# Based Aesthetics > India's first nail wellness studio, in Kilpauk, Chennai. Nail extensions (gel, soft gel, polygel), BIAB, manicures and pedicures, lash extensions and lash lifts, HydraFacial, red light and sound therapy. Every reusable metal tool is sterilised at 134°C in a Class-B medical autoclave and opened from a sealed pouch in front of the client. Prices are published. Open daily 11 AM to 8 PM. ## Full service menu (live from our booking system, prices as of 9 November 2026) Full price list page: https://basedaesthetics.co/prices ### Manicure - Bare Manicure: ₹1,000 (20 min). Shape, cuticle care, and a clean finish — every tool sealed and opened in front of you. - Ritual Manicure: ₹1,400 (40 min). The classic, with exfoliation, hand massage, and a treatment finish. Cuticles dry-prepped, never cut. - Restore Manicure: ₹1,800 (60 min). The full ritual — paraffin, extended massage, mask, and your choice of finish. Unhurried. - Gel Polish Manicure: ₹1,700 (30 min). A full manicure in long-wear gel — 7-Free, HEMA-Free, EU-compliant, cured without UV burn. ### Pedicure - Bare Pedicure: ₹1,200 (30 min). Soak, shape, callus care, and polish — tools from a sealed pouch, used once. - Ritual Pedicure: ₹1,700 (45 min). A full pedicure with scrub, calf massage, and a treatment finish. Nothing shared, nothing reused. - Restore Pedicure: ₹2,200 (60 min). The complete pedicure — scrub, clay mask, extended massage, and finish. Slow and thorough. - Gel Polish Pedicure: ₹1,700 (30 min). A full pedicure finished in long-wear, EU-compliant gel. ### Gel Polish - Gel Polish — Hands: ₹1,000 (30 min). Long-wear gel on natural nails — 7-Free, HEMA-Free, EU-compliant, no UV burn. - Gel Polish — Feet: ₹1,000 (45 min). Long-wear gel on toes — same EU-compliant polish, same low-heat cure. - French Gel Polish: ₹1,300 (50 min). A clean French finish in long-wear gel, hand-painted. - Gel Polish Removal(Without Extensions): ₹400 (30 min). A gentle acetone soak-off — no drilling, no scraping, your natural nail intact. - Gel Polish Removal(With Extensions): ₹700 (45 min). A gentle acetone soak-off — no drilling, no scraping, your natural nail intact. ### Nail Enhancements - Overlay: ₹1,500 (30 min). A strengthening gel layer over your natural nail — no added length, just protection as it grows. - Builder Manicure (BIAB): ₹2,200 (60 min). Builder gel over the natural nail to protect and rebuild — for weak, peeling, or post-acrylic nails. Repeat every 3–4 weeks. - Soft Extensions: ₹2,200 (60 min). Pre-shaped gel tips bonded and sculpted to length — lighter and more flexible than acrylic. - Gel Extensions: ₹2,500 (90 min). A hard-gel extension sculpted to your nail bed with a structured apex. Stronger, built to last. - PolyGel Extensions: ₹2,800 (120 min). The strongest extension we do — a hand-sculpted hybrid, durable with minimum thickness. - Extension Removal: ₹700 (45 min). Safe, careful removal — no drilling down to the natural plate. ### Lash Services - Lash Lift: ₹2,000 (30 min). Your own lashes curled and lifted with a single-use solution opened from a sealed sachet — no extensions, no glue. Lasts 8–12 weeks. - Lash Lift & Tint: ₹2,500 (30 min). A lash lift with tint for darker, defined lashes — every solution single-use. - Classic Extensions: ₹3,000 (60 min). Individual lashes applied one to each natural lash, mapped to your eye shape. Natural fullness. - Hybrid Extensions: ₹3,500 (90 min). A mix of classic and volume for fuller, textured definition. - Volume Extensions: ₹4,000 (120 min). Multiple fine lashes per natural lash for dramatic density, hand-applied. - Extension Removal: ₹700 (30 min). Gentle removal that leaves your natural lashes intact. ### RED LIGHT THERAPY - Deep Tissue: ₹1,400 (20 min). Near-infrared into muscle for aches, stiffness, and recovery — in a private room, yours for the session. - Anti-Aging: ₹800 (10 min). Red wavelengths shown to support collagen and firmness — short and repeatable, best 2–3x a week. - Sleep Support: ₹1,800 (30 min). An evening near-infrared protocol to help settle your system before sleep. - Skin Repair: ₹1,100 (15 min). Red and amber wavelengths to calm acne and redness and support healing — often booked after a facial. - Workout Recovery: ₹1,800 (30 min). Red and near-infrared to ease soreness and support repair after a hard session. ### SOUND THERAPY - Deep Calm: ₹1,600 (25 min). A single-frequency 40 Hz session for tension and tightness — felt through the bed, not heard. - Sleep Reset: ₹1,800 (30 min). Lower frequencies to help settle your nervous system before sleep — best in the evening. - Body Recovery: ₹1,800 (30 min). Combined frequencies to ease soreness and support recovery. ### Combo - Red Light + Sound: ₹2,400 (40 min). Red light and vibroacoustic in one private session — light on your cells, vibration on your nervous system, same room. - Diwali · The Glow Edit: ₹3,800 (105 min). Diwali offer, until 7 November. A Hydra Lift HydraFacial and a gel manicure in one visit. The manicure is free. Usually ₹5,000. Single-use kit, opened in front of you. Kilpauk, parking on site. - Diwali · Festive Revival: ₹5,700 (120 