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Top Nail Salon in Ballantyne – Ombre Nail Ballantyne Spa Experience

At Ombre Nail Ballantyne, childhood friends Ty Truong and Lee turn 40 minutes into a carefully choreographed ritual of polish, pedicures, and pampering—right in the heart of Ballantyne.

Nell Thomas· Community Writer, Strolling Ballantyne
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Top Nail Salon in Ballantyne – Ombre Nail Ballantyne Spa Experience

A Private Retreat, No Passport Required

Tucked behind sycamore trees at 15033 Ballancroft Parkway , Ombre Nail Ballantyne feels like a private member’s club for anyone who loves nails more than small talk. Plush gray sofas beckon you to wait in style; scented candles whisper rose and sandalwood. It’s less “quick polish” and more “private pampering.”

Founders with Flair

Ty Truong and Lee met at a trade show in Los Angeles, bonding over Vietnamese iced coffee and the promise of perfect nails. They sharpened their skills in Kansas City before scouting Charlotte for sunnier skies—and a market starved for chic self-care.

  • Ty Truong
  • Lee
    • Background: Licenced nail technician, trend-spotter, Hype-Person

They launched at Ballancroft Parkway in early 2024, then quietly added a satellite at 12506 Sabal Point Drive, Apt 202, Pineville —because great beauty knows no zip code.

The Menu: More Than Just Manis

  • Nail Services: Gel, acrylic, classic French, custom ombré, seasonal art
  • Pedicures: From “Express” to “Royal Treatment” with paraffin and massage jets
  • Brows & Facials: Brow sculpting, tinting, express European facials
  • Extras: Paraffin dips, hot-stone hand massages, LED nail curing

Fifteen technicians, each with at least five years of experience, collaborate to ensure your vision (ombre peach? midnight blue?) is rendered without a single stray fleck of polish.

Booking & Contact

Reserve your spot in this sanctuary via the easy-to-use booking portal:
▶️ Book an appointment
Website: ombrenailballantyne.com
Instagram: @ombrenailballantyne.nc
Facebook: facebook.com/ombrenailballantyne15033

Glamour in Good Company

Ombre Nail Ballantyne shares the same commitment to curated self-care as our friends at Perspire Sauna Studio Ballantyne—where infrared heat and red-light therapy meet chromotherapy—and the carb-fueled inspiration at Einstein Bros. Bagels. Thank you to both partners for reminding us that wellness is a multi-step ritual.

Snap your nail epiphanies and story tips to ballantyne@strollmag.com. Every shade tells a story.


About the Author

Nell Thomas covers Charlotte’s most intriguing nooks for The Charlotte Mercury and Strolling Ballantyne. She plans her mornings around a hazelnut latte and onion-everything shmear from Einstein Bros. Ballantyne (13736 Conlan Cir, drive-thru recommended), then trades her press badge for a polish apron—metaphorically speaking. When not chronicling salons, she’s on the hunt for the next big Ballantyne beauty trend.

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“A Private Retreat, No Passport Required”
by Nell Thomas , Strolling Ballantyne (CC BY-ND 4.0)

Nell Thomas

Community Writer, Strolling Ballantyne

Community writer and features editor for Strolling Ballantyne, covering local businesses, wellness, dining, and neighborhood life in the Ballantyne area of south Charlotte.

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