Builder gel nails and nail art, one to one in my home salon in Rugeley.

I'm Nicole, a builder gel specialist. My salon is brand new, every appointment is just you and me, and there's a wide variety of colours to choose from.

  • 5.0 from 19 Google reviews
  • 5.0 from 51 Ovatu reviews
  • Rugeley, Staffordshire
  • Fully qualified and insured
  • Free parking
Almond nails with yellow sunflower and bee nail art on a nude base
Blue almond nails with hand-painted Eeyore character art
Cowgirl themed nails with cow print, pink swirls, boots and hats
Nicole's salon at dusk, a timber cabin with glass doors and the nail desk lit inside

The salon at dusk.

A brand new salon, and an appointment that's all yours

I specialise in builder gel, and I work from my brand new home based salon in Rugeley, Staffordshire. Appointments are one to one, so it's just you and me.

  • Builder gel specialistBuilder gel, gel polish and hard gel, plus nail art in four tiers.
  • 1-1 appointmentsJust you and me for the whole appointment.
  • A wide variety of coloursPlenty of gel colours to choose from.
  • Qualified and insuredFully qualified and insured, and there's free parking at the salon.

Opening hours

Monday
1pm-7pm
Tuesday
10am-5pm
Wednesday
10am-6pm
Thursday
9am-8pm
Friday
10am-2pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

By appointment, in Rugeley, Staffordshire.

Treatments and prices

Every set starts with cuticle work and proper nail prep, and finishes with your choice of scented cuticle oil. Prices below are for plain sets: add nail art or colour from the tiers further down.

Builder Gel

  • Builder Gel Manicure (No Gel Polish)£41.00

    1 hr 10 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for application of builder gel
    • Application of builder gel and top coat only (no gel polish)
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil
  • Builder Gel Infills (No Gel Polish)£41.00

    1 hr 20 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for infill of builder gel
    • Application of builder gel and top coat only (no gel polish)
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil
  • (TOES) Builder Gel Manicure (No Gel Polish)£41.00

    1 hr 10 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for application of builder gel
    • Application of builder gel and top coat
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil
  • (TOES) Builder Gel Infills (No Gel Polish)£41.00

    1 hr 20 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for infill of builder gel
    • Application of builder gel and top coat only (no gel polish)
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil

Gel Polish

  • Gel Polish Manicure£37.00

    1 hr 20 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for gel application
    • Application of a base coat, chosen gel polish colour and a top coat
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil
  • (TOES) Gel Polish Manicure£37.00

    1 hr 20 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for gel application
    • Application of clear or nude base, plain gel colour and a top coat
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil

Hard Gel

Hard gel is a more hard-wearing type of gel which is used to add strength to the natural nails.

  • Hard Gel Manicure on natural nails (No Gel Polish)£48.00

    1 hr 20 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for application of the hard gel
    • Application of the hard gel and top coat only
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil
  • Hard Gel Infills (No Gel Polish)£48.00

    1 hr 20 mins

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • Nail prep ready for application of the hard gel
    • Application of the hard gel and top coat only
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil

Manicures (No Gel)

  • Basic Manicure (No Gel Polish)£22.00

    45 mins

    A basic manicure does not include any application of gel. This treatment is perfect if you want to keep your natural nails looking clean and tidy without any enhancements.

    • Cuticle removal and tidy
    • General nail shape tidy to your preference
    • Finished with scented cuticle oil
  • Luxury Manicure (No Gel Polish)£32.00

    45 mins

    • Cuticle prep
    • Nail shape and tidy
    • Cuticle oil and exfoliation to remove dead protein around the nails
    • Exfoliating hand scrub
    • Soothing hand balm
    • Nourishing hand cream
    • Relaxing hand massage
    • Hydrating Hand oil to finish

Removals

  • Gel Polish/Builder Gel Removal With A New Set£10.00

    20 mins

    A removal of your gel polish or builder gel when you are having a fresh set. It is necessary to check your natural nail health regularly by removing all product and applying fresh.

  • Gel Polish Removal Only£20.00

    45 mins

    • Basic manicure and a removal of gel polish
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil
  • Builder Gel Removal Only£20.00

    40 mins

    • Basic manicure
    • Removal of builder gel
    • Nails cut and shaped to your preference
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil
  • Hard Gel Removal Only£25.00

    45 mins

    • Basic manicure
    • Removal of hard gel
    • Nails cut and shaped to your preference
    • Finished with your choice of scented cuticle oil

Aftercare

Aftercare is vital to long lasting manicures.

  • Use cuticle oil twice daily
  • Don't soak hands in water for a prolonged period of time
  • Always wear gloves when washing up, when using any chemicals, which include cleaning products and gardening
  • Don't bite, pick or pull off your nails, as it pulls off layers of your natural nail and weakens them, so your next set may not last as long

Nail art, in four tiers

Pick the tier that matches the design you have in mind and add it to any gel, builder gel or hard gel set. Bronze covers all ten fingers with simple designs, Platinum is anything intricate or custom, right up to characters and cartoons.

