Glitter-tipped pink manicure resting beside a blush chrysanthemum against a softly textured wall

Independent nail studio · Hayes Valley, SF

Nails, done with intention.

Custom manicures, pedicures, and nail art — by appointment, in a studio built for the details.

Book

Real-time appointment booking

Pick your service, choose your artist, and claim a live slot — the whole flow takes under a minute. One guest per technician at a time, so nothing is ever rushed.

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Service

Choose your service

Every appointment includes a consultation, shape-and-file, and cuticle care.

Nail art add-ons

Optional — layered onto any manicure or pedicure.

The work

Every set, photographed as it left the studio

Filter by style. Hover any set to see who made it and exactly how — polish, technique, and the artist behind it.

Chrome French manicure — milky base with mirror chrome tips — Chrome French — done by Mika
Mirror chrome tip over a milky sheer base

Micro French manicure — nude base with ultra-thin white tips — Micro French — done by Mika
Hand-drawn 1mm tips, OPI “Bubble Bath” base

Botanical nail art — espresso leaf and vine motifs on sheer base — Botanical Negative Space — done by June
Espresso vine motifs on a bare-gel base

Classic French manicure — rosy sheer base with bright white tips — Classic French — done by Sofia
Gel overlay, freehand smile line

Sunset ombré gel pedicure — coral melting into soft peach — Sunset Ombré Pedi — done by Sofia
Coral-to-peach gel gradient, gloss finish

Fine-line nail art — terracotta brushstrokes over milky nude — Fine-Line Strokes — done by June
Terracotta liner over milky nude, freehand

Micro-dot nail art — scattered terracotta dots and arcs on cream — Micro-Dot Study — done by June
Scattered terracotta dots and arcs, cream base

Blush ombré gel manicure — milky pink fading into warm rose — Blush Ombré — done by Sofia
Hand-blended gel gradient, milky pink to rose

Terracotta ombré manicure — rust blending into warm cream — Terracotta Ombré — done by Sofia
Seasonal clay-to-cream sponge blend

Pearl chrome manicure — iridescent pearl glaze over sheer nude — Pearl Chrome — done by Mika
Pearl glaze rubbed over sheer nude gel

The artists

Three technicians, three signatures

Each of our artists keeps a specialty they've spent years refining. Request one when you book, or let us match you.

Mika Reyes

Chrome & French specialist

Eight years behind the file. Mika’s mirror-chrome tips and razor-thin French lines are the studio’s most-requested sets.

Signature looks

June Alonzo

Hand-painted art

A painter first, nail artist second. June works freehand — botanical vines, fine-line strokes, and negative-space compositions.

Signature looks

Botanical negative-space nail art by June Alonzo

Sofia Marquez

Ombré & gel

Sofia blends gradients that look airbrushed but are done entirely by hand. Her gel sets are known for lasting well past week three.

Signature looks

Blush ombré gel manicure by Sofia Marquez

Sunset ombré gel pedicure by Sofia Marquez

Loyalty

Every 6th visit, 20% off.

No app, no points, no tiers. We keep a simple count on your card and apply the discount automatically on your sixth visit — to whatever you book, art included.

Book your appointment

Visit the studio

456 Hayes St, Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 555-0148 · hello@bareandbloomsf.com

Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 – 19:00
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 – 18:00
Monday: Closed

By appointment only — walk-ins aren't taken, so every guest gets the full chair time.