Nail studio · Montclair, NJ
Quietly perfect nails.
Clean, careful work in a calm room, with no rush and no upsell. Gel, structured manicures, Gel-X and hand-painted art.
Since 2019
Six chairs, two technicians who care, and an hour that’s yours.
Lumen & Lacquer is a small studio above the bookshop on Church Street. We book appointments with breathing room, so nobody’s waiting and nothing gets rushed.
Sterilized, every time
Metal tools go through a medical-grade autoclave. Files and buffers are single-use.
Healthy nails first
E-file work done gently, and structured gel that protects your natural nail.
Nail art that lasts
Hand-painted designs, sealed properly so they still look sharp in week three.
Services
The menu
Prices start here and include a hand massage. Nail art and longer lengths are quoted at your appointment, before we start.
Manicures
- Classic manicure · 30 min$28Shape, cuticle care, hand massage and regular polish.
- Gel manicure · 45 min$45Long-wear gel color with a glossy finish. Lasts about 3 weeks.
- Structured gel (BIAB) · 60 min$60Builder gel overlay that strengthens natural nails as they grow.
Pedicures
- Classic pedicure · 45 min$42Soak, shaping, callus care, massage and polish.
- Signature spa pedicure · 60 min$58Adds a sugar scrub, clay mask and hot towels.
- Gel pedicure · 50 min$55Classic pedicure with gel color.
Details
- Nail art$10+From a single accent nail to a full hand-painted set.
- French or chrome finish$12
- Gel removal · 20 min$15Gentle soak-off. Free with a new gel service.
Gallery
Recent sets
Shared by our clients, with their permission.
“I’ve tried every salon from Clifton to Millburn. Nobody does a structured manicure like Tess. Five weeks and not a single chip.”Danielle M. · client since 2021
The studio
A room you’ll want to stay in.
Soft light, good music at a low volume, and a cup of tea while your gel cures. Here’s what to expect.
- 01Arrive five minutes early and pick your color from the wall.
- 02We talk shape, length and health before we start.
- 03Gel services include a free fix within 5 days if anything lifts.
Book
Save your seat.
We’re appointment-first, with a few walk-in spots on weekdays. Please give us 24 hours’ notice to cancel or change.
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday – Friday10am – 8pm
- Saturday9am – 6pm
- Sunday10am – 4pm
27 Church Street, 2nd floor · Montclair, NJ
Two minutes from Bay Street station. Street parking and the South Park St lot.