Russian manicure or regular manicure, which one to book
A regular manicure is a soak, a tidy and a polish. A Russian manicure is a dry manicure done with an electric file. Here is how they differ and how to choose.
How to look after your nails after a Russian manicure
A few small habits keep a Russian manicure looking fresh for longer. Here is what we tell our clients when they leave the salon.
BIAB or gel polish, which one suits your nails
Gel polish is a thin layer of colour. BIAB is a thicker builder gel that adds strength as well as shine. Here is how they compare and how to choose.
A relaxing Christmas gift for the friend who looks after everyone
For the friend who looks after everyone else this Christmas. The Sipp'n Glow kit steeps in its own jar for a day, turns a rosy pink and comes with a sachet of Adashiko collagen.
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Makeup Lover in Your Life
Buying makeup for someone who already has everything? Three Jane Iredale festive sets for 2026, plus a small Pure Fiji extra to go with them.
Teacher Gifts for the End of the Year, and Other Little Thank-Yous
Small Christmas gifts for teachers, teacher aides, coaches and colleagues, from a bell-shaped Pure Fiji ornament to a cracker full of body-care minis.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Mum, From Our Salon in Parnell
Four Christmas gifts for the mum who says she does not want anything, from a Pure Fiji bedtime set to a Jane Iredale overnight kit for hard-working hands.
The Benefits of a Pedicure, With a Cup of Tea and a Good Book
A pedicure leaves your heels softer and your toes tidy, and gives you up to an hour and a quarter to sit with a cup of tea and a book. Here is what a pedicure does and which one to book in Parnell.
What a Russian Manicure Is, and Why It Looks So Neat
Gel polish or BIAB that sits close to the cuticle for a clean, neat finish. Find out what a Russian manicure is, how it differs from a classic manicure, and whether it is right for you.
Cosmetic Tattooing: Wake Up Ready with Brows, Lips and Liner That Last
Wake up with softly defined brows, lips and lash line. Here is what to expect from cosmetic tattooing at Verdo Nails, from your free consultation to healing and aftercare.
Crystal Retinal Facial
A Crystal Retinal facial at Verdo Nails pairs Medik8's stabilised retinal with a sculpting lymphatic massage. This treatment takes about an hour and 15 minutes and is designed to help your skin look smoother and brighter.
Microneedling at Verdo Nails in Parnell, Auckland
Facials in Parnell, Auckland. Your Skin Is the Only One You've Got. Let's Look After It.
Your skin works hard every day, with pollution, stress, weather and screens to deal with. At Verdo Nails in Parnell, our facials use Medik8 products and start with a free 10-minute consultation, so your treatment suits your skin.
Pure Fiji Hydrating Body Lotion
