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Hard Gel Nails

Hard gel is a durable, UV or LED-cured gel system used to add strength, length or a protective overlay to the natural nail. Unlike builder in a bottle (BIAB) or many…
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Luxury Pedicure

A luxury pedicure is an extended, pampering version of a standard pedicure that cares for the feet, nails and lower legs while adding a spa-like experience. Alongside…
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Pedicures

A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails that combines cleansing, nail shaping, cuticle care, gentle exfoliation of hard skin, moisturising and, if…
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Nail Extensions

Nail extensions add length and shape to your natural nails using a hard-setting product built over a tip or a form. The main systems are acrylic (a liquid and powder…
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Dip Powder Nails

Dip powder nails are a long-wear manicure system that sits somewhere between gel and acrylic. Rather than curing colour under a UV or LED lamp, the natural nail is…
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Builder in a Bottle (BIAB)

BIAB, short for Builder in a Bottle, is a soak-off builder gel applied over your natural nails and cured under a UV or LED lamp. It sits somewhere between a standard gel…
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Natural Nail Treatments

Natural nail treatments focus on the health, strength and appearance of your own nails, rather than adding enhancements such as acrylics or hard gel. The umbrella covers…
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Manicure

A manicure is a professional treatment to care for and groom the hands, nails and cuticles. A typical session includes soaking or cleansing, shaping and filing the nails…
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Acrylic Nails

Acrylic nails are a hard-wearing nail enhancement made by combining a liquid monomer with a powder polymer, which the technician sculpts over your natural nail or a tip and shapes as it sets. The result is a strong, sculpted extension or overlay that can be filed to almost any length and shape, then finished with polish or gel colour. Acrylics are popular because they are durable, easy to repair and good at adding length to nails that struggle to grow.

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Tooth Gems

Tooth gems are small crystals, jewels or metal ornaments bonded to the front surface of a tooth to add a little sparkle to your smile. A well-fitted gem is applied…
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