A set that still looks right in week two
№ 01Nail care on Encinitas time
A bright storefront studio in Encinitas doing manicures, pedicures, and gel work at an unhurried pace, one hand at a time.
Opening times
- Mon–Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
- Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
- Techs who take their time on pedicures
- Walk-ins accepted alongside booked appointments
- Same unhurried process on every visit
- Storefront studio you can see into from the street
The real thing
Photos from Nails Studio’s Google Business Profile
№ 03 · Services
What we do
Manicures
01Shaping, cuticle work, and polish done in order and unrushed, so the set holds its line past the first few days.
Gel & shellac
02A gel finish that's cured properly and applied thin enough not to lift, with a shine that lasts past a week of dishes.
Acrylics & fills
03Sculpted extensions or a fill on your existing set, shaped and balanced so they sit naturally against the nail bed.
Nail art & design
04Hand-painted detail, from a simple accent nail to a full design, added onto any manicure or gel set.
Spa pedicures
05A soak, scrub, and massage before polish, taking the kind of time a pedicure needs to actually do something.
Polish changes
06A fast, clean swap to a new color on natural nails, no reshaping needed if your set is already in good shape.
Not sure what to ask for? Call — we’ll talk it through.
Call to bookOrder, every time
Shaping, cuticle care, then polish or gel — the sequence doesn't get shortened when the room is busy.
Prep before product
Nails are buffed and dehydrated before gel goes on, which is what keeps it from lifting early.
Your set, your record
Techs keep track of the shape and color you've liked before, so a repeat visit doesn't start from zero.
A glass-front room built for one good hour
Nails Studio sits behind a glass storefront in Encinitas, the kind of room you can see into from the sidewalk before you walk in. The work happens the same way every visit: shaping first, cuticle care next, polish or gel last, with nothing rushed to get you out the door. Regulars come back to the same techs because the fit and finish hold up past the first week. Walk in or book ahead — either way, the chair is yours until the last coat sets.
“Very good service, that are busy during the day but often accept walk-ins and last minute appointments. Really appreciate their thoroughness and how they ensure that I am happy with my nails.”
Encinitas, with regulars from Cardiff and Leucadia
Find us in Encinitas, CA. Ask about a time.
good to know
- Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
- Both work here. Booking ahead holds your spot, and walk-ins are welcome when a chair is free — busier times may mean a short wait, so calling ahead is worth it if your timing is tight.
- How long will my gel or acrylic set last?
- It depends on your natural nail growth and how the set is cared for at home, but proper prep and full curing at the lamp are what keep gel from lifting early. Fills bring an acrylic set back to shape as it grows out.
- Can I bring in a design idea for nail art?
- Yes — bring a photo or describe what you're picturing, and the design is painted freehand once your base color is fully set. Simple accents and full hand designs are both done the same careful way.
- Opening times
- Mon–Sat 9–7 · Sun 10–5