What to expect when you come
You'll start with having any current nail polish removed. Next, your nails will be shaped and filed. There are many ways you can have your nails shaped from rounded to square-tipped. Trust your nail technician’s advice; some nails will break much easier if they are shaped wrong. Going with the natural shape of your nail will ensure stronger nails. After shaping your nails your technician will apply a cuticle cream onto your cuticles and push them down. If you're uncomfortable with having your cuticles cut, tell your nail technician. Cuticles are pushed back and cut so that your nails appear longer and so it will be easier to apply nail polish. You will most likely be soaking your hand while the technician is working on your other hand.Afterward filing your nails and treating your cuticles most manicures will include a very relaxing hand massage. Now it is time for nail polish. You'll have a hard decision when it comes to polish. Be ready to be wowed by the color selection. If you are unsure of the color, perhaps a French Manicure is for you. Designed to look natural, you'll have a slight line of color at the tip of your nails that ranges from stark white to light pink. You'll then have a glossy clear over your nails which will make them look amazing. Your nail technician may even be able to give you a small design on the nail for an extra fee. Even if you do not choose to have a French Manicure your nail technician will apply a clear base coat to your nails, two coats of the color you choose, and then a clear top coat. Gel Mancirues are really exteremely popular because the gel polish stays on your nails for about two weeks without chipping. Gel manicures cost a bit more than manicures with regular polish, but for many people, the extra cost is worth it since their manicure stays looking great for so long. While the manicure process is the same as that when get a regular polish you need to place your nails under a UV lamp between coats in order to "cure" or set the polish.