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Gel polish or gel manicure in Chennai: price, how long it lasts
Gel polish ₹1,000 or a gel polish manicure ₹1,700 at Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk, Chennai. Long-wear gel lasts about 3 weeks. What each one covers.
At Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, Chennai, gel polish is ₹1,000 and a gel polish manicure is ₹1,700. Long-wear gel lasts about 3 weeks, and gel polish removal is ₹400 when you are ready to take it off.
Gel polish or gel manicure: which one are you booking
Across Chennai, "gel polish", "gel nails" and "gel manicure" are often used for the same thing, which is one reason prices look so far apart when you search. On our menu they are separate lines, and it helps to know which one you are asking for.
- Gel polish, ₹1,000. Gel colour on your nails.
- Gel polish manicure, ₹1,700. A manicure with gel colour.
- French gel polish, ₹1,300. The French look, done in gel.
During any manicure, cuticles are pushed back, never cut. If you are not sure which service matches what you have in mind, send us a photo on WhatsApp and ask what it will cost before you come in.
How long gel polish lasts
Long-wear gel lasts about 3 weeks. Treat that as a guide rather than a promise.
When it is time, book a removal rather than peeling the gel off at home. Gel polish removal is ₹400.
If you are still deciding whether gel suits your nails, the free nail scan online is a quick place to start. A free 30–40 minute nail assessment in the studio gives you a clear answer before you spend anything.
Gel polish on your feet
A gel polish pedicure is ₹1,700. If you want a pedicure without gel, pedicures start from ₹1,200, and manicures start from ₹1,000. We have covered those in more detail in how much a manicure and pedicure costs in Chennai.
Adding French tips, chrome or art
Nail art add-ons can go on gel polish. A few examples: French tips ₹300, simple art ₹250, minimal art ₹500, glitter ₹500, and chrome or cat eye ₹600. For something more involved, custom art is ₹1,000 and detailed art is ₹1,500. The full range is in our guide to nail art styles and prices in Chennai.
When gel polish is not what you need
Gel polish is colour, not length. If you want longer nails, extensions are a separate service. Gel, soft gel and polygel extensions start from ₹2,200 for both hands, colour included, and sets last about 3 weeks. BIAB also starts from ₹2,200. We do not use acrylic.
The hygiene behind a gel service
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 they go home with you. The full process is on how we sterilise.
A doctor first, a salon second
If a nail is sore or discoloured, or the skin around it is broken, please see a doctor before you book any gel service. A salon is not the place to diagnose a nail problem.
Booking
We are at 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Kilpauk, open daily from 11 to 8, with parking on site. Women and men are both welcome. WhatsApp +91 98848 96963 to book, or see the full price list with every service and time.
PriceGel polish ₹1,000 · Gel polish manicure ₹1,700 · Gel polish pedicure ₹1,700 · French gel polish ₹1,300 · Gel polish removal ₹400
Questions people also ask
How long does gel polish last?
Long-wear gel lasts about 3 weeks. When it is time to take it off, gel polish removal at the studio is ₹400.
What is the difference between gel polish and a gel polish manicure?
On our menu, gel polish is ₹1,000 and a gel polish manicure, which pairs a manicure with gel colour, is ₹1,700. If you are unsure which one you need, message us on WhatsApp at +91 98848 96963 before you book.
Can I add nail art to gel polish?
Yes, add-ons work on gel polish, for example French tips ₹300, simple art ₹250, or chrome or cat eye ₹600. French gel polish is also on the menu at ₹1,300.
Written by Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk. If something on your nails worries you, a doctor comes first, a salon second.