Hi, my name is Taina, and I am the owner of Nails by T LLC — a growing nail salon currently located in Parma Heights, Ohio.

For the last few years, I have built my business from being employed in a salon to owning one small suite, working long days, reinvesting everything I earn, and giving my clients not just beautiful nails — but a space where they feel loved, uplifted, and seen. Nails by T has become more than a service… it’s a community.

Now, I have the opportunity to take the next step and open a real storefront salon.

This means more space, more services, more jobs, and a bigger impact.

But I can’t do it alone.

Even with my current revenue and careful budgeting, the up-front costs are more than I can cover on my own. My credit is still recovering, which makes loans hard to access — but I refuse to let that stop me from growing.

This dream is deeply personal.

I lost my father and a close friend who always supported me through nail school and my journey as a nail artist. Everything I build today is part of the promise I made to myself — to keep going, to become better, and to create a future that honors the people I’ve lost.

Every day, I walk into my salon with their motivation behind me.

This expansion is not just a next step — it is a piece of healing, purpose, and legacy.

If you are able to support — even $5 means the world.

If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign is just as valuable.

Every share, every donation, every message of support helps me get one step closer to turning this dream into reality.

Thank you for believing in woman-owned, minority-owned, small businesses like mine. Thank you for believing in me.

With love,

Taina

Owner of Nails by T LLC