Nails that get noticed
Custom gel and acrylic sets, trained in Colombia, booking now in Calgary. Bring a reference photo or let me build something for you. Hosting a kids' or teen party? I can come with nails, face painting and makeup for the guests.
Gel, acrylic and Gel‑X in Calgary
Full sets and fills, chrome, French and hand-painted art. Shape and cuticle work that still looks good in week three.
- Gel manicure
- $40
- Acrylic full set
- From $55
- Gel-X extensions, full set
- From $70
Add French tips, chrome or nail art to any set.
See the full menu and bookNails and more for your party
Hosting a birthday or a get-together for kids or teens? You run the party, I come and set up for the guests: nails, face painting, makeup, and lashes for the older ones.
You host, I do the beauty
Cake, games and guests are yours. I set up a station and work through the guests.
Made for their age
Face painting and simple, cute nails for kids. Trendier sets, makeup and lashes for teens.
Ask first
Parties are not booked online. Send me the date, how many guests and the area, and I will confirm by email.
Trained in Colombia, working in Calgary
I learned nails in Colombia, where the finish is everything, and now I do sets in Calgary, in English or in Spanish.
dani.
More about meYour appointment can be in Spanish
Not just this website. Spanish is my first language, so the consultation, the small talk, and the part where you change your mind about the colour all happen in whichever language you are more comfortable in. A translated page only tells you that you can read it. This is me telling you that you will be understood.
What actually happens
First, I look at your hands
Not at the photo you brought. What you do all day decides how long a set can be and how it has to be built, and that conversation takes two minutes and saves you a broken nail in week one.
Most of the time goes before any colour
Prep, shape and structure. It is the least interesting part to watch and the entire reason a set survives three weeks instead of one.
If something lifts, tell me early
Do not wait it out and do not fix it yourself with whatever is in the drawer. Message me as soon as you notice and bring it in while it is still a small problem.
Shapes, finishes and aftercare
A quick guide to what to ask for, and how to keep it looking good once you walk out.
Shapes
- Almond
- Tapered sides and a rounded tip. It slims and lengthens the fingers, and it is strong enough for every day.
- Coffin
- Long, with straight sides and a flat tip. The shape for statement sets, and it needs length, so acrylic or Gel‑X.
- Square
- Straight sides and a flat edge. Easy to wear short, and the tip takes a French line well.
- Oval
- Soft and rounded. The most natural look, and the least likely to snag on things.
Finishes
- Chrome
- A mirror or pearl powder buffed over gel, so the whole nail catches the light.
- French
- A clean tip line, classic white or any colour, thick or micro.
- Cat-eye
- Magnetic gel that pulls a band of shimmer across the nail, like light moving on velvet.
- Glitter and gems
- Fine glitter, a sparkle line along the smile, or crystals on an accent nail.
- Hand-painted art
- Flowers, hearts, lines, stars. Bring a reference photo and it gets built for your nails.
Make it last
- Cuticle oil every day
- Hydrated nails flex instead of cracking, and the set stays glossy at the edges.
- Gloves for cleaning
- Hot water and cleaning products are what lift a set early.
- Nails are not tools
- Open cans and peel stickers with something else. That is how tips crack.
- Never pick a lift
- Peeling a lifted corner takes a layer of your own nail with it. Message me and get it fixed.
- Fills every two to three weeks
- As your nails grow, a fill keeps the balance right so the set does not snap.
The usual questions
How do I book?
Open the nails page, tap Book next to the treatment you want, and pick a time in the calendar. Questions first? The contact page is always open.
Can you come to a party?
Yes, with my station at a party you host, for kids or teens: nails, face painting and makeup. Parties are not booked online: send me the date, how many guests and the area through the contact page, and I will confirm by email.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
No deposit. You book, you come in, and you pay at the end of the appointment.
How can I pay?
Cash or card, at the end of the appointment.
How long does a full set take?
A gel manicure is about an hour. A full set with extensions and art runs two to three hours, and a fill about an hour and a half.
It is my first time. What should I know?
Come with bare nails, or tell me what is on them so I can plan time to take it off. Bring a reference photo if you have one, and plan for the full appointment time. Booking lashes? Come with no eye makeup and tell me about any allergies, because lash glue can contain acrylic or latex.
Can you take off a set from another salon, and how often do I need a fill?
Yes. Removal is on the nails price list; mention it when you book so the time is set aside. Fills are every two to three weeks.
Where are you located?
Calgary, by appointment. The exact address goes out when your booking is confirmed.
What if I need to cancel?
Let me know at least 24 hours before and it is no problem at all. Short notice cancellations make it hard to fill the slot, so please try.
Do you do hair?
No. Nails are what I do, with makeup and lashes on request, and that is on purpose.
Let's do your set
Tell me what you are after and when. I will come back with a time.