Nail Cut, File & Polish at ₹149 and a basic Manicure at ₹349 sit close together on the price list, and it is easy to assume the cheaper one is just a smaller version of the other. It is not quite that. Each one is built for a different situation.
Here is what actually separates them, so the choice is about what your hands need rather than which price sounds more reasonable.
What each one actually includes
| Nail Cut, File & Polish, ₹149 | Manicure, ₹349 | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 minutes | 35 minutes |
| Covers | Trimming, shaping and polish only | Soaking, exfoliation, cuticle care, massage, polish |
| Best for | Nails that just need a quick tidy, no real skin concern | Hands that feel dry, rough, or have neglected cuticles alongside the nails |
The quick service is genuinely just nail maintenance. It does nothing for the skin of the hands themselves, no exfoliation, no cuticle work, no massage. The full manicure treats the hand as a whole, which is the entire reason it takes almost twice as long.
When the quick option is genuinely the right call
- Nails have simply grown out or a colour needs changing. If skin on the hands is in reasonable shape and the only issue is nail length or an old polish colour, the quick service covers exactly that without paying for exfoliation and cuticle work you do not currently need.
- Between full manicures on a regular cycle. If you get a full manicure monthly, a quick nail tidy midway through the cycle keeps nails looking kept without needing to repeat the whole service early.
- Before a short, informal outing. For something quick and low-key, the ₹149 service is proportionate. Save the full manicure for when hands themselves need attention, not just the nails.
When it is genuinely not enough
Before an event where hands will genuinely be visible up close, a wedding, an engagement or bridal mehndi photos, the full manicure or the De Tan Manicure at ₹549 is worth the extra time, since the quick service does not address tone or texture at all.
Combining them makes sense too
It is entirely reasonable to book a full manicure once a month and the quick nail service in between, rather than treating them as competing options. This is roughly how a lot of our regular clients actually use both services, and it costs less overall than repeating the full manicure every couple of weeks.
Not sure which one your hands need right now? Tell us how long it has been since your last full manicure and whether it is really about the nails or the skin around them, and we will suggest the one that actually fits.
Common questions
What is the actual difference between nail cut, file, polish and a full manicure?
The quick service covers only nail trimming, shaping and polish in 20 minutes. A full manicure adds soaking, exfoliation, cuticle care and a hand massage over about 35 minutes, treating the hand rather than just the nails.
Can I get just nail cut, file and polish if my hands are also rough?
You can, but it will not address the roughness, since that service does not include exfoliation or cuticle work. A full manicure is the better choice if hands themselves need attention, not just the nails.
How often should I book a full manicure versus the quick nail service?
A common pattern is a full manicure roughly monthly, with the quick nail cut, file and polish service used in between to keep nails tidy without repeating the fuller treatment early.
Which one should I book before a wedding or function?
The full manicure, or the De Tan Manicure if tone is also a concern. The quick nail service does not touch skin tone or texture, which matters more when hands will be seen up close.
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