Cuba Nails

nail salon — Te Aro · Wellington

About Cuba Nails

Cuba Nails is a nail and lash salon in the heart of Wellington, located on Cuba Street in Te Aro. With over 11 years of experience, the salon blends the richness of African traditions with Western styling to create nail, lash and braiding looks tailored to each client.

The service menu covers the full range of nail care, from SNS and acrylic nails to Gel-X extensions and builder gel, plus classic and spa manicures and pedicures in both normal polish and gel finishes. Beyond nails, Cuba Nails offers lash and brow treatments including lash lifts, tinting and brow shaping, and a dedicated hair braiding menu spanning box braids, cornrows and boho knotless styles.

The salon also caters to younger clients with a kids' normal polish option and kids' braiding styles. Cuba Nails describes its approach as more than a service - it's about listening to each client's vision and crafting a look with precision, creativity and care, so that every visit ends with a client feeling confident and radiant. Bookings can be made online through the salon's booking page.

Cuba Nails: Nails, Lashes and Braiding on Cuba Street, Wellington

A Beauty Salon in the Heart of Te Aro

Cuba Nails sits on Cuba Street in Te Aro, one of Wellington's most walkable and well-known stretches, offering nail care, lash and brow treatments, and hair braiding under one roof. With over 11 years of experience, the salon describes its style as a blend of African traditions and Western sophistication, aiming to create looks that feel personal rather than generic.

The salon's philosophy centres on listening closely to each client's vision. Rather than treating an appointment as a quick transaction, Cuba Nails frames every visit as a moment of care and self-expression, with the goal that clients leave not just looking good, but feeling confident and radiant.

Nail Services From Classic to Creative

Nails are the backbone of the Cuba Nails menu, with a wide spread of techniques on offer. SNS Nails covers dip powder full sets and applications on natural nails, while the Manicure & Pedicure / Gel-Polish section runs from a simple Cut, Buff, Shape through to Deluxe Manicure & Pedicure full packages, available in both normal polish and gel finishes.

For longer-lasting or more dramatic nails, the salon offers Acrylic Nails in full sets and infills, Builder Gel for natural or extended nails, and Gel-X full set extensions, including an extra-long option. Kids aren't left out either - a dedicated Kids Normal Polish service offers a simple cut, buff, shape and polish for younger clients.

Lash, Brow and Braiding

Beyond nails, Cuba Nails puts real focus on lash and brow work. The menu includes Lash Tint, Brow Tint, Brow Shape, Lash Lift and combinations like Lash Lift & Tinting and the Eye Trio, which bundles lash tint with brow tint and shape. For a bolder brow look, Brow Staining with Henna and Brow Lamination with tint and shape are also available.

Hair braiding rounds out the service list, with styles including Jumbo Braids, Box Braids, Boho Knotless Braids (in both regular and short lengths), Cornrows, and a dedicated Kids Braids option. This braiding menu reflects the salon's stated aim of combining cultural braiding traditions with modern styling.

Visiting Cuba Nails

Cuba Nails is located at 274 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011. The salon is open Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 6pm, and Wednesday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm, giving both weekday and Saturday appointment options. Bookings can be made online through the salon's booking page, and Cuba Nails also keeps clients updated through its Instagram and TikTok accounts.

With a menu spanning SNS, acrylic and Gel-X nails, lash and brow treatments, and a full braiding lineup - including kid-friendly options - Cuba Nails positions itself as a one-stop beauty destination for Wellington clients looking for detailed, personalised styling in a central Te Aro location.

