Many hands make light work, as the saying goes. Townhouse and FOREO have given the familiar maxim a beauty-tech twist, putting light to work on the hands themselves. Their new treatment introduces specialist LED technology to the nail salon, combining Townhouse’s Signature Manicure with the FOREO FAQ 221 LED Hand Mask.
For all the attention lavished on serums, masks and meticulously calibrated skincare routines, the hands are frequently overlooked. They are also among the earliest areas to reveal visible signs of ageing, which makes Townhouse’s latest launch feel both timely and astute.
The luxury nail-care brand has joined forces with FOREO and its premium anti-ageing brand, FAQ Swiss, to create the Townhouse x FOREO Red Light Therapy Manicure. Presented as the first integration of LED hand technology into a salon manicure anywhere in the world, the collaboration places skincare for the hands firmly alongside the rituals more commonly reserved for the face.
Made from flexible silicone, the FAQ 221 contours comfortably to the hands and uses eight LED wavelengths, including red and near-infrared light, to deliver focused light therapy. It is designed to soften the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, while supporting elasticity and firmer, younger-looking skin.
The appeal lies in the seamless pairing of innovation with Townhouse’s exacting approach to nail care. Rather than treating the manicure as a purely cosmetic finishing touch, the new service considers the condition of the skin as part of the appointment. Guests can choose either gel or polish, retaining the immaculate result for which Townhouse is known while adding a more comprehensive hand-care element.
As founder and creative director Juanita Huber-Millet observes, “Hands are so often forgotten in anti-ageing routines.” The partnership offers a persuasive answer to that omission, translating FOREO’s expertise into an accessible salon treatment without sacrificing the pleasure and polish of a traditional manicure.
Founded in London in 2018, Townhouse has built its reputation on consistency, scrupulous hygiene and refined interiors, growing to more than 40 locations across the UK and establishing an expanding presence in the United States. The collaboration also marks the company’s debut in LED-powered services, suggesting a broader vision of what modern nail care can encompass.
The result is a considered union of beauty and technology: a treatment that leaves nails flawlessly groomed while directing some long-overdue attention towards the skin around them. For anyone already diligent about facial skincare but inclined to neglect their hands, it is an intelligent addition to the beauty calendar.
The Townhouse x FOREO Red Light Therapy Manicure is available exclusively at Townhouse Covent Garden and Townhouse Harrods, Knightsbridge, from £98, and at Townhouse Flatiron, New York, from $92.
