Verdo Nails & Beauty

About Verdo Nails & Beauty

Verdo Parnell is an award-winning boutique nail and beauty salon on Parnell Road in one of Auckland's most charming heritage villages. The team specialises in manicures, pedicures, facial treatments, brows, waxing and spray tanning, with every appointment delivered by experienced therapists using premium products including The Gel Bottle, Medik8, Pure Fiji and Adashiko.

The treatment menu runs broad and deep. On the nails side you'll find everything from an express shape and polish to spa and deluxe rituals with coconut-milk soaks, sugar scrubs and paraffin wax, plus HEMA-free Builder Gel (BIAB), Gel-X soft-gel extensions, SNS dipping powder and tiered nail art. Skin care covers Medik8 facials, chemical peels, Skin Pen microneedling and mesotherapy, while the salon's cosmetic tattoo artists create Nano Hairstroke and Ombre Powder brows, lash-line enhancements and lip blush. Lash sets range from natural-looking Classic to full Mega volume, and the Black Magic spray tan — voted Best Spray Tans in Auckland by REMIX and Verve magazines — rounds out the body menu. There's even a pampering menu scaled down for kids.

You'll find Verdo at 245 Parnell Road, behind Solitaire Jewellery and Rumi Restaurant and next to Parnell Chiropractor. The salon opens seven days a week with late nights on Thursdays and Fridays, bookings are made online, and gift vouchers and take-home products are available through the online store.

Verdo Parnell: Auckland's Award-Winning Boutique Nail & Beauty Salon

Tucked behind Solitaire Jewellery and Rumi Restaurant just off the brick walkway of Parnell Road, Verdo Parnell describes itself as Auckland's award-winning boutique beauty salon, and the breadth of its treatment menu backs that up. Manicures, pedicures, facial treatments, brows, lashes, cosmetic tattooing, waxing and spray tans are all under one roof, delivered by experienced therapists working with premium brands such as The Gel Bottle, Medik8, Pure Fiji and Adashiko.

Pure Fiji is the thread running through the salon's signature rituals. Manicures start with proper cuticle care, shaping and buffing, then build from a classic regular manicure to spa and deluxe versions with coconut-milk soaks, sugar scrubs, paraffin wax and a hand-and-arm massage. The pedicure ladder climbs from a quick shape and polish to the Spa Pedicure — the salon's most popular booking, with a coconut bath-milk soak, callus care and a relaxing foot massage — and on to the Ultimate Deluxe, which the team describes as just like a facial for your feet, complete with a salicylic peel and a hydra-vital mask wrap. Combos pair a manicure and pedicure in one sitting, with paraffin and shellac options.

Nails, from natural to full length

For longer-lasting wear, the enhancement menu covers the modern classics. Builder Gel, known as BIAB, is The Gel Bottle's HEMA-free and TPO-free strengthening overlay that helps natural nails grow, holding for two to six weeks between visits. Gel-X soft-gel extensions by Apres add instant length without the weight of acrylic, SNS dipping powder delivers a chip-free finish for two to four weeks, and premium Gel Bottle gel polish stays glossy for up to a month. Nail art is tiered across three levels, with add-ons for French tips, ombre, chrome effects, charms and rhinestones. Younger clients have their own menu of mani-pedis using Pure Fiji products and kid-safe polish.

Skin, brows and lashes

Skin care is a serious strand of the business. Free ten-minute consultations lead into Medik8 classic facials, chemical peels, Skin Pen microneedling, dermaplaning, Celluma LED light therapy and mesotherapy, alongside a Deep Pore Aqua Micro-bubble facial that pairs hydrodermabrasion and extractions with high-frequency and finishing serums for congested skin. Therapists tailor each treatment to concerns such as acne, pigmentation, fine lines or dullness. Cosmetic tattooing covers Nano Hairstroke and Ombre Powder brows, lash-line enhancement and lip blushing, each starting with a free, no-obligation consultation. On the brow-and-lash side you can book waxing, tinting and hybrid brow dye, the popular Eye Works combo, keratin lash lifts, and extension sets from natural-looking Classic to full Mega volume, plus anime, doll and cat-eye styling.

