Beauty/Health

Nail Salon

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Nail Salon" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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This page focuses on Nail Salon and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (10 Total)

ジェルネイルの新規予約をお願いします

ジェルネイルのしんきよやくをおねがいします

I'd like to book a new gel nail appointment.

POINTClarify new/returning customers

爪の長さは少しだけ残してください

つめのながさはすこしだけのこしてください

Please leave a bit of length.

POINTTell us your desired length

形はラウンドでお願いします

かたちはラウンドでおねがいします

I'd like a round shape.

POINTround/square/oval etc.

このデザインのサンプルのようにお願いします

このデザインのサンプルのようにおねがいします

Please make it like this design sample.

POINTSample presentation is guaranteed

シンプルな単色でお願いします

シンプルなたんしょくでおねがいします

Please do a simple solid color.

POINTOrder that is not too flashy

ラメやストーンは控えめにしてください

ラメやストーンはひかえめにしてください

Please keep glitter and stones subtle.

POINTDesign adjustment request

アレルギーがあるので事前にパッチテストお願いできますか

アレルギーがあるのでじぜんにパッチテストおねがいできますか

I have allergies. Could you do a patch test first?

POINTSafety-first consultation

ジェルオフだけでも可能ですか

ジェルオフだけでもかのうですか

Can you do just gel removal?

POINTTreatments can also be performed at other stores

次回のオフは何週間後がおすすめですか

じかいのオフはなんしゅうかんごがおすすめですか

How many weeks later for the next removal?

POINTUsually 3-4 weeks

写真を撮らせていただいてもよろしいですか

しゃしんをとらせていただいてもよろしいですか

May I take a photo?

POINTAllow before sharing on SNS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the market price for nails?
A. Gel 5,000-10,000 yen, scalp 8,000-15,000 yen, additional art 500-2,000 yen. Many stores offer first-time discounts.
Q. How many weeks do nails last?
A. Approximately 3 to 4 weeks for gel and 4 to 6 weeks for scalp. It depends on how long your nails grow and how you use them on a daily basis.
Q. Are there any nail salons with English support?
A. There are salons for foreigners in urban areas. You can filter by "English OK" in Hot Pepper Beauty.
Q. Can I come in without a reservation?
A. Reservations are required on weekends and evenings. Many restaurants allow same-day reservations during the daytime on weekdays. Reservations can be made by phone, hot pepper, or official LINE.
Q. Is it okay if my nails are weak?
A. Can be reinforced with base gel. If you tell them that your nails are thin, they will perform the treatment using the appropriate technique.