Owned and run by Ms Vera Chiwasha from Russia, this salon and spa is a well-established and highly professional spa in Zambia. A selection of innovative treatments, complemented with a full line of professional skincare and body treatment products, are available for both men and women. This salon also offers nail and beauty courses for both beginners and qualified therapists wishing to extend their range of skills with new innovative treatments.
Relax in the experienced hands of the friendly and professional beauty therapists at Vera's Salon & Spa. Remarkable and highly visible results are delivered using internationally recognised products that contain effective, naturally sourced ingredients and use technologically advanced formulas.
At the plush 5 star Taj Pamodzi Hotel
Offers personalised consultation for beauty and therapy needs
Over 15 years hands-on experience in holistic massage disciplines
Situated within the luxurious and serene environment of the five star Taj Pamodzi Hotel, Vera's Salon and Spa presents a dazzling array of rejuvenating treatments which combine the best of ancient and modern techniques catering for both women and men. It provides a welcome respite from the daily hustle and bustle of city life. Internationally recognised products containing effective, naturally sourced ingredients and using technologically advanced formulas, are used to deliver remarkable and highly visible results. The Spa is neatly presented in beautiful soft tones accented with vibrant invigorating colours and delicate scents of aromatherapy oils and candles. Here Vera invites you to discuss your beauty and therapy needs – a personalised consultation to ensure you get the treatment and results you expect. Vera has a degree in pharmacy, a diploma in cosmetology, and over 15 years hands-on experience in holistic massage disciplines, specialising in facials. She has passed on her knowledge and skills to her well-trained and committed team, ensuring clients receive the best and most effective care.
Beauty training school
Vera's Salon & Spa offers professional training through nail and beauty courses. Students learn techniques in makeup application, manicure, pedicure, and artificial nail application. The courses are taught in a friendly environment in either small groups or on an individual basis. Learners of all the different ages are welcome.
No previous training required – all courses cater to beginners
Certification awarded upon successful completion of the course
Fully qualified teachers with experience in intensive teaching methods
Nail courses During manicures and pedicures, technicians must be able to shape, clip and care for the nails and nail bed without causing injury or damage. Therefore, during training programs, nail technicians learn how to recognize signs of infections and other problems with the nail matrix, nail plate or nail bed. Vera's Salon & Spa provide all the products, equipment and models that you will need to complete your course. Course outline contents
The anatomy of the hands and feet
Common knowledge on nail care and nail disease
Tools to use for manicures and pedicures
Standard treatment protocol
Standard and specialist nail treatment
Gel polish manicure and pedicure
Beauty courses The beauty courses are aimed at both beginners and qualified therapists wishing to extend their range of skills with new innovative treatments. They cover skin care and treatments as well as make-up selection and application. Vera's Salon & Spa's beauty courses are designed to provide students with skills needed to become professionals in the make-up industry.