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Nailoscope

Nail salon in San Diego, CA

Rated 4.8 out of 5 (752 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

Nailoscope was started with the aim of bringing a nail spa experience to San Diego, and it operates a single studio in Clairemont. The business is run by Nailoscope LLC. The salon describes itself as San Diego's luxury nail spa, and its home page quotes press reviews calling it a top destination for nails. The website also states a 5-star client experience rating.

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About

Nailoscope was started with the aim of bringing a nail spa experience to San Diego, and it operates a single studio in Clairemont. The business is run by Nailoscope LLC. The salon describes itself as San Diego's luxury nail spa, and its home page quotes press reviews calling it a top destination for nails. The website also states a 5-star client experience rating.

The menu centres on nails. Manicures and pedicures come in several named levels, from Classic and Signature through the house Nailoscope service to spa and VIP Golden options. Artificial nails include Gel-X, dip powder overlays, acrylic full sets and builder gel sets, and a Russian manicure is offered for very precise cuticle work. Facials cover basic, deep cleansing, anti-aging, acne and advanced treatments, and eyelash extensions come as Classic, Hybrid or Volume styles, with refills and lash lifts. Waxing covers brows, face, body and bikini.

Group visits are a major part of the business. Group packages are for four or more guests, with prices per guest of $25, $35 and $45, and a VIP Golden package at $90 per guest for groups of six or more. Each package step adds treatments, from shaping and buffing up to full cuticle care, massage, paraffin and a welcome drink or champagne. Guests in a group can choose different manicure or pedicure services, and mixed packages are allowed when each guest's treatment is known ahead of time. Exclusive spa use is available for groups of ten or more, subject to availability, and private event hire for groups of ten or more can include Nailoscope nail artists or be run without them. Events can include bespoke nail art, custom colour menus and branded signage. The salon describes its staff as licensed nail technicians and estheticians, and says training is ongoing.

The salon works to a spa-style standard, using better-for-you products and tools that are either single-use or sterilized to professional standards between appointments. Its Flawless Finish guarantee lets clients raise a concern about a treatment within seven days, which the salon says it will put right at no charge.

Specials & promotions

  • Classic group manicure package, $25 per guest

    $25

    Groups of 4 or more guests

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

  • Signature group manicure package, $35 per guest

    $35

    Groups of 4 or more guests

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

  • Nailoscope group manicure package, $45 per guest

    $45

    Groups of 4 or more guests

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

  • VIP Golden group package, $90 per guest

    $90

    Groups of 6 or more guests

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Gel-X, dip powder overlays, acrylic full sets and builder gel sets for longer-lasting nail extensions.

  • Acrylic Full Set Price at booking
  • Builder Gel Set Price at booking
  • Dip Powder Overlay Price at booking
  • Gel-X Price at booking
  • Russian Manicure Price at booking

Facial treatments from basic and deep cleansing to anti-aging, acne and advanced options.

  • Facial Services Price at booking

Packages for four or more guests at $25, $35 and $45 per guest, plus a VIP Golden package for groups of six or more, with guests able to choose their own manicure or pedicure.

  • Classic Group Package $25
  • Signature Group Package $35
  • Nailoscope Group Package $45
  • VIP Golden Group Package $90

A menu of manicure, pedicure and polish services for children aged 10 and younger.

  • Kid's Menu Price at booking

Classic, Hybrid and Volume eyelash extensions, along with refills and lash lifts.

  • Eyelash Extensions Price at booking

Classic, Signature and Nailoscope manicures, plus gel polish.

  • Classic Manicure Price at booking
  • Gel Polish Price at booking
  • Nailoscope Manicure Price at booking
  • Signature Manicure Price at booking

Extras that can be added to services, including nail design from $7, chrome, French tips, paraffin and steamer at $10, cat eyes at $10 and ombre at $15, plus foot massage at $1 per unit.

  • Foot Massage $1/unit
  • Nail Design $7+
  • Cat Eyes $10
  • Chrome $10
  • French Tips $10
  • Paraffin Treatment $10
  • Steamer $10
  • Ombre $15

Individual packages named Classic, Signature, Nailoscope and VIP Golden, priced at $25, $35, $45 and $90.

  • Classic $25
  • Signature $35
  • Nailoscope $45
  • VIP Golden $90

Spa Pedicure, Signature Spa Pedicure, Deluxe Spa Pedicure, Nailoscope Pedicure and VIP Golden Nailoscope Pedicure.

  • Deluxe Spa Pedicure Price at booking
  • Nailoscope Pedicure Price at booking
  • Signature Spa Pedicure Price at booking
  • Spa Pedicure Price at booking
  • VIP Golden Nailoscope Pedicure Price at booking

Hair removal for brows, face, body and bikini areas.

  • Waxing Services Price at booking

Photos

  • Rendered view of the salon reception and styling area
  • Red almond nails on a model holding a drink
  • Hands showing nail tips from a colour library
  • Rendered street view of the storefront with logo
  • Technician in blue gloves applying polish to a client's nail in the salon
  • Client hands showing French tip nail art with bows and hearts
  • Pale green swirl nail art on almond nails
  • Ombre white and pink nails with glitter and butterfly accents
  • Nude almond nails with black French lines and colorful dots
  • Red glitter nails with white Love lettering and heart accents
  • Blue nails with white and black line and dot designs
  • Nude nails with teal and blue swirl stripes

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Flawless Finish guarantee: concerns about a treatment raised within 7 days are addressed at no charge
  • Colour library of over 1,000 gel and polish shades, available for groups
  • Tiered group packages from $25 per guest, with welcome drinks or champagne at the higher levels
  • Russian manicure for ultra-precise cuticle work
  • Private event hire for groups of ten or more, with or without Nailoscope nail artists
  • Children's menu for guests aged 10 and under
Good for
  • group outings and parties
  • groups of four or more
  • private events for ten or more
  • children aged 10 and under
  • gel and artificial nail clients
  • clients wanting facials, lashes or waxing alongside nails
Treats
  • nail care and polish
  • artificial nail extensions
  • acne
  • anti-aging
  • deep cleansing
  • eyelash length and volume
  • unwanted hair
  • hair removal from brows, face, body and bikini areas
Techniques
  • Gel-X
  • dip powder overlay
  • acrylic full set
  • builder gel
  • Russian manicure
  • gel polish
  • nail design
  • chrome
  • French tips
  • ombre

Products & treatments

  • better-for-you nail products
  • gel and polish shades from a library of over 1,000 colours

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