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Royal Nails & Spa

Nail salon in San Diego, CA

Rated 4.5 out of 5 (102 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 11 AM

The salon is on Genesee Avenue in San Diego and accepts walk-ins. Appointments can be booked by phone during business hours, which are Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Clients are asked to give 24 hours' notice to cancel.

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The salon is on Genesee Avenue in San Diego and accepts walk-ins. Appointments can be booked by phone during business hours, which are Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Clients are asked to give 24 hours' notice to cancel.

Nail work is the core of the menu. Manicures come in three tiers, from a regular manicure at $22 to a deluxe manicure at $30 and The Royal Manicure at $40, with the higher tiers adding scrubs, warm towels and paraffin. Pedicures run from a regular spa pedicure at $33 up to VIP Royal Spa Pedicure at $79, and the top tiers add callus removal, foot masks, longer massage and a herbal treatment. Gel polish can be added to a manicure or pedicure for $20, or $23 with take-off gel. Nail care covers acrylic, Gel X, builder gel, dip powder, color powder, ombre and pink and white with gel, with fills priced below full sets. Color gel polish is included in the price of acrylic, builder gel, dip powder and Gel X services. The salon says it offers a wide range of high-quality polishes and acrylics, and that its manicures and pedicures are done by experienced staff.

Beyond nails, the menu includes five facials, from an acne cleansing and a European facial at $89 to a micro-dermabrasion at $139, plus waxing for the face, body and bikini areas and eyelash extensions in classic or volume styles. Lash sets are priced as full sets at $160 or $180, with refills every two or three weeks, provided at least 40 percent of the lashes remain. The waxing menu is not performed for clients using Retin-A, Renova, prescription-strength glycolic acid or Accutane, and clients should tell their esthetician about any medication they take.

The salon offers a children's menu for ages 10 and under, including a regular manicure and a regular spa pedicure, with gel and French add-ons and flower designs. Gift certificates from $10 to $100 are sold in the shop only, and discounts are offered for special occasions such as wedding parties and large groups. The salon says it follows safe and clean practices. Prices and services may change without notice, and the salon reserves the right to refuse service.

The salon says it follows safe and clean regulations and describes its polish and acrylic range as high quality.

Specials & promotions

  • Discounts for special occasions and large groups

    Available for any special occasion, such as a wedding party or large group.

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Three manicure levels, from a regular manicure with hand soak, cuticle and nail shaping and polish to The Royal Manicure with paraffin and crystal exfoliation.

  • Regular Manicure $22
  • Deluxe Manicure $30
  • The Royal Manicure $40
  • Gel polish $20
  • Gel Polish add-on $20+
  • Gel Polish with Take-off Gel $23+

Four spa pedicure levels, from a regular spa pedicure with footbath and polish up to a VIP pedicure with extended massage and a herbal treatment.

  • Regular Spa Pedicure $33
  • Deluxe Spa Pedicure $40
  • The Royal Spa Pedicure $65
  • VIP Royal Spa Pedicure $79
  • French polish extra $7
  • Callus treatment extra $10+

Acrylic, Gel X, builder gel, dip powder, color powder, ombre and gel polish changes, with fill prices for existing sets and take-off options.

  • Gell Polish Change on Natural Nails $31
  • Gel Polish Change on Natural Nails $31
  • Gell Polish Change on Acrylic $35
  • Gel Polish Change on Acrylic $35
  • Acrylic Overlay $45–$50
  • Acrylic Overlay (fill to full set) $45
  • Acrylic With Tips $45–$55
  • Acrylic with Tips (fill to full set) $45
  • Builder Gel $50–$60
  • Builder Gel (fill to full set) $50
  • Color Powder $50–$60
  • Color Powder (fill to full set) $50
  • Dip Powder on Natural Nails $55
  • Gel X $55–$65
  • Gel X (fill to full set) $55
  • Pink & White + Gel $55–$65
  • Pink & White + Gel (fill to full set) $55
  • Dip Powder $60
  • Dip Powder on Natural Nails French $60
  • Dip Powder on Natural Nails French (each) $60
  • Ombre $60–$70
  • Ombre (fill to full set) $60
  • Take-off Gel $3–$10
  • Extra Long $10+
  • Take-off Gel (with or without service) $3
  • Take-off Dip Powder $5
  • Extra Long nails $10+
  • Take-off Acrylic $10
  • Take-off GelX $10

Regular manicures and pedicures for young clients, with gel polish, French and flower design add-ons.

