Question for the ladies/Gem manicure question

[luv2swimwdolphins]

I will be traveling on the Gem and may need a mani on board. (Scheduling is crazy and will be mid mani schedule for my trip) Does the spa have gel polish?

 

I know I know ..... Such problems!!!! [emoji15]

[Sauer-kraut]

They do ... but figure on paying about double as much on board than you do at home.

Edited January 18, 2016 by Sauer-kraut

[luv2swimwdolphins]

Oh my!! But good to know. Thank you!!

[boopsahoy]

Oh my!! But good to know. Thank you!!

 

A manicure and pedicure-regular polish-cost me around 140 bucks. I only did it because I had a credit and there was nothing else I wanted! At home I get a mani-pedi for $19.99!

[luv2swimwdolphins]

A manicure and pedicure-regular polish-cost me around 140 bucks. I only did it because I had a credit and there was nothing else I wanted! At home I get a mani-pedi for $19.99!

 

I have a salty retort but will behave in case children are reading! ;) Maybe I better back a travel bottle of remover, cotton balls (soak, soak, soak!)and some nail polish! :eek:

[Tricialy]

I think I paid $50 for a shellac manicure in the Jewel a couple of years ago. I pay $27 at home, but one of the perks back then was a $50 spa credit. They did have the Shellac brand polishes and the view was gorgeous looking out over the ocean - or try to squeeze it in early at home. I usually have to adjust manicures before the cruise to make sure they're new when cruising. :)

[boopsahoy]

I think I paid $50 for a shellac manicure in the Jewel a couple of years ago. I pay $27 at home, but one of the perks back then was a $50 spa credit. They did have the Shellac brand polishes and the view was gorgeous looking out over the ocean - or try to squeeze it in early at home. I usually have to adjust manicures before the cruise to make sure they're new when cruising. :)

 

I did see shellac on Gem-and yes the manicure was 50 and the pedi 80 and then service charge or gratuity-whatever they call it so round number 140. I had a 150 credit from the casino. I liked it better when they gave you a one day access for 2.

[luv2swimwdolphins]

I did see shellac on Gem-and yes the manicure was 50 and the pedi 80 and then service charge or gratuity-whatever they call it so round number 140. I had a 150 credit from the casino. I liked it better when they gave you a one day access for 2.

 

Me as well. I have the 150 credit, but was hoping to use it for a facial and not my normal grooming. LOL! As for many of us, my work schedule has been crazy so I am off schedule/cycle for my normal pre cruise "beautification"

 

But one other point of info, I once had to sneak in a hair appt on Breakaway..let's just say I needed a "touch up" The stylist did a wonderful job and DH actually said, "wow, that looks good" I do not remember the price but I remember not being shocked or upset. However, these mani prices are quite exorbitant for a regular, non-spa, mani! If they served a glass a bubbly plus the view.............;)

 

RE the spa credit for a day/week pass. Goodness I miss that! But I digress. Thanks again everyone. I greatly appreciate the feedback! :D

[boopsahoy]

Me as well. I have the 150 credit, but was hoping to use it for a facial and not my normal grooming. LOL! As for many of us, my work schedule has been crazy so I am off schedule/cycle for my normal pre cruise "beautification"

 

But one other point of info, I once had to sneak in a hair appt on Breakaway..let's just say I needed a "touch up" The stylist did a wonderful job and DH actually said, "wow, that looks good" I do not remember the price but I remember not being shocked or upset. However, these mani prices are quite exorbitant for a regular, non-spa, mani! If they served a glass a bubbly plus the view.............;)

 

RE the spa credit for a day/week pass. Goodness I miss that! But I digress. Thanks again everyone. I greatly appreciate the feedback! :D

 

Well I got the view. And they rubbed your legs and hands/arms with those smooth hot rocks. They also used a lotion that felt warm then one that felt cold (hense the name fire and ice mani/pedi lol) It took almost 2hrs! I was itching to go and DO!:D

[luv2swimwdolphins]

Well I got the view. And they rubbed your legs and hands/arms with those smooth hot rocks. They also used a lotion that felt warm then one that felt cold (hense the name fire and ice mani/pedi lol) It took almost 2hrs! I was itching to go and DO!:D

 

Oh! So it is a main event rather than pit stop! Something to think about!

[boopsahoy]

Oh! So it is a main event rather than pit stop! Something to think about!

 

Thats a good way of putting it! At home they get you out of the place in 45 minutes at the most :eek:

Edited January 19, 2016 by boopsahoy

[luv2swimwdolphins]

Thats a good way of putting it! At home they get you out of the place in 45 minutes at the most :eek:

 

I can spend 2 hours getting a massage, but for me a mani/pedi (as much as I love the foot rub) is grooming. I don't want to spend that kind of time away from the action! LOL

[boopsahoy]

I can spend 2 hours getting a massage, but for me a mani/pedi (as much as I love the foot rub) is grooming. I don't want to spend that kind of time away from the action! LOL

Exactly how I felt! I wanted to say ok lets get going already lol