Pinkies is thrilled to be a member of Couture Weddings of the Bay Area, a group of hand-selected members representing each aspect of the wedding planning process. We are excited to step out into the world on Tuesday, May 11!  Come meet the hippest and hottest wedding professionals on the San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Scene.

Couture Weddings has you covered for all of your wedding needs–lavish pre-wedding manis and pedis, custom invitations, exquisite floral disigns, extravagant cakes, and more. Couples can opt to work with just one talented Couture Weddings professionals or feel confident collaborating with several members. We want to bring your wedding vision to life! For a complete list of our members, please visit our website.

Pinkies invites engaged couples to join us for our launch party at the chic Otis Lounge in San Francisco (25 Maiden Lane). Drop in between 6-8pm for a cocktail and mix and mingle with all of Couture Wedding’s professionals. Please RSVP  at coutureweddings.pingg.com/rsvp. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook!

www.otissf.com

www.coutureweddingsbayarea.com

OPI Soak-Off Gel Lacquer is here! Pinkies is excited to bring you this brand new treatment. No need to fear the drilling and filing associated with acrylics and other non-natural treatments. Gel lacquer goes right over your natural nail and stays shiny and chip-free for up to 2 weeks.

This service is perfect for long vacations, special occasions, and your busy lifestyle. Soak-offs are also ideal for people who have weak, nails prone to splitting and chipping.

Unlike a traditional nail polish, soak-off gel polish is painted on with a brush and each layer is “cured” under a UV light to dry. The result is a shiny, long lasting manicure. Removal is easy because the polish soaks right off. Similar to non-natural treatments, Pinkies recommends receiving a soak-off gel fill every 2 weeks.

We offer several of your favorite OPI colors, including Bubble Bath, Cajun Shrimp, Lincoln Park After Dark, and many more. You can also receive Soak-Off Gel Pedicures. You can slip into your shoes right away instead of waiting and waiting for the polish to dry because the color sets under a UV light.

We offer our Soak-Off Gel manicures and pedicures at all of our locations. Just call to book your appointment! Sign up online or over the phone to receive special email offers.

http://pinkiesnailsalons.com/

Our salon resides at the top of Potrero Hill in San Francisco overlooking the city skyline and the bay. The neighborhood is very relaxed with several restaurants and coffee shops very close to the salon.

Our long time manager, Carmen, and our front desk expert, Oge, are ready to make your Pinkies experience as fabulous as it can be. If you know the name of the polish you like, Carmen and Oge are masters at picking it out on the shelf before you can even blink. You might even get to meet our owner Connie’s giant shnauzer, Bella, who loves to dress up for Farley’s Costume Pet Parade.

Our seasoned technicians will give you fabulous manicures, pedicures, and waxes! You’ll see why our clients continue to come back for our waxes. Pinkies Potrero Hill has some amazing non-natural technicians who can give you the best treatments as well as fantastic nail designs.

Pinkies Potrero Hill is the only Pinkies offering spray tans. These tans give you a natural glow without  exposing skin to harsh UV rays. We know how hard it can be to maintain a tan in all this city fog!

Get away from loud and busy neighborhoods, and venture into Potrero Hill for a special, personal experience in nail treatments. Don’t forget to become our Facebook fan and sign up for special email offers so you can stay up to date with the latest Pinkies news and promotions.

1447 20th St

San Francisco, CA 94107

415-401-6264

Of course Pinkies wants you to show off your pedicured toes, and what better way than with your shoes? If you already have a pair that you love or you want to jazz up a plain pair, check out the new online store for d e k k o r i, which just launched November 30, 2009.

d e k k o r i hand crafts special accessories for your shoes. According to their website (www.dekkori.com), “d e k k o r i  offers infinite styling options by enhancing, transforming or simply styling any existing pair of shoes.” You can choose from pieces that turn a pair of pumps into boots or add sexy straps to plain flats. Each piece is available in several colors, and they come in different sizes to fit every woman. The style pieces comes with hidden buckles to look like its an actual part of your shoe.

Pinkies Burlingame is a warm and welcoming salon attracting clients from all over the Peninsula. From the moment you walk in and our salon manager, Jill, or friendly desk staff greets you, you know you’ve found a new home for your nail care needs.

Our experienced nail technicians want you to look and feel your best. Our expert waxers have a steady flow of regular clients. Our techs will wow you with their nail designs and French polish.

