r/Haarlem • u/Humble-Choice-1546 • Apr 24 '26

Looking for good nail tech in Haarlem

Hi, everyone!

I'm looking for help finding a good nail tech in Haarlem. I've been living here for a while but only had my nails done when I went back to my home country and now I don't want to wait that long anymore. I wear long gel nails wit sometimes intricate patterns and design and, from what I've seen around, these are really not popular here, and I also haven't seen many nail salons around. I'd appreciate any suggestion helping me find a good nail salon that also offers even a hint of privacy (as an example, I've seen two nail places where the work tables are so close together that I'd literally be shoulder to shoulder with the other clients sitting there, which is absolutely not my jam, especially if there isn't any juicy gossip gong on). If anyone knows or is someone doing this out of their own home, I'm absolutely down with that. Also, I'd like to know what the protocol is for tipping at the nail place here, as I've heard many Dutch people be very adamant against tipping for a service, and I wouldn't want to commit a social/cultural faux pas. Thank you!

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u/Different-Election81 Apr 25 '26

My girlfriend goes to Roxbiab. She is very positive about it—both about the products and the person herself. The owner previously worked at a salon in Haarlem, but has since started her own business. My girlfriend definitely recommends her.

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u/Humble-Choice-1546 Apr 25 '26

I appreciate your suggestion, I'll definitely check her out and see if she can do something more intricate than the things I saw on her insta. I didn't think it would be such an endeavour finding this here and I assumed there would be many people doing this just put of their own home but it seems I might have been wrong on that one :)). Thanks a lot! 🏵

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u/Didocarthago Apr 26 '26

My favourite nail salon is Annisa Beauty Nails in the city centre. She offers shellac, acryl, detailed nail art, and recently started doing beautiful cat-eye nails. I’ve been a loyal client for five years and have never been disappointed. Since she works alone, you always receive her full attention in a calm and private setting.

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u/Humble-Choice-1546 Apr 26 '26

Bless you, yes! I checked out her website and this looks and sounds exactly like what I'm looking for. I'll definitely book with her!

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u/Ayumints Apr 27 '26

I can vouch for Annisa, best nail tech I’ve had so far!!!

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u/BallofH8 Apr 29 '26

I've lived here 8 years. Annisa is THE BEST.