I found this gem online after doing some research. I live in Salinas and have been wanting to try Gel builder for some time as I am really trying to ditch the acrylics! Tiana gave me exactly what I was asking for and was very upfront with pricing etc... I have been there 2 times so far and each time my nails have lasted about 3 weeks so with that I am very pleased! The atmosphere is soothing and relaxing! It is totally worth the drive for me and my 3rd appointment with her is this upcoming Friday. I have found my new tech! Great job Tiana
August 2024
Long, but detailed review. Please hang in there! I have been getting my nails done for MANY YEARS. I decided to give them a long, two-ish year break from the damaging effects that acrylic nails can have on your nails. After doing some research on what's new besides the different shapes, colors and nail decor, I read up on T.A.P. Hybrid Gel Nails (See Cosmos article here: Once I decided to go the "safer for my natural nails" way, I had to find a place that actually does these hybrid nails. One late evening, a few weeks ago, browsing through Yelp, Google search & DuckDuckGo, Blue Diamond Nails popped up and lo and behold, they do T.A.P. Gel nails. I'm... read full review
June 2024
Requested style: I requested square pink French manicure with cherries, but Thuy suggested almond shape and a pink French and I absolutely loved them! I never thought I would get almond style but I love them! And she added a red crystal cherry on each ring finger vs a painted one. So cute!!!! Cherries are sentimental too me, in remembrance of my sister that past.. and she didn't charge me extra.. she said she would upgrade for no extra. I loved that. These ladies are truly wonderful and care about their clients and do right by them all, and do beautiful with that lasts for more than a month! My girls and I have found our salon and will go no where else!
I found this gem online after doing some research. I live in Salinas and have been wanting to try Gel builder for some time as I am really trying to ditch the acrylics! Tiana gave me exactly what I was asking for and was very upfront with pricing etc... I have been there 2 times so far and each time my nails have lasted about 3 weeks so with that I am very pleased! The atmosphere is soothing and relaxing! It is totally worth the drive for me and my 3rd appointment with her is this upcoming Friday. I have found my new tech! Great job Tiana
Long, but detailed review. Please hang in there! I have been getting my nails done for MANY YEARS. I decided to give them a long, two-ish year break from the damaging effects that acrylic nails can have on your nails. After doing some research on what's new besides the different shapes, colors and nail decor, I read up on T.A.P. Hybrid Gel Nails (See Cosmos article here: Once I decided to go the "safer for my natural nails" way, I had to find a place that actually does these hybrid nails. One late evening, a few weeks ago, browsing through Yelp, Google search & DuckDuckGo, Blue Diamond Nails popped up and lo and behold, they do T.A.P. Gel nails. I'm... read full review
Requested style: I requested square pink French manicure with cherries, but Thuy suggested almond shape and a pink French and I absolutely loved them! I never thought I would get almond style but I love them! And she added a red crystal cherry on each ring finger vs a painted one. So cute!!!! Cherries are sentimental too me, in remembrance of my sister that past.. and she didn't charge me extra.. she said she would upgrade for no extra. I loved that. These ladies are truly wonderful and care about their clients and do right by them all, and do beautiful with that lasts for more than a month! My girls and I have found our salon and will go no where else!
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