This New High-End Nail Salon Looks More Like a Fancy Cocktail Bar
Nail Bar's new flagship boutique is a glammy indulgence.
By Nia Martin January 17, 2018
This article originally appeared in the January 2018 issue of Seattle magazine.
Butter London might not be new to Seattle—despite its name, the posh nail lacquer brand has been based in the city since its start in 2005—but its recently opened flagship boutique, Nail Bar, is cutting edge. Guests at Nail Bar, located in trendy marketplace The Hall, can relax in plush and luxurious cocktail-bar-inspired digs while choosing from a range of vibrant polishes, all of which are free of the eight worst chemicals found in nail lacquer. Jazz up your digits with a signature, waterless mani (less chipping) or a pedi, or treat yourself to a sugar scrub and moisturizing massage.
Nail Bar
South Lake Union, 400 Fairview N; 206.362.1454
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