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Medical-grade manicures, pedicures & extensions — Lambton Quay

Medical Grade · Suitable for Diabetics · Lambton Quay

One of the few medical-grade nail salons in Wellington

Glowe Aesthetics is one of the only Wellington salons offering fully medical-grade manicures and pedicures — meeting clinical hygiene standards on every service. New single-use files per client, hospital-grade sterilisation of metal instruments, copper bowls instead of spa-chair motors (so no bacteria-trapping crevices), no sharp blades, and LED-only gel lights — no UV.

Suitable for diabetics and anyone who needs a safe, hygienic service without compromising on quality or the pampering experience. We also run a specialist Nail Biters Makeover Program for clients with short, damaged or bitten nails.

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Medical-grade manicure at Glowe Aesthetics, Wellington
The Glowe nail standard

Hospital-grade hygiene, no compromises

  • New files per client — retained in a labelled envelope for your next visit or taken away with you. Pedicure files disposed of after every use.
  • Hospital-grade sterilisation — all metal instruments sterilised to clinical infection-control standard between every client.
  • Copper bowls — not whirlpool spa chairs. Eliminates bacteria hiding in motors and crevices.
  • No sharp blades — ever. Callus reduction is done with enzymatic peel treatments instead.
  • LED-only gel lights — no UV exposure during gel curing.
Medical-grade pedicure at Glowe Aesthetics, Wellington
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Nail menu

Manicures

  • Essential Manicure$62
  • Gel Polish Manicure$72

Removal Services

  • SNS Removal & Manicure$85
  • Acrylic Removal & Gel Manicure$100
  • Acrylic Removal w/ Refresher Manicure$110
  • Gel Removal (Hard) & Gel Polish Manicure$110
  • Polygel Removal & Manicure$110
  • Soak Off SNS & Add Gel Polish$100

Manicure Add-Ons

  • Gel Polish$10
  • Gel Soak Off$15
  • Gel Repair (per finger)$15
  • Hard Gel Repair (per finger)$20
  • Cat Eye / Chrome$10
  • French / Ombre$15
  • Nail Design (per finger)$5

IBX Nail Strengthening

  • IBX First Time$30
  • IBX Ongoing$20

Pedicures

  • Essential Pedicure$70
  • Pure Fiji Spa Pedicure$110
  • Hot Stone Pedicure$149
  • Kids Pedicure$35
  • Signature Paraffin Foot Treatment$95

Pedicure Add-Ons

  • Callus Peel Treatment$30
  • Paraffin Foot Treatment$30
  • French Polish$15
  • Pedique (per toenail)$20
  • Reflexology (Consultation Included)$80

Nail Extensions

  • Polygel Full Set Sculpt$130
  • Polygel Full Set Tips$130
  • Polygel Backfill$95
  • Polygel Overlay (Pink & White)$110
  • Polygel Rebalance (French)$105
  • Polygel Single Nail$20
  • The Gel Bottle Sculpt (Full Set)$130
  • The Gel Bottle Backfill$95
  • The Gel Bottle Overlay$95
  • SNS Buff Down & Apply Polygel$110
Specialist Program

Nail Biters Makeover Program

For men and women with short, damaged, or bitten nails. The program addresses both nail condition and habit, with regular appointments every two to three weeks in the initial phase.

Treatment begins with specialist hard gels applied to create a short but completely natural-looking nail. As the natural nail grows back underneath, clients progress to IBX strengthening with gel polish. The hard gels are strong, flexible, lightweight, and finish with a consistently high-gloss surface.

"Two years ago I had the most horrendous, bitten nails. The team at The Finishing Touch restored my nails and I can't believe how different they are today."

Nail Biters program — restored natural nails at Glowe Aesthetics
  • Full Set Natural Extensions (90 min)$130
  • Backfills (60 min, incl. replacements)$95
Common Questions

Nails FAQs

What makes Glowe's nail treatments "medical grade"?

We're one of the few Wellington salons offering fully medical-grade nail services. New single-use files for every client, hospital-grade sterilisation of metal instruments, copper bowls instead of spa-chair motors (no bacteria-trapping crevices), no sharp blades, and LED-only gel lights — no UV lamps.

Are your nails suitable for diabetics?

Yes — our medical-grade hygiene standards make our nail treatments safe and suitable for diabetic clients, who require strict infection control. Please mention any health conditions when booking so we can prepare appropriately.

What is the Nail Biters program?

A specialist program for men and women with short, damaged, or bitten nails. Specialist hard gels create a short, natural-looking nail while the real nail grows back, then transitions to IBX strengthening with gel polish. Full Set Natural Extensions: $130 (90 min). Backfills: $95 (60 min).

How much is a pedicure at Glowe?

Essential Pedicure $70, Pure Fiji Spa Pedicure $110, Hot Stone Pedicure $149, Kids Pedicure $35. Plus a range of add-ons including callus peel ($30), paraffin foot treatment ($30) and reflexology ($80).

What's the difference between Polygel and The Gel Bottle?

Both are gel-based nail extension systems. Polygel is putty-like and applied with a brush; The Gel Bottle is a hard-gel system with a similar finish. Both offer the strength of acrylic with a more natural look and feel. Same price point ($130 Full Set, $95 Backfill). We'll help you choose based on your nail shape and lifestyle.

Book your nail treatment.

Same-week appointments usually available.

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Questions?

Tue–Sat 9am–7pm.

04 471 1469