Simple acrylic nail designs start with a base set and one added detail: a white French tip, a chrome or cat eye finish, an ombre fade, or art on a couple of nails. The base set and each add-on have their own listed prices.
At Nailed It Spa in Fresno, the base is an Acrylic Full Set, a new set built with tips for length. It can be shaped from short square to long coffin or almond, and the add-ons below sit on top of it.
Which acrylic nail designs are simple?
Simple means one detail on an otherwise plain set. A short square set in one solid color is the plainest version, and each idea below adds a single change to it.
A white French tip
French Tip adds a classic white tip to a base service, and it is commonly paired with Acrylic Full Set. It is a design only, so it needs a base set underneath.
An ombre fade
Ombre is a gradual fade from one color into another, with no hard line between the shades. Ombre Powder is a separate fade service. Two close shades give a quiet fade, and two far apart give a bolder one.
Chrome or Cat Eye
Chrome Finish gives a mirror-like surface. Cat Eye adds a light-catching effect that seems to shift as your hand moves, and it is commonly paired with Acrylic Full Set. Chrome is also listed as an add-on for an Acrylic Full Set, so ask when you book whether it can go on just one nail.
The two finishes are compared in chrome vs. cat eye nails.
Art on one or two nails
Nail Art (per nail) adds a custom design to the nails you choose, so the price depends on how many you decorate. A small flower on one or two nails over a solid color is a style idea. Save a photo of the look and bring it when you book.
A pink-toned overlay
Pink Acrylic is a pink-toned overlay shaped over the natural nail, so it suits a plain color and your own length. Acrylic feels harder and more rigid than soft gel, and that firm feel applies here too.
What do simple acrylic nail designs cost?
The base set costs $50, and each add-on has its own price, so an Acrylic Full Set with French Tip costs $50 + $8. French tip, chrome, cat eye and nail art are all listed as add-ons for an Acrylic Full Set. Prices may vary with nail length and design complexity.
| Look | Service | Listed time | Cash price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New set | Acrylic Full Set | 60 minutes | $50 |
| White tip | French Tip | 15 minutes | $8 |
| Mirror shine | Chrome Finish | 20 minutes | $10 |
| Shifting shimmer | Cat Eye | 25 minutes | $10 |
| Accent nails | Nail Art (per nail) | 10 minutes | $5 per nail |
Choose the Acrylic Full Set on the booking page.
What about a first set or a fall look?
A first acrylic set is a full set, and the first-time acrylic nails guide covers what to expect. Length and outline matter as much as the design, so choosing acrylic nail length and shape is worth reading before you pick a photo.
For fall, any of the looks above can be carried in a seasonal shade. A saved photo shows the exact shade you want. The fall nails guide has color families to start from.
How does a design hold up as the set grows out?
A design grows out with your own nails. A gap shows near the cuticle, and a crisp white tip can look softer as the set grows. Most people get an Acrylic Fill every two to three weeks, and the difference between a fill and a new set is covered in full set vs fill.
If an edge lifts, tell the salon instead of picking at it, since picking can hurt the natural nail.
