Nail Blog
Swatches From The Atelier: July 29, 2025
At our Old City nail salon, a gel manicure is more than polish—it’s protection. This week's most-requested colors were chosen not to follow trends, but to align with each client’s rhythm. Explore the shades that topped The Signature Foundation Manicure over the past ten days—selected for their quiet strength, lasting power, and timeless intention.
Gemini First Date Nails | Astrology Nail Art from Our Philadelphia Nail Salon
The third entry in our Astrology Series explores the Gemini woman’s approach to beauty: structured, surprising, and always ahead of the curve. Discover how astrology nails at our Old City nail salon become her quiet advantage—communicating mood, meaning, and intention with every detail. For nail art Philadelphia can’t stop talking about, step into her world.
Taurus Nails for a First Date | Astrology Nail Art from Our Philadelphia Nail Salon
At our Old City nail salon, Taurus clients know who they are—and their astrology nails reflect it. Rooted in routine, refinement, and sensual textures, these designs are never just decoration. Discover why many of our most loyal nail art clients in Philadelphia are Taurus.
Swatches From The Atelier: July 18, 2025
At Atelier Anaiis, polish is never just polish—it’s a quiet promise. This week’s swatches highlight gel manicure shades chosen by women who value alignment over attention, and longevity over trends. Each color, pulled from our archive of 2,000+ rare gels, reflects a personal truth and a deep respect for nail health. Explore what it means to wear color with intention—only at our Old City nail salon in Philadelphia.
First Date Nails for Aries | Astrology Nail Art from Our Philadelphia Nail Salon
The first in our twelve-part astrology nails series, this Aries post explores how first impressions meet inner alignment. Discover timeless nail art, rooted in your birth sign—and in care that protects.
Postcards from Your Fingertips: Summer Nail Art at Atelier Anaiis
Each summer, Atelier Anaiis — our nail salon in Old City, Philadelphia — creates nail art not just for travel, but for celebration. In this blog, we explore why our health-first, long-lasting nail art is the perfect travel companion.
Swatches From The Atelier: July 7, 2025
This week’s gel polish selections — curated by our clients at Atelier Anaiis in Old City — reveal the power of single color manicures to protect, express, and endure. Discover the shades that defined this week in nail care.
The Nude That Belongs to You: A Guide to Your Nude Manicure
At Atelier Anaiis, a nude manicure is not beige by default—it’s personal. In this guide, we explore how our Old City nail salon helps clients discover their perfect nude manicure, rooted in tone, identity, and quiet confidence.
Swatches From The Atelier: June 26, 2025
This week’s gel polish selections—curated by our clients at Atelier Anaiis in Old City—reveal the power of single color manicures to protect, express, and endure. Discover the shades that defined this week in nail care.
The True Cost of a Cheap Manicure From a Traditional Nail Salon
Cheap manicures may seem harmless—but many women leave with nails more fragile than before. In this post, we explore what’s really sacrificed in the name of speed and low cost.
Swatches From The Atelier: June 16, 2025
This week’s gel polish selections—curated by our clients at Atelier Anaiis in Old City—reveal the power of single color manicures to protect, express, and endure. Discover the shades that defined this week in nail care.
The Truth About Natural Nail Restoration: It Takes More Than One Appointment
One appointment can begin your healing—but real nail restoration takes time. Discover why consistent, expert nail care is the key to lasting results at our Old City Philadelphia salon.
The Hidden Reasons Your Gel Manicure Keeps Peeling—According to a Gel Manicure Expert in Philadelphia
Tired of gel manicures that lift or peel within days? Learn six hidden reasons they fail—and what makes our approach in Old City, Philadelphia different.
The Protective Power of Gel Manicures: Why Our Old City Nail Salon Serves Gel Manicures Only
Manicures should do more than look good. Discover how our gel manicures in Old City are designed to heal, strengthen, and protect the modern woman’s natural nails.
Healing Nails: A Comprehensive Guide to Our Deep Clean Manicure
When you have painful nail damage that’s taken a toll on you psychologically, our solution from Atelier Anaiis begins with our Deep Clean Manicure.
The Ultimate Guide to French Nails and How to Tell if You’re Getting a Good One
In this guide, we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of French nails, taking you through their history, ubiquity, and execution. By the end, you’ll be able to have an informed opinion on the French nails you’ve had done at the nail salon near you, and whether those nails are worth the money you’ve paid.
The Best Wedding Nail Designs for Brides
We showcase the fifty best wedding nails for brides that will elevate your special day and stand the test of time. All photos are presented without any filters from the Gallery of our nail salon.
Nail Health and How to Heal Nails
Through Atelier Anaiis’ two decades track record of healing and beautifying our clients’ nails, we’re here to guide you through the most common nail problems and their signs that we’ve come across and how to heal them.
Why We Don’t Use Regular Polish at Atelier Anaiis
Why we don’t use regular polish at Atelier Anaiis.