The experience
Everything to know before, during and after your appointment, so you walk in relaxed and walk out obsessed.
Your appointment, your pace
Novabeautytt is appointment-only, which means the studio is yours for the session. No queue behind you, no one rushing the details, and the same hands on your set from prep to final finish.
- Lash sets usually take 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the style; nail sets 1.5 to 3 hours with art
- 2 in 1 appointments run 3.5 to 4 hours, with snacks and water provided
- Bring your inspo photos, or talk it through on the day. Shape, length, mapping and finish are all confirmed before anything starts
Before you arrive
Nails
Come with clean, bare nails, or book a removal if you're wearing an old set. Gel X bonds best to a clean natural nail, and good prep is what makes a set last for weeks instead of days.
Lashes
Arrive with clean, makeup-free eyes. No mascara, no eyeliner, no strip lash glue. Skip the coffee right before if you can; relaxed eyes make for the neatest application.
Toes
For Gel X toe sets, feet should be cleaned and toenails in workable condition so the tips can be fitted properly. Not sure if yours qualify? Send a photo on Instagram before booking.
Aftercare that actually works
The appointment gets your set started. These small habits are what keep it looking fresh for weeks, not days.
Lashes
- Keep lashes completely dry for the first 24 hours while the adhesive cures. No steam, saunas or swimming
- Cleanse daily with an oil-free lash cleanser, and keep oil-based skincare and makeup away from the lash line
- Brush gently with a clean spoolie each morning to keep the set fluffy and separated
- Sleep on your back or on a silk pillowcase where you can. Friction is the number one set-killer
- Book refills every 2 to 3 weeks to stay full as your natural lashes cycle through
Save this: set a refill reminder in your phone the day you leave. Future you will say thank you.
Gel X nails
- Cuticle oil daily. It keeps the gel flexible and the bond strong, and it's the single biggest thing you can do for wear time
- Wear gloves for dishes, cleaning products and long hot showers where you can
- Nails are jewels, not tools. Use a key or a spoon, not your fresh set
- If a tip lifts or pops, don't glue it or pick it. Message and it gets fixed properly
- When it's time, book a removal. Soaking off protects your natural nail; peeling takes layers of it with the gel
Save this: screenshot your set before you leave. It's the fastest way to show your next inspo pic or rebook the exact same look.
Come as you are
Feeling nervous about a first appointment is completely normal. Book a duo with a friend, bring your headphones and zone out, or just say it's your first time and everything gets explained as it happens.
The studio is appointment-only, so there is never a queue, never an audience, and never a rush. The session runs at your pace, from the first colour decision to the final finish.