The Barbie Effect
The Barbie Effect
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 9 AM - 4 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM - 7 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM - 7 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM - 7 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM - 7 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM - 7 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM - 4 PM
15 Hannes louw Drive
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town, Western Cape
Our Booking PolicyLife happens and sometimes plans change! If you need to cancel or reschedule give us a heads-up 24hrs in advance to avoid a cancellation fee and we can offer the spot to someone else We appreciate your understanding and look forward to pampering soon
Life happens and sometimes plans change! If you need to cancel or reschedule give us a heads-up 24hrs in advance to avoid a cancellation fee and we can offer the spot to someone else We appreciate your understanding and look forward to pampering soon
Services
Classic lash extensions are a timeless, natural-looking enhancement that adds length, definition, and subtle volume to your lashes. With this technique, one individual extension is carefully applied to each of your natural lashes, creating a clean, elegant look that enhances your eyes without appearing overly dramatic.
Ideal for clients who prefer a soft, mascara-like finish, classic lashes are perfect for everyday beauty or special occasions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your classic lash set can last up to 6 weeks. However, to maintain a full, fresh look, we recommend touch-up fills every 2–3 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle and lifestyle.
Ideal for clients who prefer a soft, mascara-like finish, classic lashes are perfect for everyday beauty or special occasions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your classic lash set can last up to 6 weeks. However, to maintain a full, fresh look, we recommend touch-up fills every 2–3 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle and lifestyle.
Hybrid lash extensions offer the perfect balance between natural and bold. This versatile style blends classic (one-to-one) lashes with volume (multiple lightweight lashes) to create a fuller, more textured look. It’s the ideal choice for those who want something a little more noticeable than classic lashes, but not as dramatic as full volume.
Hybrid lashes enhance your eyes with a soft, wispy finish that adds depth and dimension—great for both everyday glam and special occasions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper aftercare, hybrid lashes can last up to 6 weeks. To keep them looking their best, we recommend scheduling a touch-up fill every 2–3 weeks, depending on your natural lash shedding cycle and daily habits.
Hybrid lashes enhance your eyes with a soft, wispy finish that adds depth and dimension—great for both everyday glam and special occasions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper aftercare, hybrid lashes can last up to 6 weeks. To keep them looking their best, we recommend scheduling a touch-up fill every 2–3 weeks, depending on your natural lash shedding cycle and daily habits.
Volume lash extensions are all about bold, beautiful fullness. Using ultra-lightweight fans of 2–6 extensions per natural lash, this technique creates a dense, fluffy lash line with maximum impact. Perfect for clients who love a more dramatic, glamorous look or have naturally sparse lashes that need a little extra fullness.
Whether you're stepping out for a special event or simply love a high-impact lash every day, volume lashes deliver show-stopping results while remaining soft and lightweight.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Volume lashes typically last up to 6 weeks with proper care. To maintain their fullness and shape, we recommend touch-up fills every 2–3 weeks, depending on your lash growth cycle and lifestyle.
Whether you're stepping out for a special event or simply love a high-impact lash every day, volume lashes deliver show-stopping results while remaining soft and lightweight.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Volume lashes typically last up to 6 weeks with proper care. To maintain their fullness and shape, we recommend touch-up fills every 2–3 weeks, depending on your lash growth cycle and lifestyle.
A lash lift is a low-maintenance treatment that enhances your natural lashes by gently lifting and curling them from the root—creating the appearance of longer, more defined lashes without extensions. Paired with a lash tint, your lashes will look darker, fuller, and beautifully curled, giving you a wide-eyed, mascara-like effect that lasts for weeks.
It’s perfect for anyone looking to simplify their beauty routine while still enjoying effortlessly gorgeous lashes, day and night.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Lash lift and tint results typically last 6–8 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle. No special upkeep is needed, though we recommend avoiding steam, oils, and mascara for the first 24–48 hours after treatment for best results.
