Manicure Basel: manicure with nail polish for well-groomed hands

Yes, but please book the manicure with Shellac rather than regular polish. At our studios, we reapply what was on the nail before: we don't remove Shellac or gel polish in order to apply regular polish afterwards. Removal is included in the manicure. The Dry Manicure Business takes 30 minutes with regular polish and 45 minutes with Shellac.

Neither, leave that to us. The cuticle is a protective barrier against germs. If it is cut, tiny tears appear through which bacteria and fungi can enter. We soften it gently and carefully push it back. At home, a daily drop of nail oil is enough, and if the cuticle is red or inflamed, we don't work on it at all.

For hands and nails that are always well groomed, we recommend a manicure about every two to four weeks. Of course, your personal needs vary depending on how fast your nails grow and how much strain they are under.

Yes, you can come at the same time if two places are free in the studio. To book as a pair, it's best to phone: call the studio and we'll coordinate the two appointments. Each of you will be looked after by your own nail stylist. It works best if you call a few days in advance.

Yes, a manicure works without colour too. Just tell us at your appointment and we'll leave out the polish; the nail care stays the same. The price stays the same, as the polish is included. If you'd like shine without colour, the keratin polish is a good fit for a CHF 5 surcharge: it protects stressed nails and gives them a natural shine.

Yes, especially then. The cause is usually water, cleaning products, remover and dry air. We file your nails short and in one direction, skip the buffing and show you the right care routine with oil and cream. Over a few weeks, your nails build themselves back up. If only one nail is affected, discoloured or inflamed, it should be seen by a doctor.

Yes, a manicure is usually possible with diabetes too. According to our terms and conditions, you must tell us about your diabetes before the treatment, and we will then work especially carefully around the cuticle. Small injuries often heal more slowly with diabetes, which is why this matters. If you have open sores, inflammation or reduced feeling in your fingers, please check with your doctor before the manicure.

No. Yellowish, thickened or crumbly nails point to nail fungus, which needs medical treatment and could be passed on in the studio. We also don't treat if the skin around the nail is red, swollen or weeping. Once everything has healed, we look forward to your appointment.

After your appointment the polish is touch-dry, but it only hardens completely after a few hours. So have your keys, wallet and phone ready before the polish goes on, and put your jacket on beforehand. On the same day, it's best to avoid hot water, long baths and the sauna. That way the surface stays smooth.

Apply nail oil to your cuticles and nail edges daily, ideally in the evening. Use hand cream after every hand wash. Wear gloves when cleaning and washing up, as water and cleaning products make nails swell and strip away their natural oils. And don't use your nails as tools, for example to open cans.