ST LOUIS PARK

4815 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN, 55416

(612)322-4607

 

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS

We have 11 spaces behind the building. To access, turn south onto Ottawa Ave and then west onto 31st. Take the first right and that will lead you to our lot. There are signs on each of our spaces. Please do not park in the Park Theater spots!

For additional parking, turn south onto Princeton. Overflow parking is available in the west lot of the Menorah Plaza Apartments.

HOURS

Monday: 9-8
Tuesday: 8-8
Wednesday: 9-7
Thursday: 8-7
Friday: 9-6
Saturday: 9-6
Sunday: 8-7

THE TIERED EXPERIENCE

NAIL NINJA uses a tiered system, which is a skill-level based grading system with which we measure the overall technical and artistic ability of each of our nail artists. Clients are encouraged to read the definition of each tier so that they may better understand the capabilities of each artist. This will assist clients in choosing an artist that falls into their desired price point, and to fully understand the level of technical and artistic expectations they should have of each tier level.

TIER 1

Price point: $-$$
Single Color Gel Mani starts at $45
Gel Polish Pedi starts at $65

Tier 1 artists are newly graduated apprentices or artists who typically have 1-2 years of experience in the industry. Expect good shaping, cuticle work, refining and polish application. Product longevity expectations may be around two weeks. Your artist may take several photos of your nails to be reviewed by management for continued education and training. Tier 1 artists have basic art skills and may not yet be prepared to fulfill detailed art requests.


Clients who see a Tier 1 artist should be kind, patient and understanding of the fact that their artist is still developing their skills. Clients who book with Tier 1 artists understand that this lower price point indicates their acknowledgement of beginner-level skillset. NAIL NINJA would appreciate thorough and polite feedback after a service with a Tier 1 artist so that we can provide continuing education for their advancement.

NAIL NINJA will cover repairs within 7 days of the original service with a Tier 1 artist.

  • Q

    Q graduated in 2023 from Atelier Academy and is licensed in cosmetology. She loves doing cute and fun art designs! Outside of work, you can catch herat a car meet, hunting down cute sanrio goods or doing nail stuff!

TIER 2

Price point: $$
Single Color Gel Mani starts at $55
Gel Polish Pedi starts at $75

Tier 2 artists are more experienced than Tier 1 artists and have a thorough understanding and execution of the basic fundamentals of manicuring. Expect great shaping, cuticle work and  polish applications. Tier 2 artists display more extensive artistic ability than Tier 1 and are capable of providing a variety of simple art requests, though may not yet be prepared for all detailed art requests. Product longevity expectation should be around 2 weeks.


Clients who see a Tier 2 artist should expect that their artist is more experienced than a Tier 1 artist, but is still working to refine their skills to perfection. Clients should be willing to provide kind, ongoing feedback of any quality control issues that are experienced during and after their service so that these artists can continually improve.

NAIL NINJA will cover repairs within 7 days of the original appointment with a Tier 2 artist.

  • Sydney

    Sydney graduated from St. Paul college in the summer of 2018, and spent the next two years focusing on natural nails and healthy nail care at Frenchies. She has loved doing nail art on myself since I was a little kid, and that was her main drive in wanting to become licensed to do nails!

    Her favorite type of nail art is character work, such as Pokémon or other creatures. She also loves doing celestial or plant inspired nail art!

    In her free time She loves to play animal crossing, go thrift or antique shopping, and watch horror movies!

  • Lindsey

    Lindsey has always been passionate about nails and nail art. In high school, she used to drag her friends to the nail polish aisle and force them to sit for hours while she painted their nails! After spending about four and a half years in advertising, the pandemic allowed her to reevaluate my career. She began her journey as a receptionist at NAIL NINJA and enrolled herself in nail school shortly thereafter! She has loved getting to learn nail art techniques from the best of the best and can’t wait to continue to grow in her nail art skills.

    Aside from nail art, Lindsey loves watching movies, trying new food, and talking about niche wikipedia articles.

  • Thao

    Thao grew up in a household with Aunts that were nail techs! This made her naturally develop a love for nail art and nail health from a young age and led to her attending and graduating from LA Beauty School in July 2021. She loves working with structured gel and gel polish and her passion lies in creating the perfect nail art to bring joy to each client!

    As experimental as she is with nail art, she enjoys picking up new hobbies and learning new topics of interest. Her current interests includes Astrology, Animal Crossing, Cats and True Crime.

  • Shaela

    In 2020, Shaela took the leap and enrolled in Nail School at Lavish Beauty School to see what levels she could reach with education, experience, and professional grade products!

