Gel Nails: What Kind is right for you?

There are many, many different types of gel nails.  How do you know which kind is right for you? It can be very confusing and overwhelming, but this quick and easy guide may help you to decide what will work best for you.

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Simply put, there are 3 main types of gel nail services that we offer at The Pampered Pinkie.  Everything from soak-off gel polish, to gel manicure overlays, and gel enhancements.

Gel Polish Manicure $35

You may hear different gel services like Shellac and Gelish.  These types of gels are considered soak-off gel polishes.  They come in polish bottles and are cured under a UV or LED lamp.  They are applied after a full, dry manicure (including all shaping and cuticle work) and last for weeks.  They are easily removed by placing a cotton ball or square with acetone onto nail plate, wrapped in foil, and then gently scraped off the nail bed.  You receive a fresh set every time!
45 mins-hour
$5 for glitter or french

Gel Manicure Overlay $35

Gel manicure overlays are the next step up after gel polishes.  They are a little bit thicker and provide a bit more durability.  We are able to custom blend just about any color and can also add shimmers and pigments, as well as glitters and french.  They can not be soaked off (not best for those who get the heebee-jeebes with a nail file).  We gently buff off the gel with a regular nail file when they are ready to be removed or re-done, making sure to keep the integrity of the nail bed.  We do not remove this product with a dremmel tool or electric nail file.  You receive a fresh-set every time!
60 mins
$5 for glitter or french

Gel Enhancements $55

Sculpted gel enhancements are for those who may be used to having acrylics or want length added to their nails.  This is a thicker consistency of gel that is sculpted with a nail form, as opposed to gluing on a tradition nail tip.  Comes in clear, a variety of pinks, or french.  Will not yellow like acrylic and is much more gentle to your nails than acrylics typically are.  You can also top it with any gel polish or gel overlay for a variety of colors (add $10).  You do receive fills and/or backfills with this services.
Gel Fill $35
Backfill $45
$5 for french or glitter