The history and luxury of pedicures and manicures date back to premodern times and we use the same principals today. These treatments are designed to rejuvenate tired and worn hands and feet. e.g. The earliest depictions of manicures and pedicures are found in Egyptian hieroglyphs, these tell of Egyptian pharaohs and other high ranking officials receiving manicures and pedicures.

During an Elegant Image manicure:

• Prior to beginning, you will pick the nail polish finish colour.
• Your nails are then cut and shaped.
• Your cuticles are then tidied with the removal of any dead skin around them.
• Your hands are then massaged with moisturiser.
• Your nails are then painted. 

Our range of Manicures include:

• Shellac¹ Manicure
• French Manicure
• Paraffin² Manicure
• File & Paint Only  and
  
  

• Paradise Manicure

This must have experience begins with a soak of hydrating coconut milk, followed by a gentle exfoliation with coconut crème scrub infused with essential oils, enzymes and coconut oil. A body butter wrap for the hands instantly revives the skin, while milk proteins reduce any appearance of fine lines. Body butter is massaged into the hands and arms and nails are polished to perfection.

During an Elegant Image Pedicure

• Prior to beginning, you will pick the nail polish finish colour.
• In the privacy of a treatment room, you will be seated in a lounge chair with your feet soaked in warm water to soften hard dried callused skin.
• After the feet soak, we gently file any dead skin from the sole.
• Your nails are then cut and shaped and cuticles are then tidied with the removal of any dead skin around them.
• Your feet are then massaged with moisturiser.
• Your nails are then painted. 

Our range of Pedicures include:

• Shellac¹ Manicure
• Paraffin² Manicure
• File & Paint Only and
  
  

• Paradise Pedicure

Another must-have experience begins with your foot being soaked and ritually cleansed with coconut milk, they are exfoliated with pure cane sugar infused with essential oils, enzymes and coconut oil. A warm Body Butter wrap is applied to the feet and legs, while the nail services are performed. Your feet and legs are then massaged with an Exotic Coconut Massage Oil. Finally, your choice of colour is applied to your nails.

1. Shelac Finish - Shellac goes on like polish, wears like gel, has zero dry time, removes in minutes, is hypo-allergenic and 3-FR
   
   
2. Paraffin Bath - Leaves the skin luxuriantly soft to the touch by maximising the skin's absorption of applied creams.
   
   

Many think manicures and pedicures are just an occasional way of pampering themselves, we would argue that regular manicures and pedicures actually provide great benefits for your overall health and wellbeing, especially in Canberra's hot summers and cold winters. 

Here are five benefits of manicures and pedicures:

1. Wellbeing - By keeping your hands and feet looking young, they give you a great feeling of wellbeing..

2. Increase blood circulation - During any of our manicures or pedicures, you receive a relaxing massage of the hands and feet. This helps to improve blood circulation and improves mobility for the joints.

3. Improve the health of your nails - With regular manicures and pedicures, the chances of your nails developing fungi and other infections are reduced. Your hands, especially, are exposed to a lot of elements and products on a daily basis. It’s a good idea to have a deep cleaning so the dead skin cells on your hands can be removed. That encourages new cell growth, leaving your nails stronger and healthier.

4. De-stress - We all know that body massages are a great way to relax and rejuvenate your nerves, but sometimes all it takes to relax is a hand and foot massage. Our manicures and pedicures are a great way to relax while improving the look and feel of your hands and feet. If you’re feeling stressed, some of us tend to pick at our cuticles, leaving them dry, cracked and bleeding. Plus, having great looking nails can always help to put a smile on your face, making stress levels decrease.

5. Keeps hands and feet smooth and soft - Canberra summers and winters are harsh and last too long. With regular manicures and pedicures during these months you can help to keep your skin and nails smooth and soft despite the exposure to the harsh climatic elements. If you don’t take care of your hands and feet, you can experience dry, cracked skin that leaves painful sores and potential scars.