Yvette Hickson · CEO / Owner
Meet Otani.
Yvette is a specialty nail artist. She has been licensed for 30 years and a salon owner for 19 years. She has mentored 28 booth renters that were under her wing, and she finds great joy in helping countless clients and friends with their businesses.
Although customer service & cleanliness come first…
…she specializes in pedicures, fantasy nail art and color matching, Gel-X nails, and also offers natural nail services. The studio is private — it’s just you — and it opens at 5 AM because her clients work nights, early shifts and school runs.
She doesn’t use nail polish (no drying time), doesn’t use MMA products, and now carries HEMA-free gel. Files, buffers and orange-wood sticks are used once and thrown away. Her design influences come from living and training in Europe, both coasts, Hawaii and Asia.
Off the nail desk she strings beaded jewelry — bracelets, necklaces and anklets for him, her, them and kids, sold as Luxury Beaded Bracelets — and you can now book a seat at that table too.
Experience. Education. Excellence.
Why I’m worth what I charge
All twenty-three, verbatim from her card.
- 1You won’t be disrespected.
- 2I offer a 2 week – 1 month warranty (depending on the service).
- 3I’m relatable.
- 4I start on time.
- 5I finish on time.
- 6I don’t use nail polish, you will never experience drying time.
- 7I don’t use MMA products.
- 8I allow access to my personal phone line for text messages in which I respond promptly, within 1hr–8hrs, unless it’s after hours or a Sunday.
- 925 years of education & experience.
- 10I speak fluent English.
- 11I’m a professional & licensed. I am not self taught, I’ve taken countless amounts of classes, workshops, seminars and training courses to learn more about my profession.
- 12I offer structured booking. You’ll receive a confirmation email & reminder texts before your appointment.
- 13Private appointments.
- 14I offer coffee, wifi, & water.
- 15I have natural ‘Southern hospitality’ skills.
- 16I am a great listener.
- 17I’m a brand, not just a nail technician.
- 18I take pride in the services that I offer.
- 19Open at 5am.
- 20I will never reuse implements without proper sanitation.
- 21I NEVER reuse a file, buffer, orange wood stick, etc.
- 22I have design influences from living and training in Europe, East Coast, West Coast, Hawaii and Asia.
- 23I now carry HEMA FREE GEL.
“I don’t just do nails, I provide an experience built on professionalism, integrity, and care. Thank you for trusting me with your nails.”
Products I trust
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