    Shaela is passionate about spreading joy and kindness everywhere she goes, while growing through the experiences of everyone she meets! Outside of being a Nail Tech, she is a movie & tv show enthusiast, avid podcast listener, and devoted dog mom to her dog Otto!

    Shaela’s favorite service is pedicures with hopes that one day everyone has soft feet they love.

  • Jasmin

    I am a licensed cosmetologist, I graduated from Ridgewater college in Willmar, Mn in October 2021. I have been in the industry currently for one year. I am a cat mom to two boys. Smokey & Tuna. On my days off I like to spend time with family, finding new restaurants to try, & doing my own nails.

TIER 3

Price point: $$$
Single Color Gel Mani starts at $75
Gel Polish Pedi starts at $90

Tier 3 artists are highly skilled and have excellent manicure and pedicure standards, as well as extensive art skills. Clients should expect excellent nail shaping, thorough cuticle work and excellent polish application. Product longevity expectations are between 2-3 weeks.


Clients of Tier 3 artists are highly encouraged to book standing appointments with their artist to ensure appointment availability. Clients should be willing to provide kind, ongoing feedback of any quality control issues that are experienced during and after their service so that these artists can continually improve.

NAIL NINJA will cover repairs within 7 days of the original appointment with a Tier 3 artist.

  • SHANNON

    After attending nail school at Saint Paul College, Shan spent a few years honing her natural nail skills and performing relaxing spa pedicures at Spalon Montage. She believes wholeheartedly that good pedicures are not only wonderful self-care, but also necessary preventive care as you age. Whether you'd like to drown out the world, or just get a fresh color, Shan is excited to connect with you at Nail Ninja!

  • Kaitlin

    Kaitlin’s nail journey began with her being a client at Nail Ninja! Support from her favorite nails artists, family, and friends, pushed her to attend Atelier Academy of Beauty in 2020. Kaitlin graduated and earned her license in June 2021, and after 10 years working in marketing and advertising, bartending on the side, she made a career jump to combine her love for people and creative thinking into one. Kaitlin has always strived to be a successful artist in many aspects and is excited to finally feel like she’s found her perfect medium.

    Aside from nail art, Kaitlin loves cats, live music, astrology, tattoos, video games, and tasty beverages. She’s excited to hold your hands and collaborate with you to make your nail art dreams come true!

TIER 4

Price point: $$$$
Single Color Gel Mani starts at $90
Gel Polish Pedi starts at $110

Tier 4 artists are highly trained professionals who have vast manicuring knowledge and experience. Expect sharp, precise nail shaping and detailed cuticle work, as well as a nearly flawless polish application. Product longevity expectation are between 3-4 weeks.


Clients of Tier 4 artists should be aware that this level of artistry will come with higher price points. Clients of Tier 4 artists are encouraged to book standing appointments if they wish to have guaranteed ongoing access to this level of professionalism. While Tier 4 artists are at the top of our grading chart, we still expect these high-level artists to work on improvements and request that their clients continue to provide quality control feedback as needed.

NAIL NINJA will cover repairs within 10 days of the original appointment with a Tier 4 artist.

  • ANDREA STORLIE - OWNER

    Andrea has been in the nail industry for 19 years. After graduating from Scott Lewis in 2004, she spent the majority of her career at Spalon Montage in Edina before branching out on her own as the creator and original artist of NAIL NINJA.

    Andrea prides herself in her fierce attention to detail and passion to provide a flawless service each and every time. Her meticulous cuticle work, color application and longevity of her service is what sets her apart. Andrea specializes in gel manicures with hand-painted nail art.

  • NATALIA - TEAM LEADER

    After graduating from PCI academy with a license in cosmetology, Natalia decided to specialize in nails and has been doing so since 2016! Natalia has found an absolute love for cuticle work and ensuring the health of natural nails. She believes art is wonderful but your manicure has to be perfect, first and foremost!

    Outside of work, Natalia loves being a part of nature. She also enjoys going to concerts, traveling and spending quality time with her partner and fur babies.

  • Paige

    Paige graduated from Aveda in 2020. While training to become a hair stylist, she discovered her passion was for all things nails! Growing up, nail art was her favorite thing to practice, and she’d love to enrich her skills to some more complicated designs! Paige is invested in perfecting her cuticle work and expanding her arsenal of nail art techniques. Paige is very personable and loves working with new people to achieve what they’re looking for!

  • Zoe

    Zoe attended nail school at PCI Academy and The Atelier Academy. They are a proud fish parent and their hobbies include hiking, creating, snacks and video games! Zoe specializes in acrylic nails and hand painted nail art and would love to help you make your nails dreams a reality!