Gel · BIAB · Nail art · Pedicures
Ten tiny canvases, one unhurried hour.
Careful cuticle work, gel that lasts three weeks and art painted by hand, in a bright little studio on Linden Avenue.
- 4.9 from 1,240 reviewsRated by our regulars
- Sterilized toolsOpened fresh at your table
- 21-day gel promiseChips fixed for free
- Walk-inswelcome until 5 pm
Featured sets
Open the shade barNo. 11
Tangerine
The shade bar
More than 300 bottles live on our wall. These are the thirty our regulars ask for most. Pick a color, a shape and a finish, and see the set before you sit down.
This month
Midweek Moons
15% off gel and BIAB manicures every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Take-home favorites
The aftercare our artists use at the table. Add it to your visit and we set it aside at the front desk. You pay when you come in.
Meet the artists
Book a favorite or take the first free chair. Every artist is licensed, and each has a thing they are known for.
What clients say
Book a chair
Send a request and we confirm by text within the hour while we are open. Need something today? Call us, we keep a chair for walk-ins.
Request sent. See you soon.
Visit the studio
218 Linden Avenue, Portland, OR 97214(555) 014-2290 · hello@halfmoon.example
Two blocks from the Linden stop on the 14 bus. Free street parking after 6 pm, and a bike rack right outside the door.
Get directionsOpening hours
Running late?
We hold your chair for 10 minutes. After that we may need to shorten the service or move you.
Need to cancel?
Text or call at least 24 hours ahead. Late cancellations pay half of the booked services.
Gift cards
Any amount, in the studio or by email. They never expire and work for every service.
Good to know
Still wondering about something? Call or text us any time we are open.
What is the difference between gel and BIAB?
Gel polish is a thin color coat that cures under a lamp and lasts about three weeks. BIAB (builder in a bottle) is a thicker, flexible gel layered over your natural nail to strengthen it while it grows. Choose BIAB if your nails bend, peel or break.
How do you keep tools clean?
Metal tools are scrubbed, disinfected and sterilized in an autoclave between every client, and opened from a sealed pouch at your table. Files, buffers and pedicure liners are single use.
Can I come in with another salon's gel or acrylics?
Yes. Add "Safe removal" from the Enhancements menu so we book enough time to take it off gently before we start.
Do you take walk-ins?
Until 5 pm on every day we are open, as long as a chair is free. Weekday mornings are the quietest. Call ahead and we will tell you the wait.
What if my gel chips early?
If a gel or BIAB set chips or lifts within 21 days, come back and we fix those nails for free.