For those who have met me, the revelation that I’m not a glamazon isn’t a surprise. Aspirations, however, have not yet quite melted away, and when it’s time to up my game a bit, I rely on professionals. It’s for the greater good; ask my sister about the last time I tried to paint her nails.
I used to feel slightly creepy about getting my nails done. I couldn’t get past the feeling I got at most nail salons that the techs weren’t getting paid a living wage and that I was contributing to a system that supported itself on the backs of women who were not treated fairly. Along with what felt like cursory attention to cleanliness, these salons were not my cup of tea.
Enter The Nailtel. Conveniently located close to my office at the Pavillions and adjacent to the highly anticipated new iteration of Mikuni and Mendocino Farms on Fair Oaks Blvd., The Nailtel is the brainchild of Mari Tzikas Suarez, a former beauty editor at Glam and Sephora. The Nailtel is a bright, fastidious space that Mari has filled with charming, colorful accents, and most importantly, some of the most talented and detail-oriented nail technicians I’ve ever encountered. They do as well with the classics as they do with every TikTok trend that you’ve been itching to try.
The Nailtel offers monthly memberships in addition to pay-as-you-go services, and clients can be confident that all employees are treated well. The next time you need a glamor pick-me-up sans guilt or worry about hygiene, give The Nailtel a try!
The Nailtel is located at 2381 Fair Oaks Blvd Suite 2, Sacramento, CA 95825, and can be reached at (916) 285-5713.
