Ms. Nails runs on both techniques daily. Every appointment starts the same way — a technician preps your nails and applies your chosen base (Gel Polish, Acrylics, or Nail Tips + Gel) — but from there, nail art printing takes over where a paintbrush would usually start.
How the Printing Process Works
- Choose a design from the in-studio gallery, or bring your own image
- Your base is applied by hand, exactly as it would be for any manicure
- The nail art printer applies your design at HD resolution, about 30 seconds per nail
- A gel topcoat seals everything for 30+ days of wear
Why Choose Nail Printing Over Hand Painting
- You can achieve a level of complexity in nail art that was never really possible with hand painting alone
- Your design is replicated accurately across all ten nails — with hand painting, the same design can come out looking slightly different nail to nail
- Printing takes about 30 seconds per nail, no matter how complex the design, saving a lot of time compared to painting the same design by hand
- You're not limited to what's paintable freehand — any design can be printed, so your creativity isn't constrained
- 3D elements aren't off the table either — gems, studs, and other details can be layered on top of a printed design for an even more unique, dimensional finish, especially with an Acrylics or Builder Gel base
Where hand-painted nail art still holds its own is the artistic charm — a design created and applied nail by nail, by hand, by a skilled artist.
They're Not Mutually Exclusive
Nail art printing is offered as an add-on to any service, on all ten nails or a single accent nail — most clients combine a hand-applied base with printed detail on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add nail art printing to any service?
Yes — it's available as an add-on to Gel Polish, Acrylics, and Nail Tips + Gel.
Do I need my own design?
No. Browse the in-studio gallery, or bring any image from your phone.
