Visit types
Who we come for
One plan for each kind of visit, with the time it takes and what is different about it.
- Book early
Bridal party
The morning-of table for the bride, her party and the mothers. Nails are done before hair and makeup finish, and we work around the photographer.
2–3 hours for a party of six
Deposit holds the date
Colors chosen a week ahead
- Teams
Office day
A conference room, a sign-up sheet and 45-minute slots. Guests book their own time, and we keep the line moving so no one is away long.
3–5 hours, weekdays
One table per technician
Removal booked on the sheet
- Weekends
Birthday table
A long table, towels over the sofa and a color for each guest. Polish and simple gel for guests of any age with an adult in the room.
2–3 hours for a party of six
Deposit holds the date
Colors picked on the day
- Ask us
Showers and reunions
A smaller table for a baby shower, a bachelorette or a family reunion, in a home or a hall. We plan it the same way as a bridal party.
2–3 hours
Hands, with feet if there are seats
What the host provides
Four things to set out
We bring the lamp, the case, the towels and the tools. This is the rest.
A table
About the size of a card table, with clear space around it. A kitchen table or a folding table works.
A chair each
One for each guest, and one more for the technician if you have it. A stool is fine for hands.
An outlet and light
An outlet within reach of the table for the lamp, and daylight or a bright room so we see the color.
A clear floor spot
Room for a towel, and a seat with feet down for any guest who wants a pedicure. Pets go in another room.
Timing and lamp time
How long a visit takes
Two technicians work side by side, one guest at a time each.
- 0130 min
Step 1: Set-up
We arrive about 30 minutes before the first guest to lay out the table, the lamp and the case.
- 0230 min a guest
Step 2: Polish
A classic manicure takes about 30 minutes a guest. Polish needs time to set, so we ask guests to keep their hands still for a few minutes after.
- 0345 min a guest
Step 3: Gel and lamp time
A gel manicure takes about 45 minutes a guest because each coat sets under the lamp, so nails are set when we pack up.
- 0490 min a guest
Step 4: Sets
Soft-gel extensions take about 90 minutes a guest, so we plan them as their own visit.
Removal
Removal is booked in advance for groups
Gel and soft-gel need time to come off gently, and that time has to be in the plan.
Tell us when you book who is wearing gel, soft-gel or acrylic from somewhere else. We add removal to the plan, with its own slot, so the rest of the group isn't waiting. Please don't pull off gel or soft-gel yourself.
Gel removal, about 25 minutes
Soft-gel or acrylic removal, about 40 minutes
Listed on the sign-up sheet for office days
Tell us the date and the guests
We write back with a plan: who comes, how long it takes and what the room needs.