Gel and acrygel nails are extensions or reconstructions built over your natural nail to add length, strength or a new shape. At Cool Nails Gràcia we work with hard gel and acrygel: we sculpt each nail by hand in the shape you choose and finish with semi-permanent polish in the colour you want.
Looking for acrylic nails in Barcelona?
Many people search for “acrylic nails” when what they want is long, strong nails. At Cool Nails we don’t use traditional powder-and-liquid acrylic. We use gel and acrygel, which give you the same length and hardness with a thinner, more natural finish. Acrygel (also called polygel) combines the strength of acrylic with the easy shaping of gel, and it doesn’t give off the strong smell of acrylic liquid.
If you’re wearing acrylics now, let us know when you book and we’ll explain how to switch to gel or acrygel.
Gel or acrygel: which one?
Hard gel. A very natural, slightly more flexible finish. The lightest option for short or medium length.
Acrygel. Stronger and more resistant to knocks, so it works very well on nails that break easily or when you want more length.
We look at your nails at the appointment and recommend one or the other. The price is the same.
What’s included
- Natural nail preparation and cuticle care
- Extension or reconstruction with hard gel or acrygel
- Shape of your choice: square, almond, stiletto or coffin
- Filing, thickness adjustment and buffing
- Semi-permanent polish in the colour you choose, cured under an LED lamp
- Hydration with cuticle oil or cream
Gel and acrygel nail prices in Barcelona
For extra length, the XL version costs €59.90. An infill costs €44.90, bitten-nail reconstruction €54.90, and removal with a new semi-permanent manicure €35.90.
Repair for bitten or damaged nails
If you bite your nails or they are very short or broken, reconstruction builds a complete nail over yours, with a good shape from day one. We also fix single broken nails without redoing the whole set.
Ideal for
- Anyone who wants long, strong nails
- Thin nails or nails that break easily
- Bitten nails that need reconstruction
- A specific shape: almond, square, stiletto or coffin
Gel, acrygel or BIAB?
If your nails are already a length you like and you just want to strengthen them, the Russian manicure with BIAB is lighter and quicker. If you want to lengthen them or change their shape, gel or acrygel is for you. And if you only want colour, there’s the semi-permanent manicure.
How often do you need an infill?
Every 3 to 4 weeks, when your natural nail has grown and the line at the base shows. Getting it done on time stops the extension from lifting.
Where to get gel nails in Barcelona
We’re at Carrer Milà i Fontanals, 17, in Vila de Gràcia, a 5-minute walk from Joanic and Verdaguer metro stations. We open Mondays from 12:00 to 20:00, Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00. We speak English and Spanish.