Pinkies Burlingame is the nail party headquarters of the Peninsula. Throwing a party at Pinkies is an easy and affordable way to treat a loved one on their special occasion. Ask our staff for details or visit www.pinkiesnailsalons.com.

After you give your nails some TLC at Pinkies, stop by Trio Salon for a stylish haircut and color.

Pinkies is conveniently located at 1129 Howard Avenue; just steps away from all the action and famed shopping of Burligame Avenue.

1129 Howard Ave @ Lorton St

Burlingame, CA 94010

650-342-0800

You walk into Pinkies, and you are standing in front of our extensive OPI and Essie nail polish selection. The color possibilitie are endless! You sit down for your manicure, and the manicurist asks what shape you want. Huh? Not to worry! Read on for what is trendy this winter and get inspired.

Shape

Nails should be less rounded, and more square…think “squoval.” They should be filed following the natural nail line.

Color

This season’s colors are BOLD, as shown in the latest runway fashions. Try out dark reds, pretty plums, rich purples, and navy blues. Pinkies has a lovely OPI purple perfect for this winter-”Louvre Me, Louvre Me Not.”  Take some fashion-forward risks and try dark browns and dark oranges. Copper and grey tones are also on the rise, as seen on actress, Blake Lively.

If these trends don’t appeal to you, just remember, it’s all about matching your nails to your own personal style. Healthy nails of any shape and color are always in style!

On October 28, 2009, H2H and H2H 4 Teens hosted a special event at Pinkies Nail Salon in Los Altos–Girls Night Out: Manicures, Pedicures, and Breast Cancer Awareness. Women recieved services while a series of speakers discussed women’s health issues.

Hope to Health (H2H) and Hope to Health Teens (H2H) are two volunteer and philanthropic groups of the El Camino Hospital Foundation. They strive to bring women and teen health issues to light in the community as well as raise money for such services as health care for low-income women and care packets for women breast cancer patients.

On October 28, 50 women gathered at Pinkies Los Altos to learn about their health and get pampered. The program included a presentation on breast cancer risk factors, prevention, and therapetuic advances, a presentation on healthy eating tips, and a presentation on flu shots and the H1N1 virus. Dr. Vandana Sharma, Dr. Amanda Cooley, and Dr. Daniel Shim offered their expert knowledge and answered all questions.

Participants found the event not only fun, but educational and useful for their lives.

With so many things going on in the Bay Area, it can be hard to keep track! We’ve put together a list of some interesting events happening to keep this weekend fun. Of course, don’t forget to treat yourself at Pinkies and check out special Holiday Packages!

Opening of Newly Renovated Chanel Boutique

Discover the 2009/10 Cruise Collection Exclusives, Precious Jewels and Limited Edition J12 Jewelry Watches, and a complimentary makeup session with beauty experts! 

When: Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm

Where: Chanel, 156 Geary St, SF, CA

Allison Hoover Bartlett Speaks at Rakestraw Books in Danville

Hoovers,’ The Man Who Loved Books Too Much, exposes the profound role books play in all of our lives, the reverence in which these everyday objects are still held, and the craving that makes some people willing to stop at nothing to possess the books they love.

When: Friday, 7pm

Where: 522 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA 94526

Thread San Francisco Fashion Show and Sale

Buy direct from San Francisco’s 100 top independent fashion designers and artists. Thread SF features limited-edition, exclusive, hard-to-find clothing, jewelry, street wear, accessories, bags, vintage items, original art, and more.
Enjoy special offers up to 80 percent off in every booth and drink specials in a variety of bars and lounges throughout the event. ($10 at the door, $8 in advance)

When: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm

Where: Fort Mason Festival Pavillion, San Francisco, CA

New Moon, the sequal to Twilight the Movie Opens in Theatres Midnight on Friday!

How could we leave out this must-see?

When: Friday

Where: A theatre near you!

Five Architectural Jewels on CSL s 2009 Home Tour Tour Dates ~ April 24 & 25

On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, the Children s Support League of the East Bay will host its 21st annual Heart of the Home Tour. Tour proceeds  benefit non-profit charities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties specializing in programs for at-risk children and their families.

