Apres Gel-X Extensions
Our signature. Lightweight, full-cover soft-gel extensions — acrylic-free, and built for a clean set that holds 4+ weeks.
Signature service
Acrylic-Free Gel Studio · Downtown & East Village · San Diego
Quality over
Quality over
quantity, always.
Noir Haus Nails is a moody, minimalist gel studio at Tenth Ave — built entirely around Apres Gel-X extensions, still rare to find in San Diego, and sets meant to hold clean for 4+ weeks.
Our Studio
An acrylic-free gel studio, built with intention
Tucked into Downtown San Diego's East Village at 495 Tenth Ave, Noir Haus Nails is entirely acrylic-free — every service is built on gel systems, including Apres Gel-X extensions, a technique that's still rare to find dedicated studios for in San Diego.
We take fewer clients on purpose. Slower, more deliberate appointments mean proper prep and structure — which is exactly what lets a set hold clean for 4+ weeks instead of two.
- WhatAcrylic-free gel studio specializing in Apres Gel-X extensions
- Where495 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 — Downtown / East Village
- BookVagaro or Fresha, or call/text (619) 955-5659
- Rated4.7★ from 35 reviews on Birdeye
- ApproachQuality over quantity — fewer clients, longer-lasting sets
The Menu
Gel services, done deliberately
Gel Manicure
Acrylic-free gel color and structured overlays on your natural nails, applied with unhurried, careful prep.
Acrylic-freeGel Pedicure
Gel color pedicure with proper cuticle and callus care — the same quality-first approach, from fingers to toes.
Relax & resetGel-X Fills & Rebalance
Scheduled fill-ins and rebalancing to keep an existing Gel-X set lifted-free and clean between full appointments.
4+ week wearNail Art & Design
Hand-painted designs and custom detail work layered over gel or Gel-X — bring your inspiration, we'll bring precision.
Custom workSoak-Off & Nail Care
Gentle, acrylic-free removal and honest nail care advice to keep your natural nails healthy between sets.
Nail health first
Pricing varies by length, shape & design
For a quote and consultation:
📞 Call or text (619) 955-5659
🖤 DM @noir_haus_nails on Instagram
Why Downtown chooses Noir Haus
Apres Gel-X is still rare to find a dedicated studio for in San Diego. We built the whole studio around it — no acrylic, ever — so sets stay lightweight, clean, and genuinely long-wearing.
4+weeks of retention
0acrylic, ever
4.7★35 reviews, Birdeye
The Noir Haus Difference
Fewer clients, longer-lasting sets
- Consultation first. We talk through your natural nails, lifestyle, and inspiration before any product touches your hands.
- Acrylic-free, always. Every service — from a simple gel mani to a full Gel-X set — is built on gel systems only.
- Built to last. Slower, more deliberate appointments mean proper structure — the difference between a set that holds and one that doesn't.
Recent Sets
Gel-X and gel work from the chair
Clean lines, structured Gel-X, and acrylic-free gel finishes — a look at the studio and the sets.
Word Downtown
4.7★ from 35 reviews on Birdeye
★★★★★
Clients describe a calmer, unrushed appointment than other Downtown salons — the running theme of Noir Haus's reviews is how long the Gel-X actually holds up.
★★★★★
Several reviewers specifically call out the acrylic-free approach, saying their nails feel healthier between appointments than at acrylic-heavy salons.
★★★★★
A recurring note across reviews: sets from Noir Haus routinely go a month or more with no lifting — well past what clients expect from a typical gel set.
Good to Know
Questions, answered
What is Apres Gel-X and why is it different from acrylic?
Apres Gel-X is a soft-gel full-cover extension system applied without acrylic powder or harsh fumes. It's lighter on the natural nail and, done right, holds a clean set for 4+ weeks — it's still rare to find a studio in San Diego built specifically around it.
Do you use acrylic at all?
No. Noir Haus Nails is an acrylic-free gel studio — every service, from a simple gel manicure to full Gel-X extensions, is built on gel systems only.
How do I book an appointment?
Book through Vagaro or Fresha, or call/text (619) 955-5659. You can also DM @noir_haus_nails on Instagram with questions before booking.
How long does a Gel-X set really last?
Because we take fewer clients and give each set the time it needs, most Gel-X sets hold clean for 4+ weeks with proper care — well beyond what a rushed appointment can produce.
Why does Noir Haus limit how many clients it takes?
We're built on quality over quantity — each appointment gets full attention and proper prep time, which is what makes the longer retention possible in the first place.
Where is Noir Haus Nails located?
495 Tenth Ave in Downtown San Diego's East Village, close to Gaslamp Quarter and easy to reach from anywhere downtown.
How much does a Gel-X set cost?
Pricing varies by length, shape and design. Call or text (619) 955-5659, or DM @noir_haus_nails on Instagram, for a quote and consultation.
Noir Haus Nails at a glance
- What: Acrylic-free gel studio specializing in Apres Gel-X extensions
- Where: 495 Tenth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 — Downtown / East Village
- Book: Vagaro or Fresha, or call/text (619) 955-5659
- Instagram: DM @noir_haus_nails
- Rated: 4.7★ from 35 reviews on Birdeye
- Good to know: Acrylic-free · quality over quantity · 4+ week retention
Come In
Find us Downtown
📍 Address
495 Tenth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Downtown / East Village
📞 Phone
(619) 955-5659
🗓 Booking
Vagaro & Fresha, or call/text directly
Hours
Confirm current hours via Vagaro, Fresha, or by phone.
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | By appointment |
| Sunday | By appointment |
Appointment-only studio — book via Vagaro, Fresha, or call/text directly.