Services
BUFF offers modern manicure and pedicure services designed around nail health, longevity, and beautifully refined results. By combining advanced e-file technique with thoughtful waterless methods, we deliver precise nail prep, expert application, and consistently elevated finishes across every service.
From BIAB and gel manicures to pedicures, nail art and repairs, our approach is grounded in precision, restraint, and respect for the natural nail. We prioritise low-toxic products, minimise harsh chemicals and abrasive tools, and believe great nails start with exceptional prep. Every BUFF service is designed to last longer, look better, and feel more considered.
Hands
Bare Manicure
Designed to enhance your natural nails, our Bare Manicure focuses on detailed care, hydration, and a clean, healthy finish.
Includes:
- Nail shaping
- Detailed cuticle care with e-file
- Cuticle scrub to exfoliate away dead skin cells
- Your choice of either a nail buff to create a high shine finish or a nail strengthener/hardener
- Hand & cuticle hydration
- A relaxing hand massage to finish.
No nail colour is used in this service as it's intended to let your naturals nails do the talking.
Express Manicure
Our express manicure is for those wanting a no-fuss service that leaves you with lovely looking hands in a hurry. If your nails or cuticles are requiring some extra love and attention we recommend choosing our Signature Manicure service.
includes:
- File/Shape
- Cuticle tidy
- Nail Prep
- Dazzle Dry Polish or Gel Polish application
- Cuticle balm
- Hand hydration
Signature Manicure
Our Signature Manicure provides meticulous and detailed attention to your cuticles and nails for the picture perfect finish and longevity of wear.
includes:
- FIle/Shape
- detailed efile cuticle work
- Nail prep
- Dazzle Dry Polish or gel polish application
- cuticle balm
- hand massage & hydration
STRENGTH MANICURE
For nails that don’t need structure—but do need strength.
Not every nail needs BIAB—but gel polish alone doesn’t always cut it.
The Strength Manicure is designed for natural nails that are already healthy, but need more staying power. It reinforces the natural nail with a lightweight layer of strength, giving you long-lasting wear without adding structure where it’s not needed.
Expect approximately 3+ weeks of wear, with a clean, natural finish that feels like your nails—just better.
Recommended for: short to medium length nails, clients who want longevity without added structure, and anyone who doesn’t need BIAB but is tired of gel not lasting.
BUILDER GEL (BIAB) Manicure
Designed for natural nails needing added structure, strength and long wear.
Includes:
- a consultation on your nail goals,
- our Signature Manicure with detailed cuticle care
- BIAB overlay on the natural nail (optional gel colour included)
- hand massage, and cuticle and hand hydration.
This service is for an initial BIAB application only. For all future maintenance, please book a BIAB Infill / Rebalance.
Recommended for: nail biters, clients growing out their natural nails, or nails that are thin, weak, damaged or prone to breakage and need more structure.
BUILDER GEL (BIAB) INFILL
Re-balance and refresh of your existing BIAB Manicure so it looks good as new again. We will refine and rebalance your BIAB with the included option for a gel polish colour on top.
Includes:
- Signature manicure service
- Detailed e-file cuticle care
- nail prep
- hand massage, cuticle and hand hydration
We recommend 3-4 weeks between services for optimal maintenance and wear of your BIAB.
NAIL Extensions
Length, shape, and structure—customised to your nail goals.
Designed for clients wanting to add length, this service uses either full cover Gel-X extensions or tips, finished with gel colour.
Includes:
- a consultation on your desired length and shape
- our Signature Manicure with detailed e-file cuticle care
- extension application
- hand massage, and cuticle and hand hydration
Recommended for: clients wanting instant added length, extra structure, or a more sculpted finished look than the natural nail allows.
This service is for a new set of extensions only. For future maintenance, please book Gel Extensions Infill / Rebalance.
Feet
Bare Pedicure
The Bare Pedicure is designed for effective foot care and relaxation without the polish. A complete and detailed pedicure using Footlogix pediceuticals range it includes:
- Nail trim & shape
- Detailed cuticle care with Efile
- Gentle foot exfoliation
- callus reduction
- soothing foot and leg massage
This service does not include polish.
Express Pedicure
The Express Pedicure is for those needing a rapid foot overhaul but not necessarily all the pampering. This treatment focuses on revitalising your feet using our range of Footlogix pediceuticals products:
- Nail trim & shape
- Cuticle tidy & nail prep
- Callus reduction
- Your choice of either our fast-drying, long wear performance polish or gel polish
- Finished with light foot hydration
this service does not include an exfoliant or massage.
Signature Pedicure
Your feet work hard for you and this pedicure focuses on giving them the TLC they deserve. The Signature Pedicure service includes:
- Nail trim and shape
- Detailed cuticle and callus care with efile
- a gentle exfoliation & hot towel
- Soothing Foot and leg massage.
- Foot hydration
- Finished with your choice of either our long wearing performance polish or gel polish
ADD ons + Extras
nail art
FRENCH - 20MINS / $25
Feature nails (x2 nails) - $15
LEVEL 1 (examples: Chrome, simple lines, dots, heart, cateye) - 10MINS / $20
LEVEL 2 (Examples: double french, abstract, swirls, animal prints, multiple hearts/flowers) - 20MINS / $35
LEVEL 3 (Examples: Ombre, pick,n,mix, flames, checkerboard, stars, smiley faces, aura) - 30MINS / $50
LEVEL 4 (examples: 3D, multi chrome, detailed hand painting, intricate floral, custom designs) - 45MINS / $55
removal
GEL POLISH / SHELLAC - 15mins / $20
BIAB - 30mins / $40
SNS - 30mins / $50
Extensions / Acrylic - 40mins / $50
ADVANCED CARE
HYDRATING COLLAGEN HAND OR FOOT MASK - $10
NAIL REPAIR / POLISH FIX - 15MINS / $10
TOENAIL RECONSTRUCTION / $25
ADVANCED CALLUS AND HEEL CARE - FOR THOSE WITH SPECIFIC FOOT CONCERNS REQUIRING EXTENDED TIME FOR CALLUS REDUCTION, ROUGHENED SKIN OR CRACKS/FISSURES - 10MINS / $25
WEDDING/ SPECIAL EVENT CONSULTATION - THIS ALLOWS FOR AN EXTENDED CONSULTATION AT THE START OF YOUR SERVICE TO consider the perfect COLOUR AND DESIGN FOR A SPECIAL EVENT - 10MINS / $15
EXTENDED HAND OR FOOT MASSAGE - 10MINS / $15
FOOT SCRUB - 5MINS / $5
Emma Forrest, Founder of BUFFYou can be sure that every service at any of our studios is created with the highest attention to detail by highly trained Nail Artists. We use only the best products available and work under rigorous hygiene practices
FAQs
Need more information on our services? Take a look through our Frequently Asked Questions to discover more about what we offer, our hygiene practices, nail care tips, and our story.
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OUR STUDIO LOCATIONS
BRIGHTON
47R CHURCH ST, BRIGHTON, VIC
CAMBERWELL
564 BURKE ROAD, CAMBERWELL, VIC
FITZROY
420 GORE ST, FITZROY, VIC
SOUTH YARRA
47 CLARA ST, SOUTH YARRA, VIC