{"id":4397,"date":"2023-01-28T21:46:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T14:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2024-10-10T10:13:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T03:13:16","slug":"review-pedi-manicure-studio-by-bastien-gonzalez-the-oriental-spa-the-mandarin-oriental-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/4397.html","title":{"rendered":"Service is no longer available – Luxury Spa Review: Bastien Gonzalez’s Pedi-Manicure Studio at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a Japanese female president living in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you, guys, for visiting this <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrue comments from Japanese female presidents living in Thailand\u201d blog<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What I would like to talk to you about today is about \u201cpedi manicure studio by Bastien Gonzalez\u201d<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thailand, as you may all know, is paradise for those who seek for beauty treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of massage parlors as well as nail salons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I bet there are many who became crazy for getting their nails done since they came to Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I myself is also no exception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was and am crazy about doing my nails and used to do gel-nail art on my nails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the time has come and I was wondering would such keep my nails natural and beautiful? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And begun searching for a nail salon who are good in \u201cnail care\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There was a salon that I was interested to visit and tried several times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

to make reservation but the timing didn\u2019t work for me <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but I\u2019ve succeeded this time to reserve this nail salon \u201cpedi manicure studio by Bastien Gonzalez\u201d<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is located in my favorite The Mandarin Bangkok, in The Oriental Spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nail job is recommended not only for ladies <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but also for men therefore if this edition could be of any useful information for those Gents <\/p>\n\n\n\n

who could be interested in having their nails treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring Bastien Gonzalez’s Pedi-Manicure Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s \u201cpedi manicure studio by Bastien Gonzalez\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The salon caries the name of Mr. Bastien Gonzalez who is a world-famous Podiatrist <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and their Head Quarter is in Paris, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Homepage: Bastien Gonzalez<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They have their branches in famous hotels <\/p>\n\n\n\n

throughout the world and in The Oriental Spa here in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Podiatrist has to have national qualification in their homeland France as a podiatry specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, there is a clear line between the nail salons that <\/p>\n\n\n\n

we visit daily and them and I think you must experience the difference.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-depth Review: The Pedi-Manicure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The treatment is a \u201cWow!\u201d Out of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is best that you go there and experience it by yourself but, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

let me try to explain how Wow! it is on the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was \u201cFOOT NAIL BRIGHTNESS\uff081 hour THB 2,600\uff09\u201d I had this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The session is carried out in a private room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In a quiet atmosphere, on a fluffy treatment chair, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

lighted with gentle sunshine through the blinded window, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the treatment goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The chair can be reclined powered by electric to the position that <\/p>\n\n\n\n

you find it comfortable, the treatment goes on.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The practitioner who treated me was Mr. Guillaume, the manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was transferred to Bangkok 4 months ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He had worked in Paris Head Quarter of Bastien Gonzalez for more than 10 years <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and before he came to here in Bangkok, he has worked in UAE and Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Guillaume is also a trainer that gives the treatment training on Bastien Gonzalez treatment method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The treatment is given in a dry care style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nail care and keratin care are done with a drill-like machine (electric file).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you were standing outside of the room listening only to the sound <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and didn\u2019t know what is going on inside, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

you would think it is a dentist treating someone inside of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yep, it is not so much as what you hear in dentist <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but it is a sound someone working with machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m not good at taking care of the cuticles around my nails, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but Bastien Gonzalez’s treatment feels very very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was shocked at first to see the drill but the treatment is done in a gentle and care manner <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and so comfortable that I almost fell asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After cutting the nail, they took care of nails and cuticles carefully, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and to my surprise my nails are softer, smoother, and bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip of the electrified file is changed depending on the condition of the nail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the speed of the filing device was also changed often accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While carefully observing the condition of feet and nails, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

he selects the tools that will give the best conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the finishing of nail care, cream containing pearl particles is applied to the nails <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and then polish them with a chamois leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My nails look very natural and shiny even without a top coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And finally a foot massage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is difficult to write in details how, but the massage is different from the ones <\/p>\n\n\n\n

that we have in regular massage parlors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was almost like a Shiatsu Massage, targeting to the point that we have in Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I fell asleep completely with moderate intensity and speed, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

my hour of bliss came to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment Menu at Bastien Gonzalez’s Studio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

