• Start here
  • Book In
  • Studio Blog
  • Work it
  • What they say
  • Planet Effy
Menu

Effy Nails

  • Start here
  • Book In
  • Studio Blog
  • Work it
  • What they say
  • Planet Effy

Effy Nails

Effy Nails is a freelance nail technician based in Berlin. Specialising in all things nails, she works with acrylic, Shellac and paint. Taking inspiration from the world around her, she creates new artworks for nails & on paper alike. 


Latest:

Natural nails with @the_gelbottle_inc BIAB overlays & simple art 🖼  Out of office is officially OFF 🛬🤓🕳 #jelly #limepunch #biab #naturalnails #withalittlehelp #nailartberlin
Natural nails with @the_gelbottle_inc BIAB overlays & simple art 🖼 Out of office is officially OFF 🛬🤓🕳 #jelly #limepunch #biab #naturalnails #withalittlehelp #nailartberlin
I call this one, “Double French Half Moon Mani Minus the Middle Bit” 💚 Out of Office is unofficially ON in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ✨🚀😎 #outofoffice #nailartberlin #berlinnails #limepunch #tgb #vegana
I call this one, “Double French Half Moon Mani Minus the Middle Bit” 💚 Out of Office is unofficially ON in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ✨🚀😎 #outofoffice #nailartberlin #berlinnails #limepunch #tgb #vegana
Amongst the chaos ❤️ #happyvalentines #happyhappyvalentines #happyvalentinesday #outkast #enroutetowork
Amongst the chaos ❤️ #happyvalentines #happyhappyvalentines #happyvalentinesday #outkast #enroutetowork
How do people take selfies and manage to not look slightly stunned? Anyway here’s me in ma #ILYtee 🖤 We managed to raise €120 for @theoceancleanup with the black long sleeve run! That’s €235 in total 🐋🌎♻️💸🤓 Here I am making my short sleeve into a long sleeve as, once again, I forgot to order myself one. Nice work, people ✨ #problemsolved #ilytee #effynails #planeteffy #timerlyfe
How do people take selfies and manage to not look slightly stunned? Anyway here’s me in ma #ILYtee 🖤 We managed to raise €120 for @theoceancleanup with the black long sleeve run! That’s €235 in total 🐋🌎♻️💸🤓 Here I am making my short sleeve into a long sleeve as, once again, I forgot to order myself one. Nice work, people ✨ #problemsolved #ilytee #effynails #planeteffy #timerlyfe
Natural nails with @the_gelbottle_inc overlay & simple art 💅🏽 Design requested by my lovely client. OG artist unknown 🤷🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨 #biab #gelbottleinc #berlinnails #nailsinberlin #toxicfreenails
Natural nails with @the_gelbottle_inc overlay & simple art 💅🏽 Design requested by my lovely client. OG artist unknown 🤷🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨 #biab #gelbottleinc #berlinnails #nailsinberlin #toxicfreenails
There are a LOT of different types of products and brands out there that do slightly different things 💅🏽
It’s up to you what you want to have, but it’s down to the professionals to know which ones will suit your specific needs 🌷🌹🌺🌸
Nail talk can get confusing if you’re not a nail tech. Here’s some help for when you’re deciding what to book with me 🤓 #nailtalk #berlinnails #nailnerds #iwroteathing #acrylics #biab #shellac #tgb
There are a LOT of different types of products and brands out there that do slightly different things 💅🏽 It’s up to you what you want to have, but it’s down to the professionals to know which ones will suit your specific needs 🌷🌹🌺🌸 Nail talk can get confusing if you’re not a nail tech. Here’s some help for when you’re deciding what to book with me 🤓 #nailtalk #berlinnails #nailnerds #iwroteathing #acrylics #biab #shellac #tgb
When you’re enjoying the gig loads so you want to take a quick pic but your home button is broken and it takes 10 taps to reach your camera and you don’t wanna be one of thhhoooose people so you take a snap at stealth speed and settle for this. 💜 @tirzahmusic @brother_may @alpha_maid @cobysey @mica_chu_2 🙌🏽 So good. #ctmfestival #heimathafenneukölln #tirzah
When you’re enjoying the gig loads so you want to take a quick pic but your home button is broken and it takes 10 taps to reach your camera and you don’t wanna be one of thhhoooose people so you take a snap at stealth speed and settle for this. 💜 @tirzahmusic @brother_may @alpha_maid @cobysey @mica_chu_2 🙌🏽 So good. #ctmfestival #heimathafenneukölln #tirzah
I’m part of the #loveprojectlove crew with this workbook ✍🏽 So far I’ve worked out what I want to focus on this year, nipped a couple of buds & tweaked a couple of ni... Things 🤓 I have some new products & gadgets in the studio which all contribute to our nourishment & high vibe nail sessions 💜 Tea included ☕️ #nourishment #effynails #goodbye2018hello2019 #berlinlife
I’m part of the #loveprojectlove crew with this workbook ✍🏽 So far I’ve worked out what I want to focus on this year, nipped a couple of buds & tweaked a couple of ni... Things 🤓 I have some new products & gadgets in the studio which all contribute to our nourishment & high vibe nail sessions 💜 Tea included ☕️ #nourishment #effynails #goodbye2018hello2019 #berlinlife
Testing out my new #biab @the_gelbottle_inc products ✅ Finally decorated these chicken feet o’mine with #limepunch... now to do my left hand 🤓 Nerding out about this brand atm 💜 #newline #lineup #tgb #berlinnails #lazygirlnailart
Testing out my new #biab @the_gelbottle_inc products ✅ Finally decorated these chicken feet o’mine with #limepunch... now to do my left hand 🤓 Nerding out about this brand atm 💜 #newline #lineup #tgb #berlinnails #lazygirlnailart
Another very productive Saturday indeed. This time with @tomsmiles @nickylatt & Alfie 🐶 #freshink #wheninessex #dukesttattoo
Another very productive Saturday indeed. This time with @tomsmiles @nickylatt & Alfie 🐶 #freshink #wheninessex #dukesttattoo

