Why we don’t soak your hands before a shellac / gel polish / nail polish manicure
This will be somewhat controversial, as we find that certain nail technicians believe this is a myth, but we feel strongly about it and speak from experience: water can compromise the manicure itself. If you come and see us for a shellac / gel polish / nail polish...
Shellac vs Gel – in a nutshell
In this blog post, we’ll explain in layman terms what the difference is between shellac and gel manicure, as we find that there’s a lot of confusion concerning this topic in the market. A gel manicure and a shellac manicure are essentially the same thing:...
Want your shellac manicure last even longer? You should try this!
A shellac manicure can usually last 14 days without chipping. If you want your shellac to last another fortnight or so, protecting your natural nails, a nude-ish Shellac Forte is your best bet. Here are 3 reasons why you may want to try it. If you like neutral colours...
Nail extension – Tips or no tips, that is the question
Tips vs Sculptured nail extensions – a debate that divides nail technicians. Figaro London’s manicurists never work with tips. Here’s why and what we think of this question. Tips – great time savers Tips are essentially pieces of moulded...
