Sof Nails NZ is a nail studio at 5 Kibblewhite Road in Chartwell, Hamilton. It is run by a senior nail technician with more than 10 years in the nail industry, who trained in Argentina and has continued training in Spain, London and North America. The studio uses only vegan products, and it describes its work as natural-looking, thin and long-lasting nails.
The studio offers gel polish, cured under a lamp, which the studio says lasts four to five weeks and should be refreshed every three to four weeks. Its pedicure is done without soaking, with cuticle work, shaping and gel polish. BIAB, a structured overlay, is recommended for damaged or bitten nails, and the studio says visible results come after two sets. Acrylic enhancements are also available for an additional cost. Hand-painted nail art can be added to any service, with freehand designs. The technician also says she is qualified as a phlebotomist and laboratory technician, which informs her approach to hygiene and nail health. Our pick in Chartwell for a gel manicure with hand-painted art.