Darling Atelier
Nail salon in Apple Valley, MN
Darling Atelier is an independent nail salon in Apple Valley, Minnesota, operated by its owner Eliana Neyfeld, who also works as the nail artist. The business is still growing and is built around nail art and nail design alongside everyday nail care.
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Darling Atelier is an independent nail salon in Apple Valley, Minnesota, operated by its owner Eliana Neyfeld, who also works as the nail artist. The business is still growing and is built around nail art and nail design alongside everyday nail care.
The menu includes classic and gel manicures and pedicures, Hard Gel and GelX extensions, Structure gel for strengthening natural nails, and Gel Fill maintenance for enhancements that have grown out. Hand and foot masks can be added to a visit, and the salon also handles removals and repairs for its own work.
Appointments are booked in advance, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on availability. A $20 deposit is required for any service and is applied to the total at checkout. Deposits are non-refundable, but can be moved to a rescheduled service with at least 24 hours' notice. Full payment is due at the time of service, and cash, Cash App, Venmo and card are accepted, with a percentage surcharge on card or tap payments.
Clients are invited to relax during their visit and enjoy a sweet treat. The salon asks guests to arrive on time, to disclose any skin conditions, allergies or injuries before a service, and to behave respectfully. Children are only permitted when they are receiving a service.
Gel-focused work, with gel removal only: the salon says it removes gel by soak-off or by filing and soak-off, and does not remove acrylic or dip powder.
The space is intended to feel calm and welcoming, with a sweet treat offered during visits.
Specials & promotions
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10% off your first appointment
Includes a loyalty card for ongoing savings
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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15% off your next appointment with a gift card purchase
Available with a purchase of a gift card
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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10% off your next appointment for you and a friend
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Short hydrating treatments for hands and feet that can be added to a visit.
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Foot Mask $5
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Hand mask $5
Hard Gel and GelX extensions, with pricing that depends on the length chosen.
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GelX $60
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Hard Gel $65
Gel color for manicures and pedicures, plus Structure gel to strengthen natural nails.
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Structure gel $55
Gel Fill appointments for enhancements that have grown out, including reshaping and rebalancing.
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Gel Fill $50
Classic and gel manicures with shaping, cuticle care and a hand massage.
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Classic Manicure $45
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Gel Manicure $55
Nail designs priced by tier, with reference photos requested before the appointment.
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Nail Art Design $5
Classic and gel pedicures that include a soak, nail care and polish.
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Classic Pedicure $55
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Gel Pedicure $65
Soak-off removal of gel polish, and filing with soak-off removal for GelX or Hard Gel.
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Gel polish removal $10
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Gel X or hard Gel removal $15
Repairs for breakage on the salon's own work, charged per nail.
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Repair $5
Photos
Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Hard Gel and GelX extensions, with pricing that depends on length
- Nail art priced in tiers, from a minimal design to an intermediate 3D gel design
- Gel-only removal policy; acrylic and dip powder are not removed
- Structure gel to strengthen natural nails under gel polish
- Gel Fill maintenance for grown-out enhancements, with nail art, length changes, repairs and removals charged separately
- Reference photos can be sent before the appointment to help with design pricing and timing
- Good for
- gel manicure and pedicure clients
- extension clients
- custom nail art
- gel polish removal
- walk-in clients when availability allows
- clients with dry hands or feet
- Treats
- nail breakage
- grown-out gel enhancements
- dry hands
- dry feet
- gel polish removal
- natural nail strength
- Techniques
- gel color
- high-shine gel finish
- chip-resistant gel finish
- soak-off removal
- filing and soak-off removal
- sculpting with forms or overlays
- GelX custom fit
- Structure gel
- cuticle care
- hand massage