A set that still looks new the second week
№ 01Nail studio, Irene's chair · San Diego
A small, moodily lit studio under the spade emblem, where the same tech does the shaping, the cuticle work, and the last coat.
Opening times
Open daily 9–8
- Clients ask for Irene by name
- Cuticle and shaping work done by hand
- Product choices adjusted for allergies
- Flexible with rescheduling
The real thing
Photos from Spade Beauty Lounge’s Google Business Profile
№ 03 · Services
What we do
Full sets
01Irene's full manicure — shape, cuticle work, and polish chosen to hold its color and its edge past the first week.
Gel & shellac
02Chip-resistant color applied and cured properly, so the set holds its shine instead of lifting at the edges.
Acrylics & fills
03Sculpted acrylics and fills for length and strength, shaped to your hands rather than a standard mold.
Nail art & design
04Custom designs built on top of a clean base set, from simple line work to more detailed pieces.
Spa pedicures
05A slower pedicure with real foot and cuticle care, finished with polish or gel.
Polish changes
06A quick color swap or touch-up for an existing set, done with the same care as a full appointment.
Not sure what to ask for? Call — we’ll talk it through.
Call to bookListens before she works
Irene talks through what you want before starting, and the set is built around that answer, not a default.
Allergy aware
Product choices are adjusted when a client has a known sensitivity, rather than applying a standard formula to everyone.
One tech, start to finish
The same person shapes, cleans, and finishes your set, so nothing gets handed off mid-appointment.
One chair, one artist, no rush on the last coat
Spade Beauty Lounge sits behind a patina copper wall with a spade cut into it — a small room built for one appointment at a time, not a lineup of chairs. Irene works the room herself, and clients come back to her specifically, not just to the address. The shape gets checked before the color goes on, cuticles get real attention, and product choices account for sensitivities when they come up. It's quiet, it's intentional, and it's built around the work holding up after you walk out, not just how it photographs in the chair.
“Irene does a wonderful job, my manicures always hold up well and get compliments on them every time I get a new set!”
“This beauty lounge is truly the best!!! I have been a client of Irene (the owner) for about 10 years! Irene is a skilled artist that's always expanding on her skills.”
“I have been a client of Irene’s for almost 5 years now. She is not only a wonderful woman but truly gifted at what she does.”
Serving Point Loma, North Park, and nearby San Diego neighborhoods
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good to know
- Can I request a specific design or bring a photo?
- Yes — bring a photo or describe what you want and Irene will talk it through with you before starting. The base set gets shaped and cleaned first, since detailed nail art holds better on a clean foundation.
- I have sensitive skin or a product allergy — is that an issue?
- Let Irene know before your appointment. She's worked with clients on allergy concerns before and can adjust the products used accordingly, rather than applying a one-size formula.
- How do I book, and can I reschedule if something comes up?
- Book directly with the studio, and if your plans change, reach out — scheduling has flexibility for clients who need to move an appointment rather than losing the slot entirely.
- Opening times
- Open daily 9–8