Melissa Parks Nail Care & Design

Expert care with a personal touch.

Home based, inclusive salon in Barnsley South Yorkshire. Offering premium nail services designed to enhance the health and strength of your natural nails. With a focus on care, quality and attention to detail, every treatment is tailored to your unique needs.

About Me

Hi I'm Melissa

I’m a natural nail specialist providing one‑to‑one natural nail services.

My approach is a bit different from what you may have experienced before. Every treatment is tailored to the individual needs of your nails and the skin on your hands and feet.

No two clients are the same, which is why every appointment begins with a full consultation. This helps me understand your specific needs, your lifestyle and what you want to achieve. Every part of your treatment is planned with intention so you receive the best treatment options for your unique needs.

My salon is a welcoming, inclusive space where you can just be yourself. All treatments are unrushed so you can relax and enjoy some uninterrupted time to yourself.

Whether you’d love a gel manicure that protects and supports your natural nails, need help with weak, damaged or bitten nails, or want to give your feet some extra care, you’ll receive a treatment with a focus on care, quality and attention to detail.

Not tried my services before? Here’s a little gift from me. Use code WELCOME5 at checkout to save £5.00 on your first treatment.

About Me
Qualifications

Qualifications

Qualifications

I'm a qualified and trained professional, fully insured with The beauty Guild to carry out all the treatments and services I provide.

I hold a professional diploma of advanced education in nail anatomy, product chemistry and health and safety.

I have been trained by some of the best brands and educators in the industry and I continue to invest in my professional development with additional training and regular refresher courses, so that I can continue to provide safe treatments with expert care.

Experience

I had spent 28 years working in health and social care before starting my career as a nail technician in 2016.

I started by offering treatments to family and friends, with just six gel polish colours, a few pots of acrylic and worked from my dining room table.

As my confidence grew, I started to advertise and work as a mobile technician. I noticed that although my clients loved their treatments, they could never fully relax. They would still go and answer the door or their phone, and their little bit of "me time" was interrupted.

So my goal was to create a space where treatments weren't just another thing on a to-do list, but time set aside, where clients could relax, switch off and enjoy their treatments in peace.

During the pandemic when we all had to stay at home it just felt like the right time to convert my summerhouse and create the private salon space I have today.

With continued education and a growing passion for natural nail care, my business naturally changed. I stopped offering acrylic services and extension so I could fully focus on treatments that support natural nail growth. This changed allowed me to specialise, refine my skills and create a treatment menu with a focus on nail health and personalised care.

Services

Bio Sculpture™ Luxury Manicure

The ideal choice for clients who can’t or prefer not to wear gel, but still want a professional, premium hand and nail care. A luxurious treatment treatment for treating dry, dull skin and natural nails.

Your treatment begins with a spray cleanse, followed by meticulous cuticle care and nail shaping.

A prescriptive Bio Sculpture™ natural nail treatment is applied if needed. This supports healthy nail growth and can be safely removed at home

Warm towels prepare your hands for the Bio Sculpture™ potpourri salt scrub. This chamomile‑rich exfoliant gently buffs away dry, dull skin cells, leaving your skin soft and refreshed.

A soothing hand massage with the luxury Bio Sculpture™ hand butter improves circulation, eases tension and leaves your skin nourished and conditioned.

A splash of nail and skin treatment oil completes your treatment.

£26.00
IBX® Strength and Repair Manicure

This professional only treatment is ideal if your natural nails need additional support. Especially beneficial for thin, weak, brittle, peeling, ridged or damaged nails

IBX is a clear, restorative treatment that works by penetrating the nail plate providing long-term benefits. including repairing damaged nails and supports strong, healthy nail growth.

Your hands are cleansed and following your consultation, your nails are shaped to your preference* and meticulous cuticle care is carried out.

IBX Repair and /or Strength treatment is carefully applied and gently warmed before being cured in the LED lamp. This step is then repeated.

The luxury Bio Sculpture™ hand cream is applied to your hands to leave them soft and smooth.

To finish a splash of nail Oil is applied to nourish and condition your nails and surrounding skin.

*For the very best results a course of IBX treatments is highly recommended and is advised based on your nail assessment during your in salon nail assessment.

£26.00
IBX Follow-Up Treatment

This follow up treatment continues your IBX strengthening treatment plan once your initial treatment has been completed.

Recommended every 2- 3 weeks and is advised based on your in salon nail assessment.

£22.00
Nail Biter Consultation

A calm, judgement free appointment focused on helping you move towards healthier natural nails.

During this consultation we will discuss your nail biting and/or skin picking habit, and your triggers, to create your personalised treatment and support plan.

Following your consultation meticulous cuticle care is carried out.

