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East Village · Des Moines

Strong, healthy, obsessed-with-them nails.

Builder gel, dip powder, cat eye and custom acrylic designs from friendly, talented techs who actually listen. Tucked upstairs on East Locust — with a great view and the best throwback playlist in town.

Green manicure with leaf nail artNail art being painted
♫ Now playing: late-90s & early-00s music videos✦ Builder gel✦ Cat eye✦ Dip powder✦ Acrylic designs✦ Pedicures♫ Now playing

Pick your set

Builder gel

Our go-to for growing out natural nails. Light, strong, and it doesn't feel like you have anything on.

Cat eye

Jewel-tone, magnetic shimmer. Expect compliments.

Dip powder

Durable color with a glossy finish.

Acrylic & designs

Bring your inspo pics — we love a detailed set.

Manicures & pedicures

Lots of colors and styles to choose from, competitive pricing, and you'll usually be in and out quickly.

Look up. We're upstairs.

We're a little hidden — above a restaurant at 434½ E Locust St, a short walk from the East Village coffee shops. Last-minute appointment? Give us a call; we'll do our best to fit you in.

Monday – Friday10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday12 – 4:30 PM

Your new nail spot

“I found it with Thip at Art of Nails. She does a phenomenal job. My nails are always perfect… Perk – they are always playing late 90s and early 00s music videos. A millenial dream.”Google review
“My favorite manicure is the jewel tone cat’s eye nail polish and I have gotten multiple comments on them every time. I definitely recommend.”Google review
“The space offers a great view and fun cozy atmosphere. Every nail experience I have had at this location has been on point!”Google review