About
Hi, I’m Gemma! For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved all things nails, and after 10 years of passion, I finally turned that dream into reality. While on maternity leave with my little boy, Zachary, I qualified as a nail tech and haven’t looked back since!
Being a mum has taught me the art of multitasking, patience, and perfection—skills that come in handy when crafting beautiful nails. I’m all about creating a welcoming, inclusive and relaxed environment while still delivering the highest-quality, professional services that leave you feeling amazing.
Whether you’re after a simple manicure or something a little more creative, my highest priority is keeping you happy and keeping your nails healthy.
Info
It's not the most obvious name for a nail business, I'll give you that! But if any word summarises my brand, it's "Adapt".
Being on maternity leave made me reflect on my life and most importantly my work-life balance. Spending less time in the office and more time with my family has become my priority, so I wanted to do something that gave me more flexibility to do that. I knew that continuing what I was currently doing wasn't contributing to that, so I had to make a change and adapt to my situation. And what better way than to do something I loved! It's true what they say, if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life!
My nail service offering is also not a "one size fits all" either. Everyone's nail concerns and nail goals are different, hence the need for prescriptive manicures. Based on your consultation form and our in-person assessment, we can adapt your services to utilise products that suit your nails. You wouldn't buy a skincare product for dry skin if you had an oily complexion, it's the same principle but with nails! I'm very excited to help you all achieve your best nail health.
I am ABT accredited in gel and builder gel and I carried out my training with HONA. For those of you who may not have heard of HONA (Home of Nail Art), they are a Welsh brand and an industry disruptor who are doing big things in the nail industry right now.
HONA's training programme is one of the most comprehensive on the market, covering everything from nail anatomy, chemical makeup of gel formulae and contra-indications and contra-actions and how to get the most out their product offering.
HONA's tagline, Safer Smarter Stronger, reflects their passion for delivery excellent quality products and knowledge to nail techs all over. Here are some of the reasons why I chose to train and use their gel system:
Safety HONA gel systems are hypoallergenic, vegan, and cruelty-free, and are made without ingredients like HEMA, HPMA, and IBOA, which are known to cause allergies.
Strength HONA gel systems are strong and long-lasting, and can last up to three weeks.
Transparency HONA provides complete transparency about their products, including the creation date, location, and creator's name.
Treatments
A relaxing manicure including cuticle work, filing and shaping, your choice of polish colour and topcoat and finished with cuticle oil.
Please note, I am happy for you to choose multiple colours as long as each nail is solid colour.
Please select if you want just a builder gel colour or if you are getting art. Gel polish colour is included in the art price.
AKA BIAB, Builder in a Bottle. Ideal for people who are looking to grow or strength their nails, or just prefer the look of a structured manicure.
Using HONA's builder gel system, we will create you a prescriptive manicure based on your personal nail requirements to ensure the best possible retention and suitability for your needs.
Includes cuticle work, filing and shaping, builder gel, topcoat of your choice and finished with cuticle oil.
AKA BIAB, Builder in a Bottle Using HONA's builder gel system, we will create you a prescriptive manicure based on your personal nail requirements to ensure the best possible retention and suitability for your needs. Includes cuticle work, filing and shaping, builder gel, gel polish, topcoat of your choice and finished with cuticle oil.
Please note I only remove my own work for insurance reasons.
Soak off of old product, cuticle work, file shape and buff, finished with cuticle oil
Please select if I am soaking off am old set done by me and reapplying product.
For builder gel, it is recommended to have a soak off and new set after 2-3 infills
Please select if you want just a builder gel colour or if you are getting art. Gel polish colour is included in the art price.
AKA BIAB, Builder in a Bottle. Ideal for people who are looking to grow or strengthen their nails, or just prefer the look of a structured manicure.
Infills can be done up to three times before a soak off and reapply is required.
Using HONA's builder gel system, we will create you a prescriptive manicure based on your personal nail requirements to ensure the best possible retention and suitability for your needs.
Includes cuticle work, filing and shaping, builder gel, topcoat of your choice and finished with cuticle oil.
This is for an infill of previously applied builder girl. Infilling can be done up to three times before a soak off and reapply is required.
AKA BIAB, Builder in a Bottle Using HONA's builder gel system, we will create you a prescriptive manicure based on your personal nail requirements to ensure the best possible retention and suitability for your needs. Includes cuticle work, filing and shaping, builder gel, gel polish, topcoat of your choice and finished with cuticle oil.
A relaxing manicure including cuticle work, filing and shaping, your choice of polish colour and topcoat and finished with cuticle oil.
Please note, I am happy for you to choose multiple colours as long as each nail is solid colour.
