Beauty treatment price list 2014.

Waxing.

Eyebrows £5

Lip / chin £5

Underarm £7

Bikini £8

High bikini £10

Arm £9

1/2 leg £10

3/4 leg £12

Full leg £15

Back/ chest £15

Facials. ( Dermalogica )

Mini facial inc cleanse, face massage (1/2 hr) £12

Full facial inc steam, exfoliant, mask, face massage ( 1 hr) £20

Sienna X spray tanning.

Full body spray £15

1/2 body (  arms, back, face and chest ) £10

Legs £8

Spray tan parties 4 guests or more (host's tan is free.) 

Complementary £10 offer on all 1st tans, full price thereafter.

Tinting.

Eyebrow tint £4

Eyelash tint £7

Eyelash and brow tint £10

Eyebrow tint and shape £8

Triple lash extensions £10

Massage.

Back/neck/ shoulders (1/2 hr) £15

Full body inc  face (1 hr) £25

Indian head massage (15 mins) £10

Adult Pamper/ party packages to order. -Prices on quotation. 

Kids nail parties - price on quotation.

Fully qualified  therapist (ITEC ) and insured ( BABTAC ).

Julesnailz current price list 2014

Nail services.

Acrylic full set /inc tips £15

Acrylic on natural nails  £10

Silk wrap full set / inc  tips £15 

Gel full set / inc tips £25 

Gel on natural nails £15

Gel polish on full set ( inc tips) £30

Gel polish on natural nails £20

Gel polish on toes £20

Gel polish on fingers and toes set £35

French manicure polish extra £2

Polish change £5 ( or 50p per nail)

Infill acrylic £10

Infill gel £15

Acrylic and gel soak off removal £8 ( free with new set/service) 

Nail art /bows extra £1 per nail

Full crystal treasure nail extra £2 per nail

Manicure.

Basic mani ( inc soak, cuticle, lotion) inc polish. £10- 30 mins.

Spa mani ( inc soak, exfoliate, cuticle, lotion, massage) inc polish £15- 45 mins.

Pedicure.

Basic pedi ( inc soak, cuticle, lotion) inc polish £15- 30 mins.

Spa pedi ( inc soak, exfoliate, cuticle, lotion, massage) inc polish £20- 45 mins

Basic mani and pedi set £20- 1 hr.

Spa mani and pedi set £30 - 1 hr 30mins.

Polish change £5 ( or 50p per nail)

French manicure extra £2

All nail art £1 extra per nail

Crystal full treasure nail extra £2 per nail.

Under 18's get 20% discount off all prices for all services.

Discount nail salon v freelance nail tech?

I think the title of this blog is a subject that is close to all self employed nail technicians out there and i dont think it will ever be appreciated the hard work and committment we put in to provide a top class service. 

Well since qualifying as a nail technician in july of this year ( extremely demanding year long course i may add) and entering the industry with an internationally recognised qualification that was made up of a theory exam covering all systems of nail technology, ( acrylic, silk and gels) and a practical assessment being observed by an external examiner, i am a bit dissppointed by the competition that is out there and how becoming a tech will probably not be as profitable as i had imagined. I live in an inner urban part of london where every other shop on any high street consists of a discount nail store. They charge the most ridiculously low amount of money for a full set of acrylics putting us mobile techs in an impossible position to compete for clients. Realistically they must only be making a few pounds for a full set after they minus product costs!! The reality of that situation is you'd have to doing alot of nails to make any decent money. 

You see i wish the nail enhancement industry was like how it was a decade or two ago. Back then you'd go to a nail tech and i may add pay quite a bit for a full set but with that you got a top class service, no drills wrecking your nails, a good conversation and last but not least a thourough hygenic treament was carried out and you were amazed with the end result. Most part of that was because your nail enhancement service was qenuinly carried out with love and a desire to give you a professional treatment that you deserved. Whats happening now is the treatment time is ridiculously short due to drilling at every opportunity to save time on manual filing, acrylic is slapped on paying no attention to zoning and creating the perfect c- curve, no form of nail prep or sanitisation whatsoever and lastly no conversation!! That couldnt possibily happen because that might just mean they would have to engage with you and that might just put any extra 5/10 mins on your treatment time!!!

Ive come to accept this tragically!! I went into the nail industry because i have a passion for nails and am driven to provide my clients with a top class professional experience. There will always be two sets of clients 1. The ones that will always want to spend the minimum amount of money possible and have no regard for hygiene practises and the health of their natural nails and 2. Clients that would never allow themselves to be abused by such a sub standard provision and are always prepared to pay that little extra for a professional, hygienic nail enhancement service. As well as have a nice conversation and some me-time!! I know what type of client i am or i wouldnt be writing this now, i just hope the nail industry doesnt completely become a cheap quick in and out concept that it has seem to become but to stay recognised as a luxurious, professional treatment that is enhanced because of the personal one to one service we provide to our clients. I somehow think the former is more than likely to take precedence somehow but we can live in hope! 

