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KUSH Beauty Shop · Kushy's Beauty Haven

Kuna's Beauty Salon — Nail Studio & Nail School

Kenya's home for detailed gel nails, builder-gel, and statement nail art — plus haircare, skincare, and spa rituals alongside. Founded by Inviolata Kuna Taaban, we treat every set as a small ceremony, and we teach you to create them too.

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Located in
Nairobi, Kenya
Open
Mon–Sat · 9–7
Founder
Inviolata K. Taaban

Services & Pricing

Nails first — and everything else to match

We're a nail studio at heart: precise gel, builder-gel, and detailed nail art are what we're known for. Hair, skin, and spa round out the experience. Prices are in Kenyan Shillings (KES) and start from the figures shown.

Nail Services

Our signature craft. Precise shaping, long-wear gel and builder-gel, and hand-painted, chrome, or 3D nail art — finished with cuticle and hand-care that lasts well beyond the appointment.

  • Classic Manicure Shape, cuticle care, polish KES 1,200
  • Gel Manicure Up to 3 weeks of shine KES 1,800
  • Builder-Gel Overlay Strength + length on natural nails KES 2,500
  • Spa Pedicure Soak, scrub, mask, massage KES 2,200
  • Nail Art (per accent) Hand-painted, chrome, or 3D KES 250+

Sterilised tools and single-use files for every guest.

Haircare

From natural-hair sculpting to silk presses, locs, and protective styles — designed to protect texture and leave the scalp nourished.

  • Wash, Treatment & Style Deep cleanse + hydrating mask + blow-out KES 2,500
  • Silk Press & Trim Heat-safe straightening with precision dust KES 3,800
  • Protective Braiding Knotless, box, or feed-in styles KES 4,500
  • Loc Maintenance & Retwist Crown care for established locs KES 3,200
  • Color & Toning Balayage, highlights, gloss treatments KES 6,500

Consultation included with every appointment.

Skincare

Facials and rituals tuned to melanin-rich skin — calming, brightening, and resurfacing without harsh actives.

  • Signature Glow Facial Cleanse, exfoliate, mask, massage KES 3,000
  • Hyperpigmentation Repair Vitamin C + gentle peel protocol KES 4,800
  • Hydra-Calm Treatment For sensitive or post-procedure skin KES 4,200
  • Back & Décolleté Care Cleanse, extract, soothe KES 3,800
  • Bridal Skin Series Six-session glow program KES 22,000

All facials begin with a skin-history conversation.

Spa Treatments

Slow rituals to restore the body — bespoke massages, body wraps, and wellness ceremonies that honor stillness.

  • Swedish Relaxation Massage 60 minutes of full-body release KES 3,500
  • Deep Tissue & Sports Targeted recovery, 75 min KES 4,500
  • Aromatherapy Ritual Custom-blended botanical oils KES 4,200
  • Body Polish & Wrap Exfoliate, hydrate, glow KES 5,000
  • Couples Sanctuary Side-by-side, 90 min KES 9,800

All treatments include herbal tea on arrival.

Training Academy

Learn the craft — nails first, and beyond

Our academy turns passion into a paid skill. Nail technician training is our flagship — from your first gel set to builder-gel and detailed nail art — alongside courses in skincare, makeup, hair, and the business of beauty. Small groups, real client-ready technique, and a certificate to launch your career.

  • Nail Technician (flagship) Prep, shaping, gel, builder-gel, and hand-painted, chrome & 3D nail art.
  • Skincare & Facials Treatment protocols and consultations for melanin-rich skin.
  • Makeup Artistry Everyday, bridal, and event & photoshoot makeup.
  • Hair Styling & Braiding Protective styles, braiding, and finishing techniques.
  • Beauty Business Basics Pricing, hygiene, client care, and building a loyal base.
  • Certificate & Mentorship Graduate work-ready, with ongoing guidance from our team.
DM to join the academy

Beauty Shop & Boutique

Take the haven home

Shop the same premium products we use in the studio, then complete the look at our women's boutique — all under one roof.

Beauty Shop

Premium beauty retail — the same quality we trust on our own clients.

  • Skincare & haircareCleansers, treatments, oils
  • Makeup & fragrancesEveryday to event-ready
  • Nail productsGels, tools & accessories
  • Wigs & hair extensionsProtective & statement styles
  • Body careScrubs, lotions & essentials

Buy the products used in your treatment before you leave.

Women's Boutique

Curated fashion to match the glow — styles that finish the look.

  • Stylish women's clothingEveryday, occasion & dera
  • Accessories & handbagsThe finishing touches
  • Event & bridal stylingLook complete for the big day
  • Lifestyle piecesBeauty meets fashion

Ask our team for a personal styling session.

Collaborations & Partnerships

Let's build beauty across borders

We're opening partnerships with beauty studios, academies, and brands — including in Germany — to share skills, products, and opportunity between Kenya and Europe. Here's how a collaboration can work.

  • Training exchange Guest masterclasses, technique swaps, and joint certification between academies.
  • Product & brand partnerships Stock and co-promote European beauty brands; supply African nail & hair expertise.
  • Talent & apprenticeships Placement and exchange programs for graduating nail technicians and stylists.
  • Content & co-marketing Cross-promotion, collab reels, and shared bridal/event campaigns.
  • Franchise & expansion A model to bring the Kushys concept — salon, academy, boutique — to new markets.
  • Development & funding Joint applications to grants supporting women's enterprise and skills training.
Partner with us

Our Story

Beauty as ceremony, not chore

Kuna's Beauty Salon — also known to longtime clients as KUSH Beauty Shop and Kushy's Beauty Haven — was founded by Inviolata Kuna Taaban out of a simple belief: every woman deserves an unhurried hour where she is the priority. What began as private appointments in a small Nairobi studio grew, by word of mouth, into a full beauty and wellness destination.

Inviolata trained across haircare, advanced skincare, and spa therapy, and built her practice around techniques that respect African hair textures and melanin-rich skin. Today, the salon brings that same attention to a wider community — pairing world-class technique with the warmth of a friend's living room.

  • Craft Precision technique, premium products, continual study.
  • Care Listening first. Pressure-free consultations, every visit.
  • Calm A quiet, sanctuary-like space — phones encouraged off.
  • Community Lifting Kenyan beauty professionals through mentorship.

Booking

Reserve your moment

Tell us a little about what you'd like, and Inviolata's team will confirm your appointment within 24 hours.

We'll confirm via call or WhatsApp before your appointment.

M-Pesa Pay securely before or after confirmation

0721 161 710

Send payment to 0721 161 710 (Inviolata Kuna Taaban) then WhatsApp us your confirmation.

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Visit & Connect

Find us in Nairobi

Studio Address

Kuna Plaza, 2nd Floor
Ngong Road, Kilimani
Nairobi, Kenya

By appointment, walk-ins welcome

Studio Hours

  • Mon – Fri9:00 – 19:00
  • Saturday9:00 – 18:00
  • SundayBy appointment