How much are Gel-X nails at Element in Plantation?

The starting price and what the plus means

Our Aprés Gel-X Full Set begins at $75. We write it with a plus sign because no two sets are identical. A short square set on a client with even nails is simpler than a long coffin set with a custom shape, and the price reflects the work involved.

Time is the other number to plan around. Set aside about 60 minutes. If you are arriving with an old set to remove, or you want hand-painted art on several nails, build in extra time so nobody is rushing. A quick call to 954-236-7922 before you come gives you a clearer idea of both time and cost for your set.

What adds to the total

Length is the biggest factor. Longer tips use more product and take more shaping to get a balanced curve. Shape matters too, since almond, stiletto and coffin take more filing than a short round or squoval. Tell the tech early if you have a favorite shape, because changing it halfway through takes more filing and more time at the table.

Removal of a previous set, repairs on broken nails and any art are added on top. Design add-ons start at $10, from a simple accent to more detailed work. Tell us what you want when you book at 954-236-7922 and we can give you a clearer idea.

• Length: longer tips cost more to build and shape
• Shape: almond, coffin and stiletto take more filing
• Removal of an old set: adds time and cost
• Design: add-ons start at $10
• Repairs: priced by the work involved

How Gel-X compares in price with other sets

On Element's menu, Gel-X at $75 sits just above Color Acrylic at $60 and Dip at $65, and just above Builder Gel at $70. All four take about 60 minutes, so the difference is mostly the tip itself.

If budget matters, a shorter Gel-X length is the simplest way to stay near the starting price. If you are choosing between products rather than prices, read our comparison guides first, since the feel and wear are different. A shorter length is the simplest way to stay near the starting price, and it often wears better too.

Planning ahead

Element lists Gel-X as a full set, so when it has worn its time you generally book a new set instead of a fill. Many people stay with a set for about three weeks, though your hands, work and the Florida heat all play a part.

Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are accepted when there is room. We are at 8151 W Sunrise Blvd in Plantation, open Monday to Saturday 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM, with a parking lot on site.

Keeping the cost sensible

If you want to stay close to the starting price, choose a short or medium length and a simple shape. Squoval, round and short almond are the easiest to build and the least likely to need repairs, so they tend to cost the least over the life of a set.

Nail art is the other lever. A single color looks clean and finished. One or two accent nails give a custom look for a small add-on, starting at $10, instead of a full set of designs. Tell the tech your budget and they can suggest where details matter most.

Finally, care for the set. Gloves for cleaning, cuticle oil and no picking help a set last its full three weeks, which means fewer repairs and fewer trips back. A set that makes it to its time is the best value of all.

Questions guests ask

What is the starting price for Gel-X at Element?

The Aprés Gel-X Full Set starts at $75 and takes about 60 minutes. The plus sign means a starting price. Length, shape, design, repairs and removal of old product can raise the final total.

Is nail art included in the Gel-X price?

No. Design add-ons are priced separately and start at $10. Tell us the style you want when you book, and the tech can confirm what it will add before starting.

Does the price include removing my old set?

Removal of old product adds time and cost, so mention it when you book. Call 954-236-7922 and tell us what you are wearing now so we can set aside the right amount of time.