Nail health first. Everything else follows.
Elegance of Nails was created with a clear priority — and in an industry built around speed, we take the more intentional path. Every appointment is a personalized service, focused on structure, shape, and style, without rushed decisions or one-size-fits-all results.
From subtle, clean sets to detailed nail art, each service is designed to wear beautifully while protecting the health of your natural nails.
Technique and product choice matter. We build services for longevity and nail integrity, creating an elevated experience through precision — not excess.
Health, always first
Every service protects the natural nail. We build for longevity and integrity, never at the expense of your nails' health.
Safety, non-negotiable
Clean tools, proper disinfection, autoclave protocols between every client. Sanitation isn't an extra here — it's the baseline.
Precision, not excess
An elevated experience through careful, unhurried work. We do less, better — and we explain every step along the way.

Daryl founded Elegance of Nails around a single principle — nail health comes first — and sets the standard for precision, sanitation, and unhurried care the whole studio follows.
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Brenna brings a detail-first eye and a love of wearable nail art to every set — known for clean structure, a calm chair-side manner, and color chosen for the season and the person in front of her.
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By appointment, in Ballard. We'd love to take care of your nails.