We are passionate about what we do and you can be sure to have a luxurious experience in our spacious and lovely boutique. Our range of colours and nail art accessories is extensive with new colours available monthly. Nail care and health is at the heart of what we do and our ethos centralises around supporting natural nail growth.
Located in Crown Square Poundbury (DT1 3EN), we are in easy reach of Dorchester and surrounding areas, including Weymouth, Bridport, Yeovil and Blandford. We have free parking and you can book your appointments online with our easy to use booking system.
We are fully alcohol licensed so why not enjoy a glass of Prosecco, wine or cocktail during your appointment.
Our nail services are available to those 16 years of age and upwards.
Manicures
We offer a range of manicures which include the following:
Full Gel Polish Manicure - File/reshapping, removal of existing polish if applicable, cuticle care, application of gel polish & hand massage with moisturiser.
Luxury (Elim) Manicure - A full manicure with the added luxury of Elim products to provide deep moisturisation for dry dehydrated hands and heated mitts for relaxation and to allow deep absorption of the moisturisers.
Express Gel Polish Manicure - A shorter appointment with reshapping, removal of existing polish if applicable, application of gel polish & hand massage with moisturiser. Express treatments do not include cuticle work, BIAB, Overlays, Nail Art and French Polish excluded (only available with full length appointments).
Plain Manicure / Male Manicure - similar to a full gel polish mancure except without the application of gel polish.
Manicure Prices
Gel Polish Manicure - no removal - £39|45mins
Gel Polish Manicure - with removal - £41|60mins
Infills - Builder in a Bottle - £46|60mins
Luxury Manicure only/plain - £46|45mins
Luxury Manicure - with polish - no removal £49|60mins
Luxury Manicure - with polish - with removal £51|75mins
Express Gel Manicure - no removal - £27|25mins
Express Gel Manicure - with removal - £29|30mins
Plain manicure - no polish - £31- £33|30mins
Male manicure - no polish - £31|30min
Additional Services
Nail Art (per nail) - £1
Glitter / Chrome / Neon Powders - 50p per nail
Repair per nail - £5.50
Gel Polish Removal only - £13|20mins
Add BIAB to a manicure (not express) - £5|5mins
Add French (not express) - £3|5 mins
Addtional appointment time - £10|per 15mins
Note: We only offer Gel Polish
Extensions
Full Cover Tips
Full Cover Tips (Gelish Soft Gel Tips) are pre-shaped, full coverage, flexible tips that add a full set of nail enhancements. They are made with a unique soft jelly-material that gives ultimate flexibility and durability. Full Cover Tips (Gelish Soft Gel Tips) move with the contour of the natural nail for perfect fitting, stronger and more break-resistant extensions. These are an excellent way of extending nails without the rigid results seen with acylics.
BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) Extensions
BIAB is a form of nail enhancement which combines the benefits of Gel Polish and Hard Gel. It has a gel like consistancy but is thicker and stronger than normal Gel Polish. It is generally used to strengthen the nail.
Polygel Extensions
Polygel is a hybrid formula that combines the durability of acrylic nails and the elasticity application of gel nails. Polygel can be considered safer as it does not use traditional chemicals, such as Monomer which is associated with Acrylic extentions.
Acrylic Extensions
This is the oldest method for extending nails in the UK, consisting of acrylic powder and liquid, also known as Polymer and Monomer.
Extension Prices
Full Cover Tip Extensions - £53|75mins
All Other Extensions - £53|90mins
All Infills - £46|60mins
Overlay - £46|75mins
Extra's
Extension Repair (per nail) - £5.50|15mins
Removal Only - £27|30mins
Add French to any manicure - £3|5 mins
Addtional appointment time - £10|per 15mins
Pedicures
We offer a range of pedicures which include the following:
Full Gel Polish Pedicure - File/reshapping, removal of existing polish if applicable, cuticle care, foot spa, foot scrub, foot skin care, application of gel polish & foot massage with moisturiser.
Luxury (Elim) Medical Pedicure - A full pedicure with the added luxury of a multiple step process using Elim products to treat and remove hard skin, leaving feet smooth and revitalised. Heated booties provide a relaxing experience and improve the absorption of moisturisers.
Express Gel Polish Pedicure - File/reshapping, removal of existing polish if applicable, application of gel polish & foot massage with moisturiser. Express treatments do not include cuticle work, BIAB, Overlays, Nail Art and French Polish excluded (only available with full length appointments).
Plain Pedicure / Male Pedicure - similar to a full gel polish pedicure except without the application of gel polish.