Well as a newly qualified tech i will always pride myself of my professionalism, my hygeinic practises and that little bit extra i give in the form of a drink and a chat!! I know for some clients that makes the whole experience for them. So i wont be cutting myself short for 1 and a half hours work, all done by hand , i'll be providing my services for the price it reflects. I think this debate will go on for a while yet but unfortunately for us techs that went into the industry hoping for it be a profitable buisness will find it increasingly difficult to compete with the ever increasing competition out there!!!

Until next time guys!!

Julesnailz

Nail enhancement aftercare advice.

Wear gloves when using water or gardening.

Use a good quality hand cream morning and evening.

Apply cuticle oil to the cuticles morning and evening.

Do not pick at the overlay, this will damage your natural nail underneath. 

Return for regular maintenance treatments, 2 weeks for infill, 4 weeks for re-balance.

Follow a good diet and drink plenty of water. 

Do not use your nails as tools!! 

Treat them with care and you will prolong the life of your enhancements.

Only use acetone-free polish remover. Pure acetone will melt the overlay and damage it!! 

Finally enjoy your new set of nails and show them off proudly!!

Nuff luv @julesnailz ❤

Acrylic enhancement safe removal.

Hi guys, been a way a long while been working hard and staying focused but wanted to post the method of how to remove your acrylic enhancements the safe and correct way. Too many of you just pick them off and end up ruining your natural nails!! Step 1......
1. Pour pure acetone into a small glass bowl, two if possible for both sets of fingers.
2. Clip down length and file over the overlay to reduce thickness, DO NOT ever make contact with natural nail plate!! This can cause damage!!
3. Submerge fingers into acetone, cover with a small towel to limit over exposure to the chemical.... Now wait!!!!!!
4. After 20 mins check progress, using a wooden orange stick ( can get from chemist) start scraping away melted acrylic.
5. Submerge fingers again, leave for another 20 mins!!!! Repeat above step removing melted acrylic.
6. Continue above steps until all product has been removed. Soak up excess acetone with kitchen paper and dispose of in a wrapped bin liner in an outside bin.
7.Use a buffer to gently buff surface of the nail to smooth out and tidy up. Apply cuticle oil to cuticle and nail plate and massage in.

So girlies, no more half peeled off nails please, get a pal to do this for you and have a girlie pamper nail night!!

Hope you found this helpful!!! #teemteam laters!!!!
Julesnailz❤💋❤💋

Easy French/ white tip acrylic enhancement.

I feel like I've been on holiday, what with all the Xmas rush and new year festivities Ive hardly done any nails but that's all behind me now and I'm back on form. I did a few sets of Xmas party nails for a few client's over Xmas but a regular of mine just likes a classic French mani look. She doesn't like all the glam n glitz and funky nail art so I did her a simple classic French white tip acrylic nail enhancement. This is a really quick and easy nail enhancement and can be finished in 45 mins or less if your super fast!!!!. I will go through the application step by step with you.

1. Prep all nails as usual, dry mani- push back/ tidy up cuticles.
2. Etch the surface of all nails using high grit file 180/ 240 white block to remove shine.
3. Remove all dust and dehydrate nail plate using a suitable cleanser.
4. Size up tips, apply and cut down to desired length. Shape free edge of tip as required.
5. DO NOT blend the smile line of the tip! Lightly etch the white tip with a white block to just remove surface shine ( very lightly).
6. Apply primer to the natural nail only.
7. Apply clear acrylic to all nails, using zoning technique.
8. Refine and shape nails making sure there is a nice c- curve to the finish, use 180 file and white block to refine.
9. Apply cuticle oil to all nails , and bring to a high shine using a 3 way buffer.

I used The Edge French white tips, easily purchased through any leading beauty store, cost £5 approx for box of 100 in assorted sizes.

There you go !!!! This a a lovely timeless classic look that is still very popular and can be worn for any occasion. Will be back soon with some more nail/ mani tips. See you later! Jules x

Rocking teen nail art manicure.

Well you know how im always looking for a bargain when it comes to nail art products!! I was out and about xmas shopping the other day when i spotted a pack of nail art pens in the Primark store!!! They were only £2.50 and you get a black and white one but in addition you get some rhinestones in a little container attached to them both!! Result :-) ive brought rhinestones from ebay for a couple of quid alone!! Well i tried them out the other night on this teen mani i did and they are absolutley fine!! I brought a black nail art pen nearly exactly the same the other week from boots and it was almost £4!!!! So back to what i always say keep your eyes open when ever your out and about theres always a bargain to be had!! Well thats my nail art tip for the day.. Will be back shortly with a how to tutorial on stunning flock velveteen manicure!! ❤❤❤❤