A small, unhurried nail studio in the centre of Norwich, run by Freya. BIAB, gel colour and hand-painted nail art in warm, wearable shades.
- Doing nails since 2014
- 4.9 average from 160 reviews
- 8 Linnet Row
Welcome to Ochre
One desk and one client at a time, in a quiet courtyard just off the Norwich Lanes. Careful work, fairly priced.
Years at the desk
Freya has worked as a qualified, insured nail technician since 2014.
Average rating
Taken from 160 reviews left by clients after their appointments.
Treatments from
A classic manicure is £28; gel starts at £34 and BIAB at £38.
BIAB
- Full set£38
- Infill£35
- With gel colour£42
- Soak off & re-apply£42
- BIAB removal£15
- French tip / nail artfrom£4
Growing them long? Ask about our firmer builder gel for extra strength.
Gel colour
- Hands£34
- Toes£34
- Hands & toes£62
- Gel removal£15
Classic manicure
- Manicure£28
Finish it with a French tip or a little art from £4.
Hand-painted nail art
Fine lines, speckles, leaves, chrome and tiny details, painted freehand to suit your nails and your idea.
“Most people sit down with short, peeling nails. Two or three infills later, they’re asking me to file them shorter.” Freya, founder of Ochre
Strong natural nails
Your own nails, only stronger.
A thin layer of builder gel stops weak nails bending and splitting while they grow. This is the rhythm most of our regulars follow.
First full set
£38Clear, milky or nude builder gel over your natural nails; add a colour on top for £42.
Infill every three to four weeks
£35We rebalance the gel as your nail grows out, so there's no need to start again.
Ready for something new?
£42Soak off and re-apply in a fresh shade, or take it all off for £15.
Firmer builder gel on request: a stiffer formula if you're growing them long and want more support.
Book your first setNew at the desk
Latest sets
A few favourites from the last few months, each with the shade it was done in.
About Freya
Meet Freya
Twelve years of nails, one calm room, and enough time for every appointment to be done properly.
Freya opened Ochre to work the way she likes best: one client at a time, with careful prep and no rush at the end. She loves fine freehand detail, and is just as happy doing a neat milky BIAB for anyone who simply wants strong, tidy nails.
Aftercare to take home. Cuticle oil, rich hand balm, glass files and a small travel kit, so your set stays glossy until your next visit.
An hour for yourself, ten nails at a time.
Book a visitBookings & enquiries
Book with Freya
Call, email or send a message on Instagram, whichever suits you. Freya answers between appointments.
Plans changed? Let us know at least 48 hours before your appointment so someone else can have the slot.
Thank you!
This is a demo site, so nothing was sent.
Good to know
Questions
Will BIAB help my nails grow?
Usually, yes. Builder gel stops thin nails bending and breaking, so they can grow past the fingertip. Most clients notice the difference after two or three infills.
How often do I need an infill?
Most people come back every three to four weeks. Infills cost £35, or £42 if you'd like to switch colour with a soak off and re-apply.
Can you copy a design from a photo?
Bring the picture along or add it to your enquiry. Freya will adapt it to your nail shape and give you a price before she starts.
What's your cancellation policy?
Just tell us at least 48 hours ahead. Later than that, a late fee may apply.
Is there parking nearby?
There's a pay-and-display car park on the next street, and several bus stops are a few minutes' walk away.
Do you sell aftercare?
Yes: cuticle oil, hand balm, glass files and a little travel kit are all at the desk.
Find us
Tucked away in the city centre
8 Linnet Row
Norwich NR2
A quiet courtyard studio, five minutes' walk from the market and the main shopping streets.