Gel polishes are used for the increasingly popular gel polish manicures.
These manicures are gentle to the natural nail and the polish stays intact on the nail for at least 2 weeks.
Express Manicure / Pedicure with Gel Polish -(Dry Manicure)
Includes:
- Nail and cuticle grooming using an E-file,
- Preparation of the nail for the application of gel polish,
- Application of a protecting gel base coat,
- Two coats of your single chosen colour,
- Application of a high shine gel top coat,
- Finished off with cuticle oil.
Cost: £20.00
Duration: 30 mins
Nail Art and French Gel Application
Any additional nail art or a french gel application requires more time.
French Gel Application - £25.00
Nail Art - from £25.00
Glitter - from 50p per nail
Removal and Re-application of Gel Polish -
Includes:
- Removal of previous gel polish colour using an E-file,
- Hand filing the nail to remove the gel base coat,
- Nail and cuticle grooming using an E-file,
- Preparation of the nail for the application of gel polish,
- Application of a protecting gel base coat,
- Two coats of your single chosen colour,
- Application of a high shine gel top coat,Finished off with cuticle oil.
Cost: £25.00
Duration: 45 mins
Removal of Gel Polish
Includes:
- Removal of previous gel polish colour using an E-file,
- Hand filing the nail to remove the gel base coat,
- Application of buffing cream to natural nail.
- Hand buffing the nails for smooth nails.
- Finished off with cuticle oil.
Cost: £10.00
Duration: 15 mins
Benefits:
Lasts up to 3 weeks*
No chipping*
No cracks*
No peeling*
High Shine
Instant drying
Added protection to your natural nails
Over 300 colours to choose from!
*with correct aftercare and maintenance.
Gel Manicures usually last around 2-3 weeks with correct aftercare and maintenance.
Please be reminded... Nails are Jewels and NOT Tools!
Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone.
Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.
Cuts/Abrasions
Scar tissue (6 months minor operation, 2 years major operation)
Sunburn
Undiagnosed Lumps/Bumps
Hypersensitive skin
Swelling/Bruising
Nail infection.
Skin disorders or infections affecting the hands or feet.
Broken sore skin in treatment area.
Nail separation.
Bruising or broken bones.
Recent scar tissue.
Extremely weak nails.
Badly bitten nails.
Verrucas
Any questions please email [email protected]
GEL POLISH AFTERCARE
The following aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, to improve your comfort and to help achieve the best possible results from treatment.
Please follow the aftercare advice for gel polish treatment.
Apply cuticle oil to your nail beds every day
Do not file your nails unless absolutely necessary. If you need to, take care to file gently and always finish in a downward
Always wear gloves when doing general household cleaning and gardening, hobbies that are rough on your hands or use harsh chemical products
Avoid using your nails as tools to pull open or pick at anything
Take care not to use any products that could contain solvent oils, which causes major damage to the colour. These oils can be found in certain sun tan oils and insect repellent (Deet)
To avoid the colour fading on holiday make sure you wash any chlorine off your hands after swimming and dry your nails before sunbathing
If any lifting occurs make sure you don’t pick or pull at the nail. Call us so that we can assess the nail and decide if a repair is necessary
Before your next treatment be sure to book in a gel removal to ensure no damage occurs on the natural nail
Use moisturising lotion regularly on your hands to prevent dry skin.
Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.
Upstairs in McKay's Unisex Salon :
90B John Street, Porthcawl, CF365DT
+447731828029
Monday : 9am - 5pm
Tuesday : 9am - 6pm
Wednesday : CLOSED
Thursday : CLOSED
Friday : 9am - 6pm
Saturday : CLOSED
Sunday : CLOSED