Nails by sj studio is a nail salon at 71D Clyde Street in Hamilton East, Hamilton, holding a 5.0 rating on Google and reachable through its Facebook page. The craft is judged less on flashy designs than on the finish: neat cuticle work, even product structure, and colour cured properly so a gel set lasts its two to three weeks without lifting. Small studios commonly run by appointment rather than walk-in, and good technicians can book out weeks ahead, so plan ahead for anything date-specific. It is fair to ask how tools are sterilised between clients and how gel comes off, since rushed soaking or picking is what ruins natural nails. Regulars bring inspiration photos but expect the tech to adapt them to nail shape and daily wear — typing, the gym and gardening all decide what survives. For a considered set close to home, this Hamilton East studio is an easy stop on Clyde Street.