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How long do gel extensions last in Chennai's humidity?
A gel extension set lasts about 3 weeks at our Kilpauk studio in Chennai. How to plan refills in humid months, with prices.
At Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, a gel extension set lasts about 3 weeks. We do not quote a separate figure for Chennai's humid months, so about 3 weeks is the number to plan your refill or removal around.
Here is what that means in practice.
What "about 3 weeks" means
The figure applies to a full set, whichever system you choose. We work in three:
- Gel
- Soft gel
- Polygel
We do not use acrylic. All three start from ₹2,200 for both hands, with colour included.
The word "about" matters. A set is worn on real hands that cook, type, wash up and carry bags through the rain, so treat 3 weeks as a guide, not a promise. Use it as the point to book your next visit, rather than waiting for the set to show wear.
Plan around the three-week mark
At about 3 weeks you have two choices:
- Refill, from ₹1,500. This keeps the same set going and costs less than a new set from ₹2,200.
- Removal, ₹700. For when you want to go back to your natural nails.
If you wear extensions all year, book in three-week cycles rather than one visit at a time. The full breakdown is in how much nail extensions cost in Chennai.
Looking after a set in humid weather
Damp air is part of life in Chennai, and a few plain habits are worth keeping through the wet months:
- Dry your hands and nails properly after washing, and after getting caught in the rain.
- Wear gloves for long jobs in water or with cleaning products.
- Do not use your nails as tools to open cans, tabs or packaging.
- Do not file, cut or glue a set yourself.
- If an edge starts to lift, leave it alone rather than picking at it.
If a nail lifts early
If an edge lifts before the three-week mark, send a photo on WhatsApp to +91 98848 96963 and book a refill or removal from there. Please do not peel a lifting nail off at home.
If the nail underneath is sore, discoloured or looks infected, see a doctor before you book anything. Our line is simple: a doctor comes first, a salon second.
Choosing the right system
If you are unsure whether gel, soft gel or polygel suits your nails, start with the free nail scan online, or book the free 30–40 minute nail assessment in the studio.
If extensions feel like more than you need, gel polish on your own nails is ₹1,000, and long-wear gel also lasts about 3 weeks. The details are in gel polish or gel manicure in Chennai.
The same hygiene at every visit
Every reusable metal tool is sterilised in a Class-B autoclave at 134°C, sealed in a pouch with an indicator strip, and opened in front of you. Files and buffers are single-use and go home with you. Cuticles are pushed, never cut.
Visiting the studio
We are at 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Kilpauk, open daily from 11 to 8, with parking on site. Women and men are welcome. Every service and its time is on the full price list.
PriceGel, soft gel and polygel extensions from ₹2,200 (both hands, colour included) · Refill from ₹1,500 · Removal ₹700
Questions people also ask
Do gel extensions wear out faster in Chennai's monsoon?
We quote about 3 weeks for a set and do not give a separate figure for the monsoon. If an edge lifts sooner, WhatsApp us on +91 98848 96963 rather than picking at it.
When should I book my refill?
Plan it for around the three-week mark, since a set lasts about 3 weeks. A refill starts from ₹1,500, which costs less than a new set from ₹2,200.
Do soft gel and polygel sets last as long as gel?
The figure we give for a set is about 3 weeks, and gel, soft gel and polygel all start from ₹2,200 for both hands with colour included. The free 30–40 minute nail assessment in the studio is the place to choose between them.
Written by Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk. If something on your nails worries you, a doctor comes first, a salon second.