Nailed It Studio

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About

Nailed It Studio operates inside Chez Rouge Salon at 3683 Adams Avenue in San Diego's Normal Heights, a women-owned, single-operator nail studio run by owner and cosmetologist Cynthia. The CND-certified technician specializes in Shellac manicures, Vinylux long-wear polish, and OPI lacquer across a color library that rotates with seasonal collections, and the salon-within-a-salon format places her alongside the hair chairs at Chez Rouge in a shared-space model that includes the fades and beard work at Catrin Barbershop further down the Adams Avenue grooming corridor. Après Gel-X soft-gel nail extensions round out the enhancement menu, providing a soak-off alternative to traditional acrylic builds. Pedicures include sugar scrub exfoliation scented with essential oils, followed by cuticle work and polish in either gel or classic formulas. The studio operates on an appointment-only schedule with online booking through Vagaro, and Cynthia conducts each service start to finish without handing off between technicians. The LGBTQ+-affirming studio welcomes all gender identities and maintains gender-neutral restroom access. The 92116 ZIP address puts the studio in the heart of the Normal Heights section of Adams Avenue between Felton Street and Kensington Drive. Nail art add-ons start at seven dollars and scale up based on detail level, covering everything from half-moon accents to full ombre gradient sets. Cynthia speaks both English and Spanish, and the studio's independent pacing pairs with the neighborhood coffee-and-walk rhythm anchored by Dos Palmas Cafe across the street. Removal of existing gel or Shellac products uses a gentle acetone-wrap soak-off process rather than electric filing, preserving the natural nail surface for reapplication.