min). Diwali offer, until 7 November. A Hydra Lift HydraFacial and a Bare Pedicure in one visit, with a heel softener at no charge. Single-use kit, opened in front of you. Kilpauk, parking on site. - Diwali · Lash Glow: ₹3,500 (105 min). Diwali offer, until 7 November. Classic lash extensions, with gel polish on your hands or feet at no charge. Usually ₹4,700. Single-use kit, opened in front of you. Kilpauk, parking on site. ### Facials - Aqua Clean: ₹2,500 (45 min). Deep extraction. Aqua peel + micro-bubble vacuum + cool hammer. Removes blackheads, congestion and oil build-up. Best for: oily, congested, blackhead-prone skin. - Hydra Glow: ₹3,500 (60 min). Aqua peel + skin scrubber + oxygen spray with serum + cool hammer seal. Targets dullness, dehydration and pollution damage. Best for: dull, dehydrated, normal-combination skin. - Hydra Glow + Red Light: ₹4,500 (75 min). Everything in Hydra Glow, followed by 15 minutes of red light therapy. Seals hydration, boosts collagen and accelerates recovery. Includes entry into the red light room. Best for: dehydrated, dull skin wanting deeper repair. - Hydra Lift: ₹5,000 (75 min). Aqua peel + RF tightening + ultrasound serum penetration + cool hammer finish. Targets fine lines, early sagging and firmness loss. Best for: ageing, fine lines, skin laxity. - Hydra Radiance: ₹7,500 (105 min). Full 10-function protocol with a red light therapy close: deep clean, peel, extraction, RF, ultrasound, microcurrent lift, oxygen infusion, LED, cool hammer seal and the red light room. Best for: all concerns, pre-event and quarterly deep resets. ### Bridal - Bridal Session: ₹9,000 (240 min). Our premium bridal package: a full nail, mani-pedi and finishing session designed for your big day. Includes shaping, cuticle care, polish or extensions and a bespoke bridal design, with one of our senior technicians. Please book well in advance. ### Retail - Cuticle Oil: ₹250 (1 min). Nourishing cuticle oil to keep your nails healthy between visits ## Facts - Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010 - Phone / WhatsApp: +91 98848 96963 - Email: help@basedaesthetics.co - Hours: Open every day, 11 AM to 8 PM. Last appointment at 6 PM. - Booking: https://basedaesthetics.co/book - Instagram: https://instagram.com/basedaesthetics.co - Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=14608487094194610583 - Women and men welcome. Under-18s with a parent. Walk-ins when a chair is free. Parking on site. No acrylic. No home service; one studio only. ## Pages with prices (INR, both hands, menu prices as of October 2026) - [Nail Extensions in Chennai from ₹2,200](https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extensions-chennai): Gel, soft gel and polygel nail extensions in Chennai from ₹2,200 for both hands, colour included. Kilpauk studio, every tool sterilised at 134°C. Prices on the page. - Soft Gel Extensions: ₹2,200+ (1 hr) - Gel Extensions: ₹2,500+ (90 min) - PolyGel Extensions: ₹2,800+ (120 min) - Builder Manicure (BIAB): ₹2,200+ (60 min) - Any Design 2999: ₹2,999 (2 hrs) - Refill: from ₹1,500 (1 hr) - Extension Removal: ₹700 (30–45 min) - [BIAB Nails in Chennai (Builder Gel), ₹2,200](https://basedaesthetics.co/biab-nails-chennai): BIAB builder gel nails in Chennai from ₹2,200 for both hands. Strength on your natural nail, no added length, for nails that peel or split. Kilpauk, tools sterilised at 134°C. - Builder Manicure (BIAB): ₹2,200+ (60 min) - Overlay: ₹1,500 (30 min) - Restore Manicure: ₹1,800 (60 min) - Gel Polish Removal: ₹400 (30 min) - [Manicure & Pedicure in Kilpauk, Chennai: Prices](https://basedaesthetics.co/manicure-pedicure-kilpauk): Manicures from ₹1,000, pedicures from ₹1,200, gel polish ₹1,000 in Kilpauk, Chennai. Three tiers, 20 to 60 minutes, every tool sterilised at 134°C. Open daily 11 to 8. - Bare Manicure: ₹1,000 (20 min) - Ritual Manicure: ₹1,400 (40 min) - Restore Manicure: ₹1,800 (60 min) - Gel Polish Manicure: ₹1,700 (30 min) - Bare Pedicure: ₹1,200 (30 min) - Ritual Pedicure: ₹1,700 (45 min) - Restore Pedicure: ₹2,200 (60 min) - Gel Polish Pedicure: ₹1,700 (30 min) - Gel Polish, Hands: ₹1,000 (30 min) - Gel Polish, Feet: ₹1,000 (45 min) - French Gel Polish: ₹1,300 (50 min) - [Lash Extensions in Chennai from ₹3,000](https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-extensions-chennai): Classic lash extensions from ₹3,000, hybrid from ₹3,500, volume from ₹4,000 in Kilpauk, Chennai. Mapped to your eye shape, lasts 3 to 4 weeks, refills from ₹1,500. - Classic Extensions: ₹3,000+ (60 min) - Hybrid Extensions: ₹3,500+ (90 min) - Volume Extensions: ₹4,000+ (120 min) - Lash Refill: from ₹1,500 (1 hr) - Lash Extension Removal: ₹700 (30 min) - [Lash Lift & Tint in Chennai, ₹2,000](https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-lift-chennai): Lash lift ₹2,000, lift and tint ₹2,500 in Kilpauk, Chennai. Your own lashes curled at the root, no extensions, no glue, 8 to 12 weeks. Single-use sachets. - Lash Lift: ₹2,000 (30 min) - Lash Lift and Tint: ₹2,500 (30 min) - [HydraFacial in Chennai: Prices from ₹2,500](https://basedaesthetics.co/hydrafacial-chennai-price): HydraFacial