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216 W Chatham Street, Suite 4, Cary, NC 27511Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. · Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. · Sunday – Monday: ClosedTuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Cosmetic art shop license · NC Lic. 000000Chyna Hickman, Manicurist license · NC Lic. 000000
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Services

Soft-gel sets

Soft-gel extensions in the length and shape you choose, with hand-painted art. Suited to clients who bring a reference.

The set is built on a soft gel tip, shaped by hand and set under a lamp, then painted. Four design levels set how long it takes.

Red nails with white swirl art on a hand resting on white fur

At the visit

How the appointment goes

  1. 01
    15 min

    Step 1: Plan the set

    We look at your reference together and settle length, shape, level and finish.

  2. 02
    30 – 45 min

    Step 2: Prepare and shape

    Your nails are prepared and the soft-gel tips are fitted and shaped.

  3. 03
    30 – 45 min

    Step 3: Build the length

    Gel is layered, shaped and set under the lamp until the form is right.

  4. 04
    45 min – 2 hr

    Step 4: Paint the art

    Color, lines and finishes go on by hand, one nail at a time.

  5. 05
    20 min

    Step 5: Lamp and finish

    A last pass under the lamp, a top coat and a final look at every nail.

Time and price

What sets the time

Time and price follow the same four things, and the booking page shows the studio's prices.

  • Length and shape

    Longer sets and shapes like stiletto take more building time.

  • Design level

    From color and a line to a full custom set, each level has its own time.

  • Finishes and charms

    Chrome, cat-eye and 3D pieces are added to a set and timed first.

  • Removal of other work

    Taking off gel, acrylic or dip happens before your set starts.

Aftercare

Removal and aftercare

  • Book removal first

    If your nails were done somewhere else, book removal before your set or add it to your visit.

  • Tell us about a lift

    If a nail lifts, tell us within a week and we'll look at it.

  • Leave removal to us

    Please don't pull or peel gel off yourself. Book removal and we'll take it off gently.

Who does it

Every set is by one artist

  • Chyna Hickman, a nail artist with curly hair in a white blouse, holding a nail file and a brush

    Chyna Hickman

    Nail artist and owner

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    Chyna plans, builds and paints every set herself, from the first message to the last coat.

Book a set

Choose a time, then text a picture of what you want.