Changing Places: Love Nails

Love Nails is an established nail salon in the Mahurangi area, which is set to expand its services in Matakana this month.

Owner/operator Angela Munro, who has been a qualified nail technician for more than 10 years, is moving from the Matakana Cinema complex to the villa in the new Mortimer complex, along Matakana Valley Road.

“We are really excited to relocate to larger premises that will offer us individual consulting rooms,” Angela says.

“We’ll continue to do all nail-related treatments, but will also offer a Billion Dollar Brow bar, spray tans and Pharo manuka sugaring gel waxing treatments. The gel contains skin enhancers such as manuka honey, kiwifruit and aloe vera, and is free of solvents and harsh additives. The result is significantly less discomfort and a smoother finish. Once we settle in, we will look at perhaps botox and fillers.

“Our main priority as NZ qualified and council regulated nail technicians is the care of the natural nail.”

Angela says she loves the way a manicure can make a woman feel better.

“It doesn’t take long and it doesn’t cost a fortune, but the results can really make a difference to how a person feels,” she says.

While women make up 99 per cent of her clientele, men are also welcome.

“It’s a growing trend in Europe and some of the major companies are bringing out colours specifically for men.”

But it’s not all just about beauty. Angela also works with chronic nail biters, using new products that can promise improvements within a month.

“There’s a lot more to being a technician than people might think. We’re taught about anatomy and the chemistry behind the products we use to ensure there is no risk of infection or allergic reaction.”

Joining Angela in the salon will be her sister Jessica Wakelin, who is also a fully qualified technician.