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@superflynails

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Founder of @sparkle.sf - The OG destination for gel nail art in San Francisco! 💅 On set 📸 manicurist. Educator. Mommy. Book at the link below!

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The nail community is going wild right now over the nail salon representation in @badbunnypr Super Bowl halftime show! I’m popping in to tell you what it was like to be called in as the local SF nail artist to manicure some of his lovely musicians and dancers.

Well, it was literally a dream come true. And when I was given the info that there was a scene with nails being done as part of the show I screamed inside because that is a huge deal for the community and for the culture. I kept quiet and prepped as best as I could for anything and everything that could come up. Elaborate, stunning custom press-on nails were shipped from an artist in LA @masterweenay, but unfortunately last minute decisions were made by production that they would not be used. So I went with neutral glam, sparkly looks that could match the earth tones of the set and be executed quickly.

It was hectic behind the scenes as you could imagine. But the energy leading up to the show and after the show was electric and the performers and crew were so pumped, ecstatic and emotional. Overall very, very good vibes!

How did I land this job? It wasn’t just luck at that point. I’ve been doing nails and running a salon for more than 12 years and I have worked on many sets, ads and celebrities. Early on, I took mostly all the jobs that came my way and did my best to be professional, prepared and ready for anything. Over time, I have built a reputation as a go-to manicurist for Bay Area shoots and performers. If you are looking to get into this kind of work, you have to be flexible and ok with uncertainty of dates, times, locations etc. Things can change quickly and you need to be ready with your kit stocked and the attitude of gratitude. It’s not for everyone and it’s not my primary job, but man it has taken me to some fucking amazing places…like this history making Super Bowl performance by Bad Bunny!

Much love to all the nail techs around the world and in every neighborhood. I want you all to win and experience whatever you dream of in this industry!

Thank you @jennartist for finding me!
Featured Nail Tech in Show: @laindianailz 💅

#superbowl #badbunny #halftimeshow #benitobowl #nailtech by @superflynails

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My most open and reflective interview to date. Thank you @boldjourneymag ❤️ Still blows my mind that people continue to reach out to hear my story and POV as a woman with a small business and all the grief and glory that has come along with it. Over a decade later, @sparkle.sf is still here. 2025 was truly the start of a new chapter for us - I was afraid to turn the page but I’m so glad I did! The interview talks about the time I almost gave up, my public persona vs my private one, what I’m letting go of and more. I’ve been humbled by life changes, industry changes, growing older & wiser, and am learning to let things that don’t serve me and the biz dissolve and transform without force. Also - seeing this picture my niece @yoostice took of me made me happy! She’s so talented and captured me so nicely ❤️ Link to full story in bio 🔗
#interview #boldjourney #smallbusiness #sanfrancisco #nailart by @superflynails

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Started from the bottom now we here…
It’s the little nail art salon that could! Many iterations, locations and people later, it’s finally feeling like it’s come full circle. A circle that’s still slowly expanding, of course because I’m never done with any project. I’m grateful for all of our amazing clientele, supporters and the artists that make it happen with me and uphold our excellent reputation and creativity:
@0nemorecoat @niccisweetnailz @nailsonfuego @thabratsnails415 @freshsetsbymiab
Give the team a follow and get yourself an appointment while a few gals are still available 💕💅 P.S. I am teaching a class in April. I’m also available for 1-1 courses. Stay tuned…
#nailsalon #bestofcalifornia #makeupdotcom #sanfranciscosalon by @superflynails

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Cheetah print, leopard print - whatever you want to call it… it’s been leveled up exponentially with a magnetic cat eye base color for shine and dimension on these two different sets 💖 by @superflynails

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Spooky cute set for @beautifullbuzz 🎃 Translucent jelly colors layered over sparkly magnetic gels layered over black gel makes a mesmerizing manicure 💅
#halloweennails by @superflynails

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8 days ago

Blood Moon aesthetic to welcome the new season & last chapter of 2026 🩸🌘 @cimichunga
#bloodmoon #ombre #magneticnails by @superflynails

