Hide that emery board (filing our own nails is so 2006).
We outsource this kind of beauty maintenance as often as our pocketbook permits. And it looks like we’ll be hiring “help” on a more regular (and spontaneous) basis, now that Rouge nail bar has opened on St. Laurent Blvd.
Once through the door (no appointment necessary), we sank into the white leather sofa and enjoyed some groovy lounge music. We surveyed the new summer nail colours, like “Monsooner or Later” by OPI, and eyeballed original artwork by Montreal legend Leonard Cohen from the personal collection of Rouge owner Rory Richards.
Sometimes a girl just wants a quick manicure ($25) or polish change ($12). A combo Rouge Mani/Pedi is just $40, or we can really splurge on the deluxe Mani/Pedi ($65) with paraffin to the knee. And not only is Rouge cultured, it’s eco-friendly. Using only organic products, like the Barefoot Venus line, to soak, scrub, moisturize and wax your feet, the staff is obsessed with hygiene.
As Rouge’s patron saint, Cohen would definitely approve of the lounge-like ambiance (the crooner allegedly has a fondness for red nail polish). Don’t we all?
Rouge
www.rougenailbar.com
3790 St. Laurent Blvd. (corner Roy St.)
514-840-3003
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