THE WIFE in LA: Cote Nail Salon
The Wives on the Westside finally have a chic nail salon to call their own. Côte is not just a place to get your weekly mani’s and pedi’s, but a luxurious and innovative nail care destination, with an exclusive line of “five-free” polishes, nail treatments and a unique retail space. Designed to offer a comfortable experience for THE WIFE™, the nail care shop features five indoor treatment stations and takes advantage of the California weather with six outdoor stations on its enclosed private patio.
Côte founders Mary Lennon and Leah Yari created Côte to provide a safe, transparent, quality product and an elegant nail care atmosphere that could be shared with their daughters, mothers and girlfriends without worry. All of their hand poured polishes are blended in the United States and are also cruelty-free, vegan, FDA approved and “five free” of major toxins associated with nail polishes: formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, camphor and formaldehyde resin.
Founder and Creator of THE WIFE, Taryn Cox enjoys a Luxe Manicure.
The extensive line offers an assortment of 109 polish colors in cool and warm tones, neutrals, brights, jewel tones, metallics, glitters, shimmers and pearls. Polishes are numbered rather than named, with “No. 1” being Côte’s signature coral blend (Photographed Above with No. 25) . Chosen for its warm and welcoming nature, Côte’s No. 1 is feminine and fresh. This complementary and chic color is carried throughout the nail shop’s elements. Bottles are made from Italian glass and feature a top-of-the-line brush, allowing for even strokes and effective application. The elegant label is handcrafted from high-end paper with engraved printing, making every polish feel like a unique gift for THE WIFE™. Not near Brentwood, order polishes on their website.
THE WIFE™ Favorite: Côte’s convenient “on-the-go” vial of the strengthening base and top coat is perfect to throw in THE WIFE’s Goyard tote or Tumi carry on. The 0.2 oz. travel bottle can be applied every two to three days, to extend the life of your manicure, strengthen nails and restore shine. $6.00
“Leah and I began this adventure by chatting about all things we didn’t like in the nail world, and then we set out to remove the negative aspects from the entire nail experience from the environment, to the service, to the employees, to the actual products themselves. Grubby magazines are replaced with fully loaded iPads, pre-service payment options assist with preserving the perfect manicure post-service, and an all-around elevated nail care experience and five-free polish line ensures comfort and ease. We also felt it was important to offer all of this in a gorgeous setting. Our vibe captures the California beach lifestyle with a hint of Southern France. The Côte brand and nail care shop embody sophistication and elegance without being pretentious. We are inspired by the fresh, clean aura of the beach and took great care to ensure that attention was paid to every detail to develop a quality product and relaxing beauty and retail environment.” said Mary Lennon, co-founder of Côte.
The beach-chic flagship shop, located in the Brentwood, features Côte’s collection of home and body goods, including hand and body cream, sugar body scrub, candles and argan oil. Developed in Côte’s signature scent, which draws inspiration from the coast. The boutique also offers fresh, fashion-forward items from local designers, carefully curated home accessories such as handcrafted bowls, linens and vases and lifestyle/entertaining books. Visit www.coteshop.co for more information. -THE WIFE™ Photography by: EvaLotta Freden
Images: EvaLotta Freden/THE WIFE™
