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Not Sure Which Nail Service You Need?

There are more nail options than just gel or acrylic. Your best starting point depends on what you want to change: the colour, strength, length, repair, maintenance or finish. This guide helps you understand the differences before you book.

Natural Nails Gel & BIAB Extensions Refill & Removal Repair Nail Art
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Start With the Result

What are you trying to achieve?

You do not need to know the technical service name first. Start with the result you want.

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I Want Colour Only

Your natural nails already have the shape and length you want, but you want a polished colour or finish.

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03

I Want More Length

You want to extend the natural nail rather than simply coat or reinforce the length you already have.

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04

I Already Have Product

You have existing gel, BIAB, hard gel or acrylic and need to understand whether you need maintenance, removal or a new set.

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05

I Have a Broken Nail

You need to address a damaged or broken nail before deciding whether to continue with colour, overlay or extensions.

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I Want a Specific Finish

French, chrome, ombrΓ©, cat-eye or custom nail art may change which base service makes the most sense.

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Which Nail Service Is Right for You?

Compare Womanhood's nail services by the result you want: natural nail care, long-lasting colour, added strength, added length, repair, maintenance, removal or design.

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The Differences That Matter

Don't choose by product name alone.

The important difference is what the service is designed to do for your current nails and the result you want.

Strength vs Colour

Gel Polish vs BIAB

Both can give you a polished finish, but they solve different problems. Gel polish is mainly about colour and finish, while BIAB / builder gel is used when added structure or reinforcement is part of the goal.

Colour and glossy finish β†’ Gel Polish
More structure / overlay β†’ Builder Gel / BIAB
The current nail condition still matters
Added Length

Hard Gel vs Soft Gel Tips vs Acrylic

When you want length, the choice depends on the type of extension, the structure you want, your preferred appearance and how you intend to maintain or remove it.

Sculpted extension β†’ Hard Gel
Pre-shaped tip system β†’ Soft Gel Tips
Traditional extension route β†’ Acrylic
Existing Set

Refill vs Removal vs Repair

These services are not interchangeable. A refill is about maintaining existing enhancement growth, removal is about taking product off, while repair addresses a specific nail problem.

Existing product + growth β†’ Refill
Changing or ending product β†’ Removal
One damaged nail β†’ Nail Repair
Womanhood Nail Menu

12 ways to care for, change or finish your nails.

Use this map to understand where each service sits. Open the individual service page for the current price, duration and full service details.

01 Regular Nail Polish Classic colour for natural nails. β†’ 02 Gel Polish / Shellac Glossy colour with longer-lasting wear. β†’ 03 Builder Gel / BIAB Natural nail overlay and added structure. β†’ 04 Hard Gel Extensions Added length with a structured gel system. β†’ 05 Soft Gel Tips Extension length using pre-formed soft gel tips. β†’ 06 Acrylic Extensions Traditional acrylic extension option. β†’ 07 Nail Refill / Infill Maintenance for existing enhancement growth. β†’ 08 Gel, BIAB & Acrylic Removal Remove existing product before changing or ending a set. β†’ 09 Nail Repair Focused repair for a damaged or broken nail. β†’ 10 French Nails Classic French finish and French tips. β†’ 11 Ombre, Chrome & Cat-Eye Popular specialty nail finishes. β†’ 12 Custom Nail Art Personalised designs and creative nail details. β†’
What Should Be Done Properly?

The service matters. The preparation matters too.

Before choosing a product or finish, pay attention to the quality of preparation, hygiene, application and removal.

Before & During

What to look for in a professional appointment.

A polished result should start with controlled preparation rather than aggressive filing or rushing straight to product application.

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Clean tools & workstation Tools and the working area should be appropriately cleaned and disinfected between clients.
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Gentle nail preparation Preparation should be controlled and appropriate to the nail rather than unnecessarily thinning the natural nail.
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The product should match the goal Colour, overlay and extension services are not interchangeable; the chosen system should match the desired result and maintenance plan.
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Removal should not become picking or scraping Existing gel or enhancement product should be removed using an appropriate salon process rather than being pulled or picked off.
Good to Know

Your nails are part of the decision.

A service name alone cannot tell you everything. The technician should consider what is already on your nails, your desired length, the condition of the natural nail and what you plan to do next.

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Existing product Gel, BIAB, hard gel and acrylic may require different maintenance or removal routes.
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Desired length Natural nails, overlays and extensions solve different length goals.
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Future maintenance Think about whether you want colour only, ongoing maintenance, or a complete change later.
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Comfort comes first Pain, bleeding or significant irritation is not something to ignore just because the finished look is attractive.
Quick Decision

Which route sounds closest to what you need?

This is a starting point, not a rule. Your existing nails and the service currently on them can change the most suitable route.

Your Goal Start Here Why
Natural nails + colour Regular Polish or Gel Polish Choose based mainly on the finish and how long you want the colour to remain.
Natural nails + more structure Builder Gel / BIAB An overlay can add structure without creating extension length.
I want more length Hard Gel, Soft Gel Tips or Acrylic These are extension routes rather than simple colour services.
My existing set has grown out Refill / Infill Maintenance may be appropriate when the existing enhancement is suitable to continue.
I want to change or remove my product Removal Removal is different from maintenance and prepares the nails for the next decision.
One nail is broken or damaged Nail Repair A focused repair may be more appropriate than treating every nail the same way.
I want a special finish French, Chrome, Ombre, Cat-Eye or Nail Art The finish can be added to or combined with the appropriate base service.
Know When to Pause

Not every nail problem is a cosmetic-service problem.

A salon guide can help you choose between cosmetic nail services, but persistent nail changes, significant pain, bleeding or suspected infection should be assessed by an appropriate healthcare professional rather than covered with a new enhancement.

Persistent changes Unusual changes in nail colour, texture or shape should not simply be hidden with another cosmetic layer.
Pain or bleeding Significant pain or bleeding is a reason to pause a cosmetic service and address the underlying problem first.
Possible infection If there are signs that suggest infection, professional medical assessment is more appropriate than cosmetic coverage.
Still Comparing?

Tell us what you want from your nails.

You do not need to know the technical service name. Tell Womanhood your desired length, finish, current product or repair need and we can help you identify the closest service.

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