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Chrome that actually looks like chrome.Nail studio · off Gandy Street, Exeter

Lacquer Lab: chrome, aura and hand-painted nails in Exeter

A two-chair nail studio off Gandy Street. Builder gel that lasts three weeks, chrome that actually looks like chrome, and art priced by tier so you know the total before you sit down.

Most booked · priced upfront

  • BIAB overlay£38
  • Gel manicure£30
  • Chrome & aura+£8

The shade wall

Pick a shade,
by name.

120+ gels in the studio. These are this month's most booked. Quote the code when you book.

  • Oyster ChromeLL-01
  • Hot PinkLL-02
  • Glazed PearlLL-03
  • Sugar PlumLL-04
  • Aura PeachLL-05
  • Mint GlazeLL-06
  • Cherry ColaLL-07
  • Lilac MilkLL-08
  • Cat-eye MidnightLL-09
  • ButterLL-10
  • Blue RaspberryLL-11
  • Rose ChromeLL-12

02 · Recent sets

Fresh off
the lamp.

Every finish has a name, so you can ask for it by name. Chrome, aura, cat-eye and hand-painted art.

Long stiletto nails in pink chrome and white, with raised silver chrome swirls and droplets
Chrome 3D
Short rounded nails in soft pastel lilac, butter and mint with a pearly finish
Pastel glaze
Almond nails in cherry red with the word love hand-painted in white script
Hand-painted
Almond nails in glossy cobalt blue with fine silver French tips
Chrome French
Nails in pale blue, navy and white with hand-painted white trees
Seasonal art

Found a set you love? Send it. We'll price it.

Book with a picture ↗

03 · Before you book

No surprises
at the till.

  1. £10 deposit, off the bill

    It holds your slot and comes off the total on the day. Move your booking up to 48 hours before at no cost.

  2. The price is the price

    Base price plus the art tier. If you bring a picture, we confirm the tier before we start, never after.

  3. Patch test for new gel clients

    A quick patch test at least 48 hours before your first gel set. It is free and takes five minutes.

“I screenshotted a set, sent it with my booking and got a price back the same evening. It was exactly that on the day. Four weeks later, not one chip.”
Example review · BIAB with Tier 2 chrome art
  • Qualified and fully insured
  • Hard gel, no drilling on natural nails
  • HEMA-free gel range available
  • Single-use files for every client

04 · Questions

Good
questions.

How long does BIAB last?

Three to four weeks for most people. Come back for an infill rather than a soak-off and your natural nail grows out underneath, stronger.

Can you copy a picture I found?

Almost always. Send it when you book and we will confirm the art tier and the time needed, so the price is fixed before you arrive.

Will you remove gel from another salon?

Yes, as the soak-off & repair appointment. If you are having a new set, the removal is £6 when booked together.

Where do I park?

The Guildhall and Mary Arches car parks are both five minutes’ walk. Central station is ten minutes on foot.

A nail technician filing a client's nails at a white desk under a studio lamp2 chairs · no rush

05 · Visit

Your next set starts here.

Tue, Wed, Fri
9:30–6:00
Thursday
9:30–8:00
Saturday
9:00–5:00
Sun, Mon
Closed

First floor, off Gandy Street, Exeter EX4. Ring the pink bell. £10 deposit when you book, taken off the bill.

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