My most commonly asked questions, in a convenient list!

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 11am til late

Thursday: 11am til late

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday 10.30am to 6pm

Sunday: CLOSED

Please note: These times are a rough guide only, sometimes I'll finish up earlier or work later depending on the client.

I now ask that clients pay me via a bank transfer. I will provide you the BSB & account number at your appointment. I am still OK go take cash payments, but as I do not keep much change on hand, you will need to bring smaller notes with you (or you can message me in advance to work out the expected price before your appointment).

I take deposits from brand new clients at my discretion. This is to secure your booking and can be transferred to another appointment if you give 24 hours notice of a cancellation. It is $10 if you're getting nail art on natural nails or $25 if you're getting acrylics/gel x. The deposit will come off the final cost of your appointment. Deposits are not refundable.

Please come as close to the appointment time as possible. I allow plenty of time for you to settle in and discuss design ideas so there is no need to arrive early. As I am home-based, I don't have a waiting area so please do not come early as I won't be able to see you until your appointment time. If you're going to be more than 5 minutes early or late, just send me a message to let me know and likewise I will let you know if I'm running behind and need you to come a little later.

I admit I'm slower than the average nail tech, but I pride myself on my work and am a perfectionist and do my best to give you a spectacular set of nails every time. On average a full set/refill takes me 90 minutes to complete but sometimes I finish faster (depending on nail length, shape etc). Gel X tends to be a bit faster but I still allow the same amount of time, just to be safe.

I take bookings up to around five weeks in advance.

It depends on how many people and what you want to have done, but as a general rule I prefer one-on-one appointments as my space is not ideally set up for multiple people for lengthy amounts of time.

 No. I only do acrylic and Aprés nail enhancements. SNS is a very different kind of enhancement where layers of glue and acrylic powder are applied to the nail to add length and strength. There is a pervasive myth that SNS is better for your nails than regular acrylics which is untrue (in my opinion SNS can be much harsher on your nails).

It depends on how badly bitten they are, how long you've been biting them, if you've damaged your nails beds etc. Ideally you should let your nails grow out a bit before adding any enhancements as the more surface space we have, the better they'll last. If you can't break the habit then I recommend we add a layer of acrylic to your nails without adding length which will make them difficult to bite and will assist you in breaking the habit. 

 I use both regular nail polish and gel polish, depending on what you're after. I can do better hand painted nail art with regular polish, but gel polish is ideal for chrome and bling/3D nail art. Oh and Shellac is just a brand name of a gel polish just FYI :)

While not all of the products I use are vegan, I endeavour to only purchase cruelty-free products for my services where possible. The acrylic powder and liquid I use are vegan and many of my polishes are vegan too. Just let me know before your appointment so I can be sure to accommodate your needs.

Short answer, no. My prices are super reasonable though and compared to how many other nail salons charge, you could almost say I give student discounts to everyone! If you're on a tight budget I can discuss a couple of options with you to bring down the cost of your service slightly.

I do! I do them via email, paying with Paypal, for any amount you'd like and with a personalised message. I can also post the voucher to you/the recipient, at an additional cost (usually $2 to cover the printing cost & postage). Send me an email at hello@kawaiiklaws.com to discuss.

I am based at home in Pine Mountain, just off the Warrego Highway. I will give you the full address when I message you to confirm your appointment. Unfortunately there are no decent public transport options near my home so you will need to drive here. There are two parking spots right in front of my house that you can use, just ring the bell at the front door to let me know you're there!