Menus—Simply Explained

Nail salon menus in Japan can be confusing for first-timers.

This guide breaks down common terms (basic service, removal, extensions, nail art) and shows typical prices so you know what to expect.

Two Main Types

Fixed-Price Plan

Choose from pre-designed styles at a set price. Great for budgeting and includes seasonal or simple designs.

Custom Design Plan

Bring your own ideas or images and get a personalized design. Prices vary based on complexity—perfect for those who want something unique.

Each plan has its own charm, so pick based on your style and budget!

Fixed-Price Plan

Bijou Nails offers a simple pricing system:
Fixed price + removal fee.

• Removal fee: ¥1,000 (first-time customers get it FREE! ✨)
  Removal = taking off your previous gel nails.

Fixed-Price Plan consists of Four price options (art & parts included, no extra fees):

• ¥6,500
• ¥7,500
• ¥8,500
• ¥9,500

Higher prices offer more design variety—perfect for matching the season or your mood!

How to choose your design?

• Browse our in-store sample boards
• Check Instagram for seasonal trends
• Visit our website for a full design list!

Custom Design Plan

Custom Design Plan = Base fee + gel removal fee + art/parts charges

Bring your inspiration—whether it’s a photo or an idea—and we’ll help you turn it into a personalized nail design.

Base fee

If you don’t add any art or parts, you’ll only be charged the base price plus the removal fee.

Art＆Parts charges

Sample

Let’s look at a real example from our fixed-price menu.

Fixed-Price Plan

This customer chose the ¥8,500 design.

• Fixed design: ¥8,500
• Removal fee: ¥1,000 (free for first-time visitors)
• Total: ¥9,500

This guest chose a ¥6,500 flat-rate design. Since it was their first visit, the gel removal fee was waived as part of our first-time offer!

• Flat-rate design: ¥6,500
• Gel removal: ¥0 (first-time benefit)
• Total: ¥6,500

Custom Design Plan

Custom Design Plan Our Custom Design Plan includes a base design fee, gel removal, and any art or parts you choose to add.

■ For a guest who requested a clear finish

This guest opted for a simple clear finish with no additional art or parts. As it was their first visit, the gel removal fee was waived.

• Base design fee (Clear): ¥4,000
• Gel removal: ¥0 (first-time benefit)
• Art/Parts: None
• Total: ¥4,000

■ For a guest who chose French nails

This guest selected a classic French design. No additional art or parts were added, and the standard gel removal fee applied.

• Base design fee (French): ¥6,900
• Gel removal: ¥1,000
• Art/Parts: None
• Total: ¥7,900

■ For a guest who requested full hand-painted art

This guest chose a one-color base with hand-painted art on all 10 nails. Based on the design details, a hand-painted art fee of ¥500 per nail was added.

• Base design fee (One Color): ¥5,900
• Gel removal: ¥1,000
• Hand-painted art (¥500 × 10 nails): ¥5,000
• Total: ¥11,900

■ For a guest who added stone art to a one-color base

This guest selected a one-color base and added stone art on 4 nails. As it was their first visit, the gel removal fee was waived.

• Base design fee (One Color): ¥5,900
• Gel removal: ¥0 (first-time benefit)
• Stone art (up to 4 nails): ¥1,000
• Total: ¥6,900

Summary

How was that?

Nail salon pricing can feel a little complicated, right? (≧≦) But there’s actually a simple way to get a feel for it!

Prices generally reflect how long the design takes.

• Designs that take more time → Tend to be more expensive
• Simple designs that are quicker → Often more affordable

If you keep this in mind, it’s easier to choose what suits you!

Not sure what design to go for? Let’s chat!

Just let us know the kind of vibe you’re going for or your budget, and our nail technicians will suggest the perfect design for you.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask our staff 🦊 Let’s find a nail style that truly feels like you—here at Bijou Nails!