The New Era Nails

La Mesa, California

The New Era Nails

Nail the look. Own the era.

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Tel. (619) 439-6330

A calm, considered moment during a visit to The New Era NailsA nail artist shaping and prepping nails with precisionA complimentary drink served in the modern interior of The New Era Nails
A calm, considered moment during a visit to The New Era Nails

Where self-care meets artistry

The New Era of Nail Care

Getting your nails done should be something you look forward to, a small ritual that’s entirely yours. At The New Era, skilled artists, quality products, and a genuinely warm room turn a routine appointment into an hour worth slowing down for.

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The craft

The craft is in the details

It begins long before colour: meticulous prep, clean cuticle work, and each nail shaped and structured to form, with a balanced apex and crisp, even edges. Our artists work with gel, acrylic, dipping powder, and hand-painted art, precise to the last line.

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The experience

An experience, not an errand

Arrive to a warm welcome and a complimentary drink, from a mimosa to a signature mocktail, then settle into a calm, relaxing visit that feels like a treat.

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Come for the nails.
Stay for the moment.

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The menu

Services

Starting prices — final pricing varies with length, shape, and design. Call us any time for a quote.

Spa Pedicure

From a quick refresh to our 24K Golden Era ritual. from $38
  • Deluxe Golden Era Pedicure $105

    Gel — $120

    Unwind with a complimentary drink (please inquire with your nail technician for options) and a warming eye mask. Callus removal, Gold Sea Salt & sugar scrub, fresh orange or lemon, collagen mask under warm steam, paraffin wax, and a 20-minute massage with 24K Gold and Gold Butter Lotion with hot stones.

  • Era Tropical Pedicure $78

    Gel — $93

    Scents: lavender, orange, watermelon, pomegranate, lemon, or ocean. Foot soak with therapeutic salt and bath bomb, callus removal, therapeutic sugar scrub, fresh orange, mud mask, paraffin wax, and a 15-minute massage with candle oil, butter lotion, and hot stones.

  • Therapeutic Spa Pedicure $68

    Gel — $83

    Scents: lavender, orange, watermelon, pomegranate, lemon, or ocean. Foot soak with therapeutic salt and bath bomb, callus removal, therapeutic sugar scrub, fresh orange, mud mask, and a 15-minute massage with candle oil, butter lotion, and hot stones.

  • Euro Spa Pedicure $53

    Gel — $68

    Foot soak with bath bomb, callus removal, organic sugar scrub, and a 10-minute hot-stone massage with lotion.

  • Refresher Spa Pedicure $48

    Gel — $63

    Foot soak with bath bomb, organic sugar scrub, and a 7-minute hot-stone massage with lotion.

  • Regular Pedicure $38

    Gel — $53

    Foot soak with bath bomb, nail trimming and shaping, cuticle care, polish, and a 5-minute massage.

Manicures

 from $25
  • Deluxe Manicure $40

    A manicure plus organic sugar-scrub exfoliation, deep-penetrating warm paraffin wax, and a massage with luxury lotion and hot stones.

  • Euro Manicure Most popular $30

    A manicure plus organic sugar-scrub exfoliation and a massage with luxury lotion.

  • Manicure $25

    Nail trimming and shaping, cuticle care, massage and polish.

Gel Manicure

Long-lasting, no dry time, high-gloss — 10-day guarantee against chipping. from $42
  • Deluxe Gel Manicure $57

    with soak off — $62

    A manicure plus organic sugar-scrub exfoliation, warm paraffin wax, and a massage with lotion and hot stones.

  • Euro Gel Color Manicure $47

    with soak off — $52

    A manicure plus organic sugar-scrub exfoliation and a massage with lotion and hot stones.

  • Gel Color Manicure $42

    with soak off — $47

    A manicure plus long-lasting gel polish, no dry time, hi-gloss finish. Massage with lotion.

Dipping Powder

Let's make a natural choice. from $53
  • Dipping Powder Nails $53

    with soak off — $58+

    Odour-free pigmented powder with zero dry time — strong and durable like acrylic, but soaks off easily and promotes a healthy nail bed.

Acrylic Nails

Starting prices are for short length, square shape. from $55
  • Acrylic Fill with Gel Color $55+
  • Acrylic Full Set with Gel Color $60+
  • Pink & White French Tip or Ombre — Fill $70+
  • Pink & White French Tip or Ombre — Full Set $75+
  • Medium length + special shape $65+
  • Long + special shape $75+
  • Extra long + special shape $85+

Gel-X & Builder Gel

 from $55
  • Full Set Gel-X $65+
  • Refill Gel-X $55+
  • Builder / Hard Gel — Full Set $70+
  • Builder / Hard Gel — Overlay on Natural Nails $60+
  • Builder / Hard Gel — Fill $55+

Waxing

Smooth, precise, gentle. from $8
  • Full Legs $70+
  • Half Legs $45+
  • Full Arms $45+
  • Half Arms $30+
  • Back $45+
  • Chest $36+
  • Brazilian $60+
  • Bikini $50+
  • Full Face $45+
  • Eyebrows $15
  • Under Arm $20
  • Forehead $15
  • Sideburns $15
  • Chin $10+
  • Upper Lip $8

Kids

For our littlest guests 10 and under. from $10
  • Kid Manicure $15
  • Kid Pedicure $25

    Trimming and shaping, cuticle care, massage and polish. ($4 extra for cute designs on 2 nails.)

