How much does a gel polish manicure cost on average at a salon?

A modern girl should always look well-groomed and tidy. The components of a spectacular appearance are quite varied - clean hair, a beautiful haircut, adequate makeup, a fresh pedicure and manicure is a must. It is the last attribute that people around you most often notice; the condition of your hands fully reflects the degree of self-care.

But, as you know, the rhythm of life leaves less and less time for self-care procedures, or even limiting them altogether. Classic nail polish does not withstand harsh use throughout the day, and by the evening it can look untidy. Therefore, the chemical industry has created special compounds that create a reliable and strong coating on the nails, while forming a protective layer. Such varnishes are called gel varnishes.

The cost of a manicure using gel polishes in beauty salons in various localities in Russia can vary dramatically. The reasons for this are: the complexity of the manicure itself, the city, the status of the beauty salon and the master who performs the work. On average, the price range can be from 500 rubles to 10 thousand rubles .

Benefits of gel polish manicure

Some of our clients prefer standard classics, while others value exclusivity. A win-win option will help you avoid getting lost in the whirlwind of stylish nail art - gel polish, which has no equal in neatness and attractiveness. This popular material has many advantages:

• hypoallergenic and safe (no formaldehyde, toluene and other harmful substances in the composition);
• the ability to hide cosmetic defects of nails;
• complete absence of odor;
• protection of nails from mechanical impact;
• a wide variety of nail art variations;
• creating flawless shine and highlights.

If you want your nails to look perfect without extensions, the perfect manicure gel polish for short nails is a great solution. With it, you can forget about nail care for 2-3 weeks; with a manicure, you can do any household chores and look great at work, at home and on vacation!

Advantages of the technology of applying manicure with gel polish on short nails:

• simplicity and high speed of the procedure;
• preservation of the natural nail plate;
• carrying out the procedure for removing gel polish without filing;
• maintaining the gloss of the coating and color intensity for the entire period (2-3 weeks).

Marketing strategy

a portfolio on social networks . It is recommended to place a watermark on the photo to avoid theft and misappropriation of your designs by other artists. Periodically organize giveaways through reposts and about - this will help you “promote” and stir up the interest of potential clients. Give discounts before holidays and on birthdays. The “bring a friend - get a discount” promotion works effectively. If the services you provide are truly high-quality, clients will recommend you to their friends and relatives.

Service cost

The price of applying gel polish depends on various factors:

• length and condition of nails;
• cost of the material used;
• complexity of the chosen design;
• duration of manicure application.

If you are interested in the exact price for a professional gel polish manicure, contact the Epil Salon specialists.

Assessing your own competitiveness

In order to ensure your idea’s future success in its infancy, activities related to the provision of nail services at home, you need to start with an adequate assessment of your competitiveness, since you already have a lot of competitors on the market, and in the future their number will only grow. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what qualities make you more attractive to potential clients than your possible competitors.

Several points will be key factors for assessment:

1. Convenient location and/or willingness to travel to the client’s home.
2. Your professionalism in the field (preferably have certificates of training completed).
3. High level of quality of services provided.
4. Adequate pricing policy.
5. High-quality working materials and equipment.

If you have given yourself advantages in most points, then you can safely begin your journey in the field of nail services.

If, according to some indicators, you are in the red, but are not ready to give up your idea, all is not lost. It all depends on your motivation and determination.

Trendy design options

When covering nails with gel polish, masters can stick to one of three options: bichrome, plain or assorted.

The natural color of the nail coating is the main fashion idea of ​​the season. Naturalness is reflected in the pastel palette, dominated by delicate creamy, pink, peach, mint, sand and heavenly shades. This style usually uses a single-color coating.

In some cases, manicure with gel polish meets fashion trends and combines several techniques at the same time. The asymmetrical assortment looks stylish and catchy. The artist can mix patterns, colors and decorative elements.

An interesting choice for gel polish manicure is “Cat Eye”. The iridescent structure of the design is reminiscent of spectacular feathers. To embody the fashion trends of the season, you need to apply manicure gel polish on short nails (emerald, orange, lemon, coral or blue).

Dark and berry tones are also in trend, as they look expensive and impressive. The bichrome technique using nude or white gel polish will add color. This will add contrast and allow you to create luxurious combinations.

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Contraindications

With all its unsurpassed advantages, a manicure for which gel polish is used has contraindications:

• thin or weak nail plate;
• nail diseases;
• sensitive, overly thin cuticle;
• allergy to chemicals contained in gel polish or its remover.

