Allure Nail Studio has been providing excellence in nails from its charming villa in Tauranga's CBD since 2006. The studio's fully qualified team of nail technicians focuses on elegant nail enhancements, immaculate manicures, pedicures and gel services, offering everything from acrylic and gel work through to advice on how to maintain the health of your nails.
The service range is broad: acrylic full sets, Forever French, French tips and overlays, plus backfills, infills, rebalancing and per-nail repairs to keep a set looking fresh. Manicures and pedicures are tiered from a quick Tidy and Polish through Express, Deluxe and Indulgent options that add cuticle work, exfoliation, massage and a relaxing paraffin dip for dry hands and feet. Gel polish lovers can opt for Gelavish, the studio's long-wear system that leaves no chipped or smudged nails — expect flawless nails for at least 14 days.
The team behind the polish is well credentialed: co-owner Emma is a qualified nail technician and international educator who trains technicians in New Zealand and overseas, and is also president of the NZ Beauty Association and a moderator for TE PUKENGA. Senior nail technician Katherine brings more than 16 years of experience and particular skill in nail art and design, while co-owner Margaret works behind the scenes to keep clients and the team happy.
Beyond everyday appointments, Allure arranges customised packages for weddings and hen's parties, beginning with a free consultation. The studio opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturdays from 9am to 4pm, and can open late night by appointment.
Step inside a charming villa in Tauranga's city centre and you'll find Allure Nail Studio, a dedicated nail salon that has been caring for local hands and feet since 2006. Nearly two decades on, the studio remains focused on the craft it is known for: elegant nail enhancements, immaculate manicures and pedicures, and long-wearing gel services — all delivered by a fully qualified team of nail technicians.
The setting is part of the appeal. Rather than a rushed, conveyor-belt appointment, clients at Allure receive personalised attention from the moment they step through the door. The studio carries an extensive selection of polish colours to choose from, and visitors will also find retail products in the studio to help maintain the health of their nails between visits.
The service menu is genuinely broad. On the enhancements side, the team creates acrylic full sets, Forever French, French tips, natural tips and overlays, then keeps them looking their best with natural acrylic backfills, French acrylic rebalancing, infills and repairs per nail. Toes are covered too, with gel or acrylic toe sets in French or natural finishes.
Nail treatments round things out: polish-only appointments for hands or feet, party tips, paraffin dips for dry hands and feet, and custom nail art from a team the studio describes as highly skilled at design. For everyday care, the manicure and pedicure menus are tiered by time and indulgence — a Tidy and Polish covers the basics in about twenty minutes, while Express, Deluxe and Indulgent options layer in cuticle work, exfoliation, oils, massage and, at the top of the range, a relaxing paraffin dip.
Gel lovers have a reason to book. Allure offers the latest in gel polish with Gelavish, a system designed to leave no chipped or smudged nails behind. The studio says clients can expect flawless nails for at least 14 days — with the dedicated Gelavish manicure and pedicure services rated at 14 to 21 days of wear. It's a popular choice ahead of holidays and events, or for anyone who simply doesn't want to think about their nails for a few weeks.
There is serious expertise behind the polish. Co-owner Margaret is the friendly voice of Allure, working hard behind the scenes to keep clients and the team happy. Fellow co-owner Emma — a golf enthusiast off duty — is a qualified nail technician and an international educator who trains nail technicians both in New Zealand and overseas; she is also the president of the NZ Beauty Association and a moderator for TE PUKENGA. Katherine, the senior nail technician, brings more than 16 years of experience, with particular skill in nail art and design.
Groups are well catered for. The studio arranges customised packages for weddings and hen's parties, and invites anyone planning a big day to call and arrange a free consultation to map out the perfect treatments for the occasion.
Allure Nail Studio sits at 35 Monmouth Street in Tauranga, opening Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. The studio is closed on Sundays but can open late night by appointment. One practical tip from the team: wear open-toe shoes to any pedicure so your toes can dry fully and stay perfect for longer. Whether you're after a quick tidy and polish, a full acrylic transformation or an indulgent paraffin pedicure, the villa on Monmouth Street has been quietly perfecting it since 2006.