Naillington - Nails Salon

About Naillington - Nails Salon

Naillington is a nail and beauty salon on Willis Street in Wellington Central, describing itself as Wellington's luxury nail and beauty destination. The salon was founded by a group of friends who came together to bring an innovative nail salon concept to the city.

The menu spans manicures and pedicures, longer-wear nail enhancements such as dipping powder, BIAB builder gel and Apres Gel X extensions, bespoke nail art, and waxing and lash/brow tinting. Treatments use products made from high-quality, cruelty-free and vegan ingredients, including L'Occitane hand and foot creams and Peacci or The Gel Bottle polishes and gels.

A kids' manicure option is available for younger clients, and nail art can be fully custom — clients can send through photo inspiration by email or Facebook message for a bespoke design and estimate. Bookings are taken online through Fresha as well as by phone or email.

Naillington: A Luxury Nail & Beauty Salon on Willis Street, Wellington

Tucked into Willis Street in the heart of Wellington Central, Naillington brings a touch of luxury to the everyday manicure. The salon was started by a group of friends who wanted to bring a new, innovative nail salon concept to the city, and that idea now runs through everything from the product choices to the finishing touches on every treatment.

What They're Known For

Naillington's core menu covers manicures and pedicures at three levels — Express, Classic and Lux — so clients can choose a quick tidy-up or a longer pampering session with cuticle care, scrubs and masks. Every treatment finishes with L'Occitane hand or foot cream, and colour comes from Peacci polish or The Gel Bottle gel, giving a consistent, considered finish across the salon's services.

For longer-wearing colour and shape, the salon offers a full range of nail enhancements: dipping powder, BIAB builder gel, and Apres Gel X extensions, each available on natural nails or as an extension in short, medium or long lengths. These options suit clients after durability, added strength, or a sculpted extension look without acrylic.

Nail Art and Extras

Nail art at Naillington ranges from quick add-ons — a basic French tip, a cat eye effect, a chrome overlay, or ombre colour and glitter — through to fully custom, hand-painted designs. Clients wanting something bespoke are encouraged to send through photo inspiration by email or Facebook message so the team can provide an estimate before the appointment. Nail art is only available over gel, and clients are asked to arrive five to ten minutes early to choose their colour before a booking.

Beyond nails, the salon also offers waxing and tinting for eyebrows and lashes, including an Eye Trio that combines a brow shape with brow and lash tinting in one sitting — a handy option for clients wanting to tidy up their whole look in one visit.

The Experience

Naillington positions itself as vegan and cruelty-free throughout, from the polish brands used to the hand and foot creams applied at the end of each treatment. That approach, paired with the salon's central Wellington location, makes it a straightforward stop for anyone already in town for work, shopping or errands.

Families are catered for too, with an Express Manicure for Kids on the menu — a simple, shorter version of the adult service aimed at younger clients.

Visiting Naillington

The salon is open seven days, with longer hours on Thursday and Friday evenings to fit around a working week, and weekend hours for those who prefer to book in on a Saturday or Sunday. Bookings are handled online through Fresha, or clients can call or email directly to arrange an appointment. Gift vouchers are also available through the salon's Fresha page for anyone looking to treat a friend or family member to a visit.

Signature items

• Lux Manicure
• Lux Pedicure
• BIAB Builder Gel
• Apres Gel X Extension
• Dipping Powder
• Bespoke Nail Art

Menu

Nail Art

• Basic French Tip — Classic French manicure tip design
• Cat Eye Effect — Magnetic cat-eye gel polish finish
• Chrome Effect Overlay — Mirror chrome overlay, e.g. glaze donut chrome style
• Ombre Colours — Blended ombre colour gradient across the nail
• Ombre Glitter — Blended glitter ombre finish
• Air Brush — Air brushed nail art design
• Sticker — Nail sticker detail, priced per nail
• Free Hand Painted — Custom hand-painted design from a client's reference photo, quoted individually

Waxing & Lashes

• Eyebrow Tint — Eyebrow tinting
• Lash Tint — Lash tinting
• Eye Trio — Brow shape, brow tint and lash tint combined
• Eyebrow Wax — Eyebrow waxing and shaping

Nail Enhancement

• Dipping Powder (natural nails) — Durable powder finish on short, medium or long natural nails
• Dipping Powder Extension — Powder extensions in short, medium or long lengths
• BIAB Builder Gel (natural nails) — Strengthening builder gel overlay for natural nails, with infill option
• BIAB Extension — Builder gel extensions in short or medium lengths
• Apres Gel X Extension — Lightweight Gel X tip extensions in short, medium or long lengths
• Enhancement Removal & Tidy Up — Removal of dipping powder, BIAB or Gel X with a full tidy up

Manicures & Pedicures

• Express Manicure — Cut, shape, buff with polish or gel finish
• Classic Manicure — Cut, shape, cuticle tidy, buff, hand cream and cuticle oil
• Lux Manicure — Cuticle tidy, buff, sugar scrub, mask, hand cream and cuticle oil
• Express Manicure for Kids — Cut, shape, buff with polish for younger clients
• Express Pedicure — Cut, shape, buff with polish or gel finish
• Classic Pedicure — Cut, shape, cuticle tidy, buff, heels, foot cream and cuticle oil
• Lux Pedicure — Cuticle tidy, buff, heels, scrub, feet mask, foot cream and cuticle oil
• Gel Removal — Gel polish removal, add on to another service
• Gel Removal and Tidy Up — Gel polish removal plus a full tidy up

Frequently asked questions

What services does Naillington offer?

Manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements (dipping powder, BIAB and Gel X), nail art, waxing, and eyebrow/lash tinting.

Are the products used cruelty-free and vegan?

Yes, the salon states its products are made from high-quality, cruelty-free and vegan ingredients.

Can children get a manicure at Naillington?

Yes, an Express Manicure for Kids is available.

How do I book an appointment?

Appointments can be booked online via the salon's Fresha page, or by phone or email.

Can I get custom nail art?

Yes, send a reference photo by email or Facebook message and the team will provide a design estimate.

What are Naillington's opening hours?

Monday to Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm.

Where is Naillington located?

28 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6022.

Tips

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Good to know

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