prices in Chennai: Aqua Clean ₹2,500, Hydra Glow ₹3,500, Hydra Lift ₹5,000, Hydra Radiance ₹7,500. Single-use tips, Kilpauk. What each includes, on the page. - Aqua Clean: ₹2,500 (45 min) - Hydra Glow: ₹3,500 (60 min) - Hydra Glow + Red Light: ₹4,500 (75 min) - Hydra Lift: ₹5,000 (75 min) - Hydra Radiance: ₹7,500 (105 min) - [Red Light Therapy in Chennai from ₹800](https://basedaesthetics.co/red-light-therapy-chennai): Red light therapy in Chennai under a 7-wavelength red and near-infrared panel, private room. Sessions ₹800 to ₹1,800, red light plus sound ₹2,400. Kilpauk, open daily 11 to 8. - Anti-Aging: ₹800 (10 min) - Skin Repair: ₹1,100 (15 min) - Deep Tissue: ₹1,400 (20 min) - Body Recovery: ₹1,800 (30 min) - Workout Recovery: ₹1,800 (30 min) - Red Light + Sound: ₹2,400 (40 min) - [Nail Salon in Kilpauk, Chennai: Based Aesthetics (Nails, Lashes)](https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-salon-kilpauk): Based Aesthetics, a nail wellness studio in Kilpauk, Chennai: extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, parking on site, daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Extension Prices in Chennai, 2026](https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extension-prices-chennai): What nail extensions cost in Chennai in 2026: soft gel from ₹2,200, gel ₹2,500, polygel ₹2,800 for both hands; art from ₹300, removal ₹700, refill from ₹1,500. - Soft Gel Extensions: ₹2,200+ (1 hr) - Gel Extensions: ₹2,500+ (90 min) - PolyGel Extensions: ₹2,800+ (120 min) - Builder Manicure (BIAB): ₹2,200+ (60 min) - Any Design 2999: ₹2,999 (2 hrs) - French Tips: ₹300 - Glitter: ₹500 - Chrome: ₹600 - Cat Eye: ₹600 - Ombre: ₹700 - Custom Art: ₹1,000+ - Refill: from ₹1,500 (1 hr) - Extension Removal: ₹700 (30–45 min) - Gel Polish Removal: ₹400 (30 min) - [Bridal Nails in Chennai: Bridal Session ₹9,000](https://basedaesthetics.co/bridal-nails-chennai): Bridal nails in Chennai: a four-hour bridal session at ₹9,000 in Kilpauk, art planned from your references, lashes to match, bridesmaids booked side by side. - Bridal Session: ₹9,000 (240 min) - Hybrid Lash Extensions: ₹3,500+ (1 hr 30 min) - Lash Lift and Tint: ₹2,500 (30 min) - Any Design 2999: ₹2,999 (2 hrs) - Ritual Pedicure: ₹1,700 (45 min) - [Nail Art in Chennai: Styles and Prices from ₹250](https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-art-chennai): Nail art in Chennai at Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk: simple art ₹250, French tips ₹300, chrome and cat eye ₹600, ombre ₹700, custom and detailed hand-painted art to ₹1,500. Any design on a full set of extensions ₹2,999 flat. Priced on the menu before you sit down. - Simple Art: ₹250 - French Tips: ₹300 - Minimal Nail Art: ₹500 - Glitter: ₹500 - Chrome: ₹600 - Cat Eye: ₹600 - Ombre: ₹700 - Custom Art: ₹1,000+ - Detailed Nail Art: ₹1,500 - Any Design 2999: ₹2,999 (2 hrs) - [Gel Polish in Chennai: ₹1,000 Hands or Feet, Three Weeks of Colour](https://basedaesthetics.co/gel-polish-chennai): Gel polish in Chennai at Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk: ₹1,000 on hands (30 min) or feet (45 min), French gel polish ₹1,300, gel polish manicure or pedicure ₹1,700, soak-off removal ₹400. About three weeks of colour on your own nail, no extensions, no acrylic. - Gel Polish, Hands: ₹1,000 (30 min) - Gel Polish, Feet: ₹1,000 (45 min) - French Gel Polish: ₹1,300 (50 min) - Gel Polish Manicure: ₹1,700 (30 min) - Gel Polish Pedicure: ₹1,700 (30 min) - Gel Polish Removal: ₹400 (30 min) - [Nail Salon near Anna Nagar: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (15–20 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-anna-nagar): Looking for a nail salon near Anna Nagar? Based Aesthetics is 4–5 km away in Kilpauk, about 15–20 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Salon near Nungambakkam: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (15 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-nungambakkam): Looking for a nail salon near Nungambakkam? Based Aesthetics is 4 km away in Kilpauk, about 15 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Salon near Egmore: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (10 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-egmore): Looking for a nail salon near Egmore? Based Aesthetics is 2.5 km away in Kilpauk, about 10 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Salon near Chetpet: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (5–8 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-chetpet): Looking for a nail salon near Chetpet? Based Aesthetics is 1.5 km away in Kilpauk, about 5–8 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Salon near Purasawalkam: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (8–10 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-purasawalkam): Looking for a nail salon near Purasawalkam? Based Aesthetics is 2 km away in Kilpauk, about 8–10 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Salon near Perambur: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (15–20 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-perambur): Looking for a