Muse Crush is expanding from the U District to Capitol Hill, bringing handmade press-on nails and collectibles to 701 E Pike at Boylston. The storefront's signature pink paint job is complete, and the shop is expected to open soon.

The business describes itself as Seattle's first and only handmade press-on nail store. Its sets feature hand-painted artwork, including creations from local artists, sculpted finishes and 3D charms. Sizes range from extra-small to large, with short and long lengths available.

Priced around $28 to $30, each set includes adhesive tabs, a nail file and a wooden cuticle stick. Beyond nails, Muse Crush stocks blind-box figurines, plush keychains, jewelry, stickers and goods from local creators.

Seattle entrepreneur Jinger Zhao founded the business online in 2022 before opening its first storefront on Northeast 43rd Street in the U District. The Capitol Hill expansion will replace SOMA Kombucha's self-serve taproom, which closed after an SUV crashed into the storefront in late 2025.

The new location is near Sal's Barbershop and HoneyHole, down the block from Doghouse Leathers and Babeland. Mina, the giant blue lounging cat in the mural around the corner, is another landmark beside the newly pink storefront.

Originally reported by Capitol Hill Seattle Blog.