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Live In Color Studio
Live In Color Studio

Live In Color Studio

Nail salon in Castro Valley, CA

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (100 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

Live In Color Studio was founded in 2021 and is run by founder and owner Maurisha Risha Allen, with co-founder Aneé Hooker handling marketing, operations and coordination. The studio says its mission is to give clients the feel of a small family business, and it describes its space as intimate. Beyond appointments, it works as a community hub that hosts educational programs, workshops and events.

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About

Live In Color Studio was founded in 2021 and is run by founder and owner Maurisha Risha Allen, with co-founder Aneé Hooker handling marketing, operations and coordination. The studio says its mission is to give clients the feel of a small family business, and it describes its space as intimate. Beyond appointments, it works as a community hub that hosts educational programs, workshops and events.

The studio describes its nail services as premium.

Appointments are preferred, and clients are advised to book at least five days ahead for better availability. Walk-ins are accepted on Fridays. The salon is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and service provider hours vary. Appointments can be booked on the website, and quotes are available by texting 510-943-8265. Payments for completed services are final and non-refundable. Fix requests for nails should be made within three days of the service, and repairs requested after five days are charged. Service concerns must be reported within 72 hours of the appointment, and approved complimentary corrections must be completed within 72 hours of the original service. Corrections cover the original service only, so a different style, color or service may incur a charge.

For people who want to learn or grow in the beauty field, the studio offers pedicure classes for beginners through experienced professionals, one-on-one mentorship and real-world externships. A self-paced digital workshop package called Mindset & Momentum is listed at $7 as a one-time purchase. The Beauty Boss mentorship, also listed as Beauty & the Beast, costs $15 per month and includes weekly check-ins. The studio also offers group spa parties for two to eight people and nail technicians for special events, and it resells small business products including apparel, beauty items and accessories.

Technicians work independently while collaborating creatively, which the studio describes as co-creative. The studio also emphasizes a close, family-style small business feel for clients.

The studio describes its space as intimate.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Acrylic and Gel X fills, overlays and extensions for added length and strength.

  • Acrylic Fill $45
  • Gel X Fill $55
  • Acrylic Overlay $60
  • Acrylic Extensions $65
  • Gel X $75

Regular, gel, deluxe gel and structured gel manicures, plus gel and extension removal and press-on prep.

  • Gel Removal $8
  • Press on Prep $10
  • Extension Removal $20
  • Regular Manicure $30
  • Gel Manicure $35
  • Deluxe Gel Manicure $50
  • Structured Gel Mani $50

The Works Pedi for a full pedicure service.

  • The Works Pedi $60

Bundled options that combine a manicure and pedicure, or a pedicure packet starting at $50.

  • PedicurePacket $50+
  • Vibrant Gel Mani & Classic Pedi Experience $70

A complimentary All Star Beauty Experience listed at no charge.

  • All Star Beauty Experience Free

Gel manicure and pedicure services from the Polished with Love line.

  • Gel Manicure by Polished with Love $35
  • Pedicure Polished with Love $40

Photos

  • Hands getting pink gel polish applied at the salon
  • Circle of hands showing yellow and white nail designs, business watermark
  • hand showing pink glitter nails and a Live In Color product tube outdoors
  • Red polished manicure and pedicure with leopard-print slides
  • Close-up of several hands with white, yellow and French-style nail designs, watermarked with the studio name

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.liveincolor.online (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Acrylic and Gel X enhancements, with fills and full sets at several price points
  • Group spa parties for two to eight people
  • Pedicure classes for beginners through experienced professionals
  • One-on-one mentorship and real-world externships
  • Mindset & Momentum self-paced digital workshop listed at $7
  • Complimentary corrections for approved concerns within 72 hours
Good for
  • Nail enhancements
  • Walk-ins on Fridays
  • Group spa parties for two to eight people
  • Special events needing nail technicians
  • Aspiring nail professionals
  • Clients who prefer booking ahead
Treats
  • Nail enhancements
  • Nail extensions
  • Nail repairs
  • Nail removal
  • Pedicures
  • Manicure packages
Techniques
  • Acrylic fills
  • Acrylic overlays
  • Acrylic extensions
  • Gel X
  • Gel manicure
  • Structured gel
  • Press-on prep

Products & treatments

  • Polished with Love
  • Small business apparel, beauty items and accessories

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