Swatches From The Atelier: July 29, 2025
At our nail salon in Old City, gel manicure is peace of mind.
A quiet promise that The Signature Foundation Manicure will protect—without chipping, peeling, or compromising your natural nails—as you lead, care, and build.
These single colors for our gel manicure were chosen by clients at our Old City nail salon over the past ten days, as the final layer of The Signature Foundation Manicure.
Not to follow a trend, but to stay true to themselves.
Each color is handpicked from our archive of 2,000+ rare and hard-to-find gel shades—selected not for attention, but for alignment.
Because for the women who sit at our table, a gel manicure isn’t just aesthetic.
It’s protection. It’s assurance. It’s nail care that continues long after the appointment ends.
A reflection of who they are—and a quiet safeguard for everything they’re building.
Gel manicures, done differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes a gel manicure at your Old City nail salon different from other salons?
At our Old City nail salon, a gel manicure is more than color—it’s protection. Each manicure is built atop our Deep Clean Manicure, designed to reinforce and preserve your natural nails without chipping, peeling, or causing damage. Our gel manicure process is entirely health-first, free of drills and shortcuts, and customized to support long-term nail health.
Q: What if your Old City nail salon doesn’t have the exact color that I want?
While our archive already includes over 2,000 rare and hard-to-find gel shades, our collection is constantly growing. As we get to know your personal aesthetic, we often custom order shades specifically for you.
Our team is also trained in advanced color theory, allowing us to mix custom gel shades in-house to match or recreate nearly any color you request. At our Old City nail salon, your preferences aren’t just noted—they’re remembered, anticipated, and built into every visit.
Q: Why does your Old City nail salon only serve gel manicures?
At our Old City nail salon, nail health is the foundation of everything we do—and gel manicures are the tool we trust to protect it.
Unlike regular polish, which often contains toxins that leach into the natural nail—leading to yellowing, brittleness, and long-term damage—gel acts as a lightweight seal.
It creates a protective barrier against water, food acids, and environmental stressors, allowing the natural nail to remain strong and undisturbed beneath.
We don’t offer gel because it’s trendy. We offer it because it allows us to uphold our priority: the long-term health and integrity of your natural nails.
