Question 1

What is a manicure?

Accepted Answer

A manicure is for maintaining your natural nails as they are. It includes basic trimming and shaping, cuticle cleanup, and polish of your choice. No length, structure, or nail enhancements are added.

Question 2

What’s the difference between regular polish and shellac polish?

Accepted Answer

Regular Polish
Traditional nail polish
Air-dries naturally
Lasts about 3–5 days
Can chip easily
Removed with nail polish remover

Shellac (Gel Polish)
Cured under LED/UV light
Dries instantly
Lasts 10–14+ days with minimal chipping
High-gloss finish
Requires professional soak-off removal

Question 3

What is Shellac?

Accepted Answer

The term “Shellac” originally referred to one of the first popular gel polish brands when gel polish was introduced. Today, many salons use the word “shellac” to generally describe gel polish, helping distinguish it from nail enhancement materials such as bio gel, which are used to build or reshape the nails.

Question 4

Will I be charged for shellac removal?

Accepted Answer

Shellac removal is included with our shellac manicure/pedicure and shellac polish change services. If you are removing shellac to switch to a regular manicure/pedicure, a $5 removal fee will apply.

Question 5

Is an e-file used on natural nails?

Accepted Answer

For regular polish manicures, we only use an e-file when necessary—such as smoothing uneven nail surfaces that may affect the polish finish. An e-file may also be used to gently remove the top coat during shellac removal or to lightly prep the nail by removing natural surface oils so the polish lasts longer.
Our technicians are professionally trained to use the e-file minimally and safely, ensuring no harm or damage to your natural nails.

Frequently asked questions

What is a manicure?

What’s the difference between regular polish and shellac polish?

What is Shellac?

Will I be charged for shellac removal?

Is an e-file used on natural nails?