nail salon near Perambur? Based Aesthetics is 4 km away in Kilpauk, about 15–20 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Salon near Shenoy Nagar: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (8–10 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-shenoy-nagar): Looking for a nail salon near Shenoy Nagar? Based Aesthetics is 2 km away in Kilpauk, about 8–10 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Nail Salon near Aminjikarai: Based Aesthetics, Kilpauk (10 min)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-aminjikarai): Looking for a nail salon near Aminjikarai? Based Aesthetics is 2.5 km away in Kilpauk, about 10 minutes by road. Nail extensions, BIAB, manicures, lashes, HydraFacial, red light. Every tool autoclaved at 134°C. Parking on site, open daily 11 to 8. - Nail extensions: from ₹2,200 (1–2 hrs) - BIAB (builder gel): from ₹2,200 (1 hr) - Manicures and pedicures: from ₹1,000 (20–60 min) - Lash extensions and lifts: from ₹2,000 (30 min–2 hrs) - HydraFacial: from ₹2,500 (45 min–1 hr 45) - Red light and sound therapy: from ₹800 (10–40 min) - [Gel vs Acrylic Nails: Which Is Safer for Your Natural Nails?](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/gel-vs-acrylic-nails-chennai): Gel vs acrylic nails in Chennai, answered plainly: acrylic is cheaper on the day and costs you at removal; gel systems soak off. What each does to the nail plate, and what we do instead. - [Is BIAB Better Than Gel Polish for Weak Nails?](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/biab-vs-gel-polish-weak-nails): BIAB vs gel polish for weak, peeling or splitting nails: gel polish adds colour, BIAB adds a thin layer of strength. What each costs in Chennai and when to choose which. - [How Long Do Gel Extensions Last in Chennai’s Humidity?](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-long-gel-extensions-last-chennai-humidity): Gel nail extensions last about three weeks in Chennai, humidity or not, if the prep is right. What makes a set lift early, the refill rhythm, and what to do in the monsoon. - [Do Nail Extensions Damage Your Natural Nails?](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/do-nail-extensions-damage-natural-nails): Do nail extensions damage your natural nails? Not when prepped, refilled and removed properly. What causes the damage people blame on extensions, and how to avoid it in Chennai. - [What “Autoclave Sterilised” Means at a Nail Salon (and Why Ask)](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/autoclave-sterilised-nail-salon-what-it-means): What autoclave sterilised means at a nail salon: a Class-B autoclave at 134°C kills what UV boxes and sprays don’t. How to tell, what to ask, and what Based Aesthetics does in Kilpauk. - [Classic vs Hybrid vs Volume Lash Extensions: Which to Choose](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/classic-vs-hybrid-vs-volume-lashes): Classic, hybrid or volume lash extensions: what each looks like, what it costs in Chennai (from ₹3,000, ₹3,500, ₹4,000), how long it lasts, and how to choose for your eye shape. - [Lash Lift vs Lash Extensions: Which Costs Less Over a Year?](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/lash-lift-vs-extensions-cost-over-a-year): Lash lift vs lash extensions in Chennai, costed over a year: a lift every 10 weeks versus a set plus refills. What each looks like, what each needs from you, and the numbers. - [How Often Should You Get a HydraFacial?](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-often-hydrafacial): How often to get a HydraFacial: monthly keeps the result, with a lighter Aqua Clean between. Which protocol to start with in Chennai, what it costs, and when to book before an event. - [Nail Salon Hygiene Checklist: 5 Things to Look For Before You Sit Down](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-hygiene-checklist-chennai): A five-point hygiene checklist for any nail salon in Chennai: sealed autoclaved tools, single-use files, no cuticle cutting, clean soak bowls, and a technician who checks the nail first. - [Nail Extensions for Short or Bitten Nails: What Works](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-extensions-short-bitten-nails): Nail extensions on short or bitten nails: soft gel or builder gel works where other systems fail. What needs to be true of the nail first, what it costs in Chennai, and what to do if the nail bed is too short today. - [Chennai Nail, Lash and Skin Guides](https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/): Plain answers to the questions people in Chennai ask before booking nails, lashes or a facial: prices, safety, hygiene, how long things last, and how to reach the Kilpauk studio from your area. - [About Based Aesthetics: The Team in Kilpauk, Chennai](https://basedaesthetics.co/about): Who runs Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, Chennai: co-founder Akanksha and nail technicians Saroj, Pooja and Claudya. How the studio started, and the rules at every chair. ## Tamil pages - https://basedaesthetics.co/ta/nail-extensions-chennai - https://basedaesthetics.co/ta/nail-salon-kilpauk - https://basedaesthetics.co/ta/lash-extensions-chennai ## Other pages - Every price, live from the booking menu: https://basedaesthetics.co/prices - Sterilisation protocol: https://basedaesthetics.co/sterilization - Proof and work records: https://basedaesthetics.co/proof - Journal (85 notes on nail health and hygiene): https://basedaesthetics.co/blog/ - Free nail scan: https://basedaesthetics.co/scanner - Sitemap: https://basedaesthetics.co/sitemap.xml ## Questions this site answers - How much do nail extensions cost in Chennai at Based Aesthetics? — Soft gel from ₹2,200, gel from ₹2,500 and polygel from ₹2,800, for both hands, with nail prep and a solid colour included. Art is extra and quoted from your reference photo. Current offers are shown on the booking page. