ELLA ATELIER NAILS

Ella Atelier Nails is located on the second floor of the EverEve building at 2800 Clarendon Blvd in Arlington, Virginia. The salon describes its space as clean, modern and calming, and it is open every day of the week from 9am to 7pm.

The menu is built around manicures, pedicures and nail enhancements. The Russian Manicure is a dry method that uses an electronic file with diamond bits to clean the cuticle area. BIAB is a strengthening gel overlay applied over the natural nail, and Gel-X extensions use soft-gel tips applied with a soak-off gel. The waterless pedicure is done without a soak. The four-hand manicure and pedicure has two technicians working on both at once, and the salon says it takes about half the time of booking a separate manicure and pedicure.

The salon says its services are designed around nail health, precision and comfort, and that it takes a consultative approach, tailoring nail structure, length and finish to each client. It states that its technicians are highly trained, educated under master-level guidance and have more than a decade of industry experience. It uses professional-grade products that it describes as non-toxic and chosen for durability and nail health. The salon also says it follows a three-step sanitation process with hospital-grade disinfection.

Appointments are recommended to keep availability and precision of service. Online booking is available through a Fresha booking page. The salon asks for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule, and cancellations made with less notice may be charged a fee of 100%. Gift cards are available in amounts of $50, $75, $100, $150 and $200, or in a custom amount.

The salon takes a consultative approach, tailoring nail structure, length and finish to each client, with services designed around nail health, precision and comfort.

The space is described as clean, modern and calming.