Pedicure Prices
Gel Polish Pedicure - no removal - £41|50mins
Gel Polish Pedicure - with removal - £43|60mins
Luxury Pedicure only/plain - £51|50mins
Luxury Pedicure with polish - no removal - £54|75mins
Luxury Pedicure with polish - with removal - £56|75mins
Express Gel Pedicure - no removal - £27|25mins
Express Gel Pedicure - with removal - £29|30mins
Plain Pedicure - no polish - £33-£35|30mins
Male pedicure - no polish - £33|30mins
Additional Services
Nail Art (per nail) - £1
Glitter / Chrome / Neon Powders - 50p per nail
Gel Polish Removal only - £13|20mins
Add French (not express) - £3|5 mins
Addtional appointment time - £10|per 15mins
Note: We only offer Gel Polish
Gel Polish
We solely use Gel Polish due to its unique characteristics and benefits when applied correctly. Gel Polish is cured under an LED lamp (not UV) and is instantly dry, typically lasting 2-3 weeks. Gel Polish lasts considerably longer than normal polish and is a good choice if you have nails that are particularly weak or prone to splitting. One further benefit of embracing gel nails is that they look and feel just like natural nails. This is because the Gel Polish is applied in thin layers, allowing the nail to easily bend and to be flexible! This is in direct contrast to acrylic nails that are rigid.
There are some miss conceptions about Gel Polish and that it damages your nails. This is simply not true, it is the quality of the filing, application, removal and general skill of the nail technican that normally results in any damage to nails.
We do not offer services to under 16s.
Card payments only. Sorry, we are not able to accept cash.
Nail Art & Designs
We offer an impressive range of glitters, chromes, neon powders and cat eye polishes. We also have foils and can provide one stroke nail art designs. Simple designs can usually be included within the alotted appointment times. For more complicated designs, additional time maybe required so we advise that you contact us ahead of your appointment and possibly send an image of your desired artwork.
Creative nail art designs - £1 per nail
Glitter / Chrome / Neon Powders - 50p per nail
Builder In a Bottle (BIAB)
BIAB can help strengthen your natural nails. That's why we highly recommend Builder in a Bottle manicures to those with weak or brittle nails, nail biters, or clients who struggle to grow their nails. By using BIAB it gives your nails the opportunity to strengthen and grow. BIAB is a gel like nail polish, which is applied as an overlay on your natural nails. It works very similarly to a normal gel polish, but as it has a thicker consistency it dries as a strong and durable layer - so you don't have to worry about chipping your brand new nails!
All our nail technicians are professionally trained and qaulified in how to apply BIAB correctly. There is a certain technique that must be followed for it to work effectively.
Gift Vouchers
Treat someone to an e-gift voucher for a nail treatment, anti wrinkle injection, eye bag/circle treatment, skin boosters or vitamin injection. £45 will cover a gel polish manicure or pedicure and £50 will cover a luxury (Elim) hand or foot treatment. Add £10 for an added treat of a Prosecco or Cocktail.
Choose your design and enter your email address or the email address of the recipient and the e-gift card will be automatically emailed. Vouchers are valid for 12 months.
Elim Hand & Foot Skincare
Elim is a brand that offers a range of medical-grade skin and nail care products and treatments, particularly known for their pedicures and manicures, which focus on addressing specific foot and hand ailments like dehydration, dryness, and signs of aging. Their products incorporate ingredients typically found in facial skincare, making their treatments a luxury experience.
The brand also offers body care products for issues like stretch marks, dehydration, and fungal infections.
The Do's and Don'ts of Nail Treatments
Do remember that if your nails are not in the best condition, that will affect how long your nail enhancements will last. For instance, if your nails are brittle or peeling any polish or enhancement added will chip and lift quicker. This is due to it having a weak base for the enhancement to attach to.
Do wear gloves when undertaking household duties such as washing up and cleaning, or pulling weeds in your garden. Wearing gloves will help protect both your hands and nails from the wear and tear these common activities will cause.
Do keep your appointment to every two weeks as this will minimise the likelihood of damage and breakage.
Do visit a professional nail salon to have your nail enhancements removed. We are all guilty of picking off our treatments but If removed incorrectly it may cause damage and may lead to infections.
Do remember to moisturise your cuticle area regularly. Your cuticles are the only line of protection between your nail bed and any bacteria or fungus. Moisturising them prevents cracking and peeling which can damage to the nail bed.
Don't use your nails as tools. Poking, prying and picking will cause chipping or damage to your enhancements. For instance, don't use your nails to open a can of drink.
Don't bite your nails. Biting will cause damage to your nail beds, it also introduces bacteria into your mouth.
Don't peel or pick your gel polish or enhancements. This not only removes the polish it also removes layers of your natural nail causing damage making it more likely future treatments will lift or chip.
Don't soak nails for long periods. For instance, spending a long time in the bath or swimming pool with your hands in the water will cause your nails and cuticles to become engorged with water and weaken.
Nothing is gained by removing artificial nails or gel polish for a while. The fact of the matter is, nails don't actually breathe. Nails receive oxygen from your blood stream - the air has nothing to do with it.