It’s perfect for anyone looking to simplify their beauty routine while still enjoying effortlessly gorgeous lashes, day and night.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Lash lift and tint results typically last 6–8 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle. No special upkeep is needed, though we recommend avoiding steam, oils, and mascara for the first 24–48 hours after treatment for best results.
Time to give your lashes a little breather? A lash soak off is a gentle, stress-free way to remove your lash extensions without harming your natural lashes. We use a professional removal gel that melts the adhesive, allowing the extensions to slide off smoothly—no tugging, no damage, just clean, happy lashes. Whether you're taking a break, switching styles, or prepping for a fresh new set, we've got you!
When to Book:
Perfect if your lashes are growing out, you're feeling a little irritated, or you just want a clean slate. (P.S. It's often complimentary with a full new set—just check when booking!)
When to Book:
Perfect if your lashes are growing out, you're feeling a little irritated, or you just want a clean slate. (P.S. It's often complimentary with a full new set—just check when booking!)
A lash lift is a gentle, semi-permanent treatment that enhances your natural lashes by lifting and curling them from the root—creating a more open, wide-eyed look without the need for extensions or a lash curler. This treatment gives your lashes a natural, lengthened appearance that's perfect for anyone who wants a low-maintenance beauty routine with maximum impact.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Lash lift results typically last 6–8 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle. To maintain your results, avoid steam, oil-based products, and mascara for the first 24–48 hours after your appointment.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Lash lift results typically last 6–8 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle. To maintain your results, avoid steam, oil-based products, and mascara for the first 24–48 hours after your appointment.
Brow shaping and tinting is the ultimate way to enhance your natural brows. We’ll start by shaping your brows to match your face shape, removing any stray hairs to create the perfect arch. Then, we’ll apply a custom tint that adds depth and fullness, giving you a darker, more defined look—without the need for makeup!
This treatment is ideal if you want your brows to look flawless all day, every day, with minimal effort. Perfect for adding that “wow” factor to your natural beauty!
Longevity & Maintenance:
Your brow shape and tint will typically last 2-4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend regular touch-ups to keep your brows looking fresh and fabulous.
This treatment is ideal if you want your brows to look flawless all day, every day, with minimal effort. Perfect for adding that “wow” factor to your natural beauty!
Longevity & Maintenance:
Your brow shape and tint will typically last 2-4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend regular touch-ups to keep your brows looking fresh and fabulous.
Brow Lamination is like a blowout for your brows—designed to give them a fuller, more defined, and polished look. This treatment smooths and sets brow hairs in place, helping to reshape and lift your natural arch while keeping even the most stubborn hairs perfectly aligned. Paired with a custom brow tint, your brows will appear darker, more even, and beautifully sculpted—no pencil required!
It’s the ultimate choice for creating that fluffy, feathery brow trend or simply making your brows look more groomed and put together.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Brow lamination and tint results typically last 4–6 weeks. We recommend booking touch-ups around the 5-week mark to keep your brows looking fresh and fabulous.
Tint comes in 3 shades (blonde , brown & black)
It’s the ultimate choice for creating that fluffy, feathery brow trend or simply making your brows look more groomed and put together.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Brow lamination and tint results typically last 4–6 weeks. We recommend booking touch-ups around the 5-week mark to keep your brows looking fresh and fabulous.
Tint comes in 3 shades (blonde , brown & black)
Brow shaping is all about finding the perfect arch and shape to complement your face. Using a combination of waxing, tweezing, and trimming, we’ll carefully shape your brows to enhance your natural features. Whether you’re after soft, defined brows or bold, statement arches, this service will leave your brows looking clean, polished, and perfectly in place.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Brow shaping typically lasts 3–4 weeks, depending on your natural hair growth. Regular shaping helps maintain your brows' ideal shape, so be sure to book your next appointment before they grow out too much!
Longevity & Maintenance:
Brow shaping typically lasts 3–4 weeks, depending on your natural hair growth. Regular shaping helps maintain your brows' ideal shape, so be sure to book your next appointment before they grow out too much!
