Studio Y Nails and Beauty is a nail salon at 13 Stafford Street in Whataupoko, Gisborne. It offers acrylic full sets with gel, acrylic infills and overlays, nail art with stickers, gems and hand-painted designs, and gel and acrylic removal. Gel manicures include cuticle work, shaping and buffing, and there is an express manicure and an express gel pedicure. Children under 11 can have their nails tidied and painted.
Bookings are made online, and the website asks for a 50 per cent deposit to secure a time. Cancel or reschedule with at least 48 hours' notice, or a 50 per cent cancellation fee applies. A no-show costs the full appointment price, and arriving more than 10 minutes late may mean the appointment is rescheduled and the deposit kept. Bookings outside open hours need prior contact, and the website says an after-hours fee may apply. One client says the service is professional and welcoming and books months ahead. Our pick in Gisborne for a gel manicure from a salon with clear booking terms.