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The Service Menu

OvoraAtelier

Every service, every finish, every price — the full atelier menu in one place. Two artists, one private studio.

Opening 15 July 2026·By appointment·West Des Moines
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The Ovora Standard

Every manicure & enhancement includes the signature Ovora Hand Treatment (detailed in the menu below). Behind all of it sits one standard that never bends:

  • Completely dry pedicures
  • No shared water, ever
  • Single-use kits
  • Sterilised metal tools
  • Premium professional products
  • One client at a time

No shortcuts, no compromises — the same care, every single visit.

Manicures & Pedicures

Classic or Russian?

Two ways to have your nails done — here's the difference, so you can choose what suits you.

The Classic
Classic
Manicure $40 · Pedicure from $45
The work
Cuticles softened, gently pushed back and tidied, then shaped and polished.
The finish
Clean, neat and beautifully pretty.
How long it lasts
A lovely refresh — gel stays chip-free 2–3 weeks.
Best for
A polished, fuss-free treat.
The Signature
Russian
Manicure from $95 · Pedicure from $100
The work
A precise, dry e-file manicure. I gently lift and clean the nail fold to expose the full nail plate — never cutting deep into it — which protects the matrix and keeps the surrounding skin healthy.
The finish
Colour sits flush to the cuticle — immaculate and barely-there clean.
How long it lasts
Looks fresh 3–4+ weeks and grows out far neater.
Best for
Flawless, long-lasting work — our specialty.
The Full Menu

The Menu

Every service begins with detailed, dry prep and the unhurried care of a single chair. Full sets are priced by length; shape and custom art adjust the final total, confirmed at your appointment.

Fills, Lengths & Shapes

The few things that move your final price.

Standard shapesround, square, squoval, oval
Included
Almond, coffin, ballerina or stiletto
+$10
Lengthpriced per set in the menu
In menu

Fills are priced from: booked every 2–3 weeks keeps it lowest; past about 4 weeks it's an extended fill (+$10), and a set left much longer can be closer to a fresh set.

Custom Art

Bring a photo or an idea — charged by the time it takes.

A little detailup to 30 min
+$30
Detailed setabout 1 hour
+$60
Elaborate setabout 1½ hours
+$90
Statement setabout 2 hours
+$120

Very intricate or 3D work is quoted once we see your photo. Just a few accent nails fall under add-ons.

Removals

Redoing the same set — dip on dip, gel on gel? Your take-off is included.

Redoing the same set
Included
Soak-offadded to a new service
$15
Soak-off onlyno new set
$25
Hard gel removalfiled off
$35
Foreign removalanother salon's work, with a new set
$30

We don't fill over another salon's nails — your visit starts with a full removal and a fresh set, so we can stand behind the result.

By Request

Need a time outside our usual hours? We'll always try to fit you in.

Same-day or after-hours squeeze-in
+$40
Closed-day appointmentby arrangement
+$100

These simply cover the extra time on our end. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am–7pm · Sat 8am–2pm · closed Wed & Sun, by appointment.

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Two artists, one studio

Choose who you'd like to see — each of us keeps our own menu, prices and booking.

CC
Ovora Atelier
Crafting nails for 17+ years

Russian & Eastern-European manicures and pedicures, Gel-X, builder & hard gel, custom art and nail rehabilitation — meticulous, unhurried and made to last.

  • Russian manicure
  • Gel-X
  • Builder & hard gel
  • Custom art
  • Nail rehab
View menu & book
Lom
Lumi Studio
Creating since 2019

Dipping powder, gel manicures, builder & hard gel and pedicures, done with care. Lom keeps a separate menu and booking at Lumi Studio.

  • Dipping powder
  • Gel manicures
  • Builder & hard gel
  • Pedicures
Book with Lom

Same private studio, same standard of care — just choose the artist whose menu suits you.

The methods, in plain English

What's the difference?

Same goal — beautiful, lasting nails — reached different ways. Here's each one simply, so the menu makes sense.

Colour only
Gel Polish
Colour cured hard under an LED lamp so it stays glossy and chip-free for 2–3 weeks. No length or extra strength — just a beautiful finish on your own nails.
Best for: A clean, glossy colour that lasts on your natural nails.
Colour + strength
Dipping Powder
Your natural nail is sealed in a fine coloured powder — colour and a little strength, no lamp needed. Short natural nails only. The same family of material as acrylic, applied as a powder rather than sculpted.
Best for: Durable colour on short natural nails, without a lamp.
Strength + length
Acrylic
A powder and liquid blended into a paste, sculpted onto the nail by hand and set hard in the air. Very strong, holds any length or shape. Same material as dip — brushed and shaped for length rather than dusted on.
Best for: Maximum versatility — any length, any shape, hand-painted art.
Soft gel extension
Gel-X
A soft, pre-shaped gel tip bonded over the whole nail and cured under LED. Light, flexible and gentle on the natural nail, with an easy soak-off removal. A lovely way to add length.
Best for: Thin or sensitive nails wanting gentle, flexible length.
Structure
Builder Gel
A thicker gel brushed on and cured under LED. Adds structure and protection — kept short as an overlay on your own nails, or sculpted for length. Flexible, soaks off.
Best for: Rebuilding, overlays and growing out your natural nails.
Maximum durability
Hard Gel
Like builder gel but tougher and more rigid, for maximum durability. Filed off rather than soaked. Adds length, or a hard protective shell over your own nails.
Best for: Very active hands needing the most rigid, long-wearing shell.

Overlay means the product goes over your own nail for strength, kept at natural length. An extension adds length beyond your fingertip. Still unsure? Tell us the look you want and how long it should last — we'll guide you.

Good to know

Studio Policies

A few simple things that keep your time protected and your set perfect. Booking an appointment means you agree to these.

Booking & DepositA $20 deposit holds your appointment and goes straight towards your service — it's not an extra charge. As a private, one-chair studio, your time is set aside for you alone. One appointment per visit, please.
Arriving on timeThere's a 15-minute grace window. After that, your visit may be shortened or rescheduled and a $15 late fee applies — arriving late takes time from the client after you.
Cancellations & No-ShowsGive 48 hours' notice and your deposit stays intact. Less than 48 hours, the deposit is kept. A no-show is charged 50% of the service, and repeat no-shows won't be able to book again.
Your set, guaranteedTell us before you leave if anything isn't quite right and we'll fix it on the spot. If something needs attention after, reach out within 3 days and we'll sort it at no charge. Hand-done services are non-refundable.
PaymentYour balance is due at the appointment — cash, card and digital all welcome. Prices are subject to Iowa sales tax (7%), added at checkout. Gratuity is never expected and always appreciated.
Respect & comfortCome with bare nails, or let us handle removal. We use premium professional products only, so we don't apply outside regular polish — a favourite gel colour is usually welcome, just ask. Children 10+ and extra guests by arrangement.
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Opening 15 July 2026 · a $20 deposit holds your time and goes straight to your service.

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