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Checking hours
The studio is inside King's Inn Cape Hotel on Hout Street, a minute from Greenmarket Square.
Map data © Finding the studio
- Head to 33 Hout Street. It's a short walk from Greenmarket Square in the CBD.
- Go into King's Inn Cape Hotel. Bandla's studio is inside, behind the glass door with her name and number on it.
- Running late? WhatsApp 064 848 7729 before your slot, not after.
Hours
- Sunday10:00 – 20:00
- Monday10:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday10:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday10:00 – 20:00
- Thursday10:00 – 20:00
- Friday10:00 – 20:00
- SaturdayClosed
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The policy
non-refundable deposit to secure your slot. Pay immediately when you book and send proof of payment on WhatsApp. Bandla sends the banking details when she confirms your time.
- Cancel or reschedule 24 hours before.Any later and the deposit is forfeited.
- No-shows lose the deposit.The same goes for last-minute cancellations.
- Payment on the day is immediate.No accounts, no paying later.
Booking rules
- Book your date and time in advance.Booking ahead is the only way to guarantee your seat.
- Show up on time.Sets are timed back to back, so a late start eats into the next client's slot.
- Running late? Say so.Thirty minutes late without a message counts as a cancellation.
- Say who's coming.Let her know if you're booking for one person or more, and what each of you is having done.
Questions people ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp. It's the quickest way to reach her.
How long will my set last?
Clients say a set can last up to six weeks if you look after it. For acrylic, plan a refill at one to three weeks. After three weeks it's a new set, not a refill.
Does the deposit come off my total?
Bandla confirms this when she sends your booking details. Either way the R120 is non-refundable if you cancel within 24 hours or don't arrive.
Can I bring a picture of the set I want?
Please do. Send it on WhatsApp when you book so she can quote you properly and plan the time. You can also pick any look from The Sets and book it directly.
Gel-X or acrylic?
Gel-X is lighter and flexible, and great for clean almond and stiletto shapes. Acrylic is harder-wearing and better for extra length, 3D work and ombre. Not sure? Tell her how you use your hands and she'll recommend one.
Can you fix a nail that broke?
Yes. Repairs are R20 for gel and R35 for acrylic, per nail.
Do you remove sets from other salons?
Yes. Acrylic soak-off is R100 and gel soak-off is R80, done properly so your natural nail isn't damaged.
Are you open on Saturdays?
No. The studio is closed every Saturday and open Sunday to Friday, 10:00 to 20:00.