When spending all day studying, it’s nice to look down at your fingers as you type and see a nice set of fresh nails. But getting your nails done in Los Angeles is a lot more of a hassle than it should be.
However, when it comes to nails for a UCLA student, there is no better way to go than @ucnailsinla.
Mia Pryzbus smiles in her dorm in front of her nail station. This is the workspace she has created to do fellow UCLA students' nails.
Photographed by Luana Caravalho/BruinLife.
Founder Mia Pryzbus, an undergraduate student majoring in civil engineering, is a well-practiced nail technician providing nail services on the Hill. She takes appointments through the booking link found in her Instagram bio @ucnailsinla, and she is constantly updating her booking schedule.
On her page, you can find a series of posts showcasing her past work including very detailed and intricate designs you can’t find anywhere else! Pryzbus provides a comforting space, is a great listener and is extremely skilled.
If you are ever looking for a new set of nails, no matter the occasion, @ucnailsinla is a great spot for reasonably priced designs you’ll love.
Client shows off her nail set done by Mia Pryzbus. The set featured a blue and chrome based “coquette” themed set.
Photographed by Luana Caravalho/BruinLife.
Mia Pryzbus smiles as she works on a client's nail set. Pryzbus has created a workspace in her dorm room.
Photographed by Luana Caravalho/BruinLife.
Haircuts are essential for students on the Hill, especially for people who prefer monthly hair maintenance, and Westwood is no short stop for this need.
So, if you’re tired of walking to Westwood for a $50 haircut, why not seek out a cheaper, more convenient option on the Hill? Diego Duarte, a second-year undergraduate student majoring in business economics, created Bruinblendz, a haircutting business located on the Hill for students like you!
Diego Duarte smiles at the camera as he sits in his own barber chair. He held up a “4” as a homage to the notorious “4s up.”
Photographed by Luana Caravalho/BruinLife.
With an aspiration to find a financial stream in college while also setting his own schedule and connecting with people, Duarte found the craft of barbering.
Bruinblendz has become a well-known name around campus with an Instagram following of over 400 students. Duarte takes appointments through the booking page found in his Instagram bio, and he updates his schedule weekly. On his page you can find some photos of his past work and his affordable price sheet as well!
Acknowledging the fear of getting a bad cut, Duarte strives to make sure his clients are happy and heard. He loves connecting with whoever is in his chair and is a great conversationalist who will keep you entertained throughout your haircut experience.
So if you are looking for a new barber on the Hill, be sure to check out @bruinblendz.
Diego Duarte cleans up a client's cut with a razor in the room where he runs his barbering business. He has given haircuts to many clients here.
Photographed by Luana Caravalho/BruinLife.
Diego Duarte interacts with a client as he finishes off a haircut. Duarte ensures his clients leave with a detailed, clean look.
Photographed by Luana Caravalho/BruinLife.
