I'm not in the Grove. I'm at 280 Alhambra Cir in Coral Gables, a straight run up Le Jeune Road. Half my clients make that drive — and they keep making it.
280 Alhambra Cir, Suite 23, Coral Gables · 8–10 min from Coconut Grove · Monday to Saturday
Nobody books a nail appointment they have to fight traffic for. So here's the real answer before you decide, instead of after.
From most of Coconut Grove it's under two miles — straight up Le Jeune Road, or South Dixie if you're coming from the north end. On a bad afternoon, fifteen.
There's metered street parking around Alhambra Circle and paid garages within a block. Depending on the hour, there are free spots nearby too. Give yourself five minutes for it.
One client at a time, in a private suite. I tell you how long your appointment takes before we start, and it takes exactly that. You're not driving over to sit and wait.
There are nail salons closer to you. What there isn't much of is someone who does gel and only gel, sees one client at a time, and finishes when she said she would.
Soft gel, poly gel and gel manicures — that's the whole list, and it's been the whole list for years. If you want acrylic, I'll tell you honestly that I'm not your person.
Cuticles pushed, not cut. Thin coats, sealed free edge. Removal soaked off rather than drilled off. It's the part nobody photographs and the part that decides whether your nails are fine in a year.
On your own nail, no extensions. Around an hour. From $40.
Also sold as Gel-X. The lightest extension there is. From $70.
Sculpted, strong, holds real length. From $80.
French, chrome and hand-painted design, on any set. From $10.
Every price is a starting price — length, shape and design move it. See the full list →
Coral Gables sits in the middle of most of this. From Merrick Park it's about five minutes. From South Miami, Coral Way or the Brickell edge, under fifteen to twenty depending on the hour — which is less than most people spend looking for a salon they'll actually go back to.
Under two miles. Eight to ten minutes most of the day, up Le Jeune Road or South Dixie. Fifteen if you hit the school run.
There's metered street parking around Alhambra Circle and paid garages within a block of the studio. Depending on the hour you'll also find free spots nearby. Leave yourself five minutes and you'll be fine.
No. Gel only — soft gel, poly gel and gel manicures. I'd rather say that now than have you drive over to find out.
Walk-ins are welcome when there's a gap, but I work alone, so a gap isn't guaranteed. If you're driving from the Grove, book on Booksy or call first — it saves you the trip.
Yes, both. Half my reviews are in Spanish. Esta página en español →
Booksy shows my live availability. The phone gets you me — no receptionist in between.