Gel-X and Hard Gel Nail Extensions in Tampa
Choose an extension appointment when you want added length rather than a coating at your current natural length. Nail Boss Studio lists Après Gel-X and hard-gel extensions separately, with appointments at South Tampa and Carrollwood.
Choose a studio and check extension appointments
Compare extension services and starting prices
| Service | Listed price | Approximate time |
|---|---|---|
| Russian manicure with Après Gel-X extensions and nude finish | From $150 | 2 hr 20 min |
| Russian manicure with hard-gel extensions | From $180 | 150–180 min |
“From” indicates a starting price. Time ranges reflect the available studio and specialist options shown in Square. Check length, existing product, design additions and the final selected price in the studio calendar.
Gel-X or hard gel: read the full appointment
Après Gel-X extensions
The listed Gel-X appointment adds soft-gel length with a nude finish. Its description includes dry manicure, one gel color, removal, trimming, reshaping and replacement. Nail art is separate. Share your inspiration before the visit and check the selected calendar description for the exact service.
Hard-gel extensions
The hard-gel appointment combines a Russian manicure with a full extension set. Choose it for added length rather than treating the name as another term for a natural-length builder-gel overlay. Discuss existing product and the length you want before reserving.
When an overlay is the service to compare instead
If you want to keep your current natural length, review the builder gel and rubber-base services. Their nude or translucent finishes and gel-color options are separate choices. One nail with missing length may need an individual repair or extension add-on rather than a full new set.
Length, shape and nail art
Bring a reference and identify the length, tip outline, color and decoration you like. A photo does not establish which product was used. The requested result needs to be discussed alongside your current nails and the appointment you reserve.
French tips, chrome and hand-painted details may need extra design time and cost. Select the relevant design add-on and clarify a complex reference before the visit. No product system guarantees that every length or design will wear the same way.
Existing product and removal
Tell the studio whether you currently wear Gel-X, hard gel, acrylic, dip or another coating, and where it was applied. Removal inclusions differ by the selected service; do not transfer the inclusions of one extension option to another.
If you are unsure what is on your nails, contact the selected studio rather than guessing a removal method. Do not peel or force product away while waiting for your appointment. Cosmetic services do not diagnose or treat medical nail conditions.
Common extension booking questions
Are extensions the same as builder gel?
No. The builder-gel guide on this site describes natural-length services; the extension appointments are for added length.
Does the starting price include every design?
No. Review the selected calendar description and design add-ons. Starting prices do not mean every length, repair or artwork request is included.
Can I choose either Tampa studio?
Both studios have booking routes. The available specialists and times may differ. Confirm the actual address in your reservation.
Choose your Tampa studio
South Tampa studio
1952 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
813-694-4289
Carrollwood studio
5121 Ehrlich Rd, Suite 103A, Tampa, FL 33624
813-683-8877
Choose your studio in the booking window and check the address in your confirmation before travelling.