Behind the chair
We started small.
STUDIO · founder portrait
Gloss & Glam opened in 2026 above the old granary on Maldon High Street. What started as a one-chair side hustle out of Elise’s spare room is now a quiet, kind, two-technician studio with proper coffee and a very good playlist.
We’re a young business — and that means we sweat the details. Sterile tools every time. No acrylics, ever. Honest quotes for art before the brush touches your nail. And a chair you can actually relax in.
2026
Opened the studio
2
Senior technicians
£5
Where art begins
What clients say
“Elise did the most beautiful hand-painted florals on my wedding nails. Genuinely flawless and they lasted nearly four weeks.”
Hannah M.
“I’ve had extensions everywhere in Essex — nothing comes close to how natural these feel. No damage when I came back for removal.”
Sienna K.
“They squeezed me in last minute for a French tip and it was perfect. The studio smells incredible and the chairs are so comfy.”
Rosie B.
“Erica talked me through every step on my first ever gel set. Really kind, no pressure to upgrade. Already booked back in.”
Elif T.
Frequently asked
Good things to know.
We don’t — acrylics tend to weaken the natural nail. We use soft-gel extensions instead, which are kinder, lighter and just as long-lasting.
Plan for 90 minutes for extensions with a design. Solid colour gel is around 45 minutes.
Yes — free off-street parking right outside the studio. The High Street car park is two minutes’ walk if it’s busy.
Please do. We love a Pinterest board. We’ll always tell you honestly if something won’t suit your nail shape or length.