Wearing gel polish for too long (more than 3 weeks) can negatively affect the condition of your nails. During this period, the nails will already grow and the coating will not look so attractive.

Manicure technology

Today, gel polish is one of the most popular materials for creating aesthetic nails, so this service is especially in demand in our Epil Salon beauty salon. Professional nail service technicians perform manicures with fashionable gel polish using technology that includes the following steps:

• Preparing the nail plate. The nail is given the required shape, after which the master aligns the free edge of the nail plate and cleans it of dust.
• Applying base gel. Before applying the base gel, it is recommended to coat your nails with a primer.
• Application of colored gel polish. It can be applied in 1 or 2-3 layers to obtain a more saturated color.
• Covering the nail plate with top (finish gel).

Epil Salon masters follow coating technology and are able to achieve the ideal appearance of gel varnish within the period stated by the manufacturer. It takes 2-3 weeks, depending on the manufacturing company. At the same time, your nails will look natural and attractive, maintaining their shine, without cracks or chips.

Manicure

Manicure is divided into three types: classic, hardware and combined. The cheapest option is classic. In order to do it, you need scissors (some people also need nippers), a pusher or orange sticks to push back the cuticle, a remover (special liquid) to soften the cuticle and remove keratinized particles from the nail plate - the so-called pterygium.

It is unlikely that you can buy good wire cutters and scissors for less than 500 rubles. The pusher is cheaper; prices for removers, depending on the volume, start from 150 rubles. For home users, removers in the form of a gel in a bottle with a pipette are convenient: consumption is minimal, since the product does not spread haphazardly.

To perform a hardware manicure, you first need the device itself. Its cost starts from 3 thousand rubles. The power of such a device, even for a home user, should be at least 35 W - if it is lower, the manicure cutter will slip along the nail at low speeds, which can lead to injury.

Manicure machine.

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To clean the pterygium and cut the cuticle, you need cutters that are inserted into a special socket in the device. Typically, craftsmen use diamond “flame” and “ball” cutters for manicure, and a carbide or ceramic “corn” cutter to remove the coating.

The cost of one diamond cutter starts from 80 rubles, it is enough for 5-10 manicures. The cost of cutters for removal starts from 300 rubles apiece, but they last a long time.

Hardware manicure requires knowledge of technology and certain dexterity. There is no point in buying such an expensive device from scratch - first you should learn how to use it at least online.

Post-procedure care

After a manicure with gel polish on short or longer nails has been performed, you must follow the care recommendations:

• For the first 48 hours, prolonged contact with hot water should be avoided. It is not recommended to visit a sauna or bathhouse. Despite the fact that the polymerization process of gel polish is completed after it is dried in a lamp, the nail plate is sensitive to sudden changes in humidity and temperature for some time.
• After applying a manicure with gel polish, you should not file your nails. The abrasive of even a thin file will cut off the “sealed” edge of the gel polish and top gel, causing peeling and chipping. If the edge needs to be trimmed, an additional layer of protective coating is applied and the free edge is sealed.
• It is recommended to wear gel polish for no longer than the prescribed 2-3 weeks. If you leave it longer than this period, the adhesion of the nail to the coating will increase, and removing the polish will require a more aggressive action, which will harm the nails
• Gel polish care is performed using special professional products. Once a week you can cover the gel polish with a topcoat. Be sure to constantly use nourishing and moisturizing products for your hands and cuticles.

Required knowledge and skills

One of the fundamental factors that allows you to develop in the field of nail services is your level of competence . Of course, you can get basic knowledge yourself from articles on the Internet and master classes on YouTube, fortunately there are plenty of them, but if you are counting on a target audience wider than your relatives and friends, it is highly recommended to undergo professional training in manicurist courses. You will find the average pricing policy for such courses at the end of the article.

So, for average audience coverage you need to know the technology:

• sterilization of instruments and treatment of the work area;
• edged, hardware, combi manicure;
• applying a single-color coating and simple designs, French manicure, gradient;
• performing simple and medium-complex designs;
• pedicure basics.

These skills will be enough for you to serve a client with “ordinary” needs, but if you want to reach the widest possible and are ready to work with a client with increased needs, you will need to learn:

• extend nails;
• apply complex designs to the coating;
• carry out highly complex designs;
• work with problematic fingernails and toenails.

Having completed training on all of the above points, you will be able to satisfy the desires of even the most demanding client.