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    Nail Designs by Sunny

    4.4 (53 reviews)
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    Orika M.

    Sunny is amazing at what she does. Not sure what's going on with the recent negative reviews but I have been a regular customer with Sunny for the past 2 years and have always been more than satisfied with the results! Sunny is extremely detail oriented, knowledgeable and has the BEST high quality gels & nail products from Japan, Korea & China. She has so many beautiful colors & parts. Sunny is honest & transparent about costs and what she can & cannot do. This is why it is best to provide a nail inspo pic from Pinterest or IG, she will let you know how it will turn out & we always have so much fun making adjustments. My nails last for a good 5-6 weeks here if I am careful. I always look forward to coming back! Since she does get booked up fast I would recommend scheduling at least 3 weeks out for a preferred appt time.

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    Lydia Z.

    5/10/2023 - price : $130 - rushed because started late and ended late - paid $10 to cut cuticles but they weren't even done nicely? - it's uneven but I also didn't say anything - she isn't super friendly and got upset (?) I didn't have a design ready. I told her any is fine and she chose one she did before - she said she leaves a gap between the cuticle and nail bed on purpose for better retention (?) - overall not terrible but will not return

    Linda L.

    Randomly found Sunny on Instagram and let me tell ya.. she ATE. I had gel X from a previous spot I needed removed and she did hard gel for me for this set. She was super meticulous with the filing, shaping, and making sure the e-file wasn't hurting me. She wasn't rushing and I actually felt relaxed while at this appointment. She was super sweet and lovely to spend time with. I literally cannot wait for my fill.

    Jenny H.

    I've been coming to Sunny for almost a year now & I am loyal to her for several reasons: - she really takes her time with the nail prep (cuticle care, shaping, filing etc) - you can show her photos of inspo and she'll take a consultative approach to ensure that she'll be able to achieve it or as close as possible My nails always last at least 4-5 weeks and always receive compliments on the cute designs :) I highly recommend Sunny!!

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    Jenny L.

    Sunny is always doing the best set of nails!! Adding more photos of how my nails stay strong even after 3-4 weeks! I tend to rotate through the same handful of marble designs but it's never exactly the same so it's refreshing each time

    Korean/Japanese nail designs on natural nails ~ cat eye polish, nail decals, chrome french tip, hand drawn shapes, gems, hard gel overlay
    Rani Z.

    I've always admired Korean & Japanese nail art, not only because of the intricate designs but also because of the quality of polish - it's a thicker & smoother consistency, and usually involves a hard gel overlay to strengthen the nail & give it that extra shiny gloss. There are plenty of nail salons in the city, but finding a nail tech that knows the ins and outs of Japanese & Korean nails is rare! I've been doing my own gel nails for a while now, but it's hard doing nail designs on myself... so I'm glad I found Sunny, a nail tech specializing in Korean/Japanese nails! I DMed her on IG @naildesignsbysunny to schedule an appointment and sent her some inspo for my nail designs. She's super kind and answers any questions you may have. I came in with gel on my nails, so it took around 2 hours to finish my set after the gel removal (the attention to detail was truly immaculate). She took gentle care of my nails and even repaired 2 broken nails seamlessly. During the appt I was so amazed by her attention to detail, and appreciated that she checked in with me throughout the appt about placement of designs, colors, nail shape, etc. I trusted her to do whatever she thought looked best & I'm so happy with how they came out! Thank you Sunny! (:

    Cute flowers
    Diane T.

    Love love love. Ladies and gents, if you're searching for someone to create magic on your nails--look no further. Sunny is so dedicated and meticulous. She loves her craft and it definitely shows up in her work. I've been following Sunny for a long time now and so glad that she now has her own spot. From all design challenges that I bring--she's able to recreate any design that I want and come up with new ideas. So happy to have such an amazing artist caring for my nails. Book your appointment! This girl is getting popular :)

    Pink Ombre Seashell Nails
    Hillary H.

    Very excited that Sunny has her own station closer to me now. I've been going to her for over a year and she's the best nail tech! Every time I get my gel nails done by her, they last 4+ weeks. Her technique helps my nail stay strong and long. I have never seen that with any other nail tech. She is very detail oriented and only provides the best service to her customers! I recommend all of my friends to get their nails done with her. Sunny specializes in Korean/Japanese hard gel nails that I haven't seen anywhere else in SF. Her quality of work is the best and she's reasonably priced for SF. Please check her out! You won't be disappointed. A little self care never hurt anybody!

    Caitlin J.

