Nail Fundamentals

Nail Fundamentals focuses on acrylic nail enhancements and offers three kinds of service: nail services, private training and group classes. The salon has locations at 3133 S Ridgewood Ave in South Daytona and at 137 Bellagio Cir in Sanford. Listed nail service prices run from $145 to $175, with appointments generally taking about three hours.

The business says it works with careful attention to structure, chemistry and precision. Liquid-to-powder ratios are controlled, the apex is placed deliberately, and the natural nail is prepared without over-filing. It uses EMA monomer rather than MMA, and it follows strict infection control. Clients are asked to wash their hands on arrival and to avoid touching their face and hair during the service. Clients should plan for two to four hours, and extra guests are not permitted during services. Photos and videos of clients' hands and nails are taken as part of the service.

The business states that it uses the highest quality products and skill level it can, and it describes itself as The Standard. Its team page shares return-client examples of nails that held up with no lifting, chips or breaks at three to eight weeks. Prices do not include advanced nail art or crystals, and they are subject to change without notice. Fill-ins are recommended every three to four weeks, full sets last about four to six weeks on average, and soak-offs are advised no more than twice a year with at least six months between them. Fills done over another salon's work are not quality guaranteed, and removal of MMA enhancements carries a $20 fee.

For learning, the business offers a private one-on-one beginners class lasting six and a half hours, with a kit included and no experience needed. Hourly private sessions are available for intermediate learners, and group classes suit those who prefer learning with others. The business also offers advanced education for professionals who want to master acrylic work.

Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable if an appointment is canceled within 48 hours, but they transfer when rescheduling with 48 hours' notice. A 15-minute grace period applies to late arrivals, after which the appointment is canceled and the deposit is lost. After three late arrivals or cancellations within six months, the business evaluates whether to refuse further services. A loyalty program awards 25 points on sign-up, 10 points per booked session, and 1 point per dollar spent, and 75 points can be redeemed for a $10 discount.

The business works with an emphasis on structure, chemistry and precision, with controlled liquid-to-powder ratios, deliberate apex placement, careful prep that leaves the natural nail intact, and strict infection control.