Your nails,
beautifully considered.
Thoughtful artistry. Beautiful finishes. A slower kind of luxury.
A peaceful nail studio in Nairobi dedicated to structured BIAB overlays, gentle cuticle care, and tailored soft-gel extensions.
Quiet, focused, unhurried care.
Appointments are unhurried, giving your nail artist the time to focus on natural nail health and a clean, lasting finish.
The Shelby Experience
We believe nail care should be an intentional ritual of restoration rather than a rushed assembly line.
Considered Craft
Appointments are never stacked or rushed. We dedicate time to study your natural nail bed, contouring cuticles with gentle precision to support healthy grow-out.
An Intimate Atelier
A calm, softly lit environment with comfortable seating, curated music, and zero salon chatter or chemical odors. Pure tranquility in Nairobi.
Restorative Formulations
We exclusively utilize high-grade Builder In A Bottle (BIAB) and premium soft-gel systems formulated to strengthen natural keratin without aggressive drilling.
Featured Services
Classic Manicure
EssentialEssential nail shaping, gentle cuticle care, warm towel wrap, and nourishing high-shine polish.
Gel Manicure
PopularPrecision cuticle grooming, plate contouring, and chip-free high-shine LED cured gel polish lasting 2+ weeks.
Gel Extensions Full Set
Zero DamageLightweight full coverage soft-gel extension tips tailored to your natural nail curve with flawless apex structure.
Luxe Pedicure
Signature CareSea salt foot bath, gentle exfoliating scrub, heel buffing, organic cuticle oil application, and high-gloss gel finish.
Shelby's Signature BIAB Structured Manicure
SignatureBuilder In A Bottle treatment to reinforce natural nails with a structured overlay and neat cuticle care.
Nail Artists
Our nail artists focus on careful nail prep, structured BIAB overlays, clean finishes, and relaxing pedicures.
Shelby Vance
Founder & Nail Artist
Shelby focuses on structured BIAB overlays, natural nail architecture, and neat cuticle work.
Chloe Nguyen
Nail Artist
Chloe specializes in Gel-X extensions, sculpted nails, and detailed nail art.
Mia Thorne
Nail Artist
Mia focuses on clean manicures, micro-French lines, and gentle nail care.
Elena Rostova
Nail Artist & Pedicurist
Elena specializes in relaxing spa pedicures, cuticle care, and nail hydration.
An unhurried space in Nairobi.
Shelby's Nail Lounge & Studio was built around unhurried care. We schedule appointments with generous time so every nail is treated with care, cuticles are shaped gently, and you get undivided attention.
Located at The Promenade in Nairobi, our studio offers a calm, light-filled space with clean, sanitized tools and single-use files for every customer.
Studio Details
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