How to choose a manicure that fits your week
A practical way to choose your manicure by length, finish, schedule and the look you want.
The Soleil journal
A little care.
A little reading.
Notes on beautiful nails, unhurried appointments, and making a little room for yourself in Venice.
September 2026 collection15 guides, gathered for you
Your first visit to Soleil Venice: a simple guide
Know where to go, what to book, and what to ask before your first nail or spa appointment in Venice.
Read the guide ↗September editorial collection. These guides were first published online on October 3, 2026.
Nails
Planning a pedicure in Venice: leave room to slow down
What to consider when booking a pedicure, from existing polish to the rest of your day.
Choosing a nail color you will enjoy all week
Use your wardrobe, preferred contrast and daily routine to narrow down your next nail color.
Short nails, thoughtful details: a design planning guide
How to brief a short-nail look with color, proportion and a few well-chosen details.
Booking your manicure before an event
Build a sensible appointment plan for a celebration without leaving nail decisions until the last minute.
How to remember a manicure you would love to repeat
Create a simple record of your preferred color, shape and finish for your next appointment.
Massage
What to tell your massage therapist before a session
A useful conversation about comfort, pressure and preferences can help you feel more at ease.
How to make room for a massage in a busy day
Plan the time around your massage as carefully as the appointment itself.
Skin
Questions to ask before your first facial
Prepare for a facial with a short list of questions about the service, your routine and the next steps.
Planning a facial around a special occasion
Questions to help coordinate a skin appointment with a wedding, celebration or trip.
Visiting Soleil
Your first visit to Soleil Venice: a simple guide
Know where to go, what to book, and what to ask before your first nail or spa appointment in Venice.
A manicure and a massage in one visit: how to plan it
Coordinate nail and spa appointments without assuming they share one calendar or start time.
Booking salon appointments for two people
Plan a shared visit while keeping each person’s service, timing and preferences clear.
Venice
A practical checklist for your Pacific Avenue salon visit
Find Soleil Venice and make the arrival part of your appointment feel easier.
Make your salon appointment the quiet part of a Venice day
A flexible approach to combining time by the coast with a nail or spa appointment.