LUNA NAIL STUDIO / Russian manicure

Luna Nail Studio, also known as Russian Manicure, is located in Costa Mesa and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM. Manicures and pedicures are done with dry e-file techniques, without soaking, and the studio says its tools are disinfected and sterilized to professional standards, with single-use disposable materials.

Manicure options include a dry manicure without polish from $75 (about 60 minutes or more), a men's dry manicure for $80 (about 60 minutes), a dry manicure with regular polish for $90 (about 80 minutes) and a dry manicure with gel polish from $100 (120 minutes or more). The gel manicure includes builder gel, hard or soft, at the same price. Pedicure options include a dry pedicure without gel polish for $90 (about 80 minutes), a men's dry pedicure for $90 (about 70 minutes), a dry pedicure with regular polish for $100 (about 100 minutes) and a dry pedicure with gel polish from $120 (120 minutes or more). The studio describes its dry pedicure as a true Russian pedicure technique.

Nail extensions start at $10 and take 25 minutes or more, with four options and length and shape customized for each client. Nail design add-ons start at $15 and take 15 minutes or more, with three options; the price depends on complexity. Gel and acrylic removal starts at $20 and takes 50 minutes or more. Removal is free for first-time clients and when booked with any other service, and removal of products applied at another salon costs $10. Standalone removal is charged according to the current price list.

The portfolio shows soft nude chrome, matte and gloss French, classic nude French, seasonal accent designs and gold almond nails. Reviews on the site describe the work as precise and meticulous. Bookings require a 50% deposit, applied toward the total cost, and new clients are charged a deposit of $40 to $50 depending on the service. Buy Now, Pay Later is available in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, subject to approval before the appointment. Cancellations or rescheduling requests made less than 10 hours ahead forfeit the deposit, appointments within 10 hours cannot be changed, and a missed appointment without notice forfeits the deposit.

Manicures and pedicures are performed with dry e-file techniques, without soaking, and tools are disinfected and sterilized to professional standards.