A Curated Extension of Nail Care

Atelier Anaiis is a nail care studio first.

Our primary work centers on restoring, protecting, and strengthening the natural nail through disciplined, hand-only techniques.

Nail art, when present, is treated as a secondary layer—considered only when it aligns with our philosophy of long-term nail health and structural integrity.

This is not a nail art studio in the conventional sense.

Gel manicure with hand-painted Impressionist nail art of koi fish. At Atelier Anaiis, a luxury nail salon in Old City, Philadelphia.
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What Nail Art Means Here

When accepted, nail art at Atelier Anaiis is not trend-driven or decorative by default. It is approached as a considered addition to an already complete nail care service—never the starting point.

Design work is built on True Nail Care and is evaluated through the lens of:

  • Nail condition and history

  • Longevity and wearability

  • Structural impact on the natural nail

  • Alignment with our restorative approach

Because nail art requires additional gel layering, it may extend manicure longevity for certain clients. However, longevity alone is never the justification for design work.

Selectivity & Fit

Nail art is not a standard offering and is not available by request alone.

Design-focused appointments are accepted on a highly selective basis for established or well-aligned clients who understand our process, pacing, and pricing. These appointments are limited by design and begin at $300+.

Requests centered primarily on decoration or trends are not a fit for our practice.

Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee consideration.

A Note on Style & Technique

When design work is approved, it is executed with restraint, technical precision, and respect for the natural nail.

Our repertoire may include refined interpretations of classic and contemporary techniques—such as French variations, subtle chrome or cat-eye effects, painterly finishes, or textural details—always adapted to nail length, lifestyle, and nail health.

The goal is not visual excess.

The goal is coherence.

Why This Page Exists

This page exists to document a facet of our work—not to advertise availability.

Many of the designs you see in our gallery reflect long-standing client relationships, specific nail conditions, or conceptual work developed over time. They are examples of what can exist within a nail care-first practice—not a menu of options.

Where to Begin

If you are seeking long-term nail health, restoration, and consistency, we invite you to begin with our intake questionnaire.

If you are seeking decorative nail art as a primary service, Atelier Anaiis will not be the right environment—and we respect that clarity for both parties.

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