For hands that work
Gloves, shifts and short nails
Nurses, cooks and mechanics ask us the same things. Here are the answers.
I wear gloves all shift. Does that matter?
It helps to plan for it. Short, rounded nails sit comfortably inside a glove, and a corner that catches can tear one. We keep the length and edge to suit.
I wash my hands many times a day.
So do most of our clients. Hands that are washed and dried again and again are hard on nails, which is why we keep them short and plain. A little cuticle oil at home helps.
I work with grease and tools.
A short nail is easier to clean and does not catch on a part. A clear or sheer finish shows less at the end of a day.
I am in a kitchen. Can I wear polish?
Ask your manager about the rule where you work. Many clients choose a plain natural manicure for that reason.
Can I come before a shift?
Yes. We open at 7 a.m. Tuesday to Friday.
How short is short?
As short as you like. We cut back to the fingertip, shape a soft rounded corner and tidy the cuticle.
What should I do between visits?
Wear gloves for cleaning and washing up, use a little oil on the cuticles, and use a tool rather than a nail to open things.
What we do
Short, rounded and plain
Every set of nails here is shaped for a working day.
We ask about your job first, then choose the length, the edge and the finish. If you are not sure, start with a short natural manicure and tell us how it goes.
Short natural manicure
Builder-gel overlay, sheer
Removal, planned around your shifts
Book around your shift
We open at 7 a.m. Tuesday to Friday.