Sophia Lusala is a Brooklyn-based nail artist and creative specializing in gel extensions and custom nail art, with professional training in all nail systems. Her services include travel appointments, set work, editorial press-ons, and in-salon sessions, offering versatility to clients across different creative and professional settings.

Sophia views nails as more than a beauty statement, they are an accessory of confidence that completes a look, enhances personal style, and ties together an aesthetic. She approaches her craft with a high-fashion mindset, seeing nails as an essential element in styling and editorial design. From timeless, polished manicures to bold, experimental designs, Sophia is dedicated to exploring the boundaries of an art form often overlooked within the beauty industry.

Sophia is also deeply interested in the political and cultural dimensions of nail art, seeing it as a space where equality, identity, and self-expression intersect. She believes nails can be a powerful statement of individuality and visibility, especially for communities often excluded from mainstream beauty standards. Through her work, Sophia aims to challenge narrow ideas of professionalism and femininity, using nails as a form of creative resistance and empowerment. For her, nail art is not only about aesthetics—it’s a political act of self-definition, celebrating diversity and reclaiming beauty as a universal right.