hand treatments

Fresh paint: pick a colour that pops against turquoise waters.

 

SIGNATURE MANICURE • $50 - 45 mins

Complete cuticle tidy and nail prep, followed by a mini hand massage with nourishing cream and finished with a classic polish of your choice.

Please let us know if you require Shellac removal and we'll add 15 mins to your treatment time - at no extra charge if it was applied by us previously. For the removal of other Shellac/gel polish there is an additional charge of $20.

45mins (Please allow extra 5-10 minutes drying time.

Shellac manicure $65 - 50 mins

After filing and a complete nail and cuticle tidy, CND Shellac is applied and secured using LED lights.Please let us know if you require Shellac removal and we'll add 15 mins to your treatment time - at no extra charge if it was applied by us previously. For the removal of other Shellac/gel polish there is an additional charge of $20.

Shellac manicure with french tips $85

Our complete CND Shellac manicure with French tips.

Please let us know if you require Shellac removal and we'll add 15 mins to your treatment time - at no extra charge if it was applied by us previously. For the removal of other Shellac/gel polish there is an additional charge of $20.

Bio Gel manicure $95 - 1 hour

After filing and a complete nail and cuticle tidy, Bio Sculpture gel is applied and secured using LED lights.

Please let us know if you require GEL removal and we'll add 15 mins to your treatment time - at no extra charge if it was applied by us previously. For the removal of other Shellac/gel polish there is an additional charge of $20.

Bio Gel manicure with french tips $110 - 1 hour 30 mins

After filing and a complete nail and cuticle tidy, Bio Sculpture gel is applied and secured using LED lights.

Please let us know if you require GEL removal and we'll add 15 mins to your treatment time - at no extra charge if it was applied by us previously. For the removal of other Shellac/gel polish there is an additional charge of $20.

Bio gel NEW FULL COVER TIPS MANICURE $120 - 1 hour 30 mins

effortlessly create nails with length and perfect shape using pre-cut shaped tips for perfect extensions.

After filing and a complete nail and cuticle tidy, Bio Sculpture gel FULL COVER TIPS ARE flashed cured to your natural nail. Seamless application - no glue required!


JAPANESE MANICURE $65

The same steps as a signature manicure, instead of polish, nails are coated in a keratin paste and protective powder BY P.SHINE TOKYO

Duration: 45mins


EXPRESS MANICURE   $35

Quickie mani. Nails are filed to shape, buffed and hydrated with moisturising cream and a fresh pop of polish.

20mins (please allow an extra 5- 10 mins drying time)

additional services

Nail art from +$5 per nail

other salon shellac/gel removal $25

baby girl manicure from 6 years $12

Japanese manicure.

Japanese manicure.





