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Top 20 French Manicure Salons
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  1. I Love Nails

    I Love Nails

    52 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea 3185
    (43)
    I Love Nails is a boutique nail salon located in Ripponlea offering locals premium manicures and pedicures in a professional salon environment.
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  2. Alter Ego Hair Design

    Alter Ego Hair Design

    6 / 519 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay 2029
    (7)
    Alter Ego Hair Design specialises in natural, organic and high quality hair care. Stylists offer fume free hair colouring, waxing and Keratin treatments.
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  3. The Queen Total Beauty

    The Queen Total Beauty

    8 Woodland Street, Melbourne (Strathmore), Victoria, Strathmore 3041
    (193)
    Experience the ultimate relaxation with The Queen Beauty and Massage. Services include massage, eyelash extensions and facials to cater to all skin concerns.
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  4. Julex Nail Spa - Prahran

    Julex Nail Spa - Prahran

    514 Malvern Road, Prahran 3181
    (37)
    For the smartest nails in Prahran, book in for a mani or a pedi at Julex Nail Spa. Get perfect nails with polish, Shellac gel, acrylics or an SNS dip powder.
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  5. Beauty Blitz Skin & Body

    Beauty Blitz Skin & Body

    Shop 8 / 76 Queens Road , Slacks Creek 4127
    (341)
    Beauty Blitz Skin & Body is a wonderful gem. Book in for an expert wax, heavenly facial, and eyelash extension, hot stone massage, or spa pedicure.
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  6. Trend Hair Beauty

    Trend Hair Beauty

    212 Bridge Road , Richmond 3121
    (20)
    Trend Hair Beauty is a brand new Richmond hair salon with a finger on the pulse of the latest trends in unisex hairstyling.
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  7. Modern Nails Brunswick

    Modern Nails Brunswick

    134 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056
    (89)
    Feel amazing from top to toe with Modern Nails Brunswick. From acrylic colour, to Bio Sculpture gel, waxing and eyelash extensions, they're experts in beauty.
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  8. Glamshell Beauty

    Glamshell Beauty

    63 Ferguson Street, Williamstown 3016
    (166)
    Glamshell Beauty, the place for all your beauty and spa needs including nails, brow and lash treatments, plus waxing. Or spoil yourself with a Spa Package.
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  9. Diva Care

    Diva Care

    164 Bridge Road, Richmond 3121
    (13)
    Diva Care really knows their stuff when it comes to manicures and pedicures. Pop into the gorgeous salon for a spa treatment or wax, too.
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  10. Divine Nails Haberfield

    Divine Nails Haberfield

    Shop 11 / 191 Ramsay Street (Carpark under the Shop, Entry via Empire ST) , Haberfield 2045
    (24)
    Divine Nails Haberfield is an independently owned nail salon in Haberfield. Indulge in an elegant manicure or long-lasting gel polish at this friendly salon.
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  11. In2Skin Beauty & Dermal Therapy

    In2Skin Beauty & Dermal Therapy

    1/269-275 Centre Dandenong Road, , Dingley Village 3172
    (7)
    For exceptional skin and beauty treatments, look no further than In2Skin Beauty & Dermal Therapy on Centre Dandenong Road in Dingley Village.
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  12. Divine Camila Beauty

    Divine Camila Beauty

    2/227 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst 2010
    (190)
    Divine Camila Beauty will take care of your whole body while you relax and unwind. This cute salon stands out for its impeccable service and beautiful staff.
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  13. Pure Passion Hair and Beauty

    Pure Passion Hair and Beauty

    89 Anderson Street, Yarraville 3013
    (160)
    Get all your hair and beauty needs covered in one place with Pure Passion Hair and Beauty. Services include hair, skin, nail and eyebrow threading.
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  14. Mollyfuns Nail Art

    Mollyfuns Nail Art

    Level 1, 241- 245 Lonsdale street, Melbourne CBD 3000
    (36)
    Mollyfuns Nail Art will customise each manicure and pedicure to the guests' unique needs. The experts offer impressive nail art design, and lash extensions.
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  15. Greville Nails

    Greville Nails

    124 Greville Street, Prahran 3181
    (66)
    Greville Nails is a boutique nail salon located in Prahran. The expert team are consummate professionals, consistently delivering high-quality manicures and pedicures.
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  16. Melbourne Nails

