On Saturday I went along to London College of Beauty Therapy's Salon. The treatment of choice this week; gel nail tip enhancements.
Given this is the first time I have had false nails, it was a surprisingly relaxing experience. Although the treatment took 2 hours, this went by swiftly, and before I knew it, my nails were long (and glamourous)!
Being a college salon, the prices are extremely reasonable, and the quality of treatment is that of a normal salon. I highly recommend it and am very impressed with the service I received.
The below are the nail treatments on offer at LCBT Salon (excluding pedicure):
Manicure
- Mini Manicure 30 minutes £5.00 - This includes a file and paint, file and buff or a file and hand massage
- Basic Manicure 45 minutes £10.00 - Including a file, paint, cuticle work, exfoliation and hand and arm massage
- Deluxe Manicure 45 - 60 minutes £12 - As the basic manicure plus thermal gloves, paraffin wax or foot mask treatment
- Natural Overlay 75 minutes £10
- Natural Overlay Maintenance 90 minutes £7.50
- Nail Enhancements 120 minutes £14 - Including Silk or Fibreglass
- Acrylic with tips 120 minutes £14
- Acrylic Sculpture Enhancements 120 minutes £16.50
- Gel with Tips Enhancements 120 minutes £14
- Gel Sculpture Enhancements 120 minutes £16.50
- Nail Manitenance 90 -120 minutes£12.50
- Nail Art (per nail) 5 minutes £0.50
- Nail Art (full set) 30 minutes £4
- 3D Nail Art (per nail) up to 20 minutes £1
- Airbrush Nail Art (both hands) 45 minutes £4
- Removal of Enhancements 60 minutes £5.50
For more about LCBT Salon, visit www.lcbt.co.uk/lcbtsalon
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