Waxing rounds out the body menu — bikini, Brazilian, full-leg and full-arm waxing sit alongside quick lip, chin and brow waxes and dedicated men's services — and walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. Spray tanning is a quiet point of pride: Verdo's Black Magic tan is made from natural ingredients, suits all skin tones, fades evenly and lasts seven to ten days, and the salon's spray tans have been voted Best Spray Tans in Auckland by REMIX and Verve magazines.

Planning your visit

Verdo Parnell sits at 245 Parnell Road, next door to Parnell Chiropractor, and opens seven days a week, with late nights until 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays for after-work appointments. Bookings are made online, and the salon runs seasonal specials — recent winter promotions bundled a post-treatment goodie bag with discounts on peel and microneedling treatments. Gift vouchers and take-home products are available through the salon's online store, and first-timers unsure where to start can book a free consultation and let the therapists map out a plan.

Signature items

• Spa Pedicure
• Ultimate Deluxe Pedicure
• Builder Gel (BIAB)
• Gel-X Soft Gel Extensions
• Eye Works
• Spray Tan

Menu

Combos

• Naked Shellac Pedi & Mani — Manicure and pedicure duo finished with shellac.
• Combo Pedi & Mani — Hands and feet done in one appointment.
• Paraffin Pedi & Mani — Mani and pedi with warm paraffin wax for extra hydration.

Waxing

• Nose Wax — Quick removal of visible nose hair.
• Ear Wax — Gentle waxing for ear hair.
• Upper Lip Waxing — Precision wax for the upper lip.
• Chin Waxing — Smooths stray chin hair.
• Eyebrow Waxing — Brow shaping with quality wax.
• Under Arms Waxing — Smooth underarms that last for weeks.
• Men's Shoulders Waxing — Shoulder grooming for men.
• Lips & Chin Waxing Combo — Both facial zones waxed in one visit.
• Bikini Line Wax — Neatens and tidies the bikini line.
• Half Arms Wax — Hair removal for half of the arms.
• Half Legs Wax — Hair removal for half of the legs.
• Brazilian Wax — Full intimate-area waxing.
• Men's Upper Chest Waxing — Chest grooming for men.
• Men's Back Wax — Back hair removal for men.
• Facial Wax — Full-face waxing session.
• Full Arms Wax — Complete arm hair removal.
• Full Legs Wax — Complete leg hair removal.

Eyebrows

• Eyebrows Wax — Clean brow shaping with quality wax.
• Eyebrows Tint — Tint to define and darken natural brows.
• Combo Eyebrows Wax & Tint — Shape and colour in one visit.
• Hybrid Brows Wax + Tint — Hybrid dye for fuller, longer-lasting brow colour.
• Eye Works — Express brow shape, brow tint and lash tint combo.

Eyelashes

• Eyelash Tint — Deepens natural lash colour.
• Eyelash Remove Only — Professional removal of existing extensions.
• Eyelash Infill (Classic) — Top-up for classic one-to-one lash sets.
• Eyelash Infill (Volume) — Top-up for hand-fanned volume sets.
• Eyelash Infill (Hybrid) — Top-up for mixed classic-and-volume sets.
• Keratin Lash Lift — Lifts and curls natural lashes with keratin.
• Keratin Lash Lift & Tint — Lift and tint for darker, lifted lashes.
• Eyelash Extensions Classic (New) — One extension per natural lash for natural definition.
• Eyelash Extensions Classic (Removal & Re-application) — Old set removed and a fresh classic set applied.
• Eyelash Extensions Hybrid (New) — Mixed technique for textured, fluffy lashes.
• Eyelash Extensions Hybrid (Removal & Re-application) — Old set removed and a fresh hybrid set applied.
• Eyelash Extensions Volume (New) — Hand-fanned fans on each lash for soft, full volume.
• Eyelash Extensions Volume (Removal & Re-application) — Old set removed and a fresh volume set applied.
• Eyelash Extensions Mega (New) — Maximum-density set for dramatic volume.
• Eyelash Extensions Mega (Removal & Re-application) — Old set removed and a fresh mega set applied.
• Anime / Doll / Cat Eye Style — Custom shaped sets including anime, wispy, doll and Russian styles.

