Papillon Advanced Skincare

  For those of us who haven’t got the time to spend pampering ourselves at home but would like nice nails that won’t chip or break, then OPI Axxium or Bio Sculpture Gel  is the answer. You can come into the clinic with bitten, broken, uneven nails and leave with a gleaming set of natural looking nails. Gel is the kinder alternative to acrylic nail extensions. We do not use harsh chemicals or nasty drills, all tip blending is done by hand and before tips are adhered to the natural nail a layer of gel is applied to protect the nail. People who come to us with no nails generally start of by have tips and gel overlays, they then usually have one set of infills after two weeks, then two weeks later have the nails soaked off and just overlays on their now longer and stronger natural nails!

OPI Axxium or Bio Sculpture Gel are nail treatments that strengthen and promote the growth of natural nails. Applied onto a prepared nail the products cure under a UVA light, leaving the nail strong but flexible with a natural glossy finish.

You do not have to have your nails extended with this system.  We have alot of clients who are having a gel finish as an addition to their manicure instead of an application of nail varnish.  This means that their colour will be chip free for up to three weeks!  Great for holidays or just for those people who like nice nails but get fed up having to keep painting them because they chip after a couple of days with varnish.

Advantages

• A treatment that strengthens & conditions natural nails
• Will not chip or smudge
• Will not wear away on finger & toe nails
• Quick and easy removal

Gel overlays on natural nails 

Nails are prepared, conditioned, and shaped. Cuticles are treated then gel is applied in a colour, clear or French manicure finish, as with a varnish two layers of colour are then followed by one layer of clear.Lastly a brilliant top coat is applied to protect the gel.

Tips and Gel overlays

Nails are prepared, conditioned and shaped, you do not need to have them all filed down really short!. Cuticles are treated then a protective layer of gel is applied before tips are sized, adhered and hand blended to the desired shape and length. Gel is then applied in several thin layers. Leaving you with a perfect set of natural looking nails!

I’m confused OPI Axxium or Bio Sculpture!

We are fully trained in both systems, both systems are of comparable quality it is just that some people prefer the Bio Sculpture finish and some people prefer the Axxium finish because they can match up their favourite OPI varnish and make the gels last even longer beween infills!. We advise our clients which would be more suitable for their nails and lifestyle.