Highland, Utah · Salt Lake & Utah County

Beautiful nails.
And the place to
learn the craft.

Custom gel, acrylic, and hand-painted nail art by Ellie Kate — and a hands-on apprentice program for the next generation of Utah nail techs.

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○ Highland, Utah
01

Custom Nail Art

Gel, acrylic, ombré, French, chrome, and fully custom hand-painted designs tailored to you.

02

Boutique Experience

A calm, one-on-one studio in Highland — no rushed chairs, no assembly line. Just your appointment.

03

Apprentice Program

Learn the craft hands-on with training that exceeds Utah state requirements. Limited spots.

Meet Ellie Kate

The name Utah trusts for nails — and for learning to do them.

Ellie Kate has built Nails by Ellie Kate into one of the most-loved nail studios in Highland, known for clean work, custom designs, and an experience that actually feels good. Now she’s opening the doors for aspiring nail techs across Salt Lake and Utah County to train directly with her.

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Recent work from the studio

Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah
Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah
Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah
Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah
Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah
Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah
Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah
Custom nail design by Ellie Kate — gel and acrylic art, Highland, Utah

Why train with Ellie

Education that exceeds Utah’s requirements.

A $2,000+ professional supply kit, commission-based pay plus 100% of your tips, state testing support, flexible payment plans, and full access to all of Ellie’s products. Real hands-on hours — not a classroom you sit in the back of.

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Ready when you are.

Book your next set or apply for an apprentice spot — limited openings for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027.

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