An optional prescriptive natural nail treatment is applied. (This can be safely removed at home)

To finish the nourishing nail and skin treatment, Dadi® Oil is applied to your nails and surrounding skin.

£25.00
Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure

A premium gel treatment with up to 4 weeks wear* Ideal for clients looking for a lightweight, natural looking finish. Based on your consultation and nail assessment a 4 or 5 layer overlay will be carried out.

Your treatment includes:

1. Consultation & Nail Assessment. To create your Bio Sculpture™ prescriptive gel manicure treatment.

2 .Nail Preparation. Your nails are filed and shaped to your preference. Meticulous cuticle work is safely carried out and your nails are cleansed for the perfect foundation.

3. Natural Nail Treatment. A prescriptive pre-gel treatment to enhance the health of your natural nails.

4. Base. A customised application of a prescriptive base gel to create a durable, long lasting gel manicure.

5. Strengthening Gel. If required, a prescriptive strengthening layer is included.

6.Colour & Finish. Adding your choice of colour, top coat and expert finishing touches for a flawless look.

A written aftercare guide.

Safe removal of gel that I have applied is free when booking a Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure within the recommended wear time of 3-4 weeks. No need to add a removal. The removal time is factored into your Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure.

If you have exceeded the recommended wear time or do not require re-application please add the appropriate removal service to your booking.

A professional removal is always recommended to avoid damage to your natural nails.

 

£43.00
Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure - Shaper

Designed for clients with flatter natural nails who need additional structure for balance, strength and a flawless finish.

This includes everything in the Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure with a tailored shaping technique to adjust the nails structure and create the correct apex, to support and protect your natural nails.

£53.00
Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure - Ultimate

PLEASE NOTE. Only available when booking a Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure treatment.

Includes everything in your Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure followed by a luxurious hand care treatment.

Warm towels prepare your hands for the Bio Sculpture™ potpourri salt scrub. This camomile rich exfoliant gently removes dry, dull skin cells leaving your skin nourished and super soft.

A soothing hand massage with the luxury Bio Sculpture™ hand butter improves circulation, eases tension and leaves your hands soft, nourished and conditioned. A splash of nail and skin treatment oil completes your treatment.

£12.00
Nail Repair (per nail)

Silk patches can be used, before gel application to support small splits in the natural nail, allowing the split to grow out naturally.

Lifted, chipped or peeling gel can also be repaired/replaced. This is free of charge within 5 days of your gel application. After 5 days repair fees apply.

£4.00
French (Full set)

Gel nail art is only available when booking a Gel manicure or pedicure treatment.

Choose a classic pink and white french for a timeless look or why not mix it up with a coloured, glitter or chrome french.

£12.00
Nail Art (15 Minutes)

Choosing the right nail art appointment time will make sure your design can be completed safely, and neatly without rushing.

This option give you 15 minutes of nail art and you have 2 options.

Option 1

Quick Enhancements up to 10 nails

includes: loose glitter, flakes. chrome, decals/stickers

Option 2 Hand painted or multiple/layered stamped designs on 2-3 nails per hands depending on chosen design.

Includes: Dots, hearts, stars, stripes,swirls, simple flowers, leaves, chromed designs, french accent.

£6.00
Nail Art (30 Minutes)

My nail art services are limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per appointment.

To ensure your nail art is carried out safely and neatly without rushing, there are two options available:

Option 1 – Full set of hand‑painted or a stamped design

Perfect for clients wanting a more consistent design.

Includes simple flowers, leaves, stars, stripes, swirls, hearts, flames, dots, cuffs.

Option 2 – Hand‑painted accent nails

These designs take a little longer and full sets cannot be achieved in 30 minutes.

Available as accent nails only and are typically 2-3 nails per hand depending on design chosen

Includes detailed florals, checkerboard, mix‑and‑match (different design on each nail), tortoiseshell, animal print and geometric and chrome details

£12.00
Gel Removal (Exceeding recommended wear time)

Please note. I only remove gel products that I have applied.

Safe removal of your current Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure, that exceeds the recommended wear time of 4 weeks, Or 6 weeks wear time for Gel Polish toes Before reapplication.

If you do not require a further Bio Sculpture™ Gel Manicure or Gel Polish Toes please select the Removal Only option.

This service is done with extreme care. I take my time using the correct e-filing or hand filing techniques. A specialist gel remover is then used to soften and dissolve the bonds of cured gel, releasing the gel coating from your natural nail without damage and excess dehydration.

£10.00
Removal Only

A professional removal will protect your natural nails and avoid damage.

This service is done with extreme care. I take my time, using the correct e-filing or hand filing techniques. A specialist gel remover is then used to soften and dissolve the bonds of cured gel, releasing the gel coating from your natural nails without damage and excess dehydration.

