Hey guys welcome or welcome back to my website where we have fun with food and travel and anything exciting at affordable prices. So today, lets talks about nails. I know we love to look good without breaking our bank accounts. I discovered a few cool places in the heart of Nairobi CBD with the most affordable pricing when it comes to doing your nails and eyebrows.
Gel polish is the most common thing we are currently doing because it lasts longer than normal nail polish. For at least 3 to 4 weeks you know you are good unlike normal polish which you know chips quite easily.
I discovered this place through a Whatsapp group chat when one of my friends posted her freshly done nails. They were well done and of cos we all had to ask where she did them and at how much. The place is called BEAUTY EXPRESS located at Philadelphia House (Stage ya mat za Langata) the building opposite Afya Centre, on the 3rd floor. When you get out of the lift take a right turn up to to the end then make a left turn also up to the 2nd last door on your left. The place has a nice interior with white chairs and at least good ventilation. It also has free Wi-Fi and good music.
The service is great and they have about 4 or 5 attendants. Two of them being gentlemen and I think of late men are taking over this nail and saloon business. Most people prefer their nails and eyebrows done by men, me included. I don’t really know the exact reason behind their decision but mine is that I just prefer men to do my nails and women to do my hair.
For the best service I advice you to visit the place during the day or mid morning or late in the evening at 8pm when it is less crowded. If you go at around 3-6pm you will find around ten people waiting on the queue. The place is getting a lot of traffic and so you need to plan your timing well. You can call and book an appointment but still it will not be guaranteed that by the time you get there, there won’t be another person in the queue. So timing is key. They also do “repairs” for free if your nails chip before the end of two weeks.
N/B : THEY DO NOT APPLY NORMAL POLISH. (CUTEX)
The price list is as follows:
Free gel removal
Gel Polish Application – 300
Tips – 800
Stick on – 800
Manicure – 400
Pedicure – 500
BEFORE GEL
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BEFORE TIPS |
AFTER TIPS |
Give it a try and tell me how it goes. I will leave contacts for the two gentlemen.
Symo – 0799172458
Edu – 0704091648
I also have an eyebrow guy at BS- Bus station who does a really nice job at only 100 bob.
Eyebrows done by Musembi |
His price list is as follows;
Free Gel Removal
500 – Gel
100 – Normal nail polish
1000 – Tips
300/500 – pedicure
800 – Stickons
Two weeks down. Clearly blue is my favourite colour. |
He does an amazing work too. He will give you all the attention you need and do the nails how you want them. He will “repair” your nails if they chip before the end of two weeks at no extra cost. Musembi – 0702963547
Recently, I discovered a new place at Odeon and got a new nail technician known as Peter. Give him a try too. He does an amazing job when it comes to tips and acrylics. His phone number is 0702683615.
Glitter n Bliss
My latest addition to the nail business is Glitter N Bliss Beauty Parlor also located in Nairobi Town opposite the famous Tea Room Bus Station. This place is the real definition of exquisite!!! Their interior is splendid, cozy chairs, friendly staff and the prices are fair. You even get a glass of wine, juice, coffee/tea and snacks as you wait for your turn. check them out on Instagram here.
You can also try Delish nails, Luxe nail parlor and Bellani Nail Spa.
So that’s all folks. Share with me where you do your nails and eyebrows affordably and even saloons. Until the next one.