About me

I started out painting the whole neighbourhood's nails.

I'm Dagmy. This is the whole story, from Cuba to my own suite in Coral Gables.

Florida licensed Master technician 8+ years Gel specialist
Dagmy, the nail technician behind Guapa! Nail Studio, outside the salon in Coral Gables

Since I was about eight years old, I've been fascinated by nails. My mum bought me my first polishes and I happily went round painting the whole neighbourhood's nails.

Over the years, that small passion grew up with me. While I was at university in Cuba, I started doing nails professionally to make a bit of extra money. I taught myself first, and later took a beauty course in Cuba to keep growing and refining my technique.

When I arrived in the United States, I began working in different salons, Menta y Canela among them. At the same time I kept training, and I did my nail technician programme at Transformation Beauty School, where I earned my licence to practise in Florida.

With a lot of effort and dedication I kept growing, and along the way I was lucky enough to find a friend, Yusy, I shared many salon years with. Together we decided to go independent, and we started out renting a table at Nails & Pearls. That was a big moment for me, because for the first time it felt like I was building something of my own.

In time, that small beginning brought me to where I am today: my own suite, and the birth of Guapa! Nail Studio — a project that is one of my great dreams, and one I'm still building with an enormous amount of love.

I know this isn't the end of my career, but barely the beginning of everything I dream of doing. Every client who trusts me is part of this journey and of the story I'm still writing.

Today, Guapa! is much more than a place to get your nails done. It's a space made with love, where I want every woman to feel comfortable, cared for, listened to and, above all, beautiful.

Welcome to Guapa! Nail Studio.
This is only the beginning.

The short version

From a rented table to a suite of my own.

1

Cuba

Self-taught first, then a beauty course. I started charging for nails while I was still at university.

2

The United States

Other people's salons, Menta y Canela among them. And alongside that, Transformation Beauty School and my Florida licence.

3

Coral Gables

A rented table at Nails & Pearls with a friend — and from there, my own suite on Alhambra Circle: Guapa! Nail Studio.

5.0 out of 5 · 38 Google reviews

The clients on this journey.

Two of them have been with me for more than two years. Word for word, nothing edited.

“I've been going to Dagamara for the past 3 years, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my nails. She is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, and consistently delivers beautiful, high quality work every single time.”

Jessica Padovani · Google review

“Best nail tech in Coral Gables! She always puts the health of your nails first.”

Wendy Salas · Booksy

“Dagmara es a la única persona a la que le confío mis uñas. Súper recomendada!!”

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