Picasso level artist, who paints nails, only in Tokyo, AMAZING

Want to have Picasso level art work at your fingertips (literally), then go to JoliNails.
The art work (and detai in nail care) is unbelievable. All these images are HAND-PAINTED.
It only takes about 20-30 minutes per image. Incredible.
www.joliarts-salon.com
3-10-9 Shirokane
Tokyo, Minatoku
03-6721-9669
Online reservations accepted 24 hours a day
Childcare available during treatment
English speaking

 

 

New concept beauty salonin Tokyo, childcare and music lessons during treatment

I have to say, this is the best concept salon I have seen.

Mothers can come in, leave their children with a professional child-care specialist in a child-friendly classroom, while mothers go to the 2nd floor and partake in the wide variety of beauty services offered.

Nails, massage, IPL hair removal, threading, facials, waxing, professional hair and make-up for events, eyelash extensions, eyebrow dying...

It's like a dream!

Kids play on the 1st floor with a native English speaking caregiver, while mothers go to the 2nd floor for their treatment.

The prices are reasonable and the quality is very high. Staff have experience in 5 star salons, charging double (or more).

The interior is trendy. The owner is American (i.e. you get to read the latest gossip magazines from the States during your pedicure!----a small perk ;-)

So, if you want a place that is high quality, affordable, bilingual staff, plus childcare for those who need it, I recommend JoliNails in Shirokane.

3 minutes from Shirokane Takanawa. It is a small, botique salon. A gem.
www.joliarts-salon.com

Open everyday.

Also, a great place for a weekend date. Leave the baby in the child zone, while Mom and Dad get a couple's massage or food/hand care. There is a menu for dads too.

Kid's haircut 1000 yen, homework tutoring, while Mom gets her nails done. SUPER FAB idea.

OK, so if you want a GREAT (I don't mean good, I mean OVER THE TOP AMAZING) manicure, you need to go to JoliNails.

If you have kids and need to relax, go to JoliNails.

You just drop your kiddo off on the 1st floor and go to the 2nd floor to relax and get your nails done. Now, the nail artists at JoliNails are seriously TOP class. They are featured in the top nail magazines in Japan, as well as recently in Nail Mag in the States. The design, nail care, everything is more than you will get anywhere.

And the biggest bonus is, it won't cost you an arm and a leg. Nails start at 3500 yen and for a very nice, designer gel nail, they have monthly specials for under 5000 yen.

And there is even HOMEWORK TUTORING in the childcare section. So, you bring your little one for some one-on-one tutoring, while you relax. Now, talk about a WIN-WIN. (childcare is 950 yen an hour, homework tutoring is 2000 yen). And as a special to salon customers only, your child can have a haircut for 1000 yen, by a very experienced hair dresser, who speaks English and worked in London (i.e. she did a fab job with my curly haired son).

There is also threading, eyelash perms and extensions, IPL hair removal. And you can book with 2 therapists at the SAME TIME to save you time. Have your lashes and nails done together.

The staff speak English. It's American owned. You gotta visit!

You can book online too, so it is easy to make an appointment while you are at work or on the go.

www.joliarts-salon.com

Nail salon birthday party, Tokyo

So, it was the perfect birthday party for my 6 year old daughter. Friends, cake, games, accessory making, dancing.... And best of all-----manicures and pedicures at a nail salon. I'm talking REAL, professional mani-pedis, in a hip international salon that grown-ups go to!

Tri-lingual nail artist Lena, from Hungary, gives a manicure 

Pedicure

JoliNails (www.joliarts-salon.com) now offers birthday party packages, where girls can indulge in mani-pedis or mini facials. I rented the salon for 2.5 hours. 

There is a music and arts classroom JoliArts (www.joliarts.jp) on the first floor, where kids can do art projects (we used paper clips to make bracelets and had an origami making competition) and play games, listen to music, eat cake, etc.  There are options to have musicians come and perform too, since the parent company of JoliArts is a talent agency with loads of performers registered, (www.j-cast.biz)

1F party area, JoliArts www.joliarts.jp

The nailists took reservations in pairs. Two girls and their moms went to the 2nd floor salon JoliNails www.joliarts-salon.com , while the remaining kids played at JoliArts www.joliarts.jp.

