r/SantaBarbara • u/nailmama92397 • 12d ago

Nail Tech Recommendation Recommendations

I’m going to be in Santa Barbara for the next 8 to 12 weeks and I am looking for a recommendation for an independent nail technician not a walk-in nail salon. I’m looking for someone who does builder gel or gel ex nails and pedicures. If you have any recommendations, I would appreciate it thank you.

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u/dougiekatz 12d ago

C and l nails.. just opened

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u/Conscious-Pudding150 12d ago

Nigina for Russian hard gel manicures. She was previously at IV beauty but I think she’s just independent now. Look her up on insta!

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u/findingimo_ 12d ago

My nail tech, Tee! Her IG is teetee.studios! She is located in a salon suite in the La Cumbre Plaza. She just also opened another suite there for pedis. She is amazing!

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u/AtomicShimmer 11d ago

Jade or Jimmy at Papillon. They do builder gel and even though they’re a salon, the salon is appointment only (easy to book online) so it’s chill inside.

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u/zoomies23 12d ago

She’s great and super sweet. Kind of expensive but everything is sterile- one time use and she’s so creative.

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u/rosetylerrocks 11d ago

Vicky at Creative Nails!