How long will my gel or acrylic set last?

It depends on your nail growth and how the set is cared for, but we apply gel and acrylic in cured layers specifically so it holds color and shape longer than a single thick coat would.

Can I get a fill instead of a whole new set?

Yes. Fills maintain your existing acrylic set as the nail grows out, keeping the seam clean instead of thick or uneven. We treat fills with the same care as a first-time set.

Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?

Booking ahead gets you a chair without waiting. Call and we can talk through timing based on what's on the schedule that day.

A set that still looks clean in week three

№ 01Nail and spa studio, San Diego

Manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylics done at an unhurried pace, with tools kept clean and shaping done by hand.

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9353 Mira Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92126

Tools cleaned between every client
Shaping done by hand, not a template
Unhurried appointments, no rushing the last coat
Serving Point Loma, North Park, and nearby neighborhoods

№ 03 · Services

What we do

Full sets
01
A full gel or acrylic set shaped by hand, built to grow out clean and hold color without lifting.
Manicures & pedicures
02
Classic shaping, cuticle care, and polish, done at a pace that doesn't skip the parts you don't see.
Gel & shellac
03
Gel polish cured in stages for a finish that resists chipping and holds its shine longer than regular polish.
Acrylics & fills
04
Acrylic sets and fills shaped to your natural nail, maintained on a schedule so the growth line stays clean.
Nail art & design
05
Hand-painted detail, from a simple accent nail to a full design, added onto any gel or acrylic set.
Polish changes
06
A fresh color swap for nails that are already shaped and healthy, done quickly without cutting corners on prep.

Not sure what to ask for? Call — we’ll talk it through.

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Prep before polish

Cuticle care and shaping happen before any color goes on, every appointment.

Cured in stages

Gel and acrylic are applied and cured in layers instead of one thick coat.

Clean tools, every chair

Tools are cleaned between clients rather than reused straight through the day.

The last coat gets the same care as the first

Bee Bee Nails is a studio built around the parts of a manicure that are easy to rush: the cuticle work, the shaping, the base coat that decides whether the gel lifts in a week. Every service starts with the same attention, whether it's a quick polish change or a full acrylic set. Tools are cleaned between clients, and the pace is set by the work, not the clock. Come in with a shape and color in mind, or come in with nothing and figure it out in the chair.

How a first visit runs

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Book it your way

Call or message — say which service you're after so the right amount of time gets set aside.

Pick the shape and the color first

Shape, length and color are settled before anything starts. A photo of a set you like helps more than words.

Nothing is a surprise

Length and shape are checked with you as it goes, not revealed at the end.

Leave knowing how to keep it

Ask how to care for your nails and when to come back. That's part of the visit, not an extra.

Before your first visit

Four things worth knowing — wherever you get your nails done

True of any salon, this one included. Good nail work starts with clean tools and a conversation.

Clean tools, every time

Metal tools should be cleaned and disinfected between clients, and files and buffers are often single-use. Asking how tools are cleaned is a normal question.

Know what you're getting

Gel, dip and acrylic wear, last and come off differently. Ask what's being used and how it's removed — before it goes on.

Removal matters as much as application

Picking or peeling product off takes the nail with it. A proper soak-off protects the nail underneath.

Speak up in the moment

Filing and cuticle work shouldn't hurt. Saying so while it's happening is exactly what the conversation is for.

From Point Loma to Clairemont, we're close by

Find us in San Diego, CA. Ask about a time.

good to know

How long will my gel or acrylic set last?: It depends on your nail growth and how the set is cared for, but we apply gel and acrylic in cured layers specifically so it holds color and shape longer than a single thick coat would.
Can I get a fill instead of a whole new set?: Yes. Fills maintain your existing acrylic set as the nail grows out, keeping the seam clean instead of thick or uneven. We treat fills with the same care as a first-time set.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?: Booking ahead gets you a chair without waiting. Call and we can talk through timing based on what's on the schedule that day.

(858) 549-4908

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Find us: 9353 Mira Mesa Blvd · San Diego, CA 92126
Opening times: Call for hours