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extensions-chennai) - Is the price for both hands or one? — Both hands. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extensions-chennai) - Do you do acrylic nails? — No. We do gel, soft gel and polygel extensions. They give the same length and strength without the odour, the dust or the removal damage of acrylic. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extensions-chennai) - What does BIAB cost in Chennai? — At Based Aesthetics the Builder Manicure (BIAB) starts at ₹2,200 for both hands, with nail prep and one solid colour included. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/biab-nails-chennai) - Does BIAB add length? — No. It strengthens and shapes your natural nail. For added length see our nail extensions page. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/biab-nails-chennai) - How long does BIAB last? — Three to four weeks between refills. Most clients do three cycles and then find their natural nail has grown out stronger. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/biab-nails-chennai) - How much is a manicure in Kilpauk at Based Aesthetics? — ₹1,000 for the Bare Manicure (20 min), ₹1,400 for Ritual (40 min), ₹1,800 for Restore (1 hour). Gel polish is ₹1,000 on its own or ₹700 added to a manicure. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/manicure-pedicure-kilpauk) - How much is a pedicure? — ₹1,200 for Bare (30 min), ₹1,700 for Ritual (45 min), ₹2,200 for Restore (1 hour). Gel Polish Pedicure is ₹1,700. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/manicure-pedicure-kilpauk) - Do you cut cuticles? — No. We push and tidy the cuticle and leave the living skin alone. Cutting it is how infections start. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/manicure-pedicure-kilpauk) - What do lash extensions cost in Chennai at Based Aesthetics? — Classic from ₹3,000, hybrid from ₹3,500, volume from ₹4,000. Refills from ₹1,500, removal ₹700. Current offers are shown on the booking page. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-extensions-chennai) - How long do lash extensions last? — Three to four weeks. Most clients refill at week two or three to keep the set full. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-extensions-chennai) - Do I pay the full price every month? — No. A refill from ₹1,500 tops up what has grown out. A full new set is only needed if you let them all grow out. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-extensions-chennai) - How much is a lash lift in Chennai at Based Aesthetics? — ₹2,000 for the lift, ₹2,500 for lift and tint. Thirty minutes at the chair. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-lift-chennai) - How long does a lash lift last? — Eight to twelve weeks, until the lifted lashes shed on their natural cycle. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-lift-chennai) - Does a lash lift damage lashes? — Not when the timing and the solution are right. We use single-use sachets, formaldehyde-free, and keep to the product’s timings. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/lash-lift-chennai) - How much does a HydraFacial cost in Chennai at Based Aesthetics? — Aqua Clean ₹2,500, Hydra Glow ₹3,500, Hydra Glow + Red Light ₹4,500, Hydra Lift ₹5,000, Hydra Radiance ₹7,500. Add-ons from ₹600. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/hydrafacial-chennai-price) - Which HydraFacial should I book first? — Hydra Glow. It is the complete 10-in-1 sequence and the right first visit for most skin. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/hydrafacial-chennai-price) - Is there any downtime? — No. Some people are slightly pink for an hour or two. Book two to three days before an event. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/hydrafacial-chennai-price) - How much does red light therapy cost in Chennai at Based Aesthetics? — ₹800 for ten minutes (Anti-Aging), ₹1,100 for fifteen (Skin Repair), ₹1,400 for twenty (Deep Tissue), ₹1,800 for thirty (Body Recovery or Workout Recovery), and ₹2,400 for Red Light + Sound. Packs are listed on the booking page. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/red-light-therapy-chennai) - Does red light therapy hurt or feel hot? — No. There is no heat and no sting. You rest under the panel with goggles on. