Visits by appointment · Tuesday to Saturday
Treatments at Studio Lakwerk

Gel removal

Careful removal of gel polish or a builder overlay, followed by shaping and cuticle oil.

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  • Time to allow30–45 minutes
  • FinishBare nails, filed and cared for

Back to your own nailsIf you want a break from gel polish or a builder overlay, choose a removal appointment. We look at the existing product and discuss how you would like your nails to look afterwards. The appointment ends with bare nails filed into shape and cuticle oil. A new colour or overlay is a separate treatment.Before your visitTell us whether you wear gel polish, BIAB or another product.Mention if the set was applied elsewhere.Say whether you want removal only or a new treatment too.Let us know if any edges have already lifted.The method and time depend on what is on your nails. If you are unsure about the product, tell us that when you contact us. We may need to assess it before confirming the treatment. We agree the price with you before starting and discuss any extra work first.A simple finishWe can shorten your nails or keep some length, depending on your preference and the free edge. Leave the existing layer in place until your visit rather than peeling it off. If you later want colour again, you can contact us to discuss a manicure, gel polish or a new builder overlay.

Our approach

A plan before the first file

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Your shape

We discuss a length that works for your hands.

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Clear choices

We agree the finish and price before starting.

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Existing product

Tell us what is already on your nails.

In our Leiden studio

Choose at your own pace

We keep samples close to hand so you can compare colours in the studio light. If you are unsure, start with a finish you enjoy wearing every day.

Is this the treatment for you?

Tell us your preferred finish and any product already on your nails. We will discuss the next step.

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Here for you

A colour in mind?

Tell us what you would like. We will discuss the treatment, time and price with you.