Alright, let me tell you about this whole adventure I had trying to find a nail tech who actually comes to you. You know, a traveling nail tech. It sounds simple, right? Well, it kinda started because I just couldn’t find a chunk of time to actually go sit in a salon for two hours.
So, first thing I did was just grab my phone. What else do you do? I think I typed something basic like “nail tech that comes to your house near me” or yeah, “traveling nail tech near me”. Got a bunch of results, mostly salon listings, which wasn’t what I wanted. Had to sift through quite a bit.
I also tried looking on places like Instagram and Facebook. Figured maybe some techs advertise more visually there. Found a few profiles, saw some nice pictures of nails, which is always good. But then you gotta figure out if they actually travel, what areas they cover, and how much they charge. It wasn’t always clear upfront.
Digging Through the Options
Honestly, finding someone who seemed legit and whose schedule kinda matched mine was the tricky part. Some didn’t have websites, just a social media page. Others had websites but no clear booking system, just a phone number or email.
Here’s what I looked for:
- Clear Services: Did they list what they actually do? Manicure, pedicure, gel, acrylics?
- Service Area: Did they even come to my part of town? Some had really limited zones.
- Reviews/Photos: Wanted to see real work and what other people thought. You gotta be careful.
- Pricing: Needed to know the ballpark figure. Traveling services sometimes cost more, which makes sense.
I found one person whose pictures looked good and they clearly stated they were a mobile nail tech covering my area. Sent them a message through their booking link, which was actually just a form on their simple website. Had to put in my address, what I wanted (just a gel mani), and preferred times.
The Actual Appointment
Heard back the next day, confirmed a time slot. Felt a bit weird scheduling someone to come into my house, but hey, convenience, right? On the day, she texted me when she was on her way, which was nice. Showed up right on time.
She brought this rolling case thing, like a little mobile nail station. Had her lamp, polishes, tools, everything. We just set up at my kitchen table. Honestly, it was super chill. Much more relaxed than a busy salon. We chatted a bit, I could watch my own TV quietly in the background. She was quick and professional, cleaned everything up afterward.
The verdict? Nails looked great. Seriously professional job. And the convenience factor was huge for me that week. Didn’t have to deal with traffic, parking, or sitting awkwardly next to strangers. Yeah, it cost a little bit more than my usual salon trip, but for the saved time and hassle? Totally worth it that time. I’d definitely do it again when life gets hectic. It really worked out better than I expected.
