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Old 04-01-2008, 07:59 AM   #1
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Manicure question

This is gonna sound so girlish but here we go: I'm getting a french manicure tonight for my wedding this Saturday. It's a gel that is applied to my real nail and NOT artificial nails that are affixed on top of my nails. The gel that is used for my french manicure stays on the nail till it grows out. Now normally at home, I'd just let it grow out because, honestly, I can't afford to pay $50 every three weeks to replenish the gel. However, when the gel is half-way grown out, it doesn't look all that pretty any more . Since we'll be on a rather long honeymoon in Florida, I'd like to have the gel nails replenished once so that the nails look nice on vacation, too.

Long story short, my question now is:

Is there a nail salon on Disney property at WDW that does french manicure with gel nails instead of artificial nails? Most importantly, the gel can NOT be acrylic as I seem to be allergic to that stuff. I was told that in the U.S., most nail salons use an acrylic substance? (Here in Germany they don't.)

I know this is a very specific question but I'll be thankful for any tidbit of information!

Those of you who have been to a nail salon at WDW (or near there), do you remember how much you had to pay? Did you need an appointment?

Thanks a lot in advance!!!
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You may want to check out this link Sabine. It shows services at the spa, but also at some of the resorts. Looks like a manicure is anywhere from $35 to $55. I think your best bet might be to call them and discuss your allergy so they can tell you what they can do for you Niki Bryan Spa - Relaxed Yet
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I am not sure of prices, but I know you can get gel nails there. I use the gel also, and it IS available at WDW.
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Thanks for the link and the infos, girls! I checked the site and they only mention acrylic nails there but I'll call and ask about gel nails.
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