Manicures

• Manicure Shape & Polish — Shape and polish only, perfect when you're short on time.
• Fingers Tidy Up — A quick tidy-up for nails between full manicures.
• Regular Manicure — Soak, cuticle care, trim, file and buff with Pure Fiji lotion and regular polish.
• Spa Manicure — Pure Fiji soak, sugar scrub, extended massage and body butter with regular polish.
• Deluxe Manicure — Coconut milk soak, full cuticle care, sugar scrub, paraffin wax and arm massage.
• Basic Gel Polish Manicure (New Application) — Nails tidied, filed and buffed, finished with long-lasting chip-resistant gel polish.
• Basic Gel Polish Manicure (Removal & Re-application) — Existing gel soaked off and a fresh colour reapplied.
• Gel Polish Add On — Swap regular polish for gel on any manicure.
• Paraffin Wax Add On — Warm paraffin treatment for deeply hydrated hands.
• Gel / Shellac Removal Only — Soak-off removal finished with cuticle oil and Pure Fiji hand cream.

Pedicures

• Toe Nails Tidy Up — Quick trim and tidy for toenails.
• Pedicure Shape & Polish — Shape and polish for toes when you're short on time.
• Signature Pedicure — Coconut bath-milk soak, sugar scrub and moisturising body butter on heels.
• Spa Pedicure — The salon's most popular: bath-milk soak, callus care, sugar scrub and foot massage.
• Deluxe Pedicure — Adds magnesium salt soak, cucumber and green tea mask, foot wrap and extended massage.
• Ultimate Deluxe Pedicure — Salicylic peel, Pure Fiji soak, scrub, callus care and hydra-vital mask wrap.
• Basic Gel Polish Pedicure (New Application) — Toes tidied and finished with long-lasting gel polish.
• Basic Gel Polish Pedicure (Removal & Re-application) — Old gel removed and a fresh colour applied to toes.
• Gel Polish Add On — Upgrade your pedicure to a gel finish.
• Toe Gel / Shellac Removal Only — Gentle soak-off removal for toenails.

Spray Tan

• Spray Tan — Black Magic tan with natural ingredients, fading evenly over 7-10 days.

Kids' Pampering

• Shape & Polish — Nails shaped and painted with kid-safe polish.
• Signature Manicure — Pure Fiji soak, cuticle care, hand massage and kid-safe polish.
• Signature Pedicure — Pure Fiji bath-milk soak, nail shaping and kid-safe polish.
• Spa Manicure — Extra-pampering hand treatment with Pure Fiji products.
• Spa Pedicure — Extra-pampering foot treatment with Pure Fiji products.
• Combo Mani & Pedi with Gel — Hands and toes in one visit with a gel finish.
• Gel Add On — Gel finish upgrade for kids' nails.

Facial Treatments

• Facial Treatment Consultation — Free ten-minute skin assessment and treatment plan.
• Celluma LED Light Therapy — Light therapy to support skin health and calm breakouts.
• Dermaplaning — Physical exfoliation that lifts dead skin and fine hair.
• Skin Pen Microneedling — Collagen-stimulating treatment for fine lines, scars and texture.
• Skin Pen Microneedling (Numbing Add On) — Numbing cream for extra comfort during microneedling.
• Skin Pen Microneedling (Neck Add On) — Extend your microneedling session to the neck.
• Deep Pore Aqua Micro-bubble Acne Facial — Hydrodermabrasion, extractions, high-frequency, mask and finishing serums.
• Medik8 Classic Facial — Personalised facial with double cleanse, exfoliation, serums, mask and massage.
• Chemical Peel — Professional peel to brighten dullness and smooth skin texture.
• Facial Mesotherapy — Skin-boosting mesotherapy treatment for the face.
• Mesotherapy Under Eyes / Target Area — Targeted mesotherapy for under-eyes or a focus area.
• Mesotherapy Hand & Neck Add-On — Extend mesotherapy to hands and neck.
• Mesotherapy Course of 4 — A series of four mesotherapy sessions.

