Love Nails

About Love Nails

Love Nails is a boutique nail studio based in Trentham, Upper Hutt, run by qualified nail technician Cat Gill. Operating in an intimate setting dedicated to bespoke nail care, the studio focuses on providing an exclusive, one-on-one appointment experience where clients receive attentive, unhurried service.

The studio specializes in advanced nail care techniques, including Builder in a Bottle (BIAB) overlays, builder gel extensions, durable gel manicures, and pampering foot treatments. Services range from quick, tidy maintenance to luxurious hand and foot treatments incorporating warm soaks, sugar exfoliation, hydrating masks, hot towels, and soothing massage. Whether you are looking for long-lasting natural nail reinforcement, elegant nail art, or gentle product removal, Love Nails offers meticulous attention to detail in a calm and welcoming environment.

Boutique Nail Care and BIAB Artistry in Trentham, Upper Hutt

Tucked away on Ararino Street in Trentham, Love Nails offers an antidote to rushed, crowded salon visits. Owned and operated by qualified nail technician Cat Gill, this private boutique studio is built around an exclusive, one-on-one salon experience. Here, every appointment is dedicated entirely to you, allowing ample time for personalized nail health, precision application, and a calming, restorative atmosphere.

Cat brings genuine passion and artistry to her craft, pairing detailed cuticle care and styling with high-performance products designed to maintain nail integrity. From long-lasting builder gels to restorative spa rituals, the studio caters to those seeking both lasting beauty and mindful care for their hands and feet.

The Builder Gel Difference

A centerpiece of the offering at Love Nails is Builder in a Bottle (BIAB) and builder gel application. Designed to add strength and resilience without the harshness of traditional acrylics, BIAB provides a supportive shield over the natural nail. This makes it an ideal option for anyone looking to grow their natural nails, repair weak or damaged plates, or simply enjoy a manicure that withstands daily life without lifting or chipping.

Clients can choose structured overlays on their natural length, durable builder gel infills to maintain growth, or full-cover builder gel extensions for instant length and elegant shape. Every structured gel service is finished with precision gel polish and nourishing aftercare, ensuring your nails remain strong beneath the colour.

Indulgent Manicures and Spa Pedicures

Beyond specialized gel enhancements, Love Nails provides complete manicure and pedicure treatments tailored to different needs and timeframes. The Essential treatments focus on the core elements of clean beauty: meticulous cuticle detailing, nail shaping, uniform buffing, and rich gel application, sealed with botanical oils and lotions.

For deeper relaxation, the Lavish services transform nail maintenance into a spa escape. The Lavish Gel Pedicure, for example, begins with a foot soak and cuticle prep before moving to targeted sugar exfoliation to buff away dry heel skin. A hydrating mask is brushed on and cocooned in steaming hot towels, culminating in an indulgent foot and calf massage using warm hydrating soya wax. The hands receive similar care during the Lavish Gel Manicure, complete with exfoliating scrubs and warm towel compresses.

Custom Art and Attention to Detail

Personal style takes center stage with custom nail art add-ons, where clients can customize individual accent nails or entire sets with glitters, stamps, stencils, chrome finishes, decals, or gem placement. Because appointments are conducted strictly one-on-one, there is space to discuss design ideas and curate looks that suit your everyday aesthetic or upcoming special occasions. Combined with safe, gentle removal practices that prioritize natural nail health, Love Nails delivers an elevated, attentive beauty experience in Upper Hutt.

Signature items

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

Menu

Gel

• Full Cover Builder Gel Extensions — Full cover builder gel nail extensions including gel polish application.
• Builder Gel Infill — Infill maintenance for builder gel extensions or overlays, including gel polish.
• Builder Gel Overlay Natural Nails — Strengthening builder gel overlay on natural nails, including gel polish.

Manicure

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

Pedicure

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

Nail Extra'S

• Biab Removal & Tidy Up — BIAB removal, nail shaping and buffing, essential cuticle oil, and hand lotion leaving nails natural.
• Nail Extension Removal — Nail extension removal with nail styling, buffing, and essential cuticle oil.
• Gel Polish Removal & Tidy up — Gel polish removal, nail styling, buffing, and essential cuticle oil.
• Nail Repair — Single nail repair service.
• Nail Art & Design — Custom nail art per nail featuring options like glitters, decals, stencils, stamping, gems, or chrome.
• Paint Style & Normal Polish — Nail styling and paint application with your choice of polish.

Frequently asked questions

Who provides the treatments at Love Nails?

All treatments are performed one-on-one by Catherine (Cat) Gill, a qualified nail technician.

What is BIAB and how does it help nails?

BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) is a strengthening builder gel applied to natural nails to provide structure, reinforce weak nails, and encourage healthy natural growth.

Does the BIAB gel manicure include removal of existing gel?

Yes, the Gel Manicure including BIAB Builder Gel includes removal of existing gel polish as part of the service.

What does the Lavish Gel Pedicure include?

It features a foot soak, cuticle care, nail shaping, sugar scrub exfoliation, a hydrating mask wrapped in hot towels, gel polish, and a foot and calf massage with warm soya wax.

Are nail art and custom designs available?

Yes, custom nail art can be booked per nail, with options including glitters, decals, stencils, stamping, gems, and chrome finishes.

Can I get existing extensions or gel removed without a new set?

Yes, standalone removal services are available for BIAB, nail extensions, and standard gel polish, all including shaping, buffing, and cuticle oil treatment.

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