Service Break Down/Timing
Below is break down of each of our main services.
For quotes on nail art or general service queries feel free to send through a DM via instagram, Facebook message or an email.
Please note that at no point during any service will we cut or trim your cuticles, a gentle push back with a cuticle pusher is all that is needed. Your cuticle is living tissue and its purpose is to act as a barrier against bacteria entering. Once you cut the cuticle away or break the barrier you are allowing bacteria to enter which is when infections occur.
What is Gel Polish?
Gel Polish is a colour service that is applied to the natural nail and cured in an LED lamp, a gel polish manicure should last you approximately 2-3 weeks depending on many factors such as the health of your natural nail and following aftercare instructions. As Gel Polish is applied over the natural nail it does not provide extra length to the nail.
What is Builder Gel?
Builder Gel is a thicker viscosity gel which is generally applied onto the natural nail under your gel polish colour and is used to give the nail extra strength. In some cases it can also help with adhesion and longevity. This product is fantastic for people who have weak nails and find gel polish alone isn’t strong enough, it's also great for anyone wanting to grow their own natural nails out as the builder will keep them nice and strong! When choosing builder gel as an 'add on' opposed to an overlay service, this is 1-2 layers of builder gel added under your gel polish instead of a base coat & is not 'structured' (see below for structured manicure).
What is a Builder Gel overlay?
A Builder Gel overlay does not add length to the natural nail but will give you similar strength to Acrylic as we build ‘structure’ to the nail, also known as a 'structured manicure'. This service is perfect for someone with very weak nails that 1-2 coats of Builder Gel isn’t quite enough for, this is a fantastic way to grow out your natural nails if you need EXTRA strength! This service is designed to be backfilled.
What is a Builder Gel Backfill?
A builder gel backfill is where your builder gel overlay has grown out over 2-4 weeks and you have ‘regrowth’, as opposed to soaking the product off we will file off the old colour, leaving the builder gel on the nail. We then push back the cuticles buff and tidy the nail that is exposed at the base (the regrowth) and file out any lifting that has naturally occurred. It is essential that lifting is filed away correctly to ensure there is no chance of air pockets (= bacteria). Builder gel is then reapplied in the gap where the regrowth was and then all blended and smoothed back out with a file/buffer and filed back into shape ready to re apply colour!
What is IBX?
IBX is a salon only treatment for the nails. It is fantastic for those with thin, weak or damaged nails and can help to repair delaminated (peeling) free edges. It is also amazing for healthy nails as it toughens the natural nail and helps them to grow!
Unlike paint on nail strengtheners you can buy over the counter, IBX is able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the nail plate to create a protective shield inside the nail as opposed to sitting on top of the nail.
IBX can be used under Gel Polish or it can be used alone over natural nails to help them grow.
How often should I do IBX?
IBX can be done weekly if you are having IBX Manicures with no Gel Polish applied over top. Otherwise, if you are adding IBX on to your Gel Polish Manicure you should have IBX between 4 – 6 times (in a row) for the best results. Once you are satisfied with how your nails are looking / feeling you can drop back to every second or third time to maintain the health of the natural nail.
How many layers of IBX will I need?
This will depend entirely on how many applications of IBX you have already had, as well as the condition of your natural nails. The idea is to start with all 3 layers (1x repair layer & 2x strengthen layers) and through regular nail maintenance and following aftercare instructions, work our way down to only 1 maintenance layer until we are satisfied with the condition & strength of your natural nails.
How do I know what nail art to book?
For all nail art quotes please send us some photo inspiration and we can give you an idea of what that style will fall under (simple, basic, detailed or intricate) You can however use below as a rough guideline;
Simple - singular lines or shapes, singular simple daisy or multiple dots, stamping
Basic - multiple lines, shapes, adding chrome, foil or glitter to simple designs, florals, animal print, abstract, stamping over chrome or foil
Detailed - Detailed line work, art with multiple elements or products used, ombré, flames
Intricate - Character work, very intricate line work or art that requires intricate detail and multiple layers
What is fancy french?
Fancy french is a french manicure with additional art added on top & will range in price depending on the intricacy of the art added.
