Powder Beauty Co.

Beware. TLDR; I spent $100 to lose my big toenail. I went to Powder Beauty on Feb 1st for a no-polish pedicure. I had an existing gel polish on my feet. The nail technician used a rotary burr (a machine sanding tool) to remove my gel polish, vs removing it with acetone. After the pedicure I noticed 2 of my toe nails were damaged, one had yellowed since the beginning of the pedicure and another had bruising. As time progressed the damage got worse with the nail thickening and crumbling. Yesterday, a podiatrist had to remove half of my toenail. He said the technician damaged my nail plate and cuticle and moisture entered my nail, which is why it yellowed immediately after the pedicure. Like cardboard or wood that gets wet, the layers continue to separate until it completely separates from the nail bed. He said he sees this from improper pedicures all the time. At least it wasn't fungus which I was very scared they might have given me, but he confirmed it is just the plate damage. It will take almost 1 year to have a normal nail again. Photos are my toenails in the shop, immediately after the pedicure with visible damage. 1 month later. Aftermath of damage once podiatrist had to cut away the damage.

I first came to Powder Beauty Co. in desperate need of help. For years, I relied on Gel-X because it was the only thing that wouldn’t break my natural nails — but every time I had them removed, my nails seemed weaker. After one particularly bad job at a local salon, my nails were so paper thin that even using my TV remote hurt. Amy and her team completely turned things around. She introduced me to hard gel, and with every session with Amy and Alexis, my nails grew stronger and longer — something I honestly never thought was possible. I used to believe that getting your nails done meant compromising your natural nails, but they’ve shown me that healthy, beautiful nails can go hand-in-hand. What really sets Amy apart is how much she cares about nail health and educating her clients. She’s taught me so much about proper nail care, and it’s clear that her goal is to help you achieve healthy nails together, not just cover up imperfections. She’s set the bar incredibly high — I can’t imagine trusting anyone else with my nails now. I’ve done gel x manicure before my hard gel journey, pedicure and even had my boyfriend get a manicure and all were top notch services. They don’t over trim the cuticles, and everything is very sanitary here.

Powder Beauty Co. is awesome! Everyone is super friendly, the space is cute and modern, and the staff is incredibly talented. I love that they offer beverages and make sure that you’re all comfy cozy. Patricia created a tortoise shell look for my nails and I’m obsessed! 10/10 recommend :)