Insights From A Leading Philadelphia Nail Atelier
Swatches From The Atelier: August 8, 2025
At our Old City nail salon, every gel manicure swatch tells a story. This week’s selections reflect overcast midsummer skies, astrological alignments, and instinctive departures from the usual. From delicate pinks to a striking black—our first in this series—these swatches offer quiet, lasting manicure inspiration for women who choose polish with intention.
Explore the full edit of this week’s gel manicure swatches, each one a final touch to The Signature Foundation Manicure.
Why Nail Care? Explaining the Impact of Our Deep Clean Manicure
At our Old City nail salon, nail care isn’t just a step—it’s the foundation. In this post, we explore how the Deep Clean Manicure supports lasting beauty by restoring nail health at its root. From fewer hangnails to stronger, longer-lasting manicures, discover why this service is essential to everything we do at Atelier Anaiis.
The Truth About Russian Manicures — Are They Safe for Your Nails?
At our Old City nail salon, we’ve seen firsthand the hidden cost of trends like Russian manicures. Marketed as precise and long-lasting, they often compromise what matters most: your nail health. In this post, our nail care experts unpack the truth behind the viral technique—and why true luxury means beauty without damage. If you’ve ever sensed that something protective was being stripped away, this read is for you.
First Date Nails for Cancer | Astrology Nail Art from Our Philadelphia Nail Salon
Part of our Astrology Nail Art Series, this post explores the thoughtful, emotionally intuitive gel manicure choices of the Cancer woman. From ombré designs to Japanese nail art, discover how Cancer clients at our Old City nail salon express intention and quiet confidence—one detail at a time.
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 Nail Art Series explores the Gemini woman’s approach to beauty: structured, surprising, and always ahead of the curve. Discover how astrology nail art at our Old City nail salon becomes 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 Nail Art 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 nail art reflects 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 nail art series, this Aries post explores how first impressions meet inner alignment. Discover timeless nail art, rooted in your birth sign—and in nail 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.
How Atelier Anaiis Crafts the Perfect Nude Manicures for Each Client
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.
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 Care: It Takes More Than One Appointment
One appointment at Atelier Anaiis can begin your healing—but real nail care takes time. Discover why consistent, expert nail care is the key to lasting nail health results at our Old City nail salon.
The Hidden Reasons Your Gel Manicure Is 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 Philadelphia 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.
What is Nail Care? 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.