Following product removal your nails are filed and shaped and cuticle work is carried out.

A suitable moisturiser is applied to your hands/feet and your service is completed with a splash of nourishing nail & skin treatment oil.

£22.00
Classic Gel Polish Toes

What’s included:

Performed as a "dry" treatment starting with a refreshing antibacterial/antifungal foot spray.

1) Consultation and nail assessment.

2) Your nails are trimmed/filed and shaped and meticulous nail preparation is carefully carried out.

3) A gel base coat is carefully applied followed by 2 layers of your chosen colour and top coat.

4) Your feet are moisturised with a mousse/lotion designed for the particular needs of your skin.

5) To finish, a splash of nail oil is applied to nourish your nails and surrounding skin.

£28.00
Custom Footcare

The ideal treatment if you want a more customised pedicure experience. Designed around what you need most from your appointment. Also perfect for clients who have never had a professional pedicure, or as a maintenance treatment between your Releaf™ or Footlogix® pedicure treatments.

1) Your treatment starts with a refreshing antibacterial/ antifungal foot spray, and nail and skin assessment.

2) Your choice of one pedicure element from below

Foot soak.

Callous/hard skin reduction

Foot massage.

3) Meticulous cuticle work is carried out and your nails are trimmed and shaped.

4) Choose a regular nail polish colour or a gentle buff to the nails for a "naked" finish.

5) According to your individual footcare needs a Footlogix® treatment mousse is applied to leave your feet soft and hydrated.

6) To finish the Footlogix® Cuticle Conditioner is applied to your toes to soften, condition and protect the skin.

£35.00
Luxury Releaf™ Pedicure

The perfect treatment if you have generally health feet with little dry/hard skin and want to treat your feet to a hydration boost and a soothing pampering session.

PLEASE NOTE. I highly recommend you avoid shaving or waxing your lower legs for at least 3 days before this treatment, as freshly treated skin can become sensitive during exfoliation and massage.

1) Your treatment starts with a refreshing antibacterial/ antifungal foot spray, Consultation and Nail skin assessment.

2) Relax as your feet soak in the warming and massaging foot bath with the added eucalyptol based, Soak-A-Lyptus™ foot soak.

3) The conditioning, sugar, salt and pumice based Dadi™ Scrub is applied to your feet and lower legs to gently exfoliate away dead, dull skin cells.

4)Your toe nails are shaped and meticulous cuticle care is carried out.

5) Any areas of hard skin build-up are treated with the Cuti-Cal Callous smoother before being gently buffed away.

6) The award winning Dadi'® Lotion is massaged into your lower legs and feet with a drop of the nail and skin treatment, Dadi'™ Oil to ease tension, promote blood flow and leave your skin soft, smooth and soothed.

7) A splash of Dadi'™ Oil is applied to your nails and surrounding skin completes your treatment.

£45.00
Footlogix® Medi-Pedicure

Ideal treatment for clients who have callouses, very rough/dry skin or cracked heels. Diabetic friendly.

PLEASE NOTE. I highly recommend avoiding shaving or waxing your lower legs for at least 3 days before this treatment, as freshly treated skin can become sensitive during exfoliation and massage.

Whats Included;

1) Your treatment starts with a refreshing antibacterial/antifungal foot spray, Consultation and nail and skin assessment.

2) Relax as your feet soak in the warming and massaging foot bath with the added Footlogix®  Foot Soak.

3) Dry, dead skin cells are gently buffed away from the feet and lower legs with the Footlogix® Exfoliating Seaweed Scrub, containing the highest grade organic seaweed, essential oils and polished pumice.

4) Footlogix® Callous Softener is sprayed onto the feet and thick, hard skin is gently buffed away. This non-aggressive callous treatment can be left on the skin and continues to provide essential moisture.

5) Your toe nails are trimmed/filed and shaped and meticulous cuticle care is carried out.

6) According to your individual foot care needs a Footlogix® treatment mousse is applied. With Dermal Infusion Technology® this treatment mousse is immediately absorbed into all layers of the skin, to provide relief.

7) Footlogix® Massage Formula, is massaged into your feet and lower legs to ease tension, promote blood flow and leave your soft, smooth and soothed.

8) To finish the Footlogix® Cuticle Conditioner is applied to your toes to soften, condition and protect the skin.

Footlogix home care treatments are available to purchase in the salon to maintain your results at home.

£55.00
Gel Polish Upgrade

Only available when booking a Custom footcare treatment, Luxury Releaf™ Pedicure. or Footlogix® Medi-Pedicure.

Professional removal is always recommended to avoid damage to your natural nails. Removal is free when booking another treatment within the recommended wear time of 6 weeks.

If you have exceeded the recommended wear time or do not require another treatment please select the appropriate removal option.

£23.00