Who provides the services at LOVE Nails?

All treatments are delivered by qualified nail technician Cat Gill in an exclusive one-on-one boutique environment.

What is included in the BIAB builder gel manicure?

The treatment includes cuticle care, nail shaping and buffing, a BIAB builder gel foundation for added strength, gel polish, nourishing hand cream, and essential cuticle oil, along with removal of existing gel polish.

Are removal services offered for existing extensions or gel?

Yes, safe removal options are available for BIAB, gel polish, and nail extensions, each paired with nail shaping, buffing, and hydrating cuticle oil.

Can I get custom nail art?

Yes, nail art is available per nail, featuring options such as chrome, glitters, decals, stencils, stamping, and gems.

Do pedicures include massage and exfoliation?

The Lavish Gel Pedicure includes feet and heel exfoliation with sugar scrub, a hydrating foot mask with hot towels, and a foot and calf massage using warm soya wax.

Is traditional polish available instead of gel?

Yes, traditional polish options are available upon request for selected manicure services.

LOVE Nails - Nelson

nail salon — Richmond · Richmond

About LOVE Nails - Nelson

LOVE Nails is a boutique nail studio operated by qualified nail technician Cat Gill, delivering dedicated one-on-one appointments in a private, attentive setting. Focused on nail health, strength, and bespoke styling, the studio offers a complete suite of services tailored to each client’s lifestyle—from fortifying builder gel treatments to meticulous natural nail care.

Every session emphasizes detailed cuticle care, custom shaping, and premium finishes using durable gel polish and nourishing finishing treatments. With an emphasis on individual care, clients receive unhurried attention whether visiting for regular maintenance, specialized nail art, or restorative manicures and pedicures.

Boutique Nail Care and Builder Gel Artistry at LOVE Nails

Finding a nail technician who balances aesthetic flair with rigorous nail health can transform routine beauty maintenance into a genuinely restorative ritual. At LOVE Nails, qualified nail technician Cat Gill provides a focused, boutique studio environment dedicated entirely to private, one-on-one appointments. Stepping away from the hurried rush of high-volume storefronts, the studio centers its philosophy on attentive client care, quality materials, and long-lasting durability.

The Boutique One-on-One Experience

The cornerstone of LOVE Nails is its dedicated personal setting. Every appointment is reserved exclusively for a single client, ensuring undisturbed attention from start to finish. This individualized setup allows for thorough consultation on nail goals, lifestyle needs, and preferred aesthetics. Cat takes the time to assess nail condition properly before applying any product, guaranteeing that every set looks polished while maintaining the underlying health and integrity of natural nails.

Whether clients seek minimal, understated natural nails or expressive custom accents, the experience is designed to feel calm, unhurried, and genuinely personalized.

Specialized Builder Gel and BIAB Treatments

LOVE Nails is widely known for its expertise in builder gel (BIAB) systems. Designed to add strength and resilience without the harshness often associated with traditional enhancements, builder gel overlays reinforce weak or brittle nails, allowing them to grow naturally underneath. Services range from natural nail overlays to full cover extensions and tidy infills, each paired with durable gel colour and nourishing cuticle hydration.

Clients seeking deeper pampering can opt for lavish treatments that incorporate warm foot soaks, exfoliating sugar scrubs, hydrating masks wrapped in hot towels, and soothing massages using warm soya wax. Precision nail art—ranging from delicate chrome finishes and glitters to stamping and decals—adds the perfect bespoke touch to any manicure.

Signature items

Gel Manicure with BIAB Builder Gel
Lavish Gel Pedicure
Lavish Gel Manicure
Full Cover Builder Gel Extensions
Builder Gel Overlay Natural Nails

Full Cover Builder Gel Extensions — Full cover builder gel extensions including gel polish finish.
Builder Gel Infill — Infill service for builder gel extensions or overlays, including gel polish.
Builder Gel Overlay Natural Nails — Strengthening builder gel overlay applied directly over natural nails, including gel polish.

Manicure

Gel Manicure - including Biab Builder Gel — Cuticles treated, nails styled and buffed, BIAB or builder gel applied for strength before gel polish, nourishing hand cream, and essential cuticle oil. Includes removal of existing gel polish.
Essential Gel Manicure — Cuticles treated, nails styled and buffed, gel polish applied, followed by nourishing hand cream and essential cuticle oil.
Lavish Gel Manicure — Hand soak, cuticle treatment, styling and buffing, sugar exfoliant, hydrating mask with hot towels, gel polish, hand cream massage, and cuticle oil. Includes gel polish removal.

Pedicure

Essential Gel Pedicure — Cuticles treated, gel polish applied, toe nails styled and buffed, foot lotion, and essential cuticle oil.
Lavish Gel Pedicure — Foot soak, cuticle treatment, toe styling and buffing, polish, sugar exfoliation on feet and heels, hydrating foot mask with hot towels, and foot and calf massage with warm soya wax and cuticle oil.

Nail Extras

Biab Removal & Tidy Up — BIAB removal, nails styled and buffed, finished with essential cuticle oil and hand lotion, leaving nails natural.
Nail Extension Removal — Removal of nail extensions, followed by nail styling, buffing, and essential cuticle oil.
Gel Polish Removal & Tidy up — Gel polish removed, nails styled and buffed, and finished with essential cuticle oil.
Nail Repair (per nail) — Repair treatment for an individual damaged nail.
Nail Art & Design (per nail) — Custom nail art options including glitters, decals, stencils, stamping, gems, or chrome.
Paint Style & Normal Polish — Nails styled and painted with your choice of polish.

Frequently asked questions

Who provides the services at LOVE Nails?: All treatments are delivered by qualified nail technician Cat Gill in an exclusive one-on-one boutique environment.
What is included in the BIAB builder gel manicure?: The treatment includes cuticle care, nail shaping and buffing, a BIAB builder gel foundation for added strength, gel polish, nourishing hand cream, and essential cuticle oil, along with removal of existing gel polish.
Are removal services offered for existing extensions or gel?: Yes, safe removal options are available for BIAB, gel polish, and nail extensions, each paired with nail shaping, buffing, and hydrating cuticle oil.
Can I get custom nail art?: Yes, nail art is available per nail, featuring options such as chrome, glitters, decals, stencils, stamping, and gems.
Do pedicures include massage and exfoliation?: The Lavish Gel Pedicure includes feet and heel exfoliation with sugar scrub, a hydrating foot mask with hot towels, and a foot and calf massage using warm soya wax.
Is traditional polish available instead of gel?: Yes, traditional polish options are available upon request for selected manicure services.

Tips

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