About Geanina & Chapter 1 Salon | Expert Nail Care in Cheltenham; Cotswolds

Hi, I’m Geanina — the founder of Chapter 1, a specialist nail salon and ABT-accredited training academy based in Montpellier, Cheltenham. What started as a personal passion has grown into one of the most trusted destinations across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds for BIAB nails, advanced gel manicures, medical pedicures, and professional nail technician training.

Before entering the beauty industry, my background was in nursing. Today, I bring that exact clinical level of care, hygiene, and anatomical precision to every single treatment at Chapter 1. Unlike standard high-street cosmetic salons, we treat nail care as a pillar of your overall wellbeing, combining a medical background with advanced nail artistry to ensure your hands and feet look stunning without ever compromising on safety or health.

Our full menu of expert local services at our salon on St. George’s Road ranges from natural-looking BIAB overlays to strengthen your natural nails, to long-lasting gel polish manicures and clean, professional unisex manicures for both men and women, all delivered with meticulous attention to detail. Crucially, our care doesn't end when you leave the salon; we are passionate about education and actively advise our clients on exactly how to look after their nails and feet at home to maintain long-term health and beautiful results between appointments.

Our specialist medical pedicure service is truly where beauty meets medical wellbeing; this advanced, clinical-grade pedicure goes far beyond a standard cosmetic treatment. Utilising surgical-grade sterilization and nursing precision, we offer specialist care for common, painful conditions including hard skin, deeply cracked heels, ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections, verrucas, and corns in a sterile, deeply relaxing environment.

Because of our reputation as one of the best nail salons in Cheltenham, Chapter 1 proudly runs a premier regional nail training academy, offering accredited courses for beginners and professionals who want to learn safe, skilled, real-world techniques—the exact clinical hygiene standards that modern clients genuinely value. Whether you’re looking to book a premium treatment in Cheltenham or train to become a certified nail technician in the Cotswolds, you’ll always be welcomed into Chapter 1 with genuine warmth, unmatched expertise, and a real love for what we do.