 
VOGUE.COM.AU enlists Silvia, to explain how to care for your nails at home. Here, Vogue enlists the help of Silvia Masella, aesthetician at Woollahra-based salon Pamperina, to guide you through whatever at-home nail care query you may have, whether it be how to properly remove shellac, gel or SNS polish, if you should be cutting your cuticles at home, and how to execute the perfect at-home manicure. Scroll on for your DIY guide to keeping up with your nail care at home.How should we remove shellac, gel or SNS polish at home without damaging our nails?If you’re anything like this writer, your pre-isolation shellac manicure is looking worse for wear. With most typically resorting to in-salon polish removal to ensure minimal damage is inflicted to the nail in the removal process, one look at your own nails half-covered in polish is surely enough to prompt you to take matters into your own hands, something Masella is confident you can do yourself safely. Here, Masella’s advice for removing shellac, gel or SNS polish at home:“Firstly, you should buff the shellac with a white block buffer or a nail file to remove the first layer of the shellac/gel/SNS.”“After the first layer has been removed, soak a cotton pad in nail polish remover and wrap it on the nail.”“Add a layer of foil to keep the pad firmly in place.”“Wait until the gel has melted—it should take about five minutes—and then gently remove with a buffer or with a cuticle pusher.” How can you stop regular polished nails from chipping?For those who go to extreme measures to keep their manicures chip- and imperfection-free, we have some bad news for you: you can’t—not forever, at least. “Unfortunately there is no way to avoid nails from chipping however moisturising your hands regularly and wearing gloves while washing dishes will help the polish last longer,” says Masella. How can we make sure our pre-self-isolation manicures last as long as possible?As far as ensuring our last in-salon manicure goes the distance, the best thing you can do is to keep your nails nourished and protected. “Moisturising and wearing gloves while cleaning are the best things you can do for longevity,” Masella suggests when it comes to regular polish maintenance. As far as shellac, gel or SNS manicures go, you should see the former lasting for an average of 14 days, and the latter two types lasting for 3 to 4 weeks, however after that point, as Masella says, “there's not much more you can do” with nail growth considered. “I suggest avoiding shellac/gel/SNS during quarantine and perhaps learning how to do a regular polish at home,” Masella adds. What is the best at-home manicure set to use? And how do we use it?For Masella, her go-to at-home manicure set is the Japanese Manicure Natural Manicure Kit stocked on the Pamperina website. Setting you up with a number of nail tools, including buffers and emery boards, this kit provides you with “everything you need to give yourself a beautiful manicure at home, as well as instructions on how to do it correctly,” says Masella. In place of traditional polish, this kit includes a keratin paste and protective powder that are to be buffed into your nail plate, to ensure you’re keeping your nails in optimal health, as well as coating them with a subtle hint of colour. “It makes nails stronger and healthier while also giving them a radiant pink shine that lasts over a week,” says Masella.How often should we be giving ourselves an at-home manicure?When it comes to the frequency of tending to our own nails, Masella advises that less is more: “Once a week is more than adequate. We don't need to be filing our nails every day or cutting our cuticles too often.”How do we paint our nails at home without making a mess?If you’ve sat down to give yourself an at-home manicure, only to have your polish looking streaky, or splattered across your cuticles, then you sit in the majority—and you don’t have to take our word for it. “This is no easy task—even for me as a technician!” says Masella. Her top tip? “For the best results, my tip is to apply two coats of polish.”Here, Masella’s advice for a mess-free, at-home manicure:“When applying the first coat don't put too much colour on the brush.”“Push the colour with the edge of the brush as close to the cuticle as possible.”“If the colour does touch the cuticle you can use a wooden cuticle pusher to remove the colour before it dries.”“Once you've done your first coat, and you have a steady hand, you can then apply a thicker layer of colour.”But above all, Masella insists on persisting with at-home polish application, and assures us that the perfect manicure is just around the corner: “Don't be deterred if it takes a few attempts to get it right. After all, practice makes perfect.”How long does it take for nail polish to dry? And how will we know when our nail polish is dry?When it comes to asking how long it takes for nail polish to dry, the answer can vary based on the brand of the polish, and the quality of the product, according to Masella. However, as a general guide, this is how long you should wait for nail polish to be dry enough to go on with your day: “There is not a specific time but I suggest waiting at least fifteen to twenty minutes before touching anything,” Masella suggests, adding: “you can make the drying process faster if you use an electric fan.”Ample wait time considered, there is one other golden rule Masella can offer: “My top tip is to give yourself a manicure when you're not in a rush. It's incredibly frustrating if you go to the trouble of painting your nails only to smudge them as soon as you've finished—slow down and really enjoy the process.”Is it bad to wear nail polish all the time? If so, how long should you leave nail polish on, and how long should you let your nails breathe?While keeping nail polish on for a prolonged period of time isn’t necessarily bad, it’s also not the greatest thing you can do for your nail health. “Everyone's nail strength is different but I suggest giving your nails a break from products/treatments every six to eight weeks, between every two treatments, and break for about a week,” advises Masella.Should we be leaving our nails bare during this period of self-isolation?While now is the perfect time to press pause on polishing your nails, and revel in a low maintenance routine while any and all social plans are indefinitely cancelled, Masella assures you that you should still very much indulge in this period if you love having your nails perfectly polished at all times.“Not at all,” says Masella when questioned whether we should be keeping our nails bare. “I'm certainly not the kind of woman who likes to leave my nails bare for too long. While we may not be able to go to our favourite salon for our regular nail treatments, I encourage both men and women to take this time to learn how to do simple at-home nail treatments themselves. Buy an at-home kit and have fun.” How can we safely cut our cuticles at home?When keeping your cuticles at bay at home without the aid of a professional, taking care is key, as well as making sure you’re equipped with professional-grade, properly sterilised equipment.Here, Masella’s advice for cutting your cuticles at home:“Soak your cuticles in water before cutting to ensure they are nice and soft.”“Carefully cut them from one side to the other, but don't cut too deep!”Repeat for each of your cuticles.Is both a base coat and a top coat necessary for giving yourself a manicure? What would happen if we didn't apply both?In short, Masella says “yes”, it is essential to apply both a base coat and a top coat when giving yourself an at-home manicure. As nail polishes contain pigments which hold the potential to change the colour of your nails, and of course, isn’t bulletproof post-application, both a top and base coat is a must. “The base coat will protect your nail from polish while the top coat will protect the colour from the elements and help it last longer,” says Masella.Is it possible to use a top coat as a base coat too?Given the differing roles both base coats and top coats fulfill—the former protects the nail from polish pigments, and the latter lengthens the life of your manicure—they aren’t necessarily interchangeable. “If it’s a 2 in 1 base and top coat then yes,” advises Masella, “but otherwise you should always use the correct base and top coat.” What is the most popular nail colour for 2020?While Masella was still seeing clients at Pamperina, the polish colour requests she received on repeat were either those that were neutral, or classic hues. “Vanilla nudes, light translucent pinks, deep reds and classic reds—all of the classics,” says Masella.



