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Can men get manicures and pedicures? What to expect
Yes, men can book a manicure or pedicure at Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, Chennai. What happens, what it costs and how the tools are sterilised.
Yes. Men can book a manicure or pedicure at Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, Chennai, with manicures from ₹1,000 and pedicures from ₹1,200.
If you have never had either, this page covers what happens at the appointment, what to ask, and when to see a doctor instead.
Who the studio is for
Based Aesthetics is a nail wellness studio, and women and men are both welcome. You do not need a special reason to book. Wanting tidy, cared-for hands or feet is enough. Whether it is your first appointment or your tenth, you book the same way and get the same care.
Before you book
If you are not sure what your nails need, start with the free nail scan online. You can also come in for a free nail assessment in the studio, which takes 30–40 minutes.
When you are ready, message us on WhatsApp at +91 98848 96963. Tell us whether you want a manicure, a pedicure or both, and ask what your appointment will cost. Menu prices start "from", so it is worth checking first. The full list, with every service and its time, is on our price list.
What happens at the appointment
The first thing to notice is the tools. 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, so you see it opened for your appointment.
Files and buffers are single-use. They are not used on anyone else, and they go home with you at the end.
Cuticles are pushed back, never cut. That holds for manicures and pedicures alike, so if you are used to having them trimmed elsewhere, expect something different here.
If you would like gel polish
Gel polish is an option on both hands and feet. A gel polish manicure is ₹1,700 and a gel polish pedicure is ₹1,700. Long-wear gel lasts about 3 weeks, and gel polish removal is ₹400 when you want it off.
Questions worth asking any salon
The same checks apply wherever you go in Chennai:
- Are metal tools sterilised in an autoclave, and is the pouch opened in front of me?
- Are files and buffers new for me, or reused?
- Are cuticles pushed back or cut?
- What will my appointment cost before we start?
Ask the same questions here too. You can read the full process on how we sterilise.
When a doctor comes first
A manicure or pedicure is care, not treatment. If a nail is painful, discoloured or thickened, or the skin around it is broken or looks infected, please see a doctor before you book. Our line is simple: a doctor comes first, a salon second.
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. For both prices side by side, see how much a manicure and pedicure costs in Chennai. To book, WhatsApp us on +91 98848 96963.
PriceManicure from ₹1,000 · Pedicure from ₹1,200 · Gel polish manicure ₹1,700 · Gel polish pedicure ₹1,700
Questions people also ask
Can men book a pedicure at Based Aesthetics?
Yes, women and men are both welcome at the studio in Kilpauk. A pedicure starts from ₹1,200, and you can book on WhatsApp at +91 98848 96963.
Are the tools shared with other clients?
Every reusable metal tool is sterilised in a Class-B autoclave at 134°C and opened from a sealed pouch in front of you. Files and buffers are single-use and go home with you.
What if I am not sure what my nails need?
Try the free nail scan at basedaesthetics.co/scanner, or book a free 30–40 minute nail assessment in the studio. Either is a good first step before you choose a service.
Written by Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk. If something on your nails worries you, a doctor comes first, a salon second.