For quotes on nail art or general service queries feel free to send through a DM via instagram, Facebook message or an email.
Please note that at no point during any service will we cut or trim your cuticles, a gentle push back with a cuticle pusher is all that is needed. Your cuticle is living tissue and its purpose is to act as a barrier against bacteria entering. Once you cut the cuticle away or break the barrier you are allowing bacteria to enter which is when infections occur.
What is Gel Polish?
Gel Polish is a colour service that is applied to the natural nail and cured in an LED lamp, a gel polish manicure should last you approximately 2-3 weeks depending on many factors such as the health of your natural nail and following aftercare instructions. As Gel Polish is applied over the natural nail it does not provide extra length to the nail.
What is Builder Gel?
Builder Gel is a thicker viscosity gel which is generally applied onto the natural nail under your gel polish colour and is used to give the nail extra strength. In some cases it can also help with adhesion and longevity. This product is fantastic for people who have weak nails and find gel polish alone isn’t strong enough, it's also great for anyone wanting to grow their own natural nails out as the builder will keep them nice and strong! When choosing builder gel as an 'add on' opposed to an overlay service, this is 1-2 layers of builder gel added under your gel polish instead of a base coat & is not 'structured' (see below for structured manicure).
What is a Builder Gel overlay?
A Builder Gel overlay does not add length to the natural nail but will give you similar strength to Acrylic as we build ‘structure’ to the nail, also known as a 'structured manicure'. This service is perfect for someone with very weak nails that 1-2 coats of Builder Gel isn’t quite enough for, this is a fantastic way to grow out your natural nails if you need EXTRA strength! This service is designed to be backfilled.
What is a Builder Gel Backfill?
A builder gel backfill is where your builder gel overlay has grown out over 2-4 weeks and you have ‘regrowth’, as opposed to soaking the product off we will file off the old colour, leaving the builder gel on the nail. We then push back the cuticles buff and tidy the nail that is exposed at the base (the regrowth) and file out any lifting that has naturally occurred. It is essential that lifting is filed away correctly to ensure there is no chance of air pockets (= bacteria). Builder gel is then reapplied in the gap where the regrowth was and then all blended and smoothed back out with a file/buffer and filed back into shape ready to re apply colour!
What is IBX?
IBX is a salon only treatment for the nails. It is fantastic for those with thin, weak or damaged nails and can help to repair delaminated (peeling) free edges. It is also amazing for healthy nails as it toughens the natural nail and helps them to grow!
Unlike paint on nail strengtheners you can buy over the counter, IBX is able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the nail plate to create a protective shield inside the nail as opposed to sitting on top of the nail.
IBX can be used under Gel Polish or it can be used alone over natural nails to help them grow.
How often should I do IBX?
IBX can be done weekly if you are having IBX Manicures with no Gel Polish applied over top. Otherwise, if you are adding IBX on to your Gel Polish Manicure you should have IBX between 4 – 6 times (in a row) for the best results. Once you are satisfied with how your nails are looking / feeling you can drop back to every second or third time to maintain the health of the natural nail.
How many layers of IBX will I need?
This will depend entirely on how many applications of IBX you have already had, as well as the condition of your natural nails. The idea is to start with all 3 layers (1x repair layer & 2x strengthen layers) and through regular nail maintenance and following aftercare instructions, work our way down to only 1 maintenance layer until we are satisfied with the condition & strength of your natural nails.
How do I know what nail art to book?
For all nail art quotes please send us some photo inspiration and we can give you an idea of what that style will fall under (simple, basic, detailed or intricate) You can however use below as a rough guideline;
Simple - singular lines or shapes, singular simple daisy or multiple dots, stamping
Basic - multiple lines, shapes, adding chrome, foil or glitter to simple designs, florals, animal print, abstract, stamping over chrome or foil
Detailed - Detailed line work, art with multiple elements or products used, ombré, flames
Intricate - Character work, very intricate line work or art that requires intricate detail and multiple layers
What is fancy french?
Fancy french is a french manicure with additional art added on top & will range in price depending on the intricacy of the art added.