VOGUE.COM.AU

enlists Silvia, to explain how to care for your nails at home.

Here, Vogue enlists the help of Silvia Masella, aesthetician at Woollahra-based salon Pamperina, to guide you through whatever at-home nail care query you may have, whether it be how to properly remove shellac, gel or SNS polish, if you should be cutting your cuticles at home, and how to execute the perfect at-home manicure. 

Scroll on for your DIY guide to keeping up with your nail care at home.

How should we remove shellac, gel or SNS polish at home without damaging our nails?

If you’re anything like this writer, your pre-isolation shellac manicure is looking worse for wear. With most typically resorting to in-salon polish removal to ensure minimal damage is inflicted to the nail in the removal process, one look at your own nails half-covered in polish is surely enough to prompt you to take matters into your own hands, something Masella is confident you can do yourself safely. 

Here, Masella’s advice for removing shellac, gel or SNS polish at home:

“Firstly, you should buff the shellac with a white block buffer or a nail file to remove the first layer of the shellac/gel/SNS.”

“After the first layer has been removed, soak a cotton pad in nail polish remover and wrap it on the nail.”

“Add a layer of foil to keep the pad firmly in place.”

“Wait until the gel has melted—it should take about five minutes—and then gently remove with a buffer or with a cuticle pusher.”


How can you stop regular polished nails from chipping?

For those who go to extreme measures to keep their manicures chip- and imperfection-free, we have some bad news for you: you can’t—not forever, at least. “Unfortunately there is no way to avoid nails from chipping however moisturising your hands regularly and wearing gloves while washing dishes will help the polish last longer,” says Masella. 

How can we make sure our pre-self-isolation manicures last as long as possible?

As far as ensuring our last in-salon manicure goes the distance, the best thing you can do is to keep your nails nourished and protected. “Moisturising and wearing gloves while cleaning are the best things you can do for longevity,” Masella suggests when it comes to regular polish maintenance. 

As far as shellac, gel or SNS manicures go, you should see the former lasting for an average of 14 days, and the latter two types lasting for 3 to 4 weeks, however after that point, as Masella says, “there's not much more you can do” with nail growth considered. “I suggest avoiding shellac/gel/SNS during quarantine and perhaps learning how to do a regular polish at home,” Masella adds.


What is the best at-home manicure set to use? And how do we use it?

For Masella, her go-to at-home manicure set is the Japanese Manicure Natural Manicure Kit stocked on the Pamperina website. Setting you up with a number of nail tools, including buffers and emery boards, this kit provides you with “everything you need to give yourself a beautiful manicure at home, as well as instructions on how to do it correctly,” says Masella. 

In place of traditional polish, this kit includes a keratin paste and protective powder that are to be buffed into your nail plate, to ensure you’re keeping your nails in optimal health, as well as coating them with a subtle hint of colour. “It makes nails stronger and healthier while also giving them a radiant pink shine that lasts over a week,” says Masella.

How often should we be giving ourselves an at-home manicure?

