Hygiene without theatre

Clean tools, written down.

Every artist is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners and trained in our cleaning routine. Ultrasonic cleaning, autoclave pouches, single-use files, and basin logs are part of every visit—not promises saved for an inspection.

An artist using fine tweezers to place a tiny gem on a client’s nail over a clean pink table mat.

Before the first set

We look at nails, not a form.

Check nail plates, cuticles, skin, and any lifting or old product.
Ask about allergies, sensitivity, recent reactions, and gel history.
Record shape, length, shades, medication notes, and anything to avoid.
Name your main artist and introduce a colleague before cover is needed.

Steel tools

Nippers, pushers and clippers are scrubbed, ultrasonically cleaned, then sealed in pouches and autoclaved—not soaked in a jar. No credit-card blades, ever.

Gentle calls

Thin plates, broken skin, signs of infection, or a fresh reaction can pause or change a set. You receive the reason and the gentler plan.

Single-use items

Files, buffers, orange sticks and toe separators are new for every client and go home with you or in the bin. Basin liners are changed, and every basin is logged.

An open wooden case lined with red velvet holding a full antique manicure set.

Pastel marbled practice nail tips laid out on a grey speckled worktop.

What your record notes

Useful, not performative.

Every visit

Treatment and artist name
Shape, length, and shades used
Gel brand, cure times, and aftercare given
Photos when you are happy to have them

When something changes

Lifting, breaks, or thinning nails
Redness, itching, swelling, or soreness
New allergy, medication, or skin concern
Any change from the agreed treatment

Bring every question to the first visit.

Request an appointment