    I was looking for a new nail tech after moving back to the Bay Area and found Sunny's designs on Instagram. I normally like to have art on my nails instead of a plain color, which is what attracted me to Sunny's page. For context, I had acrylic nails for about 1.5-2 years before I saw Sunny. I didn't really know what hard gel was, but it was clear that acrylic was ruining my natural nails and they wouldn't stay on for very long (2-3 weeks). I messaged Sunny on Instagram and she was able to fit me in for a late slot in her calendar for the appointment. She asks for photo inspiration when you message her. She also provided me with directions and a price quote before I went to see her, and she sends a reminder message to you the day before your appointment. Sunny was very careful in explaining the difference between acrylic and hard gel, and how acrylic was damaging my nails for a long time so it was best to switch. The appointment lasted between 2-3 hours because we had to begin with a whole new set, but it's nice that she has a private salon so it's just you, her, and whatever music she plays on her TV. She will tell you what she's doing as she goes along and she'll always check with you if you like the shape, color, or overall design. I've been back to see her 3 times now, and the reason I keep going is because the retention on my nails has never been better. The green set in the attached photos were all still healthy and strong after 5 weeks. I never had my nails stay on that long before with acrylic. In terms of payment, Sunny does prefer cash and each set I've done with art has come around to ~$120 before tip. I've noticed people say it's on the pricier side but I actually think it's very reasonable for a nail tech with a private salon and for how long the nails last before another appointment. I would recommend Sunny to anyone in the Bay Area looking to get their nails done!

    Kosmo Z.

    I stopped getting my nails done regularly after being a mom, but I wanted to start getting them done more regularly after getting my nails done in Japan. I've always been into Japanese nails, and I've gotten them done over 15x in Japan. I haven't found anyone as fast and skilled as Sunny, so it was nice that she's located near me. Normally I'm out of a salon in Shibuya within an hour to an hour and a half for more intricate designs. I've gotten nice designs here, but it usually took longer than my experiences in Japan. She's passionate about nails and she specializes in Korean and Japanese nails.

    Glitter ombré, gems, and 3D butterfly hard gel
    Rosanne C.

    Sunny is an artist. I've been going to Sunny for over a year now (since December 2022) and I can't begin to tell you how incredibly talented she is. I found her based on the fact that she focused on Korean and Japanese style nail art--something that is a bit rare in the Bay Area. Show her your nail inspiration and watch her execute the nails of your dreams! She thrives in creative designs and techniques so please go to her with something fun. The thing that sets her apart from other nail techs I've gone to is that she will help you pick colors that pair well with your skin tone as well as advise which nail shape is best suited for your hands. I've gone thru coffin, round, and square against her judgement and soon realized that the slender almond shape was the right one for me. She uses high quality gel products from Korea and Japan. They last longer, are healthier for your nails, and have a great shine. And I'm proud to say I'm rocking my natural nails! I don't even need extensions after going back to her for my 4th nail appointment and I was an anxious nail biter previously. As long as I care for my nails and use gloves when necessary, my manicure lasts 4-6 weeks (although not recommended to go 6 weeks long). Sunny did my epic wedding nails and with each new set, I get so many compliments from people everywhere I go. Every appointment with her is a self care ritual and a chance for me to express myself through her beautiful work. Thank you Sunny!

    Purple whimsical
    Steph L.

    I've been hesitant to write this review because I secretly want to gate keep this. TLDR: Sunny is so good at what she does and cares immensely about your nail bed, post manicure procedures and is extremely detail oriented. She listens. I've been going to Sunny for over to 2 years now. I stumbled across her talents (at the peak of Covid- March 2021) when she was at a prior salon. My first ever encounter with Sunny, she listened to my concerns, didn't over trim my cuticles or push the skin off my nail bed too far back. She is so detail oriented and a perfectionist, I knew after my first encounter I would most likely come back to her. Needless to say, my nails lasted 4 weeks which considering how fast my nails grow is a miracle. Usually regular gel manicures last me 10 days max. I took a break from indulging on nails because I wasn't going into work and didn't see many folks. Fast forward to 2022, I was browsing my Instagram feed and on my FYP I discovered Nail Designs by Sunny. I reached out as her profile at that time offered mobile appointments. When she came over, I immediately rejoiced because I knew she the original nail artist I met in 2021. Fast forward to today, I now go to Sunny regularly (on a monthly basis). Yes it is indulging and can be pricey but my nails have never looked better. Definitely would say that this is now part of my self-care routine and I look forward to my monthly appointments with Sunny! Sunny usually only books out in 2 week increments, so I definitely set a calendar invite when I'm 14 days out. If you can get an appointment (because she's so popular) that works with your schedule, give her a try!

    Hand painted floral design.
    Shirley M.

    Back for another refresher with the talented Sunny. Always detailed, beautiful, and strong. My nails last 4+ weeks with the hard gel on natural nails. Sunny is thee best and I will only go to her. I highly recommend you reach out and schedule an appointment because she books up quickly.

    3 weeks after it's done, no chip and no damage!

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