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This is my 2nd visit to A La Mode and it was as special as my first. Carla did my nails beautiful and make sure I was comfortable throughout. It is honestly like catching up with a friend every time I see her. Couldn't recommend enough

Hannah M.

17 May 2023

Katie did a great job tidying up my cuticles and did a lovely gel colour with nail art for Valentines.

Carol G.

10 Feb 2026

Today Jen did my daughter's nails ready for Christmas and as always she has excelled herself, She loves to come in for a catch up and a pamper. Thank you Jen. X

Cara L.

17 Dec 2025

I cant recommend Katie highly enough. Two of my nails were ina complete state broken and split and different lengths to tbe others. She built up and repaired the broken nails so they matched the same length as my other ones. I have never seen this before and will always go to this salon now.

Claire L.

8 Oct 2025

Again Shanice was fantastic! Never anything to complain about and always does a fantastic job! Making sure I’m extra comfortable during the appointment with additional pillows and propping the bed up! Thank you!

Harriett L.

4 Jul 2025

As always I’ve been so happy and pleased with my Nails. All of the ladies are so friendly and make you feel at ease!!

Elizabeth P.

24 Jun 2025

I don’t usually leave reviews but when it comes to your face, you want to make sure you choose someone you can trust. I cannot recommend Liv highly enough. She is friendly, chatty, honest, professional, knowledgeable and an extremely lovely. I wouldn’t go anywhere else 🙂 Brooke Reid

Brooke R.

15 Jul 2024

It is always such a pleasure to have Olivia do my hair! The salon is warm and inviting and Olivia always put me at ease. I've now had an up-do and a haircut done here. Both times, Olivia really listened to what I wanted and didn't stop until my hair was exactly right. There is nowhere else I'd go now, I'm so happy you are here in Kelvedon. Thanks! 💖

Laura C.

3 Jul 2024

It’s great to have this lovely salon on the doorstep! It’s very nicely set up and has a good range of services. Online booking is very simple. I had a gel manicure, which I was very pleased with, and I’ll be back to try the other services.

Rosemary C.

2 Apr 2022

Wonderful visit to A La Mode. Amy came up with beautiful nails even though I had no specific design in mind beforehand. Looking forward to returning!

Sarah M.

10 Mar 2022

My nails were completely transformed and revived. The nail technician takes the time to really do her best each time I visit. Very pleased and would always recommend her. The only slight downside could be that it can take a bit longer than usual to get extensions but this is because again she takes the care and extra effort to make them perfect.

Charlene N.

22 Dec 2021

The best nails, always!

Emily G.

24 Feb 2026

Daisy is incredible! Amazing at colour and styling, couldn’t fault her at all!

Lucy C.

21 Feb 2026

Thank you to the team for such a beautiful service - super happy with the result and for the amazing treatment:)

Maria P.

20 Feb 2026

I had my hair cut with Dan and felt completely at ease from start to finish. He instantly understood what I wanted and knew exactly what would suit me. I absolutely love my hair again, thank you so much!

Donna R.

18 Feb 2026

Gigi is phenomenal! I’ve never seen my cuticles look this good—she’s incredibly detailed and precise. The shape she gave my nails is absolutely beautiful, with the most perfect rounded finish I’ve ever had (and I’ve been to a lot of salons!). Her BIAB application is flawless—honestly, I think she does the best BIAB in Colchester. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love my new eyebrows 🥰 My natural eyebrows are very light, so they weren’t visible unless tinted or if I am wearing make up. That’s why I have decided to do powder brows. Gigi is so professional, she made a perfect shape for me based on my facial features. Right after the appointment my eyebrows looked quite dark and wide, but after healing process has ended the shape got thinner and colour became very natural. I get so many compliments now, everyone says that I look very good. ☺️ I highly recommend powder brows by Gigi ❤️

Daisy listened to what I wanted and discussed it with me whilst explaining how she thought I could achieve the look from my inspo picture. As usual, Daisy was spot on (and these were more complex change up colours for me) and I am delighted with the result! Thanks, Daisy!

Thank you Laura for an excellent visit today. My eyebrows look great already and I have no discomfort at all even though only done three hours ago ! Thank you for the time you took to make sure they were just what I wanted. The aftercare pack is brilliant and covers everything you may want to know, even a much appreciated teabag 😂. I would recommend anyone in later years with thinning eyebrows to visit Laura.

Gigi is a brilliant nail artist. I would highly recommend Gigi. Thanks, Gigi!

Livs has gone above and beyond to make me feel comfortable about getting aesthetic treatment done. She has relieved any anxiety I have had and made me feel excited and reassured in her expertise.

Gigi was excellent! It was the first time going to Touch of Elegance and it was for bridal nails so I was a bit nervous but Gigi listened to the style I was looking for and even asked to see the dress, flower and colours to make sure what she did fit the wider aesthetic. Gigi's attention to detail was fantastic, and I loved how she was explaining what she was doing. I left with beautiful bridal BIAB nails and couldn't have been happier. I will absolutely return in future.

Always lovely to have a catch-up with Stefi!

Gigi topped up my lash line and eyebrows and did an absolutely incredible job. I would highly recommend Gigi. Thanks

Steff is very professional and friendly and excellent at her job. Always look forward to a catch up

Always a very pleasant experience at the salon. Lovely to catch up with Jana.

Jana is an amazing therapist everything she does is to such a high standard. Her LVLs are next level amazing results. She always puts in the extra care to make you feel at home and super relaxed and talks your through the process. I have also had facials and massages all have been amazing. Can’t recommend enough.

A lot of trouble was taken to make my nails look good

Lovely to see Stefi again and have a catch-up, always enjoy my visits.

As always amazing company and beautiful nails. Lovely lady xx