By ANNA MONROE
Student Reporter
Before my first appointment at Paint Nail Bar, I was the kind of person who
simply ripped their acrylics off once I was done with them, leaving behind flaking nail beds, bleeding cuticles and the trauma of never wanting to get my nails done again.
When I went to my first appointment, I walked into a bright, pink salon with a clothes rack to my left and a jewelry display to my right. It honestly made me question if I even walked into a nail
salon, but the pedicure chairs made it obvious that I was in the right place. The energy in the salon was so vibrant and peaceful and you could just tell that the techs worked well together as a team.
I honestly didn’t have a clue about nail health before my nail technician guided me through the best ways to care for my nails. In my first experience going in, I expected to get acrylics. My tech
explained to me that they only do gel-based manicures and they don’t use drills or harsh LED lights. This is to keep the integrity of the nails, so they don’t turn out to be flaking, burning messes.
From my many, many appointments at Paint Nail Bar, I have never been disappointed especially when it comes to nail art. My favorite set so far is the one I got for Halloween. It had a misty white look to it on stiletto-shaped nails, adorned with an all-too-real spider and web. I have gotten countless compliments for my Halloween nails. I have seen the most detailed art on the smallest of nail beds that I question if it just glued on. It really comes to show these women are more than just nail technicians, but artists.I actually enjoyed the atmosphere at Paint so much that I made the transition from a client to an employee. It’s still the only salon I’ll let touch my nails though.
I have seen so many people leave with healthier, prettier nails than when they came in. The salon has gotten so busy that they decided to be by appointment only. However, it’s super easy to just call in or go online and make an appointment. Although I’m not 21 just yet, I’ve always thought the fact that the salon offers free drinks to clients who are a nice touch.
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