A Nail Salon for Tremont, Cleveland

Craft-minded nails for a craft-minded neighborhood

People in Tremont notice details. It is a neighborhood of galleries, chef-run kitchens, church domes and carefully restored houses around Lincoln Park. Our clients from here usually want a manicure done with the same kind of care, not a quick in-and-out between other customers.

That is what our suite is for. Danielle sees one client at a time, and the appointment moves at the pace the work needs. She talks through shape, length and color before she starts, and she does not cut corners on the cuticle work that makes a Brazilian manicure what it is.

The suite is at 30183 Detroit Road in Westlake, in the Crocker Park area. Tremont is also on the Cleveland west side, so house calls are available in the neighborhood.

Getting from Tremont to Westlake

Tremont is wrapped by highways, which makes the trip west simple. Most clients get on I-90 West near the neighborhood, ride it past Lakewood and Rocky River, and take the Crocker-Bassett exit. From the south end near Professor Avenue and Literary Road, I-71 to I-90 is just as easy.

Coming out the door with wet hair or straight from a shift? No problem. There is no waiting room, so you go right to the chair.

Many Tremont clients like that the drive is a clean break from the neighborhood. You leave the hill, the valley views and the brunch crowds behind for an hour, sit somewhere quiet, and head home with nails done. If you work in a kitchen or a studio and your hands take a beating, tell Danielle when you book. She will steer you toward a service that can stand up to your week, and she can check for thin or split spots from past sets before she starts.

House calls on Tremont's side streets

Narrow streets, steep hills and limited parking are part of Tremont's charm. They are also why a lot of residents prefer that Danielle come to them, especially in winter when the hills get slick.

To book a house call, text your address and the services you want to (216) 260-4488. We will reply with an open time and the [TRAVEL FEE]. Have a table near good light and an outlet for the gel lamp, plus a comfortable chair. If you want a pedicure, a spot near a sink keeps things simple.

House calls work well around the holidays, when Tremont fills with visitors heading to A Christmas Story House and neighbors host family. A quick round of manicures at home before a holiday dinner is a nice way to get everyone ready without fighting traffic.

The detail work behind a Brazilian manicure

In Brazil, where Danielle grew up before moving to the United States in 2017, a manicure lives or dies by the cuticle. She clears dry skin from across the full nail bed rather than simply pushing it back.

Next, color goes on just under the cuticle line, so there is no visible gap at the base for about the first week. Finally she deliberately paints over the sides, then cleans each edge back with an orange-wood stick wrapped in cotton and dipped in remover. It is slow, precise handwork, and the clean line it leaves is the reason clients come back.

Implements are put through medical-grade sterilization between every client, and the builder gel is Luminary Nail Systems Multi-Flex.

Popular services for Tremont clients

Tremont clients who work in kitchens, studios and hospitals need nails that can take a beating. Others just want something beautiful for a gallery night. Here is what gets booked most.

• Luminary builder gel full set from $85, fills at $75, for strong, natural-looking nails that hold up to work
• Dip powder manicure at $65 for a tough, glossy finish
• Brazilian manicure at $30 with regular polish
• Gel manicure from $43 for weeks of color
• Custom nail art, with chrome at $15 and ombre from $15
• Sober Pedicure at $45, Tipsy at $55, Wasted at $65

Booking and policies

Book through Booksy or text us. Evening and weekend times fill first, so look two to three weeks ahead. If you work late shifts, after-hours appointments are available by request. Weddings and big events should be planned two to three months ahead.

Cancelling? Let us know a full day ahead. Under 24 hours may be charged up to 50 percent and no-shows are charged the full service. If you are more than 15 minutes late, the appointment may be shortened or rescheduled.