Brow tinting is a quick and easy way to add depth, definition, and a little extra “wow” to your natural brows. We apply a custom tint to your brows, enhancing their color and creating a fuller look—perfect for those with lighter or sparse brows. It’s a great way to get that polished, made-up look without the need for daily brow pencils or powders.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Your brow tint will typically last 3–4 weeks, depending on your skin type and how often you cleanse your brows. For a refreshed, darker look, we recommend scheduling regular tints every few weeks.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Your brow tint will typically last 3–4 weeks, depending on your skin type and how often you cleanse your brows. For a refreshed, darker look, we recommend scheduling regular tints every few weeks.
Brow lamination is a smoothing treatment that helps shape and set your natural brows into a fuller, more lifted, and perfectly groomed look. By relaxing and repositioning the brow hairs, we can enhance your natural shape, tame unruly strands, and create a sleek, uniform appearance—no tint or makeup needed. It’s ideal for achieving that fluffy, brushed-up style or simply making your brows look effortlessly polished.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Results typically last 4–6 weeks, depending on your hair growth cycle and aftercare. For best results, we recommend rebooking every 5–6 weeks to maintain your desired shape.
Longevity & Maintenance:
Results typically last 4–6 weeks, depending on your hair growth cycle and aftercare. For best results, we recommend rebooking every 5–6 weeks to maintain your desired shape.
A BIAB refill is the perfect way to keep your nails looking fresh and flawless without starting from scratch. If you already have a BIAB overlay, we simply refill and reshape the existing builder gel, ensuring that your nails stay strong, smooth, and durable. This service helps maintain your nails’ strength and perfect finish, while also allowing for a little re-shaping and length adjustment if needed. It’s ideal for keeping your nails looking polished and well-maintained throughout the growth cycle.
Longevity & Maintenance:
A BIAB refill is typically needed every 3–4 weeks, depending on your natural nail growth. Regular refills help maintain the integrity of the overlay and keep your nails looking fresh without the need for a full set removal.
You can choose any colour from the chart
Longevity & Maintenance:
A BIAB refill is typically needed every 3–4 weeks, depending on your natural nail growth. Regular refills help maintain the integrity of the overlay and keep your nails looking fresh without the need for a full set removal.
You can choose any colour from the chart
A BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) overlay is a fantastic way to strengthen and enhance your natural nails while keeping them looking sleek and natural. Using a specially formulated builder gel in a bottle, we apply a thin layer over your natural nails to provide long-lasting strength, durability, and a beautiful glossy finish. BIAB is perfect for clients who want the benefits of builder gel without adding extra length—just a smooth, strong, and flawless look that’s perfect for everyday wear.
Ideal for those who want stronger nails or have brittle nails, a BIAB overlay gives you that polished, gel-like finish with minimal maintenance.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your BIAB overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to keep your nails looking fresh, strong, and beautiful.
You can choose any colour from the Chart
Ideal for those who want stronger nails or have brittle nails, a BIAB overlay gives you that polished, gel-like finish with minimal maintenance.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your BIAB overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to keep your nails looking fresh, strong, and beautiful.
You can choose any colour from the Chart
A BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) overlay is a fantastic way to strengthen and enhance your natural nails while keeping them looking sleek and natural. Using a specially formulated builder gel in a bottle, we apply a thin layer over your natural nails to provide long-lasting strength, durability, and a beautiful glossy finish. BIAB is perfect for clients who want the benefits of builder gel without adding extra length—just a smooth, strong, and flawless look that’s perfect for everyday wear.
Ideal for those who want stronger nails or have brittle nails, a BIAB overlay gives you that polished, gel-like finish with minimal maintenance.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your BIAB overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to keep your nails looking fresh, strong, and beautiful.
Shades : Pink , Milky Pink , Milky White , Nude
Ideal for those who want stronger nails or have brittle nails, a BIAB overlay gives you that polished, gel-like finish with minimal maintenance.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your BIAB overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to keep your nails looking fresh, strong, and beautiful.
