Mimily Japanese Style Nail Studio
Nail salon in Andover, MA
Mimily is run by owner and nail artist Mika Nakamura, who runs the studio alone and works mainly in Japanese-style structure gel. The studio describes itself as the only Japanese nail artist in Massachusetts specializing in Japanese-style gel nails; that is the studio's own claim.
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Mimily is run by owner and nail artist Mika Nakamura, who runs the studio alone and works mainly in Japanese-style structure gel. The studio describes itself as the only Japanese nail artist in Massachusetts specializing in Japanese-style gel nails; that is the studio's own claim.
Every service uses a fill-in method combined with a hand-sculpted gel overlay. The gel is shaped with a brush before it cures rather than filed down afterward. On return visits the existing gel is not soaked off with acetone; a thin layer of base gel is left and filled in. The studio says this supports natural nail health and growth and suits thin, peeling, or damaged nails.
A visit begins with dry cuticle care using an e-file, trimming and shaping, a warm towel, and cuticle oil, which every gel service includes. First-time clients book a 30-minute consultation, priced individually. Custom designs need inspiration photos sent by Instagram direct message at least one week ahead, and appointments at 6:00, or 5:30 for services other than a solid color, are also arranged that way.
Structure gel work covers the menu here. Extensions can be built with either Gel-X or Diami to add length, and the service includes shaping and prep for the overlay. Individual extensions cost $3 per nail. Dip powder, acrylic, regular gel polish and regular nail polish are not offered.
The studio's approach puts natural nail health first, with materials chosen carefully. Before a product is used, its safety data sheet is reviewed, and the team leans toward 10-free formulas while keeping an eye on HEMA and TPO content.
Specials & promotions
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Full 10-finger extensions at a special price of $20
$20 (regularly $21)
On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Individually priced custom designs, starting at $134.72 and taking about two hours.
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Customize Order Design $134.72+
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Design Tier 1 $114
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Mika's Omakase Tier 1 $114
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Design Tier 2 $135
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Mika's Omakase Tier 2 $135
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Design Tier 3 $155
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Mika's Omakase Tier 3 $155
Gel-X or Diami extensions for one to ten fingers, priced by the number of nails.
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Extension (1 or 2 Fingers) $6.22+
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Extension (3-5 Fingers) $15.54+
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Extension (10 Fingers) $21
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Extension (6-9 Fingers) $27.98+
Solid, French, ombre, magnetic cat-eye, and chrome powder gel manicures, with options that add a base color.
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Under 16 Clients (with parent or guardian) $73
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Solid Color $93
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French $104
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Magnet (Cat Eyes) $104
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Ombre $104
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Chrome Powder with Base Color $114
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French with Base Color $114
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Ombre with Base Color $114
Adjustments for work done at other salons and the gel service for clients under 16 with a parent or guardian.
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Have Something On Nails From Other $16
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Under 16 Clients $73
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For The First Time Customer Price at booking
Soak-off or fill for work done elsewhere, and full removal of all products.
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Have Something On Nails From Other Salon - Soak-off or Fill $16
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Full Removal $47
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First Time Customer Price at booking
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Japanese-style structure gel with gel shaped by brush before curing, not filed afterward
- Return visits keep existing gel, with a thin base layer filled in instead of a full acetone soak-off
- Tiered nail art menu, from pre-made designs to freestyle omakase for regular clients
- Hard builder and soft structure gels from Japan, selected after safety data sheet review
- Cash payments receive a 3.5% discount; tips by card or Venmo are not accepted
- Buy Now, Pay Later available in person for bookings from $50 to $4,000, subject to approval
- Good for
- first-time clients
- thin, peeling, or damaged nails
- custom nail art
- regular clients wanting structure gel
- clients under 16 with a regular parent or guardian, for care-focused services
- Treats
- thin nails
- peeling nails
- damaged nails
- nail length
- nail structure
- Techniques
- Japanese-style fill-in
- hand-sculpted gel overlay
- brush sculpting before curing
- Gel-X extensions
- Diami extensions
- magnetic cat-eye gel
- chrome powder
- ombre gradient
- French tip
- e-file cuticle care
Products & treatments
- Hard builder gels from Japan
- Soft structure gels from Japan