Prices and art levels
Every service, what it includes and how long it takes, with nail art priced by three clear levels instead of by the nail. You will know the full price of your set before you book.
The price list is being finalized
Melina is confirming her prices, and they will appear on this page, next to every option below. Until then, send a photo of the set you have in mind with your request and she will quote the full price before anything is booked.
Manicures and extensions
Every nail service starts with the same dry, precise Russian (e-file) prep.
Pedicure
Book it on its own or in the same visit as your manicure.
Bridal
Every bridal package includes a trial. The bridal page explains each one in full.
Art levels
Art is added to any manicure or set of extensions and priced by the time and skill it takes, not by the nail. These are examples of each level from Melina’s recent work.
Accents
Simple details on a few nails: dots, a single line, a small heart, a classic or colored French on two or three nails.
Hand-painted detail
Detailed hand-painted work across the set: fine-line ribbons, blooms, animal-print and French variations, chrome and pearl finishes.
Sculpted 3D florals & bows
Sculpted 3D art built from gel: flowers, bows, pearls and textures like crocodile, from a single accent to a full set.
Quoted from your photo before you book.
Removal and repairs
- Removal. Careful removal of existing gel or extensions: filed down, never peeled or pried.Quoted with your request
- Repair. Fix a broken or lifted nail.Quoted with your request
What affects the price
The base service. A Russian manicure, a structured gel manicure, a new set of extensions or a fill. Each has a clear starting point.
Length. Extensions are priced short, medium or long, because longer sets take more product and more time to sculpt and shape.
Art level. Simple accents, detailed hand-painted work, or sculpted 3D. The level reflects time and skill, so a single French accent never costs the same as a hand-painted set.
What you are wearing now. Removing gel or extensions from another salon takes extra time. Mention it in your request so it can be planned.
Russian manicure price
A Russian manicure is priced by its finish, and every finish starts with the same dry e-file prep:
- Natural (Classic): cuticle work, shaping and oil, with no color. About an hour.
- With gel color: the same prep, finished with gel color set close to the cuticle. About an hour and a half.
- With builder gel: a shaped builder-gel layer under the color, to protect the free edge of your natural nails. About an hour and three quarters.
Art is added by level to any of the three. The Russian manicure page explains the technique and its safety in full.
What every price includes
- One-on-one time with Melina, from the consultation to the top coat.
- Metal tools and e-file bits sterilized in an autoclave and opened in front of you.
- A new file and buffer, used only for you.
- Honest advice, including when your nails need less rather than more.
Thinking in cost per week
A careful set costs more on the day and less over its life. A manicure that still looks fresh at three weeks costs a third as much per week as one you replace after one week, and less again if you would otherwise be paying for a repair or a redo. When you compare prices anywhere, ask how long the set is expected to last, and whether the tools are sterilized or only disinfected. What a Russian manicure costs, and why goes through it in detail.
How a quote works
Send a photo of the look you love with your request, or describe it in a few words. Melina replies with the base service, the art level and the total, plus the time to book. If you are unsure between two options, she will tell you honestly which one your nails need.
Last updated September 28, 2026
Questions about prices
How much is a Russian manicure?
It depends on the finish. The natural finish takes about an hour, gel color about an hour and a half, and builder gel about an hour and three quarters, and the price follows the time. Each finish is listed on this page with its price once the list is published; until then, Melina quotes it before you book.
How is nail art priced?
By level, not by the nail. Level 1 covers simple accents on a few nails, Level 2 is detailed hand-painted work across the set, and Level 3 is sculpted 3D art, which is quoted from your photo. Art is added to any base service.
What does "from" mean on a price?
It is the starting price for that option. Fills depend on how much has grown, and bridal packages depend on your design and the number of people. Your request comes back with an exact quote before anything is booked.
Is removal of gel or extensions from another salon included?
Mention it in your request. Removal adds time, so Melina includes it in your quote and books enough time for it. She removes product carefully and never peels or pries it off.
Will the price change at my appointment?
Not without talking to you first. The quote you agree on is the price. If you decide to add art or change your design in the chair, Melina tells you the difference before she starts.