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The Nail Atelier
The Nail Atelier

The Nail Atelier

Nail salon in San Diego, CA

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The Nail Atelier is a nail salon in San Diego, open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 7:00pm and closed on Sundays. Its manicure and pedicure menus range from simple polish changes to longer treatments with massage, masques, soaks and paraffin.

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About

The Nail Atelier is a nail salon in San Diego, open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 7:00pm and closed on Sundays. Its manicure and pedicure menus range from simple polish changes to longer treatments with massage, masques, soaks and paraffin.

Manicures start with a classic service and include a Deluxe option with sugar scrub, an almond illuminating masque, lotion and a hot towel, plus about 10 minutes of massage. The Coco Delight manicure adds coconut oil lotion and paraffin wax and runs about 15 minutes of massage. Gel polish can be added to a manicure for an extra fee.

Pedicures are offered as six named services, from The Classic through to Diamonds & Pearls. Higher-priced pedicures add more steps, such as an organic volcano detox soak, collagen masques, cooling gel, citrus slices, paraffin wax and hot stones, with massage running from about 10 minutes up to about 35 minutes depending on the service. Pedicure chairs are described as noiseless and pipeless.

Removals are priced separately for acrylic, builder gel, Gel X, dip and gel polish, and the removal fee drops when it is paired with a service. Smaller add-ons include nail repair, length extensions, shape changes, cuticle trims, French tips, chrome and cateye finishes, and custom designs or rhinestones.

The salon also offers children's manicures, pedicures and polish changes for children under 12, as well as a range of waxing services for the face, arms, legs, underarms, chest, back and bikini.

The salon describes its pricing as reasonable and its technicians as enthusiastic, professional and experienced.

The salon describes its atmosphere as clean and welcoming.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Classic, Deluxe and Coco Delight manicures, plus nail polish changes and gel polish changes. The Deluxe and Coco Delight manicures add scrubs, masques, lotion and massage.

  • Nail Polish Change $12
  • Classic Manicure $25
  • Gel Nail Polish Change $25
  • Deluxe Manicure $36
  • Coco Delight Manicure $45

Six named pedicures, from The Classic to Diamonds & Pearls. Each step-up adds more soak, scrub, masque, massage and finishing time.

  • The Classic $35
  • The Special $50
  • Coco & Honey $60
  • Tropical Refresh $70
  • Volcanic Detox $80
  • Diamonds & Pearls $90
  • Gel Removal w/ Service $5
  • Cuticle Trim Add-On $7
  • Acrylic 1 or 2 Big Toes $8
  • Buff & Shine $8
  • Builder Gel Coat $10
  • Callous Remover Add-On $10
  • French Tip Design $10
  • Gel Removal $10
  • Cateye Polish $15
  • Chrome $15
  • Gel Polish Add-On $15
  • Toe Polish Change $15
  • French Tip Design w/ Gel $20
  • Gel Toe Polish Change $25
  • Design/Stickers/Charms Custom Price at booking
  • Extra Massage Custom Price at booking

Acrylic, builder gel, Gel X and dip, each offered as a fill or a full set. Dip can also be done as an overlay or with a tip.

  • Acrylic Fill $45
  • Acrylic Full Set $55
  • Builder Gel Fill $55
  • Dip Overlay $55
  • Gel X Fill $55
  • Builder Gel Full Set $65
  • Gel X Full Set $65
  • Dip Full Set With Tip $66

Removal of acrylic, builder gel, Gel X, dip and gel polish, with a lower price when paired with a service.

  • Gel Polish Removal w/ Service $5
  • Gel Polish w/ Service $5
  • Acrylic/Builder Gel/Gel X Removal w/ Service $10
  • Acrylic/Builder Gel/Gel X w/ Service $10
  • Dip Removal w/ Service $10
  • Dip w/ Service $10
  • Gel Polish $10
  • Gel Polish Removal $10
  • Dip $15
  • Dip Removal $15
  • Acrylic/Builder Gel/Gel X $20
  • Acrylic/Builder Gel/Gel X Removal $20

Nail repair, length extensions, shape changes, trims, cuticle trims, French and deep or almond French tips, and custom designs or rhinestones and charms.

  • Nail Repair $4
  • Extending Length $5+
  • Shape Change (Fills Only) $5+
  • Trim Shorter $5+
  • Cuticle Trim $7
  • French Tip $10
  • Deep/Almond French $15
  • Nail Designs Custom Price at booking
  • Rhinestones/Charms Custom Price at booking

Manicures, pedicures and polish changes for children under 12, in regular and gel versions.

  • Kid Nail Polish Change $10
  • Kid Toe Polish Change $12
  • Kid Manicure $15
  • Kid Gel Nail Polish Change $17
  • Kid Gel Toe Polish Change $20
  • Kid Pedicure $25
  • Kid Gel Manicure $30
  • Kid Gel Pedicure $40

Waxing for the upper lip, chin, eyebrows, full face, underarms, arms, legs, chest, back and bikini.

  • Upper Lip $10
  • Chin $15
  • Eyebrows $15
  • Under Arms $20
  • Half Arm/Full Arm $35
  • Chest $40
  • Half Leg/Full Leg $45
  • Full Face $50
  • Back $60
  • Bikini $60

Photos

  • Pink long nails with red hearts and white swirls
  • Pink nails with red cherries and hearts
  • Clear and pink nails with heart patterns
  • Almond nails with red bows and cherry details

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Named pedicures with massage times listed for each service
  • Manicure and pedicure treatments that include sugar scrub, masques, lotions and hot towels
  • Gel polish can be added to a manicure or pedicure
  • Acrylic, builder gel, Gel X and dip enhancements, each with fill and full-set prices
  • Removal prices drop when paired with a service
  • Children's services for children under 12
Good for
  • Regular manicures and pedicures
  • Pedicures with extended massage
  • Gel polish and nail enhancements
  • Nail repair and small nail fixes
  • Children under 12
  • Waxing
  • Clients who want a clear price list
Techniques
  • Sugar scrub
  • Almond illuminating masque
  • Honey masque
  • Collagen masque
  • Paraffin wax
  • Hot stones
  • Hot towel
  • Citrus slices
  • Cooling gel
  • Gel polish
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