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Welcome to Maya

Where Beauty Meets Confidence

A premium nail and beauty studio in South London, built on more than twenty years of professional experience.

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Manicures

Gel, BIAB, polish and natural manicures, plus acrylic extensions — shaped, perfected and finished to last.

Starting at £30

From a 25-minute express polish to our luxury BIAB ritual with extended massage and hot cream treatment.

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Pedicures

Soak, shape, smooth and colour — gel, polish and natural pedicures that leave feet flawless.

Starting at £30

Express tidy-ups to indulgent luxury pedicures with scrub, extended massage and a hot cream treatment.

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Beauty

Refreshing facials, brow shaping and tinting, lash tints and professional waxing for face and body.

Starting at £10

Signature and express facials; threading and tints; waxing and wax combos, including men’s waxing; and electrolysis.

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Massage

Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and head massage to ease tension and leave you restored.

Starting at £45

Thirty- and sixty-minute treatments, from flowing Swedish techniques to warm, soothing hot stones.

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About Maya

Our Story and Values

Maya began with a nail technician qualifying in Ghana in 2004. Twenty years — and many accredited UK qualifications — later, founder Franca Otuo has built a studio where clinical standards of cleanliness sit alongside genuine warmth, and where every client is treated as an individual.

Excellence, integrity, care, respect and passion guide everything we do.

What makes Maya different?

We compete on experience, standards and relationships — not on price. Every treatment is delivered by a qualified practitioner, with Barbicide-certified sanitation, premium products and a personal consultation before we begin.

What can I expect during my visit?

A warm welcome by name, refreshments, and a consultation to understand your needs. Then a luxury treatment delivered with care, comfort and attention to detail — and personalised aftercare advice so your results last.

Do you offer vegan options?

Yes. Vegan options are available across our gel Colour Library, and every polish in our Colour Library is vegan.

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Verified Five-Star Reviews

What Franca’s Clients Say

Feedback from clients Franca has treated across her practice in South London, collected from Google and salon feedback cards.

★★★★★

Beautiful service by the lovely Franca! Attention to detail was amazing and my nails have never looked better!!!

Kate Roberts Manicure
★★★★★

Franca gave an amazing manicure and pedicure! Excellent attention to detail and made me feel very relaxed.

Tiffany Chown Manicure & Pedicure
★★★★★

Franca has introduced me to the BIAB gel — no going back to plain gel for me! She is proud of her work and takes time to deliver an excellent service.

Manenga Mwense BIAB Gel
★★★★★

Franca talked me into BIAB as I was extremely nervous, but once I tried it I fell in love — it’s now a necessity to have.

Lesley Brooks BIAB, Brows & Lashes
★★★★★

Franca was so professional and friendly. Would happily have her do my pedicure again!

Katie Orton Pedicure
★★★★★

I came in today on a last-minute manicure and was fitted in by Franca. She done my nails and I love it. Definitely would recommend this salon.

Paullete Simon Manicure

Visit Maya

Your Beauty Destination in South London

Open six days a week. Book online, by phone or through Instagram — we will send you a reminder before your appointment.

Opening Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:30am – 7:00pm
Wednesday
9:30am – 7:00pm
Thursday
9:30am – 8:00pm
Friday
9:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am – 4:00pm