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/red-light-therapy-chennai) - How many sessions do I need? — A single session is a good test. Results build with a routine; most people book two to three sessions a week for a few weeks, then maintain. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/red-light-therapy-chennai) - Where is Based Aesthetics? — 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010, off Kilpauk Garden Road. Ground floor, walk straight in. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-salon-kilpauk) - What are the timings? — 11 AM to 8 PM, every day. Last appointment at 6 PM. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-salon-kilpauk) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-salon-kilpauk) - How much do nail extensions cost in Chennai? — At Based Aesthetics, soft gel from ₹2,200, gel from ₹2,500 and polygel from ₹2,800 for both hands with colour included. Art is extra, from ₹300. A finished set with art usually lands between ₹2,500 and ₹4,500. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extension-prices-chennai) - Why do some salons quote much less? — Usually one of four reasons: the price is per hand, colour is extra, the tools are not autoclaved, or the set is acrylic and the removal is where it costs. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extension-prices-chennai) - What does nail art cost on top of a set? — French tips ₹300, glitter ₹500, chrome ₹600, cat eye ₹600, ombre ₹700, custom hand-painted art from ₹1,000, stones ₹50 each. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-extension-prices-chennai) - How much do bridal nails cost in Chennai at Based Aesthetics? — The Bridal Session is ₹9,000 for four hours of chair time. Art is quoted from your reference photos before the day. Lashes are priced from the lash menu, from ₹2,500 for a lift and tint and ₹3,000 for classic extensions. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/bridal-nails-chennai) - When should I get my bridal nails done? — Two to three days before the first event. The set lasts about three weeks, so it covers the wedding week and the honeymoon. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/bridal-nails-chennai) - Nails before or after mehendi? — Nails first, then mehendi. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/bridal-nails-chennai) - How much does nail art cost in Chennai? — At Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, from ₹250 for simple art and ₹300 for French tips to ₹1,500 for a detailed hand-painted set, on top of gel polish (₹1,000) or extensions (from ₹2,200). Any design on a full set of extensions is ₹2,999 flat. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-art-chennai) - Can I get nail art without extensions? — Yes. On your own nails the base is gel polish, ₹1,000 for hands, which lasts about three weeks. The art goes on top at the menu price. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-art-chennai) - How long does nail art last? — As long as the base under it: about three weeks on gel polish, and until the refill at week two or three on extensions. Chrome and cat eye are sealed under top coat and wear like plain colour. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/nail-art-chennai) - How much is gel polish in Chennai? — At Based Aesthetics in Kilpauk, ₹1,000 on hands or feet, ₹1,300 for a French gel polish, and ₹1,700 with the manicure or pedicure. Prep and one solid colour are included; removal is ₹400. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/gel-polish-chennai) - How long does gel polish last? — About three weeks on hands, often longer on toes; daily cuticle oil and gloves for wet work stretch it. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/gel-polish-chennai) - Does gel polish damage your nails? — The polish does not; peeling or scraping it off does. We soak it off and file gently, and we check the nail plate before the next colour. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/gel-polish-chennai) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Anna Nagar? — About 4–5 km, 15–20 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-anna-nagar) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Anna Nagar? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 15–20 minutes from Anna Nagar. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-anna-nagar) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-anna-nagar) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Nungambakkam? — About 4 km, 15 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-nungambakkam) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Nungambakkam? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 15 minutes from Nungambakkam. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-nungambakkam) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-nungambakkam) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Egmore? — About 2.5 km, 10 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-egmore) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Egmore? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 10 minutes from Egmore. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-egmore) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-egmore) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Chetpet? — About 1.5 km, 5–8 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-chetpet) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Chetpet? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 5–8 minutes from Chetpet. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-chetpet) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-chetpet) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Purasawalkam? — About 2 km, 8–10 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-purasawalkam) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Purasawalkam? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 8–10 minutes from Purasawalkam. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-purasawalkam) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-purasawalkam) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Perambur? — About 4 km, 15–20 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-perambur) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Perambur? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 15–20 minutes from Perambur. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-perambur) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-perambur) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Shenoy Nagar? — About 2 km, 8–10 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-shenoy-nagar) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Shenoy Nagar? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 8–10 minutes from Shenoy Nagar. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-shenoy-nagar) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-shenoy-nagar) - How far is Based Aesthetics from Aminjikarai? — About 2.5 km, 10 minutes by car or auto outside peak hours. Address: 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-aminjikarai) - Is there a Based Aesthetics branch in Aminjikarai? — No. One studio, in Kilpauk, 10 minutes from Aminjikarai. No home service. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-aminjikarai) - Is there parking? — Yes, private parking on site, first come first served. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-near-aminjikarai) - Is acrylic bad for your nails? — Not in itself; the removal is. Acrylic is filed off, and the nail plate usually thins each time. Gel systems soak off. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/gel-vs-acrylic-nails-chennai) - Do you do acrylic nails at Based Aesthetics? — No. Gel, soft gel and polygel only. They give the same length and strength without the odour, dust or removal damage. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/gel-vs-acrylic-nails-chennai) - Which lasts longer, gel or acrylic? — About the same: three weeks of wear, then a refill. Gel refills are from ₹1,500; removal is ₹700 for any set, from any salon. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/gel-vs-acrylic-nails-chennai) - How much does BIAB cost in Chennai? — At Based Aesthetics, from ₹2,200 for both hands with prep and one solid colour, about an hour. Gel polish alone is ₹1,000. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/biab-vs-gel-polish-weak-nails) - How long does BIAB last? — Three to four weeks between refills. Most clients do three cycles and then stop needing it. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/biab-vs-gel-polish-weak-nails) - Can I put BIAB on after taking extensions off? — Yes, that is the most common reason people book it. We check each nail under magnification first and leave any lifting or infected nail uncovered. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/biab-vs-gel-polish-weak-nails) - How often do I need a refill? — Every two to three weeks. From ₹1,500. Refills keep the apex and the seal intact. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-long-gel-extensions-last-chennai-humidity) - Why did my extensions lift in the first week? — Almost always prep: oil on the plate, cuticle not pushed, product thickness or apex placement. Not the weather. Send us a photo and we will tell you what we see. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-long-gel-extensions-last-chennai-humidity) - Can I swim or go to the gym with extensions? — Yes. A sealed set is fine in water and sweat. Dry your hands after, and don’t use the nails as tools. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-long-gel-extensions-last-chennai-humidity) - Will gel extensions thin my nails? — Not if the prep is a light buff and the removal is a soak. Thinning comes from grinding and ripping, not from the gel. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/do-nail-extensions-damage-natural-nails) - How should extensions be removed? — Soaked and gently filed, never scraped or pulled. ₹700 at Based Aesthetics, for sets from any salon. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/do-nail-extensions-damage-natural-nails) - What if a nail is infected or lifting? — We leave it uncovered and tell you. Covering it makes it worse. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/do-nail-extensions-damage-natural-nails) - Does a UV box sterilise nail tools? — No. It is storage with a light in it. Sterilisation needs pressurised steam at 134°C in an autoclave. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/autoclave-sterilised-nail-salon-what-it-means) - What should I ask a nail salon about hygiene? — Three things: how are the metal tools sterilised, are files and buffers single-use, and are the tools opened from a sealed pouch in front of me. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/autoclave-sterilised-nail-salon-what-it-means) - Can I see the autoclave at Based Aesthetics? — Yes. Ask at the desk. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/autoclave-sterilised-nail-salon-what-it-means) - Which lash extensions look most natural? — Classic. One extension per natural lash. Hybrid is the next step up. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/classic-vs-hybrid-vs-volume-lashes) - How long do lash extensions last? — Three to four weeks, with a refill from ₹1,500 at week two or three. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/classic-vs-hybrid-vs-volume-lashes) - Are lash extensions safe? — Yes, when the weight suits your natural lash, each lash is isolated, and the adhesive is professional grade and fresh. Under-18s with a parent present. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/classic-vs-hybrid-vs-volume-lashes) - How long does a lash lift last? — Eight to twelve weeks, until the lifted lashes shed on their own cycle. No refill, no removal. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/lash-lift-vs-extensions-cost-over-a-year) - Can I switch from extensions to a lift? — Yes. Removal is ₹700, then the lift can be done once the natural lashes are clean; usually the same visit. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/lash-lift-vs-extensions-cost-over-a-year) - Which is better for a wedding? — Extensions for the week of events; a lift a week before if you want low upkeep through the honeymoon. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/lash-lift-vs-extensions-cost-over-a-year) - How much is a HydraFacial in Chennai at Based Aesthetics? — Aqua Clean ₹2,500, Hydra Glow ₹3,500, Hydra Glow + Red Light ₹4,500, Hydra Lift ₹5,000, Hydra Radiance ₹7,500. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-often-hydrafacial) - Is there downtime? — No. Book two to three days before an event so any mild pinkness has settled. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-often-hydrafacial) - Is HydraFacial safe for men and for acne-prone skin? — Men, yes. Active acne: tell us first; some skin should wait, and we will say so. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/how-often-hydrafacial) - What is the single most important hygiene sign at a nail salon? — Metal tools opened from a sealed, autoclaved pouch at your chair. Everything else follows from a salon that does that. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-hygiene-checklist-chennai) - Should cuticles be cut? — No. Pushed and tidied. Cutting the living skin breaks the seal that keeps infection out. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-hygiene-checklist-chennai) - Can I bring my own tools? — You can, but a salon that sterilises properly makes that unnecessary. Ask to see the autoclave. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-salon-hygiene-checklist-chennai) - Can I get extensions on bitten nails? — Yes, once the skin at the edge has healed and there is a small free edge. Soft gel or BIAB first, depending on the bed. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-extensions-short-bitten-nails) - How long should the first set be on short nails? — Modest. A long set on a short bed lifts. Length goes up with the second and third sets as the natural nail grows. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-extensions-short-bitten-nails) - Will extensions stop me biting? — Most people stop once there is a set on. By the third set the natural nail has usually caught up. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/nail-extensions-short-bitten-nails) - Where is Based Aesthetics? — 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Davidpuram, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010. Open every day 11 AM to 8 PM. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/) - Do you publish your prices? — Yes. Every service, both hands, colour included where it applies. The price pages are linked above. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/guides/) - Who runs Based Aesthetics? — Akanksha, who co-founded the studio and runs the floor. Saroj, Pooja and Claudya are the nail technicians. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/about) - When did Based Aesthetics open? — On 12 July 2026, at 11/5 Sundar Lal Nahata Avenue, Kilpauk, Chennai. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/about) - Which languages does the team speak? — English, Tamil, Hindi, Mizo and Marwari. (source: https://basedaesthetics.co/about)