Svitnail
Nail salon in La Jolla, CA
Svitnail is a nail salon on La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla. The business describes itself as a medical-grade nail studio and says nail care is a form of health care. Services are grouped under manicure and pedicure.
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Svitnail is a nail salon on La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla. The business describes itself as a medical-grade nail studio and says nail care is a form of health care. Services are grouped under manicure and pedicure.
The studio's manicure menu centres on the Russian manicure, a dry method done with an e-file and no soaking bowl, with an optional IBX nail-strengthening treatment. Hard gel manicures sculpt a gel layer over the client's own nails and suit short to medium oval or almond shapes. Gel polish and Manucurist color are available as add-ons.
Pedicures are waterless. The SMART Pedicure uses a sanding disc in place of a blade to smooth calluses, and the feet are cleansed with an antibacterial solution and wrapped in warm, botanical-infused towels. Finishes include Luxio gel, classic polish, or a natural buff, followed by moisturiser. Socks are provided afterward.
Each visit includes a complimentary drink. Two artists can work on a manicure and pedicure at the same time through the 4-hands service. The salon says every specialist is certified in the SVITNAIL Technique. The founder previously built a salon team in Warsaw, Poland, according to the site.
The salon is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM, a few minutes from the ocean with street parking nearby. Clients booking should note a card on file is required and that children and pets are not permitted in the studio.
The salon treats hygiene and equipment with strict standards: metal tools are sterilized in a five-stage medical-grade autoclave, items that cannot be sterilized are single-use, and pedicures happen without a shared foot bath.
A quiet, bright studio on La Jolla Boulevard.
Specials & promotions
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$10 off your first visit
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Covers the Russian dry manicure, its IBX-strengthened version, and hard gel manicures, with gel polish and Manucurist color as add-ons.
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Russian Manicure $65
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Russian Manicure + IBX $90
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Hard Gel Manicure $120+
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Hard Gel Manicure + Gel Polish $120+
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Russian manicure with IBX Price at booking
Covers waterless pedicures, including the SMART Dry Pedicure without polish, and SMART Pedicures with gel or plant-based color finishes.
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SMART Dry Pedicure $90+
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SMART Pedicure + Gel $120+
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SMART Pedicure + Plant-Based Color $120+
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Waterless pedicure Price at booking
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SMART Pedicure $90+
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4-Hands Service Price at booking
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Meet the team
Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.
- Highlights
- Waterless pedicures with no shared foot bath and sterilized tools for each client
- SMART Pedicure with a sanding disc in place of a blade for calluses
- Russian dry manicure with e-file technique and optional IBX treatment
- Hard gel manicure with a choice of over 40 shades and gel polish in more than 150 colors
- Four-hands service where two artists work on a manicure and pedicure at once
- Complimentary drink included with every visit
- Good for
- Dry or waterless manicures and pedicures
- Hard gel sculpting on natural nails
- Clients who want gel color without acrylic
- Four-hands appointments for two people
- Visitors to La Jolla
- Treats
- Nail strengthening
- Callus care
- Gel color longevity
- Nail shaping and cuticle refinement
- Removal of gel from another salon
- Techniques
- Russian manicure with e-file
- Hard gel sculpting
- IBX nail-strengthening treatment
- SMART Pedicure with sanding disc
- Waterless pedicure
- Four-hands service
- Gel polish with LED curing
Products & treatments
- Luxio by Akzentz gel
- Green Flash LED gel polish
- Manucurist polish and gel
- Saeyang Marathon drills
- PRO 2.0 SMART lamps
- Pure Air SHEMAX dust extraction
- IBX treatment