Manicure in Florence: what to expect from a professional service

Classic and dry manicures: preparation comes before colour

A manicure includes shaping the nail and caring for the cuticles. The term classic may refer to a service involving softening in water; dry manicure preparation takes place without soaking. Ask the salon how its proposed service is carried out.

A dry manicure is not a type of polish: it is a preparation method. It can be paired with a natural finish, regular colour or gel polish. The result depends on the combination of steps, products and execution, rather than the technique's name alone.

Regular polish, gel polish and SPA treatment

Regular polish may suit you if you enjoy changing colour often or want a finish for an occasion. Gel polish involves specific application with curing under a lamp and dedicated removal. It is not the same as nail extensions and does not lengthen the nail on its own.

A SPA manicure adds cosmetic steps for the skin, such as exfoliation, cream or a mask and massage, depending on the service offered. Before booking, check whether colour is included and whether the SPA steps are added to nail preparation or form a separate service.

What a salon should make clear

A useful first contact starts with your preferences: length, colour, final effect and everyday habits. Mention any existing product and previous experiences you would like the team to know about. These details help identify the treatment and organise time at the workstation.

Ask which products will be used, how tools and the workstation are managed and which steps the session includes. You can observe cleanliness and organisation and ask about the procedures followed. Willingness to answer clearly is more useful than a list of superlatives.

How to read photos, reviews and estimates

When looking at a portfolio, seek genuine work with photographs clear enough to show shape, cuticles and finish. Do not choose only the boldest colour: look for examples similar to the manicure you would like. Reviews can help you understand how appointments, requests and maintenance are handled.

Compare prices for the same service. A manicure with colour, gel polish application alone and a treatment with removal are not necessarily equivalent. Ask whether decoration, strengthening or additional work is included: clarity before the session avoids surprises.

Wear and maintenance: realistic expectations

Colour wear varies with the product, nail growth and how you use your hands. There is no identical duration for every person. When planning an event, holiday or series of appointments, discuss timing and expected maintenance with the salon.

If material lifts or something feels uncomfortable, contact the salon and describe what you notice. Do not pull polish or gel off. Removal is a service stage to arrange, rather than a detail to improvise at home.

Manicures at NailExpress Firenze

NailExpress Firenze offers dry manicures, regular polish, gel polish and nail enhancement services. Choose a subtle finish or a bolder colour, agreeing on shape and result with the team. If you want extensions or already have gel, specify your request so it can be distinguished from a manicure alone.

The salon is on Via del Sansovino in Florence's Isolotto neighbourhood. You can find treatments in the price list; to check availability, inclusions and appointments, message us on WhatsApp or call. State what you would like and whether an existing product needs removing.

Choose your manicure at the salon

To move from reading the guide to choosing a service, explore the Dry manicure and the Gel polish manicure. The pages show the listed price and information to arrange your appointment.