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SERVICES GUIDE

STEP 1 - BASE SERVICE

Please select one base service:

Strengthening Gel Overlay AKA BIAB - this will add strength and structure to your natural nails.
Hard Gel Overlay - recommended for clients who need something more hard wearing than a builder gel and for longer length nails.
Gel X-Tensions - for extra length. These can be infilled.
Dry Manicure - natural nail shaping, cuticle tidy. No product added.
Infills

⚠️ If you are booking an infill more than 4 weeks after your last appointment, you must also add a rebalance from STEP 2.

All base services except Dry Manicure include a plain gel colour.

STEP 2 - NAIL ART

Nail art options are listed here and categorised into tiers.
Are you looking for a French Manicure with a twist? Something else? Book it here!
If you want anything other than plain gel, you must add one of these options alongside your base service from STEP 1.
Rebalances - If you are booking an infill more than 4 weeks from your previous appointment, please make sure to add this on.
XL Length upgrade - for extra long nails which use more time and product.

STEP 3 - REMOVALS

I do not infill other tech's work. If you already have product on from anyone other than me, please make sure to add a removal with another service.

Removal with another service - for other technicians removals, for changing a product e.g. from BIAB to Gel X-Tensions.
Complete removal

Please note: I do not remove acrylic.

STRENGTHENING GEL OVERLAY

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What is a Strengthening Gel Overlay?

This service uses a soft gel applied directly over your natural nails to add strength, structure, and durability. I’ll choose the most suitable base depending on your natural nail type and lifestyle, which may include builder gel (often referred to as “BIAB”, a builder gel brand by The Gel Bottle).

A gel overlay is designed purely for natural nail support, not for creating extra length. It’s the ideal choice if you want to protect and grow your own nails while keeping them looking neat and polished.

If you’d like nails longer than your natural length, please book Gel X-Tensions instead.

What is 'BIAB'?

BIAB stands for Builder In A Bottle, which is a builder gel created by The Gel Bottle. While many people use “BIAB” as a general term, it’s actually a brand name rather than the service itself. The treatment you’re booking is builder gel, which is a strengthening gel applied to your natural nails to add structure, durability, and help them grow longer without breaking. It’s finished with a gel colour or worn alone for a natural look. If you want 'BIAB', book the Strengthening Gel Overlay.

HARD GEL

What is Hard Gel?

Hard gel is a stronger, more durable option than builder gel, making it ideal if your natural nails are very flexible, thin, or if you’ve previously found builder gel doesn’t last well on you. It provides extra strength and support, helping prevent lifting or breakages.

Builder gel is best suited to short-to-medium natural nail lengths (usually just a few millimetres past the fingertip). If your natural nails are already quite long, or you want maximum durability, hard gel is typically the more suitable choice.

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NAIL ART

What if I want nail art?

All gel base services include a plain gel colour. If you’d like something extra, nail art can be added as an add-on during Step 2 of booking.

Nail art is priced in tiers, from simple designs like classic French tips through to highly detailed looks that may include multiple techniques or 3D elements. Some designs require more time, so it’s important to choose the correct tier when booking to make sure we have enough time to achieve your look. If insufficient time is booked, your design may need to be simplified on the day.

Please note that if you require nail repairs, this can reduce the time available for nail art.

Any inspiration photos must be sent over as soon as possible, and no later than 24 hours before your appointment.

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Booking window

Appointments can be booked up to 2 months in advance – to the minute.

Approval process

All appointments are requests and will be approved or declined by me.
Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

Choosing your appointment

Once services are selected, click Next to view my availability.
If your preferred time isn’t available, you can add yourself to the waitlist.
Weekend and evening appointments are reserved for regular clients only. If you are a weekend client and your required date or time isn’t showing as available, please add yourself to the waitlist, as these slots may not always appear as bookable.
Weekday clients are kindly asked not to book these slots, as they will be cancelled from my end.

Final steps

Select your date and time
Agree to the booking T&Cs
Check out. You will be required to pay a £20 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking.

If you’re ever unsure what to book, please message me before submitting your request and I’ll happily help.