Signature items

  • SNS Full Set Extension
  • Gel-X Full Set Extensions
  • Lash Lift & Tinting
  • Box Braids
  • Boho Knotless Braids
  • Deluxe Manicure & Pedicure Full Package Gel

Menu

Gel-X

  • Gel-X Full Set Extensions — Gel-X full set nail extensions
  • Gel-X Full Set Extensions (Extra Long) — Gel-X full set extensions in an extra long length

SNS Nails

  • SNS Full Set Extension — SNS dip powder full set extension
  • SNS on Natural Nails — SNS dip powder applied on natural nails
  • Full Set Extension Normal Polish — Full set extension finished with normal polish
  • SNS Natural Nail Removal & Apply — SNS removal followed by fresh application

Builder Gel

  • Builder-Gel Natural Nails — Builder gel applied on natural nails
  • Builder-Gel Natural Long Nails — Builder gel applied on natural long nails
  • Builder-Gel Extension — Builder gel nail extension
  • Builder-Gel Infill — Builder gel infill
  • Builder-Gel Removal & Tidy — Removal of builder gel with tidy up

Acrylic Nails

  • Acrylic Full Set with Gel — Acrylic full set finished with gel
  • Acrylic Full Set Normal Polish — Acrylic full set finished with normal polish
  • Acrylic Infill Normal Polish — Acrylic infill finished with normal polish
  • Acrylic Infill Gel — Acrylic infill finished with gel
  • Acrylic Removal & Tidy Up — Removal of acrylics with tidy up

Hair Braiding

  • Jumbo Braids — Jumbo braid style
  • Box Braids — Box braid style
  • Boho Knotless Braids — Boho knotless braid style
  • Short Boho Knotless Braids — Shorter boho knotless braid style
  • Cornrows — Cornrow braid style
  • Kids Braids — Braiding style for kids

Kids Normal Polish

  • Cut, Buff, Shape with Normal Polish — Nail tidy and normal polish for kids

Lash And Brow Treatments

  • Brow Tinting & Shape — Brow tint combined with shaping
  • Lash & Brow Tint — Combined lash and brow tinting
  • Lash Tint — Lash tinting treatment
  • Brow Tint — Brow tinting treatment
  • Brow Shape — Brow shaping treatment
  • Lash Lift — Lash lift treatment
  • Lash Lift & Tinting — Combined lash lift and tint
  • Brow Staining Henna & Shape — Henna brow staining combined with shaping
  • Brow Lamination, Tint & Shape — Brow lamination combined with tint and shape
  • Eye Trio — Lash tint, brow tint and brow shape combined

Manicure & Pedicure / Gel-Polish

  • Full Manicure Normal Polish — Full manicure finished with normal polish
  • Spa Pedicure Normal Polish — Spa pedicure finished with normal polish
  • Deluxe Manicure & Pedicure Normal Polish Full Package — Combined deluxe manicure and pedicure package
  • Full Package Manicure & Pedicure Spa with Normal Polish — Combined spa manicure and pedicure package
  • Cut, Buff, Shape & Normal Polish — Basic nail tidy with normal polish
  • Cut, Buff, Shape & Normal Polish for Hands — Basic hand nail tidy with normal polish
  • Full Manicure Gel — Full manicure finished with gel polish
  • Express Manicure Gel — Quicker manicure finished with gel polish
  • Spa Pedicure Gel — Spa pedicure finished with gel polish
  • Express Pedicure Gel — Quicker pedicure finished with gel polish
  • Full Package Manicure / Pedicure with Gel — Combined manicure and pedicure package with gel
  • Deluxe Pedicure Spa with Gel — Deluxe spa pedicure finished with gel
  • Deluxe Manicure Gel — Deluxe manicure finished with gel
  • Deluxe Manicure & Pedicure Full Package Gel — Combined deluxe manicure and pedicure package with gel

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cuba Nails located?
274 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.
What are Cuba Nails' opening hours?
Monday and Tuesday 9am to 6pm; Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 7pm.
How long has Cuba Nails been operating?
Cuba Nails has over 11 years of experience.
What nail services does Cuba Nails offer?
SNS nails, acrylic nails, builder gel, Gel-X extensions, and classic and gel manicures and pedicures.
Does Cuba Nails offer lash and brow treatments?
Yes, including lash tint, brow tint, brow shape, lash lift and combination treatments like the Eye Trio.
Does Cuba Nails do hair braiding?
Yes, styles include jumbo braids, box braids, boho knotless braids and cornrows, plus kids braids.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments can be booked online through the salon's booking page.

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