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If you’re looking to book a manicure in  Auckland CBD ,  Satomi Nails  is a boutique studio located inside the  Metropolis Hotel on High Street , just a short walk from  Queen Street  and  Victoria Street car park . Unlike high-volume salons, Satomi Nails offers  private, one-on-one appointments  focused on precision, hygiene, and relaxation. Every manicure is crafted by hand using premium Japanese gels, combining durability with natural beauty. Why Professionals Choose Satom

At  Satomi Nails , nestled inside the  Metropolis Hotel on High Street, Auckland CBD , conversations often begin before the manicure...

“I think I was too brave… maybe too young and stupid to think it wouldn’t work, so I just did it.” When Satomi looks back on opening her own nail salon in Auckland, she laughs. She had moved from Japan only a year earlier and barely knew anyone in the city. Yet in 2012 she signed a lease inside the Metropolis Hotel on High Street, ordered her first set of Japanese gels, and began what would become Satomi Nails — Auckland CBD’s calm, boutique salon. At the time, she didn’t thi

Why do some manicures only last a few days? Many clients in Auckland CBD share the same frustration: they leave a salon happy, only to...

What are  milk bath nails ? When Dakota Johnson appeared at the Zurich Film Festival, she opted for a gentle, almost white-pink manicure...

How did Satomi Nails begin? On  2 February 2012 , Satomi opened her salon in Auckland CBD with no big marketing plan and no idea how far...

Why is calm so rare in Auckland CBD? Auckland’s CBD is full of energy: meetings, deadlines, traffic, and constant movement. For many...

What does “best manicure” really mean? When professionals in Auckland CBD search for the “best manicure,” they’re usually not looking for...

Why do people ask this question? For many professionals in Auckland CBD, nails are more than beauty — they’re part of personal...

Why does reliability matter more than speed? For busy professionals in Auckland CBD, the true luxury isn’t a fast manicure — it’s a...

For three consecutive years — 2023, 2024, and 2025 —  Satomi Nails has been awarded Verve Magazine’s Best in Nails.  Winning once is an...

Auckland’s CBD is full of nail salons — from quick walk-ins to boutique studios. But for professionals, brides, and anyone who values...

For many professionals in Auckland CBD, gel nails are a staple — they save time, look polished, and last through board meetings,...

In a world where everything moves faster, luxury isn’t always about gold finishes or marble floors. For professionals in Auckland CBD,...

The Power of the Lunch Break For many professionals in Auckland CBD, the lunch hour is the only real break in a demanding day. Instead of...

The World of Speed vs. the Value of Craft In today’s world, speed and convenience often take priority. From fast food to quick online...

Calm in the Heart of Auckland CBD Finding calm in the middle of Auckland CBD can feel impossible. Between back-to-back meetings, tight...