Frequently Asked Questions

All Extensions can last between 3-5 weeks depending on lifestyle - Self Care recommends 3 weeks the enhancements should be removed or replaced.

Structured manicures can last 3-6 weeks depending on lifestyle - Self Care recommends 3 weeks as a sweet spot for minimal lifting, breakages and to have maximum natural nail support. 

Gel Polish manicures can last up to 4 weeks - Self Care recommends 2 weeks to be removed or replaced as polish is more likely to chip or lift after 2 weeks of wear. 

Aftercare is important for the maintenance of long lasting nails.This includes: Daily cuticle oil (2-3 Times per day is ideal) Not using nails as tools (e.g opening cans with nail instead of side of finger/finger pad), Wearing gloves when cleaning or gardening, Not picking at the nail enhancements. 

You may be used to ‘in & out’ places or mall salons who are about the fastest service but Self Care is all about service & changing your nail experience. Quality takes time. Ensuring your natural nails are protected and looked after is essential. Simply - we don’t cut corners to make money or rush you out the door, we want perfection & quality. 

Yes, all Self Care products are safe. We use a variety of brands including DND Gel polishes, Kia Ora Gel polishes, NSI Rubber base, Hema-Free Acrylic monomer, Designer Nails Soft Gel Tips & Hema-Free Soft Gel. We do not use Gel Polishes (or any products) without an MSD or SDS document available. This ensures we know what chemical compounds are in the product and they are safe to use.  

Hygiene is so important to Self Care - We use a 3-Step process. 

1)Cleaned with hot water & dishwash

2)Tools placed into a container using barbicide & boiling water to Disinfect for 10 min.

3)Placed into a UV Sterilizer for a hot air dry for 40 min & UV Sterilizer for 21 min. 

Every metal implement used is cleaned, disinfected and sterilized for each client.

Nail Files, Buffers, Wooden sticks and Gloves are single use and disposed of after each client. All brushes are cleaned with brush cleaner and isopropyl alcohol daily. All surfaces are wiped down between clients. 

I accept payments through my booking system - Fresha. This accepts credit & debit cards. Cash is accepted. 

No we don’t. SNS can also be known as Dip Powder. SNS is finely mineral powder from Acrylic powder. This powder is placed on the nail using a glue/resin formula to combine the two products. Despite being advertised as a healthy nail alternative to Acrylic - It is not healthier for nails.

No Self Care doesn’t currently offer pedicures however E Beauty Salon based in Lyall Bay does. Tammy works in E Beauty once a week and can guarantee quality, efficient and beautiful pedicures done by owner Erini. You can book with her here. 

Infill is simply filling in the GROWTH of the nail - The nail product top coat/colour is removed, product is filled from the cuticle onto the nail and minimal changes are made to the nail enhancement. This process should happen between 2-3 weeks depending on growth. 

Rebalance is re-creating the whole nail structure. Rebalancing is correcting the apex, shape and cuticle area of the nail. This process should happen between 3-5 weeks depending on growth.