Belle Ame Beauty & Nails is a nail salon at 1 Mataku Way in Millwater, Rodney, with a 5.0 Google rating.
A good manicure is as much about prep as polish: cuticles eased back gently, nails shaped evenly, tools sterilised between clients rather than given a quick wipe. Gel and acrylic sets can last for weeks, but regulars know they should be soaked off properly rather than picked, or the natural nail underneath pays the price. It also pays to book ahead for Friday and Saturday slots, when neighbourhood salons tend to fill quickly.
For Millwater locals, having a five-star salon on the doorstep makes keeping nails tidy an easy errand rather than an expedition.