Nail Add-Ons Price List Las Vegas: French, Chrome & Cat Eye

Table of Contents

1. What Is a Nail Add-On?
2. The Full Add-On Price List
3. Finish Add-Ons: French, Chrome, Cat Eye and Ombre
4. Removal and Take-Off Fees Explained
5. Shape, Care and Repair Add-Ons
6. How to Estimate Your Total Before You Sit Down
7. Frequently Asked Questions

TL;DR

• Add-ons are priced on top of a base service such as a gel manicure ($55) or a Gel-X full set ($79). They are not standalone appointments, except removal without a service.
• Finish add-ons: Classic French $15+, Deep French $25+, Chrome $25+, Cat Eye $25+, Ombre $25.
• Removal: $10+ to take off dip or Gel-X, $15+ to take off with a new service, $30+ to take off without one.
• Shape and care: any shape other than square is +$10, Cuticle Trim $10+, Buff Shine $10+, Nail Design $5+.
• The "+" means the price can rise with length, detail or the condition of the nails. Ask for the total before work starts.

Most surprise bills at a nail salon come from add-ons rather than the base service. This page lists every add-on on our current menu, what it changes, and how to estimate your total so the number at the desk matches the number in your head. People search for this as `nail add ons price`, `how much is chrome on nails` and `french tip add on price`; all three are answered below.

What Is a Nail Add-On?

A nail add-on is an extra step priced on top of a base manicure, pedicure or enhancement. It changes the finish (French, chrome, cat eye, ombre), the shape, or the preparation (cuticle trim, buffing, removal of old product). At Marvelous Nails & Lashes in Las Vegas, add-ons start at $5 for nail design and run to $30+ for removal without a follow-on service.

The base service sets the product; the add-on sets the look. A gel manicure decides that your colour is gel and lasts two to three weeks. A chrome add-on decides that the colour has a mirror finish. You need both lines on the bill to get chrome gel nails.

1. The Full Add-On Price List

These are the à la carte prices published on our pricing page as of October 2026.

The menu also lists services that include removal in the price. The gel manicure ($55), soft gel pedicure ($65) and gel polish change for hands or toes ($45+) all state "Includes soak-off/removal". If you are already wearing gel and booking one of those, you do not pay a separate take-off line.

2. Finish Add-Ons: French, Chrome, Cat Eye and Ombre

These four are the most common reason a $55 gel manicure becomes an $80 visit.

Classic French versus Deep French is a question of how much of the nail the tip covers. A classic tip is a slim line at the free edge; a deep French runs further down the nail and needs more precise work, which is why it costs more. Our French manicure guide shows both.

Chrome and cat eye are both $25+ but behave differently. Chrome is a fine powder rubbed onto cured gel for a solid metallic or pearl finish. Cat eye is a magnetic polish, so the shimmer sits inside the colour and moves as your hand moves. Separate guides for each go live this week.

Ombre is a flat $25 and works on gel, dip and enhancements. A nude-to-white "baby boomer" fade is the classic; two colours of the same family is the subtler version.

Combining two finishes is possible (a chrome French, for example), but expect both lines to apply. Ask the technician to price the combination before you start rather than assuming one add-on covers both.

3. Removal and Take-Off Fees Explained

Removal is the add-on people most often misunderstand. There are three take-off lines and they are priced for different situations.

Why removal alone costs more than removal with a service. A take-off without a follow-on service is a full appointment slot used for one step, and the technician still has to soak, lift, buff and condition the nail plate afterwards. With a service, much of that preparation overlaps with the new set.

Why removal should not be skipped. The American Academy of Dermatology says acetone is the most effective way to remove gel, and that picking, peeling or filing it off can significantly damage your nails. For dip powder, the AAD notes that removal involves soaking in acetone, which can damage your nails if done carelessly. Paying $10–$30 for a careful take-off is cheaper than months of thin, peeling nails. Our safe removal guide covers what a good removal looks like.

4. Shape, Care and Repair Add-Ons

Shape (+$10). Square is the default. Anything else (oval, round, almond, coffin, stiletto) adds $10 because it takes longer to file symmetrically across ten nails. If you are unsure which shape to choose, our nail shapes guide compares strength and wear.

