Calling all nail art and manicure lovers! We've unearthed a little nugget for you. Nestled in the 18th arrondissement, near the Lamarck and Guy Moquet metro stations, La Griffe 75, aka Emma, offers high-quality, highly original nail art. A true nail artist, Emma has been practicing for two years now.
We were lucky enough to be able to try out a false nail application at La Griffe 75. To do so, head to the Hoshi Studio, a space she shares with two other professionals: one in dental rhinestones ( Space Gems), the other in eyelash extensions ( Eyes by OP). Once you've settled in on the store's second floor, Emma will start preparing your nails, and you'll have a chat with her about your desires and the ideas she can suggest.
At La Griffe 75, you can choose between highly original nails with jewels, rhinestones, 3D, or simpler nails with original techniques such as airbrush or chrome effect etc. After some discussion, we decided on X-gel false nails, which have a number of advantages: they last up to 3-4 weeks, look natural and shiny, and are quick and easy to apply. Once the shape and length had been chosen, we moved on to nail art.
Next, La Griffe 75 suggested I airbrush my nails with three colors, then add a few rhinestones and suns, topped off with a 3D flower she'd made herself right on the nail. After 2 hours' work and special attention to hygiene rules (wearing a mask and gloves, disinfecting equipment, transparency on product use), La Griffe 75 delivers quality nails. For those in the know, the flagship products she uses are The Gel Bottle, the brand of Lili Creuk and CoreParis. Previously working in the art world, Emma trained herself and also completed a course with a professional.
How do you go about booking a session at La Griffe 75? Bookings are made by appointment only on Instagram (you can't come directly to the studio), and you talk to Emma beforehand about what you'd like so she can give you a quote. Overall, her rates start at €65 for level 1 nail art with gel X nails, up to €150 or €50 to €100 for semi-permanent. So, how about a new manicure? 
This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.
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