Waterless Pedicures
from $60Choosing the correct pedicure helps ensure your feet receive the care they need while avoiding unnecessary charges or booking the wrong service.
5 options · from 1 hr 15 min · $40 deposit (new clients)
Columbia, SC · Private studio · Open from 5 AM
The 5 AMwaterlesspedi queen.
Medical-grade foot care, fantasy nail art and natural-nail work in a plant-filled room that is yours alone — no whirlpool, no waiting, no drying time. And when the nails are done, the bead table is open.
5.0 · 123 Google reviewsLicensed 30 years · Salon owner 19
Yvette HicksonOwner · specialty nail artist · Military Spouse OwnedOpen at 5 AMWaterless pedicuresPrivate appointmentsGel-X · Hard gel · Poly gelHEMA-free gel30-day warrantyKids 3–12 welcomeMen’s foot wellnessHandmade beaded jewelryMilitary spouse ownedBlack ownedColumbia, SC
Her signature
Waterless, on purpose.
A waterless pedicure is a spa-style pedicure that uses steam, hot towels, and professional exfoliation techniques instead of soaking your feet in a whirlpool basin.
Cleaner. Safer. Better. Every time.
More hygienic
No whirlpool jets or pipes where bacteria can hide.
Better callus removal
Dry calluses are easier to identify and remove effectively. Soaking can temporarily soften and swell the skin, making callus work less precise.
Spa experience
Includes relaxing steam treatments and hot towels for a luxurious experience.
Healthier for the skin
Helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance without prolonged soaking.
Cleaner & more sanitary
Fresh towels and sanitized implements are used for every client.
“Soft, smooth feet with a cleaner, more modern pedicure experience you can feel good about.”
Better for your feet. Better for your health. Better for you.
The menu
Feet first. Then hands, then art.
Every price below is the live booking price — not a “starting at”. Pick the length you actually have, read the “before you book” notes, and the appointment runs exactly on time.
Full Set (Gel-X) · With Nail Art
from $65Book this if your nails are EMPTY. No gel, no acrylic, no product on them.
15 options · from 1 hr 20 min · $40 deposit (new clients)
Natural Nail Overlays
from $45Book this if your nails are EMPTY. No gel, no acrylic, no polish, nothing on them.
7 options · from 45 min · $25 deposit (new clients)
Fill-In · With Nail Art
from $60Book this if you have gel OR acrylic nails on already.
15 options · from 1 hr 15 min
Japanese Serenity Hand Spa
from $50Escape the stress of daily life and treat your hands to 30 minutes of pure relaxation.
2 options · from 30 min
Men's Services
from $60Many men believe pedicures are only for appearance, but healthy feet are an important part of overall wellness. Regular foot maintenance can help prevent discomfort, reduce callus buildup, improve hygiene, and keep you active and comfortable whether you’re on your feet all day, exercising, or simply enjoying life.
7 options · from 1 hr 15 min
Booking runs on GlossGenius — the confirmation email and reminder texts she promises come from there.
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The work
Her hands, their hands.
Every photo here is a real client, photographed in the studio on the towel you’ll sit at. Freestyle is her signature — design influences from Europe, both coasts, Hawaii and Asia.
747 posts of this on Instagram.
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Experience. Education. Excellence.
“I don’t just do nails, I provide an experience.”
Yvette Hickson · CEO / Owner · Specialty Nail Artist
Why I’m worth what I charge.
Her words — twenty-three reasons, printed on the wall of the old site. The dozen that change your morning:
- 1You won’t be disrespected.
- 4I start on time.
- 5I finish on time.
- 6I don’t use nail polish, you will never experience drying time.
- 7I don’t use MMA products.
- 925 years of education & experience.
- 13Private appointments.
- 14I offer coffee, wifi, & water.
- 19Open at 5am.
- 20I will never reuse implements without proper sanitation.
- 21I NEVER reuse a file, buffer, orange wood stick, etc.
- 23I now carry HEMA FREE GEL.
All 23, and her story Licensed 30 years · 28 booth renters mentored
Otani Nails & Handmade Jewelry
The bead table is open.
Her other craft. Bracelets, necklaces and anklets she strings herself — sold under Luxury Beaded Bracelets — and now something new: book a seat at the table, pick your stones, and leave wearing a piece she finishes in front of you.
Design-your-own bracelet session
Bead parties for 2–6 guests
Custom pieces — him, her, them, kids
Sized to your wrist, finished on the spot
In their words
Five stars, one hundred twenty-three times.
5.0
123 reviews on Google
100%
recommend on Facebook (22 reviews)
Quotes are excerpts from public Google and Facebook reviews; first names only.
“I work overnight so I really appreciate the early morning hour options. My appointment was at 7 AM.”
“Yvette (the owner) and her daughter made my day/morning. The establishment was clean, prices …”
“I got a freestyled full set and she showed out. It's difficult finding a business that actually cares about you as an individual.”
“The best pedicure I have ever had and prices are great for the service.”
“I had the best pedicure experience. A great Black-owned small business. The jelly pedicure was awesome!!”
“She was my nail tech for a few years before she moved. She has a welcoming spirit and she always made me laugh and smile.”
Visit
True Street, Suite W.
Across from the VA hospital, between the Shell station and Greenlawn Baptist Church, just off Garners Ferry Road. Free parking. Wheelchair ramp at the rear entrance; small step up at the front.
Studio hours
Appointments only
- Mondaytoday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- Members & by arrangement
- Thursday
- 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Early slots are the point — ask for 5 AM. Later appointments (to 6:30 PM) are a member benefit. Hours as published on the booking site; Google shows slightly different closing times.
