Why we never soak

Club House: where manis and pedis are dry, just like your martini.

The traditional pedicure soak feels familiar. That doesn’t make it better.

At Club House, the missing soaking tub is entirely intentional.

Nails absorb water and temporarily swell, then contract as they dry. Applying polish to a waterlogged nail can affect how well it adheres—and how long it lasts. Soaking also over-softens the skin, making it harder to see what actually needs attention.

We use warm, hydrating steam instead. It softens dry skin and calluses without submerging the nails, allowing our Nail Care Specialists to work more precisely. Skincare-powered active ingredients target roughness, dryness and buildup, followed by meticulous cuticle care and hot towels.

Skipping the tub also makes for a cleaner service. There are no soaking basins, and every tool is either single-use or sterilized in a medical-grade autoclave.

The result: smoother skin, more precise care and polish designed to last longer.

Consider the soak officially retired.

xx, Ashley

Editor, The Club Bulletin || Co-Founder, Club House

Ashley Palumbo is the co-founder of Club House, a hospitality-driven nail studio redefining modern manicure culture through a skincare-informed approach to nail health. She holds a degree in chemistry and spent nearly two decades in healthcare consulting and customer experience strategy before launching Club House and The Club Bulletin, an editorial publication exploring modern beauty, nail health, hospitality, lifestyle, and cultural trends.