NAIL VIDA BOUTIQUE

Nail Vida Boutique is a nail services business at 3960 North Elston Avenue in Chicago, paired with a boutique. The business describes itself as a collective of Latina nail artists working under one roof.

The boutique carries products from local and national Latina artisans, including jewelry, decorative pillows, seasonal limited-edition pieces and face masks. Founder Nikki also designs and makes some of the garments and items sold there. Shoppers can order online and pick up in store, and boutique items are final sale.

Visits are by appointment only and are booked through the online booking site, not by text, phone or email. A 30% deposit is required for every appointment, and cancelling more than 24 hours ahead returns the deposit. Later cancellations carry larger charges, and arriving 10 or more minutes late adds a $15 fee if time allows. Menu prices on the booking page are starting prices and subject to change, and they cover Nikki's services; other artists' prices are not listed. The Mystery no-chip manicure, where the artist picks the design, is the one fixed price.

Designs can be made from a client's own idea. Price estimates are given by emailing a photo or description, and the business is open to collaborations and pop-up events at special occasions.

The business says it educates clients on proper nail care to help keep nails healthy.