I brought a home made candy cake and decorated the room. It was a lot of fun. 

How do you like my cake?

Actually, pretty easy to make. Separating the M&Ms was time consuming but it was good mother-daughter bonding.

We had about 20 kids but it was pretty crowded since most of the moms stayed. I think the space is more suitable for 10-15 kids for this kind of party. But, it was so much fun!

Facial room 2F

Party room 1F

Details: 

JoliNails, open Wed-Sunday

03-6721-9669

3-10-9 Shirokane, Minatoku

www.joliarts-salon.com

www.joliarts.jp

3 minutes from Shirokane Takanawa station

3 blocks from French Embassy and Sanno Hotel

15+ minute walk from Hiro station

Parking next door

These nails are hot IN Tokyo.

This season's nail trends:

Short nails

Lace, hand painted

Beige

I have to post my nails today. JoliNails head Nailist told me that short nails are trending now. This is great news for me because with three little kids, long nails are impractical. I was impressed with the design today. I thought that I'd be limited to a plain design, but my nails turned out elegant and in fashion! And, the cuticle and hand care was impeccable. I highly recommend JoliNails. It's by a lot of embassies (Shirogane/Hiro area)

www.joliarts-salon.com

Hours: 10-8pm, Tues-Sun. Closed Mondays. 03-6721-9669. English OK.

Here's a pic of my nails (on my sleeping baby)....oh---and there's childcare in premises for just 1000 yen/hr. During your treatment. Bonus! 

International nail, Threading, massage salon. Tokyo

www.joliarts-salon.com

Fall nail trends

JoliNails in Shirokane has excellent nail artists and offers the latest in stylish manicures and pedicures. Nails are as important of an accessory as handbags and jewelry.

The staff is international and very talented. Great customer service too.

There's a kid's space on the 1st floor for babies to play with a caregiver during Mum's treatment on the 2nd floor.

www.joliarts-salon.com
04-6721-9669
3 min walk from Shirokane Takanawa

Weekdays: 10am-8pm
Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 9:30am-6pm
Closed Mondays

Walk-ins accepted but due to popularity, advance reservation recommended.

English speaking.

Nail design---Trends this fall:
*plaid
*animal patterns
*browns, beiges
*egg plant purple
*decked out crystal
*lace

Authentic threading in Tokyo, FINALLY!

I am so happy to be able to post this. I found authentic threading in Tokyo. This lady is AMAZING. Shaz (from Pakistan) has 20 years experience in eyebrow shaping.

Really, my brows have never looked so good.

Her threading offers an instant "face-lift" look. There is no where else in Japan that offers this.

Threading takes 10-15 minutes. That is me (photo below) getting my brows done. Look at the shape!
JoliNails
www.joliarts-salon.com
 eyebrows are 3,000 yen.

Located in Shirokane, English speaking.

3 minutes from Shirokane Takanawa station. 3 blocks from the New Sanno Hotel and French Embassy.

Please note that the therapist is only working twice a week: Wednesdays (starting in March, 2014) and Saturdays (current) due to family commitments.  Advance reservation recommended, as she is popular (especially Saturday mornings). You can book online via the website to check availabilities or call the day of.

There's a 24 hour booking system online, in English, that is super-easy to check availabilities.
 www.joliarts-salon.com

ALSO:
*Childcare in English on premises if you want to bring the kids.
*Ask about a discount if you book nails the same day. There are certain campaigns monthly that offer deals.
*She does a quick 45 min. facial as well after threading, if you book in advance.

OTHER SERVICES:
The nail artists are DIVINE. Ask for Lena. You will not find a more talented nail artist than her.
The salon also offers IPL for permanent hair reduction for other parts of the face and body. They also offer eye-lash extensions and massage services.