Tammy Taylor Nails
Ensuring top class nails to all who visit the salon, Tammy Taylor Nails is just the place if you're looking to get sandal ready toes, just in time for Spring! You can find a Tammy Taylor Nails salon within various suburbs throughout the city, including Oakdene, Killarney, Meyersdal, Broadacres, Bedfordview, Rosebank, Parkhurst, Randburg, Sandton – quite literally anywhere in the city! As for toe treatments, they offer the following:
- Express Pedicure – 30 minutes – R200
- Deluxe Pedicure – 45 minutes – R250
- Spa Pedicure – 45 minutes – R350
- Click here to see the rest of their treatment menu.
Details: www.tammytaylornails.co.za | [email protected] | Facebook
Sherbet Angel
Specialising in indulgent boutique beauty treatments that'll leave you feeling like a queen, Sherbet Angel in Linden is a must-visit for all your beauty needs. Their treatment menu consists of practically everything you can think of when it comes to visiting a salon — massages, facials, microblading, luscious lashes, waxing, pre- and post-natal pampers and much more. But we're here for the nails, so here are the deets:
Express Pedicure
- No paint - R210
- Paint - R240
- IBD - R325
- Gelish - R335
- Shellac - R370 (just R20 over!)
Details: www.sherbetangel.co.za | 011 447 1741 | [email protected] | Shop 5, 50 4th Avenue, corner of 8th Street, Linden, Johannesburg
Sorbet
We know, a pedi article wouldn't be complete without giving Sorbet a mention! They offer a variety of manis and pedis to suit every budget. A Mini-Me Pedi is perfect for those of us who are always too busy to treat ourselves. It's a quick soak, file, buff and paint and you get to carry on with the rest of your day. But, if you're looking to indulge a little, there are more thorough and relaxing pedi treatments to choose from. Sorbet also offers a Power Mani, which is a full manicure treatment, including exfoliation and massage. This is the manicure a girl should get when she's really spoiling herself.
- Mini-Me Pedi - R245
- Power Pedi - R330
- Just Gelish Pedi - R290
- Gelish Mini-Me - R390 (R40 over our budget)
Details: www.sorbet.co.za | 011 202 7940 | [email protected]
Nail Studio and Beauty
From gel, acrylic, fibre and silk nails to waxing, facials, teeth whitening and false eyelash extensions and more, Nail Studio and Beauty is the place to go when you're looking for a little beautification and pampering. Their qualified nail technicians are passionate about making customers look and feel fabulous and will happily give you stunning toes to show off in your favourite pair of sandals.
- Mini-Pedi (soak, scrub, trim and shape nails and paint) - R150
- Full Pedicure (soak, scrub, foot file work, massage, nail trim, shape & paint) - R190
- Paraffin Pedicure (pedicure and paraffin dip) - R250
- Specialised Pedi - R290
- Gel on toes (natural) - R220
- Gel on toes (French Manicure) - R230
- Gel on toes (colour) - R240
- Gel toes and Pedicure Combo - R340
- Paraffin Pedicure and Gel Toes Combo - R430 (a little extra)
- Nail art from R30
Details: nailstudiosalon.co.za | 011 432 4958 | Comaro View Shopping Centre, corner Soetdoring and Comaro Street, Bassonia, Johannesburg
Bedazzled Beauty Studio
Bedazzled Beauty Studio is a unisex spa that aims to please. You can expect to experience quality service and attention to detail for anything you request. A few of their beauty treatments include massages if you're feeling a little tense, aesthetics (think laser, skin peels and weight loss aids), body wraps, facials, waxes, tints and many others. And with regard to their nail treatments, you will be spoiled for choice:
- Express Pedicure: 25 minutes – R170 with polish and R270 with gel
- Full-Service Deluxe Pedicure: 60 minutes – R270 with polish and R370 with gel (slightly over!)
Details: bedazzledbeautystudio.co.za | 081 833 2354 | [email protected] | 11 Boeing Road West, Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Head To Toe Beauty Spa
Make your way to Head To Toe's nail studio to get those tootsies primped and prepped for spring. There's a HUGE variety of colours for you to choose from and you can decide how you want to have them done — gel, just a simple paint, au naturel, French pedicure or nail art here and there. Another treatment worth mentioning is the lash extensions! Kim got hers done here and she absolutely loved them!
- Gel Colour (hands or feet) - R200
- Pedicure with Gel Colour - R370 (slightly over, yet again!)
