Straight Up Studios, home of Straight Up Nails, is a five-star rated nail salon at 298 Titirangi Road in Titirangi, West Auckland, opened in November 2025 and run by nationally multi-award-winning nail technician Alisha. The studio offers high-end manicures, specialising in structured Russian manicures and intricate hand-painted nail art, with tattoo artists working downstairs and nail appointments for ages 16 and over. A Russian manicure is a dry technique worked with an electric file, allowing very precise cuticle cleanup, while structured manicures build the nail into a stronger, longer-lasting shape. Both reward proper training and strict hygiene, so it pays to check a tech's certifications before booking. Intricate hand-painted art also takes time, and regulars bring reference photos and book a generous appointment rather than squeezing it into a quick polish change. For West Auckland locals after nails with genuine artistry, Straight Up Studios is an easy find on Titirangi Road.