Bandlanails Book a set

Nail artist, Cape Town CBD

Hand-painted on Hout Street.

Gel, Gel-X, acrylic and freehand art by Bandlakazi Mazaleni. Her clients say a set lasts up to six weeks.

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4.5 on Google, 34 reviews

Liquid chrome.Gel-X, long stiletto. Filmed at the studio table.

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Bandla started doing nails in 2021, from a university res room. Word got around. Now the studio is on Hout Street, and some of her first clients still book with her.

Recent work

The sets

Photographed at the studio table, no filters. Tap a set to see it close up, then book the look.

Menu

Prices, upfront.

From a R20 repair to a R680 ombre set. Here's what most people book. Art and extras go on top.

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  • Soft gel manicure
    R250
  • Gel-X, short
    R310–400
  • Plain set, medium
    R350–410
  • Freehand design
    + R100
  • Refill, up to 2 weeks
    R200

At the table

Watch a set
come together.

French, freehandNo stickers, no stencils
Deep red gelGel manicure from R250
Little heartsArt per nail, R35

What clients say

4.5 on Google
34 reviews

As a notoriously difficult client to please, I am continually impressed by Bandla's ability to not only meet but surpass my expectations. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my nails.

Nolubabalo N. on Google, 2 years ago
1 / 4

How booking works

Three steps.
No surprises.

Bandla works by appointment. Here's exactly what happens between "I want that set" and sitting down at her table.

  1. Choose your set

    Pick a service and a time on the site, or send a screenshot of the look you want on WhatsApp. Say if you're booking for more than one person.

  2. Pay the R120 deposit

    The deposit secures your slot. Send proof of payment on WhatsApp and you're confirmed. It's non-refundable, so cancel or move your booking at least 24 hours before.

  3. Arrive on time

    Running late? Message her. Thirty minutes late without a word counts as a cancellation, and the deposit is kept.

The studio: a white manicure desk with a pink cushion, grey velvet chair and a wall of polish

Her story

From a res room to Hout Street.

She started with a self-care kit and a few friends who needed their nails done. Five years on, she works from a studio on Hout Street and wants to train the next generation of nail techs.

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