True Nail Care in Philadelphia

At the Atelier, we help women reclaim the healthy, beautiful natural nails they’ve always wished for.

Gel manicure with custom nude gel polish. At Atelier Anaiis, a luxury nail salon in Old City, Philadelphia.

Nail Care Experts

Nail health is at the heart of everything we do. Our Nail Care Program is founded on three pillars: hand-only techniques, the Deep Clean, and Manicure as Protection.  

Hand-only Techniques 

Nail drills are the leading cause of nail damage. They wreak havoc on the keratin layers of the natural nail, thin nail plates, and cause weak nails. 

The truth is that nail drills will always damage your natural nails, regardless of what nail salons may claim.  

That’s why True Nail Care is provided using hand-only techniques. 

You’ll never, ever find nail drills or E-files here. 

The Deep Clean 

At our Philadelphia nail care studio, the Deep Clean is where True Nail Care begins. 

This purposeful, time-intensive treatment restores your natural nails and surrounding skin — addressing nail damage at its root.

Included in every appointment, it works to:

  • Remove damaged areas of the nail walls

  • Heal and prevent painful hangnails

  • Reduce dryness, cracking, and excess cuticle growth

  • Strengthen nails to resist bending, breaks, and splits

  • Extend manicure wear and improve nail clarity over time

The Deep Clean is the crown jewel of our restorative approach, transforming your nails to look and feel their best for the life you lead. 

Manicure as Protection

At the Atelier, we view manicures as protection for your natural nails. What do we mean? 

Our single-color manicure typically last three to four weeks. This resilient, long-lasting quality actually serves a crucial function for your nails. 

We’ve learned that for the majority of clients, three to four weeks is the perfect amount of time for their nails to reshape and strengthen before they become too long. 

Imagine your nails have a powerful shield that protects them from anything that might harm them. 

That’s what you gain from True Nail Care.