Fresh Tweets:

  • rachel f
    What Should I Book? https://t.co/IGktDn7AoA
    about 2 weeks ago
  • rachel f
    #ILY 2 Tee coming thru... All profits going to @TheOceanCleanup :) Cop one long or short sleeve for the next 6 days… https://t.co/kLrymbCSBj
    about 3 weeks ago
  • rachel f
    Yo @JBLaudio Who do I talk to about my 16 month old Flip4 that's not been charging properly for the last 3 months a… https://t.co/NzqxFycxOO
    about a month ago
  • rachel f
    2018 Highlights https://t.co/clShkszccj
    about a month ago

Book Online

Subscribe to Effy Nails news

Sign up to receive news, musings, nail things and love letters.

I only send newsletters that I love enough to share. I respect your privacy :)

Thank you!
What Should I Book?.jpg

What Should I Book?

January 31, 2019 in Studio Life, FAQ

Nail talk can get confusing if you’re not a nail tech. Here’s some help for when you’re deciding what to book…

Read More
Tags: BIAB Gel, gel nails, overlays, whats the difference between gel and acrylic, shellac, TGB, The Gel Bottle, Berlin nails, Effy Nails, Nail care
2018 review.jpg

2018 Highlights

January 14, 2019 in Studio Life, Events, Nail Trends

Effy Nails 2018 Highlights

Read More
Tags: neukolln nails, berlin nail tech, berlin creative, nail art, lotic, lily allen, planet effy, illustration, screen print, sleek magazine, scratch magazine, salon in the spot light, effy nails, shellac, acrylic
nail rescue and recovery.jpg

Nail Rescue & Recovery

April 01, 2018 in How To

Give your nails the break they deserve & do these things at home...

