Frequently Asked Questions

I specialize in structured gel manicures and dry pedicures. Various gel products can be used in a single appointment—from fiber gel, Gel-X, hard gel, and acrygel/polygel—to achieve the desired look and strength for a beautiful, long-wearing set. I employ a multitude of pedicure methods to transform troubled toes, all of which are performed dry to ensure best results.

Novelty of Nails is located in Mesa, Arizona inside the Nailed It & Co salon. My suite is adjacent to a larger salon room where many other nail artists work. I love being able to provide some privacy for my guests while still being close to my peers for shared learning and collaboration.

I’ve simplified my menu to make this very straightforward! I recommend everyone start with The Manicure. I’ll ask questions during our first appointment to get a sense of which products in my arsenal are the best combination for you, your nails goals, and overall habits.

I think it’s best to wait until a followup appointment before adding length, especially if you haven’t had extensions done within the last few years.

Check out my Services Page to learn more about manicure options and pricing.

My dry pedicures blend techniques from Russian and classic spa pedicures. This most often entails carefully removing dead skin around the cuticles and heels with gentle e-file tools, trimming and shaping the nail plate, and applying polish if desired.

Wet skin can be more prone to tearing, which sometimes leads to more harm when treating calluses and dry spots while wet. Calluses form on our skin as a protective barrier, so aggressive scraping can cause these calluses to grow back thicker. Dry pedicures are designed to be painless and allow for longer intervals between services, as only dead skin is buffed away.

I love offering these kinds of pedicures because they can be easily customized to your concerns (like ingrown toenails, cracked heels, nail lifting, fungus, etc). Please note that these kinds of pedicures are more clinical than they are relaxing/spa-like. I do offer an optional massage for the end of the pedicure, but that may be the only relaxing part for some.

I accept cash, all major credit cards, Zelle, and Venmo payments. Cash and Zelle payments are preferred.

Manicure appointments for short nails with a single color average 2.5 hours, while appointments requiring extensions and different art on each nail can take upwards of 6 hours. Pedicures average 1.5 to 2 hours, but may take longer for those with special needs (e.g. lifting nails, ingrowns, fungus, etc). Each appointment is unique in timing as I’m constantly assessing and adjusting each client’s needs based on previous wear and feedback, without cutting corners. Please allow for possible variances in these estimates.

I focus on providing high-quality services without compromise—I appreciate your patience. Feel free to reach out for recommendations if speed is a priority for you in your services, as there are many nail techs in my network who do excellent work in less time.

I have been doing my and my close friends’ nails since September 2023, and professionally since November 2024. It’s been incredibly rewarding to work with so many people in helping them grow their nails, express themselves, and feel confident in their feet.