GEL NAILS
There are many different types of “Gel Nails”, and most customers and even some nail tech do not have a full understanding of them. However, to simplify complication, Gel nails can be categorized as two main lines:

- Liquid gel (since the gel is in thick liquid form), also be called “UV gel, light cured gel”, is a thick clear (also come in colors) gel that nail technician will need to use a UV lamp to cure. There are about two to four coats will be applied directly onto the nail body (your natural nail). Liquid gel is said to be the future of artificial nail due to minimal use of chemicals, no smelly liquid, much less lifting (less chance to catch fungus), no yellowing, less drilling, less damage to your natural nails too. I personally think that it is a great products as most of my customers that try it prefer it to the acrylic.

- Powder gel (since it comes in the form of powder) is very similar to acrylic. Nail tech will mix Powder gel with monomer liquid (the same liquid used in making acrylic nails) to apply onto your nails. In many ways, Powder gel nails is the same as acrylic nails except that Powder Gel particles are smaller than those of acrylic, resulting in better bonding and harder body.

ACRYLICS
Acrylic nails are the most common artificial nails nowadays. They are strong, most cost effective and require short time when having done. Acrylic nails are the most difficult type of artificial to do for it requires a lot of skill. The acrylic sets in a relatively short time, after 8 to 10 seconds, it will set the to point that the shape cannot be changed anymore. The nail technician must finish the nail with correct coverage, smoothness, thinness and stickiness. An average nail tech usually needs about two years before he/she can perform a decent work. Acrylic nails sometimes lift from the nail bodies which may later leads to fungus if not serviced soon. Acrylic nails, like most other artificial nails, will need to have periodical maintenance, two weeks are most recommended. The weakness of acrylic nails is lifting, yellowing and moderate damage to your natuaral nails.

PINK & WHITE
Pink and White nails are basically acrylic nails. They are made of two types of acrylic: pink acrylic and white acrylic. The pink acrylic is for the pink part of your nails, the white acrylic is for the free edge (the part that extends past the flesh of the finger tips). A clear coat of UV gel sealer will be used on top of the nails to seal the two parts together and to add shine to the finishing look. In other words, the Pink and white nails give you a look of French Manicure made with acrylics. For that reason, it is also called “Permanent French Manicure”. Pink and White nails are much more popular in Southern States and require experienced technicians to do. 




MANICURE
Finger nails are trimmed, shaped, and buffed to their natural shine. Next, the hands are soaked in a bowl of water to soften your skin. The cuticles are pushed back and trimmed. Your hands are lotioned and massaged. Your nails are polished or designed.

FRENCH MANICURE
French Manicures are manicures designed to resemble natural nails, and are made with natural pink nais and white tips. French Manicures may have originated in eighteenth-century from Paris and have been very popular. Many choose this design because it is very simple and give nails a natural, healthy look and can visually correct or perfect otherwise imperfect nails. French Manicure design can also be applied on natural nails and artificial nails.

SPA PEDICURE
Pedicure is a service that helps improve condition of feet. A pedicure service includes soaking feet in a tub, having to nails trimmed, shaped and buffed, cuticles pushed and trimmed, dead skin exfoliated, callus removed, feet lotioned and massaged, and toe nails polished or designed.