Shades : Pink , Milky Pink , Milky White , Nude
A builder gel overlay is the perfect way to strengthen and beautify your natural nails without adding length. Using a high-quality gel, we apply a smooth layer directly over your natural nails to create a durable, long-lasting finish. This treatment not only strengthens weak or brittle nails but also adds a glossy, polished look that can last for weeks. It’s a great option if you want to enhance your natural nails with added protection and a sleek, flawless appearance.
Ideal for clients who want to keep their natural nails, but with extra strength and a little extra shine, builder gel overlays are perfect for long-lasting beauty without the need for extensions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your builder gel overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For a fresh, smooth finish, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength and shine.
You can add any colour from the colour chart
Ideal for clients who want to keep their natural nails, but with extra strength and a little extra shine, builder gel overlays are perfect for long-lasting beauty without the need for extensions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your builder gel overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For a fresh, smooth finish, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength and shine.
You can add any colour from the colour chart
For a Full mani we use a base called Rubber base which is a type of nail gel system that uses a flexible thick gel as a base layer to enhance the nail's strength and durability without extending the length. It's applied to the natural nail plate, acting as a supportive and protective layer that improves adhesion and prevents lifting
Full mani includes soaking , exfoliate , cuticle work , massage and shine nails
Full mani includes soaking , exfoliate , cuticle work , massage and shine nails
Builder gel extensions with nail forms are a great way to achieve stunning, long-lasting nails without relying on tips. This technique uses a specially formulated gel that is applied directly to your natural nails, then sculpted into your desired shape and length using flexible nail forms. The forms allow for a custom, seamless extension that’s lightweight, strong, and natural-looking, giving you the perfect nails you’ve always wanted.
Ideal for clients looking for custom length and shape with a durable, natural feel, builder gel extensions with nail forms are a fantastic choice for flawless nails that last!
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, builder gel extensions can last 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend scheduling a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength, shape, and beauty of your nails.
Builder gel comes in a natural pink shade
Ideal for clients looking for custom length and shape with a durable, natural feel, builder gel extensions with nail forms are a fantastic choice for flawless nails that last!
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, builder gel extensions can last 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend scheduling a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength, shape, and beauty of your nails.
Builder gel comes in a natural pink shade
Builder gel extensions with nail forms are a great way to achieve stunning, long-lasting nails without relying on tips. This technique uses a specially formulated gel that is applied directly to your natural nails, then sculpted into your desired shape and length using flexible nail forms. The forms allow for a custom, seamless extension that’s lightweight, strong, and natural-looking, giving you the perfect nails you’ve always wanted.
Ideal for clients looking for custom length and shape with a durable, natural feel, builder gel extensions with nail forms are a fantastic choice for flawless nails that last!
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, builder gel extensions can last 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend scheduling a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength, shape, and beauty of your nails.
Any colour can be chosen from the colour chart
Ideal for clients looking for custom length and shape with a durable, natural feel, builder gel extensions with nail forms are a fantastic choice for flawless nails that last!
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, builder gel extensions can last 3–4 weeks. For the best results, we recommend scheduling a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength, shape, and beauty of your nails.
Any colour can be chosen from the colour chart
A builder gel overlay is the perfect way to strengthen and beautify your natural nails without adding length. Using a high-quality gel, we apply a smooth layer directly over your natural nails to create a durable, long-lasting finish. This treatment not only strengthens weak or brittle nails but also adds a glossy, polished look that can last for weeks. It’s a great option if you want to enhance your natural nails with added protection and a sleek, flawless appearance.
Ideal for clients who want to keep their natural nails, but with extra strength and a little extra shine, builder gel overlays are perfect for long-lasting beauty without the need for extensions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your builder gel overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For a fresh, smooth finish, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength and shine.
