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Bare-nail services take about an hour; gel, hard gel and extensions run from 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
Eight e-file services, from the $60 No-Polish Manicure to $130 Nail Extensions, all listed in the menu below.
Anyone who wants neat cuticles and a finish that fits their week, from a bare, groomed look to gel color or added length.
A focused menu, one technique, and enough time booked to do it properly.
Each manicure and pedicure starts with dry e-file prep instead of a soak, so polish and gel go onto nails at their natural size rather than water-swollen ones.
Appointments are scheduled for 1 to 2.5 hours depending on the service, which leaves room for nail-by-nail cuticle work instead of a rushed 30-minute slot.
Our nail technician works alongside our licensed estheticians, so a pedicure and a brow or lash appointment can share one trip to our studio near Mizner Park.
What to expect, step by step
Pick bare nails, regular polish, gel polish, hard gel or extensions. If you are wearing gel or enhancements from another salon, mention it so we can plan your visit. French or simple designs can be requested at booking, and we will confirm whether they suit your nails and the time available.
Your nail technician shapes each nail, then uses small rotating bits on the e-file to lift dead cuticle tissue off the nail plate and smooth the side walls. Living skin stays in place. On pedicures, the same tool smooths rough heels and dry patches.
Bare-nail services end with clean, shaped nails. Regular polish is brushed on and left to air-dry. Gel polish, hard gel and extensions go on in thin layers, and each layer is set under a curing lamp before the next.
Before you leave, we explain how long your finish should wear and when to come back. Most clients rebook manicures every 2 to 4 weeks and pedicures every 4 to 6 weeks.
Four ways to finish, all starting with the same dry e-file prep.
The No-Polish (Nude) Manicure ($60, 1 hr) and No-Polish (Nude) Pedicure ($70, 1 hr) give you shaped nails and clean cuticles with no color. A good fit for men, for polish breaks, and for jobs where polish isn’t practical.
The E-File Manicure ($65, 1 hr) and E-File Pedicure ($75, 1 hr 30 min) finish with classic polish you can take off at home. Expect about a week of wear on fingers and noticeably longer on toes.
The Gel Polish Manicure ($80, 1 hr 45 min) and Gel Polish Pedicure ($90, 2 hr) leave you fully dry and resist chips for weeks. Plan on professional removal rather than peeling.
A Hard Gel Manicure ($100, 2 hr) builds a protective layer over your natural nails to help them grow without snapping. Nail Extensions ($130, 2 hr 30 min) add length and a new shape in one appointment.
A 30-minute brow shaping and tint that fits easily before or after a manicure, so brows and nails are done in one trip.
A one-hour lash lift and tint with one of our licensed estheticians. There is nothing to dry afterward, so it slots in neatly next to a nail appointment.
A 45-minute radiofrequency session for the backs of the hands, booked separately, for clients who want their skin to look as cared for as their nails.
Prices from our current service menu.
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Why Boca Raton clients book e-file nails
In Boca Raton, toes are on show in January as much as July, and hands spend their days in pool water, sunscreen and salt air. Dry e-file prep keeps cuticles neat longer, and gel on toes can easily outlast a beach week. We are open Monday to Thursday 9 to 7, Friday 9 to 5, and Saturday and Sunday 9:30 to 2, so a weekend pedicure fits in before brunch.
Book nails alongside brows, lashes or skin care in one visit.
Many clients book nails the same day as brow services or lash lamination, since neither needs downtime. If you are planning a longer visit, a customized facial can be scheduled before or after your manicure. For hands, non-invasive RF is available as a separate 45-minute appointment.
An e-file manicure, often called a Russian manicure, uses an electric file with small bits to shape nails and remove dead cuticle tissue without soaking. It leaves a very clean line at the base of the nail, so polish or gel can sit close to the cuticle. Every manicure and pedicure on our menu uses this technique.
A wet manicure softens the hands in water before cuticle work, while a dry manicure skips the soak. Nails absorb water and swell slightly, and polish applied to swollen nails can lift or chip as they shrink back. That is one reason dry prep tends to help polish and gel wear longer.
Yes, when it is done by a trained technician with clean bits and light, controlled pressure. The risk comes from filing too deep near the base of the nail, which is why the technique targets only dead tissue on the nail plate. Tell your technician right away if anything feels hot or sharp.
Regular polish usually looks fresh for about a week on fingers. Gel polish typically lasts 2 to 3 weeks on hands and longer on toes. Hard gel and extensions are built to hold up for roughly 3 to 4 weeks, when regrowth at the cuticle makes a new appointment worthwhile.
Most people book manicures every 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the finish and how fast their nails grow. Pedicures are usually every 4 to 6 weeks, since toenails grow more slowly. We will suggest a timeline at the end of your first appointment.
Yes. They are booked back to back, so add the two times together: a regular polish manicure and pedicure take about 2 hours 30 minutes, and gel on both takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. Call (213) 526-7717 if you would like help finding a long enough slot.
Our menu focuses on clean e-file work and solid finishes. French or simple designs can be requested when you book, and we will tell you whether they fit your nails and appointment time. Detailed nail art is not part of our menu.
Our nail services are cosmetic and do not include treatment of nail or foot conditions. If you notice pain, swelling, broken skin or a nail that looks infected, see a podiatrist or your doctor first, then book once you have been cleared.
Florida rules prohibit using any implement on more than one client without disinfecting it, and require disinfected tools to be stored in a clean, closed container until used. You are always welcome to ask your technician how tools are prepared before your service starts.
Absolutely. The no-polish manicure and no-polish pedicure are popular with men who want neat, short nails and smoother heels with no color or shine. Each takes about an hour.
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Further reading from medical sources
Stroll the shops and cafés in fresh gel or bare nails. If you chose regular polish, give it a few hours before digging through bags. About 2.5 km.
A quiet, hands-free way to spend an hour while regular polish finishes hardening. About 2.5 km.
After a pedicure, walk the shaded trails in open sandals. Save sandy beach time for the next day if your toes have regular polish. About 4.5 km.
