Journal
Notes from the salon.
Guides on choosing the right service, caring for your nails between visits, and picking colours and finishes.
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Booking GuidesShellac vs Regular Polish: Which Should You Book?
It is the question we hear most often at the front of the salon: shellac or regular polish? Both sit on the menu, both are finished by hand, and both look be…3 min read
EnhancementsBio Gel vs Acrylic vs Gel-X: How to Choose Your Enhancement
Enhancements are where the menu gets technical, and where a little translation goes a long way. Acrylic, UV gel, Bio Gel, Gel-X and dipping powder are all wa…4 min read
Nail CareHow to Choose the Right Nail Shape
Colour gets all the attention, but shape is what people actually notice first. It sets the mood of a manicure before a single shade is chosen, and it decides…4 min read
TorontoNail Ideas for Toronto Wedding Season
Toronto weddings arrive in waves. There is the long summer run through the Distillery District and the islands, the golden stretch of September and October,…3 min read
Booking GuidesWhat to Book When Your Nails Need a Refill
You look down one morning and the set that was perfect a while ago has started to drift. There is a line at the base. One nail feels different from the other…3 min read
Booking GuidesPedicure vs Deluxe Pedicure
The pedicure chairs run along the stone wall at the back of the room, which is the quietest corner of the salon and, on a grey Toronto afternoon, the best se…3 min read
Colour & TrendsHow to Choose a Nail Colour for Your Skin Tone
Nearly every client who says a colour does not suit them has picked a shade that fights their undertone rather than a shade that is wrong. The same nude can…4 min read
Booking GuidesNail Appointment Guide for First-Time Clients
If you have never booked with us before, the hardest part is usually the menu rather than the appointment. There are a lot of services on it, several of them…3 min read