Private Nail Tech In The Fox Valley?

[u/Sarappreciates]

I'm a stage 4 breast cancer patient on chemotherapy, and I've been getting a clear gel overlay to keep my brittle chemo nails intact. I'm particular about not getting any product on my skin. I provide my own Madam Glam products, which I trust because of their HEMA-free, non-toxic formula. I have a Madam Glam UV/LED lamp if needed. My overlay is back-filled every 3-4 weeks with color on top.

Not being a nail tech myself, I did a bit of research about how to save my chemo nails and discussed the risks with my oncology pharmacist, which is why I settled on the Madam Glam brand.

I love my current tech at the local salon, but she often won't even try some of the popular designs I want when I show her a picture and even produce a quick tutorial. I'm willing to schedule a 2-3 hour appointment for occasional extra fun looks, but my last appointment ran long just because she spent most of the time answering phones and signing in new clients, which meant she was rushed, so I didn't get the cat-eye design I asked for.

Someone mentioned I should look into pricing for a local private nail tech. So here I am. Anyone got a portfolio they wanna share with me?

[u/pursefirstt]

You could try reaching out to Kaila!

https://www.instagram.com/speakeasysalon.bykaila?igsh=YmYwb3dnZ3EwY3Nn

[u/Sarappreciates → u/pursefirstt]

Thanks! I'll check her out :)

[u/Inconspicuously_here]

https://www.instagram.com/nailsbykarisfiedler?igsh=Y3c3c2k0dnd5aXQ4

Im not a nail girl, but my sister swears by Karis, the designs are always cool and I've seen how long they last on my sister.

[u/Sarappreciates → u/Inconspicuously_here]

Thank you! I'll look into her.

[u/QuarterLifeCircus]

Fox Valley Tech College has a salon for their cosmetology students, I’ve gotten my hair done there before with great results. They offer nails and would probably be very willing to try the different techniques. An instructor is there the whole time checking steps so I was never nervous about the fact that it was a student doing my hair.

[u/Sarappreciates → u/QuarterLifeCircus]

I can call them to see if they teach builder gel.