I have loved the nail industry since I was little. I used to make my own press-ons using school glue and the back of a ruler. As a teen, I discovered acrylic, french tips. I fell in love with the colors, the airbrush designs, and the longer, the better! Unfortunately, I endured many painful trips to the salon. I always got cut or burned with the electronic file, I would have sore red lines on my nails that felt like they were on fire. What I was left with was super thin and bendy nails. If that wasn't bad enough, the fumes gave me terrible headaches. I thought all of that was normal and part of having long nails. I didn't know there were choices or options. There had to be something better. I needed something different.

 

After my kids got a little bit older, I was able to take some time and go back to school. Now, as a licensed and certified Nail Technician, I have learned so much of what shouldn't be normalized and I felt like people should know. For one, your manicure should never hurt! Those red lines are damaged nail beds caused from over filing, and that burning sensation is typically caused from too much product curing too quickly, or an allergy/sensitivity to the products being used. It's also possible that your nails are damaged from enhancements (including polish) that gets ripped off, either from your tech, or self-inflicted. Hey, we've all done it, including myself. That little piece gets caught in your hair or clothes and bam! Off she goes. What your left with though, is thinner nails that will be more sensitive to the light and weeks to be back to normal size and strength.

 

Disposable products should never be re-used. I can't tell you how many times I watched someone re-use a file but not think twice about it and when you don't know, you don't know. Hey, never let someone reuse anything on you. All tools should be sanitized and disinfected for each client! Not just wiped or rinsed off and thrown in a drawer! It's scary to think that not all places wash their tools properly or even know how to. 

 

Here, I am committed to giving you the best experience minus the soreness, headaches, and allergies, using clean tools and quality products but without the added toxins. Let's be honest, nothing is completely free of chemicals but know that here, you have safer options! Your nail health is my top priority so I wouldn't use anything that I wouldn't use on myself.  If you have any questions, feel free to message me. Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to seeing you and your nails!     <3 Suzan