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About Why Not Nails

Founder & Lead Instructor: Elizaveta Kolodiy

Founded by Elizaveta Kolodiy, Why Not Nails (WNN) is the result of a bold career shift and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Elizaveta didn’t plan to end up in nails. She walked away from a corporate track in 2020 and started over in a home studio during the 2020 pandemic.

Two months in, the calendar was full.

What began in August 2020 as a solo practice in a home studio quickly evolved into a premier destination for high-end nail care and professional nail training in Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas.

The name “Why Not” reflects Elizaveta’s personal philosophy: a fearless approach to trying new things and a drive to challenge the status quo. It stuck for a reason. “Why not do it properly? Why not raise the bar? Why not refuse shortcuts?” This mindset led to the opening of our flagship studio in January 2021.

Today, Why Not Nails is a thriving hub for luxury nail services and professional nail training, setting new standards in both client experience and education.

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Our Standards: Beyond Beauty

At Why Not Nails, our “Do No Harm” philosophy extends to the products we use and teach. We prioritize HEMA-Free and hypoallergenic standards for safe, long-lasting results.

Why We Choose HEMA-Free

  • Safety for Sensitive Clients: Our services are accessible even to those who have previously experienced reactions to nail enhancements.
  • Technician Longevity: Technicians work with these materials every day. Long-term exposure adds up. We don’t ignore that.
  • Nail Integrity: Strong adhesion doesn’t need aggressive chemistry. If it does, something’s wrong.

Expert Product Curation

  1. Hypoallergenic: Formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
  2. Medical-Grade Standards: Following the principle that beauty must be safe.
  3. Tested & Proven: We use these exact products in our high-end salon daily, ensuring they deliver the 4+ week longevity our clients expect.

“We refuse to compromise. If a product isn’t safe for the natural nail, it has no place at WNN.” — Elizaveta Kolodiy

Our Mission: "Do No Harm"

At WNN, we operate under a medical-grade principle: Do No Harm.
We believe that beauty should never come at the expense of health.

Health-First Approach

Health-First Approach

We prioritize the integrity of the natural nail over quick profits.

Expert Ethics

Expert Ethics

Our instructors and technicians are trained to refuse services that may compromise a client's health, focusing on long-term safety.

Innovative Solutions

Innovative Solutions

This commitment to safety led us to integrate our standards, where we specialize in hypoallergenic and

HEMA-free products

HEMA-free products

Ensuring that even clients with sensitivities can enjoy a flawless, irritation-free manicure.

The WNN Training Center: Shaping the Next Generation

As a Lead Instructor, Elizaveta Kolodiy has transformed WNN into a renowned training center. The training side started because people kept asking the same question about the “Russian Manicure” technique: “Can you teach this?”

  • Professional Growth: We have grown from small groups of four in a single room to a dedicated, multi-level educational facility on a separate floor.
  • Diverse Expertise: Our team includes professionals of all levels, united by a shared dedication to technical precision and safety.
  • Global Standards: We teach modern, safe, and efficient techniques that have set new benchmarks for the beauty industry in the US market.

Why WNN?

Whether you are a client seeking a safe, high-conversion aesthetic or a professional looking to master the art of the perfect manicure,
Why Not Nails offers an unmatched blend of technical mastery and ethical care.
We don’t change direction—we continue to elevate the standards of beauty, one nail at a time.
You either want clean, consistent work, or you don’t. That’s really the split.
If you do, this is what matters:

Real Salon Experience

Real Salon Experience

We operate a busy high-end salon and teach what truly works.

Professional Education

Professional Education

Hands-on training in Russian Manicure and advanced techniques.

Safety First

Safety First

“Do No Harm” philosophy in every service and every lesson.

HEMA-Free Products

HEMA-Free Products

We use and teach safe, tested, and hypoallergenic solutions.

Results That Last

Results That Last

Healthy nails, beautiful results, loyal clients.

Community & Support

Community & Support

We grow together. We support our students and clients for life.

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+1 347-759-8777
1637 E 17th St 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11229
@wnn.school @lisakolodiy
Info@whynotnails.us

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