There are six chimneys visible atop the storybook roof of one of the two central Piedmont homes on tour. Situated on a gated park-like corner lot with majestic mature trees, this 10,000 square foot English Revival mansion with Tudor influences was designed by Albert Farr in 1908. The architectural detailing in the remodeled area of the home seamlessly integrates with the original period detailing in the neighboring entrance hall and dining room. Throughout the main level of the home, exquisite antiques, custom-made furniture and window treatments, and precious area rugs have been sensitively selected and arranged by a renowned interior designer for the homeowners  comfort and enjoyment.

The second home in central Piedmont is screened from the street by a towering copse of magnificent redwood trees, so it s a surprise to discover the homeowners enjoy a splendid  downtown San Francisco skyline view through the French doors in their light-filled living room. It features an expanded new kitchen, breakfast area, family room, wet bar, full bath and powder room on the main level as well as a potting room, wine cellar and three-car garage on the lower level. The stunning two-year renovation expertly blends with the ornate period architectural detailing and sculpted arches in the original rooms of this 1920 s Tudor home, which was designed by the reputed architect Lewis Upton and solidly constructed by Axel Cederborg, a distinguished builder and contractor.

This year s tour also boasts a pristine 1926 Mediterranean home designed by William Schirmer. The present homeowners spent more than two years looking for an authentically detailed historic home in the Oakland hills before discovering this genuine period home which passed to them from the original owners  daughters who lived in this same home all their lives with original furnishings still intact.  The new owners have carefully preserved the home s rich architectural character and charm while artfully updating the kitchen and surrounding hillside landscape. The house has been conferred Level Seven Protected Status; nothing on the exterior of the home can be altered or changed without special approval from the Oakland Planning Commission.

Directly across the street from this tour home lays another home on CSL s 2009 tour. Sadly, the original Albert Farr French Normandy home on this site built in 1928 was lost in the Oakland Hills fire of 1991. But the exciting and amazing news is that the beautiful brand new  Castle  on this site completed in 2002 is an exact replica of the 1928 home. It maintains the original floorplans on the same footprint. Period details were captured from historic interior photos. A plaque on the front of the landmark home commemorates the original homeowners, the Allens, who were among the first affluent Afro-American couples to locate in the Oakland Hills. A few years ago, a renowned local architect purchased the home from the Allens  heirs and smartly reconfigured a maid s room and bath into a handsome family room, which is open to the kitchen. The current owners have further enhanced the light-filled cheerful home; the interior color palette and d cor draw the eye to the stellar panoramic Bay views.

The fifth home on the CSL 2009 tour was also built by Axel Cederborg in 1926.  Situated on the crest of a hill, this magnificent gated 7,000 plus square foot timber-framed Tudor estate offers Bay views that stretch from the San Mateo Bridge to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from its three-story windows. The current homeowners have just completed a six-year, labor-of-love transformation of the home s interior and one-acre property. A new addition to the existing structure houses a gourmet island kitchen, breakfast room and butler s pantry on the main level, a son s bedroom with loft playroom on the second level, and a spacious bonus room/guest area on the third level. Every surface of the original interior has been scrupulously reappointed. The estate makeover also features a new 1,000 square foot guest cottage, an outdoor kitchen with wood-burning pizza oven, and outdoor fireplace.  The newly landscaped grounds, irrigated by reclaimed water, also include an infinity edge pool which spills over a bronze fountain to a lap pool below it. The lower pool is surrounded by a sun-drenched limestone terrace overlooking San Francisco Bay.

Tickets for CSL s 21st Annual Heart of the Home Tour are available at $40 each ($50 with lunch) in advance. Tickets are available on the days of the tour at the Piedmont Community Center, 711 Highland Avenue, Piedmont 94611 for $45 each ($58 with lunch). For more information, contact CSL at 510-338-4521. CSL is a 501(c)(3) corporation  Tax ID 94-3034708.

New Cuccio Lytes Ultra-Sheer Body Butter! Now available at Pinkies Nail Salons in 8 oz. bottles… just $10.

Guava & Mangosteen renews and deeply hydrates for soft, silky smooth skin. Contains antioxidants and vitamins.

Tuscan Citrus & White Tea gives your skin a toned and brightened appearance. White tea contains polyphenols to help increase skin’s elasticity.

Pomegranate & Acai promotes healthier and younger looking skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The most potent antioxidant blend.

Honey & Soy Milk helps regenerate damaged tissue and skin cells. High in Vitamin E and natural humectants to soften and condition the skin.

Available exclusively at all Pinkies Nail Salons locations.

Pinkies Nail Salons

1447 20th St

San Francisco, CA  94107