Six Nail Services To Offer
As a nail salon owner or nail tech (mobile or otherwise), one of the most exciting parts of building your business is curating the perfect menu of nail services. Whether you are starting out or looking to expand your offering, understanding what services nail salons offer is key to meeting client expectations and growing your brand.
From classic manicures to advanced builder gels, each service offers unique benefits for your clients and your business. In this guide, we break down the most popular salon services, along with additional treatments that can elevate your nail offering.
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Primary Nail Services
When planning your service menu, these six core nail services are among the most requested by clients. They are the foundation of most successful nail businesses, and each has room for creativity and bespoke treatments.
Popular Nail Services Include:
- Standard nail polish manicure
- Gel polish manicure
- Builder In A Bottle (BIAB™)/builder gel manicure
- Polygel manicure
- Nail extensions
- Additional services (like nail art or hand massages)
These are the main nail services every salon should consider. Let us explore each in detail.
1. Standard Manicure
A standard manicure focuses on nail shaping, cuticle care, and traditional nail polish application — perfect for clients seeking a quick, affordable refresh. Using high-quality nail polish colors, like Peacci Nail Polish, elevates the experience and improves longevity.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Why clients love it: Classic and limitless color choices, natural finishes, minimal commitment, and a quicker service.
For flawless prep, use tools like the half-moon nail buffer and half-moon nail file.
2. Gel Manicure
Gel manicures offer a longer-lasting, chip-free alternative to traditional nail polish. With curing under a UV or LED nail lamp, clients enjoy up to 30 days of glossy wear using TGB gel colors.
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Why clients love it: Durable, high-shine finish and huge color variety.
Stock up on TGB’s gel polish range for endless creative potential.
3. BIAB Manicure
Builder In A Bottle is designed for clients who want to grow and strengthen their natural nails. This self-leveling builder gel creates a flawless overlay that adds strength while remaining flexible.
Duration: 60-75 minutes
Why clients love it: Helps support natural nails with a strong, natural-looking finish.
Explore our full BIAB range to get started.
4. Polygel Manicure
Polygel combines the flexibility of gel with the strength of acrylic, giving clients the best of both worlds. It is easy to mold and shape, making it ideal for strong and durable overlays or extensions.
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Why clients love it: Lightweight yet durable with a natural look and feel.
Try ProForm™, TGB’s innovative polygel system designed for pro results.
5. Nail Extensions
Nail extensions remain one of the most requested services for clients chasing instant length. Techniques vary with gel or polygel, applied over forms or tips.
Duration: 90-120 minutes
Why clients love it: Dramatic length and shape customization for special occasions or long-term wear.
Explore our extension systems: DesignEx Pro™, GelPot or ProForm.
6. Additional Services To Enhance Your Nail Menu
Beyond the basics, salons can increase revenue and client satisfaction by offering additional nail and hand treatments such as:
- Hand massages
- Luxury skin treatments with TGB SPA™
- Custom nail art (from minimalist designs to intricate artwork)
Elevate your salon offering with our range of luxurious TGB SPA products, designed for high-end treatments.
Download our Luxury Treatment Workshop With TGB SPA to learn more.
How To Charge for Your Salon Services
Knowing how to charge for nail services is crucial to building a profitable business. Prices should reflect:
- Product cost
- Service time
- Your skill level and experience
- Local market rates
You can offer tiered pricing based on design complexity or service add-ons.
Learn With The GelBottle Inc: Take Your Nail Career Further
At The GelBottle Inc, we are passionate about helping nail professionals refine their skills and expand their service menus. Whether it is mastering BIAB, ProForm sculpting, or nail art techniques, our training courses cover every aspect of professional nail services.
Explore training with TGB Academy to grow your confidence and your business.