • Removal Gel, Acrylic, Dip $20
  • Polish Change With Gel $30
  • Almond, Round, Stiletto, Coffin Shape $3
  • Overlay Fill $55
  • Overlay Structure Gel (Biab) $60
  • Full Set With Extension $65
  • Builder Gel Fill $55+
  • Kid Polish Change (under 10) $10
  • Kid Add Gel (under 10) $15
  • Kid Manicure (under 10) $15
  • Kid Pedicure (under 10) $25
  • Add Gel $15
  • Manicure $15
  • Pedicure $25
  • Mani $15+
  • Pedi $25+

Photos

  • Red and gold floral hand-painted nail art on almond nails
  • Pink swirl and star nail art on sheer almond nails
  • Long coffin nails with 3D flowers, shells and sea-themed art
  • Pink long nails with black line flower drawings
  • Sage green ombre almond nails with black curved lines
  • Stiletto nails with colorful swirl art and white clouds

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Pedicure menu with named themed treatments: Rose Gold, Herbal Zen and Heel Yeah
  • Gel removal included with every gel pedicure
  • Complimentary drink with each service
  • Tiered nail art pricing from simple designs to 3D and freestyle work
  • Kids' manicure and pedicure services for children under 10
Good for
  • Spa-style pedicures
  • Callus care
  • Gel and dipping powder manicures
  • Custom nail art
  • Children under 10
  • Extensions and structured overlays
Treats
  • Calluses
  • Nail repair
  • Chipped or worn polish
  • Length and extensions
  • Nail art and decoration
Techniques
  • Sea salt and Himalayan salt foot soaks
  • Dead Sea salt soak with herbal blend
  • Sugar scrubs
  • Clay masks
  • Paraffin wax treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Hot towel wraps
  • Lotion massage with essential oil
  • CBD oil enhancement
  • Gel polish
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