Nail Studio
Russian Manicure & Pedicure
Healthy natural nails.
Beautiful results that last.
TPO
free
HEMA
free
Why choose polinails.sd
Real nails. Real care.
Every tool that touches your nails goes through five steps before your appointment: ultrasonic cleaning, a Barbicide soak, a rinse under running water, a full day of air drying, then one hour in the dry-heat sterilizer at 180°C. Everything comes out in sealed sterile pouches and stays there until it's needed. We work exclusively with hard gels from trusted Russian and Ukrainian brands. No acids, no acrylics, no gel-x. With more than 200 colors to choose from, we help you grow the nails you have always wanted.
Premium products only
Russian and Ukrainian hard gels. TPO-free and HEMA-free. No cheap filler brands, ever.
One client at a time
Every appointment gets Polina's full attention. No double-booking, no rushing through a queue.
Book any time, no waiting
Pick your service and slot online, day or night. Or message on Instagram if you would rather talk it through first.
Dry-heat sterilized at 180°C
Every tool is sterilized and sealed. The pouch stays closed until you sit down.
Services & Pricing
Manicure
3 servicesShort / Medium: free edge up to 1/4″ (6 mm). Long: over 1/4″ (6 mm).
Russian Manicure with Nude Hard Gel
Precise cuticle care, nail shaping, and strengthening with nude hard gel. The nude gel is the final color, with no polish on top. Removal of my previous work is included.
- Short / Medium$1001 hr 20 min
- Long$1101 hr 40 min
Russian Manicure with Hard Gel + Bright Color
Same manicure and hard gel, with a gel polish color over it: red, black, pink, blue, or any other color you want. Removal of my previous work is included.
- Short / Medium$1101 hr 40 min
- Long$1201 hr 45 min
Hygienic Manicure
Cuticle care and shaping, plus nail plate treatment. No polish or hard gel.
* We don't work on nails showing signs of infection or fungus. This is aesthetic care, not a medical visit.
Pedicure
1 serviceSmart Technology Pedicure
Cuticle care and shaping, finished with gel color. Full Treatment adds callus removal and heel smoothing.
- Nails Only$1001 hr
- Full Treatment (nails + heels)$1101 hr 20 min
* We don't work on feet or nails with signs of infection, fungus, skin or nail disease, or open wounds. Aesthetic care only.
Additional Services
4 add-onsYou choose these inside the booking form, on the manicure or pedicure page. Most add time to your appointment.
Gel X / Acrylic / Powder Removal
Removal of artificial material with an electric file.
Removal of Another Technician's Gel
Hard gel or gel polish done by someone else. Removing my own work is included.
Nail Design
Simple (chrome or cat-eye) $10. French $20.
Nail Repair
Repair of a broken or damaged nail using Pre-Extension technology and professional strengthening gels. In the booking form, pick how many nails need it (up to 3).
Results That Speak
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A studio built on care and craft
Polina takes one client at a time. Every appointment starts with a real conversation — what you want, what your nails are like, what fits your life. Then she works until it's right.
The studio is a calm, unhurried space in San Diego. No conveyor-belt bookings. No rushing through a queue. If you're here, you have her full attention.
Once Russian manicure, always Russian manicure.

Precision shaping

Clean finish

Your comfort matters
What people are saying
“I came in with a Pinterest photo and honestly expected something close but not quite. She matched it exactly — then suggested one small change that made it better. Three weeks in, still no chips.”
Sarah M.
“Showed her a reference I'd been saving for a year. She looked at it for maybe thirty seconds, then just did it. The result was better than the photo.”
Jessica T.
“I hadn't had a manicure in two years because every place felt rushed. This was the opposite. An hour and a half and I didn't want to leave.”
Amanda R.
“Gel manicure held for four weeks. My previous place? Two weeks, maybe. Won't be going back there.”
Lauren K.
“She did my nails for my wedding. Six weeks later, three of my bridesmaids had booked appointments with her.”
Mia C.
“Doesn't rush, doesn't cut corners, actually listens. Hard to find all three.”
Rachel B.
Book an Appointment
Pick your service and a time that suits you. If you need removal, a repair or a design, add it while booking so enough time is set aside for you.
Your appointment is paid in full at booking. Polina works with one client at a time, so a reserved slot is time she cannot offer anyone else. The cancellation terms are shown before you confirm.
Prefer to talk it through first? Message us on Instagram and we'll find your time together.
3654 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
United States

