Acrylic (NSI)
NSI have been manufacturing quality products in the USA for over 25 years, producing high quality monomers and polymers. I trained with them in 2004 and have used NSI products continually for my clients. Acrylic can be used to extend the natural nail or simply as an overlay to add strength. These nails can be completed with some stunning nail art or with a simple natural finish.
Gels (Plexigel, CND)
Plexigel is a new gel system that's just been launched by CND and is a versatile brush-in-a-bottle gel nail enhancement system that provides up to three weeks strength, length and shape. This system can also incorporate a Shellac finish.
Gel polish (Shellac, CND)
Shellac was the original gel polish to be developed in the USA; it adds protection to the natural nail together with a high gloss finish that lasts for up to 14 days. However, with the advancements of the new Plexigel product, if used in conjunction with Shellac, will add a further week's wear. There are over 100 colours in the range and I stock most of them!
Minx (CND)
Minx nails are known as "dry" manicure and are pre-designed wraps that are heated and applied to the nail which are designed to last up to 10 days. These are more party nails rather than every day wear.
Natural nail treatments (Vinylux, CND)
Vinylux is CND's fast drying polish that delivers week-long wear and incredible chip resistance. The colours match the Shellac range so you mix and match your nail finish.
Nail Art (this is where the fun begins…)
Now this is the bit I enjoy! It can be simply a few polka dots to something quite extravagant and bespoke. Some clients will just give me colours to play around with, their own design or something they have seen. Latest designs will be posted on Instagram, so get following!
Get inspired with this gallery of past creations
Facials (Dermalogica)
Immerse yourself into an hour or more of the perfect balance of relaxation and total wellbeing and is essentially a multistep skin treatment that is one of the best ways to take care of your skin. This involves a skin diagnosis, double cleanse, exfoliation, mask, rehydration and facial massage. This encourages promoting a clear well-hydrated complexion and can help your skin look younger. A facial works best when it is part of an ongoing programme of skin care. I recommend a facial once a month since that is your skin's natural lifecycle and I can provide advise on skin care at anytime.
For the complete package you can add a back, neck and shoulder massage melting away all your tension removing any unwanted knots.
Eye treatments
Choose from any combination of an eyebrow wax, shape, tint, high definition brow and/or LVL, instantly enhancing the eye area. Any tinting does require a patch test at least 48 hours prior to the tint.
LVL
LVL is one of my favourite treatments, instantly transforming your lashes, which creates the effect of longer lashes. The treatment will lift the lashes from the root giving the illusion of longer lashes. The lashes are tinted giving a mascara look effect lasting up to 6 weeks. It is ideal for those wanting to come away from individual lash extensions. Perfect for holidays, weddings and special occasions. A full patch test (4 components of this treatment have to be tested) is required 48 hours prior to the appointment.
Highbrow
High definition brow is the full Monty of brow treatments. This treatment does a little bit of everything, from tweezing, threading, waxing and tinting. Again, one of my favourite treatments as it is such a transformation. This is, by far, one of the most popular treatments.
Brow lamination - coming soon!
Brow lamination involves the "perming" of your eye brow hairs to provide a fuller, more even look. Your brow hairs are brushed upwards to pull them in a uniform vertical direction and then a neutraliser is applied to help seal your brows into place. Fantastic for unruly flat or downward growing hairs, eyebrow lamination changes the direction of growth creating a more uniformed look with a higher arch and more desirable shape. This will last 4 to 6 weeks and there is no patch testing as it uses a water soluble glue. Follow me on Instagram to check when this becomes available.
Facial waxing
I can do anything from upper lip to full facial waxing. I use Perron Rigot warm wax and hot wax, which I consider to be the best for facial waxing.
Massage
I trained in Swedish deep tissue massage. Choose from a back, neck and shoulder massage or an indulgent full body massage in a tranquil relaxing environment. This can be combined with a facial for the ultimate restorative package.
Body waxing - Female and male
I use a combination of Perron Rigot warm wax and hot wax, which is a range of high-quality gentle waxing products to meet all needs.
Waxing removes the hair from the root so that it grows back soft, finer and thinner. Great for those that are tired of the hassle of bristly shaving. One fabulous benefit of waxing is that the treatment also exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells and brightens the skin.
Luxury manicures and pedicures
I use OPI manicure and pedicure systems, incorporating filing and shaping nails, cuticle work, exfoliation, mask and rehydration, either can be finished with Vinylux, Shellac or gel.
Spray tans
I use Fake Bake and personally find it the most natural looking spray tan. It can be a half-body or full-body, perfect for nights out, special occasions and brides. This can be performed in the comfort of your own home or even a tanning party (minimum of 5 people and the host's treatment is free).
