Your Visit
Before, during & after
Everything in one place: how to prep for your appointment, what to expect in the studio, and how to keep your set looking good until I see you next.
- Greenvale 3059
- Confirmation within 24 hours
- 10-minute grace
In Order
One visit, start to finish
Follow the whole thing in order — what helps the night before, how the day itself runs, and what your set needs once you’re home.
the night before
Come as you are
Please don’t feel you need to tidy your nails up before you come. Bitten, grown out, or still wearing product from another salon: none of it fazes me. I’ve worked on every kind of nail there is, and honestly I’m just glad you’ve booked in. Wherever yours are today, that’s where we’ll begin.
If you can, arrive with nothing on your nails. Wearing product from another salon? I can remove it safely first — just mention it in your booking notes so I set aside the time.
Planning nail art? Save a few photos of colours, shapes or designs you love. We talk through what suits your nails before I pick up a brush.
the morning of
Skip the hand cream
Moisturiser right before your appointment makes it harder for gel to bond, so leave your hands bare that morning. Every set finishes with cuticle oil anyway, so they won’t stay dry for long.
the drive over
Greenvale, with easy parking
The studio is in Greenvale 3059, in Melbourne’s north. I share the exact studio address once your booking is confirmed. It keeps the studio calm and private. Parking is easy on the quiet suburban streets out front, so there’s no circling a packed shopping-strip car park.
- Roxburgh Park & Attwood — just a few minutes up the road.
- Craigieburn & Westmeadows — about ten minutes’ drive.
- Sunbury & Tullamarine — comfortably within twenty minutes.
Running late? Give me a call on 0466 288 971 and I’ll do my best to work around it. There’s a 10-minute grace period. After that I may need to simplify or shorten your service so the next client isn’t kept waiting.
in the chair
Quiet, unhurried, one-on-one
The studio is a calm, private space rather than a salon floor. There’s no counter to queue at, and you’ll never share your appointment with another client. It starts on time and runs one-on-one from first file to final top coat.
I set aside a full appointment just for you and I don’t double-book, so there’s no reason to rush. Bring your coffee, queue up a podcast, or just enjoy the hour of quiet.
Hygiene is part of the quiet too: fresh files for every client, and metal tools sterilised between appointments. When we finish, pay however suits you, card or cash on the day, and there’s no deposit needed to book.
See everything I offerthat evening
Aftercare begins
Your part of the job starts now, and it’s mostly small daily habits. The one that matters most begins tonight: a drop of cuticle oil rubbed into each nail. The full list is just below.
week three
Infills, and the odd repair
As your nails grow, the balance of the set shifts. BIAB and Gel-X stay strong when they’re maintained on time, so an infill every three to four weeks keeps everything sound.
And if a nail breaks before then, no need to wait for your next full appointment. A repair visit fixes a single nail fast, so one break never costs you the whole set.
Aftercare
Keep your set flawless
A good set is a two-person job. I handle the application, and the small daily habits are your part.
Cuticle oil, every day
Gloves for cleaning and gardening
Never pick or peel
Not sure what your set needs?
Send me a photo and I’ll tell you honestly whether it’s an infill, a repair, or time for a fresh set.
Ask a Question- Easy street parking
- 10-minute grace period
- Pay on the day — card or cash
Still wondering about something?
Anything this page hasn’t answered is probably in the FAQ. If it’s not there, just ask me directly.
Ready When You Are
Prepped and ready for a new set?
Send through your request with the days and times that suit you, and I’ll confirm your appointment personally within 24 hours.