SERVICE INFORMATION
REGULAR MANICURES
You can opt for regular polish or no polish with a regular manicure. Regular polish takes a very long time to dry and chips easily if clients work predominantly with their hands. Wear time will depend on different lifestyles.
- For clients who want to maintain the integrity of their nails
- For clients who like to change colors often because nail polish is easily removed with acetone
- For clients who needs to take a break from nail enhancements
- Not recommended for designs on regular polish. Please opt for Gel Manicures or nail enhancements (dip/acrylic) if you would like designs
GEL MANICURE
(Also known as Shellac, Gel, Soft Gel)
Gel polish is used in this manicure. Gel polish is just a polish that has better staying power than regular polish and needs to be cured by using an LED/UV lamp. Gel polish is dried instantly so there is no chance of it messing up after completing the service. Gel polish can last anywhere from 7-21 days depending on your lifestyle.
- For clients who do not want any length or artificial enhancements added to their nails but want the color to last on their real nails
- Gel polish dries instantly after your service so you will not mess up the polish after leaving
- Gel is removed by soaking off with acetone. We individually wrap each finger with foil and cotton to ensure the least exposure of acetone to maintain the integrity of your nails
- You can do free hand art on gel nails
- CANNOT do encapsulation or ombre on gel nails
IBX REPAIR MANICURE
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IBX is a natural nail strengthening system made to Toughen, Repair, and Protect the natural nail. This product is HEMA-free, which means it does not contain micro-particles that could enter the skin and cause allergies.
IBX works INSIDE the nail and not on top. IBX works by penetrating the upper layers of the nail, and then their ingredients create cross-links inside the nail to form a strong shield so the natural nails become more durable. It also targets natural nail imperfections and weaknesses that prevent natural nails from growing long.
Recommended to do 3-5x every two weeks.
- This is for clients who want to repair/strengthen their nails after multiple nail enhancement services like dip, acrylic, gel-x, etc. This is for clients with brittle and weak nails who want to grow their natural nails longer.
- Uses a heating lamp to activate the product and a UV/LED lamp to seal the product.
ACRYLIC SETS
(Also known as Full Set, Refill, Color Powder, Overlay)
Acrylic is powder. Applied with liquid monomer (the purple liquid) and a brush with a bead of powder at the tip. Cuticle trim + hand massage can be added for additional charge.
- For clients seeking to wear long nails or do a lot of designs
- Acrylic powder is the most durable form of nail enhancement that we currently offer
- Acrylic needs to be properly soaked off with acetone to maintain the integrity of natural nails
- Removal time is longer because of the durability of acrylic powder.
- Acrylic nails can be refilled depending on the durability/integrity of the current set
DIP POWDER SETS
(Also known as SNS, NextGen)
Dip powder granules are finer than acrylic powder. Dip powder is applied by a special resin. The client then dips their finger into the powder in order to coat the nail with the enhancement. Dip powder enhancement service comes standard with NO cuticle trim and NO added tips for length. Cuticle trim and hand massage can be added for an additional charge.
- For clients who want to grow out their nails while still having a protecting layer over it
- Layers of thin powder are applied to cover the nails making the nail surface harder and less prone to breakage
- Not recommended for clients who like to wear their nails longer due to the thin coverage of the powder
- Ideal for clients who like their natural nails but want a stronger barrier to help with their real nails splitting/breaking.
- Needs to be soaked off with acetone
- Dip CANNOT be refilled. We have to completely remove the set and re-do it again
NAIL ENHANCEMENT REMOVALS
Our method of removal is soaking the nail enhancement in acetone. For dip & acrylic removal, we will soak both hands in the acetone bowl with a warm towel to make sure the process is comfortable. For gel removal on the natural nails, we will individually wrap every finger with foil and cotton to ensure the removal is quick and easy. We will never pry off your current nail enhancements with a nail tip or tool.
APRÉS GEL-X
Gel-X is an alternative method to acrylic and dip. This service includes cuticle care. It is a full cover tip system (full cover meaning the nail tip covers the base area of your cuticle and extends out to either your free edge or past your free edge) and the tips come pre-shaped and filled with pre-set length. This service has no odor, minimal dust+filing, and needs LED lamp to cure. PRICES VARY DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH & DESIGN YOU CHOOSE. Shape is already included.
- Short/Medium Length: $70 without Removal/$80 with Removal
- Long Length: $80 without Removal/$90 with Removal
- Extra Long Length: $90 without Removal/$100 with Removal
- Gel-X Nail Repair: $8-$10 per finger depending on length
PEDICURES
We ALWAYS use new pedicure tub liners and disposable files, pumice, and buffers after every client. Metal tools like cuticle nippers, pushers, and foot files are soaked in Barbicide for their recommended period of time and then sterilized by our dry heat autoclave machine.
Our pedicures come in a variety of options ranging from different scrubs to different massages. If you are looking for more of a basic pedicure that’s quick, low maintenance and gentle, we recommend our Texas Tea & Bay Breeze Pedicures. If you prefer more massage time and need extra care with your pedicure like callus treatment and exfoliation, we recommend starting at the Sunrise Punch Pedicure and going up from there depending on preference.
SUGGESTIONS?
Know of any cool services we should add to our menu? Shoot us an email at hello@glossnail.bar for consideration!
LENGTH & SHAPE
For ‘regular shaping’ at NO additional cost, the shapes include square, rounded square, and rounded shape.
For ‘special shaping’ at an additional cost, the shapes include almond, coffin, ballerina, stiletto, tapered/narrow square, narrow oval. Please be aware that these different shapes require certain lengths in order to be able to execute the shaping correctly. Failure to allocate enough length for certain shapes might cause over-filing on the sides of the natural nail bed which potentially could cause permanent damage to the nail beds, bleeding, and soreness.
For length, our prices start at $5 and can go up to $20 additional depending on how long the nails are. Length charges are relative due to the contrasting uniqueness of an individual’s nail bed and does not constitute a fixed price depending on how long the nail is from the free edge. It has to do so more for how much product is used and the time it takes to mold the nail enhancement into the correct shape with that length.
*Refills on acrylic might still be subjected to a length charge even if you started the appointment with that original length. This is due to the time that the technician spends on correcting the shape, adding thickness to the apex & tips to prevent breakage, and correcting structure if the nails are starting to curve as they grow longer.
NAIL DESIGNS
We have so many talented technicians who specialize in different areas of art ranging from abstract, free handed, encapsulation, ombre and so on. In order to be able to best service you, please have a photo ready of the design that you would like or browse our Instagram at @glossnail.bar for inspo pics. We recommend sending us a DM on IG or a text at (281)974-2828 to get a quote on the design as prices vary from each design. Some may start at $5 a finger and range to $70 a finger.
NAIL FIXES
If you are needing a nail fix or have any issues with your nails, please call us to schedule an appointment to come in and get it fixed. We offer a flexible 7 day guarantee on nail fixes that constitutes gel/polish chipping, breakage if the original set of nail enhancements done at our salon were too thin, or any issue that might be related to the application during the appointment/service. This DOES cover nail fixes due to breakage from excessive force (I.E nails cracked and bleeding due to blunt force), inherent disfiguring of the nail enhancement (I.E biting, filing your own nails at home).
If you cannot come in within the 7 days to get your nails fixed, please contact us as soon as you notice any issues so that we can accommodate your next visit. Any issues that are brought up past the 7 day period, will be subjected to charge.
Please reach out to us for any issues with your services as we are always willing to help.