Cuticle Trim ($10+). This is a tidy-up of loose, dead skin, not removal of the living cuticle. The AAD is clear that cuticles protect the nail: "To prevent infection, never cut or forcefully push back your cuticles," it advises in its manicure and pedicure safety tips. A good trim removes only what is already detached.

Buff Shine ($10+). A high-gloss buff for natural nails when you do not want polish at all. It is popular for short, bare nails and for men's grooming visits.

Regular Polish Change ($25+). New regular (non-gel) polish without the full manicure. It is the quickest way to change colour, but regular polish wears for days rather than weeks.

1 Toe Repair with Service ($10+). Rebuilds a single broken or split toenail during a pedicure so the polish has a surface to sit on. For larger breaks, see our broken toenail repair guide.

Nail Design ($5+). Priced by the work involved. A single accent dot is at the low end; full hand-painted sets cost more. Bring a reference photo and ask for a quote.

5. How to Estimate Your Total Before You Sit Down

A simple formula covers most visits:

1. Start with the base service. Gel manicure $55, classic manicure $35, Gel-X full set $79, acrylic full set $68+, dip $68+.
2. Add removal if it is not included. $10+ for dip or Gel-X, $15+ for other product with a new set.
3. Add shape if you want anything other than square (+$10).
4. Add the finish: French $15+, chrome, cat eye, deep French or ombre $25.
5. Add design if you want art ($5+ and up).

Worked example. Gel-X removal and a new Gel-X full set in almond with chrome: $10 + $79 + $10 + $25 = $124 before any "+" adjustments. The same look on natural nails as a gel manicure: $55 + $10 + $25 = $90.

What the "+" means. It signals that the listed figure is the starting price. Length, very detailed art and nails that need extra repair can raise it. A fair salon prices this in advance; ask "What will the total be?" before the first file touches the nail, not at the desk.

Our Las Vegas nail prices guide puts these numbers alongside city-wide ranges, and the nail art guide covers design pricing in more depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does chrome cost on nails?

Chrome is a $25+ add-on on our menu, on top of the base service. On a $55 gel manicure the total starts at $80; on a $79 Gel-X full set it starts at $104.

How much is a French tip add-on?

Classic French is $15+ and Deep French is $25+. The deep version covers more of the nail and takes longer to line up evenly, which is why it costs more.

Is removal included in a gel manicure?

Yes. The gel manicure ($55), soft gel pedicure ($65) and gel polish change ($45+) all include soak-off and removal of existing gel, so there is no separate take-off charge.

Why does removal without a new service cost more?

Take-off without a service is $30+ against $15+ with one. Removal alone still needs soaking, lifting and conditioning, and it uses a full appointment slot for a single step.

Does nail shape cost extra?

Square is included. Any other shape, such as oval, almond, coffin or stiletto, is +$10 because it takes longer to file evenly across ten nails.

What does the plus sign after a price mean?

It means the listed figure is the starting price. Length, detailed art or extra repair can raise it. Ask for the total before work begins.

Is a cuticle trim safe?

A trim of loose, dead skin is. Cutting the living cuticle is not: the American Academy of Dermatology advises never to cut or forcefully push back cuticles because they protect against infection.

Can I combine chrome with a French tip?

Yes, but expect both add-ons to apply. Ask the technician to price the combination before starting.

How much is ombre on nails?

Ombre is a flat $25 add-on on our menu. It works on gel, dip and enhancements.

Book With a Clear Total

Tell us the look you want when you book or at the desk, and we will give you the total, add-ons included, before we start.

Marvelous Nails & Lashes, 4080 Paradise Rd, Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89169. Open Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM. Book online, call (702) 550-8855, or contact us.

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Sources:

• American Academy of Dermatology — How to remove gel nail polish, accessed 2026-10-11
• American Academy of Dermatology — Dip powder manicure: Is it safe?, accessed 2026-10-11
• American Academy of Dermatology — Manicure and pedicure safety tips, accessed 2026-10-11