  • Flower Design (each) $3
  • Children French add-on $4
  • Children Gel Polish add-on $15
  • Children Regular Manicure (10 and under) $15
  • Children Regular Spa Pedicure (10 and under) $25
  • French Add-On $4
  • Gel Polish Add-On (Children) $15
  • Regular Manicure (Children) $15
  • Regular Spa Pedicure (Children) $25

Five facial treatments addressing skin concerns such as acne, fine lines, pigmentation and enlarged pores, from 60 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Acne Cleansing $89
  • European Facial $89
  • Glycolic Acid Facial $119
  • Multivitamin Facial $129
  • Micro-Dermabrasion $139

Waxing for the face, underarms, arms, legs, back and bikini areas, priced by area.

  • Upper Lip $8
  • Upper Lip Wax $8
  • Chin $12
  • Chin Wax $12
  • Neck $12
  • Neck Wax $12
  • Eye Brows $15
  • Eye Brows Wax $15
  • Nose $15
  • Nose Wax $15
  • Under Arms $20
  • Under Arms Wax $20
  • Bikini $40
  • Bikini Wax $40
  • Half Arms $40
  • Half Arms Wax $40
  • Half Legs (Upper or Lower) $40+
  • Half Legs Wax (upper or lower) $40+
  • Full Face $45
  • Full Face Wax $45
  • Full Arms $50
  • Full Arms Wax $50
  • Full Back $50
  • Full Back Wax $50
  • Modified Brazilian $50
  • Modified Brazilian Wax $50
  • Brazilian $60
  • Brazilian Wax $60
  • Full Legs $65
  • Full Legs Wax $65

Classic and volume full sets, with refills scheduled every two or three weeks.

  • Classic Lash Refill every 2 weeks $69
  • Eyelash Classic / Volume (Every 2 weeks) $69–$79
  • Volume Lash Refill every 2 weeks $79
  • Classic Lash Refill every 3 weeks $89
  • Eyelash Classic / Volume (Every 3 weeks) $89–$99
  • Volume Lash Refill every 3 weeks $99
  • Eyelash Extension Classic Full Set $160
  • Eyelash Extension Volume Full Set $180

Add-ons such as extra massage, nail designs, buffing, paraffin, sugar scrub, cat eyes and an acrylic toe fix.

  • Extra Massage $1/unit
  • Extra Massage (per minute) $1
  • Almond / Coffin Shape $5
  • Buff Shine $5
  • Nail Design $5+
  • Nail Design (each) $5+
  • Sugar Scrub Exfoliation $5
  • French $7
  • Paraffin Treatment $8
  • Polish Change Adult/Child $9–$15
  • Polish Change Child $9
  • Acrylic Toe Fix $10
  • Cat Eyes $15+
  • Ombre (add-on) $15+
  • Polish Change Adult $15
  • French polish $7
  • Callus treatment $10

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Three manicure tiers from $22 and four pedicure tiers from $33 up to $79
  • Royal Spa Pedicure with paraffin, callus removal and a foot mask at $65
  • Classic and volume eyelash extensions with refills every two or three weeks
  • Facials from $89, including a multivitamin facial and micro-dermabrasion
  • Children's manicures and pedicures for ages 10 and under
  • Discounts for wedding parties and large groups
Good for
  • walk-ins
  • first nail or spa visit
  • children aged 10 and under
  • wedding parties and large groups
  • gel and acrylic nail clients
  • eyelash extension clients
  • facial and waxing clients
Treats
  • acne
  • oily, acne-prone skin
  • fine lines
  • dullness
  • age spots
  • pigmentation
  • sun-damaged skin
  • acne scarring
  • enlarged pores
  • dry skin
Techniques
  • classic and volume eyelash extensions
  • Gel X
  • acrylic overlay
  • acrylic with tips
  • builder gel
  • dip powder
  • color powder
  • ombre nails
  • pink and white with gel
  • cat eye nail design

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