Chief artist

Farah is the Chief artist at The Nailvault

Farah Ishtiyaque

Hi I am Farah and I am the founder and artist-in-chief at the Nailvault. I am a New York based licensed nail stylist specializing in Japanese and Korean gel systems. I believe in providing premium grade manicures while protecting the integrity of your natural nails. I am trained and certified by nail industry experts and bring modern techniques of manicuring; giving my clients elevated, long lasting beautiful looks.

As a certified dry manicure specialist, I offer waterless high-end dry manicures with precision based delicate e-file cuticle work. I have been trained under the tutelage of JNA expert Kanai Yagi at Vanity Projects Institute, NY and provide detail-oriented hand-painted nail art.

I am Après Gel-X certified and provide my clients with custom-fitting soft gel extensions. With my eye for detail, I offer the most seamless natural soft-looking, durable extensions you can wear!

It is my passion of painting on tiny nail surfaces that inspired me to pursue a career in the nails industry. I believe in educating my clients while doing a manicure service and use premium grade non-toxic Japanese and Korean gel products. The health of your natural nails matter to me at The Nailvault as I believe great buildings are possible only if the foundation is strong!

I hope to hold your hands soon.

Know Your Artist.

Farah Ishtiyaque

Chief Artist & Founder

Hi my name is Farah and I am the founder and artist in chief at The Nailvault. I am a New York based Licensed Dry E-file specialist offering advanced, prescriptive manicures and pedicures. I offer waterless high-end, precision based hand and foot care services. The integrity of your natural nails and overall foot health is central to my scope of work.

I am a Japanese Gel Specialist and an education ambassador for Voesh , New York. Education is very important to me and I have been trained by industry experts from all across the United States.

I have been trained by stellar Japanese Nail Educators like Junko Sato and Kanai Yagi at Vanity Projects, New York to execute detail- oriented, hand-painted nail art.

I use professional grade tools and products to help you reach your hand and foot goals. Clients typically come 3-4 weeks for their mani/pedi appointments. My way of work is defined by clients as, “gentle, soft, feather-touch, painless” et all.

Thank you for reading, and I look forward to holding your hands soon.

Love,
Farah

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