Bastien Gonzalez treatments at the Oriental Spa

On 19 March 2012, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, brings Bastien Gonzalez’ acclaimed treatments to the city with the launch of its “Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio”  at The Oriental Spa. Available only in select luxury locations around the world, including London, Monaco, Barcelona, New York and Dubai, the new studio will open on the fifth floor of the Spa and offer the foot virtuoso’s award-winning pedicure and manicure treatments exclusively in Hong Kong. Gonzalez discovered his calling after a serious ski injury left him in physio and podiatry therapy for six months. Fascinated, he immersed himself in podiatry and moved to Paris to study the science behind it. During that time, he also perfected his glamorous and unique approach to pedicures and manicures based on three fundamental pillars which leave hands and feet smooth, baby soft and callus free: - Skin treatment: the key to Bastien Gonzalez treatments, gently removing corns, calluses and painful thickening of skin without damaging the epidermis. - Nail beauty: any nail concerns including ingrowns, fungal problems and other issues are treated before they are strengthened, reshaped and buffered using special tools like miniscule drills tipped with diamond dust, and a unique polishing technique inherited from his grandmother with chamois leather and a pearl buffing cream, resulting in greater blood circulation to the nail and a brilliant natural shine.