Manicures

The Hot Stone Manicure adds warm stone massage work to our classic manicure steps, while the Deluxe Manicure layers in an exfoliating scrub, a hydrating mask, and an extended massage without using stones. If tension in your hands and forearms is your main concern, the Hot Stone Manicure targets that best. If dull, dry skin on the back of your hands is what you want to address, the Deluxe Manicure is the better fit. The Noire Luxury Manicure combines both.

The Paraffin Manicure centers on a warm wax dip that softens dry skin and locks in the moisturizing lotion underneath. The Deluxe Manicure skips the paraffin and adds an exfoliating scrub and a hydrating mask instead. The two services overlap in their goal — softer, more hydrated hands — but the Paraffin leans on warmth and the Deluxe leans on exfoliation, so choosing between them depends on whether dryness or dullness is your main concern.

Guests who work in healthcare, food service, or kitchen roles near Tyrone Square tend to do best with our Gel Manicure because the cured finish stands up to repeated hand-washing far better than regular polish. Classic With Polish is the simpler choice if you prefer to change color often, but a regular manicure usually chips within a few days in those environments. A Deluxe or Luxury manicure adds hydration benefits on top of the gel finish if your hands also feel dry from frequent washing.

Yes. Short nails are completely fine for a manicure, and many guests come in specifically to shape short nails into a neat, consistent length that grows out evenly. If you are growing your nails out, regular manicures help keep the shape balanced as they lengthen, and gel polish adds a protective layer that reduces daily wear on a short free edge. Your technician can also recommend a length and shape after looking at your hands.

It is better not to trim cuticles at home before your appointment. Trimming cuticles with personal tools can leave small nicks that take a few days to heal and may make the professional manicure more complicated rather than easier. We gently push cuticles back and lightly tidy any loose edge during the service — that approach protects the seal at the nail fold that keeps bacteria out. If you have a hangnail, point it out when you arrive rather than snipping it at home.

Gel polish is fully cured under our lamp at the salon, so you can wash dishes, swim, or take a shower immediately after the appointment without affecting the finish. Regular polish is air-dried at the salon but continues to harden for about an hour afterward, so a wait of an hour before dish-washing, hand-washing with hot water, or pool time helps the polish reach full hardness. Wearing gloves while cleaning is always the simplest way to protect either finish in the days that follow.

Yes. Our metal tools (cuticle nippers, pushers) are cleaned and autoclaved between every single guest. Each guest also receives a fresh emery board and buffer, which are either discarded at the end of the service or handed to you to take home — never shared between guests. The manicure table is wiped down with a salon-grade sanitizer before each new guest is seated, and our technicians wash and sanitize their hands before starting every service.

Yes, you are welcome to bring a specific shade for an event, a wedding color match, or a polish you simply love. Our technicians are happy to apply it as part of your manicure. We stock a wide range of professional brands at the salon, so bringing your own is optional rather than expected. If your bottle is older or thickened, our team may recommend a professional alternative of the same tone for a smoother application.

Each layer of gel polish cures in about 30 to 60 seconds under our LED lamp, with three to four layers per manicure, so the total lamp exposure is typically under five minutes. LED lamps emit light in a much narrower range than tanning beds and are widely used across the salon industry. If you have light sensitivity or take medications that warn about UV exposure, let our team know so we can discuss timing or alternative manicure options.

A small amount of cuticle oil applied daily is one of the simplest habits that keeps the skin around the nail flexible, which reduces hangnails and the dry, cracked look cuticles can develop in air-conditioned spaces. Applying oil after washing your hands is an easy way to build it into an existing routine. Regular hand lotion helps the back of the hands, but cuticle oil targets the small fold of skin right at the nail edge more effectively than lotion does.

A properly applied and properly removed gel manicure should not stain natural nails. Yellowing usually comes from one of three causes: leaving gel on much longer than the recommended three weeks, picking or peeling the gel off instead of soaking it, or using a deeply pigmented polish without a proper base coat. We use a bonding base coat and soak-off removal to protect your natural nail, and leaving gel color in place longer than three weeks increases the chance of discoloration.

For most events, the Gel Manicure is the default choice because the glossy cured finish holds color cleanly through a busy day of photos, handshakes, and activity. If you also want a softer hand for close-up photography, the Deluxe or Noire Luxury Manicure layers on a scrub, mask, and extended massage on top of the gel color. Booking one to three days before the event gives the polish time to settle while keeping the color closest to the day-of shade.

The shiny top coat on a gel manicure is designed to be chip-resistant, which also means acetone does not soak through it well on its own. A light pass with a fine file removes just enough of that top layer for the acetone to reach the gel underneath, speeding up the soak-off and reducing how long your nails sit in solvent. Our technicians use a gentle filing pass, not aggressive thinning, and the gel lifts off in soft pieces that are easy to remove without scraping.

Yes. French tips, simple accent designs, and small embellishments can be added to any manicure tier — Classic With Polish, Gel, Hot Stone, Paraffin, Deluxe, or Luxury. Pricing depends on the design complexity, with French tips starting at $5 and more detailed art priced per design. French tips with gel polish are a popular pick for events and vacations because the clean line holds up well through two to three weeks of wear.

Yes, mild warmth in the hands for an hour or two after a paraffin dip or hot stone massage is normal and is part of why the treatment feels good — the heat continues to release from the paraffin or stones during the service. Lingering soreness, swelling, or sensitivity is not expected, and if you notice any of those after leaving the salon please call us at (727) 308-2491 so we can check in. Bringing your own sensitivity up at the start helps our team adjust the temperature.