Take the salon itself for example. It is small, but at no point do you feel like there isn’t enough space. The ground level is home to three nail stations, a reception desk and a small seated area where clients can sit and sip complimentary tea, coffee, water or wine while they wait for their polish to dry.

Perhaps its best feature however is the huge glass shelving which fills one wall of the salon and is home to what Sarah calls the Chanel looking Essie polishes, Creative retail products and gorgeous striped gift boxes. Such shelving wouldn’t be out of place in a bar stocked full of optics and bottles and indeed, a funky bar is perhaps the best comparison for The Nail Lounge’s décor.

So does this fab look come with an extortionate treatment price tag? No, is the simple answer. A basic manicure is prices at £16.00 which can be customised with an extra such as a paraffin wax treatment or additional massage for just £3.00 – bargain!

 

 

Comfort and joy

A deep red is the corporate colour and aside from being used for the furniture, is also the predominant colour on the signage and literature (for which the owners commissioned a designer to produce copyrighted images which appear on the appointment cards and leaflets).

“The owners wanted to create a relaxed atmosphere and that’s why the chairs are more like the type of seating you’d find in a bar,” Sarah comments.
“Some salons can be quite clinical, but the emphasis here is very much on comfort.”

Yet the comfort isn’t at the expense of practicality. The light wood nail stations have been bespokely designed to be both stylish and functional.
Towels can be stored in a concealed shelf at the side for example, while files and tools are within easy reach in the two drawers at the other end. Given the lack of storage space overall, being able to pack everything away yet still have it close to hand ensures techs can do their job while also keeping the salon clutter-free.

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The Nail Lounge, 1 Kingly Court, Kingly Street, London W1. Call 020 7287 1847 to book an appointment.