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The New Era Nails
The New Era Nails

The New Era Nails

Nail salon in La Mesa, CA

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The New Era Nails is a neighborhood nail salon in La Mesa. Its menu covers the usual range of hands and feet work, from a basic manicure and pedicure to acrylic sets, gel and dipping powder, Gel-X and builder gel, and waxing for the face and body. Children aged 10 and under can book manicures, pedicures and color changes.

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About

The New Era Nails is a neighborhood nail salon in La Mesa. Its menu covers the usual range of hands and feet work, from a basic manicure and pedicure to acrylic sets, gel and dipping powder, Gel-X and builder gel, and waxing for the face and body. Children aged 10 and under can book manicures, pedicures and color changes.

The salon's spa pedicures are the core of its menu. The regular pedicure is the entry point, with step-up options including the Refresher, Euro, Therapeutic, Era Tropical and Deluxe Golden Era pedicures. The Deluxe Golden Era Pedicure includes a 24K gold lotion and a gold sea salt scrub. Gel can be added to most pedicure and manicure options for an additional fee.

Acrylic nails are offered in several lengths and shapes, with French tip and ombre finishes. Gel-X and builder gel fills, overlays and full sets are also available. Hand-painted nail art and line art are priced per design, and add-on services cover shaping, cut-downs, repairs and take-offs for acrylic, gel and dip.

Every service includes one complimentary drink, limited to one per client. Guests 21 and over with ID can choose an alcoholic option, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for everyone. The salon's signature mocktails include a piña colada version, Ocean Kiss, Strawberry Fizz and Guava Sunset.

The salon describes itself as a place where self-care and artistry come together, and says the room is warm, calm and relaxing. Groups who want to pay separately should each check in individually on arrival. Tips can be given before checkout, paid in cash, Venmo or Zelle.

The salon presents its work as self-care paired with nail artistry, with each service beginning with cuticle work and shaping before color or art is applied.

The salon describes its space as warm, calm and relaxing.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Acrylic fills, full sets and extensions in several lengths and shapes, including French tip and ombre finishes, with gel color available.

  • Acrylic Fill with Gel Color $55+
  • Acrylic Full Set with Gel Color $60+
  • Medium length + special shape $65+
  • Pink & White French Tip or Ombre Fill $70+
  • Long + special shape $75+
  • Pink & White French Tip or Ombre Full Set $75+
  • Extra long + special shape $85+

Smaller extras such as nail art and designs, special shapes, cut-downs, repairs, color changes, French and deep French finishes, paraffin wax and take-off services for acrylic, gel and dip.

  • Designs / Line Art (per) $3+
  • Take Off Gel with Manicure $5
  • Special Shape $6+
  • Cut Down (hand) $7+
  • Nail Repair $7+
  • Take Off Dip with Manicure $7
  • Buff-shine $8
  • Cuticle Trim $8
  • Acrylic Take Off with New Set $10
  • Cut Down (feet) $10+
  • Extra Long $10+
  • French $10
  • Gel Take Off $10
  • Paraffin Wax $10
  • Dip Take Off $12
  • Color Change (hand / feet) $15
  • Deep French $15+
  • Take Off Acrylic with Manicure $15
  • Acrylic Take Off Only $20
  • Gel Color Change with Soak Off $35
  • Gel Color Change with Soak Off on Acrylic $40
  • Gel Color Change on Acrylic $40

Dipping powder nail sets that are odour-free and soak off, with prices starting at $53.

  • Dipping Powder Nails $53+

Gel color manicures, Euro gel color manicures and a deluxe gel manicure, with a 10-day guarantee against chipping.

  • Gel Color Manicure $42
  • Euro Gel Color Manicure $47
  • Deluxe Gel Manicure $57

Gel-X refills and full sets, plus builder or hard gel fills, overlays on natural nails and full sets.

  • Builder / Hard Gel Fill $55+
  • Refill Gel-X $55+
  • Builder / Hard Gel Overlay on Natural Nails $60+
  • Full Set Gel-X $65+
  • Builder / Hard Gel Full Set $70+

Manicures, pedicures and color changes for children aged 10 and under.

  • Kid Color Change (hand / feet) $10
  • Kid Manicure $15
  • Kid Pedicure $25

Classic, Euro and deluxe manicures for natural nail care.

  • Manicure $25
  • Euro Manicure $30
  • Deluxe Manicure $40

Regular and spa pedicures ranging from a basic option to the Deluxe Golden Era Pedicure, with gel available on most.

  • Regular Pedicure $38
  • Refresher Spa Pedicure $48
  • Euro Spa Pedicure $53
  • Therapeutic Spa Pedicure $68
  • Era Tropical Pedicure $78
  • Deluxe Golden Era Pedicure $105

Waxing for the face, underarms, arms, legs, bikini and body, with prices starting at $8.

  • Upper Lip $8
  • Upper Lip Waxing $8
  • Chin $10+
  • Chin Waxing $10+
  • Eyebrows $15
  • Eyebrow Waxing $15
  • Forehead $15
  • Forehead Waxing $15
  • Sideburns $15
  • Sideburns Waxing $15
  • Under Arm $20
  • Under Arm Waxing $20
  • Half Arms $30+
  • Half Arms Waxing $30+
  • Chest $36+
  • Chest Waxing $36+
  • Back $45+
  • Back Waxing $45+
  • Full Arms $45+
  • Full Arms Waxing $45+
  • Full Face $45+
  • Full Face Waxing $45+
  • Half Legs $45+
  • Half Legs Waxing $45+
  • Bikini $50+
  • Bikini Waxing $50+
  • Brazilian $60+
  • Brazilian Waxing $60+
  • Full Legs $70+
  • Full Legs Waxing $70+

Photos

  • Salon interior with white logo overlay
  • Lounge with café shelves and pedicure chairs
  • Reception desk with gold accents and flowers
  • Moss wall with gold mirrors and vessel sinks
  • Drink bar with marble counter and shelving
  • Window display with white horse and dried flowers
  • Window with butterfly decals and lettering
  • Le Café wall niche with dried wheat and flowers
  • Tropical 3D flower and papaya nail art
  • Stiletto nails with pink flowers, pearls and shells
  • Tropical fruit and floral 3D nail art with gold studs
  • Black and lilac butterfly-wing nail art on stiletto nails

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Spa pedicures with a choice of six scents and a gold-finished Deluxe Golden Era option
  • Dipping powder that is odour-free, pigmented, has no dry time and soaks off
  • Gel manicures with a 10-day guarantee against chipping
  • Complimentary drink with every service, including alcoholic options for guests 21 and over and signature mocktails
  • Children's manicures, pedicures and color changes for ages 10 and under
  • Walk-ins and same-day appointments welcome
Good for
  • walk-ins
  • same-day appointments
  • children 10 and under
  • gel and dipping powder wear
  • acrylic sets and nail art
  • face and body waxing
  • groups who want to pay separately
Treats
  • nail repair
  • long-lasting polish
  • nail extensions
  • nail art and designs
  • hair removal
  • acrylic take-off
  • gel removal
Techniques
  • gel manicure and soak off
  • dipping powder
  • acrylic fill and full sets
  • French tip and ombre
  • Gel-X and builder gel
  • hard gel overlay on natural nails
  • hand-painted nail art and line art
  • cuticle work and shaping
  • paraffin wax
  • sea salt scrub

Products & treatments

  • gel polish
  • acrylic
  • dipping powder
  • 24K gold lotion
  • gold sea salt scrub
  • spa pedicure scents: lavender, orange, watermelon, pomegranate, lemon and ocean
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