  • Kid Color Change (hand / feet) $10

Add-Ons

Finishing touches & take-offs. from $3
  • Gel Color Change with Soak Off $35
  • ---on Acrylic $40
  • Acrylic Take Off Only $20
  • ---with new set $10
  • Deep French $15+
  • Color Change (hand / feet) $15
  • Take Off Acrylic with Manicure $15
  • Dip Take Off $12
  • Extra Long $10+
  • Paraffin Wax $10
  • Gel Take Off $10
  • Buff-shine $8
  • French $10
  • Cuticle Trim $8
  • Cut Down (hand) $7+
  • Cut Down (feet) $10+
  • Nail Repair $7+
  • Take Off Dip with Manicure $7
  • Special Shape $6+
  • Take Off Gel with Manicure $5
  • Designs / Line Art (per) $3+
  • Extra Massage (1 min) $1.50

Our artists’ work

The Collection

A glimpse of recent sets from the studio. For the full, ever-growing gallery, find us on Instagram.

Use the left and right arrow keys, or drag and scroll sideways, to browse the gallery. It loops continuously.

  • Almond nails in a muted earth-tone theme: tortoiseshell, marble, and celestial moon-and-star designs with gold floral and gem accents.
  • Almond nails in a bright tropical theme: neon pink and orange 3D hibiscus flowers and hand-painted papaya slices on a nude base.
  • Almond nails with a fruit-and-floral theme: 3D pink flowers, a green leaf, and hand-painted watermelon and citrus slices with gold bead accents.
  • Almond nails in a black-and-white mix of zebra stripes, polka dots, and swirls, with olive-green and pale-blue accent nails and gold studs.
  • Almond nails painted as monarch butterfly wings in pink and black with white dot detailing.
  • A hand-painted nail design by The New Era Nails.
  • Almond nails with a soft nude base, 3D pink and orange flowers, and small gold star and pearl accents.
  • A hand-painted nail design by The New Era Nails.
  • Long stiletto nails in a tropical ocean theme: pink hibiscus flowers, blue and purple marbled tips, with gold seashells, starfish, and pearl accents.
  • Pointed almond nails with a nude base and white French tips, decorated with multicolored gems and gold starfish.
  • Long stiletto nails in a vivid tropical theme: pastel ombré tips, 3D flowers, and hand-painted papaya designs with fine swirl detailing.
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Kind words

From Our Clients

  • “I asked for a specific design for my first set of Gel-X and they were exactly like the inspo picture. Would highly recommend this salon and Ben as a nail tech, definitely ask for him next time you're here!”

    Alyssa R.

  • “The new era nail salon is THE PLACE TO BE! It's so clean, modern, and they have amazing nail techs. Everyone is so great, but my go to gal is JENNY! I LOVE HER. They offer yummy complimentary drinks as well so be sure to try one!”

    Samantha A.

  • “Left speechless. Beautifully done by Katie. Gel pedi with Kayden amazing as well. Great customer service and experience!”

    Shayla T.

  • “Called in looking for a matching mani pedi set, Lisa and Sophia hooked it up! Very personable, helpful, and skilled. The mocktail service was delightful and rest of staff was very friendly. Overall good vibes and worth every penny!”

    Gaby M.

  • “The staff was so friendly, kind and attentive! They were gentle with my sensitive skin around my nails. They even gave me good advice on nail health/care instead of trying to sell me on more services. I'll 100% be going back!”

    Stephanie Ramirez

  • “I cannot recommend Daniel enough! He is absolutely amazing! I brought in a reference photo and he exceeded the expectations tenfold. He was so kind and patient while I explained the changes I wanted from my reference photo. He's truly a nail artist!”

    Natalie Martinez
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A little something extra

Complimentary Drinks

Every service comes with a complimentary drink: from a morning mimosa to one of our signature mocktails. Just ask when you arrive.

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Alcoholic

Must be 21+ and show ID.

  • Mimosa
  • Champagne
  • Red wine
  • White wine

Non-alcoholic

  • Tea
  • Orange juice
  • Apple cider
  • Vietnamese coffee
  • Water

Mocktails

  • Piña Colada — new era version strawberry, non-alcoholic piña colada, orange juice
  • Ocean Kiss lemonade, sparkling water, blueberry
  • Strawberry Fizz strawberry, lemonade, sparkling water
  • Guava Sunset non-alcoholic ginger beer, guava, tajín

*Complimentary, limit one per client.

Reserve your moment

Book Your Beauty Escape

Same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome. Give us a call and we’ll get you in.

Call (619) 439-6330

Mon–Sat 9–7 · Sun 10–5

Please take a moment to review our

Salon Policies

  • Tipping

    Your generosity is truly appreciated! If you would like to show appreciation for your nail technician, tips may be given before checking out. For your convenience, cash, Venmo, and Zelle are all happily accepted.

  • Service Policy

    All services are final sale and are not eligible for refunds or exchanges. If you have any concerns about your service, please let us know before leaving, and we will be happy to discuss how we can make your experience better.

  • Separate Payments

    If you are visiting with a group and would like to pay separately, please check in individually upon arrival. This helps us keep your appointments and payments organized and ensures a smooth check-in and checkout experience for everyone.

Thank you! We truly appreciate your support and trust in us.

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Address

The New Era Nails
5310 Baltimore Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

Hours

Monday–Saturday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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