Boriclaws

Boriclaws is a family-owned and veteran-owned group of businesses covering nail and beauty services, wellness care, education and retail. It is located in Suite G-1 at 12815 Canyon Rd. E in Puyallup, Washington.

The nail services are organized in three tiers of nail art, from simple accents such as clean lines, dots, small decals, glitter and foil, through detailed designs like French tips, ombré blends, marbling, chrome and hand-painted art, up to elaborate work such as 3D sculpted pieces, encapsulations, character art and full themed sets. Clients can also book premium nail services and custom press-on application.

The podology section offers paramedical pedicures. Treatments cover trimming and shaping nails, tidying cuticles, easing calluses, reducing corns, exfoliating, thoroughly cleaning the nail folds and sanitizing the whole foot. Nail work runs from routine upkeep to partial or full corrections and rebuilds, and polish or gel can be applied afterward. Advanced foot care is available for higher-risk conditions. Certified Podologists and Certified Master Pedicurists perform these services. When enhancements or corrections are needed, the team works with Footlogix products, sterilized instruments and NanoFlex technology.

The business also runs Boriclaws Academy of Nail Technology, a licensed, bilingual institution for professional nail education. The Nail Technology program combines 250 hours of online theory with 350 hours of in-person training in Puyallup. The Nail Technology Instructor program combines 150 hours of online theory with 350 hours of in-person training in Puyallup. The academy selects 15 students per cycle. Enrollment starts with a virtual interview, followed by registration and setting up a Department of Licensing account. Tuition can be covered by financial aid for qualifying students, private payment plans, or third-party plans through Affirm and Afterpay, subject to approval. Student services in the salon are performed by students in training under licensed instructor supervision at a reduced cost, and appointments may take longer.

The shop sells handcrafted press-ons, footcare products, nail tools and art supplies. The business says it focuses on workforce development, mentorship and community welfare.

The business says it focuses on workforce development, mentorship and community welfare, and pairs its salon work with hands-on training in the academy.