Builder Gel (BIAB)

• Builder Gel Removal — Soak off, trim, shape and buff, finished with cuticle oil and hand cream.
• Builder Gel on Natural Nails (New) — Strengthening, glossy HEMA-free and TPO-free overlay for natural nails.
• Builder Gel Infill (Short & Medium) — Regrowth infill on short to medium builder gel nails.
• Builder Gel on Natural Nails (Removal & Re-application) — Full removal then a fresh builder gel application.
• Builder Gel Infill (Long & Extra) — Regrowth infill on long or extra-length builder gel nails.
• Builder Gel with Extensions (New) — Builder gel applied with tip extensions for added length.

Cosmetic Tattooing

• Cosmetic Tattooing Consultation — Free, no-obligation chat about goals, technique and aftercare.
• First Ombre Powder Brows Appointment — Soft, shaded powder effect for a made-up brow look.
• Second Ombre Powder Brows Appointment — Perfecting session to complete your ombre brows.
• First Nano Hairstroke Brows Appointment — Hair-by-hair strokes for natural-looking brows.
• Second Nano Hairstroke Brows Appointment — Perfecting session to complete your nano brows.
• Brows Yearly Touch Up — Annual colour refresh for ombre or nano brows.
• Nano Lashline First Appointment — Subtle lash-enhancement tattoo along the lash line.
• Lip Blushing / Neutralisation First Appointment — Natural colour and definition added to the lips.
• Lip Blushing Second Appointment — Perfecting session for your lip blush.
• Lazer Tattoo Removal — Laser sessions to fade or remove unwanted tattoos.

SNS Dipping Powder

• SNS on Natural Nails — Chip-free dipping powder on natural nails, lasting two to four weeks.
• SNS on Natural Nails (with Removal) — Old SNS removed then a fresh dipping powder application.
• SNS Extensions — Dipping powder applied over extensions for added length.
• SNS Finger Repair — Single-finger SNS repair.
• Nail Art / Gel Add On — Art or gel upgrade for your SNS service.
• SNS Removal Only — Soak-off removal of dipping powder.

Premium Gel Mani & Pedi

• Gel Polish Manicure (The Gel Bottle) — Glossy, mirror-finish HEMA-free gel manicure lasting two to three weeks.
• Gel Polish Pedicure (The Gel Bottle) — The same long-lasting Gel Bottle finish for your toes.
• Nail Art / Design Add On — Custom art or design added to your gel service.
• French Tip Nail Art Add On — Classic French tips in gel.
• Ombre Effect Add On — Gradient ombre effect in gel.
• Chrome Effect Add On — Mirror chrome finish in gel.
• Charms / Rhinestones / Flowers — Decorative charms and rhinestones added to nails.
• Gel Polish Finger Repair — Single-finger gel polish repair.

Gel-X Soft Gel Extensions

• Gel-X Short Length — Lightweight Apres soft-gel extensions in a short length.
• Gel-X Infill (Short) — Regrowth infill for short Gel-X sets.
• Gel-X Medium Length — Soft-gel extensions in a medium length.
• Gel-X Long Length — Soft-gel extensions in a long length.
• Gel-X Infill (Long) — Regrowth infill for long Gel-X sets.
• Gel-X XL Length — Maximum-length soft-gel extensions.
• Nail Art Level 1 — Entry-tier nail art add-on.
• Nail Art Level 2 — Mid-tier nail art add-on.
• Nail Art Level 3 — Detailed, higher-tier nail art add-on.
• Gel-X Removal Only — Gentle removal of Gel-X extensions.
• Acrylic Gel Removal — Safe removal of acrylic enhancements.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Verdo Parnell located?

At 245 Parnell Road, Auckland 1052 — behind Solitaire Jewellery and Rumi Restaurant, next to Parnell Chiropractor.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Wednesday 9am-7pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm.

How do I book an appointment?

Bookings are made online through the salon's Fresha booking page; gift vouchers can also be purchased online.

Which product brands does the salon use?

Treatments use premium lines including The Gel Bottle, Medik8, Pure Fiji, Adashiko and Apres, with Black Magic for spray tanning.

Do you offer treatments for children?

Yes — there is a dedicated kids' menu of manicures and pedicures using Pure Fiji products and kid-safe polish.

Can I walk in for waxing?

Waxing walk-ins are welcome subject to availability; booking ahead is recommended for other treatments.

Do skin and cosmetic tattoo treatments start with a consultation?

Yes — facial treatments and cosmetic tattooing both begin with a free consultation to plan the right approach.

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