Nail Details
Carrie Huynh of Nail Details is a licensed nail artist certified and specialized in providing dry manicure and Japanese gel nail services.
Covid-19 Highlights
The following precautions are taken to minimize risks associated with Covid-19:
1. The client checks in using the Vagaro app, then waits outside until notified to enter.
2. A touchless temperature check and face mask are required to enter the salon.
3. The salon follows social distancing guidelines.
4. Carrie wears new PPE (gloves and face mask) for each client appointment. She is also fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
5. Carrie uses hospital-grade disinfectants to disinfect her tools and work space between clients.
6. Checkout is through a contactless method. No cash or checks accepted.
10/31/2026
Ghosts everywhere! 👻✨ Many thanks to my incredible clients who trusted me with Artist’s Choice sets for spooky season this year!
inspo art: Tess Belke ✶ Almo Studio ✶ Art for Products
This year, I leaned into hand-painted design for my artist’s choice Halloween sets. I gave them matte finish because I love matte nails in fall, and I think it enhances the hand-sketched quality of the art.
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 2 Artist’s Choice
Colors: Kokoist E-56, 148, 322
10/31/2026
Ghosts in the graveyard 🪦👻
inspo art: Brian Reedy
This year, I leaned into hand-painted design for my artist’s choice Halloween sets. I gave them matte finish because I love matte nails in fall, and I think it enhances the hand-sketched quality of the art.
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 1 Artist’s Choice
Colors: Presto __; Kokoist E-148
10/30/2026
Witchy spells and potions 🔮🌙🐈⬛
(inspo source: Etsy clip art listings)
This year, I leaned into hand-painted design for my artist’s choice Halloween sets. I gave them matte finish because I love matte nails in fall, and I think it enhances the hand-sketched quality of the art.
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 1 Artist’s Choice
Colors: Vetro 384 & Lilygel T01 (layered); Kokoist E-56, 148
10/29/2026
Mystical and witchy 👁️✨🐍 (inspired by designs on Etsy)
This year, I leaned into hand-painted design for my artist’s choice Halloween sets. I gave them matte finish because I love matte nails in fall, and I think it enhances the hand-sketched quality of the art.
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 1 Artist’s Choice
Colors: Presto 268; Kokoist E-148
10/28/2026
🦇🌙✨🦇 Halloween icons over “ugly green” (who else loves ugly greens this time of year??)
This year, I leaned into hand-painted design for my artist’s choice Halloween sets. I gave them matte finish because I love matte nails in fall, and I think it enhances the hand-sketched quality of the art.
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 2 Artist’s Choice
Colors: Presto VK014; Kokoist E-56, 148
10/05/2026
Notes, rests, and treble clefs 🎼🎶 A special set for this 8th grader’s upcoming performance in the Fall Choirs Concert at Canyon Middle School — good luck!
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 2 Art (isolated chrome)
Colors: Kokoist E-172; Leafgel Premium 001; Daily Charme gold chrome
09/16/2026
Nail care is for everyone — short nails, long nails, damaged nails (let’s rehab those), old nails, young nails, male nails, q***r nails — ALL are welcome here! ❤️
Artist’s Choice: watercolor graffiti in matte finish
08/21/2026
Chromed texture 💖✨🔮
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 1 Artist’s Choice (texture, iridescent chrome)
Color: Kokoist E-303, Non-wipe Accessory Bond (clear); BonnieBeeNail “pink green” satin chrome
07/12/2026
These nails are going to the FIFA World Cup Final 2026! ⚽️
Photo 4 shows my client posing her nail art with the official ball! (She gets amazing VIP access through her work.)
My client’s general prompt for this set was FIFA World Cup, and then she trusted me to come up with a design. I chose to do a statement thumb with a 3D soccer ball. I researched the final game ball design and colors (black, white, and gold - how pretty!!), and that was the inspo for these nails! I simplified the ball design because, hello, tiny soccer ball! 😅
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 2 Artist’s Choice (hand sculpted 3D clay gel)
Colors: Kokoist BOBA Gel High, E-56, 148, 176; Vetro 978; Lilygel 035, V01
06/06/2026
3D fried eggs 🍳 for my client’s 12yo daughter who is performing in the musical “Something Rotten” this weekend. I am overjoyed with how these eggs turned out! 💛 Good luck this weekend — break a leg!! (er, egg??🥚) 🎭
Service: Waterless Efile Manicure with Japanese Potted Gel Overlay + Tier 2 Art (hand sculpted 3D clay gel)
Colors: Kokoist E-172, Boba Gel High; Lilygel 035; Leafgel Premium 503, 628
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