nail art levels
This guide breaks down each level so you know exactly what nail art design you’re booking.
Please note, nail art design costs are based on the techniques used and the number of colours in certain sets. I've done my best to place each set in the most accurate level, but prices may vary.
When booking choose the correct nail art level based on the time required, as final prices may depending on the number of fingers with a nail art design on.
🌺Fancy a Freestyle?
If you fancy leaving the nail art design decisions completely up to me or doing a themed freestyle, just pick the nail art level that matches your budget and style and let me know that you want a freestyle whiles checking out.
These sets are made without a strict brief, so if you're not feeling as adventurous a freestyle may not be for you.
Still unsure? Scroll to the bottom of the page for more guidance or upload a picture of the artwork when booking.
plain set - the clean canvas
Plain and simple — in the best way.
This level is for plain builder gel, hard gel or acrylic with no additional gel colour. A tidy base, perfect if you like things fresh, minimal, and low-key cute.
solid colour - paint the town
A pop of colour.
This level is for solid gel colours, if you're looking to shake things up this is the level for you. With over 100 different gel colours to choose from you're sure to find a shade you love.
Approx £5.
Approx +10 mins.
level 1 - the subtle slay
Soft but still serving.
This art level includes:
French, one colour dots, half dip, 1 colour ombre/aura on base colour, simple lines, per extra base colour, plain chrome, small heart/flower, glitter, marble.
Approx £1 per nail.
Approx +20 mins.
level 2 - the cool cucumber
Chill designs with just enough flair to make ‘em look twice.
£1.50 per nail:
French + small detail, ombre/aura on gel colour base, cat eye, one colour simple art, chrome French, twinkles, simple animal print, blooming art 1 colour, simple 3d drops/lines.
£2 per nail:
French + mid lvl art, mid lvl artwork, tortoiseshell, animal prints, chrome twinkles, simple swirls etc.
Approx +30 mins.
level 3 - the art babe
Because your nails are the canvas.
This nail art level includes:
Moderate hand painted art (2-3 colours), stacked techniques, chrome designs (molten metal, swirls, textured chrome), 3d swirls/ shapes.
Approx £3 per nail
Approx +1 hour
level 4 - the drama Queen
For nails that demand attention.
This nail art level includes:
detailed hand painted artwork, complex chrome designs, complex 3d work (simple 3d characters, 3d flowers), detailed 3d flower.
Approx £6 per nail
Approx +2 hours.
level 5 - the nail icon
You didn’t scroll through 3 Pinterest boards for nothing.
This nail art level includes:
Extremely detailed artwork, realism, complex characters or detailed 3d art.
Approx £10 per nail, but can vary.
Approx +3 hours.
charms and stickers
Sometimes your nails need a little jewellery too.
Light bling: 1 to 3 rhinestones 50p per nail.
Medium bling: 4 to 8 rhinestones £1 per nail.
Big Charms and Stickers: 50p each.
Junk sets: £3 per nail. Book Level 3.
For light-medium bling book level 1.
How to choose the right nail art level
✨ Same design on every nail?
Pick the level that matches the nail art design:
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Simple lines, French tips or dots → Level 1.
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Full realistic art on every nail → Level 5.
🎨 Different designs on each finger?
If your set has mixed designs on each finger, book the level of the highest design.
If you are getting Level 1 artwork on most nails (8+ nails) with just 1–2 nails having higher level designs, you can book one level down from the highest.
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6 nails with Level 3 art + 4 nails with Level 4 art → Book Level 4
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8 nails with Level 1 art + 2 nails with Level 3 art → Book Level 2
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2 nails with Level 3 art + rest plain/French → Book Level 2
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8 nails with level 2 art + 2 nails with Level 4 → Book Level 4
💅 Just a couple of accent nails?
If you only want 1–2 accent nails per hand and the rest plain or French:
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Plain/Solid Colour/French tip + Level 4 accent → Book Level 3.
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Plain/Solid Colour/French tip + 2 nails with 3D flowers → Book Level 3.
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Plain/Solid Colour/French tip + Level 2 accent → Book Level 1.
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Plain/Solid Colour/French tip + Level 5 accent → Book Level 3
🌈 Junk nails or stickers?
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Want a full set with charms, gems, and 3D extras? → Book Level 3.
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Just a few cute stickers (3 or less per nail)? → Book Level 1.
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Using lots of stickers (4+ per finger)? → Book Level 3.