Nails are cleaned and shaped, any dead cuticle skin is removed and the surrounding skin exfoliated. For bare nails looking for luxury care. (If you have product that needs removing as well, please choose a Removal instead.)

Why should the skin on your hands not get the same love and attention as your face? Enter Luxury Hand Care, a skincare approach that makes sure your hands also get the pampering they deserve using products that aid in anti-aging, antioxidant, and skin soothing. They also support the skin barrier to enhance moisturization, UV protection, and skin repair. Exfoliate all the tough or callused skin off your hands with a waterless scrub, soothe any skin irritation and promote regeneration with a lightweight serum, and finish by locking in moisture with a hand massage.

IBX is a two-part system that acts as a protective shield for the natural nail under any gel polish. This penetrative toughening system works inside the nail (instead of on top), is cured with UV/LED light, and forms an interpenetrating polymer network that fuses the upper layers of the nail together. The result is a tougher natural nail that can grow on its own or act to protect the nail against frequent and potentially damaging removal. IBX can be added as an addition to any removal service or service beginning with bare nails.

Nails are prepped and shaped before gel polish is applied and hardened under a UV/LED light creating an instantly dry and glossy finish that flexes with your natural nail. Offers chip-resistant, low-maintenance wear.

Nails are prepped and shaped and a thick-viscosity gel is added before the gel color to add strength and structure to the natural nail. Perfect for damaged, thin, or flexible nails that need a bit of reinforcement, especially when growing to longer lengths. Maintained with a Fill (2-4 weeks) or a Rebalance (4+ weeks) by filling new nail growth with builder gel before adding new color.

Nails are prepped and shaped and full-cover soft gel extensions are applied using gel to adhere them to your natural nail and cured under a UV/LED light. Provides both the strength of soft gel and the length of a natural-looking, lightweight extension. Can be filled with soft gel for a Refresh (2-3 weeks) or replaced with a new set (3+ weeks).

Want some fun? Go as basic as polka dots or completely all out! Please send design ideas for Tiers III and IV at least 48 hours before appointment time to thenailnestpdx@gmail.com. Price is based on both added time and the number of techniques involved. Tier I - 1 additional layer of techniques/elements such as simple line work (hearts, dots, etc.), stickers, or a design on 1-2 fingers. Tier II - 2 additional layers of techniques/elements such as French, multiple colors throughout, chrome over cat-eye, or basic encapsulation. Same art across all nails. Tier III - 3+ layers of techniques/elements such as marble, tortoiseshell, isolated chrome, 3D, art on every nail with repeated designs on multiple nails. Tier IV - Multiple techniques/nail, different art on every nail, or multiple different Tier III designs. Custom art for an all-out, maximalist set.

Can't or don't want to decide? We’ll consult about color preferences, mood, no-go’s, etc. but then your nails are my mini-canvases! A simple art set will have a similar technique/design across all 10 nails while an elaborate set will feature more complex art.