When it comes to the frequency of tending to our own nails, Masella advises that less is more: “Once a week is more than adequate. We don't need to be filing our nails every day or cutting our cuticles too often.”

How do we paint our nails at home without making a mess?

If you’ve sat down to give yourself an at-home manicure, only to have your polish looking streaky, or splattered across your cuticles, then you sit in the majority—and you don’t have to take our word for it. “This is no easy task—even for me as a technician!” says Masella. Her top tip? “For the best results, my tip is to apply two coats of polish.”

Here, Masella’s advice for a mess-free, at-home manicure:

“When applying the first coat don't put too much colour on the brush.”

“Push the colour with the edge of the brush as close to the cuticle as possible.”

“If the colour does touch the cuticle you can use a wooden cuticle pusher to remove the colour before it dries.”

“Once you've done your first coat, and you have a steady hand, you can then apply a thicker layer of colour.”

But above all, Masella insists on persisting with at-home polish application, and assures us that the perfect manicure is just around the corner: “Don't be deterred if it takes a few attempts to get it right. After all, practice makes perfect.”

How long does it take for nail polish to dry? And how will we know when our nail polish is dry?

When it comes to asking how long it takes for nail polish to dry, the answer can vary based on the brand of the polish, and the quality of the product, according to Masella. However, as a general guide, this is how long you should wait for nail polish to be dry enough to go on with your day: “There is not a specific time but I suggest waiting at least fifteen to twenty minutes before touching anything,” Masella suggests, adding: “you can make the drying process faster if you use an electric fan.”

Ample wait time considered, there is one other golden rule Masella can offer: “My top tip is to give yourself a manicure when you're not in a rush. It's incredibly frustrating if you go to the trouble of painting your nails only to smudge them as soon as you've finished—slow down and really enjoy the process.”

Is it bad to wear nail polish all the time? If so, how long should you leave nail polish on, and how long should you let your nails breathe?

While keeping nail polish on for a prolonged period of time isn’t necessarily bad, it’s also not the greatest thing you can do for your nail health. “Everyone's nail strength is different but I suggest giving your nails a break from products/treatments every six to eight weeks, between every two treatments, and break for about a week,” advises Masella.

Should we be leaving our nails bare during this period of self-isolation?

While now is the perfect time to press pause on polishing your nails, and revel in a low maintenance routine while any and all social plans are indefinitely cancelled, Masella assures you that you should still very much indulge in this period if you love having your nails perfectly polished at all times.

“Not at all,” says Masella when questioned whether we should be keeping our nails bare. “I'm certainly not the kind of woman who likes to leave my nails bare for too long. While we may not be able to go to our favourite salon for our regular nail treatments, I encourage both men and women to take this time to learn how to do simple at-home nail treatments themselves. Buy an at-home kit and have fun.”


How can we safely cut our cuticles at home?

When keeping your cuticles at bay at home without the aid of a professional, taking care is key, as well as making sure you’re equipped with professional-grade, properly sterilised equipment.

Here, Masella’s advice for cutting your cuticles at home:

“Soak your cuticles in water before cutting to ensure they are nice and soft.”

“Carefully cut them from one side to the other, but don't cut too deep!”

Repeat for each of your cuticles.

Is both a base coat and a top coat necessary for giving yourself a manicure? What would happen if we didn't apply both?

In short, Masella says “yes”, it is essential to apply both a base coat and a top coat when giving yourself an at-home manicure. As nail polishes contain pigments which hold the potential to change the colour of your nails, and of course, isn’t bulletproof post-application, both a top and base coat is a must. “The base coat will protect your nail from polish while the top coat will protect the colour from the elements and help it last longer,” says Masella.

Is it possible to use a top coat as a base coat too?

Given the differing roles both base coats and top coats fulfill—the former protects the nail from polish pigments, and the latter lengthens the life of your manicure—they aren’t necessarily interchangeable. “If it’s a 2 in 1 base and top coat then yes,” advises Masella, “but otherwise you should always use the correct base and top coat.” 

What is the most popular nail colour for 2020?

While Masella was still seeing clients at Pamperina, the polish colour requests she received on repeat were either those that were neutral, or classic hues. “Vanilla nudes, light translucent pinks, deep reds and classic reds—all of the classics,” says Masella.