DIARY - Nail care and Art - 221D Unley Road, Malvern, South Australia 5061

"I almost don't want to write this review- Yuki is busy enough as it is! But I feel compelled to tell the world about her. Her work is extraordinary. I am halfway through her natural nail care course and my nails have completely changed shape and appearance (my fingers are featured on her instagram lol), the nail bed expanding and growing healthier day by day. She is so knowledgeable and passionate about what she does, and throughout the course she has taught me how to actually look after my nails properly so that my natural nails are becoming healthy and strong. Not only is she an exceptional artist- my mind is blown by the intricacy of the designs in her nail art- she also has a deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the hands and nails, how they grow and protect themselves, and works to support this system. She also has an incredibly gentle touch, so I would even recommend her to people who have struggled with manicures, particularly rough cuticle care, in the past. And her salon is beautiful- no nasty chemical smells here! She only uses low toxicity Japanese gel and a special Japanese clear coat varnish, so nothing with high VOCs, good news for people with allergies and sensitivities. Is she hard to get an appointment with? Yes, she is. Is she expensive? Absolutely. But she is providing a service unlike any in Adelaide, possibly in Australia. Easily the best manicure I have ever had in my life, in all ways (and I am a woman in my 50's who has had manicures all over the world throughout my entire adult life.) Luckily she is training another nail technician in her techniques at the moment, so more appointments should become available very soon!"

"You will not find better than Yuki! She is very knowledgeable and professional, and can do any nail style from simple to incredibly complex. My nails have never been healthier! I travel from the other side of the city to see her because I wouldn’t trust anyone else. I recommend her to everyone!"

"Yuki is the best nail artist I have met. She is lovely. When I told her my concerns of my nail, she really look after it and teach me how to care my nail too. My nail now is much stronger and healthier than before and now my gel nail can last more than a month. I am so glad that I can meet yuki. Now I don’t need to change nail salon, Diary nail care is the only place I would go. Highly recommend"

"Yuki is an incredible artist. She is also a perfectionist - in a fabulous way. Her studio is gorgeous, she is lovely and kind, and her attention to detail is second to none. Without a doubt the best manicures and pedicures I have ever had. She is extraordinarily dedicated to her craft and is genuinely passionate about nail health. It’s no wonder she books out for months in advance!"

"I have had my nails done twice now by Yuki. I'd been looking for a nail salon where I could get my nails done with high-quality Japanese nail art skills and Yuki is definitely the one I was looking for. She is very knowledgeable on how to keep nails healthy and is keen to adopt new technologies for better care. My first nail arts lasted 4 weeks perfectly without any chipping or coming off（I went back there because I booked another appointment to change the art, but it could have lasted more than 4 weeks and looked perfect) I love her creativity and look forward to what she will do next."