They currently have the following menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BASTIEN\u2019S DUO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 hour 30 minutes, THB 5,000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Combining a manicure and pedicure, this treatment is performed at the same time with<\/p>\n\n\n\n

two therapists, concluding with our synchronized four hands massage focusing on hands,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

arms, legs and feet. The ultimate in luxury and total relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BASTIEN\u2019S PEDICURE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 hour, THB 3,300<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A comprehensive pedicure, with gentle buffing to restore the natural beauty of the nails,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

revealing healthy, shiny nails without lacquer. The pedicure also includes a skin treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

that effectively eliminates irregularities and dryness and a relaxing massage from the<\/p>\n\n\n\n

toes to the knees to relieve any tension and heaviness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BASTIEN\u2019S MANICURE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 hour, THB 2,200<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An exceptional manicure in three steps: A cuticle and nail treatment including a natural<\/p>\n\n\n\n

beauty finish to the nail and a thorough massage of the forearms, wrists, hands, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

fingers. An unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FOOT NAIL BRIGHTNESS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 hour, THB 2,600<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A foot treatment focusing on the beauty of nails, cuticles and light smoothing of<\/p>\n\n\n\n

dryness from the soles of the feet. Nails are reshaped and buffed with chamois leather<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and a pearl buffing cream, resulting in healthy, shiny and natural beauty. The treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

culminates with a relaxing foot massage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FIRE AND ICE FOOT EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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45 minutes, THB 2,500<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A unique treatment that blends cooling and warming sensations. An invigorating cold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Diamond scrub is followed by Bastien’s signature massage to relieve muscle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

tension and improve joint mobility. A warm paraffin wax is then applied to hydrate and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

soften the skin leaving your feet silky smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PARAFFIN TOUCH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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30 minutes, THB 1,500<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Intensify any Bastien Gonzalez treatments by adding the paraffin touch. The warmth of<\/p>\n\n\n\n

this silky wax will aid the penetration of applied moisturisers into the skin for deep<\/p>\n\n\n\n

hydration. It will enhance relaxation and ease tension in the joints and muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BLACK DIAMOND SCRUB TOUCH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15 minutes, THB 590<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This mineral foaming scrub combines diamond powder, particles of mother of pearl and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

volcanic sand. It permits vigorous natural exfoliation, aiding the removal of dead skin cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and leaving it smooth and silky. Essential oils of thyme and sage contribute to maintaining<\/p>\n\n\n\n

healthy and elegant hands and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SHELLAC REMOVAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20 minutes, THB 990<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Treatment menus from The Oriental Spa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This time, I had \u201cFOOT NAIL BRIGHTNESS\uff081 hour THB 2,600\uff09\u201d<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I wanted to experience \u201cBASTIEN DUO\u201d which treats hands and feet at the same time, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but due to the shortage of their staff, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

duo treatment was not possible at the time thus went for only the feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Often Should You Have the Care Treatment?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It really depends on the individual according to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In my case, as I don\u2019t have any trouble on my nails and feet, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

only every 2-3 months is ok according to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you keratin is enlarged or there are problems with the nails, the care period should be shorter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I advise you to consult with them if you are interested in having the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost and Budget Considerations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

7% VAT and 10% service charge will be on in addition to the prices <\/p>\n\n\n\n

introduced at the “Treatment menu” above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pros and Cons of Bastien Gonzalez’s Pedi-Manicure Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of Bastien Gonzalez’s Treatments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can get the treatment only at The Oriental Spa in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can have the treatment by the podiatrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treatment is custom made treatment matching individual nails and feel condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treatment is given in the private space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Drawbacks of Bastien Gonzalez’s Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Very difficult to make reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price is expensive compared to the regular nail salon.<\/p>\n\n\n