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How much is a manicure and pedicure in Chennai?
Manicure from ₹1,000 and pedicure from ₹1,200 at Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk, Chennai. Gel polish, cuticle care and what to ask before you book.
At Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, a manicure starts from ₹1,000 and a pedicure starts from ₹1,200. Gel polish is ₹1,000, and cuticles are always pushed back, never cut.
What the starting prices mean
Both prices are starting points, which is what "from" means on a menu. Before you come in, message us on WhatsApp with what you have in mind and ask what your appointment will cost. It is a simple step, and it saves a surprise at the end.
Gel polish is ₹1,000. If you are unsure whether gel suits your nails, ask during a free nail assessment before you decide. If you are also thinking about extensions, we have answered what nail extensions cost in Chennai separately.
Comparing prices across Chennai
Look up manicure and pedicure prices in Chennai and you will find price guides and salon menus with a wide spread of figures. Two numbers are only comparable when they cover the same thing. Before you weigh one price against another, ask each salon the same questions:
- Is the price for a manicure, a pedicure, or both?
- Is gel polish included, or charged separately?
- Are cuticles pushed back or cut?
- How are metal tools cleaned between clients?
- Are files and buffers new for you, or reused?
Once you have the answers, the figures start to make sense. Ask the same questions here too.
Cuticles are pushed, never cut
Some people expect cuticles to be trimmed as part of a manicure or pedicure. We do not cut them. At Based Aesthetics, cuticles are pushed back, never cut, whichever service you book. If this is different from what you are used to, ask us about it when you book.
Hygiene is part of the price
Part of what you pay for in any salon is hygiene, and it is the part you cannot see on a menu. Here is how it works with us. Every reusable metal tool is sterilised in a Class-B autoclave at 134°C, then sealed in a pouch with an indicator strip. The pouch is opened in front of you at your appointment. Files and buffers are single-use, and they go home with you afterwards.
You can read the full process on how we sterilise.
When to see a doctor first
A manicure or pedicure is a care service, not a treatment. If a nail looks discoloured or sore, or the skin around it is broken or infected, please see a doctor before you book. Our line is simple: a doctor comes first, a salon second.
If your nails are simply dry, peeling or uneven and you want to know where to start, try the free nail scan online, or come in for a free 30–40 minute nail assessment in the studio.
Visiting the studio
We are at 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Kilpauk. The studio is open daily from 11 to 8, and there is parking on site. Women and men are both welcome. To book, or to check a price first, WhatsApp us on +91 98848 96963.
PriceManicure from ₹1,000 · Pedicure from ₹1,200 · Gel polish ₹1,000
Questions people also ask
Do you cut cuticles during a manicure or pedicure?
No, at Based Aesthetics cuticles are pushed back and never cut. It is worth asking any salon how it handles cuticles before you book.
Are the tools sterilised between clients?
Yes, every reusable metal tool is sterilised in a Class-B autoclave at 134°C and sealed in a pouch that is opened in front of you. Files and buffers are single-use and go home with you.
Can men book a manicure or pedicure?
Yes, women and men are both welcome at the studio in Kilpauk. You can book on WhatsApp at +91 98848 96963.
Written by Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk. If something on your nails worries you, a doctor comes first, a salon second.