Nude nails with lemon slices and blue French tips
Nude almond nails with hand-painted olive branches and orange French tips
Bronze

Bronze Tier Nail Art

£8.00 · 20 mins

All 10 Fingers

  • Glitter Gel Polish Ombré
  • Polka Dots
  • 1 Simple Design On up to 2 Fingers Per Hand
  • Tortie Print
  • Zebra Print
  • Leopard Print
  • Croc Print
  • Cow Print
  • Marble
  • Hearts
  • Flames (one colour only)
  • Simple Fruits
  • Clouds
  • Multiple Stars
  • Simple Swirls
  • Tie Dye
Silver

Silver Tier Nail Art

£16.00 · 35 mins

All 10 nails

  • Double French Manicure
  • Double Chevron French Manicure
  • Reverse French Manicure
  • Ombré
  • French Manicure plus other designs on up to 2 nails on each hand
  • Intermediate art on up to 2 nails on each hand
  • Tortie Print
  • Zebra Print
  • Leopard Print
  • Croc Print
  • Cow Print
  • Marble
  • Hearts
  • Flames
  • Detailed Fruits
  • Clouds
  • Stars
  • Swirls
  • Detailed Tie Dye
  • Detailed Stripes
  • Multiple Simple Flowers
Gold

Gold Tier Nail Art

£28.00 · 50 mins

Complex art on 3+ nails on each hand

  • Tortie Print
  • Zebra Print
  • Leopard Print
  • Croc Print
  • Cow Print
  • Marble
  • Hearts
  • Polka Dots
  • Flames
  • Detailed Fruits
  • Clouds
  • Complex Stars
  • Complex Swirls (inc multiple colours)
  • Detailed Tie Dye and Rainbows
  • Stripes
  • Ombré
  • Butterflies
  • French Manicure Plus Multiple Other Designs
  • Complex Flowers
Platinum

Platinum Tier Nail Art

from £40.00 · 2 hrs

Any Platinum tier sets must be discussed prior to appointment

  • Any Intricate nail art
  • Custom nail art sets
  • Mix 'n' Match sets
  • Any Character/Cartoon/Animation nail art
  • Intricate Flower nail art

Other add ons

  • Minimal Nail Art£4.00
    10 mins

    Simple dots, single hearts, simple stars, polka dots (on up to 2 nails per hand only).

  • Gel Polish Add On (Plain Colour)£6.00
    20 mins

    This is an add on to all builder gel and hard gel treatments for a full plain colour set.

  • French Manicure£11.00
    20 mins

    Add French Manicure to any gel, builder gel or hard gel treatments.

  • Luxury Manicure Add On£16.00
    30 mins

    An add on to any nail treatment (hands only).

    Includes: Cuticle oil and exfoliation to remove dead protein around the nails, exfoliating hand scrub, soothing hand balm, nourishing hand cream, relaxing hand massage, hydrating Hand oil to finish.

  • Nail Repairfrom £7.50
    40 mins

    I will only do nail repairs if it is on a set that I have done, as I will know what products have been used and will be able to match the rest of your nails. Any nail repairs needed within 48 hours will be free of charge.

Book an appointment

Choose your treatment, add any nail art, then pick a time that suits you. A 50% non-refundable booking fee is paid by bank transfer when you book.

  1. 1Treatment
  2. 2Extras
  3. 3Day and time
  4. 4Your details
  5. 5Booked

Choose your treatment

Every appointment is one to one. Nail art and colour can be added on the next step.

Builder Gel
Gel Polish
Hard Gel
Manicures (No Gel)
Removals
Links Studio: Permanent Jewellery

Nothing chosen yet.

Or see my Ovatu page.

What clients say

5.0 from 19 reviews on Google

5.0 from 51 reviews on Ovatu

“My nails have never looked better. The work is beautiful, the shaping is perfect, and the whole appointment was so relaxing. It was my first time having BIAB and I’m genuinely amazed at how natural, strong, and flawless they look.”
Jenna Gossington, Google review
“I found Nicole by chance 2 years ago when I needed someone to fix my nails from what a previous tech had done. Every single set I have had with Nicole has been brilliant and lasted so well, and she is always really knowledgeable with any queries I have. I won't go anywhere else for my nails now and recommend Nicole to absolutely everyone who comments how nice my nails are.”
Victoria Wood, Google review
“First visit and what a find!! Nicole is very professional and friendly. Nails were the best I have ever had - pays attention to detail 🤗 100% happy with the result. Will definitely be returning and would highly recommend. Thank you Nicole 😘”
Amanda Herron, Google review
“Nicole is so talented and super friendly. She did my nails as part of a training course we were both on and I was blown away by her nail art. I’d highly recommend her!”
Natasha Wylie, Google review

“Nicole is absolutely amazing & I 100% highly recommend her.

My nails last 4+ weeks without any lifting (I’m a picker so any lifting I pick or peel at them!)

She has such a warm and welcoming personality so you instantly feel at ease. Every set I have is perfect and find myself staring at my nails several times a day admiring them!!

Again, I can’t recommend Nicole enough, you won’t regret getting your nails done by her at all”

Kiki P, Google review

4+

weeks without any lifting

From Ovatu

“A perfect set, a colour mixed just to my liking and lots of compliments from my workplace about my gorgeous nails 😍”
Vikki, Ovatu review
“Nicole is best in business! Talented, and lovely to deal with x”
Donna, Ovatu review
“Love my nails!”
Lauren, Ovatu review

Good to know

  • Booking feeA 50% non-refundable booking fee is required by bank transfer when booking. I'll send you my details.
  • Nail art needs bookingPlain sets are plain. Add the nail art tier or colour you want when you book, so there's time for it.
  • Platinum setsAny Platinum tier sets must be discussed prior to your appointment, so message me with your idea first.
  • RepairsAny nail repairs needed within 48 hours are free of charge. I only repair sets I've done, so I can match the products.
  • RemovalsRemoval with a new set is £10. It is necessary to check your natural nail health regularly by removing all product and applying fresh.
  • ParkingThere's free parking at the salon.

Get in touch

Questions about a set, a design idea for a Platinum tier, or a permanent jewellery gift? Email me or send a message on Instagram.

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