Nailing the Locals
I tweeted last week about the best (in my opinion) pedicure on the South Side of Dublin and was delighted to pass on information to lots of people who asked for it. When I started going to Andrea at Special Beauty in Aikens Village, Kilternan (tel. 086 323 6992) it was on a recommendation uttered in hushed tones and I had to promise not to pass it on for fear that there would be no possibility of getting an appointment at short notice. All that is well and truly over now and everyone who gives a really good service at a reasonable price should have their names shouted loudly from the rooftops (which is what I’m doing here today!!)
Telephone Number 00353 1 4945606
There is still bad service and bad value for money everywhere in Ireland recession or no recession and this needs to change fast if we are to get out of the economic mess we find ourselves in. Today I headed down the road to the Red Apple Hair & Beauty Salon in the Eden Shopping Centre in Rathfarnham on the Grange road to have my nails done by Fran ( who has been doing them for seven years) and my hair cut by Dee the owner of the salon who is a change of hairdresser for me. These are people for whom spending an hour or two with is a pleasure. Red Apple Salon has a friendly, relaxed professional feel to it and all the customers are regulars who enjoy a natter while they get coiffed and manicured. They have great stylists who do really seriously good blow dries and perfect upstyles.
Fran is the most professional nail technician I have ever had do my nails and I’m a regular gel, french polish woman who likes them quite short.
Fran is the most professional nail technician I have ever had do my nails and I’m a regular gel, french polish woman who likes them quite short. I noticed her nails looked fabulous and when I asked she told me they were the new system she has been waiting for.
I’ve heard about the new two week perfect manicure so asked Fran to show me the Shellac system that is proving extremely popular. For €30 you get beautiful chip free extended wear colour which applies like polish but is set under UV lights. The nails don’t have to be filed down and the results are spectacular with no possibility of messing up the polish when you reach for your car keys or touch a door handle minutes after leaving. It takes ten minutes to remove the polish with wraps so no messing or time wasting. Fran tells me that this system from Creative nails is brilliant for special occasions and holidays. There are 12 colours at present and more on the way. I thought the colours on offer looked beautiful and will definitely think about having this done next time.
Shellac, On like Polish, Wears like Gel
Frans Hand with Shellac manicure
Today I had my nails done and a total new( Mary Portas style|) hair do following some gentle persuasion. It was definitely time for a change so I said to Dee to go for it and another regular client sitting next to me helped in the decision making process. Once I decided to go for it and take the advise I just relaxed and kept thinking if all else fails I have some terrific hats! I’m delighted with the result though it will take a few days to get used to. My hair cut was €60 and my nails cost €40.
Red Apple Hair & Beauty Salon, Eden Shopping Centre Grange Road Rathfarnham, Telephone 00353 1 4945606
