6 yrs, 4 mths ago

Gel nails Brisbane… help! Need recommendation please!

Hi all,

I’m living in Brisbane Northside atm and in desperate need of an amazing salon that does gel nails (no acrylic with gel overlay!). I’m actually not sure what the type of gel used is called. I had them done years ago. It was like a really thick, clear gel that had to be sculpted and set under a lamp. My nails were super strong, shiny and lasted for weeks until the next refill. Just like acrylics but way more natural looking and were just overlays as I already had long nails.

I’m NOT talking just about the gel nail polish that gets painted on and lasts only 2 weeks at most, and doesn’t add strength.

Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I tried Googling “gel nails” but there was much confusion lol.

Prefer close to city but have car and can travel to Southside etc. I just need to find a really great place before the dreaded Xmas period. No cheap Asian places that give you infections, thanks!

Thanks in advance! xx ❤❤❤

29 comments 32 voices

Replies

  • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

    Great memory, Kassalee! She`s several hours away from where I am right now. Unfortunately I will be working every day (there`s no breaks for the duck when there`s a deadline on).

    Ride, fly, and crash n` burn!!!

  • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

    From memory I recall sunjeanie is from the Hunter Valley – I know, the hunter valley is a big area! She has great taste in music!

    I’m sure you want to get home to your gorgeous puppy!

  • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

    Ah ok no worries. Hopefully work`s not too stressful 🙁 Take care xx ❤

  • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

    I’ve been sent out of town for work. I’m back in the Hunter Valley again. I thought I was only here for a few days but I’ve just been extended 🙁

  • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

    Are you going to that Toowong place TUD ?

  • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

    Yaaaasss! I’ll do it with you!

  • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

    Nice! I`m thinking of getting something similar for xmas and NYE… something that`ll go with everything.

  • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

    I found this place. They seem pretty professional.

    Homepage

    This looks like what I had done years ago and would like it again. Gel overlay.

    • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

      I love the graduated french mani or something nude but interesting…

      • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

        These are gorgeous! 🙂

      • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

        The nails I wore to the BH 10th birthday were very similar to these! I didn`t have the pinky feature nail but I had the ring finger feature. One hand was full glitter, the other one had a French-style glitter feature nail.

      • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

        The nails I wore to the BH 10th birthday were very similar to these! I didn`t have the pinky feature nail but I had the ring finger feature. One hand was full glitter, the other one had a French-style glitter feature nail.

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        Nice! I`m thinking of getting something similar for xmas and NYE… something that`ll go with everything.

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        Yaaaasss! I’ll do it with you!

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        Are you going to that Toowong place TUD ?

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        I’ve been sent out of town for work. I’m back in the Hunter Valley again. I thought I was only here for a few days but I’ve just been extended 🙁

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        From memory I recall sunjeanie is from the Hunter Valley – I know, the hunter valley is a big area! She has great taste in music!

        I’m sure you want to get home to your gorgeous puppy!

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        Great memory, Kassalee! She`s several hours away from where I am right now. Unfortunately I will be working every day (there`s no breaks for the duck when there`s a deadline on).

        Ride, fly, and crash n` burn!!!

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        Ah ok no worries. Hopefully work`s not too stressful 🙁 Take care xx ❤

      • 6 yrs, 3 mths ago

        We will have to organise another get-together when I get home, missy. So silly we both live close to the CBD and we`ve never caught up!

  • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

    I’ve recently bout a couple of bottles of gel nail polish, is it good?

    • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

      I`m not sure. I`m not looking for gel nail polish. I`m looking for an in-salon service. It`s all good I think I found one online

      • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

        I really like a place in Toowong Shopping Village called Polish Nail Lounge. They do gel and acrylic but I really like the SNS nail dips.

        TUD x

      • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

        Cool. I`m totally clueless about those nail dips. Yeah I`ve been living under a rock when it comes to salons and manicures lol. Are the nail dips similar to acrylic; as in; do they do the same amount of damage and require all that filing which drives me nuts? Thanks.

        Scarlett x

      • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

        No, the SNS dip is nowhere near like acrylic or gel (I find professional gel nails and even shellac very damaging to my natural nails). I went for SNS specifically because I heard they (the nail salon) would not grind down my natural nail.

        Sure enough, they were great. Plus, they just soak off.

      • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

        No, the SNS dip is nowhere near like acrylic or gel (I find professional gel nails and even shellac very damaging to my natural nails). I went for SNS specifically because I heard they (the nail salon) would not grind down my natural nail.

        Sure enough, they were great. Plus, they just soak off.

  • 6 yrs, 4 mths ago

    Always be carefull of the salon’s reputation and ask around. I have had friends with terrible fungal/nail infections from cheap salons with poor hygeine practices.

  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.