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French Tips on 16th Street: What They Cost, What to Book Them On and How to Keep Them Clean
You want the clean white tip you saw in a photo. Then you open a menu, there is no service called French tips, and you are not sure what to book or what it will cost. Here is how French works at our 16th Street salon.
The short answer
At Element Nail Bar on 16th Street, French is a finish you add to another service. On a full set or fill it starts at $20. On a pedicure it is $15. You book the base service first, then add French.
Why French trips people up
French tips look simple, so guests expect a simple price. But a French line takes steady hand work on every nail, and it sits on top of whatever is on your nails: builder gel, Gel-X, dip or acrylic. That is why it is priced as an add-on and why the total depends on the set you choose. The good news is the math is easy once you see it.
What to book French on, and the starting totals
Starting prices from our 16th Street menu in November 2026, with French from $20 added:
- Color Acrylic Full Set from $60. With French, from $80.
- Dip Full Set from $65. With French, from $85.
- Builder Gel Full Set from $70. With French, from $90.
- Aprés Gel-X Full Set from $75. With French, from $95.
- Any pedicure: French on toes is $15. Most guests pair it with gel polish, also $15.
The plus sign matters. Length, shape and extra detail can add to the price, so tell us what you want when you book.
Small choices that change the look
- Shape. A shape starts at $5. Stiletto or duck starts at $10.
- Length. Extra length starts at $5.
- Finish. Chrome over a French tip starts at $20. Matte starts at $10.
- Color. Three or more colors start at $10, if you want a colored or two-tone tip.
A real example
You have engagement photos next week. You want almond nails with a thin white tip, and matching toes. Builder Gel Full Set from $70, shape from $5 and French from $20 is from $95 on your hands. A Deluxe Pedicure at $49 with gel polish $15 and French $15 is $79 on your toes.
How to keep French tips looking clean
- Bring a photo. Thin, classic and deep French are three different looks.
- Wear gloves for cleaning and dishes. The white tip shows stains first.
- Book your fill before the grow-out shows. Your artist can tell you when.
- If a tip chips, call us. A repair starts at $5 and is quicker than a new set.
For ideas, see our French tip variations. When you are ready, book your 16th Street appointment and add French so your artist has the time.
Common questions
How much are French tips on 16th Street?
At Element Nail Bar on 16th Street, French starts at $20 as an add-on to a full set or fill, and is $15 on a pedicure.
Can I book French tips by themselves?
French is a finish added to another service, such as a builder gel, Gel-X, dip or acrylic set, or a pedicure. Book the base service and add French.
Can I get French on my toes?
Yes. French on toes is a $15 add-on with any pedicure at our 16th Street salon.
