Elena Nakamura

@makeup-6 · Makeup Artists · Multilingual studio

Nairobi, Kenya 4.2 (477 reviews)Booked outReplies in ~20 minEnglish · 简体中文 · French

Completed Appointments: 1,787
Clients Served: 1,604
Repeat-client rate: 52%
Followers: 147,604
Following: 92

About

Based in Nairobi, Elena Nakamura has spent years refining a single idea: that great service is a form of hospitality. Every appointment starts with listening, is priced before it begins, and ends with a plan for what comes next.

Purpose

Elena Nakamura exists to make makeup artists feel considered, safe and worth returning to — for everyone, in every language spoken at the door.

Word of encouragement

“Your care is not a luxury. It is maintenance for the life you are building.”

Impact & legacy

13 years of practice
29 apprentices trained
4 jobs created locally
6,688 people served through the platform

Mission

To deliver makeup artists at a standard that travels — the same care in Nairobi as anywhere else in the world.

Signature

Consultation-first: nothing begins until the plan is agreed.

Values

Community impactInnovationTrust

Credentials

· Licensed and insured
· City council certified
· 4 industry awards
· Verified by Zipper Vibe

Policies

· Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the appointment.
· Deposits are applied to the final total and refunded on early cancellation.
· Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may be rescheduled.
· Refunds are reviewed within 3 business days of a completed service.

Location & Contact

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Elena Nakamura — Nairobi

Headquarters

51 Weaver Street

Building Nord, Suite 23

Le Carré · Market District

Nairobi 00176

Nairobi County, Kenya

Landmark: Above the Zipper Vibe pop-up gallery

GPS: -1.285763, 36.831933

Closed · opens 08:00

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Delivery & fulfilment

Delivery radius 5 km (3 mi).

In-store pickup
Local delivery

Service area

Customers visit business

Nairobi
Berlin
Casablanca
Kenya
France

Opening hours

Monday08:00 – 20:00
Tuesday08:00 – 20:00
Wednesday08:00 – 20:00
Thursday08:00 – 20:00
Friday08:00 – 20:00
Saturday08:00 – 20:00
Sunday08:00 – 20:00

Getting here

Valet available on request for booked appointments
Ride-share pickup zone directly outside
Limited accessibility — contact us before your visit
Traffic estimate available once you share your location

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Studio specifics

Texture specialties: 3A–4C, locs, fine and coily hair
Before-and-after gallery for every completed appointment
Consultation questionnaire with allergy and sensitivity notes
Preparation and aftercare instructions sent with your confirmation
Membership packages, loyalty rewards and gift cards
Sanitation, licensing and tool-sterilisation information on file

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