The Cure for the Common Nail Salon

Located on Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills, Bellacures is a new nail salon that prides itself on the utmost cleanliness and friendly, skilled service. The spacious interior is lined with capacious ultrasuede chairs, and all supplies used are spic and span - foot soaks take place in buckets with disposable linings to keep bacteria at bay, and disposable tools ensure that you won't walk out with someone else's fungus. The entire experience is refreshingly upscale, but completely laid back and unfussy at the same time.

Our pedicure began with an anti-bacterial soak before technician Cassandra went to work trimming, moisturizing, buffing and shaping our toenails. She treated us to a brief but lovely foot and lower leg massage before applying polish, and we walked out on pretty and pampered tootsies. She even provided us with disposable flip-flops, as we had forgotten to wear open-toed shoes. Our nails remained unchipped for weeks - a definite plus when you're as lazy about polish upkeep as we are.

But you won't have to go as long between nail treatments as we do because Bellacures prices will keep your regular mani/pedi ritual easy on the wallet: $15 for a manicure; $20 for a pedicure. Additional services available include microdermabrasion and intense moisture treatments for the hands and feet.

Review originally published 5/25/2006.