Copper soaking bowls, hand-woven lighting, and entirely vegan, botanical products shape the tranquil spa setting at this Merivale nail salon. Operating on Papanui Road for over eight years, the studio focuses on gentle nail care free from harsh chemicals and animal testing, offering gel nails, nail extensions, manicures, pedicures, and lash treatments. Appointments can be booked online, with seasonal packages running at times that require advance booking and 24 hours’ notice for cancellations.
Clients frequently single out the soothing, unhurried atmosphere, praising the complementary tea, warm staff, and treatments such as chrome finishes and the Sunkissed Pedicure with pressure foot massages. Hygiene standards earn particular mention, with visitors appreciating tools opened fresh from sanitised packets. It sits alongside five other nail salons within a kilometre along the Merivale shopping strip, sharing the top tier of customer ratings in the immediate area. Our pick in Merivale for a calm, restorative pedicure.