- Deluxe Pedicure - R270
- Deluxe Pamper Pedicure - R320
Details: www.headtotoebeautyspa.com | 011 792 5799 | [email protected] | 7 Phillip Le Roux Avenue, Malanshof, Randburg, Johannesburg
Perfect 10 Nail & Body Studio
The name says it all. You'll step out of this salon with 'Perfect 10' nails that'll be the envy of your friends! All you need to do is buy some pretty flip flops to show them off. And no matter your budget, they'll have the perfect treatment for you. You can take your pick from the following:
- Pedicure - R280
- Spa Pedicure - R300
- Buff and Paint - R140
- Gel Polish Application - R260
Details: www.perfect10.co.za | 086 111 2222 | [email protected]
Plush Nails & Beauty
For the ultimate pedi experience, book an appointment at Plush Nails & Beauty in Roodepoort. You'll pay a smidgen more than our limit but trust us, it's worth it. You need to check out their Instagram and Facebook pages to see what amazing nail art they create.
Details: 072 863 5405 | [email protected] | 179 Ontdekkers Road, Horison Park, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
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Which Categories Are Open For Business?
In case you missed it, these are the categories of services that are deemed safe to resume operations as of Friday, 19 June 2020:
- Hairdressing and barbering
- Hand and foot treatments
- Facial treatments and makeup
- Body massages
- Tattooing and body piercing
The New Rules
These formal salons will need to adhere to the following rules in order to operate and ensure the safety of their staff and customers:
- Provide a hand sanitising/washing station for customers before they enter the premises
- Encourage contactless payment where possible
- Disinfect common areas before and after use, including after serving each customer
- Sanitise all equipment and/or tools before and after each use
- All bottles with products must be wiped down with a 70% alcohol solution after serving each customer and at the end and beginning of each business day
- Fresh and clean towels must be used for each customer
- Keep windows and doors open, if possible, to ensure ventilation
- Arrange and provide adequate PPE for employees
- Masks must be worn at all times and the stylist must also wear a face shield/ visor that must be cleaned after serving each customer
- Aprons and gloves should be changed after each client
- Encourage pre-booking appointments to avoid long queues and waiting periods
- Salons must only allow customers inside if the 1.5 metre distance can be maintained
- Employees and owners above the age of 60 or with comorbidities must be discouraged from working
- Use a booking system for treatment appointments
- No guests allowed
- Suspend the provision of all beverage and food amenities for customers
For the full rules and regulations guide regarding formal salons, hairdressers, barbers and tattoo studios, click here for the guidelines.
Now For The Good News - Who's Opening Soon!
We're so excited about the opening of beauty salons and hairdressers! So, we did a search on who will be opening soon and waiting to sort out all of our needs after all the stresses and uncertainties this lockdown has conjured up.
Franco International
Have your highlights grown out drastically over the last three months? Need to sort out those split ends and refresh your look with a brand-new cut, colour and style? Franco International is waiting to be of assistance! They'll be opening soon and are ready to welcome their customers back to a safe and hygienic environment.
Rockets Man
Gents, we didn't forget about you! Those beards also need some pampering after all of the lockdown stresses and perils everyone has been through! Rocket Man are now open for all your grooming needs. They've taken all the necessary measures to ensure your and their safety during this pandemic.
Carlton Hair SA
Find your nearest Carlton Hair salon and make your booking now before it's too late! Carlton Hair SA are happy to announce that they have reopened their salons across the country.
You can find their Joburg stores in:
- Melrose Arch
- Bryanston Shopping Centre
- Cambridge Crossing
- Cresta
- Hyde Park Corner
- Lonehill Shopping Centre
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Village View Shopping Centre
And in Pretoria:
- Centurion Mall
- Irene Village Mall
- Parkview Centre
HAPPY HAIRDRESSERS 🤩 Carlton Hair could not be more excited about the reopening of salons! Our staff returned to the...
Posted by Carlton Hair SA on Thursday, June 18, 2020
Sorbet Salons
Soon, Sorbet Salons across the country will be opening their doors so you can once again enjoy their range of pampering treatments. From manicures and pedicures to an amazing massage and maybe even a wax, they'll soon be ready and waiting to leave you feeling renewed, refreshed, rejuvenated and spoilt. Pre-bookings are now open, so be sure to contact your closest store and book your appointment.
Camelot Spa at Melrose Arch
For the ultimate beauty pamper, ensure that you're on Camelot Spa at Melrose Arch's VIP waiting list to ensure you're on top of the appointment list once they officially reopen their doors (which is quite soon). This is also the perfect time to purchase a few vouchers and experience packages to indulge in now that the lockdown restrictions have been eased slightly.
We cannot wait to see all our wonderful guests again. Contact us to ensure you are on our waiting list for when we open!
Posted by Camelot Spa at Melrose Arch on Thursday, June 18, 2020
Re: Fresh Brows & Lashes
If you're in the Dainfern area and need to get your lashes and brows tamed and looking fabulous once again, give Re: Fresh Brows & Lashes a call! Their beauty salon is officially open and ready to make you feel beautiful. Other than brows and lashes, they also offer skincare treatments, micro-needling, spray tans, tints and more. They have implemented all the health and precautionary protocols necessary to ensure your and their safety are not compromised.