Nail stations

CHOOSING THE RIGHT NAIL STATION IS IMPORTANT FOR CLIENT AND TECHNICIAN COMFORT. SASHA LILL REPORTS photo: Aston & Fincher NAIL STATIONS are an essential piece of equipment, so it is important to choose the right one. It should suit the space available; your clientele; and your budget – without compromising on storage space; comfort (for technician and client); and have a good working surface, which is resistant to the products you are working with. This is a selection of what’s available on the market.Purex’s four-way nail station and filter system uses a powerful pump to draw air from the breathing zone while industrial-grade filters capture dust and chemical vapour. As well as a down-draught disc to pull nail dust down, it also features an adjustable stainless arm (filter) with integrated work lamp, and plenum cowl (covered area) on the work surface, which captures fumes from products in the storage drawers. Available in white or beech, accessories are black or white cushion arm rests. Dimensions: 1215 x 600 x 740mm Price: £835 +VAT Tel: 01709 763000 LCN’s ergonomically-designed Piet workstation is shaped in either right- or left-hand configurations for nail tech and client comfort. The raised hand-rest (available in black, white, dark blue, and turquoise) helps with posture and can house a UV lamp if required without losing work space. The dust extractor (dust and carbon filters included) and swivel overhead lamp are integrated, so only one plug is required. Other features include two drawers with dividers, and an information shelf for point-of-sale material or an appointment book. Dimensions: (worktop) 560mm and (height) 765mm Price: £950 +VAT Tel: 01273 837 302 The SkinMate manicure station (EQU/124LX), from House of Famuir, comprises a compact storage tower with four pull-out trays (two are divisional) and a pull-down shutter. With castored feet and an adjustable leg, it also features an extractor fan with filter and grill. Finished in white, it comes with armrest, nail lamp with G-clamp and a nail polish rack. Dimensions: 980 x 480 x 740mm Price: £269 +VAT Tel: 0845 450 8000 REM’s Popular Nail Station provides a generous working surface (94cm x 46cm) and five drawers with dividers, along with manicure bowl and armrest as standard. Finished in white (other colours are available), both the column and the leg are adjustable to compensate for uneven floors. Dimensions: 940 x 460 x 750mm Price: £150 +VAT Tel: 01282 619977 The Esthetix Complete range of nail stations (from Ellisons) can be assembled to suit left- or right-handed nail technicians. Available in three colour-ways – white with silver, pearwood with silver, or black and silver – features include four drawers, easy-to-clean laminate tops, and rounded corners – so clients can be placed easily and safely at the best angle for treatment, says the company – along with air filter, lamp and arm rest. An adjustable floor support pole and lockable castors ensure the unit can be held securely and evenly in place. Dimensions: 980 x 480 x 740mm Price: £275 +VAT Aston & Fincher’s chic Gloss Nail Station can be used as a single work station or linked with another to create a nail bar. The top surface is available in a range of laminate colours and wood-grains, and comes with a stylish illuminated privacy panel. An extractor with a removable filter is incorporated in the top surface, while two drawers provide essential storage. Dimensions: 580 x 1250 x 760mm Price: £1,250 +VAT Tel: 0121 331 2024 Oakworks’ manicure arm rests (available from Spa Vision) attach to a treatment couch when space is at a premium. Price: £230 +VAT (per pair) Tel: 01249 716574 Ideal for space-conscious salons, Carlton Professional’s luxury nail station (CC145/NS) is a stylish white unit with silver-grey edging and adjustable lamp (CC80) with daylight bulb, and four storage drawers concealed by a roller shutter. Other features include an air filter to remove dust and odours, padded armrest, manicure bowl, towel rail and nail polish display unit. Optional extras include a choice of adjustable lamps such as the Skinlight cool lamp, and manicure stool (CC317). Dimensions: 1000 x 520 x 780mm (weight: 16kg) Price: £285 (with manicure lamp), £305 (with Skinlight cool lamp) +VAT. Tel: 01903 761100 Stylish and practical, the ART304L square-shaped manicure station comes with hand-pad, lamp, three drawers, and polish display. Available from the Salon Equipment Centre. Dimensions: 1150 x 500 x 790mm Price: £233 +VAT Tel: 01455 286285