A set that still looks right in three weeks
№ 01Nail studio in San Diego
A San Diego nail studio with a row of spa pedicure chairs and copper basins, where the last coat gets as much time as the first.
Opening times
- Mon–Fri 9 AM – 7 PM
- Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
- Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
- Named techs regulars book by request
- Custom nail art built from your own reference photos
- Spa pedicure chairs with copper basins
- Long, narrow, or pointed shaping done on request
The real thing
Photos from Mimosa Nails’ Google Business Profile
№ 03 · Services
What we do
Custom Nail Art
01Hand-painted design work, from a saved photo to something built from scratch — the detail people specifically travel here for.
Manicures & pedicures
02Shaping, cuticle care, and polish done in the order that actually makes a set last, not the order that's fastest.
Gel & shellac
03Chip-resistant color applied in thin, even layers so it wears off clean instead of lifting at the edges.
Acrylics & fills
04Sculpted acrylic sets and fills for the length and shape you already know you like.
Spa pedicures
05A longer pedicure in the studio's spa chairs, with the soak, scrub, and shaping paced out rather than rushed.
Polish changes
06A fresh coat on nails that are already shaped, for when it's color you need and not a full set.
Not sure what to ask for? Call — we’ll talk it through.
Call to bookShaped before it's colored
Cuticles and shape are handled first, and polish only goes on once the nail underneath is ready.
Thin coats, not one heavy one
Gel and acrylic are built in layers that cure fully, which is how a set avoids lifting early.
You bring the reference
Nail art is built from your own photo or idea in the chair, not chosen off a fixed design board.
A room built around the chair, not the rush
Mimosa Nails sits in a warm, softly lit studio with polished tile floors and a line of leather pedicure chairs set over copper basins. The work here is slow on purpose: shaping done by hand, cuticles cleaned properly before polish goes anywhere near them, gel applied in thin coats so it holds instead of lifting. Regulars come back for specific techs and specific hands — Katie for custom nail art, Beth for detail work, Jessica for long, pointed shaping. Walk in with a photo or an idea and leave with a set that matches it.
“If you want some amazing nail art you NEED to see Katie. She comes up with the best designs and copies the crazy ones I find online! She’s also my unpaid therapist and listens to event about life!”
“Jessica did a fantastic job. I love my nails very long, narrow and pointy. She did exactly that. Friendly too! I will definitely be coming back to her.”
“My wife came in today, and Tracy and Haley always take great care of her. They consistently do a wonderful job, and their customer service is always exceptional.”
From Point Loma to Bay Park, we're a short drive away
Find us in San Diego, CA. Ask about a time.
good to know
- Can I request a specific nail tech?
- Yes — regulars often ask for a specific person, especially for custom art or particular shaping. Mention who you'd like when you book and the studio will place you with them if their schedule allows.
- Do you do nail art from a photo?
- That is a core part of the work here. Bring a saved image or describe what you want, and the design gets built freehand to match it as closely as the nail shape allows.
- How long will my set actually last?
- That depends on the service and how your nails grow, but the studio applies gel and acrylic in thin, fully cured layers specifically to reduce early lifting and keep the shape clean between fills.
- Opening times
- Mon–Fri 9–7 · Sat 9–6 · Sun 10–5