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15 days ago

A real 9 SECOND full cure on super pigmented, thick black gel 🖤💅 We all know the nightmare of gel coming out the lamp wrinkled, half cured and a waste of your damn time because who wants to file off and redo in the middle of an appointment? 😡 I put the @onail_official 1 Pro Max AI lamp to the test to see how it performs. (It’s NOT a flash curing method either: color & base gel cure in 9 seconds, hard/builder gels in 20 seconds).
It works! How?? It targets the lights inside directly at the nails with AI precision. We’re curing gel on nails not whole hands here people! Less UV/LED exposure to the skin, rechargeable, low heat, sleek design. Worth the investment 💯 %
I’m not a salesperson, I’m just here to help. If you want to grab one save $$$ with code MIA100AI by @superflynails

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I didn’t believe it at first, but it’s TRUE! @onail_official has launched the ONAIL 1 Pro Max lamp that cures standard gel in 9 SECONDS and hard/builder gels ins 20! And it’s not a “flash” cure setting - it’s full on thoroughly cured. They say time is money…so why waste it when you can cut back dramatically and boost your business efficiency with this new technology?

Other INCREDIBLE features:
-Cool cure. Bye bye burn and torturous heat spikes 🔥 on our innocent clients 😂
-AI targets lights to nails only, so less UV/LED exposure on skin 💅
-Upgraded battery that fully charges in 20 minutes for all-day, cordless work and mobility 🔋
-Built to last 3+ years and includes a 2 year warranty

Use my code MIA100AI for a sweet discount on this speedy and high quality curing lamp! You will love it ❤️

#onail #appleofnails by @superflynails

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Nails to match the impeccable style and energy of @the.nay.edits 💅 Thanks to Naomi for introducing me to the magic of @momsfeelinthemselves and inviting me to the circle of powerful moms/founders❤️
#nails #tortoiseshellnails #sfstyle #momsfeelinthemselves taken in Dalida SF by @superflynails

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Went to outer space and had the aliens design these nails for @beautifullbuzz 👽
#nailart #chromenails by @superflynails

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The day I met my new favorite nail product…
I hate being dusty but I’m happy to report that things are looking brighter (and cleaner) now that @onail_official has introduced the Tornado No. 1 dust collector and it actually works REALLY FREAKING well. Better than any that I’ve tried - even the high end expensive models. This machine from ONAIL is a ridiculously good value and product. I’m not just saying that to sell you one. I’m speaking facts. The technology is next level, it’s lightweight, ergonomically designed, doesn’t take up much space and sucks up around 2x more dust than others on the market. If you are shopping around for a dust collector for your nail salon or home use, I’d recommend this 💯 percent. Use my code Mia100AI for savings.
#onail #naildust #appleofnails by @superflynails

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Are you tired of living in a constant dust storm when you do nails? I know I am! Dust on my face, clothes, hands, table, products, clients, furniture - pretty much everything around me falls victim to a layer of nail dust particles from filing. This problem is at the top of my list of annoying things that nail techs deal with. I hate it and it feels like I buy a new nail dust collector every year hoping it will be “the ONE”... but it never is. They have all been disappointing.

Fortunately, my friends at @onail_official sent me a new product to help solve the never ending dust issue. Meet the “King of Nail Dust Collectors,” the ONAIL Tornado No. 1. It has tornado eye technology to capture pesky nail dust from all angles with a 360 degree airflow. I tested it out and I’m super impressed by how strong its suction is for being compact and lightweight. I could not believe how much less dust was on me when I used it on my clients this week. It crushed a popular model I’ve been using and is so worth it to buy this product with a competitive price point and effectiveness. While it did leave a little dust on my gloves, it left no trace on anything else!

See for yourself and when you are convinced, go ahead and use my discount code Mia100AI to save yourself some money 💰
#ONAIL #dust #dustdrama by @superflynails

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