Best French Manicures and French Nails near me in Johannesburg, Boksburg
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French Nails FAQs
French nails is the name given to a type of manicure that uses a natural-coloured nail polish to paint the nail, and finishes the look by applying a thin band of white polish at the tip. The result is clean and classic. However, if you want to up the vibrancy you can swap the conventional white tip for a contemporary, bold colour contrast. French manicures can be achieved using traditional nail polish, shellac, gel, or acrylic.
On average, French nails cost ZAR 210 in Johannesburg, but you can pay anything from ZAR 180 to ZAR 300.
How long your French nails last will depend on the type of polish used: traditional nail polish will last for around one week; shellac and gel nails will last between 2-3 weeks; and acrylic nails will last 6-8 weeks, but will need filling every 2-3 weeks to cover nail regrowth.
French nails take around 30 minutes longer than a traditional manicure, but ask your nail technician to give you an accurate estimate as it will vary according to the type of polish used.
It’s down to personal preference and how long you want your manicure to last. Shellac creates a more natural finish than gels, which are glossier. Both last for 2-3 weeks. If you want to experiment with nail shape, go for acrylic nails; acrylics last 6-8 weeks, but will need to be filled every 2-3 weeks to hide regrowth.
The difference between French and American manicures is very subtle: French manicures tend to use a bright white colour at the nail tip, while American manicures use a softer, off-white colour. Both give a clean, classic finish.
Book your next french nails appointment in Johannesburg with Fresha
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Life's too short to be searching for the best hair, nails and spa treatments in Johannesburg all on your own. Less 'screen time' and more 'me time', we say. And with five-star rated businesses in your area, your next favourite nail technician might be closer to home than you think. So give Fresha a quick scroll and book instantly. Plus Fresha is unique. We show you how customers rate individual nail techs, not just the overall business. So with nail salons around Johannesburg and a trusty time-saving tool like ours, we hope you're on the other side of that next treatment soon.
With a French manicure in Johannesburg, you're always perfectly polished for any occasion. French tips work equally well with evening gowns and dressing down.
The classic ‘pink and white' nails were created for Hollywood's icons and they still ooze effortless sophistication today. You can find a French polish near you on Fresha from ZAR 180 to ZAR 300. Book with our mobile app to save your favourite salon for instant rebooking. A French tip full set with a French pedicure gives you top-to-toe chic. Try ombre French nails or French black tips for extra oh la la.
And we're not only operating in Johannesburg, South Africa. We've expanded across 120 different countries. So when you go abroad, you can delete the guidebook app and download the Fresha app instead. Just call us your self-care city guide. And if you stumble across any great wellness businesses on your travels who could use Fresha's free booking platform, make sure you let us know, by emailing hello@fresha.com. We have talented professionals aplenty. 450,000 globally to be precise. And it only takes one professional, and one treatment, and suddenly you’ll be having a very good week.
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