Ideal for clients who want to keep their natural nails, but with extra strength and a little extra shine, builder gel overlays are perfect for long-lasting beauty without the need for extensions.
Longevity & Maintenance:
With proper care, your builder gel overlay can last up to 3–4 weeks. For a fresh, smooth finish, we recommend booking a fill every 3 weeks to maintain the strength and shine.
A gel soak off is a gentle, effective way to remove your gel nails without damaging your natural nails. We use a relaxing soak-off method, where your nails are immersed in warm, acetone-filled bowls to safely dissolve the gel. This process ensures your nails are free from any product, leaving them clean and ready for a fresh new look—whether you’re reapplying gel or just giving your nails a break.
It’s the perfect solution for removing gel polish without the harsh scraping or buffing, keeping your natural nails healthy and intact.
It’s the perfect solution for removing gel polish without the harsh scraping or buffing, keeping your natural nails healthy and intact.
An acrylic soak off is a gentle and safe way to remove your acrylic nails without damaging your natural nails. Using warm acetone in specially designed soak-off bowls, we’ll carefully dissolve the acrylic, allowing it to come off smoothly without any harsh scraping or pulling. This method ensures that your nails stay healthy and intact, ready for a fresh set or a well-deserved break.
It’s the perfect choice for removing acrylics in a way that’s easy on your nails, leaving them clean and ready for whatever’s next.
When to Book:
An acrylic soak off is great if you're switching from acrylics to another nail service, or simply giving your nails a break. You can even combine it with a new nail set in the same appointment for maximum convenience!
It’s the perfect choice for removing acrylics in a way that’s easy on your nails, leaving them clean and ready for whatever’s next.
When to Book:
An acrylic soak off is great if you're switching from acrylics to another nail service, or simply giving your nails a break. You can even combine it with a new nail set in the same appointment for maximum convenience!
This procedure involves adding new builder gel to the natural nail growth, specifically where the previous enhancement has grown out , Infilling helps to maintain the structural integrity and appearance of your builder gel nails, preventing breakage and extending the life of your manicure
I would recommend doing this every 3 weeks but some can do longer or need sooner , the price includes a new colour from the chart
I would recommend doing this every 3 weeks but some can do longer or need sooner , the price includes a new colour from the chart
For a Express mani we use a base called Rubber base which is a type of nail gel system that uses a flexible thick gel as a base layer to enhance the nail's strength and durability without extending the length. It's applied to the natural nail plate, acting as a supportive and protective layer that improves adhesion and prevents lifting
This treatment includes cuticle work , shaping , a colour from the chart and a massage
This treatment includes cuticle work , shaping , a colour from the chart and a massage
This treatment includes Filing heels , Soak feet , Remove cuticles , Exfoliate , Trim & shape nails , Massage and shine nails
For a Express pedi we use a base called Rubber base which is a type of nail gel system that uses a flexible thick gel as a base layer to enhance the nail's strength and durability without extending the length. It's applied to the natural nail plate, acting as a supportive and protective layer that improves adhesion and prevents lifting
Rubber base toes can be worn up to 2 months but varies person to person
This treatment includes cuticle work , shaping , a colour from the chart and a massage
Rubber base toes can be worn up to 2 months but varies person to person
This treatment includes cuticle work , shaping , a colour from the chart and a massage
This treatment includes Filing heels , Soak feet , Remove cuticles , Exfoliate , Trim & shape nails , Massage , Paint colour from chart or shine nails
For a Full pedi we use a base called Rubber base which is a type of nail gel system that uses a flexible thick gel as a base layer to enhance the nail's strength and durability without extending the length. It's applied to the natural nail plate, acting as a supportive and protective layer that improves adhesion and prevents lifting
For a Full pedi we use a base called Rubber base which is a type of nail gel system that uses a flexible thick gel as a base layer to enhance the nail's strength and durability without extending the length. It's applied to the natural nail plate, acting as a supportive and protective layer that improves adhesion and prevents lifting
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