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GelMe UWS

Nail salon in New York, NY · 2 locations

Services are grouped under Russian Manicure, Russian Pedicure and Waxing.

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Services are grouped under Russian Manicure, Russian Pedicure and Waxing.

The Russian manicure uses a hard gel base to strengthen the nails, as an alternative to a standard gel manicure. Each appointment includes cuticle care using an e-file, manicure tools or both, a gel foundation, shaping, and gel polish in one or two colors, and finishes with a hydrating lotion.

At the Upper West Side, the Russian Manicure UWS includes precise cuticle care, removal of existing gel polish, hard gel strengthening and a choice of gel color. It is $100 with a Top Tech and takes two hours, or $120 with the High-speed Top Tech and takes 90 minutes. The Russian Manicure by Elena is $150 and takes two hours, with a selection of colors, long-lasting finishes and detailed nail designs; the site describes it as backed by 20 years of experience.

Pedicures include the Russian Pedicure UWS at $120 and the Russian Pedicure by Elena at $150, each taking 1 hour 30 minutes. For nail art, the Design Manicure is priced according to the design. Clients who want a design added to a manicure should select the Design Manicure option before booking, and the site has a nail art and manicure designs page.

The Upper West Side location offers waxing for women and men, including Brazilian, bikini, body and facial waxing. Body waxing starts at $20 and takes 10 minutes or more, facial waxing starts at $25 and takes 15 minutes, and Wax For Her and Wax For Him each start at $45 and take 10 minutes or more.

The focus is a Russian manicure method that uses a hard gel base to strengthen nails rather than a standard gel application.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Hard gel manicures with cuticle care, a gel foundation, shaping and gel polish, with options for removal, color choice and nail designs.

  • Russian Manicure by Elena $150
  • Design Manicure Price at booking
  • Russian Manicure UWS Price at booking

Pedicure options at the Upper West Side location and one listed under Elena, each taking about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Russian Pedicure UWS $120
  • Russian Pedicure by Elena $150

Hair removal for women and men at the Upper West Side location, including Brazilian, bikini, body and facial waxing.

  • Body Wax $20+
  • Face Wax $25+
  • Wax For Her $45+
  • Wax For Him $45+

Photos

  • Close-up of short sheer pink gel manicure on natural nails
  • Pedicure with green, navy, light blue and gold glitter toe polish
  • Lavender pedicure with white flower nail art
  • Close-up of cat-eye gel nails in bronze-brown shimmer on a white satin backdrop
  • Leg waxing in a treatment room with GelMe neon sign and branded towel

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.gelmenails.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Hard gel base for nail strengthening, offered as an alternative to a standard gel manicure
  • Cuticle care with an e-file, manicure tools or both
  • Top Tech and High-speed Top Tech options for the Russian Manicure UWS
  • Design Manicure for nail art, with the design chosen before booking
  • Waxing for women and men at the Upper West Side location
Good for
  • clients wanting stronger nails
  • anyone considering a gel alternative
  • nail art
  • waxing for women and men
  • Upper West Side visits
  • Upper East Side visits
Treats
  • nail strengthening
  • nail art
  • unwanted hair
Techniques
  • hard gel base
  • e-file cuticle care
  • gel polish
  • Russian manicure
  • Brazilian waxing
  • bikini waxing
  • body waxing
  • facial waxing

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