Gel manicure in Tamarac, FL

People in Tamarac book a gel manicure when they want color that still looks new after a week of dishes, gym bags and the drive on State Road 7. At May Art Nails & Spa the service stays on your natural nail: May or her team shapes it, cleans the cuticles, massages the hands and cures gel color under a lamp. No tips, no extra length. You leave with your own nails and a finish that does not smear on the car door.

What you actually get

The gel manicure is $40 and about 45 minutes. It is the most booked manicure on the menu. A classic manicure is the same 45 minutes at $35, with regular polish instead of gel. If you want more than color (exfoliation, hydration and a longer massage), the deluxe manicure is $65 and takes about an hour. The full list of nail services is on the menu and prices page.

Some nails peel, split or bend before the color has a chance. Rubber base is $55 and about 50 minutes: a flexible layer under the gel that supports a weak natural nail without building an extension. If you are choosing between gel, rubber base, acrylic or polygel, read our set guide, then book the gel manicure on Booksy and mention it in the notes. May looks at your hands at the table before she starts.

Color, art and a gel pedicure

Color is the base. Nail art, stickers, stones or a French finish start at $15; a single accent nail is $15. Pair the hands with a gel pedicure for $50 (also 45 minutes) if you want the same long-wear color on your toes. Espresso is on the house while you sit. Everything else (waxing, Dominican blowouts, the rest of the nail menu) is on the May Art homepage.

How long gel lasts in Tamarac

Gel grows out with the nail. Most clients in Tamarac come back every 2 to 3 weeks so the color stays even at the cuticle. Waiting longer does not make it last; it only shows a band of bare nail. If you have acrylic on now and want gel instead, book acrylic removal first ($17, about 30 minutes). Do not peel it off in the parking lot: that takes layers of natural nail with it.

Parking, hours and how to book

May Art is at 5361 N State Road 7 (US 441) in Tamarac, inside Commercial Plaza. Free parking is right in front of the salon. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30, Thursday through Saturday from 9, Sunday 9 to 2, Monday 3 to 7. Fridays and Saturdays fill first, so an appointment on Booksy is the reliable way in. You can also call 954-531-8621 or write on WhatsApp. Changes are allowed up to 1 hour before your visit.

The salon is women-owned and Latino-owned, bilingual in English and Spanish. May has 21 years at the table. Google has the salon at 4.7 stars from 71 reviews. Bring your hands as they are.