Read More
Tags: nail rescue, how to make nails grow, white marks on nails, nail damage, healthy nails, home manicure
sleek nails.gif

Sleek Magazine

March 23, 2018 in Studio Life

Talking to Sleek magazine about Berlin's nail scene.

Read More
Tags: sleek magazine, nail art berlin, nail salon in berlin, neukolln nails, effy nails
Not only nails.jpg

Not Only Nails

January 20, 2018 in Studio Life

New waxing services at the studio as well as lash & brow tinting

Read More
Tags: kreuzberg nail salons, eyebrow shape, eyebrow tint, eyelash tinting, beauty studio, artists studio, nails in kreuzberg, nail art berlin, berlin nail art
whitagram planet effy calendar cover.JPG

Planet Effy Calendar 2018

November 05, 2017 in Studio Life

The Planet Effy Calendar 2018 has gone to print and ready to pre-order now 

Read More
Tags: planet effy, nail art calendar, nail art berlin, kreuzberg nail salons, handmade berlin, nail artist berlin, 2018
nail bar evolution.jpg

Nail Bar Evolution

September 24, 2017 in Studio Life

A brief history in the evolution of a nail bar.

Read More
Tags: berlin nail art, nails in berlin, pop up nail bar, nail art, kreuzberg nail salon, pedicures in berlin
obonjan island1.jpg

Obonjan Island

August 23, 2017 in Events

This summer, I spent 2 weeks as part of The Zen Den at Obonjan, doing manicures, pedicures and nail art while enjoying what the island had to offer.

Read More
Tags: croatia, pop up nail bar, berlin, effy nails, nail art, obonjan nails, obonjan island
Talk Acrylic to Me.jpg

Talk Acrylic To Me

June 28, 2017 in FAQ

You've heard people talking about acrylics... But what ARE they? What do nail techs actually DO? Let me talk you through a typical acrylic nail service with me.

Read More
Tags: what is acrylic, acrylic nails, acrylic berlin, berlin nail tech
The Nails Trend Getting all the love.jpg

The Nail Trend That's Getting All The Love

June 02, 2017 in Nail Trends

What is THE nail trend of Spring Summer 2017, one might wonder?

Read More
Tags: creative nail design, crystal nails, berlin nail art, nail trends, rose quartz nails, summer 17, wolfsister, obonjan nails, obonjan island, croatia nails
Shellac is a brand

Shellac is a Brand

April 19, 2017 in FAQ

Shellac is a brand. It's different to other colour gels. 

Read More
Tags: shellac, colour gel, power polish, hyrid gel, hybrid gel, berlin nail art, manicures berlin, shellac is a brand, creative nail design
Nailing mental health

I Can't Run Marathons but I Can Paint Nails

April 10, 2017 in Events

Raising awareness for Mind Charity through the art of manicures. #iamnailingmentalhealth

Read More
Tags: nailing mental health, mind charity, charity event, london 02, stephanie staunten, all green everything
Whats the difference between gel and arcylic.jpg

What's the Difference Between Gel and Acrylic?

March 16, 2017 in FAQ

The difference between gel extensions and acrylic extensions.

Read More
Tags: difference between gel and acrylic nails, difference between acrylic and gel nails, acrylic nails, gel nails, what is hard gel, gel and acrylic, nail salons in kreuzberg, nail salon berlin, berlin creative
Keep it clean.jpg

Keep It Clean, Keep It Clean...

January 16, 2017

What I do and use to keep my tools disinfected and my working area clean.

Read More
Tags: Studio service, hygiene, disinfectant, clean studio, barbicide, mundo file spray, disinfection, salon hygiene

What The Eff Is Cuticle Oil?

December 16, 2016 in FAQ
What The Eff Is Cuticle Oil?

What is cuticle oil and why your nails will love you forever (if you use it).

Read More
Tags: what is cuticle, what is cuticle oil, best cuticle oils, solar oil, dadi oil, berlin nail art
Newer / Older
Back to Top