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Our Team

The people behind the chairs

Five technicians, all licensed in California, all trained in the same gentle standard of care. You are welcome to book with a specific person or let us match you.

Portrait of Mai Nguyen, Owner & Master Nail Artist

Mai Nguyen

Owner & Master Nail Artist

15 years of experience

  • Hand-painted art
  • Gel extensions
  • Color matching

Mai opened Fog & Foil after fifteen years behind the chair in the Mission and the Richmond. She paints freehand florals so fine that guests bring in fabric swatches and family photos to match. If you are not sure what you want, she will ask a few gentle questions and sketch two options before anything touches your nails.

Portrait of Priya Sharma, Senior Nail Technician

Priya Sharma

Senior Nail Technician

9 years of experience

  • Dip powder
  • Structured gel
  • Precision shaping

Priya is the technician to see when you want a shape that is exactly the same on all ten nails. She is meticulous about apex and structure, which is why her dip and builder gel sets hold up through gardening, dish washing, and grandkids. She talks you through every step as she goes.

Portrait of Jordan Kim, Nail Technician & Educator

Jordan Kim

Nail Technician & Educator

7 years of experience

  • Acrylic sculpting
  • Encapsulated art
  • Staff training

Jordan sculpts acrylic the old-fashioned way, with forms and a patient hand, and encapsulates dried flowers and foil under a glassy top coat. They also lead our monthly training days, which is how the whole studio stays sharp. Expect good music recommendations and zero pressure to upsell.

Portrait of Sofia Reyes, Nail Technician

Sofia Reyes

Nail Technician

6 years of experience

  • Spa pedicures
  • Callus care
  • Gentle technique

Sofia's pedicures are the reason several of our guests visit every three weeks without fail. She is especially careful with sensitive feet, thicker nails, and anyone who has had a rough experience elsewhere. Tell her what hurts and she will work around it.

Portrait of Elena Petrova, Nail Technician

Elena Petrova

Nail Technician

4 years of experience

  • Minimalist design
  • Gel-X
  • Natural nail care

Elena favors quiet design: a single thin line, a milky wash, one small gold dot. She is also our go-to for rebuilding nails that have been over-filed, and will happily plan a few visits to get them healthy again. New guests often start with her.

Not sure who to pick?

That is completely fine. Choose “No preference” when you book and we will pair you with the technician whose schedule and specialties fit your request best. Our front desk knows everyone's strengths, so you can also just call and describe what you are hoping for — we will take it from there.