
Alayna Clunie
Nail Artist
Junior | $80/hr
Alayna is originally from Michigan and moved to Winston Salem, North Carolina in 2025. Her love of nails began when her father would do her nails at their kitchen table while her mom was at school. Alayna loved how special and beautiful it made her feel, and has always wanted to make others feel the same way. She is always up for a challenge, loves stepping outside the box and trying new colors and techniques, and can get as creative as you want with nail art.
She loves working with all kinds of people, and is happy to match your energy—whether quiet, talkative, or somewhere in between. A natural people person, she truly enjoys getting to know her clients and their unique personalities.
When it comes to products, her go-to is a good cuticle oil to help with splitting and dryness and any product that helps with frizzy hair like hers!
As for services, Alayna loves a good hand scrub in a manicure. It helps with dryness and helps relieve callused hands, making them feel soft and smooth. Her second favorite is a hand massage—a surprising amount of tension and stress is "bottled up" in your hands.
Alayna's favorite manicure is a good French manicure—it's so classy and clean. But she also loves experimenting with different colors besides white.
The worst service she ever received was an acrylic manicure. The smell was awful and on top of that, they fell off within a few days, taking layers of her nail off with them. That's why Alayna was particularly excited to work with Estemio gel and polish, as it's nontoxic, durable, and beautiful!
Alayna's biggest nail challenge has been helping clients with foot and/or nail fungus. She finds it especially rewarding to not only help the issue, but help clients regain confidence!
When she's not at the nail bar, Alayna loves reading, playing volleyball, hiking, and baking. She's also slowly dipper her toes into gardening and sewing.
Qualifications & Certifications
Licensed nail technician since 2023
Certified in Gel X, Gel polish, and nail polish
Testimonials
As a newbie to Winston, from Chicago, I had to start all over finding "my people" — doctor, dentist, mechanic, (wave of hand) — which is never fun. But what a difference it makes when those recommended are ones you'd turn around and recommend in a heartbeat! That's how my experience was at Alkali. From the beautifully designed space to the easy parking to the front desk friendliness to the services I received. No longer searching for a salon! Rebecca and Alayna were lovely, will definitely be back.
Fun Facts About Alayna
Zodiac
Pisces
Enneagram
Type 7
Hair type
1
Favorite Holiday
Christmas
Favorite Food
French Fries
Dog or Cat Person
Dog
Hobbies
Reading, volleyball, hiking, baking
Favorite Music
Country and Hip Hop
Pick 1 Superpower
Healing
