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Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
Nail Mami offers a complete range of structured gel and extension services, from short, natural and structured manicures through to our signature long, luxe and detailed nail art sets.Our services include BIAB, Hard Gel Overlays, Gel-X Extensions and Dual Form Hard Gel Extensions, alongside our detailed Russian manicure preparation and custom nail art.Whether you’re growing your natural nails, love a clean short set or want long statement extensions, every Nail Mami set is created with the same focus on nail health, structure, detail and a flawless finish.
We offer different nail systems to suit your natural nails, desired length, lifestyle and overall look.BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) is applied over the natural nail to add strength and structure while supporting natural nail growth. It’s flexible and ideal for clients wanting to maintain or grow their natural nails at a short-to-medium length without a bulky finish.Hard Gel Overlays are also applied over the natural nail but offer a stronger, more rigid structure. They’re ideal for clients needing additional strength and durability or wanting to grow and maintain longer natural nails.Gel-X Extensions use full-cover soft gel tips to instantly create your desired length and shape. They’re lightweight, comfortable and versatile — from short extensions through to our signature long, luxe and detailed Nail Mami sets.Dual Form Hard Gel Extensions are sculpted using Hard Gel to create added length with a strong, structured finish. They’re perfect for clients wanting durable, customised extensions with beautiful structure.All systems can be customised with colour, French, chrome and nail art depending on your chosen service and design tier.
If you’d like to keep and grow your natural nails, choose BIAB or a Hard Gel Overlay. BIAB offers flexible strength and structure, while Hard Gel provides additional strength and rigidity.If you’d like added length, choose Gel-X or Dual Form Hard Gel Extensions. Both can create anything from shorter extensions to long statement sets.If you’re unsure, send us a photo of your current nails along with your inspo and we’ll happily guide you towards the best option.
All nail services include our Signature finish, which includes one solid colour application.If you’d like nail art, simply add one of our art tiers based on your chosen design.Plus Art Add-On:1 art element.Examples: French tips, chrome, cat eye, aura nails or ombré.Detailed Art Add-On:Up to 2 art elements.Examples: French + gems, aura + gems, animal print accents, swirls, hearts, bows, mixed French designs and evil eye designs.Advanced Art Add-On:Up to 4 art elements.Examples: Multi-design sets, mixed art on every nail, multiple colours and finishes, crystal embellishments and detailed Pinterest-inspired designs.Custom Design:For highly detailed or advanced nail art.Examples: Pinterest recreations, intricate hand-painted designs, 3D nail art, extensive crystal placement and custom sets.If you’re unsure which art tier to book, simply send through your inspiration photo before your appointment and we’ll let you know which tier best suits your design.
Yes! We offer infills and maintenance across our BIAB, Hard Gel, Gel-X and Dual Form Hard Gel services. How your infill is performed will depend on the nail system you’re wearing.BIAB Infills — Your existing BIAB is filed back, any lifting or compromised product is removed, and the nail is rebalanced with fresh BIAB as your natural nail grows. Perfect for maintaining and growing your natural nails without needing a full removal each appointment.Hard Gel Infills — Your existing Hard Gel is filed back and rebalanced, with fresh Hard Gel applied to the new growth and structure rebuilt where needed. Because Hard Gel is a file-off product, it doesn’t need to be completely removed at every appointment when the existing product is healthy and intact.Gel-X Infills — Rather than removing your full Gel-X set each visit, eligible sets can be infilled at the regrowth area and rebalanced. Gel-X can be infilled up to two times before we recommend a fresh set to maintain the structure and integrity of your extensions.Dual Form Hard Gel Infills — Your existing Hard Gel extension is filed back and rebalanced as your natural nail grows. Fresh Hard Gel is added to the regrowth area and the structure is rebuilt where required, allowing you to maintain your extensions without replacing the entire set each time.We only infill Nail Mami’s own work so we know exactly which products have been used and can safely maintain your nails.Your nails will be assessed at every appointment. If there is excessive lifting, damage, significant length or shape changes, or the existing set is no longer suitable for an infill, a fresh set may be recommended instead
Wear time varies depending on your chosen system, natural nails, lifestyle and aftercare.Most structured gel and extension services require maintenance approximately every 2–4 weeks. We’ll recommend an appropriate maintenance schedule based on your chosen system and individual nail growth.Regular maintenance is important for keeping both your enhancement and natural nails healthy.
Always. Nail health is at the heart of every Nail Mami service.Whether you’re growing your natural nails with BIAB, wearing a structured Hard Gel Overlay or rocking long Gel-X or Dual Form extensions, we focus on careful preparation, correct structure, premium products and safe application and removal.Our goal is to create beautiful, long-lasting nails while maintaining the health and integrity of your natural nails underneath.
Nail Mami offers a 72-hour repair guarantee for issues relating to the application of your set.Damage caused by impact, picking, biting or incorrect aftercare isn’t considered an application issue and may incur a repair fee.Please contact us as soon as possible if you experience an issue with your nails so we can assess it for you.
Yes. Your safety and hygiene are our highest priority.All reusable implements are thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and sterilised using a Class B autoclave between every client. Single-use items are disposed of after each appointment, ensuring every service is performed to the highest professional hygiene standards.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your Nail Mami appointment. Your booking is not confirmed until your deposit has been received.We understand that plans can change, so one reschedule is permitted with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Your deposit will be transferred to your new appointment. Cancellations, no-shows or changes made outside of this timeframe will result in your deposit being forfeited, and a new deposit will be required to rebook.Please arrive on time so we have your full allocated appointment to perfect your set. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late will be cancelled. particularly for detailed nail art appointments, as we need to avoid running into the next client’s booking.If your appointment needs to be cancelled due to lateness, your deposit will be forfeited and a new deposit will be required to secure another appointment.Please make sure you’ve selected the correct service, nail art tier, removal and any required add-ons when booking so we have enough time allocated for your set.
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