Basic Manicure - $45
- Cut cuticle
- Buff · file · shape nail
Private · one client at a time
Luxury Nail Services in San Diego, CA
A private luxury nail studio in Hillcrest and mobile in-home nail services. Sanitation-first, natural nail health always, and never rushed.
in-studio menu
Waifu Nail Studio Menu
One client at a time in our private Hillcrest studio. Every in-studio service includes a complimentary glass of champagne.
Manicure
Luxury Manicure - $50
- Cut cuticle
- Buff · file · shape nail
- 5 minute massage
Waifu Manicure - $70
- Cut cuticle
- Buff · file · shape nail
- 10 minute massage
- Paraffin treatment
Pedicure
Basic Pedicure - $55
- Cut cuticle
- Buff · file · shape nail
- Sea salt scrub
- 5 minute massage
Luxury Pedicure - $65
- Cut cuticle
- Buff · file · shape nail
- Remove callus
- Sea salt scrub
- 7 minute massage
Waifu Pedicure - $85
- Cut cuticle
- Buff · file · shape nail
- Remove callus
- Sea salt scrub
- Cooling mask
- 10 minute massage
- Paraffin treatment
Ionic Foot Bath - $65
- 30 minute session
Nails, Add Ons & Kids
Acrylic
- Short - $75
- Medium - $85
- Long - $95
- XL - $105
- Refill - $50
- Acrylic removal - $30
Gel
- Gel (per service) - +$20
- Hard gel - $60+
- Gel X - $65+
- Gel removal - $20
Dip Powder & Nail Fix
- Dip powder - $65+
- Nail fix within 48 hours - Free
- Nail fix - $10 / nail
Add Ons (per nail)
- Encapsulation - $7
- Rhinestones - $3
- Crystals (Swarovski) - $5
- French tip - $5
- Design - $5
- Chrome - $3
- 3D - $7
Kids Services
- Kids manicure - $35
- Kids pedicure - $40
Private parties & mobile services available
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Waifu Mobile Nail Studio Menu
Luxury in-home and mobile nail services, including bed-bound care and visits to hospitals, acute care and other medical facilities. Private parties welcome.
- Travel fee
- $30
- Polish
- Optional, always included
- Groups
- Group services available
Manicure
Basic Manicure - $80
- Cut cuticle
- Cut · buff · file nail
Luxury Manicure - $90
- Cut cuticle
- Cut · buff · file nail
- Massage
Bed-Bound Manicure - $110
- Cuticle care
- Cut · buff · file nail
- Massage
Pedicure
Basic Pedicure - $105
- Cut cuticle
- Cut · buff · file nail
- Sea salt scrub
- Massage
Luxury Pedicure - $135
- Cut cuticle
- Cut · buff · file nail
- Remove callus
- Sea salt scrub
- Extended massage
Bed-Bound Pedicure - $250
- Cuticle care
- Cut · buff · file nail
- Massage
Ionic Foot Bath - $100+
- 30 minute session
Nail Trims Only
Nail Trim - $60
- Trim & shape nails for hands and feet
Bed-Bound Nail Trim - $110
- Trim & shape nails for hands and feet
Nails, Add Ons & Kids
Acrylic
- Short - $130
- Medium - $150
- Long - $190
- XL - $210
- Refill - $120
- Acrylic removal - $30
Gel
- Gel (per service) - +$30
- Hard gel - $140+
- Gel X - $130+
- Gel removal - $30
Dip Powder & Nail Fix
- Dip powder - $110+
- Nail fix within 48 hours - Free
- Nail fix - $10 / nail
Add Ons (per nail)
- Encapsulation - $7
- Rhinestones - $3
- Crystals (Swarovski) - $5
- French tip - $5
- Design - $5
- Chrome - $3
- 3D - $7
- Thick nails - +$20
- Cooling & moisturizing mask - +$15
Kids Services
- Kids manicure - $70
- Kids pedicure - $80
Group services and private parties? Contact us for details.
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About Waifu Nails
Waifu Nail Studio was established in 2023 by Zoe Leonardi, a licensed and well-practiced Nail Technician, in beautiful San Diego, CA.
After working in different salons, Zoe saw a gap between how nail salons handle sanitation, cleanliness and the customer experience — and what they should be. That led to the first Waifu Nail Studio in Hillcrest.
Zoe later began mobile service calls to hospitals, acute care facilities and other medical establishments, gaining extensive training in medical nail care — and Waifu Nails Mobile Studio was born.
Beyond-standard sanitation
Procedures that go further than what’s regulated and taught.
Natural nail health
Every normal salon service, with nail health on top.
One client at a time
Private, unhurried, and never pressured to settle.
Treat yourself
Have a drink and check out the tropical patio cafe and multiple salons in the building.
where to find us
Service Area
The Studio
1475 University Ave, Suite 2, San Diego, CA 92103 (Hillcrest) — a private studio in a co-op building with multiple other businesses, including cafes, a tropical patio and other salons. Come check us out!
Mobile & In-Home
We come to homes, hospitals, acute care and medical facilities in the San Diego area. Tell us your location when you book.
come take a peek
Inside the Studio
A private pink corner of Hillcrest, the building around it, and a look at the care that goes into every set.
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the proof is in the polish
Client Reviews
4.6 stars · 22 Google reviews
Zoe is awesome!! Even though she doesn’t book appointments on weekends anymore, she was kind enough to schedule me and my kid. Since she got me addicted to the cat eyes effect, I had to get them in purple. Thank you Zoe for going above and beyond, for your beautiful artwork, and for helping my kid feel seen and beautiful! Your patience and willingness to answer their never ending questions is appreciated!!
— Cindy S, Google review
There are so many reasons why I’d rate Waifu Nail Studio five stars. Zoe knows how to make her space look and feel so inviting and she ensures you’re comfortable throughout your session. She’s very meticulous about her work as she takes time with her craft, hence why my nails always come out so beautiful. Highly recommend to support her small business and book with her now!
— Princess Anne Luna, Google review
Zoe’s shop is such a vibe. Because of the personalized service, you feel exclusive in her space. From the bright decorations to her warm character to her expertise in nail design—everything was top-notch from beginning to end.
— Jamar Rogers, Google review
I’ve passed by this studio several times now and finally had an occasion to get my nails done! Zoe was really great advising me on the colors for my jade green nails with jade nail art on. Will definitely be going back!
— Verified client, Google review
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