Gel X · Soft gel extensions · Infills
Gel X nails in Auckland CBD.
Instant length and a fresh shape with full-cover soft gel tips, finished by a senior technician on Scene Lane.
From $80 · 1 hr–1 hr 20 · HEMA & TPO-free gels · 7-day care promise
What is Gel X?
Gel X is a nail extension made from full-cover soft gel tips. Each tip is sized to your nail and set with gel, so you leave with length and a new shape in one appointment.
“Gel X” is the name most people use for soft gel extensions. At JOIE we set our soft gel tips with HEMA- and TPO-free gels.
Is it right for me?
- You want length now — no waiting for your own nails to grow.
- You have a shape or design in mind — add French, chrome, cat-eye or nail art to any set.
- You’d rather skip acrylic — Gel X uses soft gel tips set with gel.
Gel X or Builder Gel?
| Gel X | Builder Gel (BIAB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Length and statement designs | Your own length, stronger |
| What it is | Full-cover soft gel tips | A structured overlay on natural nails |
| Infill within | 5 weeks, light lifting only | 5 weeks, light lifting only |
| New set from | $80 | $70 |
| Infill from | $75 | $70 |
Your appointment
Choose your length when you book: short/medium, long or extra long, and tell us the shape you’d like. Allow 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes for a new set and 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes for an infill. Removing a previous set adds 10–15 minutes (acrylic removal is a separate 30-minute service), and nail art adds time.
Our 7-day care promise
If your Gel X chips, peels off or lifts within 7 days of your appointment, send us a clear photo before booking. We'll take a look and repair it free of charge.
Message us on Instagram @joiebeauty222, email info@joie.co.nz or call 09 948 2696. The 7 days count from your original appointment and don't restart after a repair. Damage from knocks, picking or peeling it off yourself, biting or normal wear is repaired at our usual price (Nail Repair from $8 a nail).Gel X extensions
Full-cover soft gel tips for instant length. Choose your length when you book: short/medium $80, long $90, extra long $100.
Gel X done within the last 5 weeks, with only light lifting. Short/medium from $75, long from $85, extra long from $95.
Choose what’s on your nails now: gel polish +$5, Builder Gel or Gel X +$15, SNS +$10. Coming from acrylic? Add Acrylic Removal ($35) to the same booking.
French on extensions $20, cat-eye from $15 (long $20), chrome from $20, ombré $20. Nail art from $25.
Gel X at JOIE: what’s included
- HEMA & TPO-free gels — the gels we use are made without HEMA or TPO.
- Senior technicians — one senior technician looks after your appointment from start to finish.
- 7-day care promise — chipped, peeled off or lifted within 7 days? We repair it free.
- Your own disinfected tool set — every visit. Washed, soaked in disinfectant, rinsed, dried under UV and kept in a UV cabinet until your appointment.
- Easy to reach — 2/18 Scene Lane, a short walk from Britomart. Open 7 days.
Aftercare
Cuticle oil daily, gloves for wet work, and no picking. Not sure when to book your infill? Message us and we’ll help you choose.
What clients say
“Got my first gel-x tips and they are perfection! I am rough on my hands and it’s been three weeks and no chips or breaks.”
“Came here today for builder gel take off and re-do… Beautiful decor, immaculately clean, very friendly, sweet staff and most importantly, my nails are 100% perfect!”
“…honestly the most perfect nails i’ve had in a long time! I tried builder gel for the first time and they look so good…”
What is Gel X?
Gel X is a nail extension made from full-cover soft gel tips, set with gel for instant length and a new shape. At JOIE we set them with HEMA- and TPO-free gels.
How long do Gel X nails last?
Wear varies with your nails and daily activities. For infills, we accept Gel X done within the last 5 weeks with only light lifting. Contact us if you’re unsure when to book.
Gel X or Builder Gel?
Gel X uses full-cover soft gel tips to add length. Builder Gel creates a structured layer over your natural nails. If you’re unsure, call us and we’ll help you decide what to book.
How long does the appointment take?
A new set takes 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on length. An infill takes 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes. Removing a previous set adds 10–15 minutes (acrylic removal is a separate 30-minute service), and nail art adds time — tell us when you book.
Can you remove Gel X or acrylic from another salon?
Yes. When you book Gel X on Fresha, choose what’s on your nails now and we’ll remove it in the same appointment: gel polish +$5, Builder Gel or Gel X +$15, SNS +$10. Coming from acrylic? Add Acrylic Removal ($35) to the same booking.
A little JOIE, whenever you need it