BADASS NAILS FOR ALL.
Welcome to Strange Love, Oakland’s alternative nail studio! Our private nail studio is by appointment only.
We specialize in nail art, long-lasting manicures on natural nails, structured hard gel & soft gel Après Nail extensions. We pride ourselves on being a squeaky-clean salon & staying on top of new nail trends. No overfilling of your nails happens here and we NEVER use files and buffers on more than one client (you can even take them home for free after your appointment!). Desks and implements are cleaned after each client with hospital-grade cleaning products.
Please note that every artist is their own boss, so please contact them directly if you have any questions or to book an appointment. Please see if they currently accept new clients before messaging them!
The studio is located in the Piedmont area at 11 Croxton Ave, Oakland, California, 94611. There is plenty of free street parking but this is Oakland so please, never leave ANYTHING in your car.
@JUSTTHETIPS510 on Instagram.
Currently accepting new clients. BOOK HERE
Vanessa is the owner of Strange Love and has been doing nails since early 2018.
She loves a good long stiletto and Japanese-inspired abstract art & specializes in Vegan and cruelty-free products.
When not doing nails she is most likely hanging out in a cemetery, thrifting, traveling, or cuddling her Boston Terrier Larry. (He might also make appearances at the shop!).
Favorite bands: Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Depeche Mode, and Deftones.
Favorite movies: Batman Returns, Mean Girls, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Aliens, Clueless.
Favorite trash TV: 90 days fiance
Favorite item of clothing you own? All my fuzzy jackets. Especially my black long-haired Stella McCartney. My vintage t-shirt collection.
What era do you wish you were born in? I was born in the ’80s but I wish I could have been a teenager/adult then. Please take me back to all the goth clubs.
Random fun fact: French is my first language.
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (but don’t ask for more, I have no clue!)
Weird things you collect: I don’t know where to start. I have a giant collection of vintage T-shirts. Embalming fluid bottles. House plants. Antique religious art. Taxidermy.
@THENAILRITUAL on Instagram.
Currently not accepting new clients.
Miya has been doing nails since the end of 2018. She literally kills it at anything artistic.
When not doing nails you can find her making amazing stained glass.
Favorite bands: Eagles, My Chemical Romance, ELO & Black Sabbath.
Favorite movies: The Wedding Singer, Sixteen Candles.
Favorite trash TV: 90 days fiance
Favorite item of clothing you own? My Checkered Vans & Metallica hoodie.
What era do you wish you were born in? I wish I was a late teen in the late ‘70s and a young adult in the early ‘80s.
Random fun fact: I love cats! (ﾐㅇᆽㅇﾐ)
Zodiac sign: Libra but I don’t believe in astrology.
Weird things you collect: I collect records and cassettes, vintage band T-shirts, and house plants.
