Nail Care · Element Journal
How much is a gel manicure in Plantation?
A gel manicure at Element Nail Bar in Plantation starts at $45 and takes about 45 minutes. A starting price means removal, shape, length and design can add to the total.
Where a gel manicure sits on the menu
Our manicures start with the Classic at $27 and a manicure with regular polish at $32. The Gel Manicure starts at $45 for about 45 minutes, the same starting price as the Deluxe Manicure, which runs about 40 minutes.
If you want strength as well as color, the Builder Gel Manicure starts at $70 and takes about 60 minutes. The Emerald Escape Manicure starts at $55 for about 50 minutes and is the one to book when the time matters as much as the color.
- Classic Manicure, from $27, added to another service
- Manicure with regular polish, from $32, added to another service
- Gel Manicure, from $45
- Deluxe Manicure, from $45
- Emerald Escape Manicure, from $55
- Builder Gel Manicure, from $70
What you are paying for over regular polish
Regular polish air dries and often chips within days in warm, humid weather. Gel cures under an LED lamp, so it is hard and glossy the moment you leave and you can go straight back to your day without smudging it.
The tradeoff is removal. Gel needs to be soaked and taken off properly, so it costs a little more up front and needs a return visit or careful removal when you are done with it.
What can change the price
A plus sign on our menu means a starting price for a straightforward service. Taking off an old gel or acrylic set adds time and cost, and removal with a service starts at $10. Repairs on broken nails and changes in shape add to it as well.
Nail art is priced as an add-on from $10. A single accent nail is quick. A full set of hand-painted detail takes longer and costs more, so tell us before we start and we can plan the time.
- Removal of old product, from $10 with a service
- Shape changes and repairs
- Design add-ons from $10
Gel manicure or Builder Gel?
A gel manicure is color and shine over your natural nail. It suits nails that are already in good shape at a length you like. Builder gel is thicker and adds a thin supportive layer, which helps nails that bend or peel, and it can be filled at $60 as it grows out.
If you are not sure, the tech will look at your nails first. Tell them how long you want the manicure to last and how hard you are on your hands, and they can point you to the right one.
Making it last in Florida
Gel handles heat well, though long pool days and hot water can loosen the edge near the cuticle. Use cuticle oil daily, wear gloves for cleaning, and rinse after the pool or the ocean. Most people get about two to three weeks before growth or lifting shows.
If an edge lifts, leave it and come in. Peeling gel takes layers of your natural nail with it. 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.
Questions guests ask
What does a gel manicure cost at Element?
The Gel Manicure starts at $45 and takes about 45 minutes. The plus sign means a starting price, so removal, shape changes, repairs and design add time and cost. Call 954-236-7922 if you want to confirm the price for your nails.
How long does a gel manicure take?
Plan about 45 minutes for the Gel Manicure. If you need an old set removed or you want nail art, allow more time and mention it when you book so the appointment is long enough.
How long will a gel manicure last?
Most people get about two to three weeks before growth or lifting shows. Heat, water and daily use all play a part. Cuticle oil and gloves for cleaning help, and peeling it off shortens its life.