    Melbourne Nails

    137 Victoria Street, Melbourne CBD 3000
    (19)
    Melbourne Nails know nails. Whether you prefer acrylic or Shellac, SNS or a simple manicure, the team will shape, buff and polish your nails to perfect.
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  17. Boutique Nails and Beauty - Gisborne

    Boutique Nails and Beauty - Gisborne

    5/38 Brantome Street, Gisborne 3437
    (245)
    Boutique Nails and Beauty is a premium nail and beauty therapy provider in Gisborne, specialising in flawless manicures and pedicures.
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  18. Island Sea Nails & Beauty

    Island Sea Nails & Beauty

    5 / 150 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst 2010
    (96)
    Island Sea Nails & Beauty invites you to experience the friendly and warm atmosphere, the staff here aim to make you feel completely pampered and polished.
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  19. Sunny Rose Nails & Beauty

    Sunny Rose Nails & Beauty

    175 Smith Street, Fitzroy 3065
    (30)
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  20. Sensational Nails & Beauty

    Sensational Nails & Beauty

    Shop 3 1A / 498 Princes Highway, Rockdale 2216
    (16)
    For stunning and flawless nails that reflect your colourful personality, book your appointment for Sensational Nails & Beauty online today, with Bookwell.
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French Manicure

Despite the plethora of amazing new nail techniques available in today's salons, one more traditional style remains as popular as ever, and that's the French Manicure.

Having said that, there are some variations on a theme but we'll come back to those.

The traditional French manicure is best described as an enhanced version of your natural nails. The idea is to create a set of beautifully manicured nails with a pale pink nail bed and dazzling white tip. Just like you own nails only better.

Glamorous and Sophisticated

Rumour has it that the name of this manicure was invented by the aptly-named Jeff Pink, the creator of Orly nail polish. Seriously, what else could you call such a glamorous and sophisticated look? It was not born in France, but in a small Californian suburb called Calabasas.

The tale is quite delightful. Apparently, Hollywood actresses spent far too much time getting their nails painted to match their outfits. Movie directors approached Pink for a solution and this is what he came up with.

Suddenly everyone was doing it, starting with mega songstress Barbra Streisand. She even raved about it on national TV. The beauty of this look was that it was elegant, versatile and went with everything.

Classic and Timeless

It wasn't long until the French manicure exploded onto the fashion runways and found its way into influential magazines such as Vogue. Classic and timeless it will never go out of fashion.

When you Google 'French manicure' you'll be bombarded with advice and YouTube tutorials showing how to recreate the look at home. Two words: don't bother. Whilst a straightforward manicure and polish may be possible at home, a French manicure takes expertise.

The ratio of pink to white has to be perfect and the finish needs to be sharp and polished. A French manicure can be done in gel or acrylic and there are a couple of different methods.

Acrylic or Gel

The easiest way is to glue white plastic tips to your nails using clear acrylic. The other method is far more complicated but does produce a more natural-looking and durable finish. This method involves sculpting the white tips onto the nail.

Amidst the glitz and glamour of nail art, neon shades, stiletto nails and more, the French manicure remains the epitome of sophistication and style. Feminine, clean-looking and understated, this is a very popular wedding manicure.

New techniques and style variations are constantly being introduced, the latest being spray-on French manicures. This uses aerosol technology to apply the white section of the nails, resulting in a perfect finish.

Variations on a Theme

In the salon, your nails can be filed round, oval or square. You can also choose how much white you want to show.

Another variation doing the rounds is the frosted French manicure. This is a traditional French manicure, finished with an opalescent coast of polish. You'll also find a Reversed French Manicure (literally what it sounds like), black and white or red and white French manicures.

The Inverted French Manicure uses high-gloss black for the main nail and gold for the cuticles and decoration. Coloured Tips is another popular style, where the body of the nail is pale pink or opaque white, and the tips are different colours. Often a thin line of gold or silver polish will separate the two.

Then there's the Ombre French Manicure, as popular for nails as it is for hair. The list of choices just goes on.

Go for Health

Remember, as with any manicure using acrylic or gel, your nail health is very important. Whilst these treatments will cover up all sorts of problems, the better your own nails the better the results will be.

To keep your nails in optimum health and enjoy your own perfect French manicure, use Bookwell to find a salon in your area.